Prince Albert et al. in Windsor - late 19th Century

from Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey, pages 114-115:

At half-past ten the procession of choristers was formed in the Cloisters. In addition to the members of the Chapel choir, there were lay-vicars from the Chapel Royal, St. James's, Westminster Abbey, Canterbury, Salisbury, Worcester,and Lichfield Cathedrals ; also several members of the Sacred Harmonic Society, and the organists of Gloucester, Bristol, Worcester, and Rochester. The treble parts were strengthened by the choristers of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal and the choristers of St. Andrew's Church, Wells Street, forming altogether a choir of upwards of 100 voices.
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Lady Mary Elvey, Life and Reminiscences of Sir George J. Elvey (London, 1894), p. 114-115. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1433156743111 accessed: 5 October, 2024

location of experience: Windsor

Listeners

Prince Albert
Prince Consort, Prince Consort
1819-1861
Queen Victoria
Monarch
1819-1901

Listening to

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Religious performed by London Sacred Harmonic Society, The choristers of Her Majesty's Chapel Royal, The choristers of St. Andrew's Church Wells Street, Various Lay-vicars, Various Organists, The Choir of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Experience Information

Date/Time late 19th Century
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors

Originally submitted by Gill on Mon, 01 Jun 2015 12:05:44 +0100
Approved on Tue, 22 Sep 2015 11:03:54 +0100