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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 2007-2008
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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20 October 2007 |
| Elgar at 150 by
Donald Hunt |
Where do we go from here?
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17 November 2007 |
A visit to Chetham's School of Music
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... for a Concert to be given by students in the Baronial Hall
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| 8 December 2007 |
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 |
Elgar and Wagner by
Geoff Scargill |
A talk.
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24 February 2008 |
The Elgar Luncheon with
Guest Speaker |
To be held at Etrop Grange.
For details, contact John Mawbey, 0161 485 6356.
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15 March 2008 |
Hans Richter by
Christoper Fifield |
A talk.
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12 April 2008 |
Elgar - a medical enigma by
Dr. John Harcup |
A presentation with slides and music.
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19 May 2007 |
A visit to Birmingham Oratory
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... followed by a visit to Lichfield Cathedral for a tour and Evensong.
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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