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In 1786, three operas were being rehearsed, one by Righini, one Salieri's La grotta di Trofonio (to a text by Casti), and one Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro. Kelly took his most famous premiere role as Don Curzio (the stuttering role), and also Don Basilio, with Storace as Susanna.
Reminiscences of Michael Kelly, of the King's Theatre, and Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including a period of nearly half a century; with original anecdotes of many distinguished persons, political, literary, and musical. Kelly, Michael, 1762-1826.
10 de oct. de 2011 · He formed a lifelong emotional as well as professional partnership with the soprano Anna Crouch, living (apparently amicably) with her and her husband until the pair separated in 1791, and then with her until her death in 1805 (though of course you don’t get a hint of this in the memoirs).
Michael Kelly in Haymarket, London - 22 September, 1791 from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly , pages 15-17 : The King's Theatre being now finished, the Drury Lane company were transplanted there, pro tempore , until Drury Lane was ready for their reception.
Michael Kelly in Drury Lane - 4 June, 1791 from Reminiscences of Michael Kelly , pages 3-6 : On the 4th of June, the Old Drury Lane closed for ever, with the comedy of "The Country Girl," and "No Song, no Supper".
There were concerts given in the evenings, at the great assembly rooms. One of the most awful accompaniments to the inspired music of Handel, was furnished by the hand of Nature. On Monday night, the 15th of August, 1791, during the grand chorus, "He gave them … more >>
Michael Kelly (25 December 1762 – 9 October 1826) was an Irish tenor, composer and theatrical manager who made an international career of importance in musical history.
