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Performance TitleRoyal Albert Hall Choral Society (Eighth Season 1878-1879) - Mendelssohn's 'Saint Paul'
Performance Date13 February 1879
Performance DayThursday
Performance Time20:00
Main PerformersMrs Osgood,
Miss de Foublanque,
Mr Vernon Rigby,
Mr E Bell,
Mr E Wharton,
Herr Henschel - vocals,
Dr Stainer - organ
ChoirsRoyal Albert Hall Choral Society (Royal Choral Society)
ConductorsJoseph Barnby
Set List'St Paul', Mendelssohn
Performance NotesThe first trial of electric lighting was made at this concert after installation of electric lighting in a chamber adjoining the Engine room. (Council Minutes, 18 February 1879, RAH/1/2/5)
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work9352Royal Albert Hall Choral Society (Eighth Season 1878-1879)9
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
DS/UK/6196Rigby; Vernon (1840-); English tenor
DS/UK/4137Henschel; Sir; George (1850-1934); German-born British baritone, pianist, conductor, composer
DS/UK/6695Stainer; John (1840-1901); English composer, organist
DS/UK/7890Osgood; Emma Aline (fl 1870s); American singer
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