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St Cecilia's Hall Museum of Instruments at the University of Edinburgh
St Cecilia's Hall
Niddry Street
Cowgate
Edinburgh
EH1 1LJ
Lothian
Scotland
Collection details
Music
Facilities
Parking: yes
Study area: yes
Hearing disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
0131 650 2805
General information (Fax)
:
0131 650 2812
Website
:
www.music.ed.ac.uk/euchmi/sch/index.html
Description
The Raymond Russell Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments was assembled by Raymond Russell (1922-1964) and given to the University by his mother, Mrs Gilbert Russell, in 1964 after his death. The University has added further instruments, and the Rodger Mirrey Collection of Early Keyboard Instruments was donated in 2005.
On display are some 50 of the world's most important and best-preserved early keyboard instruments: harpsichords, virginals, spinets, organs and fortepianos from the period of their first construction to around 1840, many in playing order, and a new display of harps, lutes, citterns and guitars. The auditorium at St Cecilia's Hall which dates from 1763 is the oldest concert hall in Scotland, and the second oldest in Britain.
Articles
Scottish Collections In Smaller Museums To Benefit From Recognition Scheme
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Induction loops in lecture theatres
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
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