A Dictionary of Music and Musicians/Dickons, Mrs.

DICKONS, Mrs., daughter of a gentleman named Poole, was born in London about 1770. Her musical talent was early developed. She became a pupil of Rauzzini, and in 1787 appeared at Vauxhall Gardens as a singer. Her progress was rapid, and she became engaged at the Concert of Ancient Music and other concerts. On Oct. 9, 1793, she made her appearance at Covent Garden Theatre as Ophelia in 'Hamlet.' She next sang in several of the principal towns of England, Scotland, and Ireland with great success. She was subsequently engaged at the King's Theatre, where she performed the Countess in Mozart's 'Nozze di Figaro' to the Susanna of Mme. Catalani. She afterwards sang at Drury Lane Theatre. In 1816 she was engaged at the Italian Opera at Paris. From thence she went to Italy. On her return to England she was again engaged at Covent Garden, where she appeared Oct. 13, 1818 as Rosina in Bishop's adaptation of Rossini's 'Barber of Seville.' In 22 she was compelled by ill health to relinquish her profession. She died May 4, 1833.

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