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Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Giuochi D'agrigento

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Bruni (1st appearance in this country), Kelly, Rovedino, Braghetti, Garelli, Sga Belloli, Mme Mara; Cast from libretto (J. Hammond 1793]): Clearco-Domenico Bruni; Eraclide-Kelly; Cleone-Carlo Rovedino; Filosseno-Braghetti; Elpenore-Garelli; Egesta-Sga Marianna Belloli; Aspasia-Mme Mara.
Cast
Role: Aspasia Actor: Mme Mara.

Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17930126; End II: Les Epoux du Tempe-Mlle Hilligsberg, Mlle Millerd, Favre Gardel, Nivelon, Gentili (1st appearance in this country)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0

Performance Comment: Principal Vocal Parts-Incledon, Bartleman, Reynolds (from Durham), Kelly, Mme Mara, Miss Sharp, Mrs Crouch; Leader of the Band-G. Ashley; Organ-J. Ashley.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: God save the King-Chorus (Coronation Anthems); Overture-(Esther); The Dettingen te Deum-; in which Holy Holy Lord-Mme Mara [Rodelinda].Rodelinda].

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Overture, Dead March-(Saul); When the ear heard him-Quartetto see17930313 His body is buried-Semi-Chorus; But his Name liveth-Chorus (Funeral Anthems); O God@like Youth-Miss Sharp (Saul); Gentle Airs-Incledon; accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley (Athalia); Fall'n is the Foe-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); What tho' I trace each herb and flow'r-Mrs Crouch (Solomon); Lord of Eternity-Chorus; Behold the Nations-; O Baal-Chorus (Deborah); Pious orgies-Mme Mara (Judas Maccabaeus); He gave them hailstones-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt); Concerto on the violin-Mme Gautherot.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Second Oboe Concerto-; Sound an Alarm-Kelly; We hear-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); Ye sacred Priests, Farewell ye limpid springs-Mme Mara (Jephtha); Hear Jacob's God-Chorus (Samson); Arm arm ye brave-Bartleman; We come-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); O Magnify the Lord-Mrs Crouch (Chandos? Anthems); The Lord shall reign-Chorus; And Miriam the Prophetess, Sing ye to the Lord-Mme Mara; The horse and his rider-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt); God save Great George our King, To Arms, Britons strike home-Chorus (Purcell).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Music

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Overture-(Occasional Oratorio); Shall I in Mamre's fertile plain-Bartleman; For all these mercies-Chorus (Joshua); Thou shalt bring them in-Miss Sharp (Israel in Egypt); O filial piety, No cruel father-Kelly (Saul); When his loud voice-Chorus (Jephtha); Lord what is man-Mrs Crouch (Semele); Total eclipse-Incledon; O first created beam-Chorus (Samson); Lord remember David-Mme Mara (Sosarme); Fix'd in his everlasting seat-Chorus (Samson).
Cast
Role: Lord remember David Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Fifth Grand Concerto-; Pleasure my former ways resigning-Kelly (Time and Truth); Tyrants would-Mme Mara; Tyrants ye in vain-Chorus (Athalia); Wise men flattering-Mrs Crouch (Judas Maccabaeus); It must be so, Pour forth no more-Bartleman; No more to Ammon's God-Chorus (Jephtha); O worse than death, Angels ever bright and fair-Mme Mara (Theodora); O God who in thy heavenly hand-Chorus [Joseph].Joseph].

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Ye sons of Israel-Chorus (Joshua); The Captive King-Incledon, Chorus (The Words by Dr Wolcot); Honor and arms-Reynolds (Samson); See the conquering hero comes-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); Together let us range-Mrs Crouch, Kelly (Solomon, by Boyce); Then round about-Chorus (Samson); Mad Bess-Mme Mara (Purcell); Gird on thy sword-Grand Chorus (Saul); God save Great our King, To Arms, Britons strike home-Chorus (Purcell).
Cast
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Mme Mara

Song: In Part III: Captivity-Mrs Crouch [, as17930220

Music: End Part I: concerto on the violoncello-C. Ashley

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Teodolinda

Performance Comment: [Principal Characters by Bruni, Kelly, Rovedino, Garelli, Sga Belloli, Mme Mara. Cast from libretto (J. Hammond 1793]): Agilulfo-Domenico Bruni; Minolfi-Kelly; Rodoaldo-Rovedino; Asprando-Garelli; Ermellinda-Sga M. Belloli; Teodolinda-Mme Mara.
Cast
Role: Teodolinda Actor: Mme Mara.

Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17930126

Ballet: End Opera: Venus and Adonis. As17930226

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Odenato And Zenobia

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Bruni, Kelly, Rovedino, Garelli, Sga Belloli, Mme Mara. Cast from Larpent MS 987: Odenato-Bruni; Aureliano-Kelly; Arbate-Rovedino; Publio-Garelli; Delmirena-Sga Belloli; Zenobia-Mme Mara.

Dance: End I: Le Jaloux Puni, as17930601 but Mlle _Gardel, Master Menage; +The Court Minuet-Favre Gardel, Mlle Millerd; a new Pas Seul-Mlle Hilligsberg

Ballet: End Opera: Iphiginia in Aulide. As17930423, but Achilles-Favre Gardel; Egisthus-Aumer? [see17930615 and 17930618

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Provok'd Husband

Afterpiece Title: Oscar and Malvina; or, The Hall of Fingal

Performance Comment: Principal Characters in Ballet-Holland, Follett, Farley, Cranfield, Blurton, Mme Rossi; Musical Characters-Munden, Townsend, Linton, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr. [Cast adjusted from playbill of 20 Oct. 1791: Oscar-Holland; Carrol-Follett; Morven-Farley; Draco-Cranfield; Fingal-Blurton; Malvina-Mme Rossi; Pedlar-Munden; Bards, Peasantry-Townsend, Linton, Mrs Mountain, Mrs Martyr.]

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Scola Dei Maritati

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Bonfanti, Cipriani, Rovedino, Morelli, Mme Morichelli. Cast from Larpent MS 1053: Capitan Sbaraglia-Bonfanti; Fiuta-Cipriani; Don Giglio-Rovedino; Bonario-Morelli; Conte Lelio-Brida; Valerio-Torregiani; Donna Ciprigna-Mme Morichelli; Isabella-Sga Colombati; Cilia-Sga Pastorelli.

Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17941220; End II: L'Espiegle Soubrette, as17950124

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramide; Or, La Vendetta Di Nino

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Kelly, Rovedino, Mme Banti. Cast adjusted from libretto (C. Clarke, 1794): Arsace-Kelly; Seleuco-C. Rovedino; Mitrane-Cipriani?; Oroe-Braghetti; Ombra di Nino-Torregiani; Semiramide-Mme Brig. Banti; Azema-Sga Colombati.
Cast
Role: Semiramide Actor: Mme Brig. Banti

Dance: As17950124

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Aci E Galatea

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Brida, Rovedino, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (C. Clarke, 1795): Aci-Brida; Polifemo-Rovedino; Oronte-Bonfanti; Lisia-Braghetti; Galatea-Mme Banti; Dorinda-Sga Colombati.
Cast
Role: Galatea Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: As17950228

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 1

Afterpiece Title: Windsor Castle 2

Performance Comment: A Grand Masque, invented and prepared undyr the Immediate Direction of Noverre, representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis-; [The Story from the Greek Writers. Peleus-Farley; Ganymede-Byrn; Proteus-Holland; Hymen-Mrs Martyr; Hebe-Mme Rossi; Minerva-Mrs Follett; Thetis-Mme Prevost (1st appearance); Cupid-Mrs Clendining; Terpsichore-Mlle St.Amand; Discord-Mlle Droma (1st appearance.); [The Masque commences with the View of A Grove-;[, sacred to Cupid and Hymen . Woods, Rocks, and Waterfalls form the Borders of the Sea, which terminates by the Horizon; the Genii of the Morn-; [are seen, preceded by Aurora-; [Fame sounding her Trumpet, proclaims to Mortals the Arrival of Thetis ; several splendid Barges appear, from the last of which Thetis disembarks, attended by Hymen, the Graces-; Groups of Cupids-; Zephyrs-; [Peleus enters, accompanied by Cupid and Minerva with her Suite; Thetis resigns herself to the Protection of Minerva, and perceiving Peleus, is struck with Admiration, but not knowing him, is informed by Cupid, he is her intended Husband-Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-; [with the Gods and Goddesses assembled to behold the Nuptials; the Temple of Jupiter- [is seen on one side, that of Cupid on the other; Jupiter-[seated, accompanied by; Juno-; Mars-; Hercules-; Apollo-; Bacchus-; Mercury-; Saturn-; Diana-; Venus-; Ceres-; Victory-; Cybelle-; the Destinies-; Neptune-; [and Amphitrite-; [arise from the Sea in their Watry Car Pluto-; [and Proserpine-; [ascend, together with Rhadamanthus-; Minos-; [and Eacus-; [this is succeeded by A Magnificent Entree, in the following order: Sylvan Dancers-; Instrumental Performers-; Vocal Performers-; Rural Nymphs-; a Magnificent Column- [Richly Decorated, bearing the Emblematical Trophies ff War, Love, the Fine Arts; Rural Swains-; Virgins bearing Baskets of Flowers-; [The Goddess Hebe, attended by Cupids collected in a Picturesque Corbeille de Treillage ; Nymphs and Swains-[, attendants upon Thetis; Terpsichore; Ganymede; Proteus; Minerva borne by Warriors on a Military Trophy; Peleus and Thetis in a Splendid Chariot, drawn by Cupids, and attended by Hymen, Zephyrus : The High Priest; Priests bearing the Altar of Hymen; Tripods with Incense burning, followed by the Virtues, Truth, Justice, Benevolence, Clemency, Glory, Strength and Generosity. After the Procession, Thetis and Peleus being led to the Altar by the High Priest, just as they are receiving the Conjugal Cup, the Goddess Discord appears, enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festival-She attempts, in vain, to spread Confusion by throwing an Apple on the stage, inscribed "For the Fairest"-Cupid presents it to the Dieties, who adjudge it to Thetis-Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded; Peleus and Thetis are placed on a Magnificent Throne, attended by Hymen, Cupid, and the Grace3; variety of Dances are performed; and Peleus and Thetis are crowned with Wreaths. The Appearance of the Stage then changes to another Emblematical Spectacle. Festoons of Flowers descend-Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C. [i.e. George Caroline]-the Side Scenes draw off and discover Pyramids formed of Variegated Colours, bearing the Order of the Garter, and the Piece is concluded with a; Grand Chorus-; Dance-Ganymede, Proteus, Hebe, Terpsichore; accompanied on the Harp-Weippert.

Song: Part I: concludes with ancient British Airs-; Chorus of Bards-, accompanied on the Harp by Jones

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Conte Ridicolo

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Brida, Kelly, Rovedino, Morelli, Mme Morichelli. Cast from Larpent MS 1067: Sandrino-Brida; Gafforio-Kelly; Conte-Rovedino; Taddeo-Morelli; Ali-Cipriani; Lisetta-Mme Morichelli; Belisa-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Lisetta Actor: Mme Morichelli

Dance: As17950411

Performances

Mainpiece Title: La Bella Arsene

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Roselli, Rovedino, Morelli, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1795): Alcindoro-Roselli; Arturo-Rovedino; Carbonaro-Morelli; Arsene-Mme Banti; Eugenia-Sga Pastorelli; Alina-Sga Colombati.
Cast
Role: Arsene Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: WithDances by Onorati-

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Semiramide

Performance Comment: Principal Characters-Roselli, Rovedino, Mme Banti. [Cast adjusted from libretto (C. Clarke, 1794): Arsace-Roselli; +Seleuco-Rovedino; +Mitrane-$DeGiovanni; Oroe-$Braghetti; Semiramide-Mme Banti; +Azema-$Sga Colombati.]

Dance: As17960102

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Piramo E Tisbe

Performance Comment: Principal Performers-Roselli, Rovedino, Mme Banti. Cast from Larpent MS 114: Piramo-Roselli; Zoroa-Rovedino; Belesi-Braghetti; Zopiro-De Giovanni; Tisbe-Mme Banti; Zulima-Sga Colombati.

Dance: End I: A New Divertissementin which-Mlle Parisot will dance, for the first time in this Country; End Opera: Paul et Virginie, as17960116

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music From The Works Of Handel

Performance Comment: As17960212, but Principal Vocal Performers-Mme Mara.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Overture (Occasional Oratorio)-; Come ever smiling-Miss Leak (Judas Maccabaeus); It must be so-Sale; Pour forth no more-Sale; No more to Ammon's God-Chorus (Jephtha); Now heaven-Miss Parke; Lord what is man-Miss Parke (Semele); Every day will I give-Kelly (Chandos? Anthems); Then round about-Chorus (Samson); O worse than death-Mme Mara; Angels ever bright-Mme Mara (Theodora); The Mighty power-Chorus [Athalia].Athalia].

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Second Oboe Concerto-; Gentle airs-Nield (Athalia); Ye men of Gaza-Miss Leak (Samson); The trumpet's loud-Kelly, Chorus [Dryden's Ode]; Sweet bird-Miss Parke; accompanied on the violin-G. Ashley (L'Allegro); Arm arm ye brave-; We come-Chorus (Judas Maccabaeus); Lord remember David-Mme Mara (Redemption); Gird on thy sword-Chorus (Saul).
Cast
Role: Lord remember David Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Introduction and Chorus-; Ye sons of Israel-byChorus (Joshua); Tears such as tender-Bartleman [Deborah]; O let eternal honors-Miss Parke; From mighty Kings-Miss Parke (Judas Maccabaeus); Softly rise-Nield; accompanied on the bassoon-Parkinson; Ye southern breezes-Chorus (Solomon, by Boyce); Mad Bess-Mme Mara (composed by Purcell); The horse and his rider-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).
Cast
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Mme Mara

Music: As17960219

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Antigona

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Roselli, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (W. Glindon, 1796): Emone-A. Roselli; Creonte-G. Viganoni; Adrasto-P. Braghetti; Nearco-P. DeGiovanni; Antigona-Mme Brigida Banti; Ismene-Sga Bigi.
Cast
Role: Antigona Actor: Mme Brigida Banti

Dance: As17960423

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'amor Fra Le Vendemmie

Dance: End I: Flora et Zephire, as17961126

Ballet: End Opera: L'Amour et Psiche. L'Amour-Didelot; Psiche-Mme Hilligsberg (Oracle, 19 Dec.); Adonis-Gentili (Morning Chronicle, 19 Dec.); unassigned-Mme Rose, Mlle Parisot, Fialon

Performance Comment: L'Amour-Didelot; Psiche-Mme Hilligsberg (Oracle, 19 Dec.); Adonis-Gentili (Morning Chronicle, 19 Dec.); unassigned-Mme Rose, Mlle Parisot, Fialon.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alceste

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Rovedino, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast from libretto (DaPonte, 1797): Nume Infernale-Rovedino; Admeto-Viganoni; Gran Sacerdote-Braghetti; Evandro-; Alceste-Mme Banti; Ismene-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Alceste Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: WithDances- Incidental, composed by Gallet; End Opera: Pizarre, as17970211

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Sacred Selection 0; Messiah 0

Afterpiece Title: A Grand Sacred Selection 1

Performance Comment: Part I. Overture- (Occasional Oratorio); Arm arm ye brave-Bartleman; We come-Chorus [Judas Maccabaeus]; Lord what is man?-Miss Poole [Semele]; Total eclipse-Braham; O first created beam-Chorus [Samson]; The mighty power-Chorus [Athalia]; O worse than death, Angels ever bright and fair-Mme Mara [Theodora]; Fixed in his everlasting seat-Chorus [Samson].Samson].

Afterpiece Title: A Grand Sacred Selection 2

Performance Comment: Part II. Ye Sons of Israel-Chorus; Shall I in Mamre's-Bartleman; For all these mercies-Chorus [Joshua]; My Faith and Truth-Miss Poole, Master Elliot; Return O God of Hosts-Sga Galli [Samson]; First concerto Op. 3 Geminiani-G. Ashley; Deeper and deeper still, Waft her angels-Braham [Jephtha]; Thy right hand O Lord-Chorus [Israel in Egypt]; Holy Holy Lord-Mme Mara [Redemption]; He gave them hailstones-Chorus [Israel in Egypt].Israel in Egypt].
Cast
Role: Holy Holy Lord Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: A Grand Sacred Selection 3

Performance Comment: Part III. Overture and Dead March- (Saul); Great Jehovah's awful-Master Elliot [Israel in Egypt]; In sweetest Harmony-Mme Mara; O fatal Day-Chorus [Saul]; Gentle Airs-Braham; [accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley [Athalia]; Fallen is the Foe-Chorus [Judas Maccabaeus]; O magnify the Lord-Miss Poole [Chandos Anthems]; The Lord shall reign-Chorus; For the Horse of Pharoah, Sing ye to the Lord-Mme Mara; The Horse and his Rider-Double Chorus [Israel in Egypt].Israel in Egypt].

Music: End I: concerto on pedal harp-Miss Dupree (1st appearance in public)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Consiglio Imprudente

Afterpiece Title: Le Nozze del Tamigi e Bellona

Performance Comment: Bellona-Mme Banti; Tamigi-Viganoni; Apollo-Rovedino; Genio d'Africa-Didelot; Genio d'Asia-Gentili; Genio d'America-Mlle Parisot.
Cast
Role: Bellona Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: End I: Peggy's Love-, as17961220

Ballet: Ballet succeeding to and analogous to the Cantata. Doris-Mme Rose; Nerid-Didelot; Ocean-Gentili; Amphitrite-Mlle Parisot; Thetis-Mme Hilligsberg

Performance Comment: Doris-Mme Rose; Nerid-Didelot; Ocean-Gentili; Amphitrite-Mlle Parisot; Thetis-Mme Hilligsberg.
Cast
Role: Doris Actor: Mme Rose
Role: Thetis Actor: Mme Hilligsberg.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Rovedino, Bonfanti, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast from Larpent MS 1174: Polifonte-Rovedino; Euriso-Bonfanti; Egisto-Viganoni; Adrasto-Braghetti; Merope-Mme Banti; Ismene-Sga Pastorelli.
Cast
Role: Merope Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: As17961220

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Nina

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Rovedino, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast adjusted from libretto (J. Davenport, 1797): Conte-Rovedino; Lindoro-G. Viganoni; Giorgio-L. Bonfanti; Nina-Mme Banti; Elisa-Sga Colombati.
Cast
Role: Nina Actor: Mme Banti

Dance: As17971202

Ballet: Ariadne et Bacchus. As17971202

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Evelina

Performance Comment: Principal Characters by Rovedino, Viganoni, Mme Banti. Cast adjusted from libretto (DaPonte, 1797): Arviro-Rovedino; Irvino-Viganoni; Vellino-Bonfanti; Modred-Braghetti; Messala-DeGiovanni; Evelina-Mme Banti.
Cast
Role: Evelina Actor: Mme Banti.

Dance: As17971202

Ballet: Ariadne et Bacchus. As17971202

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Evelina

Dance: End I: L'Offrande a Terpsichore-, as17971202; End Opera: [a new grand Ballet, composed by Gallet with music by Bossi], Constante et Alcidonis- [but review in Morning Chronicle, 7 Feb., refers to Didelot, Mme Rose, Laborie, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg

Performance Comment: , refers to Didelot, Mme Rose, Laborie, Mme Laborie, Mme Hilligsberg.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Grand Selection 0 Of Sacred Music, From The Works Of Handel; Messiah

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 1

Performance Comment: Overture- (Esther); The Dettingen Te Deum, Holy holy Lord-Mme Mara.
Cast
Role: Holy holy Lord Actor: Mme Mara.

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 2

Performance Comment: Fifth Grand Concerto-; Come all noble souls who skill'd in music's art- (composed by Dr Rogers, 1673); The smiling dawn-Miss Dufour (Jephtha); Honour and arms-Reinhold (Samson); O Magnify the Lord-Miss Poole (Chandos? Anthems); O Baal-Chorus (Deborah); Gentle Airs-Incledon; accompanied on the violoncello-C. Ashley (Athalia); My faith and truth-Miss Poole, Master Elliot (Samson); Ye sacred priests, Farewell ye limpid-Mme Mara (Jephtha); He gave them hailstones-Double Chorus (Israel in Egypt).
Cast
Role: Farewell ye limpid Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: Grand Selection 3

Performance Comment: Overture and Dead March-; In sweetest harmony-Mme Mara; O fatal day-Chorus (Saul); Ye men of Gaza-Miss Poole (Samson); Softly rise-Incledon; accompanied on the bassoon-Parkinson (Boyce's Solomon); Mad Bess, Let them come if they dare, Genius of England from thy pleasant bower of bliss arise-Mme Mara, Chorus (Purcell); To arms Britons strike home-Incledon, Reinhold, Full Chorus.

Music: End I: concerto on violin-Master Pinto; End II: concerto on the Piano Forte-Dussek