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Collection name Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh (1960-2002)
Unique identifier Box 22
Description Concert Programmes Greyfriars Kirk: 1 box (1960-2002)
Collection of ca. 150 programmes, prospectuses, handbills, posters, and flyers from concerts at Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh. Performances of a variety of different music including orchestral, chamber, and choral music.

Highlights and prominent series or performers in the collection include:
Cadenza with Philomusica of Edinburgh, conducted by Jenny Sumerling (17/8/2002)
Several concerts promoted by the Georgian Concert Society, including the Tallis Scholars (25/2/89, 4/12/93)
Taverner Consort directed by Andrew Parrott, as part of the Edinburgh International Festival (25,27/8/00)
Cappella Nova (25/1/92, 30/5/92, 7/11/92, 27/3/93)
Scottish Sinfonietta with the Choir of the Kirk of Greyfriars, conducted by Neil Mantle (21/4/74)
Elizabeth Johnston (soprano), Barbara Thomson (contralto), Robert Whittaker (baritone) (30/5/64)
New York Ensemble for Early Music (20,22-25/8/88)
Thanksgiving service for the life of Michael Chibbett (11/12/94)
Psalmody with Parley of Instruments (19/12/98)

Many of these programmes have general programme notes, song texts, and performer biographies.
Date range 1960 - 2002
Associated People and Organisations Edinburgh International Festival - Philomusica of Edinburgh - Sumerling, Jenny - Georgian Concert Society - Tallis Scholars - Andrew Parrott - Cappella Nova - Scottish Sinfonietta - Choir of the Kirk of Greyfriars - Mantle, Neil - Johnston, Elizabeth - Thomson, Barbara - Whittaker, Robert - New York Ensemble for Early Music - Chibbett, Michael - Parley of Instruments -
Associated Places Kirk of Greyfriars
Associated Times 20th century - mid 1931-1970 20th century - late 1971-1999 21st century
Associated Content Flyers Posters Handbills
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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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