Music in Georgian London

The 18th-century saw the rise of a new type of music in Great Britain – music that would help to forge a powerful shared sense of British national identity. London was quickly becoming the largest city in Europe and both upper and middle classes were eager consumers of the new British sound. This talk will explore many of the influences on British music during Dr Samuel Johnson’s time, including bitter rivalries (Italian Opera v. English Opera; Arne v. Handel), catch and glee clubs, and the development of concert halls and pleasure gardens. _____ Marguerite Mullée Marguerite Mullée is a lecturer in Humanities at Sacred Heart University in Connecticut, USA. An experienced conductor, singer, and voice teacher, she holds a doctorate in music from Columbia University. Dr Mullée has conducted numerous college, church, and community choirs and is a frequent lecturer and workshop presenter. _____ Dr Johnson's House was the home of Samuel Johnson when he compiled his seminal Dictionary of the English Language (1755) and many other works. This publication was of crucial importance in the development of the English language and the House is a remarkably intact glimpse into the Age of Enlightenment. Fleet Street Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) works with businesses in the area to collectively in lead, shape, and influence a comprehensive programme of activity – positioning the Fleet Street Quarter as a thriving and vibrant destination.