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− | In | + | In February 1858, the foundation stone was laid by the Lord Provost and began on building the [[Reid Concert Hall]], which now houses the oldest custom-built museum of musical instruments in the world. |
− | The [[Reid Concert Hall]] originally housed the [[ | + | The [[Reid Concert Hall]] originally housed the [[Music]] School. It was designed by [[David Cousin (1809-1878)]] according to acoustic specifications drawn up by [[John Donaldson (1789-1865)]], Professor of [[Music]], 1845-1865. Opening in 1860, the school consisted of a class-room with an attached museum and library. The class-room was used for both teaching and recitals. Music moved into new premises at [[Alison House]] in 1964, but the Reid Concert Hall has remained in use both as a musical venue and as Museum, which now houses over 1,000 musical instruments. |
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+ | == Other University Events in 1859 == | ||
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+ | *[[Appointment of Sir David Brewster as Principal of Edinburgh University, 1859|Appointment of Sir David Brewster as Principal of Edinburgh University]] | ||
+ | *[[First Meeting of General Council, 1859|First Meeting of General Council]] | ||
+ | *[[First Election of Rector by Student Body, 1859|First Election of Rector by Student Body]] | ||
+ | *[[First Meeting of University Court, 1859|First Meeting of University Court]] | ||
+ | *[[Appointment of Curators of Patronage, 1859|Appointment of Curators of Patronage]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:36, 3 June 2015
In February 1858, the foundation stone was laid by the Lord Provost and began on building the Reid Concert Hall, which now houses the oldest custom-built museum of musical instruments in the world.
The Reid Concert Hall originally housed the Music School. It was designed by David Cousin (1809-1878) according to acoustic specifications drawn up by John Donaldson (1789-1865), Professor of Music, 1845-1865. Opening in 1860, the school consisted of a class-room with an attached museum and library. The class-room was used for both teaching and recitals. Music moved into new premises at Alison House in 1964, but the Reid Concert Hall has remained in use both as a musical venue and as Museum, which now houses over 1,000 musical instruments.