[ 75 ]
TOC
|
one of the numerous royal family, seem
at present, to pay much attention to
music. However, one of the princesses
is said to be a good musician herself, and
the duchess of Savoy, a daughter of Phi-
lip the Vth of Spain, was many years a
pupil to Farinelli. But there is now a
gloomy sameness at this court, in the
daily repetition of state parade and prayer,
which renders Turin a dull residence to
strangers, except during the carnival.
Signor Baretti, of this place, in conse-
quence of a letter from his brother in
London, received me very politely, and
took great pains to be useful to we while
I remained at Turin; he introduced me
to Padre Beccaria, for whom, at first
sight, I conceived the highest regard and
veneration.
Father Beccaria is not above forty;
with a large and noble figure, he has
something open, natural, intelligent,
and benevolent in his countenance, that
immediately captivates. We had much
|
.jpg)