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Performance TitleConcert for the Return of the Prince of Wales from India, in aid of the Cheesemongers' Benevolent Institution
Performance Date19 April 1876
Performance DayWednesday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersMadame Tietens,
Madame Trebelli,
Mr Cummings,
M Faure - vocals
Orchestra or BandBand of the Royal Artillery
ChoirsRoyal Albert Hall Choral Society (Royal Choral Society)
ConductorsSir Michael Costa
Set List'
Royal PresenceHRH The Prince of Wales,
HRH The Princess of Wales
Performance NotesA Grand March, entitled the 'Indian Courier' was composed to honour of the return of HRH the Prince of Wales from India and was performed for the first time by the Band of the Royal Artillery.

Visitors were requested to appear in Uniform or Court Dress but evening dresses were admitted (The Times, 1 May 1876)
Related Archival MaterialIllustrations (RAHE/9/1876/3)
Catalogue
Reference NumberTitleDate
RAHE/9/1876/3Illustration of the Congratulatory Concert to the Prince of Wales19 April 1876
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work9320Concert for the Return of the Prince of Wales from India, in aid of the Cheesemongers' Benevolent Institution1
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/4413Titiens; Marie (fl 1895-1905); British soprano
DS/UK/5889Trebelli- Bettini; Zelia (1838-1892); French opera singer
DS/UK/4302Cummings; William Hayman 'W H' (1831-1915); Dr; British singer, conductor, composer
DS/UK/2640British Army; Royal Artillery Band; 1762-; British military band
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
DS/UK/6194Costa; Sir; Michael (14 February 1808-29 April 1884); Italian conductor and composer
DS/UK/4046Edward VII (1841-1910); King; British King, Emperor of India (1901-1910). First British monarch of the House of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha.
DS/UK/402Queen; Alexandra of Denmark (1 December 1844-20 November 1925); Danish-born Queen consort of the UK and Empress consort of India
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