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Collection name
Leicester Orchestral Union (1879-1921)
Unique identifier
P.901/25.
Description
A collection of 39 programme books for Annual Invitation Concerts given by the Leicester Orchestral Union between 1879 and 1921, missing programmes for the period 1915 to 1920, held loosely with miscellaneous related material (including concert tickets and invitations).
Many of the programmes provide the texts of the vocal pieces, carry Analytical Notes and include lists of the orchestral ensemble.
The majority of the performances took place at the Temperance Hall, Leicester, with others being held at De Montfort Hall and in the Museum Lecture Hall.
Date range
1879 - 1921
Associated People and Organisations
Leicester Orchestral Union -
Associated Places
De Montford Hall, Leicester
Museum Lecture Hall, Leicester
Temperance Hall, Leicester
Associated Times
19th century - late Victorian 1876-1899
20th century - early 1900-1930
Associated Content
Tickets
Analytical Notes
Word books
List of orchestral players
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British Library
The British Library
St Pancras
,96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB Open Map
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