Contract : London 1844 Feb. 14

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Contract : London 1844 Feb. 14

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Sir Michael Costa was an Italian-English conductor and composer of operas. On paper headed "Her Majesty's Theatre," Mr. B. Lumley, director of Italian Opera, and Mr. Costa agree to 9 articles, including terms under which Mr. Costa will conduct operas and concerts and under which he will compose and produce a new opera. The manuscript is in ink and is signed only by M. Costa.

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The New York Public Library. Music Division.

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Her Majesty's Theatre (London, England)

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Opened on April 9, 1705 in the Haymarket as the Queen's Theatre in honor of Queen Anne, the theater went through various name changes (King's Theatre) with the changing of monarchs. Rather large for drama, it became the first English opera house. In the 1830-1850 period, it was famous as the Italian Opera House for its productions of opera with international stars and for its association with romantic ballet. With the accession of Queen Victoria, it was called Her Majesty's Theatre. Jenny Lind m...

Costa, Michael, 1808-1884

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Sir Michael Costa was an Italian-English conductor and composer of operas. From the guide to the Contract : London, 1844 Feb. 14, (The New York Public Library. Music Division.) Italian-English composer and conductor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : 55 Eccleston Square, [London], to Arthur Sullivan, 1862 Apr. 6. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270125570 Michael Costa, English conductor and composer of Italian birth, became director of mus...

Lumley, B

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