When was Michael Kelly born and where did he grow up?
Michael Kelly was born on the 25th of December 1762 in Dublin. His father Thomas held a prominent social position as Master of Ceremonies at Dublin Castle.
Questions about Michael Kelly (tenor)
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the early teachers who trained Michael Kelly before his career began?
His first teachers were Italians named Passerini and Niccolò Peretti. He also received keyboard instruction from Michael Arne and singing lessons from signor St Giorgio at the Rotunda.
What significant events occurred during Michael Kelly's time in Naples starting in May 1779?
In May 1779 Kelly traveled to Naples as a protégé of Sir William Hamilton. He enrolled with Fenaroli at the 1537 Conservatorio Santa Maria di Loreto and witnessed the August 1779 eruption of Vesuvius together with the King and Queen of Naples.
Which operas did Michael Kelly perform in Vienna between 1784 and 1787?
Kelly performed Stephen Storace's opera Gli sposi malcontenti in 1785 alongside Nancy Storace. He later took the buffo role of Gaforio in Paisiello's The Barber of Seville which became his nickname thereafter.
When was Michael Kelly's comic opera Pizarro premiered and where did it open?
Pizarro appeared the 24th of May 1799 also at Theatre Royal Drury Lane with libretto by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. This production followed Blue Beard or Female Curiosity which premiered the 16th of January 1798 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane.
How and when did Michael Kelly die after publishing his Reminiscences in 1826?
He died at Margate aged 64 on the 9th of October 1826. Financial results proved disastrous despite his fame as he combined professional work conducting a music shop and wine shop before his death.