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King's Theatre Queens: Three Successful Women In The Early Classical Era, Ashley Mchugh
King's Theatre Queens: Three Successful Women In The Early Classical Era, Ashley Mchugh
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In the early Classical era, three particular women are accredited with encompassing the vocal style and techniques of the timeframe: Madame Gertrud Mara, Brigida Giorgi Banti, and Mrs. Elizabeth Billington. They were of different nationalities, statuses, educational backgrounds, vocal qualities, and performance strengths. However, they were all frequently associated with similar repertoire, critics and audiences, and companies- especially the King's Theatre in London.