Masquerades in London [ Dance, Music & Songs / Social interaction ]
… Rowlandson, 'Dressing for a Masquerade', Met Museum, 59.533.2047, April 1, 1790. Image William Hogarth, 'Masquerades and Operas', Met Museum, 32.35(80), 1724. Résumé Masquerades – sociable assemblies of masked participants – developed into … representations of masked assemblies of the century show that, just like musical concerts, theatrical productions and operas, they gradually entered the realm of more accessible public entertainment. Although it was considerably expensive … of masked assemblies and transformed them into public entertainment. In 1713 Heidegger became manager of the Haymarket Opera House, and it was there that he organised his masquerades. These were subscription-based, attracted crowds of …
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