Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Naples, to Charles Burney, London [manuscript], 1764 February 5

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Autograph letter signed from David Garrick, Naples, to Charles Burney, London [manuscript], 1764 February 5

Describes the poor state of musical performances Garrick is attending in Naples. Comments particularly on performances by Gabrielli and Caffarelli.

2 leaves ; 25 x 18 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7887630

Folger Shakespeare Library

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Burney, Charles, 1726-1814

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Charles Burney, British musician and author. He is the father of Frances Burney, Madame d'Arblay, the writer. From the guide to the Charles Burney (musician and author) manuscript material : 1 item, 1792, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.) Charles Burney established a reputation as an organist and composer before moving to London in 1760. There he became a central figure in the circle gathered around author Samuel Johnson...

Gabrielli, Caterina, 1730-1796

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Caffarelli, 1710-1783

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Italian mezzo-soprano castrato. From the description of Document signed Gaetano Majorano, dated : Naples, 26 February 1763, 1763 Feb. 26. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270564048 ...

Garrick, David, 1717-1779

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David Garrick was raised in Lichfield, England, and became a leading actor, playwright and theatrical producer in London. From 1747 to 1776, he was a partner in the Drury Lane Theatre. From the description of Papers, 1749-1778. (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 85213417 David Garrick, English actor and playwright. Garrick frequently invested in land, and in 1756 he bought a large estate in Hendon, northwest of London. There is no evidence that Garrick ever lived at H...