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A special loan exhibition of musical instruments, manuscripts, books, portraits, and other mementoes of music and musicians, formed to commemorate the tercentenary of the granting by King James I of a charter of incorporation to the Worshipful company of musicians in 1604 .., 1904
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1doubtful whether any other portrait of the Father of Opera exists in England. Unfortunately we have not been able to obtain the loan of portraits of other famous musicians which are known to be in this country. We have, however, secured engraved portraits of many well-known English musicians, all of which possess considerable interest. In this respect we are deeply indebted to Sir Frederick Bridge, who lends a valuable collection of portraits of his predecessors in the post of organist at Westminster Abbey. The Exhibition is particularly rich in memorials relating to Purcell, Mozart, Beethoven, and Mendelssohn.
3This is necessarily only a brief indication of some of the contents of the Exhibition, everything in which, we are confident, will amply repay careful examination. It is a source of regret to the promoters that they found it impossible to secure the use of a hall of one of the City Guilds for a period extending beyond the very limited space of three weeks. Had this been possible, the reward of their labours would have been the greater; for the advantages to be derived from the Exhibition would have been far more extended, and probably more lasting. But the Musicians' Company never can repay the kindness of the Fishmongers' Company in placing their magnificent hall and rooms at their disposal.
5It remains for us to express our grateful thanks to all who have contributed to render the holding of this Exhibition possible. More especially are our acknowledgments for help rendered due to
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