Hawes, Maria B. 1816-1886

The contralto Maria Dowling Billington Hawes (1816-86), was the oringal singer of the contrato part in "Elijah."   Her married name was Maria Merest.
Daughter of William Hawes of St Paul's Cathedral, English singer, composer and conductor, who produced "Der Freischutz" in Britain.  (Musical Monthly Record, Jan 1, 1887)

Instrument(s)/responsibility:
voice - alto/contralto

Concerts by Performer

Title Date Venue Professor
Annual Reid Concert 1841 Friday, February 12, 1841 Assembly Rooms Thomson, John, 1805-1841
Annual Reid Concert 1841 (rpt. perf.) Saturday, February 13, 1841 Assembly Rooms Thomson, John, 1805-1841
Annual Reid Concert 1842 Monday, February 21, 1842 Assembly Rooms Bishop, Sir Henry R. (Henry Rowley), 1786-1855
Annual Reid Concert 1842 (rpt. perf.) Tuesday, February 22, 1842 Assembly Rooms Bishop, Sir Henry R. (Henry Rowley), 1786-1855
Annual Reid Concert 1843 Monday, February 13, 1843 Assembly Rooms Bishop, Sir Henry R. (Henry Rowley), 1786-1855
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