'Hackney Labour' in 19th-Century London: William Ball
Royal Academy of Music, Piano Gallery, NW1 5HT , [Venue Details]How did musicians make a living in 19thcentury London? ‘Hackney labour’ was a phrase used by HJ Banister in 1843 to describe the churning out of commercial music for amateur performers.
Alum Declan Hickey explores this in relation to jobbing musician William Ball (1784-1869) through live performances on historical instruments and engagement with displays from the Academy’s Collections.
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'Hackney Labour' in 19th-Century London: William Ball
Wednesday, 6 May 2026 @3.00pm
Royal Academy of Music, Piano Gallery, NW1 5HTMore Information
How did musicians make a living in 19thcentury London? ‘Hackney labour’ was a phrase used by HJ Banister in 1843 to describe the churning out of commercial music for amateur performers.
Alum Declan Hickey explores this in relation to jobbing musician William Ball (1784-1869) through live performances on historical instruments and engagement with displays from the Academy’s Collections.
FREE ADMISSION
Special: Booking required
Performer name: Declan Hickey
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