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London: Halls: Westminster Central Hall (1919-2000)
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A collection of two boxes of programmes from Central Hall, Westminster, from 1919 to 2000. The majority of the collection dates from pre-1970. The Hall is also known as the "Methodist Central Hall, Westminster" and the "Wesleyan Central Hall, Westminster".
The collection consists largely of programmes from orchestral and choral concerts. A number of performing groups are represented in the collection. There are a significant amount of programmes from performances by the Bach Choir, especially from the 1920s.
There are programmes from a number of different concert series. These include various series of concerts aimed at children such as the "Orchestral Concerts for Children" (conducted by Sargent, largely from the 1920s) and the "Robert Mayer Concerts for Children" (conducted by Malcolm Sargent, largely from the 1930s).
There are also a number of programmes from various concert societies. For instance, there are a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Morley College Concerts Society from the 1940s.
Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically.
Date range
1919 - 2000
Associated People and Organisations
Bach Choir -
Morley College Concerts Society -
Orchestral Concerts for Children (Central Hall, Westminster) -
Robert Mayer Concerts for Children -
Sargent, Malcolm -
Associated Places
Central Hall, Westminster
London [England]
Associated Times
20th century - early 1900-1930
20th century - late 1971-1999
20th century - mid 1931-1970
21st century
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Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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