David Garrick

Life

Born: 19 February 1717

Died: 20 January 1779

Biography

David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theater manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century, and was a pupil and friend of Dr Samuel Johnson. As an actor, Garrick promoted realistic acting that departed from the bombastic style that was entrenched when he first came to prominence.

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Settings of text by David Garrick

• How cruelly fated is woman to woe (John Christopher Smith)
• I burn where'er I turn (John Christopher Smith)
• Like sparkling champagne (Jonathan Battishill)
• No ice so hard, so cold as I (Thomas Arne)
• Ode to Harmony (Oliver Holden)
• Sweetest bard that ever sung (William Boyce)
• This cold, flinty heart (Michael Arne)
• Yet awhile, sweet sleep deceive me (Michael Arne)

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