They had been there before, exhibiting the children's talents, in 1762; by this time they had completed their "Grand Tour" of Europe, performing in England, France, and elsewhere, and hoped to achieve even greater recognition (and income) in the Imperial capital.
Estiveran aló en 1762, exhibindo o talento dos nenos; por esa época completaran a súa "gran viaxe" por Europa, actuando en Inglaterra, Francia e outros lugares coa esperanza de gañarse unha gran reputación, recoñecemento e ingresos na capital Imperial.