SearchGetRecordCharles Strafford Collection (1949-1958)
Collection Description
Collection Title
Charles Strafford Collection (1949-1958)
Description
A collection of programmes from the archive of Charles Strafford, from 1949 to 1958.
The majority of programmes are from concerts that took place in Liverpool. Of these, the majority are from concerts that took place in the Philharmonic Hall and the Bluecoat Hall. Other venues include the Liverpool Stadium, St. George’s Hall, St. Mary’s Church (Grassendale) and the Education Building (University of Liverpool). There are other programmes from the United Kingdom, from the following venues: Royal Albert Hall; Gaumont Theatre, Chester; Wallasey High School; Bromsgrove School; Old Manor, Bucklebury; Royal Festival Hall; YMCA, Hoylake; Ministry of Education, Curzon Street, W1.
There is one programme from an unspecified venue, from a concert organised by the Liverpool Institute Music Club. In addition, there are a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where the venue has not been specified.
A number of programmes in the collection include Charles Strafford in the chorus. In addition, there are a few programmes which feature Charles Strafford as orchestral timpanist. Some programmes are conducted by Strafford, including the programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where Strafford was musical director.
Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically. Undated programmes are at the end of the collection.
The majority of programmes are from concerts that took place in Liverpool. Of these, the majority are from concerts that took place in the Philharmonic Hall and the Bluecoat Hall. Other venues include the Liverpool Stadium, St. George’s Hall, St. Mary’s Church (Grassendale) and the Education Building (University of Liverpool). There are other programmes from the United Kingdom, from the following venues: Royal Albert Hall; Gaumont Theatre, Chester; Wallasey High School; Bromsgrove School; Old Manor, Bucklebury; Royal Festival Hall; YMCA, Hoylake; Ministry of Education, Curzon Street, W1.
There is one programme from an unspecified venue, from a concert organised by the Liverpool Institute Music Club. In addition, there are a number of programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where the venue has not been specified.
A number of programmes in the collection include Charles Strafford in the chorus. In addition, there are a few programmes which feature Charles Strafford as orchestral timpanist. Some programmes are conducted by Strafford, including the programmes from concerts organised by the Hoylake Musical Society, where Strafford was musical director.
Arrangement:
The programmes are arranged chronologically. Undated programmes are at the end of the collection.
Format
Date range of collection
1949 - 1958
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
Associated People or Organisations
Associated Places
- Bluecoat Chambers, Liverpool: Concert Hall
- Bromsgrove School
- Gaumont Theatre, Chester
- Liverpool Stadium
- Ministry of Education, Curzon Street
- Old Manor, Bucklebury
- Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- Royal Albert Hall
- Royal Festival Hall
- St. George's Hall, Liverpool
- St. Mary's Church, Grassendale
- Universal Hall of Commerce, London
- University of Liverpool: Education Building
- Wallasey High School
- YMCA, Hoylake
Associated Times
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Location Details
Royal Academy of Music, Library
Marylebone Road London NW1 5HT United Kingdom Open Map
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Saturdays: 9.00-12.00 (Junior Academy terms only)
Vacation hours vary and are advertised in the Library Information section in the on-line Unicorn Catalogue.
Collections Overview
Books; printed music; sound recordings; choral sets; orchestral sets; manuscripts; early printed music & books; undergraduate & research
For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record
Additional Collection Information
Accrual Status
Closed
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