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Collection Description
Collection name
Oxford University Opera Club (1925-75)
Unique identifier
17405 d.27
Description
A miscellaneous collection of programmes for productions given under the auspices of the Oxford University Opera Club between 1925 and 1975. Also, various printed documentation regarding the group, including 'A Short History, 1925-1950', various lists of the productions given by the Society, and an article by Eric Walter White entitled 'A Note on Opera at Oxford'.
Performances took place at a range of Oxford venues including the Old Playhouse, Woodstock Road, New Playhouse, the New Theatre, the Town Hall and the Holywell Music Room.
Programmes typically include brief notes and/or a synopsis. They variously provide words, biographical notes and lists of the choral and orchestral ensembles.
Date range
1925 - 1975
Associated People and Organisations
Westrup, Jack A. -
Oxford University Opera Club -
Associated Places
Holywell Music Room
New Theatre, Oxford
Playhouse, Oxford
Town Hall, Oxford
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
20th century - late 1971-1999
20th century - mid 1931-1970
Associated Content
Photographs
Word books
List of orchestral players
Programme notes
List of chorus members
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Bodleian Library, Music Library
Broad Street,Music Library Oxford OX1 3BG Open Map
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Website
http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk
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Collections Overview
The collection has very strong holdings of British music and related material acquired in part by legal deposit. Many collected editions and scholarly series. Very strong periodical coverage, including major 19thC European journals. Largest collection of American song material in UK.
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