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Event Comment: Benefit for Mme Mara. Morning Chronicle, 4 June; Tickets to be had of Mme Mara, No. 25, Queen Anne-street, East. Receipts: #233 5s. 6d. (170.5.6; 56.9.0; 6.11.0; tickets: none listed) (charge: #161 10s.)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Dido Queen Of Carthage

Cast
Role: Dido Actor: Mme Mara

Afterpiece Title: The Citizen

Cast
Role: Beaufort Actor: Bland
Event Comment: Afterpiece: 39th [recte 40th] time [i.e. in continuation of the reckoning for the previous season, when it had been acted 39 times]. The Ballet composed by Byrn. The Music composed, and the Ancient Scots Music selected and adapted, by Shield. The Overture by Reeve. Receipts: #323 3s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Road To Ruin

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

Performance Comment: Principal Characters in the Ballet-Byrn, Follett, Farley, Cranfield, Blurton, Mme Rossi (1st appearance on this stage); Musical Characters-Munden, Darley, Gray, Mrs Blanchard, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr. Cast adjusted from Songs (T. Cadell, 1791): Oscar-Byrn; Carrol-Follett; Morven-Farley; Draco-Cranfield; Fingal-Blurton; Malvina-Mme Rossi; Pedlar-Munden; Bards, Peasantry-Darley, Gray, Mrs Blanchard, Miss Broadhurst, Mrs Martyr.

Music: In afterpiece: the Harp and Pipes-Weippert, Courtney

Event Comment: A new Grand Serious Opera. With Grand Chorusses, new Dresses, Scenery and Decorations. The Music composed by Paisiello. Under the direction of Pederici. [Bruni was from the Opera, Milan.

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.
Related Works
Related Work: I Giuochi d'Agrigento Author(s): Alessandro Pepoli

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

Event Comment: Among the Instrumental Performers are C. Ashley, Patria, Sarjant, Mahon, Boyce, Mountain, Lavenu, Simpson, Gwilliam, Purney, Munro, Leander, Kaye, Sharp, Wood, &c. &c. Double Drums, Bass Trumpets, &c. The whole under the Direction of Ashley. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gallery 2s. Upper Gallery 1s. No Money to be returned. Places to be had of Brandon at the Box-Office in Hart-Street. The Doors to be opened at 5:30. To begin at 6:30 [same throughout oratorio season]. Books of the Performance, 6d. each, may be had at the Theatre. The Director's Books have these words at the bottom of each Title Page: "Printed by H. Macleish, Recorder Office, Duke's-court, Drury-lane.

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.
Cast
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. 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

Cast
Role: Leader of the Band Actor: G. Ashley

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: Honor and arms Actor: Reynolds
Role: Mad Bess Actor: Mme Mara
Role: Gird on thy sword Actor: Grand Chorus

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

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

Event Comment: A new Serious Opera; the Music by Andreozzi, [with additions by] Cimarosa, Federici and Sarti. Under the Direction of Federici. With new Dresses, Scenery and Decorations

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: Asprando Actor: Garelli
Role: Teodolinda Actor: Mme Mara.
Related Works
Related Work: Teodolinda Author(s): Gaetano AndreozziGiandomenico

Dance: End I: Divertisement, as17930126

Ballet: End Opera: Venus and Adonis. As17930226

Event Comment: A New Serious Opera [1st time; SER 2, by Teresa Bandettino]; the Music [a pasticcio] by Sarti, Giardanello [i.e. G. Giordani], Tarchi and Federici. Under the direction of Federici. With new Dresses, Scenes, &c. [In 2nd ballet the playbill retains Nivelon as Achilles , but "Favre Gardel took the part of Achilles, vice Nivelon' (Diary, 12 June).

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.
Related Works
Related Work: Odenato and Zenobia Author(s): Teresa Bandettino

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

Performance Comment: As17930423, but Achilles-Favre Gardel; Egisthus-Aumer? [see17930615 and 17930618.see17930615 and 17930618.
Event Comment: Afterpiece: Taken from Ossian. Ballet composed by Byrn. The Music composed, and the Ancient Scots Music selected and adapted by Shield. The Overture by Reeve. Receipts: #267 3s. (259.17; 7.6)

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

Event Comment: A Serious Opera, the music by Bianchi, under whose direction this Opera is now revived, and the Chorusses under Dr Arnold. ["A little miscreant Italian cabal, who have endeavoured to derange the performances at this Theatre, attempted to hiss Kelly, who had generously come from Drury Lane Theatre that the serious Opera might not be interrupted. The liberal feelings of the English subscribers overpowered the noise, and Kelly received the applause which his spirit deserved" (Morning Chronicle, 9 Feb.).

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
Related Works
Related Work: Semiramide; o, La Vendetta di Nino Author(s): Ferdinando Moretti

Dance: As17950124

Event Comment: A New Opera (1st time [in London; 1st performed at Venice, 1792]), accompanied with Chorusses; the music entirely new, composed [i.e. revised] here by Bianchi. With entirely new Scenes, designed by Hamilton and executed by Walmsley, Dresses and Decorations

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

Event Comment: Afterpiece [1st time; MD 2, by William Pearce. The Masque was produced in honor of the marriage of the Prince of Wales and Princess Caroline of Brunswick, 8 April 1795]: The Overture composed expressly for the Occasion by Haydn, as is the rest of the Music by Salomon [and see 9 Apr.]. The Scenery, Machinery, Decorations and Dresses are entirely New, and Designed by Noverre, except St. George's Hall, painted by the late Signor Cipriani. The Scenery executed by Hodgins, Walmsley, Phillips, Lupino, Hollogan, and many Assistants. The Machinery and Decorations by Sloper. Goosetree and Martinelli. The Dresses by Lupino, Dick and Mrs Egan. Books of the Songs to be had at the Theatre. "On the 10th [of April] I was at the Covent Garden Theatre-to see the big Spectacul [sic]-Windsor Castle, the music by Salomon quite passable. The decorations-costumes-scenery, and the enormous amount of people on the stage are exaggerated. All the Gods of Heaven and Hell, and everything that lives on the earth are in the piece" (Haydn, 299). Morning Chronicle, 7 May 1795: This Day is published Windsor Castle (1s. 6d.). Receipts: #266 8s. 6d. (250.12.6; 15.16.0)

Performances

Mainpiece Title: The Rage

Cast
Role: Groom Actor: Simmons

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.
Cast
Role: representing the Marriage of Peleus and Thetis Actor:
Role: Proteus Actor: Holland
Role: Hebe Actor: Mme Rossi
Role: Thetis Actor: Mme Prevost
Role: Terpsichore Actor: Mlle St.Amand
Role: The Masque commences with the View of A Grove Actor:
Role: he is her intended Husband Actor: Peleus approaching, offers her his hand, which she respectfully accepts-the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-
Role: which she respectfully accepts Actor: the Characters retire, and the Clouds gradually dispersing, discover Mount Olympus-
Role: and Amphitrite Actor:
Role: and Proserpine Actor:
Role: and Eacus Actor:
Role: Nymphs and Swains Actor:
Role: enraged at not being invited to the sacred Festiva Actor: 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
Role: For the Fairest" Actor: 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
Role: who adjudge it to Thetis Actor: Pluto enraged by the menaces of Discord directs her to be bound in Chains, and forced away, after which the Ceremony is concluded
Role: Festoons of Flowers descend Actor: Cupids ascend supporting a Medallion and the Letters G. C.
Role: ] Actor: 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
Role: Grand Chorus Actor:

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: Sandrino Actor: Brida
Role: Lisetta Actor: Mme Morichelli

Dance: As17950411

Event Comment: A New Heroic Opera [1st performed at Fontainbleau, 1773], in 3 acts, with Chorusses under the direction of Kelly. The Subscribers and the Public are respectfully entreated to observe that, at the pressing desire of the Subscribers, this Theatre will now be opened, without waiting for the arrival of the Performers expected from abroad; consequently the Entertainments cannot be expected to be so complete as otherwise they would have been if the opening had been delayed until the arrival of all the Company. Pit 10s. 6d. Gallery 5s. The Upper Boxes to be taken by the season or by the night. The Doors to be opened at 6:30. To begin exactly at 7:30 [see 7 June 1796]

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
Related Works
Related Work: La Bella Arsene Author(s): Pierre Monsigny

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.]
Related Works
Related Work: Semiramide; o, La Vendetta di Nino Author(s): Ferdinando Moretti

Dance: As17960102

Event Comment: A Serious Opera (1st time at this Theatre [1st performed at Venice, 1783]); the Music by Bianchi. "The splendour of the Opera this year in point of crowd and fashion surpasses every thing within our memory. It used to be only full on the Saturday evening...Mlle Parisot, a new dancer from Paris, is a most beautiful figure, about 18 years of age...Her balance is postively magical, for her person was almost horizontal while turning as on a pivot on her toe" (Morning Chronicle, 10 Feb.). "[Mlle Parisot's] acting proves what art may effect by beautiful simplicity. She never makes use of those tours de force with which the best female dancers at Paris still endeavour to shine. Every step of Mlle Parisot is marked by the greatest truth and dignity of nature. Every one of her movements is expressive, spirited and harmonious" (Goede, pp. 264-65)

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).

Music: As17960219

Event Comment: A new Serious Opera [1st time; by Lorenzo DaPonte]; the music entirely new, composed here by Bianchi. With Chorusses and new Scenery, Decorations and Dresses

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

Event Comment: 2nd ballet: Revived, and brought forward under the direction of Barre. The Music, with additional Airs, by Mazzinghi. The Scenery entirely new, painted by Greenwood and assistants under his Direction. The Dresses new by Sestini. "This dance is the composition of the celebrated Noverre, and it is totally different from the ballet under the same title, brought out at Paris under Gardel...The torches and swords of fire in hands of Furies produced so tremendous an effect that a part of audience seemed petrified at agonies of Psyche. Much of this effect was produced by the strong reflection from glass pannels of boxes" (Morning Chronicle, 19 Dec.). The frequenters of Opera are respectfully acquainted that Posts with Chains are placed all along front of Theatre to prevent Carriages from driving upon the foot way, so that Chairs can in future come by great door in the Haymarket with perfect safety

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: Evandro Actor:
Role: Alceste Actor: Mme Banti

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

Performances

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].

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)

Event Comment: Mainpiece: Divided into Two Parts. Afterpiece [1st time; CANT 1. Larpent MS 1156; not published. The playbill omits Apollo; added in MS]: With Chorusses and Dances. The Music composed new for occasion by Bianchi. The Dances also new, by Gallet. Poetry by DaPonte. In honour of the Glorious Victory of His Majesty's Navy [off Cape St. Vincent] on the 14th of last Month

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.
Event Comment: A New, Grand, Serious Opera, with Chorusses [1st time; SER 2, by Lorenzo DaPonte]. The Music by Bianchi

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

Event Comment: "Opera, for first time. Dance of 'Bacchus and Ariadne.' We have advanced to the point of seeing people dance naked" (Windham Diary (9 Dec. 1797), p. 383)

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