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Photograph of the Oxford Bach Choir performing the B Minor Mass in the Sheldonian Theatre

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MS. Photogr. c. 553
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Photograph of the Oxford Bach Choir performing in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford.

Dates

  • Creation: 12 May 1935

Extent

1 item

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Photogr. c. 553].

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Shelfmark:

MS. Photogr. c. 553

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 11850

Abstract

Photograph of the Oxford Bach Choir performing the B Minor Mass in the Sheldonian Theatre, 1935.

Biographical / Historical

The Oxford Bach Choir was founded in 1896 by a group of professional and amateur musicians in Oxford. The performance photographed was part of the Oxford Music Festival, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the birth of Bach and Handel.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Provenance unknown, via the Bodleian’s Music department, 2011.

Title
Photograph of the Oxford Bach Choir performing the B Minor Mass in the Sheldonian Theatre
Status
Published
Author
Finding aid prepared by Original catalogue by Judith Priestman; EAD version by Harriet Costelloe
Date
2016
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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