Michael Kelly et al. in Naples - the 1770's
from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, page 28:
Sir William having invited me to dinner that day, I returned, and was introduced to the first Lady Hamilton. The taste and partiality for music of this highly-gifted person, are too well known to need a remark from me. At that period she frequently gave concerts, to which all the best per-formers were invited. She was herself considered the finest piano-forte player in Italy. After dinner, at which I had the honour of being introduced to the late Duke of Bedford, there was music. The celebrated Millico accompanied him-self on the harp in the charming canzonetta, " Ho sparse tante lagrime ;"… more >>
Michael Kelly, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, volume 1 (London, 1826), p. 28. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1427373691557 accessed: 28 November, 2024
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Fuggiam da questo loco
written by Venanzio Rauzzini |
performed by Michael Kelly |
Ho sparse tante lagrime | performed by Millico |
Water parted from the sea | performed by Michael Kelly |
Experience Information
Date/Time | the 1770's |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, in private, indoors |