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London: Bechstein Hall (1901-1914)
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A collection of ca. 170 programmes from the Bechstein Hall, 1901 to 1914. The collection is not complete, but includes programmes from the inaugural concert (1/6/01, 2 copies) to 11/11/14. Concerts were chiefly recitals and chamber concerts, with occasional orchestral concerts. Concerts were often organised by one of the following organisations: Curtius Concert Club, Concert Club, Concert Goers' Club, Joachim Committee concerts and Classical Concert Society (formerly the Joachim committee concerts). The Bechstein Hall was renamed "Wigmore hall" in 1917: please see separate record for details of this collection.
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The programmes are arranged chronologically.
Date range
1901 - 1914
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Classical concert society, London -
Concert Club -
Concert goers' club, London -
Curtius Concert Club -
Joachim committee concerts -
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Bechstein Hall
London [England]
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
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Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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