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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.
Programme for 2008
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 19 January
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by Tom Kelly
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An audio-visual presentation exploring Elgar's relationship and recordings of his own music with HMV. The meeting
will start with the Branch AGM, and conclude with live music from Louis Carus (violin) and Christine Gough (piano).
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Sunday 9 March
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“Elgar's Musical Style”
by Barry Collett
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"... a look at what made Elgar Elgarian!", followed by live music from members.
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Saturday 3 May
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“Elgar the Violinist”
by Arthur Reynolds
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Would Elgar have been as great a composer if he had become a top class concert violinist as he had wished?
The talk will be illustrated by items from Arthur's collection, and the afternoon will end with live music from
branch members.
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Saturday 28 June
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“The Choral Songs of Elgar”
by Donald Hunt
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An instructive, informative and amusing presentation with many musical illustrations. The meeting will end with live
music from branch members.
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Saturday 4 October
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“The Sussex Elgar”
by Carl Newton
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Elgar's connections with the county, such as Brinkwells, and visits by Elgar to Rye and Eastbourne.
The meeting will end with live music from branch members.
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Sunday 16 November
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“Vaughan Williams and Elgar”
by Michael Kennedy
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A talk in the year of the 50th anniversary of Vaughan Williams's death. 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.
For further information, contact :
The chairman or secretary at the address and telephone number given above.
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