The single most important source for the history of music in England during the 19th century. The archive includes the autograph manuscript of Mendelssohns 1st Symphony and a copyists score of Beethovens 9th Symphony, dedicated by Beethoven to the Society. There is also a most extensive collection of correspondence files, working papers and minute books detailing the negotiations with composers performers and publishers in preparation for each seasons concerts. Illustrated at p.12 of AR
Item Provenance
Royal Philharmonic Society