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Collection Description
Collection name
Oxford University Opera Club (1925-75)
Unique identifier
Mus. 311 c.14
Description
A miscellaneous collection of loose handbills, programmes and other material relating to performances given by the Oxford University Opera Club between 1925 and 1975, held as one box.
The performances were given at various Oxford venues, including the Holywell Music Room, the Town Hall and the Playhouse Theatre.
Many of the programme books include notes and detailed information regarding the performers, including cast lists and lists of the orchestral ensembles.
Date range
1925 - 1975
Associated People and Organisations
Oxford University Opera Club -
Associated Places
Holywell Music Room
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
Brochures
First performances
Handbills
List of orchestral players
Programme notes
List of chorus members
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Further details
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Membership fee for users outside the UK academic community; charges for photocopying and inter-library loans
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Location details
Bodleian Library, Music Library
Broad Street,Music Library Oxford OX1 3BG Open Map
DOMUS
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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closed
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