Michael Kelly in Sicily - late 18th Century
from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, pages 78-79:
Aprile had the goodness to appropriate a comfortable apartment in his house to my use, and I determined to make the best of my time, and the favourable opportunities which presented themselves. I studied between five and six hours every day, with the greatest assiduity ; my voice fell gradually into a tenor, and in a short time I could execute several songs which had been composed for [t]wo celebrated tenors of that day, Ansani and David. I delivered the letters of introduction which I brought from Naples, and was generally well re-ceived by those to whom I delivered them, particularly by … more >>
Michael Kelly, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, volume 1 (London, 1826), p. 78-79. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1428142329788 accessed: 15 October, 2024
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hide composersSong | performed by Michael Kelly |
Experience Information
Date/Time | late 18th Century |
Medium | live |
Listening Environment | in the company of others, solitary |