


Collection Description
Collection Title
Promenade Concerts, Winter Season (1949)
Description
A collection of 12 programmes from the Henry Wood Promenade Concerts, Winter Season 1949. The concerts took place from 10th to 22nd January in the Royal Albert Hall, London. The collection contains a complete set of programmes from the season, which featured one concert a day for two weeks, running Monday to Saturday. The collection also includes an overall season guide, which contains a programme list for each concert and an index of works performed. The season was promoted by the BBC, and concerts were given by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Malcolm Sargent conducted the majority of concerts, with the remainder conducted by Stanford Robinson. In addition, one concert also included a performance by the Goldsmiths’ Choral Union. The programmes contain analytical programme notes.
Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically.
Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically.
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Date range of collection
1949 - 1949
Accumulation Dates
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Not Specific
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Location Details
Royal College Of Music, Library
London SW7 2BS Open Map
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020 7591 4723
Visiting Information
Mon-Fri by appointment
Building Information
The CPH collections now form part of the RCM Library. The majority of the concert programme collections are stored off-site so you need to request items before arriving. Requests for programmes are processed on Thursday for delivery to the library the following week. The Library itself is open Monday to Friday during term times and Tuesday to Friday during vacations. We can advise you about our hours when you contact us.
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Accrual Status
Open
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