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Collection name Concert programmes: Hanworth, Isleworth, Kew and Richmond (1871-1884)
Unique identifier f.756. (4.)
Description A collection of programmes for concerts given at Hanworth, Isleworth, Kew and Richmond between 1871 and 1884, arranged chronologically within a single bound volume.

4 December 1871, School Room, North Street, Isleworth: Ballad Poetry, Isleworth Public Reading Room Third Lecture, given by Walter Scott Dalgleish, with Vocal Illustrations given by Mrs Scott Dalgleish (handbill).

12 December 1871, Castle Hotel, Richmond: Mr J. Hart Gordon's Grand Concert, being a two-part performance of solo and ensemble vocal repertory and music for piano and hart, given by Madame Florence Lancia, Miss Palmer, Mr George Perren and Mr Frederick Robinson (vocal), Herr Charles Oberthur (harp) and Mr J. Hart Gordon (piano), accompanied by Mr R.J. Hopper (announcement and programme).

21 January 1873, Silver Hall, Isleworth: 'Twelfth Night; Or, what you will', accompanied by a selection of solo, duet and chorus music for voices by English and German composers, with Mr W. Lauber (piano).

15 February 1883, The Institute, Gloucester Road, Kew: Concert to assist in defraying the expenses of the new building, being a two-part performance combining solo and quartet music for voices with solos and duets for piano, violin and cello, given by Miss Squire, Miss M. Bell, Mr W. Barclay Squire, Mr R. C. Thompson, and W. A. Aikin (vocal), Miss Hickling (violin), Mr H. M. Bower (viola), Mr F. O. Bower (cello) and Mrs M. Mackilligin, Mr W. Barclay Squire, and Mrs Lothian Nicholson (piano). This programme bears the initials 'KVFB'.

25 February 1884, Hamworth National Schools: two-part concert combining music for piano, ocarina and violin with vocal music, largely by English composers. The performance also featured a number of readings and recitations.
Date range 1871 - 1884
Associated People and Organisations Shakespeare, William - Oberthur, Charles - Lauber, Mr W. - Isleworth Public Reading Room - Hamworth National Schools - Gordon, J. Hart - Dalgleish, Walter Scott -
Associated Places Castle Hotel, Richmond School Room, North Street Silver Hall, Isleworth The Institute, Gloucester Road
Associated Times 19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899 19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875
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