This present Friday, March 15, 1816, will be performed (for the only time this season) the sacred oratorio of The Messiah. Composed by G.F. Handel. To particular parts of which will be introduced the additional accompaniments of W.A. Mozart.

Record ID: 
413382
Accession number: 
PMC 1283.7
Title: 
This present Friday, March 15, 1816, will be performed (for the only time this season) the sacred oratorio of The Messiah. Composed by G.F. Handel. To particular parts of which will be introduced the additional accompaniments of W.A. Mozart.
Published: 
[London] : E. Macleish, Printer, 2 Bow-Street, [1816].
Credit Line: 
Purchased on the Mary Flagler Cary Fund, 1998.
Notes: 

End of part I, the celebrated Mons. Drouet ... will repeat the concerto, performed with such enthusiasticadmiration and applause on Friday last.
Principal performers: Miss Stephens, Mrs Childe, Master Williams, Master Harris, Madame Marconi, Mr. Braham, Mr. Hammond, Mr. Norris, Mr. Tinney, Mr. Bellamy.
Leader of the band, Mr. Ware; organ, Mr. S Wesley. The whole under the direction of Mr. C.I. Ashley. Orchestra personnel listed.
Other upcoming performances described on sheet: The school for scandal, Guy Mannering.
Library copy pasted on sheet, 32.5 x 20 cm.

Associated names: 

Macleish, E. (Elizabeth), active 1799-1823, printer.

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Department: 
Music Manuscripts and Printed Music
Music Collection: 
Mary Flagler Cary Music Collection