Charles Mackeson

“ Callcott's 'Peace to the souls of the heroes'; Stevens's glee, 'To be gazing on those charms,' and some songs, duets, catches, and rounds. The chief vocal writers of the day including Callcott, Crotch, Spofforth, Dr. Clarke, and Stevenson contributed new works to the programmes, and Italian music was added. In 1793 Mme. Dussek and Miss Poole (afterwards Mrs. Dickons) joined the vocalists, and the brothers Leander, then the most celebrated horn-players in Europe, were added to the little band. ”

“ The programmes provided a wider variety of excellent music than has ever been given in a single series of concerts, the best specimens of ancient work, English and foreign, being interspersed with the compositions of the best contemporary writers. In 1802 Mrs. Harrison retired from public engagements, and the Knyvetts withdrew from the management, although they still assisted in the concerts, and in 1803 Mrs. ”