Bands 0-9 / A
Bands Ba-Bk
Bands Bl-Bz
Bands C
Bands D-E
Bands F-H
Bands I-L
Bands M-O
Bands P-Si
Bands Sm-Sz
Bands T-W
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Original programme for the 7th Annual Cheltenham Festival of British Contemporary Music, Town Hall, Cheltenham, 2nd–14th July 1951.
Programme No. 6 – Friday 6th July 1951
The Hallé Orchestra
Leader: Laurence Turner
Conductors: Sir John Barbirolli and Malcolm Arnold
Price sixpence.
This is the programme for the world premiere of Malcolm Arnold’s Symphony No. 1, Op. 22, which the composer himself conducted with the Hallé Orchestra on this date.
Boldly signed on the front cover in ink: “Malcolm Arnold / July 1951” – a contemporary signature from the time of the premiere.
Condition: Good used condition for its age. Cream paper with light toning and minor creasing/handling consistent with a 75-year-old festival programme. Signature clear and strong. Please examine the photos carefully.
A scarce and desirable association piece for collectors of British music, Malcolm Arnold, the Hallé Orchestra, or Sir John Barbirolli.
Any questions please feel free to ask.

1951 Cheltenham Festival Of British Music Programme Malcolm Arnold Signed
$119.21
![]()
Coming Soon