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Performance TitleRoyal Albert Hall Choral Society (Eighth Season 1878-1879) - Handel's 'Messiah'
Performance Date11 April 1879
Performance DayFriday
Performance Time19:00
Main PerformersAnna Williams,
Madame Patey,
Sims Reeves,
Bernard Lane,
Lewis Thomas - vocals,
Dr Stainer - organ,
Mr McGrath - trumpet
ChoirsRoyal Albert Hall Choral Society (Royal Choral Society)
ConductorsJoseph Barnby
Set List'Messiah', Handel
Performance NotesElectric lighting was used.
Work
Ref NoTitleNo of Performances
Work9352Royal Albert Hall Choral Society (Eighth Season 1878-1879)9
Performers
CodeName of Performer(s)
DS/UK/5425Williams; Anna (1845-1924); English soprano
DS/UK/5413Patey; Janet Monach (1842-1894); British oratorio contralto
DS/UK/5422Reeves; (John) Sims (1821-1900); English operatic, oratorio and ballad tenor
DS/UK/6695Stainer; John (1840-1901); English composer, organist
DS/UK/49Royal Choral Society (RCS); 1872-; English choir
DS/UK/5412Barnby; Sir; Joseph (1838-1896); English musical composer, conductor
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