Gavinies published three books of sonatas, and several concertos, which are very highly esteemed by connoisseurs.


, I believe Have you ever remonstrated or. petitioned the Lord Chamberlain upon the subject ?


Mr. Liddle officiated as leader of the band, Mr. C. Hancock presided at the harmonium, and Sir George Elvey conducted.


Mr. Viotti had some share in the management of the King’s Theatre.


of Rameau was represented in 1735, it was a balletopera Les Indes galantes.


Benzamin Rogenrs, son of Peter Rogers of St. George's Chapel, Windsor, was born in that town, and after being a chorister, became a lay-clerk, or singing-man, of the choir of which his father was a member.


The programme contained selections from the works of Bach, Handel, Mendelssohn, Cherubini, and Lefébure-Wély.


He now places himself on a level with a M. Beckers, who announces that he has pianos which will serve as objects of curiosity !


This gentleman is well known as the joint author of the Dictionnaire des Musiciens.


He failed, likewise, on the first day of the Birmingham meeting, soon afterwards 3.


the solo parts being sung by Miss Orton, Miss Wale, and Mr. Horniblow.


Mr. Mocre is the adaptor of words to this composition, which is a tirana, arranged by Mr. Bishop.


, Bow, E.—E. Carper is prepared to send Specifications for building Organs of very superior materials and workmanship.


The Concerts of the Royal Academy of Music are discontinued, .


Rameau was in despair, and thought to renounce the theatre.


Can the Irish members, moreover, assert that it has played St. Patrick's day”?


F. J. Amor, H. Lazarus, Walter Pettit, F. Ralph, P. Sainton, J. Thomas, A. White, and the Principal.


Batiste’s Andante in G, an Offertoire by Lefébure-Wély, 2 Fugue by Mendelssohn, and Gounod’s


There were aymptoms of weariness, to be sute, in some of the high tenors in the last piece, that noble double chorus from Mendelssohn's ‘“ Oedipus,’ and


Sung during the Lent Season, at San-Carlo.. 27, “ Odoardo


A new Edition of the Musicat Timzs, No. 3, price r4d.


Under the Direction of the Earl of Cawdor, Wednesday, April 24, 1833.


Of the publication of Volume II. of Dr. Burney’s great work we have the following account :


On the same occasion, a quintett and chorus from Jerusalem delivered, an oratorio by M. Eberwein, which is still in MS. was received with much applause.


The programme consisted of selections from the Messiah and Mendelssohn’s Hymn of Praise.


Lane, and Professor of Harmony and Composition at the ; Royal Academy of Music


The Music adapted from SPINDLER’s HUSARENRITT by Louis Dien1.


Some think they detect already in Weber's “Preciosa” and


We know nothing of the composer of “ Fall'n is thy Throne.


The first fart of the programme consisted of selections from the works of Mendelssohn.


To be seen at A. Hunter; Organ Factory, 379, Kennington-road.


Oakley, Esq., of Tavistock Place, and the late James Perry Esq.,. of the Morning Chronicle.


that many composers who lose themselves in the clouds of mannerism and affectation, would imitate thewisdom of Sirletti, Asioli, and Pollini—


Second Concerto and Di Tanti, 294 Kiallmark, his Le pas de Polichinelle, 1145, Are ye'angry, 238 ;


Original Instructions for the Violin, illustrated by Precepts and Examples, composed expressly for this Work, by T. Howell.. 507 XVI.

Original Instructions for the Violin , illustrated by Precepts and Examples

original instruction for the Violin , illustrate by Precepts and example


Mr. G.’s ideas of tuition are however very correct, and his book will prove useful to masters.


This enthusiastic composer, rich in talent, of the school of Bartolomeo Felici, wrote in the purest style.


a concert was given at Brooke House by the choir of that establishment, assisted by members of the choir of St. Matthew’s Church, under the direction of Mr. Batchelor, the singing master at Brooke House.


Piano Forte ed Arpa da L. Cherubini, » Almen se non possio, Canzonetta; Poetry by Metastasio ; Music by


She studied three years in the Royal Academy of Music, where she ranks high in the estimation both of masters and students.


I presume this is the same man who composed “ Sally in our Alley.”—I am,


Here examples are given of the psalms of Marot and some of the earliest psalmists, whose compositions were even then considered as impudent innovations.


Between the years 1740 and 1745, we find but two complete dramas written by Metastasio, Antigono and Ipermestra, the former of these written expressly for the court of Dresden.


This charming melody has very recently been published in a collection (see Harmonicon for March last, page 60,) as a ‘ Bohemian air,’ and marked allegretto !


Mr. Duncan Finvay gave an evening concert at the Shaftesbury Park Lecture Hall, on Tuesday, the 15th ult.


This will serve to give some idea of the extensive field entered upon by Martini, and the diffuseness of that part which is completed.


the Bacchanalian Song from Spontini’s Danaides, and several other pieces too numerous to particularize.


Vienna, Jan. 10.—Donizetti has arrived in this city in perfect health.


Mr. and Mrs. Wood, it seems, are preparing to depart for America.


on application to H. Hagemeyer, Bandmaster, 12th Regiment, Cork Barracks, Ireland.


Nevertheless, to be the rival of Carissimi he must have possessed considerable talent, both as a musician and a composer.


himself, abridged and continued to his death, by Dr. Kitchiner ; from which we learn, that _


Since this note was written, a strong confirmation has been given to my opinion by a perusal of the History of the East Indies, from the French of L’Abbe Guyon.


Her Majesty and Prince Albert took a part in “‘ Die Elfen Walzer.


Nor let us omit the performance of Grisias the Lady Norina in Pasquale, which was one of the most admirable specimens of comic talent ever seen on any stage.


Il Barbiere di Seviglia,” the same season, at the theatre


: NgwcastLe-on-TyNE.—A most successful performance of the Antigone of Sophocles, with Mendelssohn's music, took place at the Theatre Royal, on the 21st ult.


Sabadini also composed oratorios, the best of which was “ La Divina Sapienza.


The valuable scores of English church music, in several volumes, now in the British Museum, (No.


The chair was occupied en the occasion by Sir Thomas Gladstone, Bart.


The three last operas written by Metastasio were, Il Trionfo di Clelia, in 1762;


’s 24th Psalm, adapted to the English version, by W. T. Freemantle (and revised by the late Dr. S.S. Wesley).


Published by authority of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty.


Though Mr. Viotti had long retired from his profession, he nevertheless retained ‘all his love for the art, and contributed every thing in his power towards its ATS


Here we return to the forced leisure of poor Italy.


all the friends of music and of generous culture in Baltimore.


| tains a new two-manual Organ by Walker, of London.


He left Moscow, ‘and returned to St. Petersburg, and there finding no means of paying his debts, he yielded to despair, and sliot himself.


The number of witnesses examined was forty-five, among whom were Mr. Mash of the Chamberlain’s Office, all the proprietors and managers of the various theatres, major and minor, many authors, and most of the principal actors.


On Monday, June 5, 1826, died Carl Maria Freyherr Von Weber.


Cantate Domino and Deus Misereatur have been sung at each gathering in such a manner as to prove that the best music is that which most.


, Arthur Sullivan, Mus. D., Cantab., the Conductor, and the Principal—Eaton Faning.


‘WissEAcH.—The second concert for the season of the District Musical Society took place in the Public Hall on the 13th ult.


“‘ Carron side,” an opera by Signor Liverati, was produced with success.


For ten years Jarnowick was in great favour with the public.


A new symphony by M. Joachim Hoffman, a composition of great merit, was performed at that gentleman’s concert.


in the Antient Concert Rooms, which was a brilliant success.


Musical Society at Cambridge, in the y Term of 1871, under the direction of Dr. G. M: Garrett.


The Philharmonic Society, founded here by M. Schénche, is going on flourishingly.


Mr. Kalkbrenner’s inelange displays great taste, both in the selection and treatment. of his subjects.


“ Qui est Rex Gloriosus,” Canon four in two, composed and dedicated to Thomas Attwood, Esq.


He is desirous of taking this opportunity of expressing his grateful sense of both, and adding, that in his communication with, and visits to, Cambridge (for by ?


There are few persons in this country, we apprehend, who are not now aware of the splendid donation made by the late Viscount Fitzwilliam to the University of Cambridge.


We, therefore, heartily welcome Mr. Hall’s book, as a useful addition to the scanty literature on the subject.


Norwicu.—The first Concert this season of the Norfolk and Norwich Musical Union was given in St. Andrew's Hall,on Thursday evening, the 17th ult.


The search: after these persons is redoubled, and a school for them has been established in the institution degli Orfanelli, which includes many.


than those at St. Petersburg, not even affording him enough profit to pay the expences.


The vocal music was scarcely so good as usual—with the exception of the scena of Miss Rainforth.


“ La Cascina and Statira,” 1756 ; “ La Conversazione, Artaserse, and Alessandro nell’


We cannot speak too highly of the manner in which this magnificent burst of grandeur was rendered, by Mr. Sterndale Bennett and his able assistants,


passage, taken up by the other parts as a round, like Rossini’s


G. Benson, Ettore Fiori, Manuel Garcia, P. Goldberg, A. Randegger, T. A. Wallworth, and the Principal.


Italy also derived great benefit from the numerous families, and the wealth imported by this means.


Trieste 67, 171, 212 Turin 236, 277 Venice 67, 213, 236 .Verceil


Thornhill drew ail their portraits in pencil, and Prior wrote humorous verses under each.


THE fifty-third monthly Concert of the Grosvenor Choral Society took place on Friday the 21st ult. at the Grosvenor Hall, Buckingham Palace Road.


Théatre de L’Odeon.—A new opera has been produced here, entitled, Charles V. et Dugueselin,


the programme consisted entirely of a selection from*the works of the late Sir Sterndale Bennett.


The artists engaged were the Misses Agnes Drummond, Josephine Pulham, Marian Haigh, Florence Wydford, and Messrs. Henry Guy, Theodore Distin, E. Stone, and Thurley Beale.


We have an irresistible proof of the effects produced by these in the following passage, extracted from (Almanach général de tous les spectacles, for the year 1791, (page 61).


It is used in many of the Cathedrals and Collegiate Churches, besides numerous Parish Churches in England.


Mrs. Shaw sang the next piece, No. 17, with more grace and power of vocalization than she had displayed during her visit.


“ Lives of the Professors of Gresham College” is a list of musical works in manuscript of Dr. J. Bull, in possession of Dr. Pepusch

life of the professor of Gresham College


Tuts Saltarello has a light and playful theme which can.


He also performed two of Mendelssohn’s


Air Suisse, with an Introduction and Variations for the Piano Forte, composed by H. Herz .


* Leader and Director of the London, Bath, and Bristol Phdharmoniec Coucerts.


This instrument being very little cultivated here to any other purpose, its scarcity is sensibly felt throughout Italy.


Dr. Anslem Bayly, Sub-Dean of this Majesty’s Chapels Royal.


Mr. Wiitson.—Owing to a severe domestic affliction, (the death of a son)


Charles Phillippe Lafont, a very distinguished violinist, began to learn the violin with his mother, who was the sister of Berthaume, when yet very young.


In spring she goes to Milan, where she has concluded an engagement with the Scala and Cannobiano as primo musico.


Among the pieces were Beethoven’s grand symphony in bp, and the overtures to Don Juan and Reissiger’s Felsenmithle, all of which were exquisitely played.


We will'now give an account of the 3 process adopted by Messrs. James Epps and Co., manufacturers of , dietetic articles, at their works in the Euston-road,


R. Smith lectured at the Athenzum on Thursday evening, the roth ult.


The Enthusiast, a Song, written and composed by F.W. Horn- castle.


Venice, besides the advantage of having orators destined to educate the singers, had Gasparini and Lotti as directors of the schools..


This will delight the people of Manchester, of whose world of music


Handel’s habit of borrowing from himself is well known.


the bride recently went through a similar ceremony as Giultetta in Gounod’s opera.


In truth a double source is now opening upon us—Germany as well as Italy.


She addressed a series of letters to the Bishop of London, to the Dean of St..


The ‘“ Adagio,” in C minor, is melodious, and contains sufficient contrast of style to prevent any feeling of monotony.


At page 16, the rondo “ Allegretto Scherzando con Brio (certainly the most effective movement of the whole) commences.


the subject of the Air from a French Melody, composed by Pio Glanchettini.


When Fenzi is absent, Guida is considered as the best.


But in the “ Studii of Palestrina,” -a manvscript, procured at Rome by Dr. Burney, containing chants by the great composers of his time, are some, by.


From what we know of Mr. Forde’s general abilities, we should think him far more fit for the task than any else one who has undertaken it;


It is in this point of view that we ought to regard the revolution effected by Rossini in the music of Naples, as well as: its novel results.


One of the very best performances we have ever heard of the Messiah, whether we regard it in its vocal or instrumental character.


Fifth, on the Counterpoint of the ancients and moderns, 46 pages.


Mr. Kalkbrenner’s concerto was the only piece in the last bill of any importance.


w ho were accustomed to meet there frequently, such as Pagin, Gavinies, Pugnani, Gi- ardini, Van Malder, Dominico Ferrari, &c.


Roller and Blanchet, more enterprising than their predecessors, have exhibited an instrument that possesses many advantages.


Among the gentle‘men now contributing to Concordia, are :— : J. Barney.


I am marvellously curious to see the violin quartet written by Rossini for Ricordi, the music-dealer, of Milan.


(Of the Royal Albert Hall Concerts), for Oratorios, Concerts, &c. Address 2, Hallfield-place, Bradford, Yorks.


Upon the coffin was ‘the following inscription: : CAROLUS MARTA FREYHERR VON WEBER .


One of the principal pieces in Hippolyte et Arcie, is the trio of the Fates, one of the most beautiful compositions of Rameau.


When Garibaldi raised the standard of revolt at Marsala, a number of volunteers.


the paucity of the English female singers— Miss Stephens and.


For further particulars apply to Mr. H. Keeton, “Registered for transmission abroad.


Highly commended—Annie Albu, Amy Aylward, Jessie Jones, Agnes Larkcom, and Marian Williams.


Naples ‘possesses five great “theatres, where operas and plays a are performed, and two smaller unes, where farces are given for the amusement ofthe people.


Both artists were together in Berliz 1835, and in one of his letters


They are all tinctured with a certain degree of elegance and expressiveness, particularly these by Mr. Clifton, Mr. Crouch, Mr. Eavestaff, and Mr. Banister.


Since Barbaja seceded from the theatre, San Carlo has thrice been in danger of being burnt down.


Variations, and an Introductory Prelude on some Passages from: the Incantation Scene, by N.C. Bochsa 4.


; ; The Corigress was opened on Sunday, July 19, at 11 p’clock, A. M., by a musical performance in the Briderkizche.


Rachel would proceed to London in the month of June, and play at the St. James’s Theatre.


last concert for the season was given by Mr. Matthews’s Choral Society on Thursday, the 13th ult.


Signor Sabastiani, first clarinet at the theatre St. Carlo at Naples, is arrived in Paris.


The predominant feature of Spohr’s music is a voluptuous monotony—a luxury indeed, but a vicious one.


but, after all, why not have given a symphony or overture of Haydn or Mozart?


, Professor of Harmony at the Royal Academy of Music, and Organist to the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s-Inn.


A new organ of 13 stops has recently been built for Charleston Presbyterian Church, so that the use of this noble instrument appears to be spreading among our transatlantic brethren.


M. Spohr has produced at Cassel a new opera, named, Pietra @ Albano.


The music consisted of a selection from The Seasons of Haydn, and the whole of Beethoven’s Mount of Olives.


Adelina Patti—for that will continue to be her professional.


The boy was traced to Milan, but Mr. S. was deterred by the expence from prosecuting, and was compelled to sit down under.the loss of the. entire sum.


These two operas, and also two odes to Anacreon set to the Greek text, are the only fruits of our author's pen in the year 1799.


Sketch of the State of Music i in London —August, 1826 ..... 13)


Rome has three great theatres ; Argentina, Tor di Nona, and Valle.


Grazioli (who must not be confounded with the composer of the same name, who died at Venice in 1820) . has published several operas and some sacred music.


Engagements to be addressed St. Mark's Villa, Newnham Croft, Cambridge.


M. Bochsa takes some trouble to present new compositions to the public ; but he does not exercise much judgment'in the selection of them.


This Edition has been revised, and Passages for the additional Keys arranged for Piano Fortes up to C, by Mr. Moscheles .


, “ La Cenerentola,” 1817, Carnivale, "Performed in the theatre Valli, at Rome.


The exquisite drollery of Levassor and John Parry were highly relished.


Anthem written for the Consecration of Trinity Chapel, New York, April 17, 1855.


The reception of the work was most enthusiastic, Dr. Bridge receiving quite an ovation at the close of the Oratorio.


The first part of the chapter is occupied by a short dissertation on the difference which must have existed between the psalm.and the song, as they are used in the Bible.


The Societa Filodramatica is about to produce Bellini’s opera, I Montecchi e Capuleti.


we are moved only by admiration of the talents of Madame Pasta or Mademoiselle Sontag, displayed in executing the innumerable flights, arpeggios, and cadenzas which are allotted to them.


only that the name of the author had been misprinted Caffiat, instead of Caffiaux.


the Philharmonic and the Antient being the only institutions that can


Ramsay was an acute observer of the character and manners of the Scottish peasantry, and has produced many pleasing and humorous sketches of the habits and sentiments peculiar to that race.


AT a meeting of the supporters of the National Training School of Music, held at the Mansion House on the 23rd ult.


Zahn was a native of Rotenbourg sur le Tauber, in Franconia.


When seated one evening, happy in the society of his friends, he was visited by an order from the minister, commanding him to quit England immediately.


To Mr. Willert Beale, the founder of these meetings, 8.


Dr. Barry, in acknowledging the gift, said that he regarded it as an expression of unity and co-operation between the members of the choir and himself, and thanked the Society for so kind a mark of appreciation of his services.


Various portions of this Opera are now printed for the first time in England, making this the only English Pianoforte Score which agrees with the Composer's Original Score.


, ee OF the principles adopted by Handel in his employment of such phrases, 1 hope I have given a clear and sufficient demonstration in my last letter.


What a clever fellow, too, the Emperor of the Moon and China


Franz Liszt played this piece once with such mighty power and passion, such eloquence and truth, as I never heard before, probably never shall hear again.


3- SEVEN VOCAL DUETS, by Bellini, S. Glover, Macfarren, Donizetti, &c. .


Meantime, we Believe that we are correct in asserting that Dr. Sullivan has resigned his post as Musical Director.


, Mr. Joseph Skeaf, the president, occupied the chair, Mr. William Laidlaw and Mr. T. Armstrong vicechairmen.


‘' In Memoriam” is a commonplace melody, with a commonplace accompaniment; yet there.


In 1760 he sent him to Paris, and he there took lessons of Capron, and at the same time studied composition under Gossec.


The church of Santa Maria Maggiore, the third in rank, had as chapel master the Maestro del Fante, who has now been dead some years.


The vocalists were the Misses C. Novello, Rainforth, and Mrs. Alfred Shaw; Messrs. Braham, Phillips, Bennett, Walton, and J. Isherwood.


Francoeur was born at Paris, in 1698, and is mentioned as having belonged.


For some of the Harmonies to this see Accompanying Harmonies to Psalter Noted, Appendix 2 (above mentioned).


Now let our readers take the finale of any opera by Mozart, of the Fidelio by Beethoven, and compare it side by side with the finale by Wagner.


It is expected to be completed in a year or a year LONDON: and a half.


Tuts is the first new work by Mr. Griffin that has come under our view since we entered upon our critical office.


Cherubini never heard , any of the works Cherubini composed for Paris sung to his own pliant, beautiful and harmonious language.


Weisse, in 1788, was bassoonist of the Chapel Royal of Prussia, at Berlin.


Jean Pierre Guignon was born at Turin, in 1702; but as he came to France whilst very young, and established himself there, we shall consider him as a French violinist.


Miss Minnie Curtis was highly successful in the songs and other music allotted to her, and Miss Adeline Payel and Miss Kate Wild rendered great assistance, and were deservedly applauded.


to reach Missolonghi, where, after having collected more troops, he took upa position at Platea, and the memorable battle fought on that spot again testified his extraordinary skill, valour, and devotion.


This, I understand, was the method pursued by _M. Chelard, the. maestro at the German opera last season at the King’s Theatre.


Annie Butterworth, Hannah Edouard, Marietta Phillips, Marie Duval, Mary Jane Williams.


De Begnis still occupies a place in the King’s Theatre.


For Oratorios, Concerts, &c., ; address 2, Hallfield-place, Bradford, Yorkshire.


WE regret to have to announce the sudden death, from heart disease, of Dr. H. J. Gauntlett, on the a2ist ult.


Duet, ‘ The streams that wind amid the hills,’ the Poetry by G. Darley, Esq.; the Music composed by Fanny Steers.


He was chosen ‘to teach his instrument to the Dauphin, the father.of Louis XIV.


Places may be secured at the box-office ; also at Mr. Mitchell’s Library, 33, Old Bond Street;


What has Mozart's portrait to do in the Memuirs of Rossini?


But we will not praise Miss Rainforth over much, lest she, too, should become spoiled—


, Paer’s beautiful little duet, is better in its original form, than in that which is now given to it.


Of Handel's efforts in oratorio we had also a full account ; those gigantic. works, written after he had passed his fifty-third year.


Beasley, Llewellyn Bagnall, Alice Mary Curtis, nia Sheehan, Johanna Ludovici, Beata Francis.


His first entrance into the musical world was as a tenor singer in the Pontifical Chapel.


Lord Bacon, Addison, Dr. Brown, Dugald Stewart, and many others,. are often betrayed into unconscious absurdities respecting musical effects by their ignorance of the science.


-Apply at St. Mary-at-Hill Church, Eastcheap, City, on ‘Tharsday evenings, at 6.30.


Mr. Weidner’s performance on the flute, as an executionist, is truly wonderful.


Sir W. Jones, in his Catalogue of Manuscripts, deposited in the library of the Royal Society, gives us the names of some treatises in the Hindustanee language, which of course have never been translated. .


This will be the eighth season of this Society, whick is under the conductorship of Mr. F. N. Lohr.


The operas which he composed for the theatre Favart were successful for the time, but they did not live to be repeated.


The reception accorded to Mr. Brooke and the Choir'was very hearty.


This amusement seems to have had a great attraction for Mendelssohn, who often entered into the-fun of it with characteristic zest.


He quitted Parma, and returned to Tartini, with whom he studied ull the year 1769.


, the other places of meeting having been, C arch Fenton, Abesford,


Melange for the Piano Forte, from “Il Crociato in Egitto,” by Frederick Kalkbrenner.


The Yorkshire amateur meeting takes place annually, towards the end. of June, at Sheffield, Leeds, and York, in rotation; it having originated in the former town in the year 1809.


, Mrs. Mounsey Bartholomew, J. Barnby, H. Smart, G. A. Macfarren, Brinley Richards, H. S. Irons, Charles Salaman, Alberto Randegger, ].


Sontag left Francfort for Brussels on the Ist of December.


He afterwards produced an opera, entitled “ La Sincerita trionphante,” which succeeded still better ‘tan the last : piece.


He was born in Naples, where he studied the rudiments of music under Alessandro Scarlatti and Nicolo Porpora.


Did not Mr. Hawes resist the Lord Chamberlain, in the case of Joseph and his Brethren ?


Mr. Linley proposed stating on his. song, that my quartett had been composed first.


My native town is a commonplace city cf central Germany.


, the fugitives got to Havre, where Sir Sidney was put on board an English vessel.


the London Gregorian Choral Association held its annual Festival in St. Paul’s Cathedral.


In writing these Chants for the Te Deum I have divided it intoits doctrinal parts.


WE are glad to find that, at the meeting in connection with the National Training School for Music, held at the Mansion House on the 23rd ult.


Grisi and her daughters, and the Marquis shook hands with his friends.


Compiled by John Dobson, and for the most part revised ot rearranged by H. J. Gauntlett, Mus.


Liverroot.—A complimentary concert was given by the members of the Societa Armonica on the 5th ult. to their conductor, Mr. Armstrong, and leader, Mr. Lawson.


Tauride,’ which operas. are considered amongst his most beautiful works, although they are tragic.


Luigi Rossi, Arcangelo Corelli,t with other great Italian compesers and imitators of Lulli at Paris, returned to their country with clearer and more distinct ideas of harmony.


Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett gave his second soirée on Monday evening, to a numerous, intelligent, and fashionable audience.


A COLLECTION OF ORGAN PIECES, “COMPOSED BY CHARLES JOSEPH FROST.


A Word or Two on the Flute, by N. W. James . creececess 53 VIII.


A new opera has been produced here, entitled Temistocle, from the pen of Paccini.


The soio vocalists were Mrs. Bridge, Miss Pocklington, Miss E. Taylor, Mrs. Littlehales, the Rev. G. C. Robinson, and Mr. Fieid, all of whom were highly successful.


It is somewhat singular, that we find a passage exactly similar to one in Haydn’ s beautiful canzonet,


The drama of Ciro riconosciuto was the production also of this year.


Some reproaches are addressed to him relative to his melodies, as well as different observations, which interest us no more than Some reproaches did Rossini himself.


Surely, then, the comparative share of Madame Pasta was not exorbitant, her comparative merit being considered ; though, as I have before hinted, the positive sum, three hundred guineas, was at least double what would have been an ample compensation.


The words are as simple as the melody, which however i is richly embellished by an arpeggio accompaniment, so varied as to de- mionstrate the fine taste of Mr. Bishop in such accompaniments.


Ermione was written for St. Carlo in the same style ; but this opera produced but little effect.


He published some years afterwards “ Nouvelle Methode de Violon, et de Musigue.

Nouvelle Methode de Violon , et de Musigue


It will be remembered that at the taking of Capua, shortly before the victory of the Garibaldian troops, some sharp fighting took place outside the fortress.


When given over by his physicians,: the Chevalier de Lorraine came to seehim.


His fugues are indeed ‘superior to those of Spohr, Schneider, Loewe


Ferri, Matteucci, and Guadagni, were knighted; Farinelli was presented with the cross of Calatrava, in Spain, where, under his direction and management were revived, in theatrical spectacles, all the magnificence and good taste of ancient Athens.


Symphony in E flat (a very ‘clever composition) has already been heard at the Crystal Palace, where its merits were thoroughly appreciated.


The season began with Madame Caradori and Mademoiselle Brambilla as principals, Signors Curioni, Pellegrini, and Porto.- Mr. A. Sapio also_ appeared, but only it should seem as an occasional assistant.


Who ever dreamed of’ an opera season coming to a close without hearing Rubini?


18 Concerts at the Two Universities 18 On the Major and Minor Semitones, and on the Rev. Mr. Liston’s Organ .


He li lived in London ‘in 1784 and in 1786.


A pleasing ballad, with fine melody, sung by Adelaide Phillips.


Owing to the nature of the subject, the Passion is composed (excepting the ‘‘ Earthquake” chorus at the end) entirely of slow movements.


Varesi has materially strengthened her position since her début in “Rigoletto” especially as the heroine in “


Michel Richard Lalande, who married the daughter of Rebel, was also a composer and violinist of some fame. .


Mr. Latovur-tells us, in an advertisement prefixed to this work, that it is.


The vocalists thus honoured—Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Santley—have every reason to. congratulate themselves upon this.


We heartily concur in every word that has been said on the subject by the able writer in the Spectator, whose remarks we here - e . preservation of this delightful species of composition from present to our readers :


Antoine Law rent -Baudron was born at Amiens, i in 117 43.


39 Improvements in Music Printing, Account of Mr. Cowper’s Lecture on, .


Mr. J. Wylde, in a harp fantasia, greatly distinguished him.


any invidious motive that we thought it right to enter upon such an exposition, but to show the impolicy as well as the unfairness of such complete exclusion ‘of English ability as the concert at Devonshire-house and some ethers exhibited.


He published a work at Venice, in 1614, entitled “ Scherzi,


-Jodran,.a distinguished tenor, possesses, like Soretti (who sings at the church of Santa Maria Maggiore), a superb voice.


Of this merit M. Buium, as Rocco, has his share: he is a good singer and an excellent performer.


The lithographed portrait of Sir W. Scott, in the title-page, is the best part of it.


I played a concerto of Bach’s that’ had never been heard in England, and my own ‘C minor Concerto.


In 1728, he ceded his privilege to M. Simard, who appointed M. Mouret the director of the music.


He was born in Hull, in March, 1823, and showed, from his earliest boyhood, a decided talent for music.


The want of suitable verses to the Scottish melodies was felt by Allan Ramsay, whose ‘“ Tea-table Miscellany,” published in 1724, was the first extensive collection of Scottish songs.


We beg to be understood that we do not allude to Dr. Clarke Whitfield, whose respectability forbids the possibility of any such imputation.


The other artists were Miss Wood, and Messrs. Acomb and Bowling.


She has an engagement for life at Dresden, but hopes to obtain permission to travel during a small portion of every year.


This was crowded with the most eminent inhabitants of the city, and Mr. Moscheles’ performances were received with enthusiastic applause.


A cantata, written in 1767, on the occasion of a grand féte given by the Venetians, at the Theatre of St. Benedetto, to the honour of the.


Gehring Jean Guillaume became master of the Chapel of Rudolstadt, after the death.of Gebel.


On the eve of going to press we have received intelligence of the death of Mr. T. M. Mudie, one of the pupils originally elected on the foundation of the Royal Academy of Music.


performed at Her Majestvy’s Theatre, dedicated, by special permission, to Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge.

her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge


Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge


* of the 12th and 13th centuries, and the Italian Improvisiatori.


He matriculated at St. Katherine’s Hall, Cambridge, in October, 1843, and obtained a scholarship in the College very shortly afterwards.


Baptiste Calkin, Boyton Smith, E. H. Thorne, W. G. Cusins, E. M. Delaborde, E. Silas, John Hullah, E. H. Turpin, Franz Nava, F. E. Gladstone, C. W. Lavington, J. E. Richardson, R. Forsey Brion, and J. Tilleard.


The Boylston Clab sang this time under their new Conductor, Mr Geos L. O3scoop, who had been with them only a few weeks, so that the results of his training could hardly yet be very marked.


Crescentini alone has adopted the method of the conservatory of Peris.


He came to England, where he excited much admiration, and obtained-a recompense due to his merits.


He was accompanied by the, French Ambassador, Prince de la Tour d’Auvergne, the Dake of Manchester, Mr. Mure, and other friends.


The chairman was supported by Messrs. Clementi, J. B. Cramer, Braham and Moscheles.


The principal new productions, besides Der Templer und die Jiidin, which particularly delighted the Jews, have been Die Fremde (La Straniera), of Bellini, Der Vampyr, of Marschner, and Zampa, of Herold.


(1 Movement, with Cadenza by Moscheles, ) Quintet and 2d Piano Accompaniment, ..” Miss Jennie H. Baxter.


J. and C. Morgan, some of which were re-demanded.


They have been well-set by Mr. Braham, who has ‘most appropriately introduced some of the most beautiful traits of Weber’s own melodies.


KIppeRMINSTER.—The first subscription concert of the season by the Kidderminster Choral Society was given on Tuesday evening, the rst ult.


and shall be fully rewarded if the connoisseur:shall find in my work any portion, however small, of the immortal genius of Mozart.


Oratorios, Opera, Concerts, &c. 54, Lupus-street, S.W., and 106, Renfrew-street, Glasgow.


Mr. De Beriot’s concerto had all his beautiful perfection—so smooth, so sweet, 80 brilliant, and in such exquisite taste.


The Fitzwilliam Music, being a collection of Sacred Pieces selected from Manuscrips of Italian Composers i in the Fitzwilliam Museum.


It is not my intention to match England against the world.


It reaches its perfection in that delicious art which Mozart may be said to have originated and perfected.


In its general style, this anthem bears some affinity with No. 3.


part with his never-failing ability, and M. Tolbeeque led the band.


Concert was given by the Choral Society on the 15th ult:


Several of the compositions of Sir Henry Bishop were performed, and the whole gave unmitigated pleasure to the immense assemblage of amateurs.


The following passed in the Preliminary Arts Examination only—P, Kelly, C. Peters, H. Stanbrook.


In the reign of Edward I., it again rose to eminence.


Mestrino published twelve concertos for his instrument, which contain extremely beautiful solos..


I cannot thank you sufficiently for this splendid testimonial which you and other friends have just presented to me under this hospitable roof by the hands of Lord Dudley.


THE performance of this work at the Royal Albert Hall, under the direction of the composer, has been one of the great events of the musical season.


Cupis, the rival of Leclair, was considered as a very superior chamber violinist.


Anton Stradler, the clarinettist, for whom Mozart wrote his admirable quintet, was not ashamed to take unfair advantage of that generosity.


If they are asked whether they have been at Covent Garden or Drury Lane, they say,


(Printed for G. and W. B. Whittaker, dve Maria Lune; and Clementi and Co., Cheapside.)


Dr. Harington was greatly overcome by the scene, and could only exclaim, ‘She is an angel,’ as he left the room.


Ramsay's poetry, therefore, declined in popularity, even in Scotland, as taste and delicacy advanced ; and.


He arrived in London in 1725 ; he had studied at Helmstadt, and engaged himself on his landing to perform in the orchestra of the opera.


The concert of the pupils of the Royal Academy of music this morning has revived my hopes.


He has accepted.an invitation to preside there over the formation and growth of an Academy of Music in connection with the Peabody Institute.


The Merry Wives of Windsor,” which is still in manuscript.


Miss Alleyne, (composed to Shakspere’s Midsummer Night’s Dream)


A committee of London gentlemen have issued a proposal for the representation of a series of ancient “Italian operas, to be given under the direction of “Signer -Monari


Sir Walter Scott appears in his usual energy and vigour.


Gebauer Francois Réné was born at Veisailles, i in 1775.


Three Grand Sonatas for the Piano F orte, composed by Charles Ambrose eoeesereeeceens ee 104 XVI.


This Tune gained the Prize offered by the College of Organists, MidPublished by Novello, Ewer and Co., London, and by owden, Holywell-street, Oxford.


He published some concertos for the violin at Lyons, in 1782.


the Duke of Edinburgh publicly announced that there was no intention, in founding this Institution, of interfering with the operations of the Royal Academy of Music ; and that many other speakers, including Sir Julius Benedict, expressed their intention of supporting the new school as an ally, and not as a rival, of the older one.


The programme will contain a new piano-forte and violoncello sonata by Mendelssohn, to be performed by Bennett and Lucas.


Sir J. Goss, Mus. D., Cantab., C. Steggall, Mus. D., Cantab., and the Principal.


The programme included a sacred quartett, ‘‘ O Lord, my God,” composed by the concert giver, which was well received.


who would insist upon the mountain's coming to Mahomet.


’s performance of the first Allegro and Andante of Rubinstein’s Violin Concerto in G, at the third concert, was in every respect admirable.


T he programme was divided into two parts, the first being exclusively devoted to sacred music, the main feature of which was a selection from Mendelssohn’s Elijah.


’s Pastoral Symphony in his Christmas Oratorio, and Handel’s piece of the same name in his Messiah,


Cripplegate, in 1832, when he was selected from 19 candidates.


Wis Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, Thursday, March 4th, 1824.


Under the direction of His Grace the Archbishop of York, Wednesday, March 24th; 1824.


Mr. H. W. George presided at the harmonium, and Mr. J. Lunn conducted.


A new romantic piece has been produced at the Leopoldstadt theatre, entitled Der Leopard und der


The concert began with Auber’s pretty and sparkling overture to Les Diamans de la Cou-.


The conversation turned upon Gnecco’s comic duet, which Malibran sang so frequently and charmingly with Lablache.


Indeed, we question whether a finer performance has ever been given in this country, where, strangely enough, it seems to have taken a firmer root than in Germany.


4, Sona of the Roving Gypsey, the music and words by .


; it.was received with great applause, which it had already previously met with at Mannheim.


The impression produced by this lady, is thus described in an article printed in the Journal of Professor Voss :— “


A consciousness of superior Both published in former numbers of the Har:onicon.


On the same occasion, a quintett and chorus from Jerusalem delivered, an oratorio by M. Eberwein, which is still in MS. was received with much applause.


Variations on a favourite Russian Air, by C. M. de Weber » Brilliant Polonaise for the Piano Forte, on the German Arietta, “


Congregations or associations requiring large quantities may obtain them on special terms by application to the Bristol Publishers.


infants and young persons from different parts of Italy, whom disease or accident has qualified.


The service consisted of hymns and anthems from the Messiah, rendered by a large special choir, supplemented by a band and the large organ.


National Hymn, (with chorus), to celebrate the return of the Prince of Wales.


* Amore in Musica,” 1763 ; “ Achille in Sciro,” 1764; “ L’Ingannatore ingannato,” 1764; “ J Olympiade,” 1765;


Mr. Waite, of Clifton, ably led the band, and Mr. Millington presided at the harmonium.


A young composer, Catl August Weber, professor of music at the Lyceum, at Rastadt near Baden, is much talked of here.


Dr. Sponr attended a musical meeting of the Society of British Musicians this morning.— Particulars in our next.


We nevertheless are compelled to believe that the world will be disappointed—the more so from the previous a and possibly exag gerated encomiunis on Der Freischutz.


This pointing of the Canticles is authorised by His Grace the Archbishop of York.


With the exception. of a journey to Parma, and another to Paris, in 1730, at both which cities their’ performances met.


You are an authority, and your word will be satisfactory to the readers of the Musical World in Liverpool and elsewhere.


On the 19th September, a concert was given by the pupils of the Conservatorio, in which several pieces of music composed by the pupils were performed: uamely, a terzett by M. Quaranta, a duett by M. Eroff, a quartett by M. Fontana, &c.


We also heard a superb Magnificat i in A minor by L. Leo, which seemed to us worthy of the composer. .


Mr. Kiallmark’s three pieces have much to recommend them.


PROGRAMME of.a concert given at Boulogne, on Wednesday, August 23, at the Salle des Concerts, Rue Siblequin, by the Sociélé Philharmonique de Boulogne.


Suffice itto say that they are in Handel’s grandest manner, and that he never surpassed them, ‘even in his oratorios.


This was never heard of after the retreat of Mr. Waters to Calais.


For terms, apply to Mr. E. J. Bilton, Trinity College, Cambridge.


Ina letter from Francis Fowke, Esq. to Sir W. Jones,


In 1715 he came to the Court of Meiningen.


, Le Colporteur 34 Description of the Plectroeuphon, a new Instrument, invented by M. Gama . .


The remainder of those who joined the procession assembled at the Portland Hotel, which is situated ‘in the immediate vicinity.


Tickets and Programmes to be had at the Music Shops and at the Hall.


While we are upon this ‘theme, we cannot avoid to notice a grand concert, given at the King’s Theatre, on Whitsun Eve, by Mr. Wm.


It has also been introduced in America and New Zealand.


EASTBOURNE.—The opening Concert at the elegant New Hall erected by the Devonshire Park and Baths Company, in connection with the Park and Skating Rink, was given on Saturday evening the 8th ult.


at Blennerhasset’s West Central Organ School and Studio, 1a, Vernon-street,


The Glee, the Elf-King, “‘is partly founded on an Italian air,” says the composer.


[i Crociato, 373 Mayseder’s Compositions, 360, 310 Mazurka, 236 Melographicon, 409 Mengozzi, 345 Mestrino, 40.


; Ly fair,” is a short and spirited piece . of melody.


The Organ can be seen any evening by appointment made by letter addressed to R. S. Jackson, Esq., Solicitor, 5, St. Benet-place, City.


Fabio Constantini flourished about the year 1630, and ultimately became maestro at the chapel of Loretto.


O great Beethoven, we brought to thee a worthy sacrifice!


The funeral, whith took place at Chislehurst, “was attended by some of the.


Book 8 opens witha composition in four parts, by Mr. Novello, of which the combined elegance and learning


ty J. L. Peters, 843, Broadway, New York.~- Wednesday, March 2, 1876,


Seguin possesses a very rich, deep base vo both fame and fortune.


Under the Direction of his Royal Highness the Duke of Cumberland, Wednesday, March 27, 1833.


Tenders will be received up to March 16th, by the Wardens of Christ Church, Macclesfield.


M. Le- vassor will, moreover, sing two of his most popular chansonettes.


We heard this-youth first at the dinner of the Royal Society of Musi- .


The Banks of Allan Water, arranged with an Introduction and Coda for the Piano Forte; by Cipriani Potter.


Mr. W. H.- Cummings, a most zealous musical antiquarian, as


and he fixes upon the following passage in Daniel,


This was the first of Rossini’s operas performed on anystage.


This was the last great work of the immortal Handel.


Quoniam tu sanctus solus,” from his last Mass for Eight Voices, arranged from the full score, by Vincent Novello, Re.


Some very interesting concerts have lately been given here, at which M. W. P. de C. Vrugt, from Amsterdam, and M. Lafont, particularly distinguished themselves.


Society gave its second concert at the British Schools on the 4th ult.


Steiner was in 1738 musician of the chamber to ihe King of Denmark, at Copenhagen.


Three Easy Duets for Two Violoncellos, by F. W. Crouch -.... 254 XV.


Ebdon’s Magnificat and Nunc dimittis in C were admirably sung.


When I'speak in these terms, T allude of course to the.


Battimore —The organ of the cathedral is the largest in the United States.


The Words selected and arranged from the Holy Scriptureg, Dedicated to his Friend, GEorGE Norsury, Esq.


—- ies H. C. Sturton (late of St. Stephen's Mission Chapel, Lewisham), Morden College Chapel, Blackheath.


In 1763 he composed a grand cantata for the chapel of Sonderhausen, which was performed at a féte on the birth-day of the Prince of Swartzburg.


Her reception in Norma, the first opera in which she played this year, was most triumphant.


He afterwards received further instructions from Saratelli, the predecessor of Galuppi;, as Chapel Master of St. Mark at Venice.


Mr. Manns deserves much credit for the introduction of this interesting composition.


These extracts are from Sir John Malcolm’ s Memoir of Central India.


great degree to the stiff and scholastic epoch in which he lived, Rameau will always be placed in the first rank of French composers, because he was the most inventive.


Miss Rainforth, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. Phillips. ...


The operas which gained him the greatest credit, for taste and elegance of style, were “ Il favore degli dei,” “La Gloria degli amori,” “ Eraelea.


Agnes Robinson, Mrs. Carmichael, and Messrs. Hobart, Peake, C. J. Lenton, and C. Wilson.


The band performed several overtures, selections, &c., in a manner which reflected great credit on Mr. Waddington, the conductor.


Composed and Dedicated to MISS DOLBY, BY FELIX MENDELLSOAN BARTHOLDY.


It is these melodies, combined with the lightness and elasticity of the composer, which bear up ‘the spirits of the. audience, and- render Rossini so powerful.


All this—in Mendelssohn’s case, a any rate—was


The beautiful opera of The Pirates, written by the author of The Haunted Tower, and set to music by the subject of.


we found her at the piano, and Costa standing by her.


Published at Charles Nichoison’s Flute Manufactory, (by Prowse), 13, Haoway-street, where is also Published the Choruses in the Messiah as Duets.


Subsequently, in consequence of Miss Paton’s illness, Madame Caradori Allan, Mademoiselle Brambilla, and Signor de Begnis.


His ‘“ Maid of Isla” is a sweet and beautiful song.


The principal instrumental piece was Mozart's Jupiter Symphony, which was rendered throughout with excellent effect.


The two families appear to : lived in perfect union, for Mrs. Moscheles fe to a friend at the time, ‘“


On the 14th ult the South Wales Choral Union visited Marlborough Honse, by express desire of His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.


; Rameau had the rare and perhaps unique privilege of being a great theoretician and also a great composer.


A Pastoral Cantata, H written and composed by FREDERICK BaLpwin.


The vocalists were Mrs. Barry, Miss Little and Mr. Thomas Acland.


Grande Variazioni di Bravura on “ O Cara Memoria,” by Jerome Paer: .


Clifton’s Compositions, 258, 529 Coccia’s Ero, 224 ~.


It is an interesting feature of these concerts that the programme of the evening is devoted entirely to the works of one master, and on the occasion referred to C. M. von Weber ruled supreme with his “ Jubel Cantata” and selections from his operas and pianoforte compositions.


Gloria in Excelsis (the entire movement) from Mozart's 12th Mass Fantasias :— t. Martha ...


: I met the islander during the whole of the journey that remained before reaching Vienna.


The only novelty here during the last season, was the opera of Dido, which was given on occasion of the anniversary of the birthday of the crown prince.


The solo singers were Mrs. Batchelor, Miss E. Thompson, Messrs. G. Eagleton, Hagan, F. O. Stevens, Wickes, and Master Moorley.


They descended from two lofty mountain ranges, the Himlaya and Caucasus, at two distant points.


For particulars apply | that the usual printed form may be duly forwarded. to G. Hargreaves, Knightley Grange, Eccleshall, Staffordshire.


_ Salieri, the composer, is so seriously indisposed, that great doubts are entertained of his recovery.


kins remarks, with more liberality, that Tudway was studious in his profession, and left behind him, in a letter to his son, an account of the music and musicians of his time, containing ‘ many very curious particulars, and some facts which, but for him, must have been buried in oblivion.


Mr. Wyke’s song, and the overtures to Zauberfiote and Massaniello, deserve praise.


; Apply at St. Mary-at-Hiil Church, Eastcheap, City, on Thursday evenings, at6.30.


Immensely much has to be accomplished before English audiences can do that justice to his wondrous composition April, 1870, Mendelssohn. .


The Sun on the Lake shines serene, composed by John Davy ' 3.


“ June 29, at St. George’s Hall, with enormous success.


On the 15th February, M. Amme gave a concert here.


letter of Richard Clarke to the Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors, dedicating his work, entitled


On the 22nd of the same month, his second concert took place at the Great Room in Leipsic.


Braham gives an impressive example to all young aspirants after fame in his conduct in the orchestra.


The Rose and the Lil ly; Trio, by Sir Fohn Stevenson, Mus.


Six Grand Symphonies, newly adapted for ihe Piano Forte, with an Accompaniment for the Flute, Violin, and Violoncello ; by Muzio Clementi 2.


Walter j. kiey, Conductor of the Railway Clearing House Musical Society.——Mr.


re;plied the old man, overwhelmed with confusion ‘ey the presence of the Chapeltaster of his Majesty the Emperor,


Organ Recital was recently given in S. Peter’s Church by Dr. Spark.


We have always considered it as Cherubini's greatest orchestral work.


Overture to Tancredi, No. 1, of Rossini’s Overtures, arranged for Harp and Piano Forte, with, Accompaniments for Flute and Violoncello; by N..C. Bochsa. .


The Greek Committee sitting in Paris have determined to educate the son of this distinguished Patriot and “Warrior i in France.


Eichner died at the beginning a of the year 1777.


Mr. Cramer’s name.is sufficient to ensure us that his part of the undertaking i is performed elegantly and appropriately.


His-next drama was Angelica, of which the plot is taken from Ariosto.


A new organ, with four manuals, has been ordered from Messrs. Lewis.


Mehul's opera of Joseph and his Brethren, was lately given here, an opera that has now kept its place on the stage above fifteen years.


and an extra sum of (we believe) ten guineas for the aid of Mr. Pixis, her accompanist.


LESSONS (by post) by a Fellow of the College of Organists.


+ The Wild Hyacinth, a Songs composed by J. F. Walmisley....


We had heard this before, at the Hanover Square Rooms, and hope frequently to meet with it.


Songs from Fairy Land; the Poetry by Thomas Haynes CONTENTS No. XXXIX.


Possibly Haydn was holding himself in reserve for his finale ; for No. 7, the chorus


Clara Schumann seems to have died of age, and not of sickness.


The Impromptu is an attempt at a higher style of composition, in which Master Liszt has not suceeeded so well.


Mr. J. Jones presided at the harmonium, and Mr. F. C. Watkins conducted.


He superintended the music of the Count de Clermont until his death, which took place in 1768.


They established a school together at Rome, where several future great composers received their musical education, See vol.


The work is also graced with several of the elegant songs of Thomas Campbell, and Lord Byron; and it contains the best songs of the olden time, and of Ramsay, Hamilton; Thomson, Smollett, Skinner, Macneill, Hogg, Cunningham, and many others.


First appeared an Epithalamium, written at the request of the Countess of Althau, who likewise prevailed npon bim to write the drama Endymion.


who had returned from Italy for the occasion, the proceedings terminated.


Ebers takes the King’s Theatre, 187; Letters to Garcia, 191 Emdin’s Duet, 258 : English and Italian Tone,


So much for a French manager of a London theatre !


M. Barriere has published four sets of quartets, and several Symphonies, concertos, trios, and duets.


It was Mendelssohn’s birthday, and his friends combined to keep it with due festivity.


It will contain an exact picture of the state of music in the different countries of Europe at that epoch.


But te this day, Mendelssohn yet speaks—speaks by that beautiful life of which, thanks to volumes like the one here noticed, we are permitted to know so much.


Schumann came from the gymnasium to Leipzig in 1828, to study Jurisprudence


The style and expression with which he sang the deeply pathetic recitative and air that open The Mount of Olives, were admirable.


it was accompanied ‘on the oboe (obligato) by N Mr. Parke. .


each, stamped for post, and circulating free in all the Colonies of the British Empire.


Philidor afterwards obtained permission to give this Concert Spirituel in the palace of the Tuileries, in the private theatre of which it continued to take place annually for many years.


He therefore applied toone of his friends in Paris, to solicit his interest in the procuring for him some appointment in the gift of the French court.


La Prisonniere, another comic opera in one act, of which Boieldieu had written the greater part, had a better fate: this work was plaved at the Theatre Montausier, on the 12th of September of the same year.


Mr. Joseph Calkin made his debut in public very successfully, and sang a poor song by Mercadante with much energy and. taste.


He composed a great deal for the Court, and was particularly happy in his invention of ballets, in which the King himself sometimes danced.


Extract of a Letter from M. Siismayer, Kapelmeister at Vienna, to Messrs. Breitkopf and Haertel, dated Sept. 8, 1800. .


At Prague, while writing his Don Gioranni, he was fond of playing at-skittles in -his


Young Pope enjoyed the confidence and “high esteem of his employcrs and associates. . .


We may now quit I Purcell and come » down toa period a little later.


In October Adelina Patti will re-appear in Paris until December, and will then go for two months'td St. Petersburg, returning to the French capital to complete her engagementiat the Italian Opera House up to May, when Adelina Patti will again visit this country for the Royal Italian Opera season.


In the soirees of the Princess Belmonte Spinelli, which take place.


The parish of Lambeth is.one of the most extensive in the os neighbourhood of London, and till very lately, it had only one church, and some few chapels of ease, for the accommodation of its numerous inhabitants.


A native of Parma, ateighteen years of age ‘Jong was received into the Conservatory of Music of that town, where ‘Jong soon made himself.a name as the most promising pupil of the institution.


We have reprinted it from the original Leipzig edition, but omitted the German words.


Mr. Sims Reeves made a genuine hit in Arthur Sullivan’s song, “‘


Mr. Sams, St. James's Street; and at M. Jullien’s office, 3, Maddox Street, Bond Street.


, the Potteries Tonic Sol-Fa Choristers gave their annual performance of the Messiah in the Town Hall.


Seven Years of the King’s Theatre, by J ohn Ebers, late Manager of the King’s Theatre in the Haymarket.


It will be found useful wherever the Benedicite is chanted.


We have had a French opera, at the head of which was M. ‘Nourrit, first tenor of the Academie Royale de Musique.


Master Whitehouse, Mr. A. Marriott, Mr. Mellor, and Mr. O. Christian.


In short, we may say, that to hear such an opera as La Gazza Ladra performed by such singers as Rubini, Tamburini, Lablache, Graziani, Malibran, and Mariano, is the perfection of dramatic music.


One of the most refined and intellectual songs we have met with for some time.”—Musical Times.


with immense applause, they constantly resided at Turin until their deaths, which occurred at very advanced age.


On his arrival at Fiorence, to which city he had been invited, crowds of ladies and gentlemen went.


adapted to the Airs, including upwards of ONE Hunprep Sones dy Burns.


A work, under the title of La vera idea delle Musicale Numeriche segnature, was published at Venice in 1799.


Spontini's Vestale has been repeated, and met with considerable applause.


, E.—E. Carper is prepared to send Specifications for building Organs of very superior materials and workmanship.


Such melancholy ruminations ever haunt us during the performance of any one of those exquisite outpourings of a young heart, “ The Temperaments,” (or as better known abroad


At the death of Manerus, who was said to have been the son of the first King of Egypt, this was sung as alament.


We mean no disréspect to our ‘own Royal Academy of Music by not mentioning it on this occasion; but it is a very recent establishment, and .


At some concerts, at the Feydeau, i in 1794, he executed some concerted symphonies of Devienne’s Sy with M. Huguot, Frederic and Charles Duvernoy.


<< La voix de téte de Mademoiselle Pasta 2


The programme included some favourite songs, and Balfe’s duet


I composed these variations to a Theme which had already been varied by Paganini, I had no intention of publishing them.


the direction of Mr. Carmichael, on Thursday evening, January 27th, in aid of the Building Fund for The Soloists were Miss Madeline Roe, Miss Marie Ternan,


For Concerts, Pupils, &c., 7, Alma Square, St. John’s-wood.


Weber’s Concert Stiick tells a complete story of anxiety in absence, a knight’s return, his true love


A concert and operatic performance was given at the City of London College, Leadenhall-street,


H. R. Eyers, Walter Fitton, S. Kemp, Arthur O’Leary, Harold Thomas, Brinley Richards, Frederick Westlake, T. Wingham, and the Principal.


In one of her most eloquent passages, Charlotte Bronté said :—


A very successful Choral Festival, consisting of two Services, was given at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor, on Thursday the 27th ult.


This annual assemblage of the Yorkshire Amateurs has been honourably, though not quite correctly, noticed in some of the periodical musical reports.


* he still found time to make and ink drawing of Birmingham for our child


Schumann was giving concerts there in Dresden with Joachim, the great. violinist.


St. Patrick’s: Cathedral, built and erected by Messrs. Telford and Telford, of Dublin, at a cost of about £1,400, was opened with every accompaniment of solemnity and splendour employed by the church to dignify and com memorate such occasions.


Carlo ut Naples, too large for the performance of tragedy!


Mr. Ebers here canvasses the question whether a committee is best calculated to manage a theatre?


It is copied from the original, in the hand-writing of the composer, and which, if we are rightly informed, is now-in the possession- of M. Schlesinger, the wellknown music-seller, at Paris.


Tuesday evening, March 30th, the second Easter festival took place at St. jon’s Church.


This is the most important of Cimador’s Ss arrarigements.


Le Colporteur, Opera Comique en trois Actes, Paroles de P. Vi VIL.

Le Colporteur , Opera Comique en trois Actes


C. Sydney Vinning, organist of Trinity Church and also of the Leamington College, gave an organ Recital at the former church on the 22nd ult.


Antoine Barthelemi Bruni was born at Coni, in Piedmont, in 1752, and was a very distinguished violinist.


The tenors de Lucca, Valentini, Dario, and the basses Cirio and Guarino are considered the best.


Signor Ganpini's concert took place on Monday, in the Hanover-square Rooms.


For others, see Accompanying Harmonies to Brief Directory, Appendix 2, now in a nd.


Musical colouring has gained considerably by Rossini’s new operas.


— though it was excellently well performed by Phillips, Hill, and Severn.


Perluigi da Palestrina was born in the year 1529, at Palestrina, the Preeneste of the antients: he is stated by.


The musical arrangements were under the direction of the organist and choirmaster of the parish church, Mr. J. V, Roberts, Mus, Bac.


The finale to Fidelio was the concluding piece of the first part, the principal singers taking part in the performance.


this means the enormous distance there is between Rameau and Lully, the most laboured works of the latter being almost childishly simple compared with Rameau’s first opera.


Free for stamps from the Editor (bound, 36 stamps, edited by WitL1AM Ripcey, Organist of the Parish Church, paper, 24 stamps), West Derby, Liverpool.


The principal singers were Miss Bristow, Master Whitehead, Mr. R. R. Ambler, and Mr. Ellis.


For example, the English text fitted (?) to the first verse of the hymn “ Stabat mater dolorosa”


The agreeable Morroni, educated in the Florentine school of Sborgi


Its prevalence is now very considerably abated in France, while it is raging here with great and increasing violence, a 10th.


Some feeling of disappointment may be widely felt when we are told that the “‘ art work of the future’ is to be based upon mythical legends, and that consequently ‘ Lohengrin”


* Sento oh Dio” —Madame Ronzi de Begnis, Miss Stephens, Signor Garcia, Signor de Begnis, and Mr. oo Phillips


, We-were never more, if indeed so much convinced, of Mr. Braham’s. superior natural and acquired endowment.


A Selection of French Melodies, with Symphonies and Accome ‘paniments, by W. Eavestaff 5

A Selection of French Melodies , with Symphonies and Accome ‘ paniments

a selection of french melody , with symphony and accome ‘ paniment


The whole of the performance reflected great credit upon all concerned, and especially upon the organist, Mr. J. Barratt, and the conductor, Mr. Barraclough.


‘The coffin was placed upon the platform, and the service according to to the Catholic ritual was performed, the rest of the requiem being completed at intervals by the band.


As we by no means expected that any musical benefit would accrue from the establishment of the Westminster Aquarium, we confess to feeling no astonishment at the result.


The union of the conservatories of St. Onofrio and La Pieta, under the name of Licéo Filarmonico, was the origin of this college.


Tue refined and poetical vocal music of Mr. Salaman appears to be winning its way as speedily as it deserves, if we may judge from the list of his works which accompanies this song.


- Dittersdorf’s music to the Doctor and Apothecary, a drama translated and prepared for the stage by Mr. Cobb.


He excelled greatly as a performer on the organ, which instrument he had studied much in Italy.


The only complete score extant, is that of Castor and Pollux, which belongs to the library of the Conservatoire.


In March 1787, Storace, with his sister, returned to England.


Among the compositions of this master, his madrigals and motetts, of four and five parts, published at Venice in 1548, and his masses, at Rome in 1567, are the most celebrated. .


name so Jong as Adelina Patti remains on the stage, which will be for two years more


-The programme comprised selections from the works of Bach, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Bennett, Guilmant, Martini, &c., all of which were excellently


I shall cite two which Dr. Burney has given in proof of the tact I state. ; a .


Bolero for One or Two Voices, composed, with -an Accompani‘ment for the Spanish Guitar, by P. Verini 3.


Louis Capotorti—who passes for a harmonist of Durante’ Ss.


Mr. Hummel’s rondo is a spirited piece, completely in the German style of composition.


The remaining portion of the programme was composed entirely of compositions by Sir Sterndale Bennett, it being the anniversary of his death.


Morley was leader of the band, Mr. Bentley, pianist, Mr. Housley,organist, and Mr. Kempton, conductor.


IN ENGLAND, In the course of the evening, we had to undergo the n misery of listening to.


He appears to have resided in Hamburg and its neighbourhood for nearly three years, for, in 1800, we find him publishing his Collection des Six Duos Concertans, pour deux violins, with his portrait.

Collection des Six Duos Concertans , pour deux violins


Collection des Six Duos Concertans , pour deux violins


It begins with a recitative, more powerful than the general tenor of Weber’s writing in this species.


Ob To judge by the following passage, some of these musicians possess an influence over the people little inferior to the ancient bards of Greece and Rome.


The band (ably led by Mr. Seymour, of Manchester) and chorus numbered about 100 performers.


Published for the Editor by N. oyello, Ewer and Co.; Weekes and Co., 16, Hanover-street.


I again express a hope that the Copyright Commission, of which Sir Julius Benedict is a member, will in any amendment of the copyright laws compel publishers to notify any reservation of rights.


Dilettantism has risen to a much higher pitch in Naples than F2


That Dr. John Bull was admitted to the livery, though not sworn, for his love and kindness in bestowing the music which was performed in the King’s Chamber gratis.


Pathetic Air, wiih Variations for the Piano Forte, by J. N. Hummel.

Pathetic Air , wiih Variations for the Piano Forte

pathetic Air , wiih variation for the Piano Forte


Ar the May Concert of the St. George’s Glee Union


Furno, who fills this post, is equally active and skilful.


The second concert (next Thursday) will open with the Egmont Overture, and the Symphony will be the magnificent No..3,in B flat, by Schumann.


It would pe difficult to describe the mortification which I felt, on my next visit to the ‘“ English Opera House,” after a lapse of several “years.


B., Oxon.; W. J. Jennings, B.A.; T. C. Hatton, B.A. &c.


C. Gregory, Organist f Choirmaster to St. Paul's Church, Bethnal Green.——Mr.


This should not be forgotten when he re-visits London.


On this point, we learn a curious fact from Dr. Chrysander.


In a brief dedication of the first of these to' a most excelJent musician and amiable man, Mr. Taylor has: called it


Out of the 626 works given in Kéchel’s Catalogue, about 540 will be included in this edition, the remainder being either lost, not quite com-plete, or of doubtful authenticity.


: : 7 Retzel Antoine was born at Brunswick, in 1794, where his father occupied.


Miss Groom, Miss Flower, and Miss Cubitt; Mr. White, Mr. Giubilei, and Mr. John Parry.


but still I hope not to leave our dramatic writers at such an immeasurable distance as they are but too often considered to stand behind those of Italy.


Mr. Henry Aldridge, the leader of the Philharmonic Concerts, presided at the pianoforte with great steadiness.


The Censer Chorus from Solomon is almost too good for a Finale, but, as we are are among those who stay till all is over, we have no right to complain.


He has travelled much, and is known by his compositions in England, France, and Italy.


They are distinguished from writings of a similar order by Bellini, Balfe, and other Italian songmakers, by their unassailable correctness.


Letters of Commenstion : Misses Louisa A. Turner, Jane Whitaker, Constance Sarper, Annie Bradley, Elizabeth L. Rothwell, Marion ‘Greon, Fanny Boxell.


Being at the house of a friend in the country, he found himself so miserable, that he suddenly determined to return to London.


, upon hearing of Mr. Viotti’s situation, proposed his undertaking the direction of the Academie Royale de Musique.


There are more than two hundred works whith as yet remain in manuscript, while a large number of those which have been published are so incorrect and incomplete that they can hardly be said to be known at all, as Mozart wrote them.


Song, composed by Signor de Beguis ; the words by Eugenius Roche Esq.


But, Sir, I should like to try a parallel between England and Italy


The programme consisted of Mozart's String Quintett in C major; Haydn's Variations on the Austrian Hymn; Regondi’s us.


In 1735, he wrote the operas L’Olimpiade and Demofoonte, the oratorio.of Giu riconosciuto, and the canzonet La Liberta.


Beethoven’s Symphonyin A, No.7, was carefully rendered, and Mr. G. A. Maclarren’s Overture


The concert was conducted by Mr. Walter Macfarren with his usual judgment and precision.


, We can easily imagine that the Catholic Clergy would feel themselves placed in an awkward dilemma between the rights of the subscribers to the chapel and the request of the committee.


The direction is committed to Sgatelli, the most celebrated of the Roman musici.


It is written in Italian, by Stefano Arteaga, a Spaniard and an ex-Jesuit.


Six more numbers of the new edition of Cramer's works are published.


‘Mz. Pezzella,'the pupil of the Padre Sabbatini, and the son of the celebrated composer of the same name, guided by the best principles drawn from the sources of literature and art, combines with an immense knowledge of mathematics, profound study in the theory of music.


Imagine the despair of young Boston in such a plight!


He composed an Opera for Venice, which was very unfortunate.


The Fitzwilliam Music, being a collection of Sacred Pieces selected from Manuscripts of Italian Composers in the Fitzwilliam Museum.


In 1800 he gave two concerts, for the benefit of his master, Gavinies, who presented him with his portrait.


The soloists were Mrs. A. J. Sutton (in place of Madame Brooke, absent through illness), Miss Julia Jones, Miss Taylor, Mr. Bywater, and Mr. W. H. Phillips...


Haranc composed a good deal of instrumental music, which has never been.published.


Milan 22, 45, 66, 140, 186, 212, 235, 261,277 Modena .


And here a question presents itself, which has often been a matter of controversy between the friends and detractors of Cherubini.


M. Danjou, organist of Notre Dame, at Paris, has recently discovered in the church of Soliez Ville, in the department of the Var, an organ built so far back as the year 1450.


Published for the Editor by Novello, Ewer, and Co. ; Weekes and Co., 16, Hanover-street.


The resemblance between the religious. and political institutions of Egypt and India is so great, that it leads to the necessary inference of some close connection between the two countries.


Since that period, Dr. Burney obtained two copies of it while in Italy—one from the Padre Martini, who possessed one himself, and the other from Signor Santar elli.


-Set to music composed by James Fitzgerald, Organist of St. George’s Parish Church, Kidderminster.


He was for many years the usical eptor of the family of the late King Louis ippe, of France.


It reminds us of a part of Preciosa, but is nevertheless very.


This is the only one of Rossini’s early works that has retained its place on the stage.


“ Scenes of horror,’’ where Storge is terrified at the future.


The choruses would have done credit to Exeter Hall, which is saying a great deal for the choir, and a great deal for Sir Henry Bishop, the director.


Books 1 and 2 of Cottage Divertimentos for the Piano Forte, by P. A. Corri 3.


This Maestro composed the music for a mass performed on St. Joseph’s Day, 1821, in the Rotunda (Santa Maria ad Martyras).


W. ANTED, an ORGANIST and CHOIRMASTER for St. Michael's Church, Helston, Cornwall.


Gems a la Pasta, a Dramatic Fantasia, by J. Moscheles.


It will be forwarded, on receipt of a Post-Office order, by the Publisher, 10, Wellington-street, Strand; Mr. Joseph Thomas, 1, Finch-line, Cornhill; M. W. Seguin, 45, Duke-street, St. James’-square, or any Bookseller or News Agent in the United Kingdom.


Delcambre Thomas, pupil of M. Ozi, professor of the bassoon ce2


No doubt Mr. Fitzgerald has been induced to undertake this task by the exigencies of his immediate surroundings.


Immediately in their footsteps appeared those great harmonists Gaetano Greco, Albinoni Caldara,


It is necessary to give a more complete analysis of the first chapter, perhaps, than of the subsequent: ones, as it displays in some degree the plan which the Padre Martini intended to pursue.


For Festival Anthems apply for Catalogue, and address Dr. Fowle, 1, Eastgate, Winchester.


A prospectus now lies before us, issued by Messrs. Breitkopf and Hartel, of Leipzig, the largest and most eminent music-publishing house in the world, for such an edition.


The honour of a musical doctorate has been but seldom granted by the University of Durham, one of the last to receive this distinction having been the late lamented Dr. Dykes.


the Déuce for the Haymarket Theatre; and in 1796,-My Gragdniother, for Drury Lane.


M. Choron has however re-embodied the bulk of his examples in his “ Principes de Composition.


An unfortunate intrigue with a lady of royal birth, having obliged Jarnowick to quit France @ la sourdine, in the year 1780, his situation was filled by the incomparable Viotti, whom the author of Les Jardins, Delille, used to call the “ Pindar of the Violin.”


As Italian music is strengthened by the adoption of accompaniments written in the style of Haydn and Mozart, -as the operas of Rossini are enjoyed at Vienna and at Berlin, nearly as much as at Naples and Milan, it is probable that thirty years hence there will be but one style of Mugisseurs.


Miss Sterling, a young Jady not more than 17 years of age, a pupil of Mr. Neate, played Mr. Moscheles’ fantasia on. the air, “ du clair de la lune,” with such uncommon brilliancy of finger and excellence of style as to do equal honour to her own industry, and to the care even of so fine a master as Mr. Neate.

fantasia on . the air , “ du clair de la lune

fantasia on . the air , " du clair de la lune


fantasia on . the air , “ du clair de la lune


The foundation of the Church Orchestral Society, by the Honourable Richard Strutt, and the hearty support given it by Sir John Stainer, has furthered im great measure this desirable movement, and its. progress has been assisted in no small degree by the individual efforts. of organists, whose endeavours deserve cordial: commendation.


Tlow nearly the ‘violence of these factions might, have approached to’ that of: the Ghibellines against the Guelphs, or of the Orsini against the Colonna, had time been granted them, it is intpossible to say, for the sinews of the war were cut by the “reconciliation that came to pass between the tenor and the -prima donna.


We advisedly say “our”! distinguished pianist, because forty-five years of residence in this country, and of unbroken hard work in our English schools of music, the Royal Academy, Royal College, Guildhall School, and the tentative National Training School entitle Mr. Pauer to the citizenship of our land as well as the gratitude of all those who know how important and. widespread his influence has been.


John of Procida was among the most active leaders in this revolt, and his name and exploits, forming the theme of many a poem and romance, have now been celebrated by MM. Scribe and Verdi in the opera of Les Vépres Siciliennes.


Nevertheless, the house was crowded, and the performances, consisting of a miscellaneous concert. by the orchestra, Thalberg, d’Angri, and various German singing societies, (the best of which, however, had withdrawn their servi, ces in view of the above-mentioned condition), and the first act of Fidelio.


About’ this time, too, he rejected:an offer from an amateur of Paris, which commissioned him to produce a vocal composition after the manner of Rameau and‘Lulli, passages of their works being at thesame.time sent to. him as models.


Below Schandau you pass the bold promontory of Schramstein, close sunder the fortified heights of Pfaffenstein, and ‘Konigstein with its impregnable fortress—against whose walls Napoleon battered: in vain—thence on, through a wild country of tale-telling tradition, “thé cradle of gnomes and. kobolds,”’ till, at length, near Dresden you emerge among thriving . Villages and cultivated fields; like the exit, on the.Neckar, from the vallies of Odenwald upon the plains of the Rhine at Heidelberg.


Until the appearance of Lully’s overtures such a prelude was never thought of, and what is even more singular, by their novelty and excellence, they continued for a long time to hold their place and pre-eminence, and were played before operas composed by Vinci, Leo, and Pergolesi, nearly a century after the date of their original production.


His brightest years were those divided betwixt London and Paris, <when he formed one of the quartet-with Madame Grisi, Signori Lablache and Tamburini; his most luerdtive | professional’ days were possibly those last ones spent in St. Petersburgh, where H- M. the-Czar, to do him honor, made him Colonel of a regiment.


The connecting link between Mozart the dramatic composer, and Mozart in his Masses, was « Mr. Frank Novello, formerly prompter at the Opera in the palmy days of Taylor’s management, and also principal bass at the Portuguese Ambassador's Chapel in South-street, Grosvenor-square, where his brother was organist.


Would the students in the London University be satisfied with Professor Morgan, if, in what he designated a course of lectures on Mathematics, he were content to regale them with a narrative of the life and adventures of Hermogenes—the birth and parentage of Euclid—the amours and idiosyncracies of Cardan the burning alive of Giordano Bruno and Vanini the simplicity and ingenious nature of the moral character of Spinoza—or the interesting peculiarities of Sir Isaac Newton’s dog?


The rumour that the Church Choral Society will not sing this season has received recent confirmation, and this, if true, will leave the field in New York for choruses of moderate size open to the Musical Art Society (under Mr. Frank Damrosch), the New York Musical Society (under Mr. Dossert), and the new Harlem Oratorio Society.


La Clemenza di Tito was the first, in which‘a French lady, under the riame of Signora Clarini, took the part of Servilia, and a Madame’ Graziani filled the character ef Annio, both of which were massacred in their hands, and the whole opera necessarily partook in the-ruin.


Both however appeared we believe at last at Dr. Crotch’s, though. but for the very kind assistance of Madame Caradori, the poor Doctor would have had no little difficulty in-getting his Pavestine per- formed, notwithstanding it had been so long separately and specially announced that both Miss Stephens and Miss Paton were engaged to sing in it.


The principal novelty of the Concert on the 1st ult. was “La Naissance de Venus,’ scéne mythologique, by M. Paul Collin, set to music by M.G. Fauré, an important work carefully scored, but wanting in the charm to which this .graceful composer has accustomed us.


Once again the same very peculiar metre appears in a hymn tune which Dr. Gauntlett ascribes to one Braun (whoever he may have been) as the author, and to the year 1675 asthe date; and this coincidence, if the ascription be authentic, is as curious as the other.


The productions of Tallis, Birde, Morley, and Farrant, of Gibbons and Child, of Blow and Purcell, of Croft, Greene, Boyce, Nares, and we might add others, are not only excellent qguoad compositions, but equally perfect as forming a part of our religious worship: they never for a moment lose the true devotional character, though their difference from each other, in many respects, is as wide as the several periods at which they were written.


John Bull would be a fitting name, in truth, for the composer of the English National Anthem ; the validity of the assignment, however, is stronger with reference to the people who have adopted the tune in one form and altered it into another to please themselves, than to the learned musician who composed a piece with the same number of bars.


The rest of the concert was made up ofan exhibition on the violoncello, during which the “veteran” delighted us with “ Polly put the kettle on’—some sentimentalities by Bellini, Pacini and Zingarelli, and the worn out terzetto from Il Matrimonio Segretto, which by this time I am quite tired of, thongh Miss Marshall, Mrs. Shaw and Mrs. Bushe did it ample justice, as far as singing went—I say nothing about acting.


In the twenty-fifth number of our new series (January 1830), appeared a review of a work of great science, learning, and merit, under the title of Instructions to my Daughter for Playing on the Enharmonic Guitar, written by Lieutenant-Colonel Perronet.

Instructions to my daughter for play on the Enharmonic Guitar


We may mention as a remarkable circumstance, that on the evening of the night on which he was born, his mother, notwithstanding the delicacy of her situation, was induced to go to a concert given by Paganini at the Teatro Santo Augustino in Genoa; when the performance of the great Maestro produced such an effect on her mind and nerves as to precipitate her accouchement, and the young Sivori came into the world somewhat before his time.


At a second Advent Service, on the 12th ult., the “Last Judgment” of Spohr was. given, but without an orchestra, its place being filled at the organ as efficiently as it could be by Mr. G. R. Sinclair, the organist of Hereford Cathedral.


At Ann’s Road Church, Heeley, Sterndale Bennett’s ‘ May Queen’ formed one of a series of admirable services: and concerts, and Oxford Street Chapel, another suburban centre of musical activity, was the /oca/e of a particularly good all-round performance of ‘The Creation’ under Mr. Joseph Kaye.


Two of these compositions have been published, and are as follows :— Morgengruss an Goethe, &y., (Morning Salutation to Goéthe on his Birth-day) ; the poetry by F. W. Riemar, the music for two sopranos, tenor and basy by C. Eberwein, with an aceompaniment for the piano, (Bpth in score, andin parts.)

Morgengruss an Goethe , & y. , ( Morning Salutation to Goéthe on his Birth - day )

Morgengruss an Goethe , & y. , ( morning salutation to Goéthe on his birth - day )


Madame Kraus-Wranisky is a singer superior to Madame Seidler, both in power and expression, although she is occasionally defective in execution; and, spite of a homely look and large person, does every thing with a grace and dignity strongly reminding me of Pasta.


As a prima donna, Mademoiselle Lalande reminds me of Madame: Ronzi di Begnis in the force andenergy of her style; but, with an equality of talent as a musician and a charming person, as an actress she falls far short in the comparison.


The Choral Society opened its sixteenth season in the Drill Hall on November 2 with a complete Elgar programme : ‘The Black Knight,’ ‘The Banner of St. George,’ ‘Imperial March,’ ‘In Hammersbach’ (from ‘The Bavarian Highlands’), and the ‘ Pomp and Circumstance’ March No. 1.


From evounds ‘of reflection, the Opera Seria; to which he had paid the tribute of - his youth, accompanied by thé most brilliant suc“cess, in Italy, disgusted him ; and he began to reflect radically upon the conditions .of lyric I al tragedy, triéd to bring them ‘into application in his Orfeo, and developed them in writing in the {L preface to his Aleeste, which he dedicated to the ii grand* duke of Tuscany.


We read, in a cotemporary, some cogent observations in reply to the “ Morning Post,” on the subject of the Professorship, which we transfer, in part, to our pages :— were to dilate profusely on the Mystéres de Parts of our worthy friend Eugéne Sue, and the profound morality of Soulié’s Memoires du Diable—what would be the result ?


The Librarian of the College, the Rev. H. A. Wilson, has kindly made the following digest of a portion of-the aforesaid testamentary dispositions : Edward Ascough of Wynthorp, in his will dated 4th July, 1520, leaves all his lands in Wynthorp to his wife for her life.


Miss Marshall won golden opinions by her charming delivery of Gluck’s “ Che faro,” and Miss Birch, sang the superb “Ah perfido” of Beethoven better than I have ever heard it sung, except by Malibran; in the ranting air (with violin obligato) from Paer’s dull opera of Griselda, Miss Birch was no less successful, but, from the inferior nature of the composition, much less agreeable.


At who think with us that the selection of operatic works for performance in any country should not be bounded by geographical restrictions, cannot but feel gratifled that the lessee of the Royal Italian Opera no longer confines himself to the creations of foreign composers; but, welcoming good music wherever it can be found, has chosen Mr. Mackenzie’s highly successful opera ‘‘ Colomba”’ as one of the chief attractions of the coming season.


In 1792, Jarnowick repaired to London, where he t ! : ! i played at all the great concerts till the year 1796, when the well-known dispute took place between him and J. B. Cramer, which terminated in the loss of Jarnowick’s popu Jarity in this country.


The strongest evidence for Carey’s claim should be an argument against it; for it isthe statement of John Christopher Smith, that Carey, unable to harmonize his own tune, asked Smith to write a bass to it; whereas in his Musical Century Carey has left plenty of proof that he was musician enough to put a very good bass to so simple a melody.


The rival of Vinci and Porpora in dramatic composition, Leo was also desirous of emulating Durante in sacred music; and as in the former department of his art he had been by turns pathetic and gay, scientific and natural, so in the latter he attained to eminence, and produced numerous compositions of a character imposing, dignified, and sublime.


It is a curious coincidence, to say the least of it, that an air with the same rhythmical*peculiarity—a peculiarity which is almost individualexists in a transcript of compositions by Dr. John Bull, the musical professor of Gresham College in the time of James I, and this has given occasion for the setting up in his favour of a claim to the authorship.


Music, learned and ingenicus, like that of Jomelli, abounding in harniony and con trivance, and requiring a careful execution, and the utmost stillness and attention in the audience, would not satisfy the frivolous and depraved taste of the Italians, who used to sav, that the music of Gluck, Jomelli, Hasse, and Bach, was too rough and German.


About the middle of the fourteenth century, we may date the first symptom of taste and cultivation in the ehurch-music at Rome and Naples; it then consisted of plain-chant for four voices, sometimes aided by. a choir, and this, owing to the large size of the Italian churches, ‘was. necessarily numerous to produce any effect but the difficulty of procuring choristers was every day felt more and more.


He then mentioned various compositions ot llay dn, Mozart, Beethoven, and. others, which he thinks it would be well to introduce; not the entire works, that would: perhaps be to tiresome for such..an occasion ; but the most effective and best-appreciated mov ements of thém.


The following works have been performed in their entirety during the season : Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah, ‘Hear my Prayer,” ** Loreley,” 98th Psalm, ‘‘ Ave Maria,” and ‘As the Hart pants,” Spohr’s ‘God, Thou art Great,” Gaul’s Sacred Cantata, ‘The Holy City,” and C.].Stevens’s Anthem “ Sing, O Heavens,” selections having been also given from “ The Messiah,” “ Israel in Egypt,” ‘The Seasons,” ‘St. Paul,” “Samson,” and the “Song of Miriam.”


Besides the artists already mentioried we are promised Madame Adelina Patti, Madame Sembrich, Madame Maria Durand, Mdlle. De Vere (her first appearance at the Royai Italian Opera), Madame Scalchi, Mdlle. Reggiani, and Mdille. Tremelli; Signor Nicolini, Signor Marconi, M. Soulacroix, Signor Mierzwinski, Signor Cotogni, M. Devoyod, Signor De Reszké, Signor Monti, and Signor Novara.


A capital programme on the 23rd drew a full audience, the general public beinz attracted by Beethoven's Rasoumowski Quartet in F, No. 1, and Tartini'’s ‘ Trillo del Diavolo,”” and musicians by Grieg’s Sonata in F, for piano and violin, Op. 8.

Sonata in F , for piano and violin , Op . 8

sonata in F , for piano and violin , Op . 8


Sonata in F , for piano and violin , Op . 8


After this, we had: Les Néces de Gamache, a comic opera, in three acts, by Mercadante, translated and arranged by Messrs. Sauvage and Dupin, and adapted to the stage by M. Guénée: we suppose it would be unpardonable to omit any of these important particulars, as the authors always show such marked anxiety te bring them befere the world.


One man may lived, who ean read the heart, and whose power was not: based upon, his own experience ‘but if so, we may well call William Shakspeare superhuman, THenee it was that whiffe i m ~Rossint’s “ Barber of Seville,” ar Cimarosa’s « Seeret Marriage.”


In making this announcement, the Editor has the pleasure to state that he has entered into an engagement with the Proprietor of the joint publication, “THe Musica Times anp Musica, Review,’’ and that his energies will henceforth be devoted to the encouragement of the musical art, and to the advocacy of the interests of its professors, in a more comprehensive sphere.


I have read with much pleasure the account you have given in THE Musica Times of the early introduction of Bach’s organ music in England, and perhaps you may be interested to know a little personal reminiscence I have of Jacob’s duet arrangement of the ‘St. Ann’s Fugue.”


Dr. Chrysander, who was evidently unaware of the above statement in Parker’s Penny Post, draws certain conclusions from some memoranda by Handel in regard to the names and number of singers; but these probably refer to a subsequent concert performance.


As the first musical establishment in London, this Theatre will To the Italian Opera every nation in Europe ‘is indebted. for its purest taste in voca! music, and so long as it continues to be encouraged, a progressive improvement must be expected in this, the highest branch of the art.


Adolphe Adam, the composer of Le Postillon de Lonjumeau, was the first to apostrophize the acquirements of M. Vivier, ina Jengthened artiele in the France Wusicale ; he has been followed by the rest of them, and last week , in the Gazelle AZusicale, we find a paper by Maurice Bourges, which makes M. Vivier something less than a demi-god, and extols his qualifications, in language, which applied to would be M. Bourges melts Paganini himself, nothing short of hyperbolical.


In 1824 her family was residing at Paris, where she received, musical instruction from M. Fétis, at present:director of the Brussels Conse rratoire, author of the Biographie Universelle de Musiciens, together with many didactic works, and compos at that time prefessor in the Conservatoire of ‘Paris.


With respect to the pieces given, the following seven are new to our theatre: Die sieben Midchen, Das Hausgesinde, Der Unsichibare, Die Ochsenmenuett, Staberls Reise-abentheuer, ‘and Le Macon by Auber; Macbeth in Schiller’s translation, ‘and with Reichardt’s music, is also new to us.


«The opera is in three acts, music composed by Bishop, then -a young man, and beeomting very popular, “ Clari, or the. Maid of Milan,” was avted for the first time at Covent Garden Theatre, May 8 1823, w ith the following east: .


Whether this kind of thing is permissible is open to question; but the audience settled the matter in the affirmative by encoring the performer. Miss Zimmermann gave Mendelssohn’s familiar Caprice in E, Op. 33, and Mr. Santley sang two equally familiar airs by Handel.


The above, an air from Handel’s Berenice sensibly rendered by Stretton, a duet from the Zauberflute by Mrs. Shaw and Mr. Phillips, and a droll kind of aria by Salvator Rosa, to which Mr. Manvers gave a life which in itself it lacks, were the only other features of interest.


The Musical Union (Dr. Coward), in the ‘‘ Creation’; the Choral Union (Mr. Suckley), in Verdi’s opera “ Ernani ”; and the St.-Cecilia Musical Society (Mr. W. Brown), also in the ‘‘ Creation,” have all given evidence oft hat abundant enthusiasm and plentiful supply of good vocal material which have led the supporters of the Festival scheme to foster ambitious hopes as to the future of South Yorkshire choral singing.


The principal pieces in the programme were Mendelssohn's String Quintet in B flat (Op. 87) and Svendsen’s String Octet in A (Op. 3), the latter being played by Messrs. Arthur Bent, Wallace Sutcliffe, William Ackroyd, Alfred Wall, Alfred Hobday, Percy Kearne, Paul Ludwig; and Tennyson Werge.


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The famous church of Santa Maria degli Angeli, ote of” the most magnificent in Italy, is situated near tlie Converit of St... Franejs at Assisi, and covers the’ spot formerly oceupia} by the Tittle hutof the holy saint the rude wails of, the huty et remaining under the dome of the church.


Queen Victoria, on one of these occasions, had the advantage of hearing this new wonder, and was so delighted as to press M. Vivier to pay England a visit, which, need we say, M. Vivier intends very shortly to do.


A numerous and highly respectable meeting was held in the Town Hall on the 25th Oct., to aid the establishment-of a Normal Music school in Manchester, and to afford Dr. Mainzer an opportunity of explaining the character and object of the proposed institution.


As for the musical lite, we swimmingly : _we-enter.with8our ears feet “rhythmically ‘lifted lay the harmori ies of Handel and Beethoven: and Men= enter the new year, ringing and delssohn and Mozart and all those grand spirits, Do they not thake anew world of this old wicked earth?“


Perhaps the most interesting piece was Bemberg’s ‘La Ballade du Désespéré ” for yoice“and declamation, beautifully rendered by Miss Gertrude Bevan and Miss Ellen M. Bowick, with the accompaniments well played by the Misses Edith Byford, May H. Mukle, and Mabel E. Colyer.


While no one could be more expressive than he was in such a camtabile as “ Fra poco” in‘ Lucia,’ or Tutto scielte” ‘La Sonnambula,” he would fling into the midst of ~one of Rossini’s grandest adugios a roulade, interapinable, unmeaning, and absolutely bordering on vulgarity.


Tre performance of Haydn’s Seasons at the third of these concerts, at St. James’s Hall, on the 20th ult., had all the effect of a revival, so strangely neglected has the entire work been in England, although detached portions of it have become stock favourites with all who can appreciate the graceful and genial style which is the distinguishing characteristic of the composition.


Paris was the centre of his aim, but, as France was much disturbed about this time, he postponed his visit thereto till a fitter occasion, and set out for Milan, from whence the proceeded to Venice, Trieste, Vienna, Pesth, Dresden, &c., even to St. Petersburgh and Moscow, where he met with the most extraordinary success, adding largely to his purse, more especially in Berlin, Warsaw, Petersburgh, and Moscow.


By a similar examination of one of Mozart’s and one of Beethoven’s, it is our object to ascertain how far we have been accurate in our description of the principal differences in the three styles, and to discover if any improvements have been made by the two latter in the models left them by the illustrious inventor of the symphony.


In the course of the late season of morning concerts, we heard one of the best glees of Webbe, which we had not heard for thirty years before, when it was performed by the Vaughans, Knyvetts, &c., at a concert given by a Miss Bonwick, at the London Tavern


The Beethoven festival, held from the 5th . to the 7th ult., under the direction of Capellmeister Steinbach, with the Meiningen orchestra and the choir of.the Musik-Verein, was exceedingly well attended, and there is but one voice as to the general excellence of the performances.


Leo was the founder ofa school in Naples, that very widely spread the fame of his country, and became a nursery for those celebrated singers, who afterwards filled Giovanni Ansani, or Anzani, was an lalian singer and composer of some eminence.


The Emperor Joseph II., ashamed of this neglect of native talent, determined to show his subjects what their own country could produce, and for this purpose engaged the services of Mozart, whose attachment to this Prince was so great that he wished never to leave him.


Signora Cornega arrived in England at the close of last season, just in time to be heard at one or two concerts, where she sung “© Una voce” from Ii Barbiere with uncommon neatness of exccution, anda good deal of inventive fancy.


And in the beautiful galleries of the Prince Es sterhdzy, (that munificent patron | of: Art) one can, at least, recall in imagination some- strains of the choice ¢hamber music. of, Beethoven, to which their walls echoed in the presence of the great master, and in his palmiest days. os se I was much impressed by the fine monument of the Archduchess Christina, by Canova, which stands in the Church of the Augustines.


This gentleman, whose talents and amiable enjoying disposition still preserve his memory in the lively affection and esteem of his acquaintance, was an admirable chamber singer, and particularly excelled in Mozart’s music, which he sang with the same accent and inflections of tone as Dragonetti on his bass.


Time was, but is now no more, when this song was ‘regarded as the infallible test of vucal proficiency in England ; the pretensions of any singer were acknowledged who could pass the ordeal. of the volleys of triplets she had, to fire through in “ The Soldier tired ;” and whosoever ventured not to essay the voluble divisions of this proof of skill was classed derogatorily as a ballad singer, and esteemed accordingly..


Brussels also can boast of a great number of amateurs, perhaps more than any other town of the Netherlands ; a cirenmstance that may be traced to the many advantages which this town has derived from the favourable change of politics.


The first, whic his a. quarter of a tone lower “than that of Paris, was, 25 or 30 years ago, that of the Philharmonic Soviety, rot London, It has been judiciously preserved by Messrs. Br oadwood, as the one best suited to the voice, and it is by the extremely moderate fone it “emits that they tune the: pianosintended for accompaniments at, vocal concerts.


Other pieces by Chopin, Leschetizky, Moszkowski, and Padetewski were rendered with a command of expression and facility of execution that more than once elicited enthusiastic applause from the audience, and necessitated her playing an extra piece at the close of her programme.