[10] Written by Fielding, produced in 1742.
[11] Dubourg a fine violinist and pupil of Geminiani, was noted for his brilliant technique; on one occasion he indulged in a Cadenza of such length and diffuseness, that at its close Handel, who was conducting, called out “Welcome home, Mr. Dubourg.”
[12] In the King’s Library, Buckingham Palace.
[13] Lampe died at Edinburgh in 1751. His wife was sister to Mrs. Arne.
[14] Miss Polly Young was the daughter of Charles Young, Mrs. Arne’s brother.
[15] Polly Young.
[16] He had been studying the science of music under the learned Dr. Pepusch.
[17] The Crown and Anchor, in the Strand, was a favourite resort for concert-givers. In my youthful days the “Abbey Glee Club” and other Musical Societies met there.—W. H. C.
[18] The name of Madame Tenducci was not publicly announced.
[19] Master Norris had been a chorister in Salisbury Cathedral; he was born in 1741, and seems to have continued singing soprano up to 1762. His voice must have been in a transition state. He sang at the Gloucester Festival of 1766 as a tenor. He became organist of Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford; a Mus. Bac., and a singer of good repute.