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Monday, 20 January 1851 : Mr. Dando's Quartet Concert at Crosby Hall.

MR. DANDO'S QUARTET CONCERTS. (From our City Reporter.) These pleasant winter meetings recommenced on Monday evening, in the "throne room" of Crosby Hall. Where Richard Crookback sat of yore, delivering cruel edicts, there stood Mr. Dando, with his trusty comrades, Mellon, Hill, and Lucas, making sweet music. Among the earliest instituted of our quartet concerts, following close upon the heels of those of Mori and Blagrove, and outliving both, Mr. Dando's have ever been well conducted ; and although the audience is select, it is thoroughly appreciative, and doubtless large enough to ensure a steady annual profit. We sincerely hope so, at least. The programme was a handsome one ; it was, indeed, of Mr. Dando's best. Haydn's quartet in C major (No. 32) opened the concert, and Mozart's in E flat major (No. 4) concluded it. What could be better than to begin with Haydn, and finish with Mozart ? We shall not attempt to criticise either of these well-known works ; which, in effect, have lived so long as to be recognized among the undying forms, immortal through the strength of their own beauty-types, ever to serve as models for the contemplation and delight of youthful genius. I need scarcely add, that they were excellently played. No violinist knows Haydn and Mozart more familiarly than Mr. Dando ; Mr. Alfred Mellon (who had quitted his post at the Adelphi, for an element more congenial to his musical aspirations) is a second violin " of the first water ;" Mr. Hill is the tenor of tenors ; and Mr. Lucas, as a classical violoncellist, needs no praise from us. The grand piece of the evening, however, was a new quintet in B flat, for two violins, two violas, and violoncello-one of the posthumous works of Mendelssohn, executed by the same four gentlemen, with the addition of Mr. W. Thomas as second tenor. The impression derived from listening to this at a breath, and for the first time, is, that a new masterpiece has been given to the art, a rich and bright jewel added to the stores of chamber music. To stop and analyse what was an intense and continuous feeling of delight, is not in our power. Another occasion must serve for examination. As, one by one, they slowly come forth from the engraver's hands, the few remaining works of the great master, whose untimely death has arrested for a time the progress of the art itself, possess a painful and peculiar interest. Every one, you fancy, may be the last, and think that never again can be felt the fresh sensation, the keen and engrossing interest, that invariably accompany the first hearing of any piece of music from the pen of Mendelssohn. There remains, then, but to begin the catalogue again, and go right through, from op. 1 to op. 87, at which figure arrives the quintet in B flat. This last must be left to other hands than ours, to apostrophise in a style befitting its pretensions and the fame of its inspired author. We were pleased on the whole with the performance ; but we felt that much remained to do, much to refine, a world of energy, a variety of passionate expression . to add, before the last published chef d'oeuvre of Mendelssohn could be rightly interpreted and fully understood. The pianoforte playing of Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the theme of unanimous praise. We have rarely heard this most finished and elegant performer to more consummate advantage than in Beethoven's melodious duet in F major (with Mr. Dando on the violin), and in the trio in C minor of young Silas (with Messrs. Dando and Lucas, violin and violoncello),- the latter a work which, despite its close imitation of Mendelssohn's manner and frequent appropriation of Mendelssohn's ideas, is assuredly one of no ordinary merit. The vocal part of the programme was divided between the Misses Cole and Mr. Benson. The Misses Cole sang some of the lovely chamber duets of Mendelssohn, among which " Greeting" was admirably conspicuous-with becoming simplicity of style and a purity of execution that promised much for the future. These young ladies are clever and unassuming, and deserve every encouragement. Mr. Benson sang a ballad called " Meeting and Parting," and joined the Misses Cole in Curschmann's pretty trio, "Addio,'' which pleased very much. The vocal music was accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and the concert gave general satisfaction to a select audience of connoisseurs, whose numbers, we have little doubt, were in some degree restricted by the weather, which, more than unpropitious, was downright aggressive. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 January 1851)

Tuesday, 28 January 1851 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's First Soirée of Chamber Music at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SOIREES. - This celebrated pianist has announced a series of soirées of chamber music, at the New Beethoven Rooms, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on Tuesday, the 28th inst. Tuesday, February 11; and Tuesday, February 25, on which occasion he will be assisted by distinguished vocal and instrumental talent. (Theatrical journal, Wednesday, 1 January 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that he will give THREE SOIREES of CHAMBER MUSIC at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on Tuesdays, Jan. 28, Feb. 11, and 25. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will perform selections from the pianoforte works of the best composers, and will be assisted at the first Soirée by Miss Dolby, Mr. Benson, Mr. Dando, and Mr. Lucas ; and by other eminent artists at the second and third Soirées. Tickets for the series, One Guinea each, or for single crossings, Half a Guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 18 January 1851) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 23 January 1851.)

Advertisements MR. LINDSAY SLOPER BEGS to announce that he will give THREE SOIREES of CHAMBER MUSIC at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, No. 27, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square on the following Tuesdays:- JANUARY 2Sth, FEBRUARY 11th and 25th. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will perform Selections from the Pianoforte Works of the best Composers, and will be assisted by distinguished vocal and instrumental talent. Tickets for the series, one guinea each; or for single evenings, half a-guinea each. May be had of all the principal Musicsellers, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, No. 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. (The Musical world, Saturday, 18 January 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S FIRST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place on TUESDAY NEXT, January 28, at the new Beethoven Rooms. :27 Queen Anne Street. Cavendish Square. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby. Mr. Benson, Mr. Dando, and Mr. Lucas. The Second and Third Soirées on Tuesdays, February 11 and 25. - Tickets for the Series, One Guinea each, or for single evenings, Half-a-guinea each, may had at the principal Music Warehouses and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, No. 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 25 January 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S FIRST SOIREES OF CHAMBER MUSIC WILL take place on TUESDAY next, January 28th, at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, No. 27, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby, Mr. Benson. Mr. Dando, and Mr. Lucas. The second and third Soirées on Tuesdays, February 11 and 25 Tickets for the Series, one guinea each; or for single evenings, half a-guinea each. May be had of all the principal Music warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 January 1851)

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS. The first of a series of three chamber concerts, announced by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, took place at the above rooms last evening. We subjoin the programme :- PART I. Sonata, in G minor, for pianoforte and Violin (Messrs Lindsay Sloper and Dando) - Pinto. Song, "Forget me not," (Mr Benson) - Mozart. Chaconne. in G major, Pianoforte. (Mr. L. Sloper) - Handel. Cantata. (M.S.) "Œnone," (Miss Dolby) - L Barker. Sonata, in C major (Op. 102), for Pianoforte and Violoncello, (Messrs. L. Stopper and Lucas) - Beethoven. PART II. Mendelssohn's "Volksleid," arranged by Heller. Presto Scherzando, in F sharp minor (Pianoforte Mr L. Sloper) - Mendelssohn. Song, "Meeting and Parting." (Mr. Benson). Serenade, Op. 12.- Study in F major (MS.)- Study in A minor (MS.)- Tarantella, Op. 11, (Pianoforte, Mr. L. Sloper) - Sloper. Lieder. "0 sage mem Herz, Jagd Lied," (Miss Dolby) Mendelssohn. Trio, in B flat major (Op. 99), for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello. (Messrs. L. Sloper, Dando. and Lucas) - Schubert. J. Pinto was a highly respectable Pinto, an English composer of considerable ability, but still we do not care much about him. He belonged to the Dussek and Clementi school, which invariably brings the word perruquerie to our lips, but by some unexpected prettiness withholds us from pronouncing it. The sonata was very well performed, but failed to produce any excitement. Mr. Benson's delivery of Mozart's charming air was very tasteful, and the concluding shake most satisfactorily accomplished. The grand piece of the evening was, in our opinion, Handel's beautiful chaconne. It is in the broad, clear, masculine style by which all the works of the mighty master are characterised. It is simply an air with variations, or, in fashionable parlance, a Morceau Brilliant; but how different to the shapeless monstrosities which now-a-days usurp the title ! What wondrous strength and beauty arise from the symmetry of its proportions! Every phrase has its philosophy, every note its meaning. No shadows cloud the heaven of its author's mind, but its rich sunlight shines brightly and steadily throughout, compared with Handel, even Haydn occasionally appears trivial, Mozart effeminate, and Beethoven spasmodic and melodramatic. Mr Sloper' s performance of this composition left nothing to be desired. Every note was distinctly articulated, perfect equality reigned between the hands, and the appropriate accent and Chiaro-oscuro with which the whole was rendered, proved that the executant was fully imbued with the spirit of his author. Miss Barber's clever cantata was beautifully sung by Miss Dolby. Its principal merit consists in the expression which the fair authoress has given to Alfred Tennyson's pretty words. Melody there is little or none, and the harmonies are not of a very recherche description. In the charming Lieder by Mendelssohn Miss Dolby was equally successful. Her German accent is excellent, and she is ever at home in good music. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's execution of the same author's Midsummer Night's Dream-ish Scherzo was also a remarkable effort of executive skill; and richly deserved the hearty applause it elicited. The Studies, Tarantella, &c., &c., of his own composition, are distinguished by elegant brilliancy, ingenious harmonisation and symmetrical form. In these no less than in Beethoven's sonata (The violoncello part of which was ably rendered by Mr. Lucas), the concert given offered so many confirmatory proofs of his being what we long ago pronounced him to be - one of our very best pianists. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 29 January 1851) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 29 January 1851.)

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS. A series of three soirées of chamber-music was commenced last night by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, at the above rooms. The merits of this gentleman as an executant have been again and again proved by his displays in assemblies such as the above; and few have gained fame, at so comparatively an early period, by such sterling and legitimate means. As an interpreter of pianoforte music of the highest intellectual order, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, if not unrivalled, is surely not second to any of his contemporaries. His finger is firm and brilliant ; while his style, at once free from affectation and frivolity, is remarkable for much of the masculine breadth and clearness which so eminently distinguish the pianoforte-playing of his master Moscheles. The programme opened with a sonata in G minor, by Pinto, for the pianoforte and violin, and the rhythmical beauty of a composer of great genius and fertility was finely developed by Mr. Sloper and his coadjutor Mr. Dando, the adagio movement, of singular elegance and feeling, being rendered with the most delicate propriety and accordance of intention. Handel's well-known chaconne in G, from the Suites de Pieces, which followed Mozart's lovely song " Forget me not" (carefully, though coarsely executed by Mr. Benson), was well adapted to exhibit the closely-knit executancy of Mr. Lindsay Sloper; and his powers in another vein were tested with equal effect in Beethoven's sonata in C major - a work characterised by dryness rather than the reverse, and though illumined at intervals with transient inspirations, as a whole more noticeable for its capriciousness and oddity than for any other quality. In the second part, a movement for a sonata, by Stephen Keller, founded on Mendelssohn's "Volkslied," was succeeded by the perplexing "Presto scherzando " of Mendelssohn; both of which were performed by Mr. Sloper with the greatest dexterity as well as the nicest sense of motive. To these were added a group of his own compositions - a charming set of MS. studies, developing grace and originality of invention, although the forms are brief and desultory. The instrumental portion of the concert concluded with Beethoven's trio in E flat (Op. 70, No. 2) for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, delivered with all the requisites of neatness, precision, and expression by Messrs. Sloper, Dando, and Lucas. Besides Mr. Benson, Miss Dolby was employed as a vocalist- singing in the first part a MS. cantata by "Laura Barker;" and in the second a pair of Mendelssohn's characteristic Lieder. The former of these, a setting of Alfred Tennyson's "Œnone," is elaborately dramatic, presenting many graphic declamatory points, to which the accomplished singer to whom it was entrusted did the amplest justice. The unfriendly state of the weather limited the number of the audience; nevertheless, it was not inconsiderable. (The Standard, Wednesday, 29 January 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CHAMBER CONCERT.-The first soirée of chamber music, given under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, took place yesterday evening at the New Beethoven Rooms, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square. The executants were, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Dando, and Lucas ; and the vocalists, Miss Dolby and Mr. Benson. Amongst the instrumental pieces were a sonata, by Pinto, in G minor, for pianoforte and violin, by Messrs. Sloper and Dando; Beethoven's Sonata in C major (op. 102), for piano-forte and violoncello, by Messrs. Sloper and Lucas ; Mendelssohn's presto scherzando in F sharp minor, performed by Mr. Sloper and a serenade, two studies, and a tarantella, composed and performed by the same gentleman. Miss Dolby sang two songs by Mendelssohn, ''O sage mein Herz," and "Jagd Lied," and a manuscript cantata, "Œnone," by Laura Barker ; and Mr. Benson contributed two songs. The concert passed off with éclat. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 29 January 1851) (Also: Globe, Wednesday, 29 January 1851; Globe, Wednesday, 29 January 1851.)

Last Tuesday, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, at the Queen Anne-street Rooms, commenced his pianoforte concerts … performed in sonatas and trios, by Pinto, Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Heller, and Handel, assisted Mr. Dando (violin and Mr. Lucas (violoncello); besides four of his own compositions-a serenade, a tarantella, and two studies. Miss Dolby and Mr. Benson were the vocalists: the former sang beautiful song, "Ida," on Alfred Tennyson's words, the music by Miss Laura Barker, a lady composer, whose works are attracting much attention. The second concert will be on the 11th Inst. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 1 February 1851)

MUSIC. New Beethoven Rooms.-A series of three soirees of chamber music was commenced on Tuesday night by Mr. L. Sloper, at the above rooms. . As interpreter of pianoforte music of the highest intellectual order, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, if not unrivalled, is surely not second to any of his contemporaries. His occasional soirées, like those of Sterndale Bennett and Alexandre Billet, are therefore matters of genuine interest to the chosen few who are privileged to enjoy the particular species of music which it is their object to illustrate. The programme opened with a sonata in minor, Pinto, for the pianoforte and violin, and the rhythmical beauty of the composer of great genius I fertility was finely developed by Mr. Sloper and his coadjutor, Mr. Dando. A chaconne in G, from the Suite de Pieces,which followed Mozart's lovely song, "Forget me not," was well adapted to exhibit the closely-knit executancy of Mr. Lindsay Sloper; and his powers in another vein were tested with equal effect in Beethoven's sonata in C major. In the second part, a movement for a sonata, by Stephen Keller, founded on Mendelssohn's "Volkslied," was succeeded by the perplexing " Presto scherzando" of Mendelssohn; both of which were performed by Mr. Sloper with the greatest dexterity well as the nicest sense of motive. To these were added group of his own compositions-a charming set of MS. studies, developing grace and originality of invention, although the forms are brief and desultory. The instrumental portion of the concert concluded with Beethoven's trio in E flat (Op. 70, No. 2) for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, delivered with all the requisites of neatness, precision, and expression by Messrs. Sloper, Dando, and Lucas. (Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 1 February 1851)

CHAMBER CONCERTS. - These for the year 1851 may be said to have been handsomely begun by Mr. Lindsay Sloper; whose constancy to enterprise in selection would of itself entitle him to praise, were he even a less excellent pianist than he is. On Monday, the ?rst of the novelties was (with Mr. Dando) a Sonata in G minor, for pianoforte and violin by Pinto. This is a Sonata to be heard with pleasure at any time and in any place, - containing ideas picturesquely contrasted and passages well knit. The second was Beethoven's Duo No. 1, Op. 102, for pianoforte and Violoncello, with Mr. Lucas, - a work never before hazarded in public within our experience. It is in Beethoven's last manner; the vagueness of certain passages and combinations being so extreme as to justify the question whether any clue whatsoever to the labyrinth exists. This a certain school of critics profess to believe as unquestionable - albeit no one has yet cried "Eureka." We cannot agree with them. That by racking the sympathies we may dramatically work ourselves into the acceptance of any novelty, be it good or bad, is true; but such acceptance is neither admiration nor approval:- while the delight and eagerness with which the ear follows such a movement as the opening Allegro in A minor of this very Sonata, - where all is mighty and strange, yet not incomprehensible, - must be allowed to warrant protest against other passages, wherein the attention is utterly bewildered. If we wonder at all, it must be with a foolish face of praise, and not with the cordial glow of gratitude for some great new thought. Of the four pianoforte pieces by Mr. Sloper, performed by himself, his 'Tarantella' is best as concert music, - and a brilliant and new Tarantella it is, let its predecessors have been ever so many. The lady singer was Miss Dolby, who gave Miss Barker's 'Œnone' (the opening of which is excellent as a piece of expression) with great intensity; and two of Mendelssohn's songs for a low voice. - The second of these, a hunting ditty, is charmingly sylvan. - Mr. Benson sang Mozart's 'Forget me not' very beautifully. The thorough ?nish of this gentleman's singing makes him always welcome and satisfactory. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 1 February 1851)

Mr. Balfe and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- The concerts of these eminent musicians will be noticed in our next. Press of matter compels their postponement, together with much interesting provincial news and correspondence. (The Musical world, Saturday, 1 February 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper began a series of chamber concerts, at the New Beethoven Rooms in Queen Ann Street, on Tuesday week. (Norfolk Chronicle, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

On Tuesday, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Billet will give pianoforte soirées; the former at the Queen Anne-street Rooms, and the latter at St. Martin's Hall. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Soirées.-The first of the annual series of these chamber performances took place on Tuesday, the 28th ult., at the New Beethoven Rooms, Queen Anne Street. The programme was especially good, and comprised several novelties. Pinto's sonata in G minor, for pianoforte and violin, was not the least acceptable of these. This composition of an original and accomplished musician was, among others, lately rescued from oblivion by M. Alexandre Billet. Beethoven's sonata in C (op. 102) for pianoforte and violoncello, was introduced by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. This is one of the latest works of the composer; and, although abounding in eccentricities, evidences a profundity of thought, and a command of beautiful ideas, even to profusion. Both sonatas were admirably executed. In the first, Mr. Lindsay Sloper obtained the aid of Mr. Dando; in the latter, Mr. Lucas. Beethoven's trio in E flat (op. 70, No. 2), by Messrs. Sloper, Dando, and Lucas, was welcomed by the audience as an old and familiar friend, and was a highly interesting performance. Mr. Sloper exhibited his solo power in Handel's Chaconne in G, from the Suite de Pieces; a single movement from Heller's sonata on Mendelssohn's "Volkslied;" the presto scherzando in F sharp minor of the last-named composer; and four compositions of his own, including a serenade, two studios, and a tarentella. The serenade and tarentella are old acquaintances, but the two studios are new, and, unless we are greatly mistaken, will add considerably to Mr. Sloper's reputation as a composer. Mr. Sloper's pianoforte playing made a decided impression, being honoured with frequent and warm plaudits. His facility of execution was displayed to singular advantage in the rapid and brilliant passages of the tarentella The vocal music was assigned to Miss Dolby and Mr. Benson. Miss Dolby sang Mendelssohn's " O sage mein Herz" and "Jagd Lied," and a ballad entitled "Ida, Ida," by Miss Laura Barker. She was in fine voice, and sang to perfection. Mr. Benson gave Mozart's "Forget me not," and a new song, "Meeting and Parting. Mr. Sloper accompanied both singers. (The Musical World, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

Tuesday, 11 February 1851 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Second Soirée of Chamber Music at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SECOND SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the NEW BEETHOVEN Rooms. 27. Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 11th inst., to commence punctually at Half-past Eight o'clock, Mr, Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Mr. Blagrove, and, Mr. Hancock ; the third and last Soirée on Tuesday, the 25th inst.- Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may he had at the principal music warehouses . and of Mr Lindsay Sloper. 7, Southwick-place, Hyde Park. (Morning Post, Saturday, 8 February 1851) (Also: The Times, Tuesday, 11 February 1851.)

Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SECOND SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27 Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square. on TUESDAY NEXT, the 11th inst. to commence punctually at Half-past Eight o'clock. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Birch. Miss E. Birch, Mr. Blagrove, and Mr. Hancock. The third and last Soirée on Tuesday the 25th inst. - Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had at the principal Music Warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick place, Hyde Park. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's second soirée of Chamber Music will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, on Tuesday evening. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SECOND SOIREE OF CHAMBER MUSIC WILL take place at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, 27, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square, on TUESDAY next, the 11th inst., to commence punctually at half-past eight o'clock. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Mr. Blagrove, and Mr. Hancock. The third and last Soirée on Tuesday, the 25th inst. Tickets half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal Music Warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 February 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT.-The second soirée of the series now being given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper took place on Tuesday night, at the Beethoven Rooms, and gratified a select and appreciating audience, The instrumentalists, besides the founder of the feast, were Mr. Blagrove and Mr. Hancock, on violin and violoncello; the vocalists Miss Birch and Miss E. Birch. The selection included Beethoven's trio in E flat major, one of Mendelssohn's "characteristic pieces" in A major, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's trio in C minor a selection from the studies of Heller, and a selection from the melodic works of Molique. Miss Birch and her sister sang several arias and duets from Mozart, Cherubini, and Clari, with Sterndale Bennett's fine song "May Dew." From beginning to end the performance went with admirable smoothness and the most musical discrimination. The first selection from Beethoven, in particular, was rendered with the profoundest feeling for the beauties of the work. The next of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's classical performances takes place on Tuesday, the 25th. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 13 February 1851)

THE MUSICAL EXAMINER. Two or three concerts during the past week have more directly announced the near approach of the musical season. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr Billet have given their well-known entertainments of classical music, and Signor Montelli has commenced with much spirit, on a popular scale, a series of miscellaneous concerts at the Royal Music Hall in Adelaide street. (Examiner, Saturday, 15 February 1851)

… CLASSICAL CHAMBER CONCERTS, There have been three soirées this week, given by three pianists - Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. Billet, and Mr. W. Rea. The first and the last-mentioned concerts took place at the Queen Anne-street Rooms, and M. Billet's evening was at St. Martin's Hall. Mr. Sloper was assisted by Messrs. Blagrove and Hancock, violin and violoncello; and Miss Birch and Miss E. Birch, vocalists. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 15 February 1851)

This gentleman's second soiree of Chamber Music took place at the New Beethoven Rooms, on Tuesday evening.The selection was interesting and agreeable, and precisely what a Chamber Concert should be. Of course, as usual upon these occasions, the lion's share fell to the concert giver- Beethoven's ever pleasing trio in E flat major, for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, was admirably given by Mr. Sloper, Mr. Blagrove, and Mr. Hancock. There were pianoforte selections from Mendelssohn, Dussek, and Stephen Heller; a MS. composition of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and a duet for pianoforte and violin by Molique. Mr. L. Sloper has a nice, clear, even, and distinct touch, giving promise of ripening into brilliancy and excellence. The vocalists were Miss Birch and her sister, Miss E. Birch, who appeared to give much satisfaction to the audience. An air, Vedo ben apesso, by Salvator Rosa, received the honour of an encore. The rooms were quite full. (Atlas, Saturday, 15 February 1851)

Two or three concerts during the past week have more directly announced the near approach of the musical season. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr Billet have given their well-known entertainments of classical music, and Signor Montelli has commenced with much spirit, on a popular scale, a series of miscellaneous concerts at the Royal Music Hall in Adelaide street. (Examiner, Saturday, 15 February 1851)

M. Billet's next concert is announced for Tuesday evening, the same day as Mr. Sloper's third, and Mr. Sterndale Bennett's first. Lindsay Sloper's Soirée.-The programme of the second of these entertainments, which took place on the 11th inst., at the new Beethoven-rooms, was, if anything, better than its predecessor. It opened with Beethoven's trio in E flat (remarkable as being op. 1 of the composer-for a first published work, a phenomenon in the history of the art), in which Mr. Sloper was assisted by Messrs. Blagrove (violin) and Hancock (violoncello). The next instrumental performance was a selection of two pieces from the Lieder Ohne Worte, and a "Sieben Carakteristicke Stucke" of Mendelssohn.* The song without words was No. 5, in D, with the moving bass, one of the most beautiful in the second book. The characteristic piece was the allegro con moto in A major, which Mendelssohn has entitled "Schnell und Beweglich," that rapid torrent of semiquavers which poor little Fittsch played with such astonishing effect at his concert in the Hanover-square-Rooms scarcely a year before his death. No two pieces could have been better suited to Mr. Sloper's remarkably neat and finished style of play. Dussek's sonata in G major, the second from op. 35, dedicated to Clementi, although a masterpiece of grace and elegance, is scarcely known at all. Mr. Sloper's admirable playing, however, made it unanimously acceptable, and it was received with the applause seldom bestowed, except upon well-known and favourite works. Mr. Sloper deserves credit for the introduction of this specimen of one of the greatest masters of the pianoforte, and we accord it him willingly. But let credit be given where credit is due. M. Alexandre Billet, a foreigner but recently established in this country, last year, at St. Martin's-hall, set an example which the majority of our classical pianists who give Chamber Concerts are now beginning to follow ; and we find such names as Dussek, Steibelt, and Pinto much more frequently in their programmes, than, but for Mr. Billet, who first shewed the courage to revive them, in all likelihood would have been the case. In the second part Mr. Sloper, assisted by the same artists, introduced his MS. trio in C minor ; a work which, though not in the ad captandum style - as indeed might have been expected from so thoughtful and accomplished a musician as Mr. Sloper - is brilliant and attractive, displaying the capabilities of the several instruments with great power of contrast and a variety of pleasing effects. Two studios in E flat and G minor, from the third book of Op. 47 of Stephen Heller, and the "Chant de Chasseurs" of the same gifted composer, served to display Mr. Sloper's command of the greatest difficulties of the modern school of playing ; not the modern romantic school, as it is called by its admirers, but that school which, in emulation of older masters, strives to make music address itself to the intellect as well as the ear, to elevate as well as to delight. Of this school Stephen Heller is a distinguished follower, and Mr. Sloper, by the style in which he gave expression to the German composer's thoughts, shewed himself a sympathetic co-adherent. The last performance of Mr. Sloper consisted of the andante in E flat major, and the allegro vivace, in C major, from Molique's Six Melodies, Op. 3G, admirably played by himself and Mr. Blagrove. These melodies, without being copies, approach nearer to the Songs Without Words of Mendelssohn than any other compositions of the same character with which we are acquainted. The vocalists were Miss Birch and Miss E. Birch, who sang in their most charming manner a charming variety of duets and airs from Mozart, Cherubini, Salvator Rosa, Sterndale Bennett, and Clari, accompanied by Mr. Sloper on the pianoforte. The selection and the performance gave entire satisfaction to a crowded audience. * Known in England as The Temperaments. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's third soirée will take place on Tuesday. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 February 1851)

The second soirée of the series now being given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, took place on Tuesday night, at the Beethoven Rooms, and gratified a select and appreciating audience. The instrumentalists, besides the founder of the feast, were Mr. Blagrove and Mr. Hancock, on violin and violincello ; the vocalists, Miss Birch and Miss E. Birch. The selection included Beethoven's trio in E flat major, one of Mendelssohn's "characteristic pieces" in A major, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's trio in C minor, a selection from the studies of Heller, and a selection from the melodic works of Molique. (The Critic, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the Pianist, gave his second classical soirée on Tuesday last, at the Beethoven rooms; a large and appreciating audience attended. The programme for the evening contained Beethoven's trio in E flat major, one of Mendelssohn's pieces in A major, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's trio in C minor, a few of Stephen Heller's studies, and a selection from the melodic works of Moligne. The Misses Birch sang several arias and duetts from the Italian school with great force and finish. The whole of the performance bore marks of Mr. Sloper's artistic superintendence. Beethoven's trio was interpreted with exquisite grace. (The message bird, Saturday, 15 March 1851)

Tuesday, 25 February 1851 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Third and Last Soirée of Chamber Music at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S THIRD and LAST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, 27, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on TUESDAY next, the 25th instant, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby, Mr. Whitworth, Herr Molique, and Mr. Rousselot- Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. (Morning Post, Saturday, 22 February 1851) (Also: Atlas, Saturday, 22 February 1851.)

Of Classical Chamber soirées there will five next week; namely, on Tuesday, M. Billet, at St. Martin's Hall; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the Queen Anne-street Rooms; and the first of Mr. Sterndale Bennett's pianoforte performances, at the Hanover Rooms. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 22 February 1851)

Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S THIRD and LAST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27. Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square, on TUESDAY NEXT, the 25th inst., to commence at Half-past Eight o'clock precisely. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will he assisted by Miss Dolby, Mr. Whitworth, Herr Molique, and Mr. Rousselot. - Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had at the principal Music Warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick place, Hyde Park. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 22 February 1851)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S THIRD AND LAST SOIREE OF CHAMBER MUSIC WILL take place at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS 27, QUEEN ANNE STREET. CAVENDISH SQUARE, on TUESDAY next, the 25th inst., to commence at half-past Eight o'clock precisely. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby, Mr. Whitworth, Herr Molique, and Mr. Rousselot. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal Music Warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 February 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's third soirée will take place on Tuesday. (The Musical World, Saturday, 22 February 1851)

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS. -The third and last of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's musical soirées took place last night. The finished mechanism and refined taste of this accomplished pianist and sterling musician, were on the present occasion displayed to the utmost advantage. His solo performances consisted of a "Prelude, Allemande, Minuet, and Gigue," from Bach's first suite de pieces, three melodies from the posthumous Lieder Ohne Worte, by Mendelssohn and a Barcarole, Pensée Fugitive, and two new studies composed by himself; on all of which his execution left nothing to be desired. The new Lieder have all the simple grace and elegant fluency, and variety of expression, which distinguish other works of the same class by the great master, and cannot, we think, fail to become equally popular. Mr. Sloper's " Barcarole" dedicated to Miss Kate Loder, is an unpretending, but musician-like production. It possesses a well-defined theme, which sings clearly above the accompanying ingenious and elaborate and chromatic harmonies, and the whole is admirably adapted to the nature of the instrument. The new studies consist of a lively "Saltarella" in G minor, remarkable for its brilliant harmonic colouring and exhilarating rhythm; and some "couplets" in G major, of which simplicity and elegant phraseology are the leading characteristics. Both are thoroughly pianistic, but far too brief for their merits. There were other things of great interest in this concert, amongst which some new and beautiful melodies from violin and piano, composed by Herr Molique, and performed by him in conjunction with Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Spohr's song, "Tears of Sorrow" (from the "Crucifixion"), well rendered by Mr. Whitworth, and Handel's magnificent " Amor nel mio penar," finely sung by Miss Dolby, were the most important. M. Rousselot, the distinguished violoncellist, also contributed to the evening's entertainment. The rooms were crowded. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 26 February 1851)

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS. - The third and last of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's musical soirées took place on Tuesday night, when the rooms were crowded. The refined taste of this accomplished pianist was displayed to the utmost advantage. His solo performances consisted of a prelude, allemande, minuet, and gigue, from Bach's first "Suite de Pieces;" three melodies from the posthumous "Lieder Ohne Worte," by Mendelssohn; and a barcarole, "Pensée Fugitive," and two new studies, composed by himself; in all of which his execution left nothing to be desired. There were other things of interest, amongst which some new and beautiful melodies for violin and piano, composed by Herr Molique, and performed by him in conjunction with Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Spohr's song, "Tears of Sorrow" (from "The Crucifixion"), well rendered by Mr. Whitworth, and Handel's magnificent "An or nel mio penar," finely sung by Miss Dolby, were the most important. M. Rousselot, the distinguished violoncellist, also contributed to the evening's entertainment. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

M. Billet gave his second pianoforte soirée on Tuesday, at St. Martin's Hall. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, on the same evening, completed his series of concerts at the Queen Anne-street Rooms. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's third and last soirée of Chamber Music, at the Beethoven Rooms, on Tuesday last, was an excellent finish to a very interesting series. There is a coziness about this kind of drawing-room concert; one sees the same faces - lovers of the quiet and classical style-and without being acquainted with the names, become familiar with the persons of a large portion of the audience ;-a nice bit of harmony, the dexterous handling of an instrument, or a cleverly-executed air, will elicit appreciating intelligence between habituee otherwise unknown to each other. The mere concert lounger does not appreciate these meetings, and the audience is generally made up of genuine lovers of music, who, being theoretically and practically acquainted with the science, are competent to exercise a discriminating judgment, and to enjoy the good things placed before them. A trio in B flat major, composed by Molique for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, and played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper and MM. Molique, and Rousselot, was heavy and prosy ; but the other instrumental pieces, and especially a quaint and curious production of Bach, thoroughly understood and cleverly played by Mr. Sloper, were well executed. Handel's 'Amor nel mno penar' was sung by Miss Dolby with perfectly good taste and touching simplicity. Mr. Whitworth contributed an air from Spohr's Crucifixion in his best manner, but sung another common-place affair very coarsely. The concert concluded with Beethoven's sonata in G minor (Op. 61), for pianoforte and violoncello ; the absurd custom however, of treating the last piece in the programme as intended to play out the audience, prevented this clever duet from being properly heard. (Atlas, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

CHAMBER CONCERTS. - On Tuesday last, Lindsay Sloper's third, M. Billet's second, and W. S. Bennett's first Chamber Concerts were to be held. We speak conjecturally, because we present only at the last. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

The Chamber Concerts have begun to move in this city. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who was associated with Mr. Benedict, has commenced, on last Tuesday, at the elegant Salle de danse of Mme. Soutten, 27 Queen-street. He is one of our most classified and finished pianists; he was assisted by Mr. Dando, the violinist, and Mr. Lucas, the violoncello performer, with Miss Dolby, and Mr. Benson, tenor singer. The whole performance was worthy of Mr. Sloper's reputation; his playing of Handel's Chaconne, in G major, was most effective, and received well and merited applause, as did the following pieces - his own composition: Serenade, Op. 12; Study, in F major (ms.); Study, in A minor (MS.); Tarantella, Op. 11. The Tarantella is a most difficult, and yet, at the same time, a most charming work, full of many beauties discernable to the pianist, fond of good music. Beethoven's sonata, in C major, Op. 102, for pianoforte and violoncello, though not a favorite of mine, was equally well played by both parties; so was, also, a sonata, in A minor, for pianoforte and violin, by Pinto, a young composer, who died when a youth ; his works are now beginning to be rescued from oblivion, they being found to possess extraordinary merit. Miss Dolby sang an effusion by a Miss Laura Barker, entitled Aenone, the words by Tennyson. As a composition, it is worthless; but while artists degrade themselves by accepting bribes, for introducing trash in the shape of amateur compositions, such exhibitions must and will take place. The Lady made some amends afterwards, by one or two Lieders of Mendelssohn's, with their original German words. The said singer, mind, has not an idea of the German language. One or two German artists, who were present, laughed immoderately, at her pronounciation of the language. What a pity it is that artists will not confine themselves to what they can do respectably, without making fools of themselves before the public. Not so Mr. Benson ; he is a most promising tenor, and can sing like an artist. Mozart's charming song, "Forget me not," received, at his hands, every justice, and was warmly received. In another song, entitled "Meeting and Parting," by an unknown composer, he displayed great excellence. The song is an elegant trifle worthy of any composer; I send you the words ; they may be acceptable to some of your readers: Whene'er she came, her sunny smile Was like the dawn of day, That tips with gold the early bloom Of hawthorn buds in May. Whene'er she spake, deep in my heart Thrilled heav'nly melody, As when the first sweet lay of spring Is heard from bush and tree. And when she wav'd her lilly hand, And breathed a soft farewell, The sound fell heavy on mine ear, Like joy's departing knell. (The message bird, Saturday, 1 March 1851)

Thursday, 6 March 1851 : Mr. Lucas's Second of the Series of Musical Evenings at His Residence, 54, Berners-Street.

MR. LUCAS respectfully announces the SECOND of the SERIES of MUSICAL EVENINGS will take place at his residence, 54, Berners-street, on THURSDAY next. Programme - Quartetts, Op. 13, Mendelssohn; No. 3, Mozart ; Op. 74, Beethoven; and Trio for violin, violoncello, and piano, Silas. Performers- Mr. Sainton and Mr. Blagrove, violins ; Mr. Hill, viola; Mr. Lucas, violoncello ; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, piano. Single and Family Tickets to be obtained only of Mr. Lucas, 54, Berners-street. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 4 March 1851)

Mr. Lucas had his his second musical evening on Thursday, at his residence, in Berners-street, assisted by MM. Sainton, Blagrove, Hill, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Silas's new trio was included in the scheme. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 8 March 1851)

Thursday, 27 March 1851 : Mr. Rousselot's Concert at Queen Anne-Street Rooms.

The Sacred Harmonic Society, Wednesday night, at Exeter Hall, performed Handel's "Samson," for the second time, conducted by Costa; with Misses Birch and Dolby, Messrs Lockey, Whitworth, and Phillips, principal vocalists. M. Rousselot, on Thursday, gave his last classical performance at the Queen Anne street Rooms, aided by Mdlle. Rummell, Messrs. L. Sloper, Sainton, Cooper, Hill, Goffrie, and Baumann. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 29 March 1851)

Wednesday, 9 April 1851 : Mr. Charles Muhlenfeldt's Second and Last Soirée of Classical and Modern Pianoforte Performances at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

MR. CHARLES MUHLENFELDT has the honour to announce that his Second and last SOIREE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCES will take place on WEDNESDAY, the 9th of April, at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street. Cavendish-square. Mr. Muhlenfeldt will be assisted by Herr Ernst. Messrs. Rousselot and Lindsay Sloper. Vocalists- The Misses Williams and Watson, and Herr Menzies. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Muhlenfeldt, 57, Gloucester-place, Portman-square. (Morning Post, Saturday, 5 April 1851)

MR. CH. MUHLENFELDT HAS the honour to announce that his SECOND AND LAST SOIREE OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCES will take place on WEDNESDAY, the 9th of April, at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, QUEEN ANN STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE. Mr. Muhlenfeldt will be assisted by Herr Ernst, Messrs. Rousselot and Lindsay Sloper. Vocalists, Misses Williams, Watson, and Herr Mengis. Tickets Half-a-guinea each. May be had at the principal Music Warehouses, and of Mr. Muhlenfeldt, 57, Gloucester Place, Portman Square. (The Musical world, Saturday, 5 April 1851)

MR. CHARLES MUHLENFELDT has the honour to announce that his Second and last SOIREE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCES will take place TO-MORROW, the 9th of April, at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street. Cavendish-square. Mr. Muhlenfeldt will be assisted by Herr Ernst. Messrs. Rousselot and Lindsay Sloper. Vocalists- The Misses Williams and Watson, and Herr Menzies. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Muhlenfeldt, 57, Gloucester-place, Portman-square. (The Times, Tuesday, 8 April 1851)

THIS EVENING MR. CHARLES MUHLENFELDT SOIREE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANOFORTE PERFORMANCES will take place, at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street. Cavendish-square. Instrumentalists: Herr Ernst. Messrs. Rousselot, Lindsay Sloper and Muhlenfeldt. Vocalists-Misses Williams, Watson, and Herr Menzies. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Muhlenfeldt, 57, Gloucester-place, Portman-square. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 9 April 1851)

Mr. Muhlenfeldt had his concert of classical and modern pianoforte music Wednesday, at the Queen Anne street Rooms, assisted by Ernst, Rousselot, Lindsay Sloper, Misses Williams, Watson, and Herr Mengis. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 12 April 1851)

Mr. Charles Mühlenfeldt's last Soirée was given in the New Beethoven Rooms, on Wednesday evening. Mr. Muhlenfeldt was assisted in the Instrumental part by Messrs. Ernst, Rousselot, and Lindsay Sloper. The Concert commenced with Mendelssohn's first Trio in D minor, which was performed with the utmost spirit and animation. Miss Williams sang Gluck's "Che Faro," in her happiest manner ; her full deep-toned voice also produced great effect in a ballad, called "My Childhood's happy hours," which was encored. Herr Mengis sang Mr. Salaman's elaborate canzonet, "I arise from dreams of thee," and Mr. Mühlenfeldt new song, "The Sea's serenade to the Moon," in a manner that called forth the warmest applause. Miss Watson (Mr. T. H. Tomlinson's pupil) made her second appearance in "Bid me discourse," and justified our previous remark, that she would make progress when she had overcome the nervousness natural to a debutante ; her exertions were rewarded by a unanimous encore. Mozart's Andante con variazione in G, was played with brilliant effect by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Muhlenfeldt ; and a grand Sonata of Beethoven's, for pianoforte and Violin, by Messrs. Muhlenfeldt and Ernst. The great German violinist was in one of his enthusiastic moods, and brought forth from his instrument sounds that were irresistible. He was ably seconded on the pianoforte by Mr. Muhlenfeldt. Beethoven's " Variations and Finale alia fuga," in E flat, well known to all musicians as the type of the fugued finale to the Eroica symphony, was played by Mr. Muhlenfeldt in a pointed and effective manner. He also introduced several studies by Mendelssohn, Muller, and Chopin's well known study on the black keys (in G flat). The Concert was brought to a conclusion by a Valse Brillante, of his own composition (for two performers on the pianoforte), which was played with graceful lightness and brilliancy by Messrs. Muhlenfeldt and Lindsay Sloper, and much applauded. (The Musical world, Saturday, 12 April 1851)

Monday, 14 April 1851 : Grand Concert at Sadler's Wells Theatre.

ROYAL SADLER'S WELLS THEATRE. GRAND CONCERT ON MONDAY, April 14, supported by the following eminent artists: MADLLE. LUGRI (from the Royal Italian Opera). MADLLE. RUMMELL (from the Ducal Theatre, Wiesbaden). MADLLE. MAGNER (from the Ducal Theatre, Mannheim). MISS POOLE, MISS LOWE, MISS MACNAMARA, MISS BLEADON, MISS HUDDART, MISS PURCELL, MISS EMMA COLLINS, MISS ROSINA COLLINS. Between the parts Miss FITZPATRICK, late of this Theatre, will recite "The Seven Ages of Women," MR. HENRY DRAYTON, MR. LEFFLER, MR. GEORGE ROBINSON, MR. BODDA, MR. ULBE. SOLO PERFORMERS: Violin: HERR ERNST, HERR MOLIQUE, ROSINA COLLINS. HERR GOFFRIE. Pianoforte MADAME GOFFRIE. LINDSAY, SLOPER. Ophecleide: M. PROSPERE. Conductors: MR. ALEXANDER LEE. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. HERR GOFFRIE. (Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 6 April 1851)

Monday, 5 May 1851 : Mr. Willy's Evening Concert at St. Martin's Hall.

MR. WILLY'S CONCERT, St. Martin's-hall, THIS EVENING, commencing at 8 o'clock. Vocal and solo performers - Mrs. Weiss, Miss Mira Griesbach, Mr. Frank Bodda, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Willy. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Tickets - reserved seats, 5s., or family tickets, to admit six, £1 4s.; centre seats, 3s.: back sects, 2s. - to be had of Mr. Willy, 22, Trigon-terrace, Kennington and the principal music shops. (The Times, Monday, 5 May 1851)

Mr. Willy, the clever violinist, gave a concert last Monday evening, at St. Martin's Hall. He played Spohr's dramatic concerto. No. 9. and Mendelssohn's only violin concerto. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss. Miss Mira Griesbach, and Mr. F. Bodda were the vocalists. Mr. Willy also led in Beethoven's quintet in C, assisted by Zerbini, Hill, Weslake, and Hausmann; and with Mr. Lindsay Sloper (piano) and Herr Hausmann (violoncello) executed Mendelssohn's trio in C minor. In this great amount of labour Mr. Willy's powers were severely taxed, but he acquitted himself admirably. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 10 May 1851)

Wednesday, 28 May 1851 : Drury-Lane Theatrical Fund's Thirty-Fourth Anniversary Festival at Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-Street.

DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND -The anniversary dinner will take place on the 28th, when we hope on that occasion to see the president, his Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge in the chair, and well supported. Royalty has ever patronised the Drury-lane Fund, as well as Covent-garden. The dinners of the latter have already been discontinued, and if, as it is said, this is to be the last of Drury-lane, we trust that the table will be surrounded by the supporters of the drama. The musical department will be conducted by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and most of our leading vocalists have proffered their assistance. (The Era, Sunday, 18 May 1851)

DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND. Patroness, Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. President, His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge. The Nobility and Gentry, Patrons of this Institution, are respectfully informed that the ANNIVERSARY FESTIVAL, in aid of its FUNDS, will take place at the FREEMASONS' HALL., on WEDNESDAY, the 28th instant. The Musical Arrangements, which will include some of the most eminent artists, will be conducted by Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, who has kindly volunteered his services on the occasion. WILLIAM BENNETT, Secretary. Fund Office, Theatre Royal, Drury-lane, May, 1851. (The Era, Sunday, 18 May 1851) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 25 May 1851; Morning Post, Monday, 26 May 1851; Morning Post, Wednesday, 28 May 1851.)

Theatrical Fund Festival.- From the exertions making Mr. Hardy and Mr. W. Bennett, master and secretary, and a host of active directors, forthcoming festival, which will take place at Freemasons' Hall on the 28th inst., promises not only entertainment once worthy the illustrious patronage already secured, but au extent in aid from foreign and domestic powers. Assurances of support have been forwarded from the Duke of Northumberland, the Duke of Rutland, the Marquis of Donegal, Lord Tenterden, Lord Guernsey. M.P., Lord Leigh, B. B. Cebbell, Esq., M.P., James Ewing, Esq., Captain Carlton, Esq., A. W. Robarts, Esq., A. Archedeckne, &c. The musical arrangements of the banquet will be under the superintendence Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and many the most eminent vocal and instrumental performers have volunteered their gratuitous services for the occasion. (Morning Advertiser, Monday, 19 May 1851)

DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND. The thirty-fourth anniversary of this society, founded by the late David Garrick, 1766, for the relief and support of indigent and decayed members of her Majesty's company of comedians (subscribers to the same), their widows and children, was held yesterday, at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P., in the chair. About 200 gentlemen sat down to the dinner, which included every delicacy of the season. The musical arrangements, which formed a very pleasing feature of the evening's proceedings, were conducted by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, assisted by Misses Dolby, Eliza Birch, Land, P. Horton, and Mrs. John Macfarren; Messrs. Donald W. King, Barnby, Genge, Machin, W. Coward, Binge, Shrubridge, Stretton, E. Land, S. Jones, Lawler, Beale, Borrani, Gerhard Taylor, and Signor Bottesini. On the removal of the cloth "Non Nobis Domine" was well executed by the vocalists, after which The Chairman proposed, in succession, the usual loyal toasts, each of which elicited the warmest marks of loyalty and affection to the Queen of these realms and the Royal family. On the health of the Duke of Cambridge being drunk, Miss Dolby charmed the company by her singing of " The Bonnets of Bonny Dundee;" and on an encore being called for in a most vociferous manner, she kindly sang " Off to the hills." The Chairman proposed the toast of the evening, " Prosperity to the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund;" and coupled with the toast he gave the name of " John Pritt Harley, Esq., the treasurer (great cheering). Mr. Harley rose to respond to the toast, and spoke in the following terms: - Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, this being the anniversary of the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund, I have again to solicit your indulgence for the few observations it becomes my duty to make in its behalf. Your courtesy has hitherto been pleased to tolerate me once a year in a serious part - for levity would ill become the character in which I now have the honour to appear before you; let me, therefore, seriously return you my heartfelt thanks for your past favours, and appeal to your sympathy for their continuance. This most excellent institution, founded by David Garrick, sets the seal of immortality upon his name, independent of those distinguished talents that were the wonder and delight of the age in which he lived, and which still continue to be the theme of an admiring posterity. Opulent, beyond the possibility of a reverse of fortune, that great master of the human passions devoted the influence of his high position, and most liberally the ample resources of his purse, to the endowment of this fund. He foresaw that his own brilliant career could fall to the lot of but very, very few, and, without being tutored in the school of adversity, he learned and practised its noblest lesson. This institution has relieved age of half its infirmities, and poverty of half its sorrows. It has taught the actor to provide for unforeseen reverses, it has sheltered his widow, reared and educated his children, and imparted a moral feeling to the stage, by drawing together its members in bonds of unity, by stimulating exertions, combining interests, cherishing the honest pride of independence, and opening the boundless sources of compassion and benevolence. A donation of 50l. has been transmitted by her Majesty. It has been so frequently my gratifying task to announce these gracious gifts, and to express how largely we are indebted to the Royal family of England for their munificent patronage, that I can only repeat the oft-told tale of dutiful respect and lasting gratitude - that the choicest blessings may attend our Queen in her domestic circle, and also in her exalted sphere as Sovereign of these realms; and that health and happiness may be the portion of her illustrious Consort and their Royal children, is the prayer of all whose honoured privilege it is to distribute and to receive her bounty. Since our last anniversary a visitation, which all hearts deplore, has deprived this institution of a truly Royal and liberal patron - the late Duke of Cambridge. Deeply as all lament the loss of a Prince endeared to them by his public and private virtues, my poorer brethren have especial cause to mourn, for to them he was not only an eloquent advocate, but a munificent benefactor. Grateful for the past, we are equally so for the present, which opens to us a prospect of continued success, under the auspices of the august personage who has been graciously pleased to signify his intention of taking this institution under his especial patronage. Permit me, sir, to express the obligations of my brethren and myself for your able presidency and eloquent appeal this day in our behalf. Long may your valued health enable you to preside at the festive board, where charity is the object and the end. Patrons of the drama, may your noble example stimulate kindred spirits, preserve to the stage its friends, reconcile to it its enemies, and be an earnest of a long career of prosperity and independence. In conclusion, Mr. Harley regretted that he was compelled to leave that meeting on professional business, and he left the hall amidst loud applause. We understood that the subscriptions amounted to between 400l. and 500l. We cannot forbear expressing our admiration of the manner in which a solo on the double bass was executed by Signor Bottesini, of two songs sung by Miss Eliza Birch, and of a medley which was most admirably and humorously given by the accomplished artiste Miss P. Horton. (The Standard, Thursday, 29 May 1851)

DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND FESTIVAL Yesterday evening the thirty-fourth anniversary dinner of the Drury-lane Theatrical Fund was given Freemasons's hall, Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., in the chair…The subsequent toasts were :-" The immortal memory of David Garrick, founder of the institution, The Vice-Presidents, the Sub-Committee of the Theatre Royal, Drury lane, Mr. Anderson, the lessee of the Theatre Royal, Drury-lane, and success to the British drama, &c. The musical arrangements were most excellent, being under the conduct of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, assisted by Misses Dolby, E. Birch, Land, P. Horton, and Mrs. John Macfarren, and Messrs. D. W. King, Barnby, Genge, Machin, W. Cowan, Binge, Shoubridge, Stretton, E. Land, S. Jones, Larden, Beale, and Gervais Taylor played some variations on the harp in a very skilful manner, and Sig. Bottisini was rapturously encored in his performance of airs from Sonnambula, in the contratemps. There were nearly two hundred persons present at the at the dinner, and we understand the amount of donations exceeded 400/. (Morning Advertiser, Thursday, 29 May 1851)

DRURY-LANE THEATRICAL FUND.-The 34th anniversary of this Society, founded by the late David Garrick, 1766, for the relief and support of indigent and decayed members of Her Majesty's company of comedians (subscribers to the same), their widows and children, was held on Thursday, at the Freemasons' Tavern, Great Queen-street, Benjamin Bond Cabbell, Esq., M.P., in the chair. About 200 gentlemen sat down to the dinner, which included every delicacy of the season. The musical arrangements, which formed a very pleasing feature of the evening's proceedings, were conducted by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, assisted by a number of eminent performers. After the usual loyal toasts, the chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "Prosperity to the Drury-Lane Theatrical Fund;" and coupled with the toast he gave the name of "John Pitt Harley, Esq., the treasurer." (Great cheering.) Mr. Harley, in responding, paid a high tribute to the benevolence of Garrick, and expatiated, with much feeling and eloquence, on the benefits which the institution had been enabled to confer on the members of his profession, expressing also their deep gratitude to the Queen, who had transmitted a donation of 50l., as well as to the Royal Family generally, who had always extended to them their munificent patronage. After a feeling allusion to the loss they had sustained by the death of the Duke of Cambridge, Mr. Harley concluded amidst loud applause, and shortly afterwards left the hall, being called elsewhere by professional business. We understand that the subscriptions amounted to between 400l. and 500l. (John Bull, Saturday, 31 May 1851) (Also: John Bull, Saturday, 31 May 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 31 May 1851; John Bull, Monday, 2 June 1851.)

Drury Lane Theatrical Fund Dinner- This Anniversary Festival took place on Wednesday, in the Freemason's-hall, and was celebrated by a very large assembly of theatrical amateurs and artists. The toasts, besides the ordinary loyal sentiments, comprised the Chairman, Mr. Harley; the immortal memory of Garrick; the Vice Presidents; the Sub-committee of Drury Lane; Mr. Anderson; the Stewards, and the Ladies. The collection after dinner was very considerable, and Mr. Harley's speech on the objects and prospects of the institution, gave an excellent report of the prosperity of the fund. The musical arrangements under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, were highly effective. The chief features in the performance were Miss Dolby's Scotch Ballads, her style of singing, which is too well known to need a comment; Mr. John Macfarren's Carnaval de Venise on the pianoforte, was brilliantly executed; and Signer Bottessini's miraculous fantasia on the doublebass; besides these, there were songs and glees, by Misses E. Birch, Land and P. Horton; Messrs. King, Bromley, Genge, Machin, Cowell, Binge, Shoubridge, Stretton, Land, Lawler, Beale, Borrani and Jones; and a harp solo by Mr. G. Taylor. Mr. B. B. Cabbell, was in the chair. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 June 1851)

Tuesday, 10 June 1851 : The Musical Union's Concert at Willis's Rooms, King-Street, St. James's.

CONCERTS. The novelty of the fifth meeting of the Musical Union which took place on Tuesday afternoon, at Willis' Rooms, as usual, was the debut of M. Seligmann, the violoncellist, "a Frenchman, by birth," says Mr. Ella's record, " and pupil of the famous Norblin." He played in Mendelssohn's quartet in E flat, Beethoven's trio in D, op. 70, and Mozart's quintet in G minor. His worth as an executant of this species of music was therefore amply tested. His tone is rather thin and reedy, but his performances denoted facility, accuracy and experience. In a solo in the "Ave Maria" of Schubert he was heard under more conspicuous circumstances. He did not fail to disclose in this considerable taste and feeling, though the meagreness of tone to which we have alluded was quite as apparent as in the other cases. M. Seligmann is beyond question, a clever artist, although his pretensions are not such as to create any sensation. Beethoven trio, as a whole, was finely interpreted ; but it could not be otherwise when the artists were of such good quality. When we mention the names of Ernst and Hallé the result speaks for itself.- Yesterday. Coulon gave her annual concert at the Hanover Rooms. This young lady enjoys fame as a pianist, and not undeservedly. The examples of ability which she gave upon this occasion were such as to justify the applause she received. We heard her in Mendelssohn's trio in C minor, in which she exhibited a clear and elastic touch, a style under-figured by affectation, and a more than average command of the instrument. Her other performances consisted Thalberg's "Moise" fantasia, and a duet with M. Jacques Hallé upon two pianofortes. There were several attractive vocalisms, executed by the Misses Birch, Miss Messent, Mdlle. Graumann, Signor Marchesi, and others of like calibre. Frederick Chatterton and M. Sainton each played a solo on their respective instruments - namely, the harp and violin; and M. Rousselot was also a coadjutor, his services being confined to Mendelssohn's trio. The rooms were tolerably well attended.- We were glad to observe that the concert last night in the same locality, for the benefit of the Society of Female Musicians, was countenanced by a large audience. The usual amount of assistance was afforded by the profession, and the pieces contributed by Miss Birch, Herr Formes, Herr Pischek, Herr Reichardt, Miss Dolby, Madame Parish Alvars, and others, made up an excellent and varied entertainment, under the conduct of Mr. Sterndale Bennett and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. It may serve a [?]ful and praiseworthy purpose, to quote the words of committee, which intimate that the society has been "formed for the purpose of affording, by means of contribution members, as well as honorary subscribers, such occasional or annual relief as shall be found compatible with the means in its power to those female musicians, being members, whom misfortune or ill-health may have reduced to a state of indigence. That excellent institution, the Royal Society of Musicians, makes provision for the widows of its members, but how many females are there in the profession, who from various causes, having been unable to lay by a competency in the early part of their career, are, in consequence of unforeseen and adverse circumstances, doomed to pass their declining years destitute of the comforts and even the necessaries of life. For the relief of such especially the present society has been instituted ; and the kind assistance is entreated of all who are desirous of co-operating to alleviate the sorrows and relieve the necessities of those who have passed, or who are now passing, the prime of their days in contributing to the gratification of others." (The Standard, Thursday, 12 June 1851)

Wednesday, 11 June 1851 : Maddle Coulon's Annual Morning Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MDLLE. COULON has the honour to announce that her ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on MONDAY, June 3, to commence at two o'clock precisely, on which occasion she will be assisted by the following celebrated artistes: - Vocalists- Mesdames Birch, Nau. E. Birch, Graumann : Messrs. Stigelli. de Besnier, Burdini, and Marchesi. Instrumental Performers -Pianoforte, Mdlle. Coulon ; Harp, Mr. Frederick Chatterton: Violin. M. Sainton; Flute. M. Briccialdi ; Violoncello, M. Rousselot : Clarinet. Mr. Lazarus : Horn, Mr. Jarrett : Oboe. M. Barret ; Bassoon, M. Baumann. Conductors-Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper. Stalls and Tickets may be had at all the principal Music Warehouses; and of Mdlle. Coulon, 48, Great Marlborough-street. (Morning Post, Thursday, 23 May 1850) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 27 May 1850; Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 1 June 1850.)

MADEMOISELLE COULON'S ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT was given at the Hanover Rooms on Monday. In the programme, among a good deal that was common-place - the necessary sacrificial offerings at the shrine of public taste - there were morceaux which testified largely to the musical feeling and judgment of the young pianiste. Foremost of these was Beethoven's grand quintet in E flat, for piano, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn, played by Mdlle. Coulon and the Messrs. Barret, Lazarus, Baumann, and Jarret. This was an admirable performance, and was received with considerable applause, Mademoiselle Coulon coming in for her full share of the compliment. The beneficiaire did not stint her labors in the evening's entertainment. In addition to her share in Beethoven's quintet, she played Thalberg's Sonnambula fantasia ; a "Sicilienne," by Rivana ; and, with Benedict, Osborne's duet on themes from the Huguenots. Mademoiselle Coulon was extremely happy in her various efforts. Beethoven was not too classical nor too profound ; neither was Thalberg too brilliant or too exacting. Rauna was not too simple ; neither was Osborne too elegant or too fanciful. In all styles she succeeded, and was overwhelmed with plaudits as hearty as they were well merited. Mons. Sainton played a fantasia on the Violin with his usual masterly skill and perfect execution. Signor Briccialdi played a solo on the flute, M. Rousselot ditto, on the violoncello, and Mr. Frederick Chatterton ditto on the harp. The singing was various and good, and apportioned to the Misses Birch, Mdlle. Graumann, Mdlle. Nau, M. De Besnier, Signor Burdini, and Herr Stigelli. Messrs. Benedict, Jules de Glimes, and Lindsay Sloper were the conductors. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 June 1850)

MADLLE. COULON has the honour to announce that her ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on WEDNESDAY, June 11, when she will be assisted by the following celebrated artistes :- Vocalists: Mesdames Birch, E. Birch, Messent, Graumann, Messieurs Herberte, Lefort, Marchesi. and Sa. Tamburini. Instrumentalists- Messieurs J. Herz, Frelon, Frederick Chatterton, Sainton, and Rousselot. Conductors- Messieurs Biletta, Frelon. and Lindsay Sloper.- Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea ; Single Tickets, 7s.; may be had at all the principal music warehouses, and of Madlle, Coulon, 48, Great Marlborough-street. (Morning Post, Thursday, 5 June 1851) (Also: Morning Post, Tuesday, 10 June 1851; Morning Post, Tuesday, 10 June 1851.)

MDLLE. COULON has the honour to announce that her ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS, on WEDNESDAY, June 11, when she will be assisted by the following celebrated artistes:- Vocalists-Mesdames Birch, E. Birch, Messent, Graumann; Messrs. Herberte, Lefort, Marchesi, and Sa. Tamburini. Instrumentalists-Messrs. J. Herz, Frelon, Frederick Chatterton, Sainton, and Rousselot. Conductors, Messrs. Biletta, Frelon, and Lindsay Sloper. - Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea; Single Tickets, 7s.; may be had at all the principal Music-warehouses, and of Mdlle. Coulon, 48, Great Marlborough-street. (John Bull, Saturday, 7 June 1851) (Also: John Bull, Saturday, 7 June 1851.)

MADLLE. COULON has the honour to announce that her ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, THIS DAY.- Vocalists: Mesdames Birch, E. Birch, Messent, Graumann, Messieurs Herberte, Lefort, Marchesi. and Sa. Tamburini. Instrumentalists- Messieurs J. Herz, Frelon, Frederick Chatterton, Sainton, and Rousselot. Conductors- Messieurs Biletta, Frelon. and Lindsay Sloper.- Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea ; Single Tickets, 7s.; may be had at all the principal music warehouses, and of Madlle, Coulon, 48, Great Marlborough-street. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 11 June 1851)

Madame Coulon…clever pianist, had her annual morning concert on Wednesday …er Rooms. with the co-operation of M. Jaques Herr (piano), Mr. F. Chatterton (harp), M. Sainton (violin), and M. [?] (violoncello); with Messrs. L. Sloper, Biletta, and as conductors, and Misses Birch. E. Birch. Messent. Mdlle Graumann, Mr. Herbert, M. Jules Lefort. Signori Marchesi and S. Tamburini, vocalists. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 14 June 1851)

Wednesday, 11 June 1851 : The Royal Society of Female Musicians's Grand Concert of Vocal and Instrumental Music at Hanover-Square Rooms.

THE ROYAL SOCIETY OF FEMALE MUSICIANS. ESTABLISHED 1839, for the Relief of its Distressed Members. Patroness-Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, JUNE 11th, 1851, at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, will be performed, for the benefit of this institution, A GRAND CONCERT OF VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC. Leader- Mr. H. G. Blagrove. Conductors- Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. An Honorary Subscriber of One Guinea annually, or Ten Guineas at One Payment (which shall be considered a Life Subscription), will be entitled to Two Tickets of admission, or one for a reserved seat, to every Benefit Concert given by the Society. Donations and Subscriptions will be thankfully received, and Tickets delivered, by the Secretary, Mr. J. W. Holland, 13, Macclesfield Street, Soho; and at all the principal Musicsellers'. (The Musical world, Saturday, 10 May 1851)

THE ROYAL SOCIETY of FEMALE MUSICIANS- (Established 1839, for the Relief of its Distressed Members). -Patroness, Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. On WEDNESDAY evening, June 11, 1851, at the Hanover Square Rooms, will be performed, for the benefit of this Institution, a GRAND CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Vocal Performers : Miss Birch, Miss M. Williams. Miss Kearns, Mrs. Noble, Miss Pyne, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madlle. Bertha Johannsen, and Madlle. Anna Zerr ; Mr. Manvers, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Augustus Braham, Herr Formes. Herr Reichart, and Herr Pischek. In the course of the Concert will be performed: Fantasia, Harp, by Mad. Parish Alvars; a grand Piano-forte piece, by M. Paver, and a Solo on the Contra-basso, by Signor Bottesini. Leader. Mr. H. Blagrove: Conductor of the First Part, Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett ; Conductor of the Second Part. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - For further particulars, see the Programmes. The Concert will commence at 8 precisely - Tickets. Half-a-Guinea each ; Reserved Seats, One Guinea each. J. W. HOLLAND, Sec. (Morning Post, Saturday, 7 June 1851)

THE ROYAL SOCIETY of FEMALE MUSICIANS- (Established 1839, for the Relief of its Distressed Members). -Patroness, Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN. THIS EVENING, June 11, 1851, at the Hanover Square Rooms, will be performed, for the benefit of this Institution, a GRAND CONCERT of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Vocal Performers : Miss Birch, Miss M. Williams. Miss Kearns, Mrs. Noble, Miss Pyne, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madlle. Bertha Johannsen, and Madlle. Anna Zerr ; Mr. Manvers, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Augustus Braham, Herr Formes. Herr Reichart, and Herr Pischek. In the course of the Concert will be performed: Fantasia, Harp, by Mad. Parish Alvars; a grand Piano-forte piece, by M. Paver, and a Solo on the Contra-basso, by Signor Bottesini. Leader. Mr. H. Blagrove: Conductor of the First Part, Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett ; Conductor of the Second Part. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - For further particulars, see the Programmes. The Concert will commence at 8 precisely - Tickets. Half-a-Guinea each ; Reserved Seats, One Guinea each. J. W. HOLLAND, Sec. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 11 June 1851)

Tuesday, 17 June 1851 : Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Annual Grand Morning Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MISS DOLBY and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on TUESDAY. June 17. to commence at 2 o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Madlle. Graumann, Signor Stigelli, Herr J Reichard, and M. Stockhausen. Herr Ernst, and Signor Bottesini. The orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr. Willy; conductors: Mr. C. Lucas and Herr Schimon. Tickets, 7s., to be had at the principal Music Warehouses; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. Stalls, half a guinea each, to be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street ; of Miss Dolby ; and of Mr. L. Sloper. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 7 June 1851) (Also: Morning Post, Tuesday, 10 June 1851; Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 10 June 1851; Morning Post, Tuesday, 10 June 1851.)

MISS DOLBY AND MR. LINDSAY SLOPER BEG to announce that their Annual Grand Morning Concert will take place at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, on TUESDAY, JUNE the 17th, to commence at two o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Mdlle. Graumann, Signor Stigelli, Herr Reichart, and M. Stockhausen, Herr Ernst, and Signor Bottesini. The orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr. Willy. Conductors, Mr. C. Lucas and Herr Schimon. Tickets Seven Shillings, to be had at the principal Music Warehouse, of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde Street, Manchester Square, and of Mr. L. Sloper, 7, Southwick Place, Hyde Park. Stalls, half a guinea each to be had only of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent Street, of Miss Dolby, and of Mr. L. Sloper. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 June 1851) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 7 June 1851; The Musical world, Saturday, 14 June 1851; Atlas, Saturday, 14 June 1851.)

MISS DOLBY and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on TUESDAY, June 17, to commence at 2 o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Madlle. Graumann, Signor Stigelli, Herr J Reichard, and M. Stockhausen. Herr Ernst, and Signor Bottesini. The orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr. Willy; conductors: Mr. C. Lucas and Herr Schimon. Tickets, 7s., to be had at the principal Music Warehouses; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. Stalls, half a guinea each, to be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street ; of Miss Dolby ; and of Mr. L. Sloper. (Morning Post, Thursday, 12 June 1851) (Also: Morning Post, Thursday, 12 June 1851; Examiner, Saturday, 14 June 1851; Examiner, Saturday, 14 June 1851; The Athenaeum, Saturday, 14 June 1851.)

MISS DOLBY and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS, on TUESDAY. June 17, to commence at Two o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Mdlle. Graumann, Signor Stigelli, Herr Reichart, Herr Stockhausen, Herr Ernst, and Signor Bottesini. The Orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr. Willy; Conductors, Mr. C. Lucas and Herr Schimon. - Tickets, 7s. each, to be had at all the principal Music-warehouses; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square; and of Mr. L. Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde Park. Stalls, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had only of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street; of Miss Dolby; and of Mr. L. Sloper. (The Times, Friday, 13 June 1851) (Also: John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851; John Bull, Saturday, 14 June 1851.)

On Tuesday, Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper will have morning concert; (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 14 June 1851)

MISS DOLBY and Mr LINDSAY SLOPER A beg to announce that their Annual Grand Morning Concert will take place at the HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS, on TUESDAY, June 17th to commence at two o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Mdlle Graumann, Sig. Stigelli, Herr Reichart, and Mon Stockhausen ; Herr Ernst, and Sig. Bottesini. The Orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr Willy; Conductors, Mr C. Lucas, and Herr Schimon. Tickets, 7s. each, to be had at all the principal Music Warehouses; of Miss Dolby, 2 Hinde street, Manchester square; and of Mr L. Sloper, 7, Southwick place, Hyde park - Stalls. Half-a-guinea each, to be had only of Messrs Cramer and Co. 201 Regent street; of Miss Dolby; and of Mr L. Sloper. (Examiner, Saturday, 14 June 1851)

MISS DOLBY and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, THIS DAY, June 17, to commence at 2 o'clock. They will be assisted by Miss Birch, Miss E. Birch, Madlle. Graumann, Signor Stigelli, Herr J. Reichard, and M. Stockhausen. Herr Ernst, and Signor Bottesini. The orchestra will be complete. Leader, Mr. Willy; conductors: Mr. C. Lucas and Herr Schimon. Tickets, 7s., to be had at the principal Music Warehouses; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. Stalls, half a guinea each, to be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street ; of Miss Dolby ; and of Mr. L. Sloper. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 17 June 1851) (Also: Morning Post, Tuesday, 17 June 1851.)

HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS. Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave their annual concert at the above rooms on Tuesday morning. The merits of these distinguished artists are too widely known to stand in need of our advocacy. Miss Dolby has for some years past, been universally acknowledged as one of the best singers our country has produced ; and the fame of Mr. Sloper, as a pianist, though of more recent date, rests upon an equally firm and enduring basis. A choice programme, including many of the executive celebrities of the season, was provided for the occasion, and the concert gave general satisfaction. The rooms were crowded. (Morning Post, Thursday, 19 June 1851)

MISS DOLBY AND MR. LINDSAY SLOPER's GRAND ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT. - Miss Dolby has long been acknowledged one of the most accomplished singers of the day; and at the concert of Tuesday, at the Hanover-square Rooms, supported her high reputation. The recitative and aria ("Romeo e Giulietta"), and "The Minstrel's Curse," were each perfect in their way. Ernst, Bottesini, and Lindsay Sloper, were great as usual. The room was densely crowded. Mr. Wilby led, and Mr. Lucas conducted. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 21 June 1851)

The Concert of Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper was this year, as usual, of the most sterling. musical excellence. Miss Dolby is this year singing her very best. Mr. Sloper chose for his great solo the loveliest of Pianoforte Concertos - such, assuredly, Beethoven's in G major may be styled. This he played very well. The cadenzas were of his own composition: not only at once sound and felicitous, but mercifully modest, for days like these when the Cadencer is too apt never to come to an end of his impromptu fait a loisir. The vocal music at this Concert was well varied; including a pretty Quartetto di camera, by a clever pianist, M. Schimon, - whom we have not had till now occasion to mention with the praise which he merits. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 21 June 1851)

Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert.-The annual grand morning concert of the above popular artists came off on Friday, at the Hanover-square Rooms, and attracted a crowded and fashionable audience. The selection was of the best kind, comprising among others the overtures to Faust, Anacreon, and Prometheus ; songs of Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Rossini, with a few, and but a few, vocal popularities interspersed, and Beethoven's concerto (No. 4) in G major, for the pianoforte. The band, which was carefully chosen, under the conductorship of Mr. Lucas, and the leadership of Mr. Willy, played the three overtures admirably. With such a thoroughly efficient force, and with Mr. Lindsay Sloper at the piano, nothing less than a perfect performance could be anticipated for Beethoven's Concerto. And such was the case. Mr. Sloper was in first-rate play, and brought all his talents and energies to illustrate in the most faithful and happiest manner the noble inspiration of the master. Not only in classical feeling for his author, and that depth of expression which the music of Beethoven, more, perhaps, than of any other composer, necessitates, but in brilliancy of execution, perfect finish, and largeness of style, did Mr. Lindsay Sloper exhibit his capabilities as a pianist of the best school. He was warmly applauded in each movement. Mr. Lindsay Sloper also played a Lied ohne worte, from book 7, and a study in F minor, by Mendelssohn, the first of which was an excellent specimen of graceful and expressive playing, and the last of mastery and power over the finger-board. Miss Dolby's share of the programme included the recitative and aria, "Eccomi sola," from Guglielmi's Romeo e Guilietta ; with Miss Eliza Birch, the popular duet from Semiramide, "Serbami ognor;'' the contralto part in a quartet of Schimon, with Miss E. Birch, Herr Reichart and Herr Stockhausen ; a song by Esser, called "The Minstrel's Curse ; with Mdlle. Graumann, Mendelssohn's duet, "Herbstlied ;" and George Lindley's ballad, "Ida." Miss Dolby sang throughout most charmingly, and was recalled several times. In Esser's song, and Linley's ballad, she produced a marked sensation by that perfect simplicity and grace which have been so long acknowledged as characteristics of her style. Ernst played his "Rondo Papageno," as usual, with immense success, and was received at the end with volleys of applause. Another feature of the entertainment was a concertino on the contra-basso, played with marvellous power and skill, by Bottesini, who has become one of the greatest lions of the day, and whose performances invariably excite the utmost astonishment and delight. Among the other vocalists, we must single out for especial notice Herr Reichart and Herr Stigelli, both of whom sang in a most agreeable and pleasing manner. Mdlle. Graumann was also heard to advantage. The concert afforded the most evident gratification. Madlle. Coulon's Concert.- Madlle. Coulon, one of our youngest and most promising pianistes, gave her annual morning concert at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square, on Wednesday, the 11th instant, to a crowded and fashionable audience. The programme was of a moderate length, but the selection, both instrumental and vocal, was irreproachable. The fair beneficiaire performed with great taste and remarkable facility, and displayed in the difficult passages more power than we should have imagined her to possess, judging from the graceful tone of her mind and feelings. In the " Moise' fantasia of Thalberg, Mdlle. Coulon delighted her audience although the piece does not contain beauties of the classical school in which we should have been glad to hear Mdlle. Coulon. The duet by J. Herz, in which the composer assisted Mdlle. Coulon, also went off with considerable éclat. The vocal portion of the concert was confined to the Misses Birch, Miss Messent, and Mdlle. Graumann; Signori S. Tamburini and Marchesi and Mr. Herberte, all of whom acquitted them selves in a creditable manner. We must not omit to mention that Mdlle. Coulon, with Messrs. Rousselot and Sainton, performed Mendelssohn's magnificent trio in C minor, which alone was worth going to the rooms to hear. M. Sainton also performed a violin solo admirably, as did Mr. F. Chatterton (one of our first harpists), and a M. Frelon performed upon a new instrument called "l'Orgue a Percussion," which was well received, and appeared to excite some curiosity among the audience. H. L. Concert for the Society or Female Musicians.-This concert was as good as those of preceding years, and we trust will prove as remunerative. The room was crowded to excess. A first-rate band had volunteered its services, and many of the most distinguished professors now in London came forward to aid the directors in forwarding their benevolent design. The evening's amusement commenced with Cherubini's overture to Les Deux Journees," which was closely followed by Mr. Augustus Braham's Handelian song, in which he displayed a considerable portion of his father's singular ability in pronunciation and emphasis of the words. Herr Formes was unanimously encored in "Largo al factotum," which he sang splendidly, and Mademoiselle Johanssen, a Danish lady, received great applause in a cavatina from Ernani. This lady has great flexibility of voice, and created a very favourable impression, particularly in some of Jenny Lind's Swedish melodies. Madame Anna Zerr sang an aria from the Zauberflote, in which she reached F in alt with apparent ease, much to the astonishment of her auditors. We are clearly of opinion that this lady's singing upon the stage would create much sensation, her style being dramatic and well calculated for effect in that arena. Miss Birch sang as well as ever, and Mr. Williams's clarionet accompaniment deserves great praise. The Misses Pyne also received much applause, and Miss Dolby exhibited her fine voice and admirable method in a classical cantata by Miss Laura Barker, called "Œnone," which we think is decidedly clever. Herrs Pischek and Reichart both sang with great effect. We should like to see Herr Pischek's name more often in the concert programmes of the season. The other vocalists were Mrs. Noble, Miss Kearns, and Miss M. Williams; Mr. Williams, and Mr. Lawler. The instrumentalists were Madame Parish Alvars, who displayed much execution on the harp. Signor Bottesini, whose wonderful performance on the contra basso created quite a furore, as it invariably does, and who was instantly and vociferously encored, and Herr Pauer, a young pianist of great promise, who performed Weber's "Concert Stuck," in which be evinced much taste, and was ably backed up by the band. The concert was too long, but appeared to give perfect satisfaction to the audience, as indeed could alone be the result of such a combination of first-rate talent and excellent management. (The Musical world, Saturday, 21 June 1851)

Wednesday, 18 June 1851 : Mr. Benson's Evening Concert at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, 27, QUEEN-ANNE STREET, CAVENDISH SQ. MR. BENSON BEGS to announce to his Pupils and Friends, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on WEDNESDAY, June 18th, 1851. Vocalists:- Miss Birch. Miss Phillips, and Miss Dolby; Mr. Demon, Signor Marchesi, and Mr. R.H. Phillips. Instrumentalists:- Pianoforte, Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett; Violin, Mr. Willy; Violoncello, Mr. Lucas; Flute, Mr Richardson; Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. To commence at eight o'clock. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each. To be had at all the principal Music Sellers, and of Mr. Benson, 11, Bloomfield Terrace, Pimlico. (The Musical world, Saturday, 14 June 1851)

MR. BENSON'S CONCERT will take place THIS EVENING, 18th of June, 1851, at the New Beethoven Rooms 27, Queen Anne-street. Cavendish-square. Vocalists- Miss Birch. Miss Phillips, and Miss Dolby; Mr. Benson. Signor Marchesi, and Mr. H. Phillips. Instrumentalists - Pianoforte, Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett ; violin, Mr. Willy; violoncello, Mr. Lucas; flute, Mr. Richardson ; conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. To commence at eight o'clock. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each ; to be had at all the principal musicsellers, and of Mr. Benson, 11, Bloomfield -terrace, Pimlico. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 18 June 1851)

Mr. Benson's Concert. A very delightful concert was given by this accomplished vocalist at the Beethoven rooms on Wednesday night, and it was attended by a numerous and fashionable auditory. The principal vocalists, besides Mr. Benson himself, were Miss Dolby, Miss Birch, and Signor Marchesi; the instrumentalists: -Sterndale Bennett, Willy, M. Lucas, Richardson, and Lindsay Sloper. The [?] was marked by judgment and good taste, and the applause of audience proved that good music needs only to be well played to become popular. Beethoven trio in flat, for pianoforte, violin and was performed in a masterly style by Willy, Lucas, and Lindsay Sloper; the dreamy character the slow movement especially being given with exquisite poetic feeling. Mendelssohn's duet in flat, another feature of the concert, was brilliantly executed by Lucas and Sterndale Bennett. Mr. Benson sang Attwood's Soldier's Dream," and a sweetly expressive melody, "Meeting and Parting," with all the grace and refinement which does eminently characterize his style; and in which respect stands at the head our English tenors. The variety of expression demanded by the fine song was supplied with natural ease, power, and purity of style, that elicited the warmest and most genuine applause. In the concerted pieces "Lovely Maiden" from Spohr's Azor and Zemira (sung with Miss Birch); Cimarosa's deice Istante" (with Miss Dolby and Miss Phillips) and Balfe's "Sailor's sighs" (with Miss Dolby) Mr. Benson was also heard to advantage ; there being nothing left be desired in the performance of those admirable compositions. Two of Mendelssohn's quartett were also finely rendered; Webbe's old English glee When winds breathe soft," and the madrigal Come let us in," were agreeable features of the programme: Miss Birch gave Mozart's "Non mi dir;" Miss Dolby Guglielmi's "Gran Dio ;" and Richardson one of those brilliant solos flute which no other artiste but himself could perform. Altogether the concert was one of interest and attraction, and afforded the utmost gratification the audience. (Bell's New Weekly Messenger, Sunday, 22 June 1851)

Mr. Benson.-The evening concert of this clever vocalist took place at the Beethoven Rooms, on June 18th. A highly attractive programme was provided. Two of our most distinguished pianists, viz :-Sterndale Bennett and Lindsay Sloper, assisting in conjunction with Mr. Willy, violin; Mr. Lucas, violoncello ; and Mr. Richardson, flute. Mr. Benson's singing was characterised by all the sweetness of tone that we have frequently remarked as being the attributes of his vocalization ; and he met on this occasion with the full approbation of the audience, who testified their pleasure by the frequency and liberality of their applause. It is needless to remark now on the beauty of Sterndale Bennett's playing, and the neatness of Lindsay Sloper's execution. Suffice it, they played with their accustomed excellence, and received with their coadjutors, Mr. Willy and M. Rousselot, the frequent commendation of the [?] company which was as elegant and numerous as could be [?]. (The Musical world, Saturday, 28 June 1851)

Friday, 18 July 1851 : The Great Exhibition's The Great Exhibition. the Sixty-Eighth Day at Foreign Nave, Great Exhibition.

THE GREAT EXHIBITION. THE SIXTY-EIGHTH DAY. Her Majesty and Prince Albert, accompanied by her Royal Highness the Princess Alice, and attended by the Hon. Amelia Murray, Lord Charles Fitzroy, and Lieut.-Colonel Francis Hugh Seymour, again visited the Exhibition yesterday. The Royal party examined, among other objects of interest, the beautiful grand piano of Erard's, in the Foreign nave, and those of Collard and Broadwood in the British nave. Upon that of the last named firm a very pleasing selection from "Chopin" was performed by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The various improvements in the instrument were pointed out to her Majesty, and more especially the transverse suspension bar, recently adopted by Messrs. Broadwood. Passing westward, the Royal party ascended to the central south gallery, minutely examined the articles of electro-plate exhibited by Messrs. Elkington, and then proceeded to the west-end to Mr. Willis's great organ, where Mr. J. T. Cooper, organist of St. Paul's, Islington, performed a part of the overture to La Gazza Ladra, and " Schlaf ! Schlaf! mein Kinderlein," a composition of his Royal Highness Prince Albert. After these, were performed an air from "Il Barbiere," and, by command of her Majesty, the march in Mozart's Die Zauberflote. A lunar globe, exhibited by Miss Charlotte Headhouse, of Newark-on-Trent, next received her Majesty's attention. It is a very correct representation of the general surface of our satellite, and the relative position of its mountains and valleys is shown in relief. The more reflective localities are shown in dull gold bronze, displaying a number of bright rays which appear to diverge from a common centre and to spread over a large section of the southern regions of the lunar hemisphere. Hundreds of cup-shaped valleys, extensive plains, lofty chains of mountains, and extinct craters are all carefully shown, and the work reflects much credit upon the ingenious author who has devoted several years to its completion. Her Majesty evinced considerable interest in the explanations afforded her by the exhibitor. The Royal party then passed down the north central gallery, occupied by philosophical and musical instruments, and in the department of glass inspected the beautiful collection of imitation, antique, and carved glass, exhibited by Mr. Naylor, of Princess-street, Cavendish-square. A claret jug and glass, designed for the Prince of Wales, attracted considerable attention, and were warmly approved of by her Majesty. In the centre is a figure of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, leaning against a rock, representing the firm foundation of England. In his left hand he holds the British flag, in his right a full-blown rose, emblematical of the prosperity of England. A full-blown oak tree represents the strength and stability of the British constitution - the ivy clinging to it the attachment of the people towards it. The rays shining upon the figure, and the hand dropping a wreath of laurel from above, are intended as emblematic of the eye of Providence watching over the Prince, and the hand of Providence crowning him with prosperity and honour. The Prince of Wales's feathers, bunches of grapes, the rose, shamrock, and thistle, a dove with olive branches, wreaths of oak, and a tastefully-arranged bunch of "forget me not," beautifully engraved, fill up the other portions of the jug. A very chaste and exquisitely ornamented liqueur bottle and glass, and a beautiful water jug, with a pair of goblets, were likewise much admired; as were also a splendid flower glass, in the stem of which the three colours of the British flag are tastefully arranged in spiral threads - and a claret jug and glass, richly cut and ornamented in gold of a pure Venetian style. The whole of the choice collection of Mr. Naylor deserves and received great praise, both on account of the beauty of the designs and the excellence of the workmanship. On descending the staircase, and again entering the nave, the attention of the Royal visitors was attracted by a handsome piece of crimson and gold furniture, which has recently been added by Mr. Keith to his silk trophy. The design - and colour of this piece are extremely good, and give an additional attraction to the trophy. Her Majesty also inspected a very beautiful coloured drawing of the interior of the building, just completed by Messrs. Absalon and Telbin. The view shows the whole of the western half, and is taken from a point on the east side of the transept. Both her Majesty and Prince Albert spoke of it in terms of the highest praise. Of all the drawings which have yet been made, showing the interior of the Exhibition, it is undoubtedly the most accurate. The proportions of the building and of the various objects are well maintained, the grouping of the figures is exceedingly artistic, and the colouring-particularly the pleasing atmospheric tint of the roof is excellently preserved. Previously to her Majesty leaving the building, a large number of persons had entered - it being pretty generally understood that this would be the last visit which she would make before the return of the Court from Osborne. A passage was formed through the ranks of the visitors, and the Royal party left, amid loud cheers, by the usual gate at the back of the Dutch department. The receipts yesterday exceeded, by nearly £600, those of any previous day, being not less than £3,780 4s. 6d.; of this amount £17 17s. was received from the sale of season tickets, the remainder being half-crown admissions. The number of visitors wits 35,338. Several exceedingly valuable and interesting additions have within the last few days been made to the French collection, among which may be mentioned four very large pieces of silvered plate glass, and two window glasses, from the national manufactory of St. Gobain. We may also name a valuable collection of jewellery by M. Fromont Meurice, a diamond bracelet by M. Ratte, some carriages of Moussard's, and a collection of Lefaucheux' patent fire-arms, a description of which we shall take an early opportunity of giving. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 19 July 1851)

Thursday, 13 November 1851 : Grand Polish and Hungarian Ball and Concert at Guildhall, City of London.

The Polish and Hungarian Ball. It is gratifying to be able to announce that this benevolent undertaking at Guildhall, on Thursday next, is likely not only to prove a source of relief to the unfortunate persons in whose behalf it is got up, but also one of the most magnificent entertainments given lately m this metropolis. The committee have used every exertion to promote the comfort and enjoyment of the numerous company. The hall will preserve all the splendid fittings used on the Lord Mayors-day, and the floor will this time be covered with cloth to obviate the inconvenience of the dust arising from the chalk formerly used. To vary the attractions of the ball a concert will take place in the council chamber, to which many distinguished artistes have generously proffered their assistance. The concert will be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported by Mrs. Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, Mr. W. H. Harrison, Mr. Benson, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr. Weiss. M. Kossuth will be present at the ball, for which purpose he has delayed his departure till the 14th inst. (The Standard, Friday, 7 November 1851)

THE GRAND POLISH AND HUNGARIAN BALL AND CONCERT AT GUILDHALL.-It is most gratifying to be able to announce that this benevolent undertaking, which is to take place on Thursday next, will not only prove a source of relief to the unfortunate persons in whose behalf it is got up, but also one of the most magnificent entertainments given lately in this metropolis. The committee have used every exertion to promote the comfort of the numerous company which is expected to testify its feelings with the cause of the oppressed. The hall will preserve all the splendid fittings used on the Lord Mayor's day, and the floor will this time be covered with cloth, to obviate the inconvenience of the dust arising from the chalk formerly used. A long list of the patrons and patronesses, many of whom will attend, shows the interest of all classes in this praiseworthy object. To vary the attractions of the ball, a very select concert will take place in the Council Chamber, to which many distinguished artistes have generously proffered their assistance. The concert will be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported by Mrs. Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, Mr. W. H. Harrison, Mr. Benson, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr. Weiss. Owing to a positive intimation of the illustrious Hungarian patriot, M. Kossuth, to be present at the ball (for which purpose he has delayed his departure till the 14th instant;, the applications for tickets are incessant, and the committee, with regard to the comfort of the visitors, have properly limited their issue. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 7 November 1851) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 8 November 1851; Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 8 November 1851.)

ASSOCIATION of the FRIENDS of POLAND, ind of the HUNGARIAN COMMITTEE, will take place at Guildhall, on THURSDAY next, the 13th INSTANT.- It is most gratifying to able to announce, that this benevolent undertaking will not only Prove a source of relief to the unfortunate persons in whose behalf it got up but also one of the most magnificent entertainments given lately in this metropolis. The committee have every section to promote the comfort of the numerous company which is expected to testify its feelings with the sense of the oppressed. The hall will ell the splendid fittings used on the Lord Mayor's day, and the floor will this time covered with cloth, to obviate the inconvenience of dust arising from the chalk formerly used. The long list of the patrons and patronesses, many whom will attend, shews the interest of all classes in this praiseworthy object. To vary the attractions of the ball, a very select concert will take place in the Council Chamber, which many distinguished artistes have generously preferred their assistance. The concert will be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported Mrs. Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, Mr. W. H. Harrison Mr. Benson, Mr. Prank Bodda, and Mr. Weiss. Owing to a positive intimation of the illustrious Hungarian patriot, M. Kossuth, to be present at the ball (for which purpose he has delayed departure till the 14th inst.), the applications for tickets are incessent; and the committee, with regard to the comfort of the visitors, have properly limited their issue. (Morning Advertiser, Friday, 7 November 1851)

The Polish and Hungarian Ball.- The Literary Association of the Friends of Poland have proved themselves clever tacticians in blending together this year the claims of the distressed refugees of Poland and Hungary in their appeal to the kindlier feelings of the British community. Independently of the greater popularity enjoyed by the more recent emigrants, the plan arranged has had the effect of securing the presence of M. Kossuth, whose departure for America has been delayed 24 hours in order to allow him an opportunity of attending the ball. There can be no doubt this fact will in itself prove sufficient to command an overwhelming amount of patronage, the " Lion of Hungary" possessing far more attractions than the whole race of Polish refugees. The Guildhall will preserve all the splendid fittings used on the Lord Mayor's Day, and the floor will be covered with cloth, to obviate the inconvenience of the dust arising from the chalk formerly used. To vary the attractions of the ball, a select concert will take place in the council chamber, at which many distinguished artistes have generously proferred their assistance. The concert will .be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported by Mrs. Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransforth, Miss Dolby, Mr. W. H. Harrison, Mr. Benson, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr. Weiss. (Morning Post, Saturday, 8 November 1851)

THE GRAND POLISH AND HUNGARIAN BALL AND CONCERT AT GUILDHALL, ON THURSDAY NEXT, THE 18TH INST. - It is most gratifying to be able to announce that this benevolent undertaking will not only prove a source of relief to the unfortunate persons in whose behalf it is got up, but also one of the most magnificent entertainments given lately in this metropolis. The committee have used every exertion to promote the comfort of the numerous company which is expected to testify its feelings with the cause of the oppressed. The hall will preserve all the splendid fittings used on the Lord Mayor's Day, and the floor will this time be covered with cloth, to obviate the inconvenience of the dust arising from the chalk formerly used. A long list of the patrons and patronesses many of whom will attend, shows the interest of all classes in this praiseworthy object. To vary the attractions of the ball, a very select concert will take place in the Council Chamber, to which many distinguished artistes have generously proffered their assistance. The concert will be under the direction of Mr Lindsay Sloper, supported by Mrs Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, Mr W. H. Harrison, Mr Benson, Mr Frank Bodda, and Mr Weiss. Owing to a positive intimation of the illustrious Hungarian patriot, M Kossuth, to be present at the ball (for which purpose he has delayed his departure till the 14th inst), the applications for tickets are incessant, and the committee, with regard to the comfort of the visitors, have properly limited their issue. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 8 November 1851) (Also: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 9 November 1851.)

Polish and Hungarian Ball and Concert, at Guildhall, on Thursday next. It is most gratifying.to be able to announce that this benevolent undertaking will not only prove, a source of relief to the unfortunate persons in whose behalf it is got up, but also one of the most magnificent entertainments given lately in this metropolis. 'The Committee have used every exertion to promote the comfort or the numerous company which is expected to testify its feelings with the cause of the oppressed. The Hall will preserve all the splendid Fittings used on the Lord Mayor's Day, and the floor will this time be covered with cloth, to obviate the inconvenience of the dust arising from the chalk formerly used. A long list of the Patrons and Patronesses, many of whom will attend, shows the interest of all classes in this praiseworthy object. To vary the attractions of the Ball, a very select Concert will take place in the Council Chamber, to which many distinguished Artistes have generously proffered their assistance. The Concert will be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported by Mrs. Weiss, Mademoiselle Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Ransford, Miss Dolby, Mr. W. H. Harrison, Mr. Benson, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr. Weiss., Owing to a positive intimation of the illustrious Hungarian patriot, M. Kossuth, to be present at the Ball (for which purpose he has delayed his departure till the 14th instant), the applications for Tickets are incessant, and the Committee, with regard to the comfort of the visitors, have properly limited their issue. (The Era, Sunday, 9 November 1851)

THE GRAND POLISH AND HUNGARIAN BALL AND CONCERT AT GUILDHALL TOMORROW. Yesterday, in the afternoon, a meeting of the gentlemen connected with the above-named undertaking was held in the aldermen's chamber at the Guildhall, Deputy Holt in the chair. Several common councilmen were present, and also many of the most influential merchants and traders residing within the City of London. It was announced that so intense has been the public feeling with regard to the object advocated by the Polish Association and the friends of the Hungarian refugees, that the sale of tickets has been so great that the committee have been compelled to restrict the sale of them, so that the earlier applicants may not be incommoded by any inconvenient pressure. To vary the attractions of the ball a select concert will take place in the council-chamber, and yesterday the correct list of the artistes who have promised to attend was furnished to the reporter. The vocalists will be - Miss Louisa Pyne, Mrs. W. Weiss, Mdlle. Therese Magner, Mrs. Amelia Edwards, Misa Ransford, Miss Pyne, and Miss Dolby; also Messrs. Harrison, Benson, and Weiss. M. Orosz will perform on the piano-forte, and M. Ramonyi on the violin - both of the latter gentlemen are exiled Hungarian officers. Mr. Lindsay Sloper is appointed as the conductor; and Messrs. Harper and Son, the celebrated trumpeters, will announce the arrival of M. Kossuth, upon his entrance into the hall, with a grand flourish upon their instruments. The duets, songs, ballads, serenades, and trios are most select, and bid fair to give an excellent treat to all present. Mr. Frank Bodda, unfortunately, will not be able to be present through indisposition. Mr. Carr announced that the Lord Mayor had signified his intention of being present, also Mr. Sheriff Cotterell. Mr. Sheriff Swift will also attend, if enabled, the state of his health however rendering his visit at present problematical. (The Standard, Wednesday, 12 November 1851) (Also: Morning Advertiser, Wednesday, 12 November 1851; Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 12 November 1851.)

THE POLISH BALL. The promised presence of Kossuth had all the effect upon the fortunes of the Polish Ball that was expected from it. The sale of tickets, amounting to some 1800 or 2000, was greater than upon any former occasion, and the Guildhall, at a comparatively early hour, was filled with the patrons of the festivity, who were drawn together partly from sympathy in the cause which makes its periodical appeal to the benevolence of the public, and partly from curiosity to meet the renowned Magyar, whose advent in London has been attended with such generous demonstrations of hospitality and welcome. The illustrious guest arrived about eleven o'clock, and the event was certified to the crowd by a blast from the trumpets of Mr. Harper and his son. Met by Lord Dudley Stuart and several of the civic dignitaries, Kossuth and Madame Kossuth, preceded by a body of wand-bearers, commenced a tour of the hall, amid the enthusiastic plaudits of the spectators. Having sat for a short period at the eastern end of the building, Kossuth, amid similar circumstances of escort, made his way to the concert-room, where he experienced a reception of equal heartiness. About half-past twelve he moved into the hall again. The applause which greeted him at every step now increased in boisterousness and intensity, and the ladies pressed forward to shake the patriot by the hand, which he complied with a winning gentleness and humility of demeanor. It was nearly one before he got fairly clear of the building. The entertainment, independently of this interesting feature, bore a striking likeness to the entertainments of other years. The decorations of the hall were the same as those provided for the great civic banquet on Lord Mayor's Day. The coup d'oeil altogether was exceedingly rich and dazzling, for the fancy costumes, although few in number, gave great gaiety and liveliness to the ensemble, the extreme luminousness thrown over the salle by the profusion of gas jets, and the blazing star at the western extremity, bringing out the variegated colours of the dresses very brilliantly. Adams's band was in attendance, and the programme of dances included every popularity of the day, in the shape of polka, waltz, and quadrille. The amusements of the evening opened with a concert, under the skilful conductorship of Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The Council Chamber, where, as we have intimated, this took place, was crowded, as it usually is, to overflowing; .and we only caught such stray notes as found their way into the neighbouring vestibules and passages. The English artists who lent their services were the most distinguished of their order. Among them were Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Dolby, Miss Ransford, Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Weiss, Mr. Benson, and others, whose efforts, as far as we could judge, were regarded with infinite satisfaction. The cosmoramic pictures, the evergreens, the statuary, &c, constituted a series of pleasing objects in the lobbies between the hall and the concert room, and the contrasts they presented added much to the general sentiment of enjoyment. All the principal civic functionaries were present, besides many personages of high commercial note. The ball, in a word, went off with uncommon spirit and éclat. The funds of the association will doubtless receive considerable augmentation when the results of the festival are practically ascertained; and we therefore can but congratulate the "Friend; of Poland" upon the success which has so largely crowned this fresh effort in a noble and praiseworthy cause. (The Standard, Friday, 14 November 1851) (Also: Belfast News-Letter, Monday, 17 November 1851.)

THE POLISH AND HUNGARIAN BALL. Last night the annual ball in aid of the Polish and Hungarian refugees took place Guildhall, and was distinguished by a success, in point of numbers and general magnificence, far surpassing the most celebrated of its predecessors, and fully coming up to the expectations of the most sanguine friends of continental freedom. The great impetus which the thrilling eloquence and profound philosophy of Kossuth have given to that cause, largely contributed to the imposing spectacle which presented itself, of fully 2,000 visitors, comprising great number of foreigners, joining harmoniously in the pleasures of the dance. The exterior of the fine old municipal palace was brilliantly illuminated and decorated, approaches, under cover, were formed to facilitate the arrival and departure of visitors. Within, the one of dazzling splendour. The Gothic shafts and cloistered pilasters were tastefully lighted up [?] with which shed around a soft and pleasing brilliancy. The splendour and variety of the dresses, and the gorgeous array of beauty which shone forth on all sides, formed a scene worthy of rivalling the boasted displays of courts, though there was not much of aristocracy to aid its pretensions. In addition to the flags which usually float beneath the roof, was a splendid Hungarian tri-colour over the Gothic archway leading to the corporation chambers. Adams's band was in attendance in the south gallery, and executed, with great brilliancy and power, great number of quadrilles, waltzes, polkas, Schottisches, and galops The Council Chamber was elegantly fitted up as concert room, and all the arrangements made by the committee to provide for ready access to all parts of the Guildhall were at once well projected and elective. In the crypt of the Guildhall, and in the temporarily vacated Court of Exchequer, refreshment tables were fitted up, which Mr. Bathe, of the London Tavern, had amply provided, and which once more gave evidence of the vast resources of that great establishment. Amongst the more distinguished persons present, we noticed Lord Dudley Stuart, M.P., the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, Lord Blayney, Sir James Duke, M.P., J. A. Smith, Esq., M.P., and lady, Colonel Lawrence, the Governor of the Bank and lady, Lady Frances Higginson, Colonel Salwey, M.P., B. M. Wilcox, Esq., M.P., W. Williams, Esq., M.P., the Governor of the Gambia and lady, Capt. Townshend and lady, Aid. Wire and lady, Philip Salomons, Esq., T. C. Grattan, Esq., P. Leader, Esq., of Dromagh, Cork, the Mayor of Southampton and lady the Hon. Mrs. Scott, Mr. Peabody, Aid. Carden, Mrs. Milner Gibson, the High Bailiff of the ancient Borough of Southwark, the City Architect, Capt. Massingberd. The following was the programme of the dances : -Part I. Quadrille, Poland, Adams -Waltz, Elting- Quadrille, Cherbourg, D'Albert -Polka, Kossuth, Adams- Quadrille, Jetty Treffz, Jullien -Schottische, Princess Royal, Adams-Galop, Sturm March, Biting-Quadrille, Reine de Navarre, D'Albert -Schottische, Hungarian, D'Albert Polka, Garland, D'Albert-Waltz, Donna Sabine, Labitzky -Grand Galop, ala Torque, Adams. Part ll.-Quadrille, Grenada, D'Albert-Waltz, Mandoline, Karl Boiler-Polka, Kathinka, Strauss-Quadrille, Gipsies, Adams-Waltz, Faust, Lanner-Polka, American, Adams- Quadrille, Exhibition, Jullien Schottische, Queen, Adams -Waltz, Dewdrop, D'Albert Quadrille, Hommage Londres, Adams-Polka, L'Enfant, D'Albert Waltz, Crystal Palace, Strauss Galop, Post Horn, Koenig. The arrival of M. Kossuth was eagerly watched for, and general and sincere was the sympathy expressed for him, on account of the great exertions be has recently undergone. Along the line of route dense masses people had assembled to see and applaud the great Hungarian dictator, all of which manifested the most exemplary patience in awaiting his approach. Many hearty cheers for the Morning Advertiser were raised the throng of people in Fleet street, as the carriages of the distinguished visitors passed. eleven o'clock precisely this illustrious individual made his appearance at the entrance. He appeared in excellent health and spirits, and was cheered most lustily by the gentlemen, while the ladies smiled still more pleasing welcome, and waved their handkerchiefs as he passed. A procession was soon formed, headed by the renowned Harker, the hero of all great public occasions of the kind. He was followed by the two Harpers, the celebrated trumpeters, then Kossuth and the committee. Kossuth was accompanied Lord Dudley Stuart, Mr. Alderman Wire, the late sheriffs, and Messrs. George Walter, Bennoch, and Carr. The procession moved slowly to the eastern end of the hall, where, on a small raised dais, Kossuth stood for a short time, during which several ladies and gentlemen were presented to him. He afterwards perambulated the hall, and was loudly cheered in his progress. From the hall proceeded to the Council Chamber, where he was again the observed of all observers. The concert here gave him entire delight. The vocalists were-Miss Louisa Pyne, Mrs, W. Weiss, Miss Ransford, Madlle. Therese Magner, Miss Amelia Edwards, Miss Pyne, and Miss Dolby ; Mr. W. Harrison, Mr. Benson, and Mr. W. Weiss. M. Orosz presided at the pianoforte, M. Remenzi at the violin, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper was conductor. The selection of pieces was very excellent, and the singing extremely fine. At the suggestion of Mr. Alderman Wire, who was much applauded, the company passed through the Council Chamber for some time, by which means none went away without seeing the brave patriot, true philosopher, and eloquent orator, who has earned in European politics so great a name. After partaking of some refreshment in the committee room, Kossuth left at half-past twelve o'clock, and was as heartily cheered on his return as on his arrival. The dancing continued with great spirit till an advanced hour, the most perfect harmony and enjoyment characterising this memorable assembly. (Morning Advertiser, Friday, 14 November 1851)

FANCY BALL AND CONCERT AT GUILDHALL. The grand dress and fancy ball and concert in aid of the funds of the Literary Association of the Friends of Poland and of the Hungarian Committee was given on Thursday night, in Guildhall, which had been liberally placed at the disposal of the Committee by the City Corporation. Additional interest was attached to this annual demonstration on behalf of the unfortunate refugees who find asylum in this country by the announcement that the illustrious Magyar chief, Kossuth, would honour the civic ball with his presence. The exterior of the edifice as well as the interior afforded evidence of the force of the attraction. The streets leading to Guildhall were crowded with spectators, anxious to catch a glimpse of the Hungarian patriot; and the assemblage extended as far Ludgate-hill and St. Paul's Cathedral. The arrivals were earlier than usual, at the Hall itself; and, owing to the admirable police arrangements, the facilities for ingress and egress were unexceptionable. Both the exterior and interior of Guildhall presented precisely the same decorations, embellishments, devices, and illuminations as at the Lord Mayor's Banquet. The concert began shortly after nine o'clock, in the Council Chamber, which was crowded to excess; dancing going on at the same time in the Hall, to Adams's band. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist and composer, conducted the concert. In the first part Miss Louisa Pyne was rapturously encored in Rude's air, with variations Mdlle. Therese Magner sang an air by Kreutzer; Miss Amelia Edwards gave Barker's ballad, "Friends of my youth;'' Mr. Weiss rendered Schubert's "Wanderer;" Miss Rainsforth warbled Phillips's air, "The Summer Night;" Mr. Harrison sang the popular serenade from Don Pasquale;" Mr. and Mrs. Weiss delivered one of Donizetti's duos, and Mr. Benson sang a ballad Mr. C. Glover. M. Grosz, the Hungarian pianist, played cleverly a warlike march, dedicated to Kossinth and Hungarian melodies. Shortly after the termination of the first part of the concert, a flourish of trumpets from Mr. Harper and his son, Mr. T. Harper, who wore their State dresses, announced the arrival of the illustrious exile; an shortly after eleven o'clock Kossuth entered Hall, and was greatly cheered. He was dressed in his national costume, and looked much improved in health. Madame Kossuth was on Lord Dudley Stuart's arm. The visitors to the ball having formed a double line, Kossuth passed through, conducted by the Stewards and the Committee, with wands, all wearing Hungarian rosettes. The Lord Mayor, the sheriffs, and many of the Aldermen, joined in this promenade round the Hall. Kossuth's task of handshaking must have been very onerous ; but evidently delighted with his reception. After remaining half hour in the Hall, Kossuth entered the Council Chamber, and the concert proceeded, Miss Dolby, and M.Remenyi, the violinist, appearing in the second part. Dancing was then resumed in the Hall. There were few fancy dresses, and those chiefly uniforms-military and naval ; but ; but a Bloomer costume attracted marked attention. The Mayor of Southampton was present, and other provincial dignitaries. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 15 November 1851)

Tuesday, 2 December 1851 : Miss Dolby's Second Soirée Musicale at Her Residence, 2, Hinde-Street, Manchester-Square.

At Miss Dolby's second soirée musicale, on Tuesday evening, Dec. 2, at 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, the following distinguished artistes will have the honour of appearing:- Miss Birch, Miss Eliza Birch, Miss Pyne, Miss Louisa Pyne, Mrs. Endersohn, Miss Dolby, Miss Barclay, Miss Kate Loder, Mr. Benson, Mr. Swift, Mr. Frank Bodda, Herr Molique, Mr. W. S. Bennett, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, M. H. Blagrove, Mr. R. Blagrove, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Dando, Signor Regondi, and Mr. Lazarus. The vocal music will be accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Walter Macfarren. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 29 November 1851)

Miss Dolby's Second Soirée Musicals was given on Tuesday evening. The performers on this occasion were Miss Eliza Birch, Miss Dolby, Mr. Swift, and Mr. T. Smith, vocalists; and Messrs. Blagrove, Clementi, R. Blagrove, Lucas, Regondi, Herr Molique, and Kate Loder, instrumentalists. Mr. Lindsay Sloper conducted the vocal music. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 December 1851)

Tuesday, 16 December 1851 : Miss Dolby's Third and Last Soirée Musicale.

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES MUSICALES. Miss Dolby's last night's concert - the third and last of the series-was even richer than either of the preceeding in novel and interesting features. The programme, indeed, did not contain a single piece, vocal or instrumental, of a mediocre or commonplace character. Miss Dolby, herself, sang two more of Gounod's "Songs of France," which at these concerts, she has had the merit of bringing forward for the first time in England, and which we have endeavoured to make further known, by giving some account of them as a published work. The two which she sang last night were "O, my proud one," and " The haughty steeds are neighing ;" the first a lover's complaint, full of humorous sadness, and charming, quaint, and antique in the cast of the melody; the other a hunting song, all freshness and spirit. Nothing could exceed the warmth and expression with which they were sung, or the delight with which they were listened to by everybody. Miss Dolby's singing of the fine old air, "Ah, rendimi quel core," from the "Mitrane " of Rossi, a composer of the 17th century, was a beautiful specimen of the Italian vocal school in its best and purest days. Another Italian gem of the olden time was Stradella's air, " Pieta, Signor," sung with great beauty and pathos by Mr. Whitworth. Miss Cicely Nott, a young singer of singular promise, just coming into notice, sang the "Batti, batti," from" Don Giovanni," with Lucas's violoncello obligato accompaniment, in a manner which justified the expectations entertained of her future career. We cannot enumerate all the vocal pieces, but we must mention a new manuscript song of great merit - "The silent land,"- composed by Mr. Duggan, and sung by Miss Dolby, and a new duet - "Oh, who would be," - composed by Virginia Gabriel, and sang by Miss Dolby and Miss Louisa Pyne, a composition which does great honour to the author, who, we understand, is a young lady amateur. Neither must we pass over Miss Louisa Pyne's brilliant execution of the bravura air, "Non paventar," from the " Zauberflote," nor Miss Dolby's pathetic reading of Holmes's "Song of the blind flower girl." The instrumental pieces were likewise of great interest, Mendelssohn's fine pianoforte trio in D minor was perfectly well played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Blagrove, and; Mr. Lucas. A posthumous "Duo a quatre mains," by the same composer, was performed by Mrs. John Macfarren and Mr. Holmes. Of the excellence of the execution there could be no doubt; but we were less satisfied as to the merit of the music. It showed more labour than inspiration, and we cannot help thinking that had the lamented author lived it would not have seen the light. A sonata of Dussek's (in G, op. 35), admirably played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was a fine specimen of a great composer whose works are at present too much neglected. A solo of De Beriot's, on airs from the "Elisir d'Amore," performed by Mr. Blagrove, with the fine tone and graceful execution for which he is distinguished, was one of the greatest treats of the evening. The room was crowded, and the company, as usual, was fashionable and elegant. We trust that the great success of these soirées will lead to another series. (Daily News, Wednesday, 17 December 1851)

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES. - There was much variety and novelty at the last of these. Among other attractions must be particularized the posthumous Allegro brillante of Mendelssohn [ante, p. 1153], spiritedly played by Mrs. John Macfarren and Mr. W. H. Holmes. The composition is one of great difficulty, from the extreme animation demanded of the performers. - Miss Cicely Nott, again, must be mentioned, as a new songstress of whom something may be expected under certain conditions. Her voice seems to be one of these light, wiry, ready soprani voices which are not common in England, - reminding us of the voice of Madame Ugalde, - and we should imagine of considerable executive facility. When Miss Nott shall have mastered her nervousness, she will ?nd it well to direct her attention to quality of sound and accuracy of intonation, - both of which are apt to be desiderata in voices resembling hers in quality. - Two more of M. Gounod's Songs of France-'O, ma belle Rebelle,' and 'Le Lever' - very well sung by Miss Dolby, were most warmly received. 'Slow to move" as are the English, according to the author of 'Tremaine,' and oftentimes too acquiescent in mediocrity, - that they are not deaf to ?rst-rate merit is proved in M. Gounod's case by the attention which his songs are already exciting - Miss Dolby sang Rossi's noble 'Ah, rendimi,' too, very ?nely. - She was further assisted by the Misses Pyne, Mr. Whitworth, Messrs. Sloper, Blagrove, Lucas, Lazarus, and by Signor Biletta as accompanist (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 20 December 1851)

MISS DOLBY'S's most interesting series of Concerts were brought to a close on Tuesday evening, the 16th. Miss Dolby was assisted by eminent vocal and instrumental talent, including the popular Miss L. Pyne, who delighted her audience with the delightful aria "Non paventar," from the Zauberflöte, and a far less interesting ballad by Mr. Knight, the promising Miss C. Nott, who created a highly favourable impression in "Batti, batti," and Mr. Whitworth. Mr. L. Sloper performed in one of Mendelssohn's Trios in a most brilliant and finished style, ably supported by Mr. Lucas and Mr. Blagrove. We were much delighted for the first time to hear the lately-adverted-to pianoforte duet of Mendelssohn played by Mrs. John Macfarren and Mr. W. H. Holmes, with infinite grace and delicacy. Miss Dolby charmed every one with her touching version of Mr. Holmes's ballad, "The Blind Flower Girl," as indeed one cannot fail to do in everything she graces with her talent. Mr. Blagrove and Mr. Lazarus sustained their well-earned reputations by the performance of Solos on their respective instruments. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 December 1851)

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