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Collection name Royal Choral Society (1897)
Unique identifier 780 69 Rw (555)
Description This is one programme for a concert given by the Royal Choral Society in the Royal Albert Hall on 6/5/1897. It was a 'Grand Commemoration Concert in honour of H.M. the Queen's reign of 60 years'. The artists were Madame Albani, Miss Anna Williams, Miss Muriel Foster, Mr Edward Lloyd and Mr Daniel Price. The orchestra was composed of the Royal Choral Society's Professional Orchestra. The organist was Mr H.L. Balfour and the Conductor was Professor Bridge.
Date range 1897 - 1897
Associated People and Organisations Royal Choral Society -
Associated Places London [England] Royal Albert Hall
Associated Times 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
Associated Content Word books
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Henry Watson Music Library
St Peter's Square Manchester M2 5PD United Kingdom Open Map
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Website http://www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries/central/hwml/
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Collections Overview The Henry Watson Music Library is named after Dr. Henry Watson, a renowned composer and teacher born in nearby Accrington. After his death in 1911 he bequeathed the contents of his private library to the care of Manchester City Council. Watson's original collection (some 16,700 volumes) has been supplemented by many important donations and acquisition since and has grown into one of the largest collections of music in any public library.
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