This book is a collection of reminiscences about the Italian opera scene in England from 1773 to 1823. The author, Earl of Richard Edgcumbe Mount Edgcumbe, shares his invaluable insights and experiences of fifty years dedicated to opera, highlighting the passion, dedication and artistry involved in the production of an operatic performance. Drawing from his personal experiences, this book offers a fascinating glimpse of the historical Italian opera scene in England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.