Concerts of Antient Music
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Concerts of Antient Music
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The Concerts of Antient Music, also known as the Ancient Concerts or The King's Concerts, were an influential concert series put on annually in London from 1776 to 1848. The concerts consisted solely of music composed at least twenty years previous. The concerts had aristocratic or royal sponsorship and featured some of the best musicians of the day. At first, twelve concerts were given each year; in 1785 a thirteenth concert, a performance of Handel's Messiah to benefit retired musicians, was a
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London concert series, 1776–1848
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Concerts_of_Antient_Music
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2023-08-07T03:55:46Z
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