THE BRITISH WOMEN'S SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

The British Women's Symphony Orchestra 1934

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Titles read: "Practically all the great orchestras of the world are staffed by mere man - but to England belongs the proud distinction of having the World's finest women's orchestra. Today we are privileged to present the 80 performers of The British Women's Symphony Orchestra (Playing at the Queen's...

British Women's Symphony Orchestra Queen's Hall orchestras musicians music Grace Burrows Don Juan Strauss conductors women achievements

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Cataloguer:: Sarah
Stock:: Black & White
Sound:: Sound
Media URN:: 38224
Sort Number:: PT 210

Time in/Out:: 01:22:14:00 / 01:24:32:00
Canister:: PT 210
Film ID:: 1096.10
Issue Date:: 02/04/1934

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Categories: Fashion & Music Lifestyle & Culture Entertainment & Humour
WorkSpaces: Musical London (London)

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