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Collection name
The Savoy Orpheans (1924)
Unique identifier
X.431/1602
Description
Revolution of Syncopated Music from Ragtime to Symphonised Syncopation, including a programme of the music performed by the Savoy Orpheans at the Savoy Hotel, London, printed by the Baynard Press to mark the first birthday of the ensemble.
This document includes a list of the members of the Savoy Orpheans, conducted by W. Debroy Somes, with a number of photographs of the ensemble performing. There are also extensive historical notes concerning both the music and the musicians.
Date range
1924 - 1924
Associated People and Organisations
Somes, W. Debroy -
Savoy Orpheans -
Associated Places
Savoy Theatre
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
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Photographs
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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