Marquis of Bevi Acqua in Verona - late 18th Century

from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, pages 172-173:

In due season, after my arrival at Verona, I waited upon the Marquis of Bevi Acqua to deliver my letter of introduction. I found him at home in his magnificent house ; he received me with marked kindness, and did me the honour to introduce me to his lady and three of her lovely daughters. The letter explained the particulars of my story, and the Marquis invited me the next evening to a concert at his house. Of course I accepted the invitation. I found an elegant assemblage of the first people of Verona. In the course of the evening, I sang two songs, and accompanied myself on the …   more >>
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Michael Kelly, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, volume 1 (London, 1826), p. 172-173. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1430586527883 accessed: 28 March, 2024

location of experience: Verona

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Songs performed by Michael Kelly

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Date/Time late 18th Century
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, in private, indoors

Originally submitted by cathcoyne on Sat, 02 May 2015 18:08:47 +0100
Approved on Sun, 03 Jan 2016 14:18:24 +0000