À BECKETT, Mary Anne
Name:
À BECKETT, Mary Anne (1817–1863)
Musical genre:
Opera/Musical Theatre/Dance/Stage, Solo Instrument, Vocal Music/Art Songs
Country of birth:
United Kingdom
Country of location:
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Notes:
Mary Anne à Beckett was an English composer, primarily known for opera. She was the wife of the writer Gilbert à Beckett, who provided the libretti for two of her operas. Their children included the writers Gilbert Arthur à Beckett and Arthur William à Beckett. Her theatrical connections included her brother, the actor and producer impresario Augustus Glossop Harris, and his eldest son, also an impresario, Sir Augustus Harris.
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