The Quaker's Opera. As It Is Perform'd At Lee's And Harper's Great Theatrical Booth In Bartholomew-fair. With The Musick Prefix'd To Each Song
Thomas Walker
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The Quaker's Opera. As It Is Perform'd At Lee's And Harper's Great Theatrical Booth In Bartholomew-fair. With The Musick Prefix'd To Each Song

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The Quaker's Opera, first performed in 1728, offers a fascinating glimpse into the popular theatrical entertainments of early 18th-century England. Written by Thomas Walker, this ballad opera was staged at Lee's and Harper's Great Theatrical Booth in Bartholomew Fair, a renowned London event. This edition preserves the original music alongside the text, providing valuable insight into the musical tastes of the time. Ballad opera, a uniquely English form, combined spoken dialogue with popular songs and melodies. The Quaker's Opera exemplifies this genre, offering social commentary and humor thr...