Queen's Hall, 1893-1941
1944, First Edition. London : Rider & Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked green cloth boards, somewhat dust-toned, and with light wear to the panel edges and endbands. Edges and prelims slightly foxed, with the interior remaining tight, bright and clean. A well-preserved example overall. Item #475601
Physical description; 160 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Notes; Foreword by Dr. Malcolm Sargent. Includes indexes. Contents; Site and building – The doors open – Newman, Wood, and the Proms – Other London orchestras – Philharmonic – Choral societies – Interlude: manners and modes – Festivals – Some notable series – Visiting orchestras and choirs – Amateur orchestras – No. 15 door (artists' entrance) – Divers occasions – Last days – Appendix I. The Queen's Hall organ – Appendix II. Queen's Hall in fiction – Appendix III. The story of Queen's Hall, London (script of broadcast programme). Subjects; Queen's Hall (London, England) – History. Music-halls – England – London – History. Concerts – England – London – History – 19th-20th centuries. Music – England – 19th-20th centuries – History and criticism.
Price: €12.95