in Foundling Hospital, London - between late 18th Century and mid 19th Century

from The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital , page 105:

The class of music used in the chapel has, during the last sixty years undergone a great change, doubtless in favour of the more refined taste of modern times. The original Choir of the Chapel consisting of Bind Foundlings, the music was necessarily adapted to their powers and capacities. In fact, the most popular Hymns sung in the Chapel at the time, were written and composed for them. The Poet of the Chapel was the Resident Apothecary, Mr. McLellan.

cite as

John Brownlow and W. S. Wintle, The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital (London, 1881), p. 105. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1669982092325 accessed: 2 May, 2024

location of experience: Foundling Hospital, London

Listening to

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hymns performed by blind children of the Foundling Hospital

Experience Information

Date/Time between late 18th Century and mid 19th Century
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public

Originally submitted by hgb3 on Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:54:52 +0000
Approved on Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:55:09 +0000