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Collection Description
Collection name
Philharmonic Society of London (1813-68)
Unique identifier
K.6.d.3
Description
A largely complete collection of programmes for the concerts of the Philharmonic Society of London, from the 1st to the 56th seasons, 1813-1868 (missing the programmes for the 55th season and all but one of the programmes from the 56th).
The programmes are bound as five volumes, labelled as follows:
Volume 1: 1813-18
Volume 2: 1819-30
Volume 3: 1831-44
Volume 4 (part 1): 1845-55
Volume 4 (part 2): 1856-68
In some cases, texts of the vocal programmes are provided. A number of programmes carry annotations in the hand of Sir George Smart. These refer most consistently to the timings of the performances but they also provide information regarding changes to the printed programme and document other incidents relating to the performance. The majority of the programmes for which annotations are preserved refer to concerts conducted by Smart.
Bound with these programmes is various additional material relating to the Philharmonic Society, including lists of the Subscribers, Members, Associates and orchestral players.
Date range
1813 - 1868
Associated People and Organisations
Smart, George -
London Philharmonic Society -
Associated Places
Argyll Rooms
Hanover Square Rooms
Associated Times
19th century - early 1800-1836
19th century - early Victorian 1837-1850
19th century - mid Victorian 1851-1875
Associated Content
Annotations
Timings
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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closed
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