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Collection name Napier College/University and Other Edinburgh Venues (1921-98)
Unique identifier Box 40
Description Concert Programmes Napier College/University and Other Venues: 1 box (1921-98)
Collection of ca. 75 miscellaneous programmes, posters, handbills, and flyers from a number of Edinburgh venues, arranged alphabetically by venue. Performances of chamber music (particularly solo recitals), orchestral music, opera, traditional music, and pop music.

Venues represented:
Napier College/University
Nelson Hall, McDonald Road Library
Nelson Hall, St. Leonard's Street
Netherbow Arts Centre
Oak Hall
Pleasance Theatre
Princes St. Gardens
Randolph Hall
Riddles Court

Highlights of the collection include:
Programme from a competition held by the Napier Department of Music: Napier Polytechnic University (18-22/6/90)
Bernicia Ensemble: Nelson Hall, McDonald Road (22/10/68)
Peter Antonelli (piano): Nelson Hall, McDonald Road (27/1/98)
The Camenae Duo (Margaret Barnetson, soprano, David Heft, piano): Nelson Hall, McDonald Road (25/8/87)
Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music with Robert Burnett (singer), Jessie Townson (violin), and Mr. McEwan (piano and chairman): Nelson Hall, St. Leonard's (1/6/21)
10 programmes from concerts by the Scottish String Quartet at the Oak Hall (1928-33)
8 programmes from concerts by the Pro Arte Strings of Edinburgh at Randolph Hall (1969-73)
Date range 1921 - 1998
Associated People and Organisations Bernicia Ensemble - Antonelli, Peter - Camenae Duo, The - Heft, David - Margaret Barnetson - Burnett, Robert - Townson, Jessie - McEwan, R.F. - Scottish String Quartet - Pro Arte Strings of Edinburgh -
Associated Places Napier College Netherbow Centre, Edinburgh Nelson Hall, McDonald Road City Library, Edinburgh Nelson Hall, Edinburgh Oak Hall, Edinburgh Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh Randolph Hall, Edinburgh Riddles Court, Edinburgh Napier Polytechnic University
Associated Times 20th century - early 1900-1930 20th century - late 1971-1999 20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content Pop concerts Opera Flyers Handbills Posters Playbills
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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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For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record

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