Listed here are a number of anniversary years ending in 4 and 9, which are closely associated with the history of Music at the University of Edinburgh and the Reid Concerts.
Listed here are a number of anniversary years ending in 3 and 8, which are closely associated with the history of Music at the University of Edinburgh and the Reid Concerts. <
Listed here are a number of anniversary years ending in 2 and 7, which are closely associated with the history of Music at the University of Edinburgh and the Reid Concerts.
I have listed here 14 significant events, by no means a comprehensive list but I thought it was an interesting selection that was worthy of mention.
From 1839 to 2012, ten men served as [Reid] Professors of Music and four of them feature in this anniversary list.
2021/22 is also the 300th anniversary of the birth of General John Reid.
2021/22 is the 300th anniversary of the birth of General John Reid.
The Reid concerts were established as a consequence of a legacy from General John Reid that came to the College of Edinburgh in 1838. Reid was a distinguished military man, keen flautist and composer born in 1721 or 22 who died in London in 1807, leaving a will dated the ‘19th day of April 1803’ and a codicil dated ‘4th day of March 1806’. His codicil stated:
Listed here are a number of anniversary years ending in 01, which are closely associated with the history of Music at the University of Edinburgh and the Reid Concerts.
I have listed here 20 significant events, by no means a comprehensive list but I thought it was an interesting selection that was worthy of mention.
From 1839 to 2012, ten men served as [Reid] Professors of Music and five of them feature in this anniversary list.
2021/22 is also the 300th anniversary of the birth of General John Reid.
A native orchestra – for the instruction and development of
native talent – as a means for the practical study of music in
the University of Edinburgh – for the establishment of
regular concerts of the best music at popular prices in Edinburgh
