‘The theatres of the ancients were vast squares, ours are vessels of small dimensions. Hence, in order to be heard in them by the...

‘We discoursed upon the subject of Dr. Burney’s travels, of which he was a professed admirer; and mentioned with great approbation that...

This morning I went with young Oliver to his conservatorio of S. Onofrio, and visited all the rooms, where the boys practice, sleep and...