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Collection name George Square Theatre, McEwan Hall, Reid Concert Hall, Edinburgh (1889-1990)
Unique identifier Box 20
Description Concert Programmes George Square Theatre, McEwan Hall, Reid Concert Hall: 1 box (1889-1990)
Collection of ca. 150 programmes, leaflets, handbills, and posters from events at the George Square Theatre, McEwan Hall, and Reid Concert Hall (all of which are part of the University of Edinburgh).

Highlights and prominent series or performers in the collection:
Celebrity Organ Recitals series: McEwan Hall (large number of programmes from 1955-66)
Harrison Concert, with Adelina Patti (soprano) and others: McEwan Hall (27/10/1906)
Harrison Concert, with the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Arthur Nikisch: McEwan Hall (26/2/1910)
Paterson & Sons' Orchestral Concert, Scottish Orchestra conducted by Emil Mlynarski: McEwan Hall (25/11/1912)
Edinburgh Royal Choral Union: McEwan Hall (29/4/1972)
49th and 50th Reid Concerts, with Charles Hallé (piano and conductor) and his orchestra along with soloists: Reid Concert Hall (13/2/1889, 13/2/1890)
Kenneth Leighton memorial concert: Reid Concert Hall (30/4/1989)
Edinburgh University Musical Society
Edinburgh University Opera
Edinburgh University Singers
Date range 1889 - 1990
Associated People and Organisations Nikisch, Artur - University of Edinburgh - Leighton, Kenneth - Hallé Orchestra - Edinburgh Royal Choral Union - London Symphony Orchestra - Patti, Adelina - Hallé, Charles - Celebrity Organ Recitals series - Paterson & Sons' Orchestral Concerts - Scottish orchestra - Mlynarski, Emil - Edinburgh University Musical Society - Edinburgh University Opera - Edinburgh University Singers -
Associated Places George Square Theatre Reid Concert Hall McEwan Hall, Edinburgh
Associated Times 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899 20th century - mid 1931-1970 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - early 1900-1930
Associated Content Posters Handbills Leaflets Flyers
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Viewing the Collection Mon-Thur 10.00-20.00 Fri 10.00-17.00 Sat 09.00- 13.00 For reprographic services, book reservations and overdue items from lending departments.
Monday-Thursday, 10am-8pm; Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday, 9am-1pm
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Edinburgh Central Library, Music Library
George IV Bridge Edinburgh EH1 1EG United Kingdom Open Map
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Website http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/
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Collections Overview Special collection on Edinburgh Festival 1947 to date
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