Operatic Performances In England Before Handel is a historical book written by A. Joseph Armstrong in 1918. The book explores the history of opera performances in England prior to the arrival of George Frideric Handel in 1710. It provides a comprehensive overview of the development of opera in England, from the first Italian operas performed in the 17th century to the establishment of the Royal Academy of Music in 1719. The book also examines the social and cultural context of opera performances in England during this period, including the role of aristocratic patrons and the influence of French and Italian musical styles. Armstrong draws on a wide range of primary sources, including contemporary accounts, letters, and diaries, to provide a detailed and engaging account of the early history of opera in England. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of opera, music history, and cultural studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.