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The North West branch of the Society was formed in 1976 and for the first
eight years met in Liverpool. In 1984, the branch relocated to Manchester and
made the Royal Northern College of Music its base. The branch meets between six
and eight times a year; its season runs from October to May. Most meetings take
place on a Saturday starting at 3.00pm and last for approximately two hours.
Elgar had many connections with the North of England, with close friends in
Liverpool (Alfred Rodewald) and at Settle in Yorkshire (Dr Charles Buck). The
first performance of Elgar's Symphony No 1 in A flat major was given in the Free
Trade Hall, Manchester by the Hallé Orchestra. It was conducted by the
orchestra's principal conductor Dr Hans Richter, a keen champion of Elgar's
music and the "true artist and true friend" to whom Elgar dedicated
the symphony. Of these connections, the branch is justly proud.
The branch is also proud of its close links with Chethams school of music in
Manchester. In 1993, the branch sponsored a concert given by the school's
orchestra which included the Elgar Violin Concerto. A competition among
scholars for the role of soloist in the performance was won by Ruth Williams, a
talented young violinist who went on to play with the European Youth Orchestra.
Programme for 2008-2009
Meeting time and venue :Unless otherwise stated, all meetings will be held on
Saturdays beginning at 3.00pm at the :
Royal Northern College of Music, 124 Oxford Road,
Manchester.
The entrance to the college is on Booth Street West.
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4 October 2008 |
| Elgar at the Piano by
David Owen Norris |
An illustrated talk
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15 November 2008 |
A visit to Liverpool
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... for the unveiling of the Rodewald Plaque, a talk, and chamber music
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| 7 December 2008 |
Annual General Meeting
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This will take place at the Manchester Cathedral Centre:
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12 noon
1 pm |
Refreshments will be served
The Annual General Meeting |
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19 January 2008 |
RVA and Elgar by
Michael Kennedy |
A talk.
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15 February 2009 |
The Elgar Luncheon with
Guest Speaker |
To be held at Etrop Grange.
For details, contact John Mawbey, 0161 485 6356.
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7 March 2009 |
Jacqueline de Pre by
Andrew Keener |
A talk.
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18 April 2009 |
A visit to Worcestershire
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Madresfield Court, Malvern and Worcester
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16 or 23 May 2009 |
To be announed
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For details, contact John Mawbey, 0161 485 6356.
For further information, contact :
The vice chairman, secretary or treasurer at the addresses and telephone numbers given
above.
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