SearchGetRecordMonsieur Benedict's Annual Grand Evening Concert (1856)
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Monsieur Benedict's Annual Grand Evening Concert (1856)
Unique Identifier
1342.k.12. (2.)
Description
Programme and wordbook for Monsieur Benedict's Annual Grand Evening Concert, given on 21 May 1856 at Exeter Hall, London.
This was a two-part vocal and orchestral concert in which Benedict featured as conductor, piano soloist, and composer. The second part of the concert began with a 'Selection' from works by Benedict, including the first performance of the opening section of The Minnesinger.
The programme lists the various vocal and instrumental soloists, including Herr Reichardt, Signor Belletti, Madame Goldschmidt Lind and Madame Pauline Viardot (vocal), Miss S. Goddard and Miss B. Williams (piano), Signor Piatti (cello) and Herr Ernst (violin).
This was a two-part vocal and orchestral concert in which Benedict featured as conductor, piano soloist, and composer. The second part of the concert began with a 'Selection' from works by Benedict, including the first performance of the opening section of The Minnesinger.
The programme lists the various vocal and instrumental soloists, including Herr Reichardt, Signor Belletti, Madame Goldschmidt Lind and Madame Pauline Viardot (vocal), Miss S. Goddard and Miss B. Williams (piano), Signor Piatti (cello) and Herr Ernst (violin).
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1856 - 1856
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-
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Not Specific
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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.
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