World première - Kenilworth:
The programme for the Third Miscellaneous Concert of the Birmingham Musical Festival at Birmingham Town Hall on 8th Sept 1864.
It opened with world première of Arthur Sullivan's cantata - Kenilworth, conducted by the composer.
The soloists were Helen Lemmens-Sherrington (soprano), Elizabeth Annie "Bessie" Palmer (contralto), William Hayman Cummings (tenor) and Charles Santley (baritone).
Parts two and three of the concert featured singers including -
Signor Mario, Charles Santley, Sims Reeves, Adelina Patti, Marie Titiens
World première - Kenilworth:
The programme for the Third Miscellaneous Concert of the Birmingham Musical Festival at Birmingham Town Hall on 8th Sept 1864.
It opened with world première of Arthur Sullivan's cantata - Kenilworth, conducted by the composer.
The soloists were Helen Lemmens-Sherrington (soprano), Elizabeth Annie "Bessie" Palmer (contralto), William Hayman Cummings (tenor) and Charles Santley (baritone).
Parts two and three of the concert featured singers including -
Signor Mario, Charles Santley, Sims Reeves, Adelina Patti, Marie Titiens