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Collection name Concert Programmes listing multiple venues (Edinburgh): Box 2 (1968-2005)
Unique identifier Box 35
Description Concert Programmes listing multiple venues (Edinburgh): box 2 of 2 (1968-2005)
Collection of ca. 100 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:
Season prospectuses from the Scottish Chamber Orchestra (1985-2002)
Leaflets from the Celebrity Organ Recitals series, held in Central Hall Methodist Church, Church of St. John the Evangelist, St. Cuthbert's Parish Church, and St. Mary's Cathedral (1968-69)
Many 'Gig Guide' leaflets, advertising performances of popular and traditional music
Several leaflets about jazz performances in Scotland (1994-95)
Season prospectus from Cappella Nova (1994)
Season prospectuses from the Edinburgh Royal Choral Union (1994-95), with concerts held at Usher Hall and Greyfriars Church
Season prospectuses from the BT Scottish Ensemble (1997-2002)
Season prospectus from the Georgian Concert Society (1997-98), with concerts at St. Cecilia's Hall and St. Cuthbert's Church
MusicaItalia: a concert promoted by the Italian Cultural Institute and ECAT (Edinburgh Contemporary Arts Trust) (2-3/11/96): Gallery of Modern Art, BBC Studio One
Date range 1968 - 2005
Associated People and Organisations Scottish Chamber Orchestra - Edinburgh Royal Choral Union - Italian Institute - Celebrity Organ Recitals series - Cappella Nova - BT Scottish Ensemble - Georgian Concert Society -
Associated Places BBC Studio One Usher Hall, Edinburgh St. Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh Kirk of Greyfriars Central Hall, Edinburgh St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral, Edinburgh St. John the Evangelist Church
Associated Times 21st century 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content Pop concerts Jazz concerts Opera 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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