Kelly, Michael. (1762-1826). The Wood Pecker. A Ballad. Written by Thomas Moore Esqr. and Sung by Mr. Braham at the New Theatre Royal Drury Lane. . London: J. Power. [1814, watermark]. First edition. Upright folio. Illustrated title; verso blank; 3-7 pp. Engraved. [PN] 201. A beautifully printed ballad.
The song was sung by John Braham (c. 1764-1856), the great English/Jewish tenor, widely considered to have been one of the finest singers in history. The husband of Anna Nancy Storace (creator of Susanna in Figaro), the two performed frequently together.
The song was sung by John Braham (c. 1764-1856), the great English/Jewish tenor, widely considered to have been one of the finest singers in history. The husband of Anna Nancy Storace (creator of Susanna in Figaro), the two performed frequently together.
Kelly, Michael. (1762-1826). The Wood Pecker. A Ballad. Written by Thomas Moore Esqr. and Sung by Mr. Braham at the New Theatre Royal Drury Lane. . London: J. Power. [1814, watermark]. First edition. Upright folio. Illustrated title; verso blank; 3-7 pp. Engraved. [PN] 201. A beautifully printed ballad.
The song was sung by John Braham (c. 1764-1856), the great English/Jewish tenor, widely considered to have been one of the finest singers in history. The husband of Anna Nancy Storace (creator of Susanna in Figaro), the two performed frequently together.
The song was sung by John Braham (c. 1764-1856), the great English/Jewish tenor, widely considered to have been one of the finest singers in history. The husband of Anna Nancy Storace (creator of Susanna in Figaro), the two performed frequently together.