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BBC Concerts (1942-1943)
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A collection of 48 programmes from various BBC concerts, 1942 to 1943. The programmes cover a number of BBC ensembles, from concerts in London and the provinces. Some programmes contain analytical programme notes.
There are a number of programmes from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and BBC Orchestra. There are programmes from the following locations: Royal Albert Hall; Corn Exchange, Bedford; Guildhall, Cambridge; National Gallery; Coliseum, Aberdare. Occasional concerts featured performances from the following groups: BBC Singers, BBC Chorus, Merthyr and District Philharmonic Choir. The concerts given in Bedford were from "Lunch hour concerts" (Fridays) and "Symphony concerts" (Wednesdays).
The collection includes programmes from a tour by the BBC Theatre Orchestra to the following locations: Alma Cinema, Luton; Granada Cinema, Bedford; New Theatre, Oxford; Lyric Cinema, Wellingborough; Savoy Cinema Theatre, Kettering; The Ritz, Rushden [Northamptonshire]; Bedford School Great Hall; Corn Exchange, Bedford. These concerts were conducted by Stanford Robinson, and also featured performances by the BBC Chorus and the BBC Theatre Chorus.
There is a small amount of programmes from the BBC Midland Light Orchestra, conducted by Rae Jenkins. These took place in the Town Hall, Leamington and the Town Hall Kidderminster.
There is a small amount of programmes from the BBC Military Band. These programmes are from concerts given in Northern Island, at the following venues: Wellington Hall, Belfast; Town Hall, Newry; Town Hall, Ballymena. These concerts were conducted by P.S.G. O’Donnell, and included a performance with the Queen’s Island Male Voice Choir.
Various programmes in the collection are connected to domestic initiatives relating to World War Two: examples include series such as “National Gallery Concerts” and “Bedford Holidays at Home”.
Arrangement:
The collection is divided by ensemble; each ensemble is loosely arranged chronologically.
Date range
1942 - 1943
Associated People and Organisations
British Broadcasting Corporation -
BBC Symphony Orchestra -
National Gallery Wartime concerts -
BBC Singers -
Robinson, Stanford -
BBC Chorus -
BBC Midland Light Orchestra -
BBC Military Band -
BBC Orchestra -
BBC Theatre Chorus -
BBC theatre orchestra 1931 - 1949
Holidays at home -
Jenkins, Rae -
Merthyr and District Philharmonic Choir -
O'Donnell, P.S.G. -
Queen's Island Male Voice Choir -
Associated Places
National Gallery
Corn Exchange, Bedford
Bedford School Hall
Guildhall, Cambridge
Royal Albert Hall
Alma Cinema, Luton
Coliseum, Aberdare
Lyric Cinema, Wellingborough
National Gallery
New Theatre, Oxford (Became Apollo, late 1970s; reverted to New Theatre, early 2000s)
Savoy Cinema Theatre, Kettering
Town Hall, Ballymena
Town Hall, Kidderminster
Town Hall, Leamington Spa
Town Hall, Newry
Associated Times
20th century - mid 1931-1970
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Inventory - concert dates, performers, conductors, venues (if London) or town, performing groups
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Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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