Sadak and Kalasrade. Libretto. English. Performance: London
Summary
by Mary Russell Mitford ... ; first performed at the New Theatre Royal, Lyceum and English Opera House, on Monday, April 20, 1835 ; the whole of the music composed by Mr. Packer, of the Royal Academy. (statement of responsibility)
U.S. RISM Libretto Project.
Selective list of author's works--title page; price on title page: one shilling and sixpence; author's preface dated "Three Mile Cross, April 16th, 1835"--p. iii-iv; "S.G. Fairbrother, Printer, Exeter Court, Strand"--p. 31.
Handwritten dedication at head of title: Lady Croft-from her affectionate friend the author.
Dedication on p. 5: To John Heathcoat, Esq. M.P. ... this lyrical drama is very respectfully inscribed by the author.
Dramatis Personae: AMURATH. Mr. Wilson -- SADAK. Mr. H. Phillips -- ACHMET. Mr. J. Bland -- AZIM. Mr. Edwards -- SELIM. Mr. Dubochet -- HASSAN. Mr. Brayne -- HAFIZ. Mr. Brunton -- KALASRADE. Miss E. Romer -- ZULEMA. Miss Somerville -- NYMPH OF THE FOUNTAIN. Mrs. Gordon--p. 6.
Performance: London, Lyceum and English Opera House, 1835. (venue)