Record

Performance TitleThe Royal Albert Hall Concerts Every Evening - Popular Music Night
Performance Date12 December 1874
Performance DaySaturday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersSims Reeves,
Johanna Levier,
Madame Patey,
Montem Smith,
Whitney - vocals,
M Sainton - violin
Orchestra or BandFull Orchestra of 70 performers
ChoirsGlee Party (R Barnby, Montem Smith, G T Carter, Hilton, Winn)
ConductorsMr Randegger,
Joseph Barnby
Performance NotesThis performance was one of a run of concerts in November and Decemeber 1874 at the Royal Albert Hall which were promoted by Messrs. Novello and Co, the music publishers. Concerts were given (almost) every night and a full orchestra was engaged with Mr Pollitzar as Leader. Mr Montem Smith headed the concerts of madrigals, glees and part-songs.

- Mondays were 'Ballad' concerts (conducted by Mr Joseph Barnby),
- Tuesdays were 'English Music' ancient and modern (conducted by Mr J F Barnett),
- Wednesdays were 'Classical Nights' (conducted by Mr Joseph Barnby),
- Thursdays were 'Oratorios' (conducted by Mr Joseph Barnby),
- Fridays were 'Wagner Nights' (conducted by Mr Dannreuther),
- Saturdays were 'Popular' music (conducted by Mr Joseph Barnby),
- Sundays no concerts

Sir Julius Benedict and Signor Randegger also occassionally conducted.
The organ was played by Dr Stainer and M. Guilmant.
Accompanist was Mr W H Thomas.
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
YhadavoilinoikRoyal Albert Hall Concerts Every Evening40
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/5422Reeves; (John) Sims (1821-1900); English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor
DS/UK/6991Levier; Johanna (fl 1874); English soprano
DS/UK/5413Patey; Janet Monach (1842-1894); British oratorio contralto
DS/UK/6699Smith; Montem (fl 1870s); British tenor
DS/UK/6203Sainton; Prosper (5 June 1813-17 October 1890); French violinist, band leader
DS/UK/4576Randegger; Alberto (1832-1911); Italian composer and conductor
DS/UK/5412Barnby; Sir; Joseph (1838-1896); English musical composer, conductor
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