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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Buckingham Palace (1840)

Unique Identifier

R.M.5.d.28

Description

Programme for a two-part concert of nineteenth-century Italian operatic repertory, given on 29 May 1840 at Buckingham Palace.

This performance featured Madame Grisi, Madame Persiani, Signor Coletti, Signor Lablache, Signor Rubini and Signor Tamburini (vocal) and was accompanied by Michael Costa.

Format

Date range of collection

1840 - 1840

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Costa, Michael -

Associated Places

• Buckingham Palace

Associated Times

• 19th century - early Victorian 1837-1850

This collection is about

• Handbills

Location Details

British Library

The British Library St Pancras ,96 Euston Road London NW1 2DB United Kingdom

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Collections Overview

The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.

For details of other collections held at the same location: See the location record

Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

closed

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