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Modern Britain and Ireland - awarded 2000-2009
History Theses 1970-2014: Historical research for higher degrees in the universities of the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland
… coverage: 17261728 Index terms: Tolomeo, by G.F. Handel (1728); Alessandro, by G.F. Handel (1726); Royal Academy; Opera; Music Categories: … 18th-19th Century Rehabilitating the canon: a history of Handel's Messiah in performance. Tyack, Jonathan Ph.D., …
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in London
… N. Transept, W. aisle. Hanbury-Williams, see Williams. Handel, George Frederick, 1759. Monument and floor-slab: S. …
The Manuscripts of Rye and Hereford Corporations, etc.
… were attended by music, which, if not quite equal to Mr. Handel's Water-music, yet was so entirely suited to the …
Old and New London
… these gardens were in a flourishing state, selections from Handel's music were often played here, under the direction of … repeating. "One evening," he says, "as my grandfather and Handel were walking together and alone, a new piece was struck up by the band. 'Come, Mr. Fountayne,' said Handel, 'let us sit down and listen to this piece; I want to …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… altar-piece, painted by West; the organ was presented by Handel, who devoted to the use of the charity the profits …
The Environs of London
… to this charity by Mrs. Culling 123. Foundling-hospital. Handel's performance of the Messiah there. Pictures. … Among the principal benefactors may be reckoned G. F. Handel, who for several years performed his oratorio of the … and in some instances approached nearly to 1000l. After Handel's death, Smith continued these perfomances; but not …
A History of the County of Surrey
… seat of the highest class of music near London, and the Handel Festivals, under the direction of Sir Michael Costa …
A History of the County of Warwick
… oak balustrade, is a small organ said to have been used by Handel and brought from Gopsal. The round font in the …