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Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Hesketh, Thomas Earle (1866-1945), violin maker
Dates: undated
Description: Wishes Pearl Newman and Nat Goldman luck in their marriage. Thomas Earle Hesketh was a violin maker who knew and worked for Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 29-Sep-40
Description: Recommends Philip Newman's playing.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 11-May-44
Description: Informs Philip Newman that the President of Portugal has awarded him the Ordem Militar de Santiago da Espada
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Prisoners of War Department, Order of St John of Jerusalem and the British Red Cross Society (fl.1940s)
Dates: 28-Dec-45
Description: Thanks Philip Newman for his donation to the above organisation.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1950
Description: Describes Philip Newman's achievements and good works during his stay in Portugal and implies to the President that in view of Newman's imminent departure from Portugal he might reward Newman with an honour. Copy of original text of letter only. Not dated or signed
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 envelope
Creator: Goncalves, Olga (fl.1950)
Dates: 3-Aug-50
Description: Philip Newman's ex-pupils send him their best wishes and affection
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Aug-50
Description: Text reads: You were an angel forgive me
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 4-Jan-51
Description: Requests confirmation of Philip Newman's address in order to forward the decoration of "Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Couronne".
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1-Mar-51
Description: Informs Philip Newman of invitation to sit on jury for a competition, possibly the former Ysaye Competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 2-Mar-51
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to sit on the Board of Examiners for the International Musical Competition. Consists of two duplicates of original letter
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 envelope
Creator: Goncalves, Olga (fl.1950)
Dates: 19-Mar-51
Description: Olga Goucalves wishes Philip Newman a beautiful Easter Saturday
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1951
Description: Describes the final evening of the International Piano Competition, meeting members of the Belgian Royal Family and being invited to sit next to the Queen. Letter incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 2-Jun-51
Description: Invitation to see Queen Elizabeth
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 27-Jul-56
Description: Text reads: Touched and affectionate thanks, Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 envelope
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Mar-52
Description: Congratulates Philip Newman on the success of his soiree
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 8-May-52
Description: Antoine Ysaye states that he is waiting for Wylock to telephone or visit and that he is free to see Philip Newman on Saturday
Level: File / Extent: 3 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 20-May-52
Description: Antoine Ysaye proposes dates for a concert tour by Philip Newman and suggests that Newman amend his programme, listing possible alternatives
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Bevan, Bernard (fl.1950s)
Dates: 27-May-52
Description: Invitation to a dinner party to be held for the critic, Lionel Hale, to be hosted by Bernard Bevan and his wife at their home.
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Jongen, ? (fl.1950s)
Dates: Jul-53
Description: Card sent by Madame Jongen and her family to friends who had expressed sympathy at the death of Joseph Jongen
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 29-Mar-54
Description: Describes visit to Russia and being a member of the jury for the International Tchaikovsky Competition, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 item
Dates: 16-Jan-56
Description: Empty envelope
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Waddington, W. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 14-Feb-56
Description: W. Waddington requests Philip Newman to sign and return a receipt of payment for concerts given in Lourenco Marques, February 1956. For reviews see PN/349 and PN/350
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 13-Apr-56
Description: Appreciation of a performance given by Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: May-56
Description: In response to a proposed series of concerts to be given by Philip Newman, the sender (signed "Presidente") requests details of Newman's conditions and possible dates
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Tommasini, E. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 1956
Description: Regrets having missed Philip Newman's departure
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 11-Jul-56
Description: Invoice addressed to Philip Newman, requesting payment for confectionery sent to Queen Elisabeth of Belgium
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Buisseret, A. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 7-Dec-56
Description: In response to a letter from Comte E. Carton De Wiart, A. Buisseret has looked into the possibility of awarding Philip Newman an honour in recognition of his work in the Belgian Congo and agrees that it is possible but asks the Count to wait.
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Gits, Josse (fl.1950s)
Dates: 4-Feb-57
Description: Invitation for Philip Newman to perform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs annual Gala at the Cinema Metropole, prior to the showing of the film depicting the life of Wing Commander Douglas Bader, "Reach for the Sky"
Level: File / Extent: 3 leaves
Creator: Gits, Josse (fl.1950s)
Dates: 11-Feb-57
Description: Josse Gits asks Philip Newman to find out if there is an organ in the Cinema Metropole, what his programme will include, and what he wants to be written about himself in the programme. He also describes what else will happen during the Eleventh Gala de la Bienfaisance
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Gits, Josse (fl.1950s)
Dates: 11-Apr-57
Description: Josse Gits describes plans for forthcoming Gala where he is hoping to publicise Philip Newman's work in the Belgian Congo by showing photographs chosen by Philip Newman. Gits asks Newman how he should recall to the public that his work was effected under the auspices of Queen Elisabeth and suggests that Newman convey to the Queen that he would be pleased if she were to attend the event
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 26-Mar-58
Description: Philip Newman describes his journey to Russia and being a member of the jury of the International Tchaikovsky Competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 envelope
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-May-56
Description: Empty envelope stamped: Service de la Reine Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 4-Aug-59
Description: Text reads: Merci des charmants voeux et pensees affectueux souvenir Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 23-Nov-56
Description: Text reads: Tres touchee merci de tout coeur Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 2 cards
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 17-Nov-57
Description: Antoine Ysaye writes that he is making certain plans which, he thinks, will interest Philip Newman, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Hollander, Barnett (fl.1950s-1960s), lawyer, author
Dates: undated
Description: Thanks Philip Newman for gift etc.
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: undated
Description: Expresses gratitude for letter received and praises Philip Newman's playing
Level: File / Extent: 1 envelope
Creator: Hollander, Barnett (fl.1950s-1960s), lawyer, author
Dates: 22-Jul-61
Description: Empty envelope
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 23-Jul-61
Description: Philip Newman thanks Ruth and Uncle Barney for telegrams, which he has passed on to Queen Elisabeth. He also supplies the Queen's summer address
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 22-Feb-63
Description: Philip Newman describes both Queen Elisabeth's and his own poor state of health. He feels that his career is now at its artistic height but that since 1950 a violinist of world renown has used his influence to prevent him from playing at the Prades Festival. However in 1959 Pablo Casals (to whom he holds a real debt due to his faith and encouragement) personally engaged him to play at the Festival
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 3-Jan-64
Description: Text reads: Please reply Pollensa here until Wednesday profoundly touched by your comprehension affectionately Philip
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 8-Jan-64
Description: Text reads: Received your letter leaving for Barcelona then Madrid Palace Hotel shall write gratitude affectionately Philip
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 10-Jan-64
Description: Text reads: Just arrived Barcelona concert cancelled until next week letter follows affectionately Philip
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 13-Jan-64
Description: Text reads: Concert on Wednesday cine monumental at seven not broadcasted my thoughts towards you and Ruth Philip
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 7-Feb-65
Description: Informs Ruth that Queen Elisabeth has received a letter from Barnett Hollander, thanking her for an autographed photograph. Describes having lunch with the Prime Minister of Belgian Congo
Level: File / Extent: 3 leaves
Dates: 30-Mar-65
Description: Thanks Barnett Hollander for being present at a recent gala concert at which the Pope was represented by the Uance Apostolique in recognition of Philip Newman's social and humanitarian activities during the war
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 envelope
Dates: 12-May-66
Description: Describes being introduced to HM Queen Elizabeth II
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Taubmann, Martin H. (1909-1981), violinist, concert promoter, electronic music pioneer
Dates: 7-Jul-66
Description: Requests permission for George London to use Newman's accompanist
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: 13-Nov-66
Description: On back of photograph Philip Newman writes to Pearl Newman, dated 13th November 1966. He states that this is his first day out since his illness, that there is no need for anxiety and that he will write again in a day or so, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Vanderborght, E. (fl.1960s)
Dates: 2-Dec-66
Description: On account of Philip Newman's death and on behalf of the King of Belgium, E. Vanderborght sends Pearl Newman Philip Newman's decoration
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 15-Dec-67
Description: Informs Pearl Newman of a special ceremony dedicated to Philip Newman, that was held on November 23rd 1967
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 27-Sep-78
Description: Reports that while in New York she met Philip Newman's friend, Gingold. She also mentions that the bust [of Philip Newman?] is in Portugal and is in the possession of Olga Goucalves, who had been one of Philip Newman's pupils
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Oliveira Rebelo, Luiz de (fl.1970s)
Dates: 14-Nov-78
Description: Thanks Pearl Newman for her letters. Explains that she thinks of Pearl often, particularly during these days of November because the "immeasurable souvenir from your brother remains graven on my memory and heart forever."
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Leon, Gottlieb von (fl.1970s)
Dates: 5-Mar-79
Description: Informs Pearl Newman of a concert he had attended at Carnegie Hall celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the creation of the Symphonicum Europae Foundation of which Philip Newman had been a founder member. Encloses two programmes (see N81 and N82).
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 envelope
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 22-May-81
Description: Confirms that there will in 1981 be a concert in memory of Philip Newman to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of his founding of the Pollensa Festival etc.
Level: File / Extent: 4 leaves
Creator: Eker, Anna (fl.1980s)
Dates: 27-Jul-82
Description: Anna Eker encloses two copies of a letter sent to her from The British Institute of Recorded Sound and suggests that Pearl Newman give them to an official organisation such as the Jewish Museum
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Oliveira Rebelo, Luiz de (fl.1970s)
Dates: 20-Nov-79
Description: Contains Pearl Newman's address and names of the founders of the Symphonicum Europae Foundation Photocopied sheet, showing copy of both letter and envelope
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Oliveira Rebelo, Luiz de (fl.1970s)
Dates: 13-Sep-82
Description: Encloses two photographs of Philip Newman. Recounts hearing Philip Newman play Bach's Chaconne to David Oistrakh in the Hotel Astoria Hall in Brussels and Oistrakh afterwards embracing him and bursting into tears. Incomplete photocopy of original. Photographs filed separately
Level: File / Extent: 3 leaves
Creator: Newman, Pearl (1900-fl.1980s)
Dates: 4-Mar-83
Description: Pearl Newman sends a newspaper cutting relating to Philip Newman, published in a Mallorcan newspaper, to the Head Librarian at the Royal Northern College of Music for it to be translated and included in the present archive. For newspaper cutting see N419
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Newman, Pearl (1900-fl.1980s)
Dates: 14-Jul-90
Description: Disappointed that Mr Roland had not written the book about Philip Newman as promised, etc. Includes an envelope containing three tickets for the 1981 Pollensa Festival and two empty envelopes sent by Philip Newman from Africa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1952
Description: Describes a performance given by Philip Newman, 5 March 1952 in Antwerp, in which he played the Brahms Violin Concerto. During the applause, the entire audience stood as Newman was given the signal to pass through to the Royal Box. Also discusses Newman's health, etc. Letter incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Stern, Isaac (1920-2001), violinist
Dates: 2-Aug-83
Description: Consists of extracts from a private letter addressed to Philip Newman's friend Anna Eker from Isaac Stern. Stern claims to have known Philip Newman well describing him as a "lovely, generous and warm man with tremendous talent as a violinist."
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Cites Philip Newman as being among the first outstanding pupils to emerge from the Royal Manchester College of Music after the War. He describes Newman's 1950 performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto as "extraordinary, not only because of its idiosyncrasies but also because of its flashes of remarkable playing"
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: L'Association Centenaire d'Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s)
Dates: 1958
Description: Advertises festival to be held in Ville de Spa, to commemorate centenary of Ysaye's birth. Lists Comite de Patronage and Comite d'Honneur for the above association.
Level: File / Extent: 8pages
Creator: Vaerewyck, J. (fl.1960s), editor
Dates: 1963
Description: Includes article about the Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique in 1963 and mentions that Philip Newman represented Britain as a member of the jury
Distribution Solennelle des Prix : par Sa Majeste la Reine Elisabeth a la Chapelle Musicale
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/66
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 29-May-63
Description: Lists patrons of competition and prize winners
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Foundation Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s-1960s)
Dates: 1964
Description: Lists recordings and music of compositions by Ysaye
Level: File / Extent: 20 pages
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: Aug-64
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 1964
Description: Lists patrons
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 1964
Description: Lists Protectores de Honor
Level: File / Extent: 9 pages
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 1967
Description: Lists rules, regulations and prizes for competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Foundation Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s-1960s)
Dates: 1967
Description: Lists Membres d'Honneur etc. Philip Newman is cited as being awarded the above medal in his absence
Historique des six sonates pour violon seul op. 27 d'Eugene Ysaye : Resume chronologique des evenements importants de la vie et de la carriere du maitre suivi du catalogue de ses oeuvres et d'un essai discographique
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/73
Level: File / Extent: 24 pages
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1967
Description: Includes handwritten note to Pearl Newman from Antoine Ysaye, stating that the book is dedicated to the memory of Philip Newman, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 8 pages
Creator: Cuerlis, Pitt (1919-2008), artist
Dates: 1967
Description: One of the paintings listed in the catalogue, entitled Violin en la Noche, is cited as being in memory of Philip Newman Includes handwritten note by the artist
Level: File / Extent: 12 pages
Creator: Foundation Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s-1960s)
Dates: 12-Apr-67
Description: Mentions the death of Philip Newman on page four
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 1967
Description: Catalogue of paintings on show in the cloisters of Santo Domingo during the Pollensa Festival.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Casa de Cultura de Palma de Mallorca (fl.1960s-1970s)
Dates: Sep-67
Description: Catalogue of paintings by the artists Luba Simansky and Christina Minezac at an exhibition in Palma de Mallorca. One of the copies is signed by both the artists to Pearl Newman and in memory of "a great artist," Philip Newman. Includes two copies
Level: File / Extent: 20 pages
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: Aug-67
Description: Contains photographs of Philip Newman and an article commemorating the life of Philip Newman and his work in Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 10 pages
Creator: Gendron, Maurice (1920-1990), cellist, conductor, teacher
Dates: 11-Feb-70
Description: Programme of a concert Pearl Newman attended, signed to her by Maurice Gendron
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Casa de Cultura de Palma de Mallorca (fl.1960s-1970s)
Dates: 1976
Description: Entitled rediscover Majorca. On reverse side includes information about Pollensa Festival and photographs of artists, including one of Philip Newman
Stagebill : periodical / Senior editor and art director: Karl B. Leabo ; Managing editor: Judith Ravel Leabo V.II: no.6 : March 1979
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/81
Level: File / Extent: 38 pages
Dates: 1979
Description: This periodical also serves as a programme for a concert celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of the Symphonicum Europae Foundation cofounded in Monte Carlo in 1964 by Philip Newman.
Gala concert at Carnegie Hall : celebrating the fifteenth anniversary of its creation in Monte Carlo in 1964
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/82
Level: File / Extent: 24 pages
Creator: Symphonicum Europae Foundation (1964-present)
Dates: 1979
Description: Philip Newman is cited as being a founder member of the Symphonicum Europae Foundation.
Level: File / Extent: 46 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Jul-81
Description: Includes an article about Philip Newman Programme has been signed for Pearl Newman by various artists appearing at the festival
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 18-Jul-81
Description: Advertises recital given by Eugene Prokop as part of the Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 4 pages
Creator: Orquesta Ciuda de Palma (fl.1980s)
Dates: 18-Jun-82
Description: Programme for concert given by the Orquesta Ciuda de Palma in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Includes a handwritten note from Julio Ribelles, the director of the above orchestra, to Pearl Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: West, Walter (dates unknown), pianist
Dates: undated
Description: Walter West is advertised as a pianist, accompanist, and teacher. Montague Newman, Philip Newman`s elder brother is quoted praising West's piano playing
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Foundation Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s-1960s)
Dates: undated
Description: Lists recordings and music of compositions by Ysaye available for sale through the Foundation Eugene Ysaye. Philip Newman is cited as the editor of Ysaye's cadenza for the Beethoven Violin Concerto. He is also named as a Membre d'Honneur of the above organisation
Level: File / Extent: 5 pages
Creator: Société Anonyme (1920-present)
Dates: 1953
Description: Programme for concert commemorating life of Eugene Ysaye Philip Newman listed as being a member of the Comite d'Honneur
Level: File / Extent: 24 pages
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 1963
Description: Lists rules, regulations and prizes for competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 11-Apr-35
Description: Philip Newman's debut recital at the Free Trade Hall Manchester
Level: File / Extent: 6 pages
Creator: Orquestra Sinfonica de Emissora Nacional (1934-1989), National Broadcasting Station of Lisbon orchestra
Dates: 30-Jun-41
Description: Programme for a concert given at the Teatro Nacional de S. Carlos, by Philip Newman with the Orquestra Sinfonica de Emissora Nacional, conducted by Frederico de Freitas
Level: File / Extent: 4 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 29-Jun-45
Description: Programme for a recital given by Philip Newman. Displays Red Cross emblem on cover
Level: File / Extent: 4 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 5-Mar-52
Description: Programme for concert at which Philip Newman performed, in the Salle des Fetes du Jardin Zoologique in Antwerp. Philip Newman played the Bach A minor, Saint-Saens B minor and Brahms D major violin concertos; the performance was conducted by Renaat van Zundert
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1952
Description: Article torn from a magazine advertising concert for which Philip Newman was to be soloist, at the Salle de la Zoologie in Antwerp, 5th March 1952.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1-Oct-52
Description: Advertises concert at which Philip Newman was soloist.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: l'Orchestre National de Belgique (1936-present)
Dates: 1-Oct-52
Description: Programme for concert given by Philip Newman and l'Orchestre National de Belgique conducted by Renaat van Zundert at the Palais des Beaux Arts in Brussels
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Bayer-Philharmoniker (1904-present)
Dates: 15-Jan-53
Description: Programme for concert at which Philip Newman played the Saint-Saens Violin Concerto in B minor, with the Bayer Philharmoniker conducted by Erich Kraack
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 7-May-53
Description: Concert at which Philip Newman played the Saint-Saens Violin Concerto in B minor. The performance was conducted by Hans Weisbach.
Level: File / Extent: 5 pages
Creator: Union Africaine des arts et des Lettres (fl.1950s)
Dates: 18-Dec-55
Description: Programme for unaccompanied violin recital
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: South African Broadcasting Commission Orchestra (1936-present)
Dates: 14-Feb-56
Description: Concert at which Philip Newman played the Saint-Saens 3rd Violin Concerto with the South African Broadcasting Commission Orchestra conducted by Edgar Cree.
Level: File / Extent: 36 pages
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 11-Apr-57
Description: Contains note about Philip Newman and the programme he performed. Contains handwritten note to Philip Newman by Antoine Ysaye Two pages have been torn out Additional paperback copy included
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Gits, Josse (fl.1950s)
Dates: 11-Apr-57
Description: Programme of events for the evening of the 11th Gala de la Bienfaisance sent to Philip Newman by Josse Gits as mentioned in letter.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Foundation Eugene Ysaye (fl.1950s-1960s)
Dates: Jul-58
Description: Includes advertisement for a recital given by Philip Newman. 3 copies
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1-Feb-59
Description: Programme for a recital given by Philip Newman at the Teatro Lirico, Palma de Mallorca
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Dec-56
Description: Programme for recital given by Philip Newman, accompanied by Jose Maria Roma, at the Sala Born. Six copies
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 9-May-61
Description: Programme for recital at which Philip Newman performed, accompanied by Jose Maria Roma
Level: File / Extent: 9 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 24-Mar-64
Description: Programme for recital at which Philip Newman was accompanied by the organist Charles Hens. It was billed as being in Hommage a l'Ecole Belge du Violon. See reviews N377-380. Includes handwritten note from Philip Newman to Queen Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 7 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 9-Feb-56
Description: Programme for recital given by Philip Newman in Lourenco Marques, signed by Philip Newman to the Governor General of Mozambique[?]
Level: File / Extent: 1 poster
Dates: 25-Feb-59
Description: Advertises concert at which Philip Newman was the soloist at the University of Barcelona
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Szigeti, Joseph (1892-1973), Violinist
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 10 pages
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: undated
Description: Catalogue of paintings, probably displayed at the Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 12 pages
Creator: Araujo, Armando de (fl.1950s), author
Dates: 1951
Description: Includes handwritten note to Philip Newman from the author
Level: File / Extent: 62 pages
Creator: Jongen, Léon (1884-1969), composer, organist
Dates: 1954
Description: Booklet about the life and works of Joseph Jongen. Signed by Leon Jongen to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 32 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1958
Description: Includes entry for a book by Philip Newman's uncle, Barnett Hollander, entitled The International Law of Art
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Ulrich, Ruy Ennes (dates unknown), Belgian Ambassador to Portugal
Dates: undated
Description: Probably given to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Calling card of Sir George Labouchere, British Ambassador to Belgium, sent to Philip Newman, Brussels
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/121
Level: File / Extent: 1 card, 1 envelope
Creator: Labouchere, George Peter (1905-1999), Knight, British Ambassador to Belgium
Dates: undated
Description: Sir George Labouchere is subtitled on the card as being "Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador."
Calling card of Sir Ronald Campbell, British Ambassador to Portugal, sent to Philip Newman
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/122
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Campbell, Ronald Hugh (1883-1953), Knight, British Ambassador to Portugal
Dates: undated
Description: Sir Ronald Campbell is subtitled on the card as being His Britannic Majesty's Ambassador. The following message is handwritten on the card: "Many thanks for your good wishes, which we heartily reciprocate".
Level: File / Extent: 1 card, 1 envelope
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Dates: 3-Jan-49
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Dates: Jun-53
Level: File / Extent: 1 wallet, 1 postcard
Dates: 1956
Description: Inside cover contains Philip Newman's departure and arrival dates for his tour of South Africa Contains a postcard with a musical quotation from a waltz from Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Boessiere-Thiennes, ? (fl.1960s), Marchioness
Dates: 15-Dec-62
Description: Menu for a lunch hosted by the Marchioness Boessiere-Thiennes (and probably attended by Philip Newman), in celebration of the marriage of her daughter.
Level: File / Extent: 1 sheet
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 23-Nov-66
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles (1832-present)
Dates: 30-Oct-26
Description: Pearl Newman's enrolment card, stamped 30 October 1926
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Includes room number and price
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1955
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to be present at a reception and to meet Monsieur Desire Defauw, director of symphonic concerts in Montreal, 23 May 1955
Level: File / Extent: 1 card, 1 envelope
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 1955
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman from Queen Elisabeth to attend lunch at the Chateau du Stuyvenberg, 24 May 1955
Level: File / Extent: 1 card, 1 envelope
Creator: Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth (1939-present)
Dates: 1955
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to be present at the distribution of prizes at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth, at Argenteuil, 2 June 1955
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 1959
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to be present at the distribution of prizes at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth, at Argenteuil, 2 June 1959
Level: File / Extent: 1 card, 1 envelope
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 1960
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to be present at the distribution of prizes at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth at Argenteuil, 2 June 1960
Invitation from la Comtesse Edmond Carton de Wiart and la Marquise de la Boessiere-Thiennes, 1962
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/137
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Wiart, Edmond Carton de (1876-1959), Comte; Boessiere-Thiennes, ?Marc (fl.1910s-1960s), Marquise
Dates: 1962
Description: Invitation (possibly to Philip Newman) to attend the marriage of Christian Mencik von Zebinsky to Comtesse Elisabeth-Amicie de la Boessiere-Thiennes, 15 December 1962
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Vlieger, Emile de (fl.1960s); Zebinsky, Alois Mencik von (fl.1960s)
Dates: 1962
Description: Invitation (possibly to Philip Newman) to attend the marriage of Christian Mencik von Zebinsky to la Comtesse Elisabeth-Amicie de la Boessiere-Thiennes, 15 December 1962 in Brussels
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Boessiere-Thiennes, ? (fl.1960s), Marchioness
Dates: 1962
Description: Invitation (possibly to Philip Newman) to attend a lunch celebrating the marriage of the Marchioness's daughter, 15 December 1962, Brussels
Level: File / Extent: 2 cards
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 1963
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to be present at the distribution of prizes at the Chapelle Musicale Reine Elisabeth, at Argenteuil, 29 May 1963. Includes additional card providing information regarding travel arrangements to and from the Chapelle
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Launoit, ? (dates unknown), Comte
Dates: undated
Description: Undated invitation to Philip Newman to attend a dinner
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Invitation to Philip Newman to meet Pierre Monteux and the Metropolitan Opera artists and participants in the Queen Elisabeth Competition at the American Embassy in Brussels
Level: File / Extent: 1 card
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Undated invitation to Philip Newman to visit the Ambassador and his wife at their home in London
Certificate presented to Philip Newman on being awarded 1er Prix de Violon avec la plus grande distinction in the class of Albert Zimmer, 1926
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/144
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 frame
Creator: Conservatoire Royal de Musique de Bruxelles (1832-present)
Dates: 1926
Certificate presented to Philip Newman on being awarded the title of Comendador da Ordem Militar de Santiago da Espada, 8 April 1944
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/145
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Carmona, António Óscar Fragoso (1869-1951), President of Portugal
Dates: 1944
Certificate presented to Philip Newman, stating that he has Restricted Permission to wear the insignia of Commander of the Order of St James of the Sword, as conferred upon him by the President of Portugal, 27 May 1944
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/146
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf, 1 card
Creator: George VI (1895-1952), King of United Kingdom, Duke of York
Dates: 1944
Certificate presented to Philip Newman on being awarded the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre de la Couronne
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/147
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Baudouin of Belgium (1930-1993), King of Belgium
Dates: 20-Nov-50
Certificate presented to Philip Newman on being awarded the title of Protector del Instituto Musical de Tarragona, 6 May 1961
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/148
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Instituto Musical de Tarragona (fl.1940s-1960s)
Dates: 6-May-61
Certificate presented to Philip Newman on being awarded the title of Officier de l'Ordre de Leopold, 29 June 1966
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/149
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Baudouin of Belgium (1930-1993), King of Belgium
Dates: 29-Jun-66
Article by Barnett Hollander describing his visit to the 11th Gala de la Bienfaisance, 1957
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/150
Level: File / Extent: 4 leaves
Creator: Hollander, Barnett (fl.1950s-1960s), lawyer, author
Dates: 1957
Description: Barnett Hollander describes his visit to Brussels as a guest of the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the 11th Gala de la Bienfaisance at which Philip Newman performed
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 5-Sep-85
Description: Interviewer unknown. Gives several interesting facts regarding the life of Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Short note describing Philip Newman's career. Includes comments by Pablo Casals and Eugene Ysaye
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Short note describing Philip Newman's career
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Account of Philip Newman's years in Portugal (1940-1949), based on documents held by the British Council in Portugal.
Level: File / Extent: 4 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1967
Description: Recounts Philip Newman's activities on behalf of Belgium from 1939 until his death
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Sachs, Ruth (fl.1950s), journalist
Dates: undated
Description: Brief article about Philip Newman, written in the 1950s. Ruth Sachs was an American journalist
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1950s
Description: Article, describing Philip Newman's career up to that date, possibly by Antoine Ysaye.
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Brief account of Philip Newman's tour of Africa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Brief article
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1955
Description: Interview with Philip Newman during his visit to Angola in 1955
Level: File / Extent: 32 pages
Creator: Hallé Concerts Society (1898-present)
Dates: 1950
Description: Contains an article about Philip Newman and displays a photograph of him on the front cover.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1935
Description: On reverse side of article, advertises Philip Newman's forthcoming concert at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester. For Programme see PN/90.
The Strad : a monthly journal for professionals and amateurs of all stringed instruments played with the bow v.LXXVII: no.6 : February 1967
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/163
Level: File / Extent: 40 pages
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: Feb-67
Description: Includes an obituary of Philip Newman by Antoine Ysaye
La Vie et les hommes / Director, founder: Emile Schwartz Sixth year: no.3 : April-June 1964
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/164
Level: File / Extent: 12 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1964
Description: Includes article about the life of Eugene Ysaye. Refers to "Un jeune violiniste de talent" (i.e. Philip Newman) who played at Ysaye's death bed. Antoine Ysaye has written on the article that it should be translated into Spanish and that it is excellent
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Includes story of Philip Newman playing Eugene Ysaye's 4th Unaccompanied Violin Sonata at Ysaye's death bed
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Describes mainly Philip Newman's activities during his years in Portugal, (1940-1949)
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1950's
Description: Article describing Philip Newman's career up to that period, possibly by Antoine Ysaye.
Level: File / Extent: 4 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: undated
Description: Typewritten programme notes written by Antoine Ysaye, of works played by Philip Newman. Works include Bach Partita in D minor, Ysaye Sonata no. 4, Rode Caprice no. 19, Kreisler Recitativo e Scherzo-Caprice, Paganini Caprice no. 13 and Locatelli/Thomson Grande Caprice Includes two separate sheets containing copies of the Ysaye notes one of which also includes the Bach notes translated into Portuguese.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Programme notes of pieces played by Philip Newman. Includes Bach Partita no.3 in D minor and Ysaye Sonata Op 27, no.4 . Incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 12 pages
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1938
Description: Contains extracts from reviews, most of which have been translated from French into English, of performances by Philip Newman during the years 1935 to 1938. All are of performances given in Belgium, with the exception of three reviews of Philip Newman's Manchester debut in 1935. Compiled by Antoine Ysaye
Level: File / Extent: 7 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1952-1954
Description: English translation of reviews of performances given by Philip Newman in Belgium and Germany, during the years 1952-1954. The first page is missing
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1952
Description: Includes biographical information about Philip Newman by Antoine Ysaye, and excerpts from reviews of performances given by Philip Newman in Belgium in 1952
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1954
Description: Extracts of reviews from German, Italian and Belgian newspapers of performances by Philip Newman, during the years 1953-1954. Probably collected by Antoine Ysaye.
Level: File / Extent: 7 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1955
Description: Extracts from reviews of performances given by Philip Newman in Belgium during the years 1954-1955, some of which have been translated into English. Possibly collected by Antoine Ysaye
Level: File / Extent: 7 leaves
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1956
Description: Includes biographical information about Philip Newman and transcribed extracts from press reviews of performances given during the years 1954-1956 in Europe and Africa, probably compiled by Antoine Ysaye
Recital de violon donne par M. Philip Newman au Cercle "le Progres" mardi 12 juillet
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/178
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1955
Description: Transcript of newspaper article taken from Depeche du Ruanda-Urundi, 22 July 1955. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman accompanied by Philippe Declerck, at the Grand Hotel in Ruanda, 12 July 1955
Le Concert de Philip Newman qui a cloture la saison organisee par le "Circulo de Cultura Musical" a remporte un succes plein et merite
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/179
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1955
Description: Transcript of a review of a recital given by Philip Newman in Luanda. Includes three copies
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Saltor, Octavi (1902-1982), writer, politician
Dates: 1959
Description: Translation of newspaper article from El Correo Catalan, 25 February 1959. Discusses Philip Newman's work and describes him as "a voluntary nomad in the service of human love" Includes two copies
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1959
Description: Translation of newspaper article from La Hoja de Lunes, 7 December 1959. Reviews Philip Newman's recital at the Sala Born the previous day, describing him as "a complete artist" and his interpretations as being "saturated with pure emotion"
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1959
Description: Translation of newspaper article from La Ultima Hora, 7 December 1959. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman, accompanied at the piano by the conductor Jose Maria Roma, describing it as a great musical event.
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1959
Description: Translation of article from El Diario de Mallorca, 9 December 1959. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and accompanied by Jose Maria Roma at the Sala Born in Palma de Mallorca on 6 December 1959. Describes it as an unforgettable concert Includes three copies
The Violinist Philip Newman in a memorable recital : remembrance of Don Francisco Suau / by Aguilo de Caceres
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/184
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1959
Description: Translation of newspaper article from Baleares, 10 December 1959. Review of recital given by Philip Newman, accompanied by Jose Maria Roma, at the Sala Born in Palma de Mallorca, 6 December 1959 Includes two copies
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Translation of newspaper article from La Libre Belgique, 26 March 1965. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman accompanied by Charles Hens at the organ, in the presence of Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola at the Conservatoire, 24 March 1965. See PN/378 for original article. Includes one typescript and one handwritten copy
In the presence of the Queen and of Queen Elisabeth : Hommage to the Belgian School of the violin
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/186
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Translation of newspaper article from Derniere Heure, 26 March 1965. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman accompanied by the organist, Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire, 24 March 1965. Describes Philip Newman's playing as being "of a kind of romanticism belonging to another age." See N383 for original article Includes two copies, one typescript and the other handwritten.
Level: File / Extent: 4 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Translation of newspaper article from Le Soir, 27 March 1965. Review of recital organised in honour of the Belgian School of violin playing, at which Philip Newman played, accompanied by the organist Charles Hens. The recital was attended by Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola. For original article see N382
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Translation of newspaper review from Le People, 29 March 1965. Review of recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire in the presence of Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola, 24 March 1965. See N384 for original article. Includes four typed copies and one handwritten
Level: File / Extent: 11 leaf
Creator: Toxto, Miquel Bota (fl.1960s-2005), poet, writer
Dates: 1976
Description: Translation of passage written in remembrance of Philip Newman and in thanks for his services to Pollensa. It was possibly recited at a ceremony to mark the tenth anniversary of Philip Newman's death Includes three copies, one typed and the others handwritten
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Newman, Pearl (1900-fl.1980s)
Dates: 1969
Description: Translation of newspaper article in Pearl Newman's handwriting. Describes a mass held in remembrance of Philip Newman, on the 3rd anniversary of his death
Translation from Spanish of newspaper article about Philip Newman and the guitar repairer, Juan Adrover Genestar
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/191
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Newman, Pearl (1900-fl.1980s)
Dates: 1983
Description: Translation from Spanish in Pearl Newman's handwriting. Juan Adrover Genestar, a guitar repairer tells how he once repaired Philip Newman's violin and that in return, Philip Newman had offered to pay for him to go to London and Paris to see how guitars are constructed in other countries. See N419 for original article
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 1987
Description: Written in 1987, this article sets out future plans and directions for the Pollensa Festival, which it describes as being "among the best of the Continent"
Review of Philip Newman playing the Bach D minor Partita and the Third Saint-Saens Violin Concerto
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/193
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Brief and incomplete review
Level: File / Extent: 1 ribbon
Creator: Crux Vermelha Portuguesa (1865-present)
Dates: Jun-45
Description: Awarded to Philip Newman by the Red Cross in gratitude for his humanitarian work in Portugal
Level: File / Extent: 1 medal, 1 box
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Awarded to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 medal in a box
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 1951
Description: Awarded to Philip Newman for representing Great Britain as a member of the jury for the competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 medal in a box
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 1959
Description: Awarded to Philip Newman for representing Great Britain as a member of the jury for the competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 medal in a box
Creator: Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique (1937-present)
Dates: 1963
Description: Awarded to Philip Newman for representing Great Britain as a member of the jury for the competition
Level: File / Extent: 1 audio-cassette tape
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: In his capacity as member of the jury representing Great Britain at the International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow in 1958, Philip Newman lists the winners and provides comments, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman as a child holding a violin
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1917
Description: Philip Newman at his Barmitzvah
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1920
Description: Montague Newman playing the violin, signed by him to his mother
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Cantor Harris Newman was Philip Newman's father
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Newman, Augusta (fl.1880s-1920s)
Dates: undated
Description: Photograph of Montague Newman holding a violin, signed by him to his mother
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photograph of Montague Newman holding a violin
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Barnett Hollander was Philip Newman's uncle
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph album leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 4 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Pearl Newman as a young woman
Level: File / Extent: 7 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photographs of Philip Newman at the home of Monsieur Tysen, a mine owner, on the River Estorill. Newman is pictured holding Tysen's dog
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photographs of Philip Newman as young man with various people
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Kreisler, Fritz (1875-1962), Composer
Dates: 1927
Description: Photograph signed by Fritz Kreisler to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: 1935
Description: Photograph of Philip Newman signed by him to Levi Shilling. Text reads: To Levi Shilling in remembrance of that great day 4.4.35 etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph 1 frame
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Thomas Earle Hesketh was possibly at one time Philip Newman's violin repairer
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: 1937
Description: Thomas Earle Hesketh was possibly at one time Philip Newman's violin repairer. The photograph is signed to Philip Newman from Hesketh
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photograph of poster advertising a Philip Newman recital, seen through a shop window. It is not possible to identify details of the recital
Level: File / Extent: 4 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Carmona, António Óscar Fragoso (1869-1951), President of Portugal
Dates: 1943
Description: Photograph signed by General Carmona to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photograph probably taken in Portugal
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1943
Description: Thought to be the last picture taken of Leslie Howard in Portugal
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photograph probably taken in Portugal. The ladies are possibly Newman's pupils
Photographs of Philip Newman's exhibition of stringed instruments collected for miners' children
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/226
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Photographs show stringed instruments Philip Newman had collected from all Portugal so that children of miners could be taught to play them. Newman is shown talking to General Carmona and various other dignitaries
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Photograph album recording Philip Newman's public appearances in Portugal, [1943-1945]
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/228
Level: File / Extent: 46 pages, 1 photograph album
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1943-1945
Description: Given to the secretary of the Hallé Concerts Society by a deputation of Philip Newman's ex-students in spring 1950, in Lisbon; they wished him to give it to Philip Newman Includes photographs of a concert at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes taken on 2nd July 1943, and concerts at the Teatro Nacional de S. Carlos on 8th April 1944, and on 30th June 1945. Photographs show Philip Newman playing and receiving applause, and being greeted by General Carmona and other dignitaries
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1943
Description: Philip Newman being greeted by General Carmona after the concert at the Sociedade Nacional de Belas Artes Two copies. On the reverse side of unframed photograph, it is incorrectly stated that the photograph shows Philip Newman being decorated by the President in 1944
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1944
Description: Philip Newman playing with orchestra at a concert at the Teatro Nacional de S. Carlos, 8th April 1944
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 30-Jun-45
Description: Philip Newman playing at the Teatro Nacional de S. Carlos
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians
Dates: 11-Jan-47
Description: Photograph of Queen Elisabeth in Portugal, signed by her to Philip Newman, Estovil
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: undated
Description: Possibly taken in Portugal by Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Probably taken in Portugal
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman wearing Portuguese decoration awarded in recognition of work done for charity
Level: File / Extent: 1 print
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1947
Description: Print of Eugene Ysaye in various poses, signed to Philip Newman from Antoine Ysaye
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1953
Description: Document recording the conferment of Eugene Ysaye's heart (which had been deducted and preserved), to the guardianship of the City of Liege. Document signed by Ysaye's children, Philip Newman and others, 8 May 1953
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: 5-Mar-52
Description: Taken at a gala concert in Antwerp at which Philip Newman performed. Two of the photographs are signed by Philip Newman to Pearl Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1875-1965), Consort of Leopold King of the Belgians; Casals, Pablo Pau (1876-1973), Cellist, Conductor, Pianist, Composer
Dates: undated
Description: Signed by both Queen Elisabeth and Pablo Casals
Level: File / Extent: 9 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman being greeted by admirers at an event at which Pablo Casals had played. See N240
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Casals, Pablo Pau (1876-1973), Cellist, Conductor, Pianist, Composer
Dates: 1953
Description: Pablo Casals playing the cello. Signed by Casals to Philip Newman and dated 1953. 2 copies
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: 1-Jun-55
Description: Two of the photographs are inscribed in Philip Newman's handwriting with the following: "Affectionate wishes for a very happy trip to and in the Congo. Don't come back quite black! If you play to them you might!! get a box of chocolates!". They are dated 1st June 1955 and signed 'E'
Level: File / Extent: 13 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Philip Newman playing in the African bush
Level: File / Extent: 10 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: A concert given by Philip Newman at the Cimentcrie in Lukala
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Philip Newman at a concert in Africa
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: African children in the bush taken during Philip Newman's tour of southern Africa
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Shows Philip Newman playing outside the Escola Primaria d. Maria do Resgate Salazar, Columata da Cela, 1956. 5 photographs, one with the location and year handwritten on the front
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Jul-59
Description: Photograph of concert in Toledo Cathedral, signed to Philip Newman, July 1959. Signature illegible
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman receiving applause
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Jul-59
Description: Group photograph including Philip Newman and Eittaner, signed by Eittaner to `my brother in art, July 1959'
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Group of men, including Philip Newman and David Oistrakh, taken in Brussels
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1958
Description: Reproduction of photograph, includes unsigned inscription dated 1958
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Aug-64
Description: Taken at an exhibition of paintings in the cloisters at Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman dressed as a Russian, entertaining Queen Elisabeth at the Palace
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Queen Elisabeth greeting Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 slide
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Photograph of Philip Newman, Charles Hens, Queen Fabiola, and Queen Elisabeth, 1965
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/262
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Left to right: unidentified person, Charles Hens, Queen Fabiola, Queen Elisabeth and Philip Newman.
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 2 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Venue for concerts at the Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: 1963
Description: Philip Newman viewing Pollensa. Signed by Philip Newman to Ruth and Barnett Hollander
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: Sep-63
Description: Inscription in Philip Newman's handwriting on back of photograph reads: With Segovia and wife during reception [at Pollensa Festival]. Dated September 1963
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Aug-64
Description: Taken in Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Newman, Philip (1904-1966), violinist
Dates: 1964
Description: Philip Newman has written on reverse side of photograph: from left to right, King and Queen Simeon of Bulgaria, Ambassador Cardenas, Archduke and Archduchess Francois Joseph Habsburg, Mayor of Pollensa and on stage, Nicanor Zabaleta, a harpist. August 1964.
Photographs of Philip Newman, King Simeon and Queen of Bulgaria and the Mayor of Pollensa, 1964
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/270
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1964
Description: All taken at an exhibition of paintings in the cloisters at Pollensa, as part of the Pollensa Festival, 16th August, 1964. They show Philip Newman ushering the Mayor of Pollensa, ex-King Simeon and the ex-Queen of Bulgaria around the exhibition. Philip Newman has indicated who is shown on the reverse side of each photograph
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Aug-64
Description: Taken at an exhibition during Pollensa Festival. On reverse of photograph Philip Newman writes: Looking at Queen Elisabeth's painting with Luciana Nano de Cardenas, President of the Festival etc.
Photograph including Philip Newman, Michael Huggins, King Timeon and Queen of Bulgaria, 1964
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/272
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: 16-Aug-64
Description: Taken at an exhibition of paintings at Pollensa. Philip Newman writes on the reverse of photograph: Introducing Michael Huggins (a very successful English painter) to the King and Queen
Photograph of Philip Newman, Archduke Francois Joseph Habsburg and the Marquis de Casa Ferrandel
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/273
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: 16-Aug-64
Description: Taken at exhibition of paintings, in Pollensa. On reverse side of photograph Philip Newman writes: The Archduke greeting a very beautiful woman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Audience applauding at a concert in Pollensa, at which one of the artists was probably Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Taken at a concert at the Pollensa Festival. Pearl Newman has written on the back of one of the photographs that this was Philip Newman's last performance at a Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 9 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Taken at the Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Taken at the Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman writes on back of photograph: Arruga is on the left, Ennesa on the right, industrialist and proprieter of a hotel, The Gavina at Lagaro about 60 miles from Barcelona where I inaugurated a music festival
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 13 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Various photographs including Philip Newman and other unidentified people
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Nov-66
Description: Taken on day of Philip Newman's funeral in Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Nov-66
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 3 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1980s
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: The medal placed at centre front is the Medaille Eugene Ysaye; the others were given to Philip Newman for sitting on the juries for the Concours International Reine Elisabeth de Belgique in the years 1951, 1959, 1963
Level: File / Extent: 1 photographs
Creator: Ysaÿe, Antoine (1894-1979), music publisher
Dates: 1967
Description: Signed to Pearl Newman by Antoine Ysaye in memory of Philip Newman. Note on photograph dated 19th May 1967
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1980
Description: Pearl Newman at her 80th birthday celebration. She was born 14th August 1900
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Milner, Martin (1928-2000), violinist, conductor
Dates: 1971
Description: Inscription reads "For Pearl Newman, with many thanks for a delightful evening", signed by Martin Milner
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Gadupie, Henry (dates unknown)
Dates: undated
Description: Signed by Henry Gadupie to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: W.E. Hill & Sons (1880-present), luthiers
Dates: undated
Description: Phillip Hill was the owner of a violin makers then on Bond Street, London. Signed by him
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Szigeti, Joseph (1892-1973), Violinist
Dates: 1966; 1927
Description: Postcard shows a photograph of Bela Bartok and Joseph Szigeti taken in 1927. It is signed "for Peter Zwook, very cordially, Joseph Szigeti. 1966"
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Joyeux, Michel (dates unknown)
Dates: undated
Description: On the back of photograph is written: Ma bonne princesse qui veille sur mon bonheur. It is signed in another hand by Michel Joyeux
Level: File / Extent: 2 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Philip Newman's Guanarius Del Gesu violin. Dated 1741
Level: File / Extent: 1 print
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 5 photographs
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Undated newspaper cutting showing photograph of Philip Newman, David Oistrakh, Yehudi Menuhin and Zino Francescatti
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Newspaper article announces that Philip Newman is playing in Ruacana and provides biographical details Article incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1955
Description: Newspaper article reviewing recital given by Philip Newman, organised by the Circulo de Cultura in Luanda. See N179 for complete French translation Article incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Castel, N. (dates unknown), writer
Dates: undated
Description: Undated newspaper article providing details relating to a choir named "Trajectum ad Mosan" and Philip Newman. Implies that they were to give a concert together in Paris Includes two copies
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Newspaper cutting showing photograph of Queen Elisabeth speaking to various dignitaries
Rencontre avec le grand violoniste Britannique Philip Newman : En marge d'un concert de gala donne a Bruxelles / by Luc Norin
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/308
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Norin, Luc (dates unknown), writer
Dates: undated
Description: Newspaper article. Interview with Philip Newman, in which he tells the story of how he played at Eugene Ysaye's death bed etc.
O Violinista Newman que deixar Portugal : doou o seu retrado pintado por um artista ingles ao Museu de Arte Contemporanea
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/309
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1949
Description: Newspaper article reports that Philip Newman is to leave Portugal and that a portrait of him by Leslie Foot is to be placed in the Museu de Arte Contemporanea, in Lisbon
Newspaper article announcing Philip Newman's debut at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester, 1935
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/310
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1935
Description: Philip Newman's debut as a violin virtuoso at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester was on 11 April 1935. See N90 for programme and N162 for article
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1935
Description: Article from newspaper. Interview with Philip Newman dating from the time of his debut at the Free Trade Hall in Manchester in 1935. Describes playing at Ysaye's death bed, his love of Bach, etc. Article incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1939
Description: Two articles, photocopied on to a single sheet. For photographs see N212
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 11-Apr-44
Description: From the Daily Telegraph and Morning Post. Reports Philip Newman being decorated with the Order of Santiago Despada by President Carmona of Portugal
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Jul-49
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews concert given by Philip Newman at the Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon, 25 July 1949
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Dates: 6-Aug-49
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews concert given by Philip Newman, 25 July 1949, at the Pavilhao dos Desportos in the Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Jul-49
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman at the Pavilhao dos Desportos in the Parque Eduardo VII, Lisbon, 25 July 1949
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Hardcastle, Ephraim (fl.1940s), writer
Dates: 7-Aug-49
Description: From The Sunday Express. Gossip columnist claims that ex-King Carol of Rumania and Magda Lupescu are living together near Lisbon and that Philip Newman played love music for them both at a recent wedding anniversary party
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1953
Description: From Journal de Bruges. Announces a concert at which Philip Newman participated at the Conservatoire in Bruges. It did not attract a large crowd but when Philip Newman played he was urged to give an encore
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Creator: Elstein, N. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 1950
Description: Newspaper article, 23 November 1950. Reports Philip Newman's performance in Manchester of the Beethoven Violin Concerto the previous evening, with the Hallé Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli. Describes Newman's interpretation as "different"
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 24-Nov-50
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews Philip Newman's performance of the Beethoven Violin Concerto with the Hallé Orchestra under Sir John Barbirolli in Manchester the previous evening
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 19-Apr-51
Description: Includes article announcing death of Marshal Carmona, President of Portugal, 18 April 1951
Le Concours Musical International Reine Elisabeth : Le Russe Leonid Kogan remporte le premier prix devant son compatriote Mikhail Vayman
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/322
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: May-51
Description: Newspaper article. Reports on the Queen Elisabeth International Competition of which Philip Newman was an adjudicator. The report deals mainly with the winner, Leonid Kogan; reference is made to his endless variety of tone colour and mastery of every aspect of technique, especially in the Paganini Concerto. Mikhail Vayman came second
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 22-Feb-52
Description: From Le Courrier d'Anvers. Article about Philip Newman and his forthcoming concert in Antwerp
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Mar-52
Description: From Journal d'Anvers. Report on concert given by Philip Newman, 5 March 1952 in Antwerp, at which he played three concertos, the Bach A Minor, Saint-Saens B Minor and the Brahms Concerto. Afterwards Philip Newman and the conductor, Renaat van Zundert, were received by Queen Elisabeth in the Royal Box. See N93 for Programme
Le Violiniste Philip Newman connait un succes triomphal a la salle des fetes du Zoo : En presence de S.M. la Reine Elisabeth / by P. Scapus
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/325
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Scapus, P. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 6-Mar-52
Description: From La Metropole, 6 March 1952. Reviews concert at Antwerp Zoo at which Queen Elisabeth was present. Philip Newman played the Bach A Minor, Saint-Saens B Minor and Brahms violin concertos, 5 March 1952. See N93 for programme
Le 3e Festival Pablo Casals en l'Abbaye de St Michel de Cuxa : De grande soirees musicales dans un cadre enchanteur / by S. Frankignoul
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/326
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Frankignoul, S. (fl.1950s)
Dates: 9-Jul-52
Description: From La Nation Belge. Reports on a concert which took place at St Michel de Cuxa in Prades, at which Pablo Casals celebrated his 75th birthday. He was presented with a golden book containing more than 350 signatures. The article lists artists who took part in the concert
La Lanterne : quotidien d'union nationale et de solidarite internationale no. 217 : 17 September 1952
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/327
Level: File / Extent: 8 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 17-Sep-52
Description: Includes article "Concert Philip Newman au profit des oeuvres de la Reine Elisabeth" on page four. Announces Philip Newman's forthcoming concert at the Palais des Beaux Arts, 1 October 1952. The concert was both Philip Newman's first in Brussels and the first of the season. For programme see N96 and for review see N328
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 4-Oct-52
Description: From Le Soir. Reviews concert given by Philip Newman with Renaat van Zundert, 1 October 1952, in Brussels. Describes Philip Newman's playing as possessing vibrant, warm temperament and great technical facility. See N96 for programme
Geiger von Europaischem rang : Philip Newman in der Gevelsberger Konzertgesellschaft
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/329
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Jan-53
Description: From Westfalenpost. Reviews Philip Newman's performance at the Gevelsberger Konzertgesellschaft. Describes Philip Newman's playing of the Bach Chaconne as "a must" and that his playing has living meaning for his audience
Level: File / Extent: 6 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 7-Aug-53
Description: Reports death of Rev. Harris Newman, Philip Newman's father. On the front page is a photograph of Philip Newman playing to his father on his 89th birthday the previous December. There are also tributes to Harris Newman, who had been the Cantor of the Great Synagogue in Manchester for 43 years, on pages two and six
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 12-Apr-55
Description: From El Coville Catalan. Interview with Philip Newman, dealing with his past, current activities, and his violin
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 4-Jun-55
Description: From Courrier d'Afrique. Review of concert given by Philip Newman and Philippe Declerck
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 25-Jun-55
Description: From Essok du Congo. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and Philippe Declerck Two copies, both torn into two parts
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 29-Jun-55
Description: From Essok du Congo. Account of recital given by Philip Newman and Philippe Declerck. Describes how as they got up to play the audience began to dance but settled down when Declerck began to play Mendelssohn's Rondo Capriccioso. Article incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 15-Jul-55
Description: From De Standaard. Reports on Philip Newman's tour of Africa
Recital de violon donne par M. Philip Newman au Cercle "Le Progres" mardi 12 juillet
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/336
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 22-Jul-55
Description: From Depeche du Ruanda/Urundi. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman to "The Progress Circle." Newman played unaccompanied to an audience that included VIPs who were aware that music is the universal language. Newman wished to play to the natives and thus to take to them the message from Queen Elisabeth Five copies
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 27-Jul-55
Description: From Le Soir, 27 July 1955. Reports on Philip Newman's tour of Africa stating that African newspapers had given warm accounts of his and Declerck's playing
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 8-Sep-55
Description: From Diario de Luanda. Announces that Philip Newman is in Luanda
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 19-Sep-55
Description: From L'Anvers 19 September 1955. Reports Philip Newman's tour of Africa
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 29-Sep-55
Description: Newspaper article. Article about Philip Newman and his activities in Portugal. Lists programme for his forthcoming concert
O Prof. Philip Newman : tocou para os doentes do hospital e deu um concerto, ao ar livre, a cerca de 3.000 pessoas
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/341
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 8-Oct-55
Description: Newspaper article. Describes performances given by Philip Newman in Nova Lisbon
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 13-Oct-55
Description: From Province d'Angola. Report of concerts given by Philip Newman in Nova Lisbon, earlier during that month. Two copies
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Oct-55
Description: From Diario de Luanda. Obituary of Armindo Monteiro, the Portuguese diplomat who helped Philip Newman to obtain his Guarnerius del Gesu violin Two copies, one of them incomplete
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 10-Nov-55
Description: From O Comercio Luanda. Reviews Philip Newman's last performances in Angola, in Luanda
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 12-Dec-55
Description: From Essor du Congo. Interview with Philip Newman in which he provides details of his career and his perception of the mission of the musical interpreter. He states that in the Machine Age, people need to escape through music "which is the universal language."
A Minha melhor interpretacao de Beethoven foi aquela em que me acompanhou Viana da Motta dissenes Philip Newman
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/346
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Dates: 1955
Description: Newspaper article. Interview with Philip Newman in which he pays tribute to Viana da Motta, a famous Portuguese pianist
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Walker, Oliver (fl.1950s)
Dates: 11-Jan-56
Description: From The Star, Johannesburg. Article about Philip Newman, his violin and his tour of Africa. Mentions that Philip Newman had paused in Johannesburg to make some recordings for the South African Broadcasting Commission and that he was to return a month later to play with the South African Broadcasting Commission Orchestra Includes photocopy of article
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 20-Jan-56
Description: From Edificio Noticias. Long interview with Philip Newman while on holiday in Lourenco Marques. He speaks of his past, his violin, philosophy, etc.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 10-Feb-56
Description: Newspaper article. Review of recital given by Philip Newman in Lourenco Marques, February 1956
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 11-Feb-56
Description: From Diario de Lourenco Marques. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman in Lourenco Marques, February 1956
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Feb-56
Description: Quotes Oliver Walker, music critic of the Johannesburg Star, who said of Philip Newman's performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto that it "sent Brahms devotees back to the score to rediscover points about it"
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Quain, Anthony (fl.1950s)
Dates: 29-Jun-56
Description: From The Star, Johannesburg, 29 June 1956. Relates to a controversy concerning a statue of Paganini in or near Johannesburg, which had no nose, about which Philip Newman was consulted
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1956
Description: Newspaper article. Praises Philip Newman for playing to the ill in hospital in Luanda
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Creator: Tinel, Paul (fl.1950s)
Dates: Apr-57
Description: Newspaper article. Essay on the Bach Chaconne
Au 11e Gala de Bienfaisance des Affaires Etrangers, le Tout-Bruxelles a communie dans le souvenir des geants de la bataille d'Angleterre
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/355
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Apr-57
Description: Newspaper article. Account of the 11th Charity Gala of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at which Philip Newman played. For letters see N28, 29, 30
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Dec-59
Description: Newspaper article with photograph showing various people including Philip Newman and Jose Roma on the occasion of their performance at the Sala Born in Palma de Mallorca, 6 December 1959
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Bayod y Serrat, Ramon (fl.1950s)
Dates: 1959
Description: From Solidaridad. Reviews Philip Newman's recital with Jose Roma at the Sala Born, Palma de Mallorca, 6 December 1959 Article incomplete
Philip Newman fala ao "Diaro de Luanda" a emocionte historia do violino "Guarnerius del Gesu" uma hora de arte na Cela e o concerto do proximo dia 25
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/358
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 17-Oct-55
Description: From Diario de Luanda. Interview with Philip Newman in which he provides details of his African tour, his career, his views on music and life in general
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 24-Oct-59
Description: From La Vanguardia Espanola. Review of a performance given by Philip Newman with the Orchestra Municipal of Spain
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Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 7-Dec-59
Description: From La Ultima Hora. Review of recital given by Philip Newman accompanied at the piano by the conductor, Jose Maria Roma at the Sala Born, Palma de Mallorca, 6 December 1959. For English translation see N182
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Boni, Lydia (fl.1950s)
Dates: 1954
Description: Newspaper article. Reports on a recital given by Philip Newman in Rome and provides details of his career
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Creator: Davis, Audrey (fl.1960s)
Dates: 28-Jul-60
Description: From the Guardian. Article about Pablo Casals, his life in Prades and the Prades Festival. Gives information about forthcoming festival and provides details about Philip Newman and his part in it
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Aug-60
Description: From Jewish Telegraph. Cites Guardian article from previous month (see N362), which mentions Philip Newman's part in the forthcoming Prades Festival, as a possible apology for the harsh way the Guardian music critic dismissed Philip Newman after his Manchester debut in 1935. Three copies
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Aug-60
Description: Newspaper article about the Casals Festival. Reports that Philip Newman played the Bach Partita in E Major and that he played the Franck Sonata with Julius Katchen and that they were joined by Rudolf von Tobel to play the Beethoven Trio in E flat Major
Apres les grandes heures musicales de Prades : Une brillante reception a reuni a la sous-prefecture officiels et personnalites de la musique et du cinema
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/365
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Aug-60
Description: Newspaper article. Report of the opening of the Casals Festival, at which Philip Newman, Julius Katchen, Rudolf von Tobel and Pablo Casals performed, and which coincided with the Cinematographic meeting in Prades
Hier, a Prades, dans une austere grandeur, le Festival Casals a commence sa majestueuse carriere / by Jean Goze
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/366
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Goze, Jean (fl.1960s)
Dates: 5-Aug-60
Description: From L'Independant. Reports opening of Casals Festival. Julius Katchen replaced Horszowski whom it claims was ill (though a hand written note states this was "pas exact"). The programme opened with Katchen and Rudolf von Tobel playing Bach Sonata in G major for cello and piano. Philip Newman and Katchen played Mozart Sonata in A major K526. The programme ended with Newman, Katchen, and von Tobel playing the Beethoven Trio in D major op. 70
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Aug-60
Description: From La Depeche du Midi. Photograph shows Philip Newman, Julius Katchen, and Rudolf von Tobel playing the Beethoven Piano Trio in D op. 70 at the first concert of the Casals Festival. They were obliged to play by torch light due to a power failure
Au Premier concert du Festival de Prades, les trois grands: Bach, Mozart et Beethoven ont ete fidelement servis par quatre grandes: Casals, Katchen, Newman et von Tobel
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/368
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Aug-60
Description: From Midi Libre. Pictures Philip Newman, Julius Katchen, and Rudolf von Tobel watching Casals playing the cello on the night of the opening concert of the Casals Festival
Le Diable "Contemporain", avec Cesar Franck est entre a Saint-Pierre sur la pointe des pieds : Bien servi par trois princes (Katchen, Newman, et von Tobel) / by Jean Thiery
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Philip Newman Papers /
PN/369
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Thiery, Jean (fl.1960s)
Dates: 9-Aug-60
Description: From Midi Libre. Reviews third concert of the Casals Festival given for the benefit of St Peter's Church Prades, at which Philip Newman, Julius Katchen and Rudolf von Tobel performed
Level: File / Extent: 32 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 5-Sep-62
Description: Includes article on pages 15 and 16 devoted to the first Pollensa Festival. It reports on the first concert of the festival, a piano recital by the Spanish pianist Rafael Arroyo, describing it as a great success. It also states that the Mayor of Pollensa, Don Bartolome Siquier Bauza moved a vote of thanks for Philip Newman, the festival's first Technical and Artistic Director
All died, but were some given special chance to escape? : ...So many strands of mystery around a man of many roles
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/371
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 16-Dec-62
Description: From the Sunday Express. Discusses the mysterious death of Leslie Howard, who died whilst travelling in an aeroplane, shot down during the war by the Germans. Speculates as to why the Germans shot down an unarmed aircraft and suggests that Howard might have been a spy for the British. Includes the last known photograph of Howard, which shows him speaking to Philip Newman Includes additional cutting of the photograph of Leslie Howard and Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 4-Jun-63
Description: Newspaper article. Menuhin sets out his views on the current state of violin teaching and playing in Russia and Western Europe and describes his plans to open a music school near London
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1962
Description: From Journal les Beaux Arts, 1964. Shows colour photograph of Queen Elisabeth with a miniature model orchestra of angels, a gift to her from Philip Newman Includes smaller newspaper photograph of same orchestra
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Cifre, Bernardo (fl.1960s)
Dates: 25-Aug-64
Description: From Ultima Hora. Reviews Nicanor Zabaleta's performance at the Pollensa Festival, and mentions that Philip Newman provided the main impetus in organising the Festival
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1964
Description: Newspaper editorial, 1964. Discusses forthcoming festival and thanks Philip Newman for risking his capital in "work of a superior kind only brave people and those with fine ideals know how to handle"
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1965
Description: Newspaper review. Comments on the recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Conservatoire, in "Hommage to the Belgian Violin School." This writer claims to understand nothing of the "Ramdamdam" made over this recital by other newspapers, (see N378, N379, N382), and states that he does "not know which was worse treated, the violin or the music"
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Mar-65
Description: From La Libre Belgique. Shows photograph of Queen Elisabeth, Queen Fabiola, Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire where Newman and Hens had given a recital, on the 24th March, 1965
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Mar-65
Description: From La Libre Belgique. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and the organist Charles Hens on 24 March 1965, at the Brussels Conservatoire. See N185 for English translation
Au Conservatoire: la Reine et la Reine Elisabeth auditrices d'un brillant recital Philip Newman
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/379
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Mar-65
Description: From Lanterne. Reports on recital given by Philip Newman at the Brussels Conservatoire, and shows Philip Newman with Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Mar-65
Description: From Het Laatste Nieuws, 26 March 1965. Shows Philip Newman with Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola at the Brussels Conservatoire where Philip Newman had given a recital
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Mar-65
Description: From Le Soir. Shows Philip Newman with Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola at the Brussels Conservatoire where he had given a recital
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 27-Mar-65
Description: From Le Soir. Review of recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire, 24 March 1965. See N187 for English translation. Two copies
Hommage a l'Ecole Belge du violon : En presence de la Reine et de la Reine Elisabeth
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/383
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 27-Mar-65
Description: From Derniere Heure. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire in the presence of Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 29-Mar-65
Description: From Le People. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire in the presence of Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola. For English translation see N188
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 24-Mar-65
Description: From Le Soir Illustre. Includes photographs of Queen Elisabeth and Queen Fabiola, taken at a recital given by Philip Newman and Charles Hens at the Brussels Conservatoire
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 5-Nov-65
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Gives brief outline of Philip Newman's life and reports that he is to be made an honorary citizen of Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 32 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Apr-65
Description: Deals with the funeral of Queen Elisabeth
Level: File / Extent: 20 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1-Dec-65
Description: Deals largely with the funeral of Queen Elisabeth. Philip Newman has handwritten on the newspaper that he placed the dead Queen's violin near to her where she was lying in state. He also identifies himself in some of the photographs and names various people
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 20-Aug-66
Description: From Ultima Hora. Article about Casals, mentioning his relationship with Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1-Sep-66
Description: From Baleares. Announces that Philip Newman was to play for the closing of the Fifth Pollensa Festival and includes several extracts from reviews of performances by Philip Newman. Contents of article identical to N391.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Newspaper article. Announces that Philip Newman was to play for the closing of the Fifth Pollensa Festival and includes several extracts from reviews of performances by Philip Newman. Contents of article identical to N390
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: 6-Sep-66
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and Ramon Coll at the Pollensa Festival. Includes interview with Coll
El Violinista Philip Newman interpreto el ultima concierto del ciclo / by Aguilo de Caceres
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/393
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Caceres, Aguilo de (fl.1960s)
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews recital given by Philip Newman and Ramon Coll at the Pollensa Festval
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Sep-66
Description: Newspaper article. Announces that Philip Newman is to close the fifth Pollensa Festival. States that a concert by Philip Newman is both a great spiritual experience and an extraordinary musical event
Level: File / Extent: 12 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 26-Nov-66
Description: Page 10 contains two articles, one entitled "A Master Dies" describes how Philip Newman died and his funeral. A second article, "The Legacy of Philip Newman" is an obituary. It says of Philip Newman, "he was a man but he was mortal, with the greatness and failings of a soul ever in search of fulfilment. A brilliant artist, he was not often happy, a master of the violin, he was not alas, a master of life" Includes two extra copies of article page
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Dec-66
Description: Newspaper article. Announces that Pearl Newman has received the Order of Leopold on her brother's behalf
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1976
Description: Newspaper article. Article, including poetry, commemorating tenth anniversary of Philip Newman's death. See N189 for translation
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1966
Description: Newspaper article. Announces the unveiling of a memorial and the naming of a street after Philip Newman in Pollensa. Pearl Newman is reported as saying that Philip Newman was regarded as a saint in Pollensa Two copies
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1967
Description: Newspaper article.. Announces the unveiling of a bronze bust of Philip Newman in the grounds of San Domingo, Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: Sep-67
Description: From Majorca Times. Reviews concert on final night of Pollensa Festival at which Friedrich Gulda performed a programme in tribute to Philip Newman, including Chopin Sonata opus 2. It also reports the unveiling of a bust of Philip Newman during the interval Includes photocopy of article
Homenaje de la villa a Philip Newman : Bendicion de un altar en la cala San Vicente
RNCM /
Philip Newman Papers /
PN/401
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 2-Sep-67
Description: From Diario de Mallorca.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 22-Nov-67
Description: Newspaper article. Announces that on the anniversary of Philip Newman's death the following has been arranged by the trustees of the Pollensa Festival. In the afternoon a visit to the cemetery in Pollensa to place wreaths on Newman's grave, and in the evening a first hearing of a recording by Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1968
Description: Shows photograph, possibly from the 1940s of Philip Newman, Charles Oulmont, Antonio Ferro, and Viana da Motta
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 7-Aug-68
Description: From Majorca Bulletin. Benito suggests that the work of Philip Newman should be further honoured by naming the Pollensa Festival after him
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1969
Description: Brief note about Philip Newman mentioning that when he died a street in Lisbon was named after him
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 2-Sep-70
Description: From Majorca Times. Brief review of concert on last night of the 9th Pollensa Festival at which Naum Sluszny performed four of Beethoven's piano sonatas, both as a tribute to Beethoven in his bicentennial year and as a tribute to Philip Newman. Includes an interview with Sluszny in which he claims that Philip Newman was a great friend
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 8-Sep-72
Description: From Jewish Gazette. Shows photograph of Philip Newman's father, Cantor Harris Newman. Includes additional copy of article
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 12-Sep-72
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Gives details of third concert of the Pollensa Festival, September 1963 at which the Belgian pianist Stephanie Cambier played
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 19-Aug-73
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Outlines forthcoming Pollensa Festival. Mentions that the festival owes its musical fame to Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: Sep-73
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Reviews the opening concert of the 12th Pollensa Festival and mentions that no one failed to honour Philip Newman as the audience walked past his life-like mask in a corner of the cloisters at Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: Sep-75
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Reviews concert given by Radu Aldulescu and Angel Soler at the close of the 14th Pollensa Festival and mentions that the audience lingered to admire the bust of Philip Newman in the cloisters at Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1978
Description: Newspaper cutting showing the choir of Manchester Great Synagogue in 1910, including Philip and Harris Newman
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 17-Aug-79
Description: From the Jewish Telegraph. Announces Pearl Newman's donation of records relating to Philip Newman to the Royal Northern College of Music. Provides brief details of Philip Newman's life and states that the material will help revive Philip Newman's name as one of the college's most distinguished sons
Level: File / Extent: 28 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 6-Jul-81
Description: See p25, "El sabado empezo el XX Festival de Pollenca." Outlines forthcoming festival and mentions that the violist Werner Kloor was to give a recital, accompanied by Garcia Morante and dedicated to the memory of Philip Newman
Level: File / Extent: 24 pages
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 11-Jul-81
Description: See p5, "Brilliant inauguration of Pollensa Festival." Describes the 20th Pollensa Festival as a special tribute to its founder, Philip Newman. Mentions that Pearl Newman attended and shows a photograph of her beneath the bust of Philip Newman in the cloisters at Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 12-Jul-81
Description: From Mallorca Magazine. Reports the inauguration of the 20th Pollensa Festival and that Pearl Newman attended. Includes a photograph of her standing beneath the bust of Philip Newman in the cloisters at Pollensa
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: Nov-81
Description: Newspaper article. Shows photograph of Philip Newman and a Majorcan composer, Antonio Torrandell. Announces a concert to commemorate the centenary of the composer's birth
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Eker, Anna (fl.1980s)
Dates: 30-Apr-82
Description: From the Jewish Gazette. Article by Anna Eker, who had accompanied Philip Newman on the piano during the period when he studied in Berlin. Interesting account of her and her father's friendship with Philip and Harris Newman. Includes photocopy of article
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Genestar, Juan Adrover (fl.1960s-1983), luthier
Dates: 4-Mar-83
Description: From Baleares. Juan Adrover Genestar, a guitar repairer, tells how he once repaired Philip Newman's violin and that in return, Philip Newman offered to pay for him to go to London and Paris to see how guitars are constructed in other places. See N191 for translation
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: 30-Jun-86
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Announces Pearl Newman's endowment of a prize in Philip Newman's memory at the Royal Northern College of Music. Also mentions her donation of the present collection of memorabilia to the College
Level: File / Extent: 2 leaves
Creator: Greenberg, Harold J. (fl.1960s-1980s)
Dates: 30-Dec-87
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Account of the current state of the Pollensa Festival mentioning Philip Newman's role in its history.
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 28-Jun-88
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Outlines the forthcoming 27th Pollensa Festival mentioning that Philip Newman was its founder. States that the festival has "in its own way become as important as those of Lucerne, Edinburgh, Granada and Salzburg"
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 25-Jun-88
Description: From Majorca Daily Bulletin. Advertisement, listing concerts in forthcoming Pollensa Festival
Level: File / Extent: 1 leaf
Creator: Pettitt, Stephen (fl.1990s-2010s), writer
Dates: 1990
Description: Newspaper article. Reviews performance of the Berg Violin Concerto played by Nigel Kennedy and Schoenberg's Erwartung sung by Dame Gwyneth Jones, with the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Andrew Davis
Level: File / Extent: 1 photograph
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: A portrait taken by Reavy, 40 King Street Manchester
Level: File / Extent: 1 sheet
Creator: Festival De Pollença (1962-present)
Dates: 1981
Description: Poster advertising the 20th anniversary of the Pollenca Festival
Level: File / Extent: 3 sheets
Dates: 18-Jul-58
Description: Philip Newman explaining he has come to London to see David Oistrach about his tour in Russia. Speaks of his holidays and Queen Elisabeth's birthday.
Level: File / Extent: 4 sheets
Creator: Newman, Pearl (1900-fl.1980s)
Dates: undated
Description: Pearl speaks of the interest that has been shown in the Newman material and encloses photographs, one of an audience in Africa and two of Philip Newman's gravestone
Level: File / Extent: 1 vinyl record and 1 booklet
Dates: undated
Description: Side 1/ 1. Recitativo et Scherzon Caprice (F. Kriesler) dedicated to Eugene Ysaye. 2. Allemanda (Eugene Ysaye) from the Sonata op. 27 no. 4, to Kreisler. 3. Grand Caprice (P. Locatelli - C. Thomson). Side 2/ 4. Recuerdos de la Alhhambra (Tarrega). 5. Chant des Oisseaux (Philip Newman) with organ accompaniement. 6. Impressions d'Espagne (Philip Newman).
Level: File / Extent: 1 tape
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Transferred from Matrix no. AA 111 615 1-2L 1 670 1
Level: File / Extent: 1 tape
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: 1960
Level: File / Extent: 1 tape
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 tape
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Level: File / Extent: 1 item
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Framed portrait of Philip Newman as a young man.
Level: Item / Extent: 1 item
Creator: Anonymous - unknown creator
Dates: undated
Description: Elisabeth is seated in a wheelchair with Philip Newman stood behind her. Another lady is seated next to Elizabeth and there are 2 other men in the picture. Black and White image, mounted.
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