The Words of the favorite catches and glees, which, with the elegant and humorous music, composed by the most eminent masters of the last and present age, will be performed at Ranelagh House, on the twelfth of May, by a considerable number of the best vocal and instrumental performers . The choral and instrumental parts are added, to give the catches and glees their proper effect in so large an amphitheatre; being composed, for that purpose, By Dr. Arne. This performance (the first of the kind every publicly exhibited in this or any kingdom) is introduced at the desire of many persons of quality, lovers and encouragers of good harmony and inoffensive humour.

Date:

1767