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Christchurch Liedertafel

 Organization

Dates

  • Existence: 1885 - Present

Biography

The Christchurch Liedertafel, a male voice choir, was formed in 1885. Introductory steps towards formalisation were taken by W.G. Rhind Esq, who convened a meeting at Warner’s Commercial Hotel, Christchurch, of all the leading musicians in the city. The meeting was attended by Messrs Rhind, Tosey, Kelsey, Simms, Appleby and J. Hobbs. Thereafter, three-weekly practices commenced and were held firstly, in rooms lent by Mr Hobbs in Cathedral Square. Later, a practice room was subsequently hired from Messrs Milner and Thompson over their High Street shop in May 1885.

Citation:
(n.d.). Christchurch Liedertafel. Liedertafel Male Choir. http://www.liedertafel.nz/

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Christchurch Liedertafel records

 Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0011
Scope and Contents

Records of the Christchurch Liedertafel, a male voice choir, including membership records, publications and minute books.

Dates: 1885-1973