An Account Of The Musical Performances In Westminster Abbey

by Charles Burney

This is a reprint edition of the original book. The and the Pantheon, May 26th, 27th, 29th; & June the 3rd, & 5th, 1785 in commemoration of Handel. In addition to the text, there are numerous illustrations throughout the book. 1. Preface 2. Sketch of the life of Handel 3. Character of Hander, as a composer 4. Chronological life of Handel’s compositions 5. Protocols for printing a complete edition of his works 6. Addenda to the preface 7. Addenda to the life of Handel Commemoration of Handel 8. Introduction 9. Life of the directors, conductors, instrumental & vocal performers 10. Plan of the orchestra & definition of the band 11. First performance, Westminster Abbey 12. Second performance, Pantheon 13. Third performance, Westminster Abbey 14. Fourth performance, Westminster Abbey 15. Fifth performance, Westminster Abbey 16. Letter from Count Benincafa on the commemoration of Handel 17. State of the money received in confidence of the 5 musical performances 18. Different of sums expended & appropriated to charitable purposes

139 pages, Paperback

Published June 21, 1979

About the author

Charles Burney FRS was an English music historian, composer and musician. He was the father of the writers Frances Burney and Sarah Burney, of the explorer James Burney, and of Charles Burney, a classicist and book donor to the British Museum.