Record ID
402203
Accession number
PMC 1147
Object title
Oratorios. Theatre Royal, Covent-Garden The nobility, gentry, and public in general, are respectfully informed, the performances will commence at this theatre, tomorrow evening, Friday, Feb. 6, 1818 with a grand selection.
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Purchased on the Mary Flagler Cary Fund in 1998.
Notes
"In which Miss Stephens will sing 'In sweetest harmony,' - 'Farewell ye limpid springs,' - and an Italian scena 'Ah compire.' (violin obligato, Mr Ware) Miss Frith 'Pious orgies' - & 'Cease awhile.' Miss George 'The hymn of Eve.' Master Donaldson 'O Lord our governor.' and Miss Corri 'Holy, holy Lord,' - a bravura by Zingarelli - and the favorite duetto of 'Vado ma almen,' with Mr. Braham. Mr. Braham 'Alexis,' (accompanied on the violoncello by Mr. Lindley) - 'Deeper and deeper still,'- 'Waft her angels,' - and a new song, entitled 'The sailor's petition.' Mr. Thorne 'Angel of life.' and Mr. Tinney 'Friend of the brave' The grand choruses of 'The Lord shall reign,' - 'The many rend the skies,' - 'The heavens are telling,' - 'Gloria in excelsis,' - and the Coronation anthem, will be introduced. End of Part I., A concerto on the flute by Mr. Drouet, who will introduce the favourite air of 'Hope told a flattering tale, ' with variations. At the commencement of Part II. An organ voluntary by Mr. Jacobs.'"
"'The whole under the direction of Mr. C.I. Ashley.'"
"'Principal performers: Miss Stephens, Miss Frith, Miss George, Master Donaldson (their first appearance) and Miss Corri, (from the King's Theatre), Mr Braham, Mr. Norris, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Miller, Mr. Thorne, and Mr. Tinney. Leader of the band, Mr. Ware, organ, Mr. Jacobs, organist of the Surrey Chapel.'"
Includes announcements for performances at Covent Garden for the following week, together with the names of some cast members scheduled to appear.
"'The whole under the direction of Mr. C.I. Ashley.'"
"'Principal performers: Miss Stephens, Miss Frith, Miss George, Master Donaldson (their first appearance) and Miss Corri, (from the King's Theatre), Mr Braham, Mr. Norris, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Miller, Mr. Thorne, and Mr. Tinney. Leader of the band, Mr. Ware, organ, Mr. Jacobs, organist of the Surrey Chapel.'"
Includes announcements for performances at Covent Garden for the following week, together with the names of some cast members scheduled to appear.
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