Reminiscences Of Michael Kelly V2: Of The King's Theatre, And Theatre Royal Drury Lane: Including A Period Of Nearly Half A Century (1826)

Reminiscences of Michael Kelly V2 is a memoir written by Michael Kelly, a famous Irish tenor of the 18th and early 19th centuries. The book is a detailed account of his experiences as a performer at the King's Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, spanning nearly half a century from the 1770s to the early 1820s. In the book, Kelly shares his personal anecdotes and observations about the theatre scene in London during this time period, including his relationships with fellow performers, directors, and patrons. He also provides insights into the social and political climate of the era, including the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. The memoir is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Kelly's life and career, from his early days as a chorister to his rise to fame as a leading tenor. He also discusses the challenges of performing in an era before modern technology and the impact of changing tastes in music and theatre on his career. Overall, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly V2 is a fascinating glimpse into the world of 18th and 19th century theatre, as seen through the eyes of one of its most celebrated performers.With Original Anecdotes Of Many Distinguished Persons, Political, Literary, And Musical. In Two Volumes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.