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AWM.735.005
31 Dec 1734-7 Jan 1735:32 (784)
London, October 12. . . On Thursday last the famous [letter
u is upside down] Signior Farenelli was introduced by the
Right Hon. the Lord Cowper: He is just arrived from Rome,
is the principal chorister in the Popes Chappel and is
allowed by all judges to be the first voice in the world;
the court receiv'd him with particular marks of esteem, and
he had the honour to sing before their Majesty's and the
rest of the Royal family, in the Queen's anti-chamber, with
vast applause. 'Tis said he engaged for a large sum of
money to sing during the winter, at the theatre in Covent
Garden.
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