Rosamond (Clayton)
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Rosamond is an Opera in three acts by Thomas Clayton with a libretto by Joseph Addison. It was first performed on 4 March 1707 at Drury Lane.
Rosamond and Henry II
Joseph Addison
Richard Leveridge
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Richard Leveridge was an English bass singer of the London stage and a composer of baroque music, including many popular songs.
Rosamond (Clayton)
…the public appetite for a better musical experience had moved on. The cast of Rosamond was Francis Hughes (King Henry), Catherine Tofts (Queen Elinor), Richard Leveridge (Sir Trusty), Miss Gallia (Rosamond) and Miss Lindsey as Grideline. This was the same cast as had performed Arsinoe, suggesting that Addison was seeking…
Portrait of Richard Leveridge, Engraved by J. Saunders, After Thomas Frye (circa 1710–1762)
The youthful portrait of Rick Leveridge, c. 1710–1720
Leveridge in old age, by Frans van der Mijn