March 18, 1902: Italian Tenors Are a Lire a Dozen | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Tenor Enrico Caruso recorded ten arias for the Gramophone & Typewriter Company in Milan, Italy. He was paid 100 pounds sterling, and was not required to do any typing. These … Continue reading
03/18/2016 · Leave a comment
On this day: Sarah Booth’s Covent Garden Debut
Famous English actress Sarah Booth made her debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on the 23rd of November, 1810. She played Amanthis in the play Child of Nature… … Continue reading
11/23/2015 · Leave a comment
Covent Garden Theatre 1808 fire and rebuild
Originally posted on All Things Georgian:
? Covent Garden Theatre 1808 prior to the fire Image courtesy of the Museum of London ? The first theatre on the site opened…
09/18/2014 · Leave a comment
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