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Performance TitleThe Royal Albert Hall Concerts Every Evening - Ballad Night
Performance Date14 December 1874
Performance DayMonday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersMadame Lemmens - Sherrington,
Mdlle Johanna Levier,
Madame Patey,
Mr Edward Lloyd,
Mr Whitney,
Mr Levy - vocals
Orchestra or BandFull Orchestra of 70 performers
ChoirsThe Royal Albert Hall Choral Society (Royal Choral Society),
Part-Song Choir
ConductorsMr Randegger,
Joseph Barnby
Set ListWebb Festival Concert
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/5795Lemmens-Sherrington; Hellen (4 October 1834-9 May 1906); English soprano
DS/UK/6991Levier; Johanna (fl 1874); English soprano
DS/UK/6806Patey; John (fl 1970s); English bass singer
DS/UK/3929Lloyd; Edward (1845-1927); British tenor
DS/UK/4058Whitney; M W (fl 1870s-1900); American bass
DS/UK/6816Levy; Jules (1838-1903); English cornet player, composer
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
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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