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For three nights only and positively no longer. By permission of the Right Worshipful the Vice-Chancellor, and the Worshipful the Mayor of Cambridge. This present Evening Wednesday 13th, Thursday 14th, and Saturday the 16th instant. In the Concert Room, at the Black Bear Inn, Sieur Rea Sen. and Sons. Just arrived from the Royalty Theatre, London, but last from Oxford, and who had the Honour to exhibit by the express Desire of their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of York, at the Palace in Newmarket, on Thursday the 8th of November 1792, and is happy to observe, that his Performance met with the highest Approbation from their Royal Highnesses and their Family. The Sieur with heart-felt Gratitude, returns his most grateful Acknowledgements to the Nobility and Gentry of the University and Town of Cambridge, for the liberal Encouragement he has experienced; and he feels himself peculiarly happy, that his Attempts to please have given Satisfaction. The Philosophical, Mathematical, and Mechanical Amusements, And the Astonishing, Wonderful, Surprising, and Unparallelled Deceptions & Recreations, of the celebrated Sieur Rea Sen. Whose Performance repeatedly drew crowded and brilliant Audiences in London, and met with unbounded Applause. His Exhibitions are entirely new, and not to be equalled in Europe, and totally divested of Confederacy, or the assistance of Spring Tables, &c. And to render the Evening's Entertainment as captivating as possible, the Whole will conclude with his Astonishing Exhibition of A Roasted Leg of Mutton. He will likewise fry a Pancake in any Gentleman's Hat over a Candle. An Inimitable Italian Egg Bag. The Enchanted Lemon, &c. &c. He will also play at several Games of Cards and engage to win. The Doors will be opened at 7 O'Clock, and begin precisely at half after 7. Tickets to be had of Sieur Rea, at the Red Bull, at the Black Bear, and at the Printing Office, Corner of Green-Street, at Two Shillings each. - Back Seats 1s. - The Performance will conclude by Nine O'Clock A Fire in the Room. - Music will attend.
Rea, Sieur (John).Date: 1793?]- Books
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Public breakfasting, at Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday and Friday mornings, in the assize week; and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh Principal Second Violin, Mr. Hewitt. Both from London. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath, being her first Appearance here) And Miss Harvey. Admittance One Shilling, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate included. - The Concert to begin at Half past Eleven O'Clock. Bastile. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, in the Assize Week, The Garden and Pavilion Will be Elegantly illuminated, And a concert Of Vocal and Instrumental Music. First Violin, Mr. Hindmarsh-Principal Second, Mr. Hewitt. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, Mr. Keymer, and Miss Harvey. Several Favorite Songs in Character each Evening. Also, a New Pantomime. Never performed here, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Henry du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich, and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance on Tuesday (being the first Opening of the New Orchestra and Stage) and on Wednesday and Friday Evenings, One Shilling. - On Thursday and Saturday Evenings, One Shilling, Sixpence to be returned in Liquor. Tickets of each Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. N. B. Both the Greens will have temporary seats, for the accommodation of those who prefer sitting in the Garden. - - The Concert each evening will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of Natural Curiosities to be sold cheap, and will be open for the Inspection of the Curious on Friday Morning.
Keymer, M. H.Date: 1790?]- Books
Handbook of neurologic music therapy / edited by Michael H. Thaut, Volker Hoemberg.
Date: 2016- Books
The Oxford handbook of music and the brain / edited by Michael H. Thaut and Donald A. Hodges.
Date: 2019- Videos
Oliver Sacks : tales of music and the brain.
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For the benefit of Mr. Hindmarsh and Miss Williams, (and positively the Last Time of their Performing here). Keymer's Pavilion & Vauxhall Gardens On Wednesday, August 4th, will be illuminated, and a concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Leader of the Band, Mr. Hindmarsh, from London. Principal Second Violin, Mr. R. Sharp. The Vocal Parts by Miss Williams, (from the Theatre Royal, Bath) Mr. Keymer and Miss Harvey. In the course of the concert. A solo concerto Violin-Mr. Hindmarsh. Songs for the evening. ̀̀golden Treasures''-̀̀the Tuneful Lark,'' and a New Favorite Rondo, (composed by Mr. Hindmarsh) by Miss Williams. Comic Song-̀̀and never want a pretty Girl when I am by,'' (as sung by Mrs. Powell, in the Highland Reel) in Character, by Miss Harvey. (by Desire)-The Greenwich Pensioner, in Character-Mr. Keymer. Bastile. Also, a New Pantomime. As Performed here, in the Assize week, called, The Necromancer; Or, Harlequin Du Bois. Harlequin, by a Gentleman. - Clown, by Signior Martinelli. - And Colombine, Mrs. Martinelli. In the course of the Pantomime, the following interesting Scenes will be exhibited: The Triumph of Liberty; or, Releasement, from the Bastile. Being a Picturesque View of the Outside of the Bastile, and Drawbridge-Inside of the Bastile-The various Instruments of Torture-Gloomy Cells-Skeletons-Wretched Victims chained in a variety of Postures, and liberated by the brave Henry Du Bois. The Whole of the Scenery painted on purpose by Mr. M. H. Keymer. The Machinery by Signior Pietro Martinelli. The much admired skeleton scene, In the Italian Style will be introduced. The whole to conclude with brilliant illuminations. With a Variety of Mechanical Movements, the Designs quite new, By Signior Martinelli. The Proprietor begs leave to inform the Ladies and Gentlemen of Norwich and its Vicinity, that he has lately built a New Commodious Room, and erected an Orchestra and Large Stage after the manner of the Royal Circus, with a complete set of new scenery, in a superior stile of theatrical elegance to any thing of the kind introduced in a public garden on this side the metropolis, by which improvement, 500 persons may be accommodated in the Rotunda more than in the former state Admittance One Shilling. Tickets of the Performance to be had of the Printers of the Norwich Papers, and at the Gardens. - The Concert will begin at Half past seven O'Clock. - A capital Collection of natural curiosities to be sold cheap.
Date: [1790?]- Books
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The history and art of printing. In two parts. Part I. containing I. A Concise History of the Art from its Invention to the present Time; with the several Charters granted to the Company of Stationers. II. Specimens of Printing Types of all Sizes, and various Languages, Music Types, Flowers and Ornaments. Part II. treating of I. The necessary Materials made use of in a Printing Office-Of the different Pounts of Letter, their Properties, Size, and Application; with Tables to shew the Difference there is between the several Bodies of Letter, and how one gets in or drives out more than another. - Of Points, Quadrate, Spaces, Rules, Braces, Quotations, Flowers, &c. &c. II. Of Printing Presses, their Construction and Use particulars described, with a Drawing of a Press, and of its several Parts, cut in Wood. III. Of Wetting Paper, Knocking up Balls, Pulling, Printing different Colours, and other necessary Rules and Directions for the Pressman. IV. Or the Compositor's Business, viz. Dressing of Chaces, Composing, Spacing, Tying up Pages, Imposing, &c. with a great Variety of Examples and useful Tables. V. Of Correctors and Correcting, with Directions to Authors how to mark Corrections in their Proof Sheets. VI. Of Casting off Copy. Vii. Alphabets and Characters of various Languages and Sciences. Viii. Of the Business requisite to be done in the Warehouse, and the Duty of the Warehouseman. IX. An Explanation of Technical Terms used in Printing. The Whole forming a more intelligible and complete Introduction to the Art of Printing than has been hitherto attempted, and containing a great Variety of Instructions and Examples that are not to be found in any other Performance. By P. Luckombe, M. T. A.
Luckombe, Philip, -1803.Date: [1771]- Books
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The second night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Friday, March 14. 1794, Will be Performed, a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. And Coronation Anthem. ̀̀god save the King.'' Air. - ̀̀he layeth the Beams'' Etius. Air. - ̀̀o had I Jubal's Lyre'' - Joshua Air-̀̀let me wander.'' - L'allegro. Chorus. - ̀̀gird on thy sword.'' Saul. Recit. Accd. - ̀̀deeper and Deeper.'' Air. - ̀̀waft her Angels.'' Jeptha. Air. - ̀̀let the bright Seraphim'' Samson. Accompanied on the Trumpet by Mr. Hyde Chorus. - ̀̀for unto us'' Messiah. Part II. Introduction and Chorus. ̀̀ye sons of Israel.'' - Joshua. Air. - ̀̀why do the Nations?'' - Messiah. Air. - ̀̀what tho' I trace.'' Solomon. Chorus. - ̀̀welcome! Welcome! Saul. Cantata. - Mad Bess, - Purcel Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovichi Air. - Pleasure my former ways, Time and Truth. Air. - ̀̀o magnify the Lord'' Air. - ̀̀tears such as tender Fathers.'' Deborah. Grand Chorus. - ̀̀hallelujah for the Lord.'' Messiah. Part III. Air. - ̀̀lord remember David.'' Sosarmes. Air. - ̀̀heart thou seat of soft delight'' - Acis and Galarea Chorus. - ̀̀he gave them hailstones.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Air. - ̀why does the God of Israel sleep,'' Chorus, and March -̀̀see the conquering Hero.'' - Judas Mac. Air. - ̀̀angels ever bright and fair.'' - - Thodora. Air. - ̀̀sing ye to the Lord.'' Double Chorus. - ̀̀the Horse and his Rider.'' - - Israel in Egypt. Directors of the Oratorios, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, of Liverpool, (being his Second Appearance in London) Master Welsh, Mr. Dignum, Mr. Miller, (being his First Performance in Public) Mr. Kelly. Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovichi. (being his Second Publick Performance.) Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to be returned. Books of the performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Books
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Bach's commemoration. Mr. Tenducci, aware of the Gratification it must be to all Lovers of Music, to hear the Unpublished Works of a Favourite Composer, intends at his benefit, which is fixed for Wednesday, the 17th of May, 1786, At the Rooms, Hanover Square, To give the following pieces, (for that Night only) of that justly celebrated Master, John Christian Bach, deceased, Which still remain in Manuscript, and which he flatters himself will then be better performed than they have hitherto been, as Madame Mara has had the Goodness to promise him her Assistance. The performance will be as follows, viz. Act the first. A grand overture, The Favourite quartetto, in which Mr. Bach always performed himself, By Messrs. Cramer, Blake, Cervetto, and Cramer, junr. The Favourite Cantata of Rinaldo and Armida, for 3 Voices. Rinaldo, by Ubalda, - And Armida, - Mr. Tenducci. Miss Maddan. Madame Mara. A Hautboy Concert, Mr. Fischer. Act the second. A Violin Concert, Mr. Cramer. The Distinguished Cantata of Aurora, for 3 Voices. Aurora, - Mr. Tenducci. Cefala, - Miss Maddan. And Procri, - Madame Mara. An overture for two orchestras. To begin at Eight O'Clock precisely. - Tickets, beautifully engraved by Mr. Bartolozzi, from a Design of the late and celebrated Mr. Cipriani, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Tenducci, No. 63, Dean Street, Soho; at Mr. Hookham's, New Bond Street; at Messrs. Longman & Broderip's, No. 26, Cheapside, and No. 13, in the Haymarket; at Mr. Napier's, No. 474, Strand; at Mr. Preston's, No. 97, near Beaufort Buildings, Strand; at Mr. Bland's, No. 45, Holborn; and at all the Music Shops.
Tenducci, Giusto Ferdinando, 1735-1790.Date: 1786]- Books
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By the Lord Chamberlain's license. At Free-Masons Hall, Great Queen-Street, This present Friday, March 27, 1795. Reading, By Mr. Holman, Mr. Pope, and Mr. Fawcett. Vocal music, By Mr. Incledon, Mr. Fawcett, Master Danby, Messrs. Street, and Taylor. Part I. Maria-(sterne)-Mr. Pope. Song-̀̀sally in our Alley''-Mr. Incledon. Criticism-(sterne)-Mr. Holman. Song ̀̀boxing the Compass,'' Mr. Fawcett. New Glee ̀̀my mother had a maid called Barbara.''-Words by Shakspeare, (shield) Melf. Incledon, Street, Taylor and Master Danby. Part II. Dryden's Ode of Alexander's Feast-Mr. Holman. Song-̀̀old Towler,''-(shield)-Mr. Incledon. The Old Cheese. - And New Song-The Equivalent- (Reeve) Mr. Fawcett. Garrick's Ode on erecting a Statue to Shakspeare-Mr. Pope. Chorts ̀̀all shall yield to the Mulberry Tree.''-Mess. Incledon, Street, Taylor and Master Danby Part III. The Cobler-(wesley)-Mr Holman. Song-̀̀black-Ey'd Sulan''-Mr. Incledon. Monsieur Tonson-(a true Story)-Mr. Fawcett. Song, ̀̀the Moon illum'd the silver flood.'' (Atwood) Mr. Incledon. The Dog-(whitehead)-Mr. Pope. To conclude with the Song-The Storm, ̀̀cease rude Boreas,''-Mr. Incledon. The Songs and Glees to be accompanied on one of Longman and Broderip's Patent Grand Piano Fortes, By Mr. Major. The Public is respectfully informed, that Mr. Holman, Mr. Pope, and Mr. Fawcett, Will continue their Reading Four Nights: Tuesday next, - - March 31 Wednesday - - April 1 Thursday - - - April 2 And Finally conclude on Saturday April 4 Admission to the Hall 5s. - to the Gallery 2s. 6d. The Doors will be opened at Seven O'Clock, and the Performance legin precisely at Eight.
Date: 1795]- Books
Glasgay : 15 Oct - 12 Nov 2011 : Scotland's annual celebration of queer culture.
Date: 2011- Books
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Seventh night. Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane, This present Wednesday, April 2, 1794, Will be performed a grand selection of sacred music From the Works of Handel. Part I. Coronation Anthem. God save the King. Song. Mr. Meredith, He layeth the Beams. Etius. Air. Mrs. Bland, O had I Jubal's lyre, Joshua. Chorus. Gird on thy sword, Saul. Air. Signora Storace Holy, holy, Rodelinda. Air. Mr. Harrison, Softly rise, Chorus, Ye southern breezes. Solomon Air. Master Welsh. Let me wander. L'allegro. Air and Chorus. Signora Storace. Sing ye to the Lord. Double Chorus. The horse aud his rider. Part II. Introduction & Chorus. Ye sons of Israel. Joshua Air. Mrs. Crouch, What tho' I trace. Solomon. Air. Mr. Harrison. Pleasure my former ways. Air. Master Welsh, Would you gain. Acis & Gal. Chorus. Welcome! welcome! Saul. Concerto Violin, Mr. Giornovich, Air Mr. Meredith. Honour and Arms. Sampson. Air. Miss Leake. O magnify the Lord. Anthems. Chorus. Hallelujah. Messiah. Part III. Chorus. How excellent thy name. - - Saul. Air. Mr. Harrison, Lord, remember David, - - Sosarmes. Air Mrs. Crouch, Ask if you damask rose be sweet, Susanna Chorus He gave them hailstones, - - Israel in Egypt. Air Miss Leake, The smilling dawn. Jeptha. Chorus See the conquering Hero comes. Judas Macchaboeus. Air. Master Welsh, Angels ever bright and fair. Theodora. Double Chorus. From the Censor. - - Solomon. Directors, Mr. Linley, and Mr. Storace. The Principal vocal performers Mr. Harrison, Mr. Meredith, Mr. Dignum Master Welsh, Signora Storace, Miss Leake, Mrs. Bland, Mrs. Crouch. In Part II. a Concerto on the Violin by Mr. Giornovich. Amongst the Principal Instrumental Performers are Messrs. Ashe, W. Parke, Parkinson, Mason, Hyde, Flacks, Ashbridge, Ely, &c. Leader of the Band Mr. Shaw. Boxes 6s. Pit 3s. 6d. Gall. 2s. Upper Gall. 1s. No Money to to be Returned. Books of the Performance to be had at the Theatre.
Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (London, England)Date: 1794]- Archives and manuscripts
Corporate photography shoots C0007934 - C0010148
Date: 1999-c.2001Reference: WT/B/11/1/35Part of: Wellcome Trust Corporate Archive- Books
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Songs, duettos, glees, catches, &c. with an explanation of the procession in the pantomime of Harlequin Free-Mason, As performed at the Theatre - Royal, in Covent - Garden.
Dibdin, Charles, 1745-1814.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Books
Performance, medicine and the human / Alex Mermikides.
Mermikides, AlexDate: 2020- Books
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Cupid and Psyche: or, Colombine-Courtezan. A dramatic pantomime entertainment. Interspers'd with ballad tunes. As it is perform'd at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by His Majesty's servants.
Date: MDCCXXXIV. [1734]- Pictures
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An illustration of a man and woman kissing representing an advertisement for an AIDS benefit music event featuring the Carlos Martins Quartet at the Esplanada Igreja da Graça on 8th September; issued by Abraco, an organisation providing services in the area of AIDS in Portugal. Colour lithograph, ca. 1990's.
Date: [1990's?]Reference: 676101i- Pictures
A woman seated at a table singing from a songsheet as a man accompanies her on the violin. Engraving by L.M. Halbou, 1771, after G. Metsu.
Metsu, Gabriel, 1629-1667.Date: [1771]Reference: 2474493iPart of: Recueil d'estampes gravées d'après les tableaux du cabinet de Monseigneur le Duc de Choiseul :- Pictures
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A woman in platform laced boots and a skimpy leotard raises her hands above her head appearing to hold the logo 'Big spender'; an advertisement for a charity music event presented by Big Spender and United Parties against AIDS on 4 December 1994 at the Metropol [Berlin[. Colour lithograph by Rene Habermacher and Blackline.
Date: 1994Reference: 674236i- Videos
Mad but glad.
Date: 2007- Books
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By authority of the Lord chamberlain, Lyceum, Strand. Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday Evening, during Lent only, Will be presented, (in Three Parts,) Mr. Reeve's new entertainment, with additions, called, Mirth's Museum, or The Country Club: Consisting of Introductory readings and recitals, With original songs. The music, entirely New, by Mr. Reeve. The recitals by Mr. J. Wewitzer: Vocal Parts by Mr. Gray, Mr. Masters, Mrs. Iliff, and Mrs. Reeve. In Part I. will be introduced, among others, the following Subjects: Exordium-Humanity-a Tar's Gratitude-Charity-a Seaman's Preface to heaving off a Stave-Hibernian Remarks on Bull-Making, &c. &c. - and the following new songs: Exordium Ingratitude, or the Captive The Lavender Girl The Vestry Dinner Messmates at Sea, and The Antiquity of Bulls, or Paddy's Origin Bonny Wully End of Part I. the Celebrated overture to Oscar and Malvina, In which Mr. Courtenay will perform on The Union Pipes, Accompanied on the Harp by Mr. Wieppart. Part II. A Digression-Theatrical Hint-Matrimonial Congratulations-Extraneous Conversation-Introduction of a Market Girl-Bacchanalian Apology, &c. and the following new songs: Knowing Joe, and the Shew-Folk Goddess of the Silver Stream The Pedlar The Market Lass and The Huntsman's Rhapsody End of the Second, and in the Course of the Third Part. Several favourite Airs by Messrs. Courtenay & Wieppart. Part III. Digressive Hints on Love and Affection-Nautic Friendship-Loyalty, &c. &c. and the following new songs: My Journey is Love I never will Marry Ben Block, or the Sailor's Friend The Knife Grinder Finale, Song, and Chorus May Loyalty Flourish for ever Boxes, 4s. - Pit, 2s. 6d. - Gallery, 1s. 6d. The Doors to be opened at Half past Six O'Clock, and the Performance to begin at Half past Seven, precisely. Places for the Boxes to be taken at the Lyceum, every Day. - Mr. Lingham, the Proprietor, begs Leave to assure the Public, that the Lyceum is elegantly fitted up for their Reception, with New Decorations, &c. &c. and, studious to please, every Endeavour will be exerted on his Part to merit Patronage and Support - Books of the songs to be had at the Lyceum.
Lyceum Theatre (Westminster, London, England)Date: [1794?]- Pictures
People playing ancient musical instruments. Etching by J. Lee.
Date: May 1 1804Reference: 33740i- Pictures
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A man and woman stand talking together in the middle of the room as other couples amuse one another by playing the piano and singing. Wood engraving after George Du Maurier, ca. 1892 (?).
Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896.Date: 1892Reference: 33924i- Books
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La generosità D'Alessandro: a serious opera, in two acts. As performed at the King's Theatre, in the Hay-Market. The Music entirely new, by Signor Tarchi.
Metastasio, Pietro, 1698-1782.Date: [1789]- Books
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The romp. A musical entertainment, in two acts. Altered from Love in the city, by Mr. Bickerstaff. As performed with great applause by the Old American Company.
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.Date: Jan. 19, - M.DCC.XCIII. [1793]