The Golland Papers chiefly comprise the original compositions (in MS) of John Golland, and his arrangements of the works of other composers. There are also papers relating to his teaching work at Salford Polytechnic, his work as editorial assista...
Golland, John (1942-1993), Composer
Philip Newman: additional material
Items which have been donated to or deposited with the RNCM Archives after the completion of the original PN catalogue.
Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
MS works of Alan Rawsthorne including manuscripts of most of his published works. In addition there are manuscripts of many unpublished pieces, most from early in the composer's career. Rawsthorne composed symphonies, concerti, chamber music...
Rawsthorne, Alan (1905-1971), Commander of the Order of the British Empire, composer
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble additional material 1
This collection mainly consists of programmes of performances that Philip Jones was involved in, most notably the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. Also included are files of press releases and small files of correspondence, a travel diary, photograph...
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble (1951-1986)
Royal Northern College of Music archive
This collection consists of the institutional archive of the Royal Northern College of Music from its formation in 1973 to the present. It is not complete, some sections of the catalogue are rather thin but some sections are fairly comprehensive s...
Royal Northern College of Music (1972-present)
This collection comprises manuscript music (both published and unpublished), photographs, newscuttings and concert programmes.
Cooke, Arnold Atkinson (1906-2005), Composer
This collection contains the papers of Derrick Cantrell, organist and Choirmaster.
Cantrell, Derrick (?1926-present), organist, choirmaster
Correspondence, programmes, posters, recordings, diaries, photographs, press cuttings, accounts and other items covering the professional career of the soprano Elizabeth Harwood.Costumes (La Traviata and The Tales of Hoffmann) and portrait of Anto...
Harwood, Elizabeth Jean (1938-1990), Soprano
The Brodsky Papers comprise letters, newscuttings, programmes, telegrams, photograph albums, loose photographs, concert tickets, official documents (marriage certificate, diplomas) and music, which were found in the Brodsky home following the deat...
Brodsky, Adolph Davidovich (1851-1929), Violinist, Principal of the Royal Manchester College of Music
Royal Manchester College of Music Archives
Official records of the the Royal Manchester College of Music covering its entire history from foundation to amalgamation with the Northern School of Music to form the Royal Northern College of Music. Includes correspondence and minutes of the me...
Royal Manchester College of Music (1893-1973)