Catherine Hanmer et al. in Crown and Anchor Tavern, The Strand, London - 27 November, 1734, at night

from Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of the First Earl of Egmont (Viscount Percival), page 135:

Diary entry 27th November 1734

I dined with my daughter Hanmer, and then carried her and Helena to our public music at the Crown and Anchor, where the crowd of auditors was very great; Faranelli, Curona, and Mr. Matheis were our singers, and we had 24 performers on instruments. 107 wax candles lighted the room and all came away contented.

cite as

John Perceval, and R.A. Roberts/Historical Manuscripts Commissioners (ed.), Manuscripts of the Earl of Egmont. Diary of the First Earl of Egmont (Viscount Percival), volume 2: 1734-1738 (London, 1923), p. 135. https://led.kmi.open.ac.uk/entity/lexp/1717503002590 accessed: 5 October, 2024

location of experience: Crown and Anchor Tavern, The Strand, London

Listeners

Helena Perceval
1718-1746
John Perceval
diarist, Politician
1683-1748

Listening to

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unspecified vocal and instrumental music performed by 24 instrumentalists, Curona (Francesca Cuzzoni?), Mr Matheis (Nicola Matteis?), Farinelli

Experience Information

Date/Time 27 November, 1734, at night
Medium live
Listening Environment in the company of others, indoors, in public
Originally submitted by lcc5 on Tue, 04 Jun 2024 13:10:03 +0100
Approved on Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:08:43 +0100