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Literary
June 3, 1826
The Ladies' Garland
Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
At Verona, Kelly recounts an anecdote of being taken by Signor Barbella to a gaol for a concert performed entirely by the gaoler's family, including his sons on strings and daughters on harpsichord and vocals.
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At Verona, Kelly tells the following anecdote.
"Signor Barbella promised to take me to a concert, performed by one family only: to my very great surprise, he took me to a gaol, and introduced me to the gaoler: we were shown into an apartment elegantly furnished, and after we had taken our coffee, had really an excellent concert: the performers were, the gaoler, who played the double bass: his two eldest sons, first and second violin: a third, violoncello: his youngest son, the viola; one of his daughters presided at the harpsichord; and his two young daughters executed some airs and duets extremely well."
"Signor Barbella promised to take me to a concert, performed by one family only: to my very great surprise, he took me to a gaol, and introduced me to the gaoler: we were shown into an apartment elegantly furnished, and after we had taken our coffee, had really an excellent concert: the performers were, the gaoler, who played the double bass: his two eldest sons, first and second violin: a third, violoncello: his youngest son, the viola; one of his daughters presided at the harpsichord; and his two young daughters executed some airs and duets extremely well."
What sub-type of article is it?
Prose Fiction
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Verona
Kelly
Barbella
Gaol
Concert
Family Musicians
Double Bass
Violin
Harpsichord
What entities or persons were involved?
Kelly
Literary Details
Author
Kelly
Subject
Anecdote Of A Family Concert In A Gaol At Verona
Form / Style
Narrative Anecdote In Prose
Key Lines
"Signor Barbella Promised To Take Me To A Concert, Performed By One Family Only: To My Very Great Surprise, He Took Me To A Gaol, And Introduced Me To The Gaoler:"
The Performers Were, The Gaoler, Who Played The Double Bass: His Two Eldest Sons, First And Second Violin: A Third, Violoncello: His Youngest Son, The Viola;
One Of His Daughters Presided At The Harpsichord; And His Two Young Daughters Executed Some Airs And Duets Extremely Well."