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‘Kings 550 celebration 7.7.91’, 1991-05-07 - 1991-07-07

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAR/8/3/92

Scope and Contents

Recording from a broadcast (the opening is not present) of the choir singing music associated with the College including pieces commissioned for the celebration, interspersed with readings. The event was recorded on 5 May in the Chapel as part of the celebrations of the 550th anniversary of the College's foundation. Director of Music: Stephen Cleobury. Organ Scholar: Christopher Hughes.

Dates

  • Creation: 1991-05-07 - 1991-07-07

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Extent

1 cassette(s)

2 digital file(s) (Copies are MP3 format)

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Digitised on 4 February 2022 by the Archivist using an ezcap brand USB audio cassette capture device and Audacity software.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Transferred from the Vice-Provost's office to the Archives on 20 February 2006.

Materials Specific Details

Side A is 31 minutes 41 seconds long. Side B is 28 minutes 42 seconds

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444