Mary Berry et al. in Devonshire House, London - 10 February, 1808, at night

from Diary of Mary Berry, 10 February 1808, page 339:

At past eleven o’clock went to Devonshire House. Catalani singing in the saloon, Sapio accompanying. She had all her diamonds on, and entirely eclipsed Lady Harrowby, who was standing by her at the harpsichord.

cite as

Mary Berry, Diary of Mary Berry, 10 February 1808. In Lady Theresa Lewis (ed.), Extracts of the Journal and Correspondence of Miss Berry from the Year 1783 to 1852, volume 2 (London, 1865), p. 339. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1541774820018 accessed: 12 November, 2024

location of experience: Devonshire House, London

Listeners

Mary Berry
Author, literary hostess, Playwright
1763-1852
Lady Harrowby
1772-1838

Listening to

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unspecified vocal music performed by Antonio[?] Sapio, Angelica Catalani

Experience Information

Date/Time 10 February, 1808, at night
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, in private, indoors

Originally submitted by lcc5 on Fri, 09 Nov 2018 14:47:00 +0000
Approved on Sat, 01 Dec 2018 13:08:36 +0000