Publisher's Synopsis
Reminiscences of Michael Kelly V2 is a memoir written by Michael Kelly, a famous Irish tenor and composer, in 1826. The book covers Kelly's experiences as a performer at the King's Theatre and Theatre Royal Drury Lane in London, England, spanning nearly half a century.Kelly recounts his early days as a young singer in Dublin, his move to London, and his rise to fame as a leading tenor in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He shares anecdotes about his fellow performers, including famous actors and singers such as Sarah Siddons, John Philip Kemble, and George Frederick Cooke.The memoir also provides a glimpse into the theatrical world of the time, including the challenges of staging productions, the role of music in theater, and the politics and rivalries among performers and theater managers.Overall, Reminiscences of Michael Kelly V2 is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on the world of theater in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.With Original Anecdotes Of Many Distinguished Persons,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.
