Event Comment: By Command of
their Majesties. Tickets to be had and places for
the Boxes to be taken of
Mr Fosbrooke at
the Stage Door of
the Theatre, at Half a guinea each. Pit 5s. First Gallery 3s. 6d. Second Gallery 2s. Doors to be opened at Half past Five. To begin at Half past Six. N.B. Those ladies who have had boxes for
the Oratorios and who intend continuing
them are humbly requested to give notice to Mr Fosbrooke at
the Stage Door. Rec'd Stoppages #1 1s. (Treasurer's Book). [
The Westminster Magazine, Feb., p. 75, contained an article on
the "Origin of Oratorios," followed by one on
the Musical Powers of
Handel, particularly relating to his Oratorios.
The Morning Chronicle for 24 Feb. commented as follows on
Miss Linley's performance in
Acis and Galatea: "
Miss Linley...gave every delight that
the ear,
the heart, or understanding could receive from Music...
Miss Linley's manner of delivering Recitative is peculiarly distinct and sensible; a circumstance of infinite importance in a performance of this nature. Her voice is clear and melodious, and capable of truest expression as was peculiarly evident in
the song of '
Must I my Acis still bemoan?'...
Their Majesties' presence and apparent satisfaction lead us to hope that
the Royal countenance and encouragement will never again be withdrawn to grace
the innovations of foreigners on
the only musical ground which is left for
English genius to take root and flourish"( (Quoted in
Hampden, Journal).]