Elgar at the age of 44 - the
Grindrod portrait
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THE ELGAR SOCIETY
SCOTTISH BRANCH

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    Chairman : Paul Bassett, 'Sospiri', 9 George Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4TQ
    Tel : 01383 727491

    Secretary : Sharron Bassett, 'Sospiri', 9 George Street, Dunfermline, Fife KY11 4TQ
    Tel : 01383 727491

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The Scottish branch of the Society was formed following two inaugural meetings, held in May 1997 in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A steering committee was appointed and first met in August 1997. The first full meeting took place on 4 October 1997 at Newbattle Abbey near Edinburgh, followed by a second meeting at 23 November 1997 at Jurys Glasgow Hotel. The branch is now firmly established with 84 members and is still attracting new members regularly. Most meetings comprise a talk by a guest speaker concluding with live music. It is a very friendly branch and we welcome guests to all our meetings.

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Programme for 2009

Meeting time and venue :All meetings will be held at St. Mark’s Unitarian Church and is just behind the Usher Hall in Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, very near to the multi-story car park, so parking is no problem. The meetings normally run from 2pm to 5pn on Saturday or Sunday

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Saturday 17 January
by Iain Farrington

A performance of Iain Farrington's transcription of the First Symphony. The meeting will start with the Branch AGM

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Saturday 7 March “The Life and Work of Hans Richter”
by Christopher Fifield

"... followed by live music.

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Saturday 9 May
“Elgar at Birchwood Lodge”
by Mike Vockins

Mike Vockins in the present owner of Birchwood Lodge. The afternoon will end with live music from Alastair Savage and friends from the BBC SSO.

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Saturday 7 June “Orchestral transcriptions”
by David Owen Norris

On playing orchestral trranscriptions, with reference to Falstaff and the six Pomp and Circumstance Marches.

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Saturday 27 September “A medical enigma”
by John Harcup

Medical clues and evidence surrounding Elgar's various infirmities. The meeting will end with live music from branch members.

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Sunday 15 November “Elgar and Strauss”
by Michael Kennedy

Musical and other connections between Elgar and Strauss. The meeting will end with live music from branch members.

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All visitors welcome to attend any of the above events. For details of membership, venue, or general queries about the branch, or even to just have a chat about Elgar or the Society, please contact the Branch Chairman at the above address or number.

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For further information, contact :

The chairman or secretary at the address and telephone number given above.


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