The Comic Muse - The theatrical world of Kitty Clive
Actress, soprano, and London stage star Kitty Clive (1711-1785)
had a unique command of the Eighteenth century theatre world.
Born as Catherine Raftor in 1711 and rising to fame as Mrs. Clive,
she negotiated the raucous, fast-moving, and sometimes unforgiving
London scene with intelligence and grace. This recording explores
her world, shines a light on the vocal genres in which she excelled,
and celebrates the vibrancy of mid-Eighteenth century theatre
performances through the instrumental publications that they inspired.
Cover Artwork by Gisela Gayleard
The Comic Muse - The theatrical world of Kitty Clive
Actress, soprano, and London stage star Kitty Clive (1711-1785)
had a unique command of the Eighteenth century theatre world.
Born as Catherine Raftor in 1711 and rising to fame as Mrs. Clive,
she negotiated the raucous, fast-moving, and sometimes unforgiving
London scene with intelligence and grace. This recording explores
her world, shines a light on the vocal genres in which she excelled,
and celebrates the vibrancy of mid-Eighteenth century theatre
performances through the instrumental publications that they inspired.
Cover Artwork by Gisela Gayleard
