SearchGetRecordRoyal Opera House, Covent Garden (1893)
Collection Summary
Collection Title
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden (1893)
Unique Identifier
K.1.k.1
Description
A Souvenir Programme for a performance of Charles Gounod, Romeo et Juliette, given on 4 July 1893 at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, in honour of the marriage of their Royal Highness The Duke of York and Princess May of Teck.
The concert was conducted by Signor Mancinelli and given under the management of Sir Augustus Harris.
The programme contains a cast list for the production, a brief synopsis of the scenes, and a copy of the vocal score, with words.
The programme lists the following vocal soloists:
Madame Melba, Miss Lucile Hill, Mademoiselle Bauermeister, Messrs E. and Jean de Reszke, Plançon, Bonnard, Ghasne, Castelmary, de Vaschetti and Coutellier.
Also held at this shelfmark is a framed A3-sized poster for this event, described as a 'Souvenir'. This includes photos of the royal patrons.
The concert was conducted by Signor Mancinelli and given under the management of Sir Augustus Harris.
The programme contains a cast list for the production, a brief synopsis of the scenes, and a copy of the vocal score, with words.
The programme lists the following vocal soloists:
Madame Melba, Miss Lucile Hill, Mademoiselle Bauermeister, Messrs E. and Jean de Reszke, Plançon, Bonnard, Ghasne, Castelmary, de Vaschetti and Coutellier.
Also held at this shelfmark is a framed A3-sized poster for this event, described as a 'Souvenir'. This includes photos of the royal patrons.
Format
Date range of collection
1893 - 1893
Accumulation Dates
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Suggested Audience
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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closed
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