File of Photographs: Mahler No.8 Rehearsal and Concert

Reference No:
C DSPH/4/2/25
Dates:
27 Nov 1999
Description:
File contains colour photographs of a rehearsal in preparation for the performance of Mahler No.8 at the Society's 'Millenium Concert', and of the concert itself held 27-28 Nov 1999. The concert involved the Hull Philharmonic Orchestra under the baton of Andrew Penny, and the Hull Choral Union under the direction of its Choral Master [Alan Binnington?]. Photographs of the rehearsal feature Andrew Penny, Rachel Paynes, Bob Mitchell, the Chorus Master of Hull Choral Union, and Janette Best. Photographs of the concert show the Sunday afternoon performance and feature the Orchestra, Hull Choral Union, East Riding County Choir, Hull Bach Choir, Hull University Choir, Hymers College Choir of Trebles, Goole Choral Society, and the Melsa Consort. Note that photographs of the concert performance were taken from the follow-spot box on the rear wall of City Hall by Peter Gibson. Note also that a large copy of one of Gibson's photographs was made and presented to City Hall where it was hung in the public bar.
Format:
Archive Item
Extent:
1 file (7 pieces)
Language:
Access Conditions:
Access will be granted to any accredited reader
Repository:
Hull City Archives
Collection:
Records of the Hull Philharmonic Society