The congregation of St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle in Windsor - 24 December, 1874
from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, page 225:
This year (1874) the series of special Christmas services in St. George's Chapel was commenced. They were an immense enjoyment to all who were able to take part in them, and the following account will give some idea of their beauty :
"It having been announced that a selection from the ' Messiah' was to be given on Christmas Eve at St. George's Chapel, a large audience assembled and completely filled the vast edifice. They were greatly enraptured and impressed with the harmonious numbers of Handel, and of Sir John Goss and Sir George Elvey.
"Sir George made the magnificent organ speak with … more >>
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Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 225. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1433247195196 accessed: 16 April, 2024
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A selection from the 'Messiah'
written by George Frideric Handel |
performed by George J. Elvey, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
Music of George J. Elvey
written by George J. Elvey |
performed by George J. Elvey, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
Music of Sir John Goss
written by Goss |
performed by George J. Elvey, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
Experience Information
| Date/Time | 24 December, 1874 |
| Medium | live |
| Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors |
Originally submitted by Gill on Tue, 02 Jun 2015 13:13:15 +0100
Approved on Tue, 22 Sep 2015 12:31:36 +0100