King et al. in Windsor Castle - 1837
from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, page 43:
Only a few weeks before His Majesty's death, Mr. Elvey took his choir, by request, to the Castle, to perform selections from the "Messiah." On every desk he placed a card, giving full directions for the performance, to avoid all confusion ; thus showing, even at this early period, his great attention to detail. One of these is still preserved as a relic by Mr. William Corden, who played the violin on this occasion. Queen Adelaide was delighted with the music, and frequently beat time to it with her hands, but its effect on the King was so soothing, that he slept peacefully during the … more >>
Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 43. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1432901445186 accessed: 6 October, 2024
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Messiah
written by George Frideric Handel |
performed by Mr. William Corden, George J. Elvey, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle |
Experience Information
Date/Time | 1837 |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors |