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662 results for: Keyword - Sig and Signora Forti
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351
08 January 1737 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text by Xeno. Music by Broschi.] Lucy Wentworth, 8 Jan.: My mama has been so good to give me leave to goe to the Opera to night with Lady Anne. 'Tis to be a new one call'd Merophe, but the foolish Buffo's are to be left out which I am very glad of, but am sorry they are to have five hundred pound a piece for acting that silly stuf two nights if one may believe Mr Hamilton.The Opera is to be heard but once for he says 'tis the worst that ever was composed.-Wentworth Papers, p. 528. phay The Defeat of Apollo. Rehearsed. DDaily Advertiser, 11 Jan.: The Prologue to The Defeat of Apollo, which, in Compliment to some Gentlemen, was spoke last Saturday at the Rehearsal, encourages the Town to hope for what is new and entertaining. [For additional puffs, see Daily Advertiser, 11 and 12 Jan.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Merope

Performance Comment: Edition of 1736 lists: Merope-Signora Antonia Merighi; Epitide-Carlo Broschi called Farinello; Polifonte-Francesco Tolve; Argia-Signora Eliz. duParc called Francescina; Trasimede-Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierina; Anassandro-Antonio Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Merope Actor: Signora Antonia Merighi
Role: Argia Actor: Signora Eliz. duParc called Francescina
Role: Trasimede Actor: Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierina
Role: Anassandro Actor: Antonio Montagnana.

352
12 January 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Text possibly by A. Salvi. Music by Handel. Prince and Princess of Wales present.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminius

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 424, lists: Arminio-Annibale; Tusnelda-Signora Strada; Sigismonde-Conti; Ramise-Signora Bertolli; Segeste-Reinhold; Varo-Beard; Tullio-Signora Maria Caterina Negri.
Cast
Role: Tusnelda Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Sigismonde Actor: Conti
Role: Ramise Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Tullio Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri.

353
12 February 1737 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Demetrius

Performance Comment: Edition of 1737 lists: Cleonice-Signora Antonia Merighi; Alceste-Carlo Broschi called Farinello; Fenicio-Francesco Tolve; Olinto-Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierini; Barsene-Signora Elis. duParc called Francesina; Mitrane-Antonio Mantagnana.
Cast
Role: Cleonice Actor: Signora Antonia Merighi
Role: Olinto Actor: Signora Marg. Chimenti called Droghierini
Role: Barsene Actor: Signora Elis. duParc called Francesina

Afterpiece Title: Il Giocatore

354
16 February 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A New Opera. [Alteration of libretto by N. Beregani. Music by Handel.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Justin

Performance Comment: cnl, but Deutsch, Handel, p. 426, lists: Anastasio-Conti; Arianna-Signora Strada; Leocasta-Signora Bertolli; Amanzio-Signora Maria Caterina Negri; Giustino-Annibali; Vitaliano-Beard; Polidarte-Reinhold; La Fortuna-Savage.
Cast
Role: Arianna Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Leocasta Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Amanzio Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri

355
18 May 1737 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: A new Opera. [Text by A. Salvi. Music by Handel.] By His Majesty's Command, [Their Majesties expect to attend.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Berenice

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 435, lists: Berenice-Signora Strada; Selene-Signora Bertolli; Alessandro-Conti; Demetrio-Annibali; Arsace-Signora Maria Caterina Negri; Fabio-Beard; Aristobolo-Reinhold.
Cast
Role: Berenice Actor: Signora Strada
Role: Selene Actor: Signora Bertolli
Role: Alessandro Actor: Conti
Role: Arsace Actor: Signora Maria Caterina Negri

356
25 February 1738 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Opera. [Text possibly by Zeno. Music, a Handel pasticcio.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alessandro Severo

Performance Comment: Deutsch, Handel, p. 451, lists a conjectural cast: Alessandro-Signora Merighi; Claudio-Caffarelli; Sallustia-Signora Francesina; Albina-Lucchesina; Guilia-Signora Chimenti; Marziano-Montagnana.
Cast
Role: Alessandro Actor: Signora Merighi
Role: Sallustia Actor: Signora Francesina
Role: Guilia Actor: Signora Chimenti

357
12 December 1741 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Penelope

Performance Comment: Libretto gives: Singers-Monticelli, Amorevoli, Signora Visconti, Signora Muscovita; Dances-, decorations entirely new.
Cast
Role: Singers Actor: Monticelli, Amorevoli, Signora Visconti, Signora Muscovita

358
19 January 1742 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Opera [A pasticcio. See Burney, History of Music, IV, 447.]With Dances, and other Decorations entirely new. Dedication by librettist Francesco Vanneschi

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Polidoro

Performance Comment: libretto lists: Polimnestor-Amorevoli; Ilione-Signora Visconti; Polidore-Monticelli; Electra-Signora Panichi; Deiphilus-Andreoni; Alethes-Signora Tedeschi.
Cast
Role: Ilione Actor: Signora Visconti
Role: Electra Actor: Signora Panichi
Role: Deiphilus Actor: Andreoni
Role: Alethes Actor: Signora Tedeschi.

359
02 March 1742 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A New Opera...With Dances and Decorations entirely new. [Libretto by Vanneschi. Music by Galuppi (Burney, History of Music, IV, 447).

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Scipione In Cartagine

Performance Comment: Scipione-Monticelli; Asdrubale-Amorevoli; Arsinoe-Signora Visconti; Berenice-Signora Panichi; Bomilcare-Andreoni; Druso-Signora Tedeschi [from libretto in British Museum].from libretto in British Museum].
Cast
Role: Arsinoe Actor: Signora Visconti
Role: Berenice Actor: Signora Panichi
Role: Bomilcare Actor: Andreoni
Role: Druso Actor: Signora Tedeschi

360
24 February 1744 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: LLondon Daily Post and General Advertiser, 25 Feb. contained the following verses: Hearing Mr Handel's Samson at Covent Garden. Rais'd by his subject Milton nobly flew And all Parnassus open'd to our view; By Milton fir'd Great Handel strikes our ear, And every power of harmony we hear. When two such mighty artists blend their fire Pour forth each Charm that Genius can inspire The man whose bosom does not raptures feel, Must have no soul, or all his heart be steel

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Samson

Performance Comment: Samson-Beard; Dalila-Signora Francesina; Micah-Signora Francesina, Sullivan; Harapha-Reinhold; Israelite Woman-Signora Avolio (Dean, Handel's Dramatic Oratorios, p. 351). Mrs Delany to Mrs Dewes, 25 Feb.: Francesina sings most of Mrs Cibber's parts and some of Mrs Clive's. [See Deutsch, Handel, p. 585.]See Deutsch, Handel, p. 585.]
Cast
Role: Dalila Actor: Signora Francesina
Role: Micah Actor: Signora Francesina, Sullivan
Role: Israelite Woman Actor: Signora Avolio

361
28 March 1744 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit and Increase of a Fund establish'd for the support of Decay'd Musicians or their Families

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Musical Entertainment

Performance Comment: Monticelli, Fratesanti, Signora Visconti, Signora Caselli, Signora Mancini, Signora Frasi; Salve Regina-Monticelli.

Music: Concerto on German Flute-Weideman; Concerto on Violoncello-Caporale; Concerto on Hautboy-T. Vincent; Concerto on Bassoon-Miller

362
09 February 1745 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: A new Pastoral Opera. [Really a pasticcio. Text-Vanneschi; some music by St. Germain (Burney).] Pit and boxes half a guinea. Gallery 5s. 6:30 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: L'incostanza Deluza

Performance Comment: First singers-Signora Frasi, Signora Galli [Deutsch, Handel, p. 607].Deutsch, Handel, p. 607].
Cast
Role: First singers Actor: Signora Frasi, Signora Galli

363
10 March 1746 @ Hickford's Room

Event Comment: HHickford's Great Room, Brewer St. Benefit Brown. Tickets 5s. Tickets at Walsh, in Catherine St., Strand; Mrs Wamsley's/Musick/shop the Corner of Picadilly; Simpson's Musick shop in Swithin's Alley, Cornhill; Johnson's Musick shop, Cheapside; Brown's in Margaret St., near Cavendish Square; and at the place of performance

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Concert

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Signora Frasi, Signora Palma.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Signora Frasi, Signora Palma.

364
04 November 1746 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: By His Majesty's Command, No Persons to be admitted behind the Scenes. A New Opera [another pasticcio]. Pit and Boxes a half Guinea; gallery 5s. 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Annibale In Capua

Performance Comment: Parts-Reginelli, Borosini, Triulzi, Ciocchi, Mrs Pirker, Signora Casarini, Signora Frasi (Burney, History of Music, IV, 453).
Cast
Role: Parts Actor: Reginelli, Borosini, Triulzi, Ciocchi, Mrs Pirker, Signora Casarini, Signora Frasi

Dance:

365
14 April 1747 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: For the Benefit and Increase of a Fund for the Support of decay'd Musicians and their Familes. 6 p.m

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Entertainment Of Vocal And Instrumental Musick

Performance Comment: Singing-Reginelli, Triulzi, Ciocchi, Cervette, Casarini, Signora Frasi, Signora Casarini, Mrs Pirker.
Cast
Role: Singing Actor: Reginelli, Triulzi, Ciocchi, Cervette, Casarini, Signora Frasi, Signora Casarini, Mrs Pirker.

366
09 March 1748 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Joshua

Performance Comment: Parts were: Joshua-; Caleb-; Othniel-; Achsah (Daughter to Caleb)-; Angel-; Chorus-; +High Priests-; +Priests-; +Chiefs-; +Elders-; +Attendants-. Joshua-Lowe[, tenor; Caleb-Reinhold[, bass; Othniel-Signora Galli[, contralto; Achsah-Signora Cassarini[, soprano; Angel-Signora Galli[, mezzo-soprano. [+Deutsch, Handel, p. 647.]+Deutsch, Handel, p. 647.]
Cast
Role: Othniel Actor: Signora Galli
Role: Achsah Actor: Signora Cassarini
Role: Angel Actor: Signora Galli

367
23 March 1748 @ Covent Garden

Event Comment: [For full discussion see Winton Dean, Handel's Dramatic Oratorios, chapt. 21.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander Balus

Performance Comment: Parts were: Alexander Balus (King of Syria)-; Ptolomee (King of Egypt)-; Jonathan (Chief of the Jews)-; Cleopatra (Daughter of Ptolomee)-; Aspasia (her friend and companion)-; Chorus of Israelites-; +Chorus of Asiatics-. Alexander Balus-Signora Galli (mezzo-soprano); Ptolomee-Reinhold (bass); Jonathan-Lowe (tenor); Cleopatra-Signora Cassarini (soprano); Aspasia-Signora Sibilla (soprano) (+Deutsch, Handel, p. 648, from word book).
Cast
Role: Alexander Balus Actor:
Role: Chorus of Asiatics Actor: . Alexander Balus-Signora Galli
Role: Alexander Balus Actor: Signora Galli
Role: Cleopatra Actor: Signora Cassarini
Role: Aspasia Actor: Signora Sibilla

368
10 February 1749 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Susanna, An Oratorio

Performance Comment: Parts were: Chelsias (Susana's father); Joacim (Her Husband); Daniel; 1st Elder; 2nd Elder; Judge-; [ Susannah; Attendant (Larpent MS). But Susanna-Signora Frasi; Attendant-Signora Sibilla; Daniel-the Boy; Joacim-Signora Galli; First Elder-Lowe; Second Elder-Rheinhold; Chelsias-Reinhold (Deutsch, Handel, p. 656).*c1749 2 10 cg [For Prices and times see Advertisement 2 Feb.] I think I never saw a fuller house. Rich told me that he believed he would receive near #400.--Deutsch, Handel, p. 657: Letter frmm Countess of Shaftesbury to James Harris, dated 11 Feb. 1749.For Prices and times see Advertisement 2 Feb.] I think I never saw a fuller house. Rich told me that he believed he would receive near #400.--Deutsch, Handel, p. 657: Letter frmm Countess of Shaftesbury to James Harris, dated 11 Feb. 1749.
Cast
Role: But Susanna Actor: Signora Frasi
Role: Attendant Actor: Signora Sibilla
Role: Joacim Actor: Signora Galli

369
17 March 1749 @ Covent Garden

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Solomon

Performance Comment: Parts were: Zadoch (High Priest)-; a Levite-; Chorus of Priests-; Chorus of Israelite-s; Pharoah's Daughter-; Nicaule (Queen of Sheba)-; 1st Harlot-; 2nd Harlot- (Larpent MS). [Deutsch, Handel, p. 66o, lists cast as: Solomon-Signora Galli; Zadok-Lowe; Levite-Reinhold; Pharoah's Daughter, Nicaule, First Harlot-Signora Frasi; Second Harlot-Signora Sibilla.]
Cast
Role: Solomon Actor: Signora Galli
Role: First Harlot Actor: Signora Frasi
Role: Second Harlot Actor: Signora Sibilla.

Afterpiece Title: a C Concerto

370
05 February 1751 @ Haymarket Theatre

Event Comment: Benefit Master Arne. To begin at 6:30 p.m. Pit and Boxes will be laid together at Half a Guinea. Gallery 5s

Performances

Mainpiece Title: A Pasticcio

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Signora Frasi, Signora Galli, Lowe, Mrs Arne, Master Arne; To be divided into three Interludes. After the first a new Concerto on the Organ by Arne-Master Arne; The second Interlude to conclude with a new Pastoral Scene-; the Words selected from Shakespear and composed by Mr Arne. After the third Interlude a Serenata- written by Congreve and set to music by Arne.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Signora Frasi, Signora Galli, Lowe, Mrs Arne, Master Arne
Role: After the third Interlude a Serenata Actor: written by Congreve and set to music by Arne.

Afterpiece Title: The Judgement of Paris

Performance Comment: Paris-Master Arne; Mercury-Lowe; Venus-Signora Frasi; Pallas-Sga Galli; Juno-Mrs Arne.
Cast
Role: Venus Actor: Signora Frasi

371
16 March 1756 @ The Great Room, Dean Street, Soho

Event Comment: By Desire and Consent of Frederic Handel, Esq. Afterpiece: Musick composed by his Majesty the King of Prussia. Pit half a Guinea. Gallery 5s. 6 p.m. At the Great Room, Dean St., Soho

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Alexander's Feast

Performance Comment: Vocal Parts-Signora Passerini, Signora Mattei, Pazzaglia, Miss Thomas, Batichel.
Cast
Role: Vocal Parts Actor: Signora Passerini, Signora Mattei, Pazzaglia, Miss Thomas, Batichel.

Afterpiece Title: Charlottenburg Festegiante

372
25 March 1757 @ Drury Lane Theatre

Event Comment: An Oratorio composed by Sg Gio. Adol. Hasse, With Additions by Sg Giardini. End of the first Act a Concerto on the Organ by Mr Burton, In Act the third a Hautboy Concerto by the two Signori Besozzi, lately come from abroad. Pit and boxes 10s. 6d. First Gallery 5s. Upper Gallery 3s. 6d. Tickets and Places to be had of Mr Varney, at the stage-door of the Theatre. The profits of this performance will be given to A Public Charity. [No receipts recorded by Cross.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: I Pellegrini

Performance Comment: The vocal parts-Signora Mingotti, Signora Passerini, Ricciarelli, Pazzagli, Cox, others; First violin, a solo-Giardini.
Cast
Role: The vocal parts Actor: Signora Mingotti, Signora Passerini, Ricciarelli, Pazzagli, Cox, others

373
01 March 1760 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Arminio

Performance Comment: Edition of 1760 lists: Arminio-Emanuele Cornacchini; Tusnelda-Signora Colomba Mattei; Segeste-Gaetano Quilici; Varo-; Sigismondo-Ferdinando Tenducci; Ramise-Signora Angiola Calori; Tullo-Signora Laura Rosa.
Cast
Role: Tusnelda Actor: Signora Colomba Mattei
Role: Sigismondo Actor: Ferdinando Tenducci
Role: Ramise Actor: Signora Angiola Calori
Role: Tullo Actor: Signora Laura Rosa.

Dance: Directed by Gallini. Giovanni Gallini, Mlle Asselin, Maranesi, Signora Provenzale

Performance Comment: Giovanni Gallini, Mlle Asselin, Maranesi, Signora Provenzale.

374
17 April 1760 @ King's Theatre

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Antigona

Performance Comment: Larpent MS: Antigona-Signora Columba Mattei; Creonte-Gaetano Quilici; Curisteo-Immanuelle Cornacchini; Ermione-Signora Angliola Calori; Learco-Ferdinando Tenducci; Alceste-Domenico Megalli; Onfale-Signora Laura Rosa.
Cast
Role: Antigona Actor: Signora Columba Mattei
Role: Ermione Actor: Signora Angliola Calori
Role: Learco Actor: Ferdinando Tenducci
Role: Onfale Actor: Signora Laura Rosa.

Dance: Director of the Ballet: Giovanni Gallini. Dancer: Gallini, Mlle Asselin, Maranesi, Signora Provenzale

Performance Comment: Dancer: Gallini, Mlle Asselin, Maranesi, Signora Provenzale.

375
06 January 1761 @ King's Theatre

Event Comment: A new Comic Opera--Music by Galuppi. [Text--Goldoni. First performance in England. The text notes music originally by Baldassar Galuppi called Buranello, and perfected by Gioacchino Cocchi. Burney (History of Music, II, 860) notes the extreme popularity of this piece, and the success of the Paganinis as singers in it.

Performances

Mainpiece Title: Il Filosofo Di Campagna

Performance Comment: Eugenia-Signora Angiola Calori; Rinaldo-Pietro Sorbellini; Nardo-Carlo Paganini; Lesbina-Signora Angiola Paganini; Capocchio-Christiano Tedeschini; Mezzi Caratteri Don Tritemio-Gaetano Quilici; Lena-Signora Teresa Eberardi (Libretto, 1761).
Cast
Role: Eugenia Actor: Signora Angiola Calori
Role: Lesbina Actor: Signora Angiola Paganini
Role: Lena Actor: Signora Teresa Eberardi

Dance: New Dances , as17601216-Gherardi, Mlle Asselin, Polly Capitani, Tariot