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English Provinces: Oxford: No venue (1827-1958)
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A collection of 32 programmes from Oxford which do not specify the venue in which the concert took place, from 1827 to 1958.
The first programme in the collection is from a concert which took place on 26 June 1827. The concert was given "In the Theatre, at Oxford", but no further details are listed. The programme is from a performance "Palestine" - described as a "sacred oratorio", with music by William Crotch and words by Rev. Reginald Heber. The vocal soloists were Mr. Knyvett, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan, Miss Stephens, Mr. Taylor, Madame Caradori Allen, Mrs Knyvett and Mr Wilkins.
The remainder of the collection dates from 1908 onwards. There are programmes from a variety of ensembles and organisations including the following: Oxford University Opera Club; Oxford Bach Choir; Oxford Orchestral Society; Oxford University Musical Club and Union; Summertown PSA Orchestra - Popular Concert; Oxford Subscription Concerts; Oxford Harmonic Society; Musick Makers' Guild.
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1827 - 1958
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Allen, Caradori -
Crotch, William -
Knyvett, Mr. -
Musick Makers' Guild (Oxford) -
Oxford Bach Choir -
Oxford Harmonic Society -
Oxford Orchestral Society -
Oxford Subscription Concerts -
Oxford University Musical Club and Union -
Oxford University Opera Club -
Phillips, Mr -
Summertown PSA Orchestra -
Taylor, Mr -
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Oxford
Associated Times
19th century - early 1800-1836
20th century - early 1900-1930
20th century - mid 1931-1970
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Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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