PATON (Mary Ann, 1802-1864, Scottish Vocalist)

Autograph letters signed to G. Robins saying that she finds herself "so unwell that I have been advised by my Medical Man to absent myself from Covent Garden Theatre for the Present, and having obtained leave so to do I propose leaving town for a few days as soon as I am able. I therefore fear it will be entirely out of my Power to render any assistance .... for the benefit of the family of the late Mr Brandon, which I assure you I regret exceedingly ..." but sending a contribution, 1 side 4to.,3 Baker Street, Portman Square, 8th July

Paton's reputation as a dramatic singer grew when, in 1824, she took the part of Agatha in Der Freischütz. A major triumph was her Rezia in Oberon, for which Weber conducted the 16 rehearsals, besides the performance on 12 April 1826, two months before his death. From that time she was considered at the head of her profession.

Item Date:  1825

Stock No:  39066