SearchGetRecordConcerts of Ancient Music (1805-10)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Concerts of Ancient Music (1805-10)
Unique Identifier
51.b.24-28
Description
A collection of programmes and wordbooks for the Concerts of Ancient Music given during the seasons 1805-08 and 1810, held as five bound volumes.
Twelve performances were given each season at the New Rooms, Hanover Square, led by Mr [Franz] Cramer and conducted by Mr [Thomas] Greatorex. These were two-part vocal and choral concerts (including a significant number of extracts from Handel oratorios), typically with orchestral overtures at the beginning of each part.
Each volume begins with lists of the vocal soloists (see below), lists of the choral and orchestral ensembles and lists of the Subscribers for the season.
6, 13, 21 and 28 February, 6, 13 and 20 March, 3 April and 1, 8, 15 and 22 May 1805.
Mrs Billington, Masters Price, Cutler and Jones, Miss Tennant, Mr Harrison, Mr Wm. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Gore, Mr Elliot, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
5, 12, 20 and 27 February, 5, 12, 19 and 26 March, 16, 23 and 30 April and 7 May 1806.
Mrs Billington, Masters Price, Cutler and Jones, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
4, 12, 18 and 26 February, 4, 11 and 18 March, 8, 5, 22 and 29 April and 6 May 1807.
Mrs Vaughan, Mrs Ashe and Mrs Mountain, Mr Harrison, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
The programme for the 9th concert is labelled 5 April (as given above), although this is likely to be a mis-print.
10, 18 and 24 February, 3, 9, 16, 23 and 30 March, 6 and 27 April and 4 and 11 May 1808.
Mrs Billington, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr Ballamy, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale, Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
21 February, 1, 8, 14, 21 and 28 March, 4 and 11 April and 2, 9, 16 and 23 May 1810.
Mrs Billington, Miss Darby, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr Wm Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale, Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
Twelve performances were given each season at the New Rooms, Hanover Square, led by Mr [Franz] Cramer and conducted by Mr [Thomas] Greatorex. These were two-part vocal and choral concerts (including a significant number of extracts from Handel oratorios), typically with orchestral overtures at the beginning of each part.
Each volume begins with lists of the vocal soloists (see below), lists of the choral and orchestral ensembles and lists of the Subscribers for the season.
6, 13, 21 and 28 February, 6, 13 and 20 March, 3 April and 1, 8, 15 and 22 May 1805.
Mrs Billington, Masters Price, Cutler and Jones, Miss Tennant, Mr Harrison, Mr Wm. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Gore, Mr Elliot, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
5, 12, 20 and 27 February, 5, 12, 19 and 26 March, 16, 23 and 30 April and 7 May 1806.
Mrs Billington, Masters Price, Cutler and Jones, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
4, 12, 18 and 26 February, 4, 11 and 18 March, 8, 5, 22 and 29 April and 6 May 1807.
Mrs Vaughan, Mrs Ashe and Mrs Mountain, Mr Harrison, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
The programme for the 9th concert is labelled 5 April (as given above), although this is likely to be a mis-print.
10, 18 and 24 February, 3, 9, 16, 23 and 30 March, 6 and 27 April and 4 and 11 May 1808.
Mrs Billington, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr Ballamy, Mr W. Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale, Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
21 February, 1, 8, 14, 21 and 28 March, 4 and 11 April and 2, 9, 16 and 23 May 1810.
Mrs Billington, Miss Darby, Mrs Vaughan, Mr Harrison, Mr Wm Knyvett, Mr Sale, Mr Sale, Jun., Mr Gore, Mr Elliott, Mr Goss and Mr Bartleman.
Format
Date range of collection
1805 - 1810
Accumulation Dates
-
Suggested Audience
Not Specific
Associated People or Organisations
Associated Places
Associated Times
This collection is about
Location Details
British Library
The British Library
St Pancras
,96 Euston Road
London
NW1 2DB United Kingdom Open Map
Website
Email
reader-admissions@bl.uk
Telephone
+44 (0)870 444 1500
Visiting Information
Internet 24/7
For opening hours see http://www.bl.uk/about/opening.html#reading
Inspire form.
For disability access see http://www.bl.uk/services/reading/rraccess-guide.html
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
Related Publications
Management Information (Type)
Collection Owner(s)
Collection Creator(s)
Collection Collector(s)
Collection Custodians(s)
Associated Collection(s)
