In passing through Padua, I went to a grand mass in the church of St. Antonio, when, it being Whit Sunday, and of course a festival, I had the good fortune to hear a motetto, or anthem, sung by Guadagni, of whom I had heard very much, as he had for a long time been a great favourite in England, which he left in the year 1771. When he sung as first man at our opera he was uncommonly handsome, and a remarkably good actor; Garrick himself having taken pains to instruct him. His voice was then a soprano of the finest description, and his performance, particularly of Orfeo, was described as having been delightful. He was now advanced in years, and sung as contralto: his voice was still full and well toned, and his style appeared to me excellent.