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Collection name Music Hall, George Street, Edinburgh: Box 4 (1920-75)
Unique identifier Box 39
Description Concert Programmes Music Hall: box 4 of 4 (1920-75)
Collection of ca. 50 programmes, posters, and handbills from concerts at the Music Hall, Edinburgh. Performances of orchestral music, instrumental and vocal chamber music, opera, and choral music.

Highlights of the collection include:
James Moodie's Choir with the Scottish String Quartet, conducted by James Moodie (9/3/27, 26/10/27, 24/10/28)
Edinburgh Amateur Orchestral Society, from their 53rd season, conducted by Paul Della Torre (10/3/25)
Miss Waddell's Junior Orchestra, conducted by Maimie Waddell (30/5/24)
Concert from the 17th annual Edinburgh Musical (Competition) Festival, Massed Singing by Children's Choirs (5/6/37)
Edinburgh Promenade Orchestra conducted by Robert C. Howells (22/6/38, 17/5-28/6/39)
Several programmes from concerts by students at the Waddell School of Music (1932-37)
L.N.E.R. (Edinburgh) Choir, conducted by Archibald Russell (9/3/38)
Edinburgh Bach Society, from the 71st season (10/1/59)
Waddell Junior Orchestra and Soloists, conducted by Winifred Gavine (4/3/67, 2/3/68)
Pro Arte Orchestra of Edinburgh, conducted by James Loughran (6/10/68)
Edinburgh Royal Choral Union, conducted by Brian Head (28/4/73) and Alexander Scott (8/3/75)
Date range 1920 - 1975
Associated People and Organisations Edinburgh Royal Choral Union - Loughran, James - Moodie, James - Scottish String Quartet - Edinburgh Amateur Orchestral Society - Della Torre, Paul - Waddell Junior Orchestra - Waddell, Maimie - Edinburgh Musical (Competition) Festival - Edinburgh Promenade Orchestra - Howells, Robert C. - Waddell School of Music - L.N.E.R. (Edinburgh) Choir - Russell, Archibald - Edinburgh Bach Society - Gavine, Winifred - Pro Arte Orchestra of Edinburgh - Head, Brian - Scott, Alexander -
Associated Places Music Hall, George Street, Edinburgh
Associated Times 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - early 1900-1930 20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content School concerts Opera Handbills Posters
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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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