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Collection Summary

Collection Title

Burgtheater, Vienna (1785)

Unique Identifier

Hirsch.IV.1450a

Description

Single-sided handbill for a concert of the Vienna Tonkünstler Societät (Musicians’ Benevolent Society), given at the Burgtheater, Vienna on 13 March 1785.

This was a two-part miscellaneous concert, opening with a ‘new symphony’ by Haydn and including the first performance of Mozart, Davide Penitente, given by Valentin Adamberger (tenor) and Caterina Cavalieri (soprano), directed by Mozart. The performance also included arias and choruses by Leopold Gassmann and an oboe concerto performed by Ludwig August Lebrun.

All programme details and other information regarding the performance are printed in Italian.

Format

Date range of collection

1785 - 1785

Accumulation Dates

-

Suggested Audience

Not Specific

Associated People or Organisations

• Tonkünstler Societät, Vienna -
• Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus -
• Lebrun, Leopold August -
• Gassmann, Leopold -
• Cavalieri, Caterina -
• Adamberger, Valentin -

Associated Places

• Burgtheater, Vienna

Associated Times

• 18th century - late 1776-1799

This collection is about

• Handbills
• First performances

Location Details

British Library

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Collections Overview

The Library's collection of song and piano sheet music is one of the most comprehensive of its kind, providing a valuable insight into Victorian society and culture as well as the music itself.

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Additional Collection Information

Accrual Status

closed

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