Richard Edgcumbe in England - between late 18th Century and early 19th Century
from Musical Reminiscences: Containing an Account of Italian Opera in England, From 1773. The Fourth Edition, Continued to the Present Time, and Including The Festival in Westminster Abbey., pages 149-50:
Of course he [Mr. Joah Bates] imparted his taste to Miss Harrop, and she from that time devoted herself almost wholly to Handel’s music, in which she not only most excelled, but never was surpassed. I have however heard her sing in both styles, and execute extremely well fine theatrical songs of her first master’s composition. I have also known her to go out upon a staircase, and there sing without accompaniment, the simple … more >>
Richard Edgcumbe, Musical Reminiscences: Containing an Account of Italian Opera in England, From 1773. The Fourth Edition, Continued to the Present Time, and Including The Festival in Westminster Abbey. (London, 1834), p. 149-50. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1446818906646 accessed: 13 December, 2024
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written by George Frideric Handel |
performed by Miss Harrop (Mrs. Bates) |
| 'Shepherds I have Lost of My Love' | performed by Miss Harrop (Mrs Bates) |
Experience Information
| Date/Time | between late 18th Century and early 19th Century |
| Medium | live |
| Listening Environment | indoors |