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Collection name Concert Programmes listing multiple venues (Edinburgh): Box 1 (1958-2001)
Unique identifier Box 34
Description Concert Programmes listing multiple venues (Edinburgh): box 1 of 2 (1958-2001)
Collection of ca. 120 leaflets, handbills, flyers, and concert prospectuses, where multiple performance venues in Edinburgh are named. Despite the title of the collection there are virtually no actual programmes. Performances of all kinds of music including orchestral, choral, chamber music, jazz, and opera.

Highlights, or prominent items of the collection include:
Several leaflets from the Celebrity Organ Recitals series, held in McEwan Hall, St. Giles Cathedral, and St. Mary's Cathedral (1961-65)
Several leaflets about jazz performances in Scotland (1981-82)
Souvenir brochure from the Edinburgh International Harpsichord Week (21-28/8/82) held at St. Cecilia's Hall and the Signet Library
Season prospectuses from the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union (1991-96), with concerts held at St. Cuthbert's Church, Usher Hall, and Greyfriars Church
Programme from the 57th annual Mod (4-7/10/60), a competitive festival of Gaelic language and music
Season prospectuses from the Edinburgh Bach Society (1958-60), with concerts held in the Reid School of Music and Usher Hall
Season prospectuses from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (1988-90)
Programmes from miscellaneous festivals such as the Edinburgh Fling (n.d.), Festival of the Environment (1995), and Scottish Traditional Music Festival (2000)
Many 'Gig Guide' leaflets, advertising performances of popular and traditional music
Season prospectuses from the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (2000-01), with concerts performed at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre and Usher Hall
Date range 1958 - 2001
Associated People and Organisations Royal Scottish National Orchestra - Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Edinburgh Royal Choral Union - Edinburgh International Harpsichord Week - Celebrity Organ Recitals series - Edinburgh Bach Society - Scottish Traditional Music Festival -
Associated Places St. Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh Reid School of Music, Edinburgh McEwan Hall, Edinburgh Usher Hall, Edinburgh Kirk of Greyfriars St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh Signet Library St. Cuthbert's Hall, Edinburgh Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Associated Times 20th century - late 1971-1999 21st century 20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content Opera Pop concerts Jazz concerts Flyers Handbills Leaflets
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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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