Musical life in 18th-century Edinburgh,
Engagement activity: External performance, talk or presentation › Talk for a mainly non-academic audience (e.g. for the general public, community or industry)
Brianna Robertson-Kirkland (Speaker), 9 May 2023
Let's take an historical walk through Edinburgh city centre, meeting and greeting the various characters who contributed to Edinburgh's music scene, including:
* famed castrato singer Giusto Tenducci
* the Corri family who performed at St Cecilia's Hall and the Corri Rooms
* Felix Yaniewicz, who was involved in the first Edinburgh Music Festival
* Anne Young, who lived at St James Square and was the first woman to receive a patent for a musical game
The talk will provide an illustrative overview of Edinburgh's musical scene, highlighting why it is the go-to destination for live music in the world.
External organisation (Learned Society or Research Association)
Name | History Scotland |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |