Reminiscences of Michael Kelly

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263-264

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This season [in 1811], a musical drama, called" Gustavus Vasa," for which I 
composed the whole of the music, was produced. Mr. Young was the hero of the 
piece, and acted very finely. Mrs. Dickons was the heroine, and sang the songs 
allotted to her with great effect. Few singers possessed so much science as Mrs. 
Dickons; she, at different periods, held the situation of first singer at Drury 
Lane, Covent Garden, the Lyceum, and Italian Opera House; and wherever she was 
placed, was esteemed for her many valuable qualities. "Gustavus Vasa" met with 
approbation, and was performed a number of nights. 

excerpt from 'Reminiscences of Michael Kelly' pp. 263-264 (101 words)

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