John Robert-Blunn gives an account of the career of Maurice Handford, a "quiet pioneer of music". He includes his work with the Hallé and the Northern School of Music.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Michael Kennedey reviews the Ulster Orchestra in the Town Hall conducted by Bryan Balkwill.

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John Robert-Blunn reviews a Northern School of Music concert, conducted by Maurice Clare performed at Salford Uni.

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A recital by John Wilson and Keith Swallow for the Manchester Mid-Day Concert Society at the Friends Meeting House.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Ida Carroll reporting that music making in Manchester is getting more popular than ever. However with a shortage of teachers and facilities it won't be possible to flourish. Manchester's council should do something about it, like a music centre, she reckons.

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Martin Milner, leader of the Hallé, admiring the Stradivarius violin that the city of Lincoln has lent to the orchestra.

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Reviewer Paul Dewhurst separates contralto Alfreda Hodgson from the typical mezzo crowd (which he does not care for).

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A review of one of the Northern School of Music's most successful students Alfreda Hodgson.

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Music critic John Robert-Blunn describes a night of music, including the Northern School of Music concert. They raised money for the Manchester Soroptimists (a charity supporting the equality of women and girls). Performers mentioned include Diane Mansfield, John Wilson, Neville Duckworth and Michael Hancock.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The amount of money the RNCM was expected to cost just bounced all over the place as the years of its negotiations went on. And on. And on...

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A little flurry of info about the Northern School of Music's jubilee celebrations.

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A little clip about the unique abstract perspex window in St Ann's Church, dedicated to Hilda Collens. Designed by Alan Boyson and installed in 1970. Originally the Northern School of Music were thinking of a design of musical instruments. The church was where thanksgiving services for the school were held. Whilst it ended up on Oxford Rd began in some rooms on Deansgate.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Sale Music Club host Northern School of Music alumna Diane Mansfield, and a chap called Jerry Latham, organised by John Wilson.

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The Royal Academy of Music sends congratulations on the Northern School of Music's golden jubilee.

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Over 300 guests at the Northern School of Music's golden jubilee celebration.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Northern School of Music hosts pianist Kendall Taylor at the Friends Meeting House.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

John Barbirolli messaging Ida Carroll of the NSM sharing regrets for not attending a celebration in the Town Hall.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Albert Haskayne wishing Ida Carroll luck with the Northern School of Music's Magic Flute production.

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A lovely celebratory telegram from the Royal College of Music to Ida Carroll, on what I assume is for the Northern School of Music's golden jubilee.

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The Magic Flute staged by the Northern School of Music in Lesser Free Trade Hall. Conducted by Maurice Handford and produced by Sumner Austin, the review makes special mention of Angela Sorrigan, Christine Singleton, Joyce Ellis, William Hill, Trefor Davies, Diane Mansfield, Diane Wolstencroft, Michael Scott, Ann Allbutt, Edwin Roles and Peter Jones.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Maurice Handford, friend and conductor of the Northern School of Music, leads a concert with the Hallé to give platform to promising young musicians. It looks like Peter Walker of the NSM participated.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Northern School of Music smashing out Pilgrim's Progress very nicely apparently. Conducted by Maurice Handford, featuring Alfreda Hodgson, Peter Walker, Ian Comboy, Delcie Tetsill, Ellis Keeler, Trefor Davies and Michael Scott.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

A review of Northern School of Music performance conducted by Maurice Handford, featuring David Ogden and John Wilson.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

A review of concerts by the Hallé and Northern School of Music. Students include Norma Burrowes, Alfreda Hodgson, Gerald English, Maurice Murphy and John Holmes.

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Part of the #NSM2020 project "A 20/20 Legacy: the centenary of the Northern School of Music" supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.