Augusta, Princess of Wales et al. in Foundling Hospital, London - May, 1749
from The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital , page 107:
The Prince and Princess of Wales, with a great number of persons of quality and distinction, were at the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, to hear several pieces of vocal and instrumental music composed by George Frederick Handel, Esq., for the benefit of the foundation. 1st. The music of the late Fire Works, and the anthem on the Peace; 2nd. Select pieces from the Oratorio of Solomon, relating to the dedication of the temple; and 3rd. Several pieces composed for the occasion, the words taken from Scripture, applicable to the charity and its benefactors. There was no collection, but the … more >>
John Brownlow and W. S. Wintle, The History and Objects of the Foundling Hospital (London, 1881), p. 107. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1669983518885 accessed: 8 November, 2024
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Solomon
written by George Frideric Handel |
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Music for the Royal Fireworks
written by George Frideric Handel |
Experience Information
| Date/Time | May, 1749 |
| Medium | live |
| Listening Environment | in the company of others, indoors, in public |
Notes
Quoted by Brownlow from The Gentleman's Magazine, May 1749.