Some Catholic Musicians of the Eighteenth Century

Abstract

During the second half of the eighteenth century there were a number of Catholic Musicians, both amateur and professional, who formed a friendly group of composers and performers. They met in each other's houses for concerts, and they joined together to raise the standard of music in the Embassy Chapels. They took an active part in such musical associations as the Madrigal Society, the Catch Club, and the Academy of Ancient Music. In this way they mixed with non-Catholics of like tastes.