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Tuesday, 6 January 1852 : Miss Ransford's Sixth and Last Concert at her Residence.

MISS RANSFORD'S CONCERTS. - The sixth and last of a series of Concerts, given by Miss Ransford, took place on Tuesday, January 6th, at the residence of the beneficiaire, on which occasion, Miss L. Pyne, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. W. Harrison, sang some of their most favourite morceaux in their accustomed style of excellence, and elicited the warm approbation of their audience. Mr. G. Perren, who possesses a tenor voice of some sweetness was encored in a ballad by Mr. Cherry, and Miss Ransford received a similar compliment in the "Soldier tired," in which she was most ably supported by Mr. T. Harper. The fair concert-giver also joined her father in a duet, "The Syren and Friar," and took the principal part in several glees. We were delighted again to hear the fresh and sparkling duet of Mendelssohn executed by Mrs. J. Macfarren and Mr. W. H. Holmes, in a style of excellence congenial to this most charming composition. We must compliment Mrs. J. Macfarren upon her admirable taste in selecting such music for performance, for which she cannot fail to be rewarded by the appreciation of all music-lovers. This lady also played the popular "Carnaval" of Schulhoff, in a brilliant manner. We must not forget to mention the charming Miss Poole, who late in the concert delighted the audience by singing a ballad, in which her sympathetic voice and winning manner formed the principal charm. Mr. L. Sloper conducted. (The Musical world, Saturday, 17 January 1852)

Friday, 16 January 1852 : Concert in Aid of Collards' Workmen at Hanover-Square Rooms.

THE LATE FIRE AT COLLARD'S PIANOFORTE MANUFACTORY.-It is intended to give a grand evening concert, at the Hanover-square Rooms, this evening, for the benefit of the workmen of the above establishment, who have suffered so severely at the late calamitous conflagration. We are happy to find among the eminent artists who have kindly promised their assistance, Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Madame F. Lablache, Miss Barclay, Mr. Hobbs, Signor F. Lablache, Mr. Manvers, Messrs. W. Sterndale Bennett, Lindsay Sloper, Chatterton, Szekely, Blagrove, &c. A grand trio on grand pianofortes manufactured by the three eminent makers, Broadwood, Erard, and Collard, is announced as a portion of the programme. We trust that the charitable objects of the promoters will be well supported. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 16 January 1852)

HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS. A concert in aid of the workmen who suffered by the recent calamitous fire at Messrs. Collard's manufactory, Camden-town, was given last night at the Hanover-square Rooms. The workmen in question lost the whole of their tools, amounting to nearly 2000l. worth, and the object of the benevolent individuals who have formed a committee of relief is to gain, by private subscriptions and other means, as much money as will enable these unfortunate artisans to replace the implements by which they obtain their daily existence. About 400l. have been already contributed, which sum will, we trust, be materially increased by the effort of last night. The pianists mustered strongly, the artists in this department who volunteered their services being no less than four, and those the most distinguished of their class, namely, Mr. Sterndale Bennett, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Osborne, and Mr. Szekely. The presence of such a group of efficient players permitted the performance of one of Sebastian Bach's great pianoforte trios- that in D minor, which was admirably executed, with accompaniments, by the first three of the list. Nothing could exceed the breadth and beauty of the effect, the large and majestic conception of the illustrious composer being portrayed with a grandeur, force, and character that merited every praise. The vocalists were Madame F. Lablache, Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Miss Ransford, Miss Ursula Barclay, Mr. Benson, Mr. Whitworth, Mr. Manvers, and Signor F. Lablache; assisted by such instrumental soloists as Mr. J. Balsir Chatterton, Mr. George Case, and others, whose several performances, derived from various popular sources, were listened to with great satisfaction. The room, though not so well attended as could have been wished, was, we trust, not unprofitably occupied. It may not be without its use to observe that, any donation in augmentation of the fund now being raised for the purpose in view will still be most thankfully received by those who have lent themselves as stewards in a work of kindness and philanthropy. (The Standard, Saturday, 17 January 1852)

The CONCERT for COLLARDS' WORKMEN. This entertainment, which has been promptly and generously got up in behoof of the sufferers among the workmen by the late disastrous fire at the Messrs. Collards' piano manufactory, took place last night, and was in every respect, both as to auditory and performance, highly successful. The largest of the Hanover-square rooms was well filled, and all the promised executants were present -- a phenomenon, in a long and miscellaneous concert, worth recording. The programme was of a decidedly higher class than the average, including Bach's concerto in D minor, for three pianofortes, performed by Messrs, Sterndale Bennett, G. A. Osborne, and Lindsay Sloper; while among the vocalists were Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Madame F. Lablache, Miss Ursula Barclay, and Miss Ransford ; Signor F. Lablache, Mr. Whitworth, Mr. Manvers, Mr. Wrighton, Mr. G. Benson, and Mr. Hobbs. The instrumental executants included Messrs. Blagrove, Dando, Case, Lucas, Howell, Chatterton, and Szekely. It will be seen, therefore, that many of the elite of the musical world have not been slow in coming forward to aid, by their exertions, this work of well-deserved and well-bestowed charity. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 17 January 1852)

THE LATE FIRE AT COLLARD'S PIANOFORTE MANUFACTORY.-Last evening a warm expression of public sympathy was manifested towards the sufferers by this calamitous fire through the medium of a concert given at the Hanover-square Rooms. The large room was completely thronged with people, and amongst the company were many distinguished persons in the musical world, including some of the most active promoters of the subscription which has been raised in behalf of the unfortunate workmen. Criticism upon the merits of an entertainment of this nature would be far beyond our province on such an occasion, seeing that the sole object of all parties - audience as well as performers - was to combine together for a charitable purpose. So great has been the interest attaching to an event which, according to the published accounts, has caused to a body of workmen a loss of property exceeding 2,000l. in value, that a passing word is eminently due to the artists who exerted themselves on the occasion, and whose services, it seems, received no other reward than the applause of the audience. The performers consisted of Miss Birch, Miss Dolby, Mdlle. F. Lablache, Miss Ransford, Miss Ursula Barclay, Mr. Whitworth, Mr. Wrighton, Mr. Manvers, Messrs. Sterndale Bennett, G. A. Osborne, Lindsay Sloper, and many others equally well-known for their musical accomplishments. The programme comprised a selection of favourite pieces, from the works of the most distinguished composers, besides several new ballads which had not previously borne the test of public opinion. There was also a new singer on the occasion-Miss Ursula Barclay - or to speak more correctly, perhaps, a young singer not yet known to fame; and her performance created much curiosity and interest. The effect of her singing was somewhat marred by nervousness, but the sweetness of her voice, and the evidence she betrayed of a pure musical taste, were sufficient to compensate for any deficiency arising from such a cause. Amongst the other novelties was a new song, entitled "Sweet Home," composed by Mr. Wrighton and sung by the same gentleman, with much good taste and feeling. The ballad was a most successful effort, and the encore with which it was rewarded gave promise of a confirmed popularity. It would be superfluous to dwell upon details in speaking of a concert devoted to the cause of charity; and it will suffice to say, in conclusion, that the hope expressed by the committee appointed to collect the subscriptions, that the proceeds would make an important addition to the funds, was abundantly realised. (Daily News, Saturday, 17 January 1852)

An evening concert was given last night at the Hanover-square Rooms, for the benefit of the workmen who lost their tools in Collard's fire. Mr. F. Mori was the conductor. The following artistes tendered their gratuitous services:- Messrs. W. S. Bennett, Osborne, L. Sloper, and [?] (piano), Mr. J. B. Chatterton (harp), Mr. G. [?] (concertina), Mr. Blagrove [?], Mr. Lucas (violoncello), Mr. Howell (double bass). Misses birch, L. icu, Barclay, Dolby, Madame F. Lablache, Messrs, Hobbs, Mangers, Wrightson, Benson, Whitworth, and Signor F. Lablache. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 17 January 1852)

CONCERT FOR THE BENEFIT OF MESSRS. COLLARD'S WORKMEN. Last evening, the committee of management, formed for the purpose of obtaining funds to replace the tools lost by the workmen of Messrs. Collard's factory, at the lamentable conflagration of their premises, gave a concert at the Hanover-square Rooms, in aid of that object. The programme presented a brilliant array professional vocalists and instrumental performers, who, highly their credit, gave their services gratuitously in support of this philanthropic enterprise. The promoters of this undertaking expected important addition to their funds from the proceeds of the concert, and from the crowded attendance, there can no doubt but that their expectations have been realised the total loss is estimated 9,000/., little more than one-fourth of which has been yet received. The committee, however, it is understood, confidently to realise the entire amount from further subscriptions and other sources. The directors the English Glee and Madrigal Union have offered to devote the receipts of one of their concerts, shortly to take place, the fund, example which will no doubt be followed by other musical societies. The concert opened with a beautiful Terzetto from Fioravanti, Tydiro se nel gestine, by Miss Birch, Madame and Signer F. Lablache; which was rendered in admirable style, result that might be expected from the musical talents these gifted vocalists. Mr. [?] by desire, sung pretty ballad "Madoline," which he has rendered so highly popular. It was very much applauded. Miss Ursula Barclay sung with grace and feeling the ballad "Strive to forget thee, which was followed by splendid fantasia on the harp by Mr. J. B. Chatterton, who is such a complete master of the instrument that it in scarcely necessary to observe his performance gave general satisfaction. Mr. O. Benson sung the ballad, "When happy, think of me," which he gave in very agreeable style, and was applauded. Miss Birch and Miss Dolby gave a beautiful duet, "Come ; oh ! come to me," with their accustomed excellence. A grand trio from a manuscript composition for the pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, with three movements were given by Messrs. Seckels, Blagrove, and I Lucas, in admirable style, was quite treat and was much applauded. The romance, L deehn, was sung Mr. Whitworth. He was in excellent voice, and did full justice to this piece, to which he imparted all the grace and sweetness of which it is susceptible. It produced quite a sensation. A new song, entitled Come hither, written by Thomas Bloke, Esq., was sung by Mr. [?] ; it was the first performance, and the able manner in which it was rendered by that gentleman secured it complete success "Les Muletiers," by Madame and Signor F. Lablache, was charming morceau, and excited great admiration. Between the parts, a concerto, from Sebastian Bach, in D minor for three pianofortes, Messrs. Sterndale Bennett, Osborne, and Lindsay Sloper, with accompaniments by Messrs. Blagrove, Dando, Case, A. Jenna, and J. Jenna, violins; [?]. Reynolds and T. Reynolds, Lucas violoncello; Howell, contra-basso, was a most splendid effort, accomplished in first-rate style. It was listened to with the greatest interest, and elicited applause equally creditable to the abilities and execution of the performers and the good taste of the audience, who recognised its merits with so just appreciation of its claims admiration. A terzetto, by the Misses Birch, Hansford, and Dolby was a great treat. Miss Elisa Birch, who had engaged to take part in it, was prevented by sudden indisposition, and Miss Ransford, very kindly became her substitute, who left nothing to desired the very pleasing and efficient manner which she executed the part assigned her. Mr. George Case contributed solo on the concertina with his proficiency, his performance was much applauded. Miss Ransford also song Little Gipsy Jane with great taste and effect. The numerous audience who attended appeared highly delighted with the entertainments of the evening, and we have doubt the concert, independent of claims upon the philanthropy of those gave great satisfaction as musical entertainment. (Morning Advertiser, Saturday, 17 January 1852)

Wednesday, 21 January 1852 : Mr. Blewitt's Benefit Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MUSICAL EVENTS. On Wednesday night the concert for the benefit of the popular composer, Mr. Blewitt, and of his family, took place the Hanover Rooms. The attendance was not so large as it ought to have been, little notice by publicity having been taken of the event, except in the columns of the Illustrated London News. We regret this supineness; but it must be ascribed to the want of agitation, without which no charitable undertaking can succeed. Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. W. Macfarren were the conductors; and the artists who kindly gave their gratuitous aid were Miss Kate Loder and Miss A. Goddard, who performed admirably duo on two pianofortes on Meyerbeer's "Huguenots;" Mr. Balsir Chatterton, who executed his harp fantasia, Homage to Bellini, Mr. Distin and his sons, who were encored in quartet from Rossini's "Stabat Mater" the sax-horns; accompanied Mr. John Willy, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame F Lablache, Mrs. Weiss. Miss Dolby, Madame Macfarren, Miss Poole, Miss Ransford, Mr. Harrison, Mr. Benson, and Mr. Weiss, vocalists. Mr. Grattan Cooke was present, but, in consequence of his oboe and the piano not being tuned to the same pitch, his fantasia was omitted. It is worthy not only of remark but of censure, that the entire programme did not contain one of Blewitt's beautiful ballads, or any of the works for which he gained prizes from the Melodists' Club. As further donations will be received by Mr. R. Addison, of Regent-street, the music publisher, it is to be hoped the unfortunate musician will not be forgotten, now that he is ill and old. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 24 January 1852)

HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS. - The concert for the benefit of Mr. Blewitt and his family, took place on Wednesday evening. Mr. Blewitt has contributed largely to the amusement of the musical public for a great number of years ; being principally known as a writer of comic songs, some of which have obtained a liberal share of popularity. From long and severe illness he has been for some time entirely incapacitated from exercising his pen, and has now, when upwards of seventy years of age, been compelled to seek assistance from the benevolence of the public. Besides the concert of Wednesday evening, a subscription has been set on foot, and it is gratifying to know that there is a prospect of realising something which will render the veteran composer independent in his declining days. The concert was supported by the talent of Miss Dolby, Miss L. Pyne, Miss Ransford, Miss Poole, Madame Macfarren, Mrs. Weiss, Madame F. Lablache, Mr. Weiss, Mr Harrison, Mr. Benson, as vocalists, and by Mr. Balsir Chatterton (Harp), Mr. Grattan Cooke (Oboe), Mr. Distin and his Sons (Sax-Horns), and the Misses Kate Loder and Arabella Goddard (Pianists), all of whom gave their services gratuitously. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Walter Macfarren, accompanied the vocal music, while Mr. H. Holmes, the celebrated pianist, did not deem it condescension on such an occasion, to accompany Mr. Balsir Chatterton - who, by the way, played on Erard's splendid harp, which gained the first prize at the Exhibition - and Mr. John officiated at the piano as aide de-camp to the Messrs. Distin. The programme was varied, and not too long - a circumstance which induced most of the audience to remain until the end. We do not think it necessary to enter into the particulars of a concert constituted like that of Mr. Blewitt's. The singers and instrumentalists exerted themselves to the utmost, and chose their own pieces, wherein they shone more or less luminously. One interesting feature of the concert we cannot forbear alluding to, viz. - the duet played together by Miss Kate Loder and Miss Arabella Goddard. It was the first time these fair artists strove conjointly for mastery in public, and the success of the co-rivals was most decided. Indeed, we question if ever we heard Kate Loder play so finely and so determinedly; while her younger antagonist, the charming Arabella, confident in her powers, and bent to conquer or die, seemed to infuse twofold power and agility into her powerful and agile fingers, and astonished all who heard her. The piece chosen was Osborne's fantasia on the Huguenots, arranged for two pianofortes, a very showy and effective morceau, and far from easy. The efforts of the fair sisters of art were rewarded with loud and continuous applause. Kate Loder previously played Prudent's fantasia on airs from Lucia, one of her most brilliant achievements. Among the items of the programme, we may note Miss Dolby's "Ah ! rendimi ;" Madame Macfarren's Forget it not" (Sleeper Awakened); Miss Poole's "Oh! linger on the oar ;" Mr. Harrison's "Let me like a soldier fall ;" Miss Louisa Pyne's "Cease your funning," varied; and the Messrs. Distin's quartets on the sax-horns. Nor must we forget the comic duo, "Les Muletiers," with which the concert opened, sung with unction and humour by Signor and. Madame F. Lablache, and which was most warmly greeted. We were sorry to see that the room was by no means thronged, which partly may be accounted for by the high terms of admission. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 January 1852)

Thursday, 5 February 1852 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's First Soirée of Chamber Music at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his FIRST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on THURSDAY, February 5th, to commence at half-past eight o'clock. Mr. Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby and Miss Amy Dolby, Miss Kate Loder, Mr. Dando, and Mr. H. W. Goodban. The Second and Third Soirées on February 19th and March 4th. Tickets, for the series one guinea each, or for a single evening half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer, Addison, R. Ollivier, Chappell, Leader, and Campbell; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. (Examiner, Saturday, 31 January 1852) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 31 January 1852; Atlas, Saturday, 31 January 1852; Morning Post, Saturday, 31 January 1852; Daily News, Tuesday, 3 February 1852.)

LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce All that his FIRST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS, 27 Queen Anne street, Cavendish square, on THURSDAY, February 5th, to commence at Half-past Eight o'clock. Mr Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby, and Miss Amy Dolby, Miss Kate Loder, Mr Dando, and Mr H.W. Goodban, . The Second and Third Soirées on Feb. 9th and March 4th. Tickets for the Series, one Guinea each; or for a single evening, Half-a-Guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer, Addison, R. Olivier, Chappell, Leader, and Campbell, and of Mr Lindsay Sloper, 7 Southwick place, Hyde park. (Examiner, Saturday, 31 January 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER begs to announce that his FIRST SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, TOMORROW EVENING, February 5th, to commence at half-past eight o'clock. Mr. Sloper will be assisted by Miss Dolby and Miss Amy Dolby, Miss Kate Loder, Mr. Dando, and Mr. H. W. Goodban. The Second and Third Soirées on February 19th and March 4th. Tickets, for the series one guinea each, or for a single evening half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer, Addison, R. Ollivier, Chappell, Leader, and Campbell; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 4 February 1852)

NEW BEETHOVEN ROOMS. Last evening, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a pianist, to whose merits we have frequently called attention, gave the first of an announced series of chamber concerts at the above rooms. The beneficiaire performed several pieces by the best masters, of various periods and schools, and in all of them displayed that perfect mastery over the mechanical difficulties of his instrument, and refined musical feeling, which we long ago pronounced him to possess. He was assisted in the instrumental portion of his concert by Messrs. Dando and Goodban, whilst the vocal was entrusted to Miss Dolby and her pretty and promising little sister Amy. The programme would have been irreproachable had it not included two pieces called "Songs of France," composed by M. Gounod, the author of "Saffo," of unfortunate memory. The leading characteristics of these new works are disagreeable quaintness and vulgarity, and the ugliness of the music is unhappily rendered still more offensive by the ludicrous doggrel which Mr. H. F. Chorley has thought fit to attach to it. These "base exceptions" were sung with great spirit by Miss Dolby, one of them (the basest of the two) was encored. This compliment, however, becomes very questionable, when we reflect that the finest things in the concert were not similarly honoured. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's next soirée is fixed for the 19th of this month. (Morning Post, Friday, 6 February 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERTS Mr. Sloper commenced his Soirées of Chamber Music last evening at the New Beethoven Rooms in Queen Anne-street. His entertainments are always among the most distinguished of the season ; the lovers of the purest and most classical music being sure to have their taste fully gratified, both by a judicious selection and a finished performance. Hence, notwithstanding the state of the weather, the rooms were filled by a very large and fashionable audience. The performance began with Sebastian Bach's Sonata in E minor, for piano and violin, played by Mr. Sloper and Mr. Dando - a fine specimen of the great old master. The extreme severity of its style, and the closeness with which the motive of each movement is adhered to render it less taking to the popular ear than the more discursive music of the modern schools. But the works of Sebastian Bach grow upon the hearers, and become more and more delightful the better they are known. In this sonata, the beautiful way in which the powers of the keyed instrument and the violin are combined and contrasted has served as a model for the most modern composers, not excepting Beethoven himself. Its effect was heightened by the clear and chaste style in which it was executed by both the performers. Miss Dolby then sang her favourite scena of Handel containing the beautiful air, "Aure, deh per pieta." Miss Dolby deserves high praise for having brought to light many charming things from Handel's forgotten Italian operas, and for rendering them popular by her admirable singing. This scena is one of her happiest efforts - she does the greatest justice to its fine melody and strong dramatic expression. Mr. Sloper concluded the first part of the concert by playing Beethoven's Sonata in A flat, Op. 110. for the pianoforte solo. This was one of Beethoven's latest works, and is strongly stamped with the peculiarities of the closing period of his life. It has not the regular form of his earlier compositions, but is wild and eccentric, like the unpremeditated effusion of a mind agitated by a tumult of contending passions. Snatches of light and careless mirth are broken off by some violent burst, which sinks into a strain of inexpressible sadness. In one place, a fugue, continued for a time with the closeness and solidity of Sebastian Bach, is suddenly broken off in this way, by a sudden impulse as it were; its temporary quietness and regularity heightening the wildness of the rest. In none of Beethoven's works for the pianoforte are the powers of the instrument more highly taxed. It is made to produce every species of effect, from the wailings of the human voice to the thunders of a whole orchestra. Nor, as may be believed do any of his works tax more highly the powers of the performer. But Mr. Sloper's powers were equal to the demand upon them, he displayed all the beauties of this very singular composition. The second part of the concert was made up of lighter pieces. There were several "duettinos" of Schumann, played by Miss Kate Loder and Mr. Sloper; a selection from Mr. L. Sloper's own masterly "Studies," played by himself; and Mozart's graceful trio in G, for the piano, violin, and violoncello. Mendelssohn's pretty duet, "Where'er my steps may wander," was nicely sung by Miss Dolby and her sister Miss Amy Dolby, a young singer of great promise. Miss Dolby, too, sang two of Gounod's "Songs of France," which she has introduced to the acquaintance of the English public, and which we have already had occasion to mention in terms of deserved admiration. (Daily News, Friday, 6 February 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SOIREES. - The first performance of classical chamber music for the season given by Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER took place in the Beethoven Rooms last night, and attracted a full and appreciating audience. Mr, SLOPER has well established his fame as one of our most able pianists, and as an artist in whose hands the most delicate inspirations of the greatest composers are sure to be heard to the utmost advantage. Last night's programme was full and varied. It included several vocal pieces, executed by Miss DOLBY and Miss Amy DOLBY ; amongst others, HANDEL'S great contralto song from the opera of Flavius, magnificently given by the first-named lady, a duet by MENDELSSOHN, and a couple of songs by GOUNOD. The concert was opened by one of BACH's sonatas for violin and pianoforte, by Mr. DANDO and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, the hard and quaint movements of which threw no little light upon the more elaborated construction of BEETHOVEN'S sonata in A flat major, Op. 110, which was afterwards performed, and the general tone of similar composition by MENDELSSOHN. The concert was closed by MOZART'S well-known trio in G major, executed by Messrs. LINDSAY SLOPER, DANDO, and H. W. GOODBAN. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 6 February 1852)

The first of a series of Chamber Concerts given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the pianist, took place yesterday evening the New Beethoven-rooms. Mr. Sloper played several pieces in various styles and schools, and all of them delighted the audience by bis perfect execution and refined taste; the vocalists were Miss Dolby and her sister. The concert passed off in the most satisfactory manner, and seemed to give great pleasure to the amateurs of classical music, of whom the audience was principally composed. (Globe, Friday, 6 February 1852)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper, another of our most eminent pianists, commenced a similar series of performances, on Thursday evening, at the New Beethoven Rooms, in Queen Anne-street. He, too, gave a selection from the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, with a few masterly pieces of his own. He was assisted by Mr. Dando on the violin and Mr. Goodban on the violoncello; and several Italian and English airs were sung by Miss Dolby and her sister, Miss Amy Dolby, a young lady of highly promising talent. There was a numerous and fashionable assemblage. (John Bull, Saturday, 7 February 1852) (Also: John Bull, Saturday, 7 February 1852.)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper commenced his annual series of pianoforte soirées on Thursday. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 7 February 1852)

On Thursday evening Mr. Lindsay Sloper commenced his annual series of chamber concerts. - This pianist is rising and will rise because of his enterprise in selecting music beyond the common range, and never performing it without thorough preparation. Beethoven's pianoforte Sonata, Op. 110, is too seldom played; perhaps because the last movement, - with its wonderful slow melody more impassioned than the most impassioned cavatina alternated with its dif?cult yet interesting fugue, - demands entire grasp over the ancient and modern - the strict and the sentimental - styles. - We enjoyed, too, the three Duettinos by Schumann, as the most reasonable and melodious music by their composer that we have heard - Of Mr. Sloper's own studies, four of which he also performed, we had not long ago an opportunity of speaking in praise. - The singers were Miss Amy and Miss Dolby - the former a mezzo-Soprano of promise. Among other music, Miss Dolby gave with great spirit M. Gounod's 'May' and his 'Hunting Song.' The vociferous encore of the latter must be noted as a sign of growing popularity. Having stood alone in our opinion of this gentleman for "a week and a day,"-it is due to every one that we mark every point with more than usual precision - and thus it may be fairly added, that we hear of his 'Songs of France' taking root and winning favour among the most various lovers of music in every corner of England. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 7 February 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SOIREES. Mr. Lindsay Sloper commenced his Annual Series of three performances of Chamber Music on Thursday night, at the New Beethoven Rooms. The programme, as usual at the concerts of this eminent artist, was composed of the best music, vocal and instrumental. It was as follows :- PROGRAMME. - FIRST PART. Sonata in E major, for Pianoforte and Violin, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Dando - J. S. Bach. Scena, Miss Dolby - Handel. Sonata in A flat Major. Op. 110, Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Beethoven. PART SECOND. Three Duettinos, No. 1, in A major. No. 2, in F major. No 3, in D major. Miss Kate Loder and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Robert Schumann. Duett, Miss Amy Dolby and Miss Dolby - Mendelssohn. Selection from New Studies, Op. 6, in G major. No. 7, in D major. No. 8. in B, minor. No. 9, in B major. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Lindsay Sloper. Songs of France, "May Day " and "Hunting Song," Miss Dolby. - Gounod. Trio in G major, for Pianoforte, Violin and Violoncello, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Dando, and H. W. Goodban - Mozart. The Sonata of Bach is one of his best ; the adagio especially abounds in striking and masterly progressions. It was admirably played, pianist and violinist both skillfully preserving the prim simplicity of style, best suited to the master. The Sonata of Beethoven is rarely played ; it is, nevertheless, one of his finest, and one of his most brilliant. The scherzo, although the sonata is a late work, is the only eccentric part of it. Beethoven himself has seldom surpassed the pathetic beauty of the adagio - a sort of wild, broken canto ; while among the rare fugued movements that fell from his pen, we know not of one so clear and masterly as that which constitutes the finale of this sonata, with its ingenious inversions and quaint counterpoint. Mr. Sloper's performance of this sonata was finished and effective in the highest degree. The duettinos of Schumann are trifles, more intrinsically engaging than is the usual style of this eccentric master. They were perfectly rendered by Mr. Sloper and his fair coadjutor, Miss Kate Loder. The four studies of Mr. Sloper are favourable specimens of a work which we intend shortly to review at length. We are, therefore, satisfied here to proclaim them worthy of their composer, who executed them, as he did the fine and natural trio of Mozart, with faultless accuracy. In the latter, he was supported with great ability by his associates, Messrs. Dando and Goodban. The vocal music was interesting, and Miss Dolby's perfect singing produced its usual effect, and obtained an encore for the hunting song of M. Gounod. The lovely duet of Mendelssohn was sung with the best possible taste by this distinguished artist and her young sister, Miss Amy, who promises to do credit to her name. The room was filled by an elegant and appreciative audience. The next soirée is announced for the 19th inst. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 February 1852)

Les soirées de musique de piano classique d'Alexandre Billet, Sterndale Bennett, Lindsay Sloper, vont aussi commencer. (Gazette musicale de Paris, Sunday, 8 February 1852)

On Tuesday evening Mr. Sterndale Bennett commenced his annual series of classical Soirées of pianoforte music, at the Hanover-square Rooms. He performed a very fine selection from the works of Sebastian Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, and Mendelssohn, with the addition of a few of his own elegant compositions. In the pieces which required a violin accompaniment, he had the able assistance of M. Sainton. Several vocal pieces were prettily sung by Miss Laura Baxter. The great room was quite full of company. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, another of our most eminent pianists, commenced a similar series of performances, on Thursday evening, at the New Beethoven Rooms, in Queen Anne-street. He, too, gave a selection from the works of Bach, Beethoven, and Mozart, with a few masterly pieces of his own. He was assisted by Mr. Dando on the violin and Mr. Goodban on the violoncello; and several Italian and English airs were sung by Miss Dolby and her sister, Miss Amy Dolby, a young lady of highly promising talent. There was a numerous and fashionable assemblage. (John Bull, Monday, 9 February 1852)

Saturday, 14 February 1852 : Musical Institute of London's Inaugural Meeting at Sackville-Street Rooms.

MUSICAL INSTITUTE OF LONDON.- On Saturday evening the members of this society met for the first time at their rooms in Sackville-street. The President, Mr. Hullah, delivered an inaugural address, in which he adverted to the necessity which had hitherto existed in London for a spot where musicians might meet and discuss points of interest connected with their art, and described the objects for which the society was established and its proposed operations. A quartett, composed by Mr. J. Lodge Ellerton, was then performed by Messrs. Dando, Watson, Webb and Lucas. Miss Dolby sang a song composed by Henry Lawes (who flourished in the reign of Charles I, about fifty years before Purcell) to Waller's words, " Whilst I listen to thy voice ;" a sonata of Bach's, for pianoforte and violin, was played by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Dando; and a Psalm, "By the waters of Babylon." the music composed by Mr. P. W. Waley, was sung by Mrs. Endersohn. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 16 February 1852)

THE MUSICAL INSTITUTE OF LONDON. The inauguration of this new society took place on Saturday evening at the rooms in Sackville-street, in presence of a large number of the members. Mr. Hullah, the president for the year, delivered a preliminary address, which set forth at length and with great clearness the plan of the institute, and the purposes for which it has been established. This address embraced a large variety of topics, bearing more or less upon the subject, and was listened to from first to last with undiminished attention and interest. In the course of the evening there was an attractive selection of vocal and instrumental music, including a quartet by Mr. Lodge Ellerton (performed by Messrs. Dando, Watson. Webb, and Lucas) ; a song by Henry Lawes, to Waller's verses, "While I listen to thy music " (sung by Miss Dolby) ; Mr. Waley's air, "By the rivers of Babylon" (sung by Mrs. Enderssohn) ; and a sonata of Sebastian Bach, for pianoforte and violin (executed by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Dando). (We shall offer, next week, some remarks on this new and much desired institution.) (The Musical world, Saturday, 21 February 1852)

Thursday, 19 February 1852 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Second Soirée of Chamber Music at New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

LINDSAY SLOPER'S SECOND SOIREE of CHAMBER MUSIC will take place at the New Beethoven Rooms, 27, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, on THURSDAY, February 19th, to commence at half-past eight o'clock. - Family tickets, to admit three, one guinea each, and single tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at all the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 14 February 1852) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 14 February 1852; Morning Post, Monday, 16 February 1852.)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave the second of his soirées of pianoforte music on Thursday, at the Queen Anne-street Rooms. The musical entertainments. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 21 February 1852)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Second CLASSICAL CONCERT took place on Thursday evening, at the new Beethoven Rooms, which were crowded. The pieces selected were Beethoven's sonata in A minor, Op. 23 V. & P. Prelude and fugue in B flat minor, Seb. Bach ; sonata, Scarlatti, La Forza, allegro di bravura, by Moscheles ; 'Lieder ohne worte.' Mendelssohn. The artistes were Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Blagrove, Mr. Rousselot, and Mr. F. Mori, Miss Ransford, and Mr. Swift. The two latter sang with excellent taste and feeling. Mr. Sloper's playing was delicate and masterly as usual ; Blagrove's cold and unimpassioned, but beautifully finished. (The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 21 February 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SOIREES. The second of these classical entertainments took place on Thursday night. The rooms were crowded. The programme was as follows :- PROGRAMME. - FIRST PART. Sonata in A minor (Op. 23, No. 1), for Pianoforte and Violin, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Blagrove - Beethoven. Song, "The Garland," Mr. Swift - Mendelssohn. Prelude and Fugue - Bach. Sonata, Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Scarlatti. Song; "If o'er the boundless sky," Miss Ransford - Molique. Allegro di Bravura, "La Forza," (Op. 51), Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Moscheles. PART SECOND. Trio in F major (Op. 80), for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Blagrove, Mr. Rousselot - R. Schumann. Song of France, No. 6, "Venice," Mr. Swift - Gounod. Songs, "Musing on the roaring Ocean," and "Gentle Zephyr," Miss Ransford - W. S. Bennett. Selections from the "Lieder Ohne Worte," Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Book 1, in a minor. No. 4, Book 3, in A major. No. 3, Book 3, in F major. - Mendelssohn. No. 2, The Vocal Music accompanied by Mr. Frank Mori. The sonata by Beethoven was finely played by both artists. The prelude and fugue of Bach, grave and stately ; the sonata of Scarlatti (from a Spanish set of 12, very little known), quaint and spirited ; the allegro of Moscheles, elaborate and difficult; the lieder of Mendelssohn, cabinet pictures, were all equally well played by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who excels not less in style than in mechanism, and who adapts his playing with great skill to the character of the music he is interpreting. Of Schumann's trio we have at present no opinion to offer. Its performance by no means did it justice. We believe, indeed, it had never been rehearsed. We have no great hopes of it notwithstanding. Miss Ransford sang the little gem of Molique, and Sterndale Bennett's charming songs in her own agreeable and unaffected manner. Mr. Swift deserves every praise for the style in which he gave the "Garland" of Mendelssohn, and is not to be blamed for being unable to make any effect out of the strange inspiration of M. Gounod - "Songs of France, No. 6, Venice," - the chief labour in which devolved upon the two gentlemen at the pianoforte - Messrs. Frank Mori and Lindsay Sloper, who devoted much pains to the attainment of the impossible. (The Musical world, Saturday, 21 February 1852)

The second of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's soirées took place on Thursday, the 19th, at the New Beethoven Rooms. The programme began with Beethoven's popular and striking sonata in A minor, for the violin and the pianoforte, and it was finely played by Messrs. Sloper and Blagrove. The first of Mr. Sloper's solo performances was a grand and severe specimen of classical chamber music, being the prelude and fugue of Bach in B flat minor; his second was an extremely elaborate work, the allegro di bravura of Moscheles, entitled La Forza, and his third was a selection from Mendelssohn's Lieder ohne Worte, all of which were given in a finished and masterly style. The vocal music was excellent. Miss Ransford's singing was distinguished by the best taste, and Mr. Swift sang Mendelssohn's Garland, and one of Gounod's French songs admirably. The accompaniments were sustained by Messrs. F. Mori and Sloper. (The Critic, Monday, 1 March 1852)

Wednesday, 25 February 1852 : Grand Musical Festival at Exeter Hall.

EXETER HALL.- A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL will take place on the evening of Ash-Wednesday, February 25th, on which occasion selections from the Works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and other celebrated composers, will be introduced by the following eminent artists: Mesdames Sims Reeves, Phillips daughter of Henry Phillips, Esq..) Rebecca Isaacs, Ransford, Alleyne, Eyles, Binckes, Anna Lascelles, and Evelina Garena; Messrs. Sims Reeves, Swift, Frank Bodda, Herr Jonghmans, H. Drayton and Henry Phillips; Instrumental solos: Mss Kate Loder, Miss Goddard, Messrs Demunck and Richardson. A full orchestra, conducted by M. Schira and Mr. Frank Mori. Leader: Mr. Thirlwall; Pianoforte accompanyists: Mr Lindsay Sloper and Herr Kuhe. Doors open at seven, commence at half-past seven o'clock. Admission 1s and 2s; reserved seats, 4s.; stalls numbered), 7s. Tickets and programmes to be had at all the musicsellers' (Examiner, Saturday, 14 February 1852) (Also: The Times, Monday, 16 February 1852; The Athenaeum, Saturday, 21 February 1852.)

EXETER HALL. - A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL will take place on the evening of Ash-Wednesday, February 25th, on which occasion Selections from the Works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and other celebrated composers, will be introduced by the following eminent artists: Mesdames Sims Reeves, Phillips, (daughter of Henry, Phillips, Esq.), Rebecca Isaacs, Ransford, Alleyne, Eyles, Binckes, Anne Lascelles, and Evelina Garcia; Messrs Sims. Reeves, Swift, Frank Bodda, Herr Jonghmans, H. Drayton, and Henry Phillips. instrumental solos, Miss Kate Loder, Miss Goddard ; Messrs Demunck and Richardson. A full orchestra, conducted by M. Schira and Mr Frank Mori. Leader, Mr Thirlwall. Pianoforte accompanists, Mr Lindsay Sloper and Herr, Kuhe - Doors open at Seven, commence at half-past seven o'clock - Admission 1s, and 2s.; reserved seats, 4s.; stalls (numbered), 7s. Tickets and pro grammes to be had at all the musicsellers'. (Examiner, Saturday, 14 February 1852) (Also: Examiner, Saturday, 21 February 1852.)

EXETER HALL.- A GRAND MUSICAL FESTIVAL, THIS EVENING on which occasion selections from the Works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and other celebrated composers, will be introduced by the following eminent artists: Mesdames Sims Reeves, Phillips daughter of Henry Phillips, Esq..) Rebecca Isaacs, Ransford, Alleyne, Eyles, Binckes, Anna Lascelles, and Evelina Garena; Messrs. Sims Reeves, Swift, Frank Bodda, Herr Jonghmans, H. Drayton and Henry Phillips; Instrumental solos: Mss Kate Loder, Miss Goddard, Messrs Demunck and Richardson. A full orchestra, conducted by M. Schira and Mr. Frank Mori. Leader: Mr. Thirlwall; Pianoforte accompanyists: Mr Lindsay Sloper and Herr Kuhe. Doors open at seven, commence at half-past seven o'clock. Admission 1s and 2s; reserved seats, 4s.; stalls numbered), 7s. Tickets and programmes to be had at all the musicsellers' (Daily News, Wednesday, 25 February 1852)

EXETER HALL.- A Grand MUSICAL FESTIVAL Will take place THIS EVENING, on which occasion selections from the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and other celebrated composers, will be introduced by the following eminent artists:- Mesdames Sims Reeves, Phillips (daughter of Henry Phillips, Esq.), Rebecca Isaacs, Ransford, Alleyne, Eyles, Binckes, Anne Lascelles, and Evelina Garcia; Messrs. Sims Reeves, Swift, Frank Bodda, Herr Jonghmans, H. Drayton, and Whitworth. Instrumental solos: Miss Kate Loder, Miss Goddard; Messrs. Demunck and Richardson. A full orchestra, conducted by M. Schira and Mr. Frank Mori. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall. Pianoforte accompanists, Mr. Lindsey Sloper and Herr Kuhe. - Doors open at Seven, commence at Half-past Seven o'clock.- Admission, 1s. and 2s. ; reserved seats, 4s. ; stalls (numbered), 7s. Tickets and programmes to be had at all the music-sellers. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 25 February 1852)

Thursday, 4 March 1852 : 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 THURSDAY, March 4th, to commence punctually at half-past Eight o'clock.- Family tickets, (to admit three), one guinea each, and single tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had at the principal music warehouses, and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park-square. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 28 February 1852) (Also: Daily News, Tuesday, 2 March 1852; Morning Post, Monday, 1 March 1852; The Musical world, Saturday, 28 February 1852; The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 28 February 1852.)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper had his third soirée of pianoforte music, at the Queen Ann-street Rooms, on Thursday, aided by Miss Dolby, Mr. Benson, Mr. Osborne, Mr. Lucas. Mr. Sloper is entitled to great praise for for introducing to the musical public in this country the compositions of Dr. Schumann, the husband of the celebrated pianist. Clara Wieck. Dr. Schumann enjoys a high reputation in Germany; he has composed symphonies, quartetts, trios, and opera. As usual with a new name, doctors differ here as to as to his merits, but he is entitled to a fair hearing. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 6 March 1852)

MUSIC. THE third, and last, of MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Soirées of chamber music took place on Thursday night at the New Beethoven Rooms, which were crowded to excess - convincing proof of public estimation, alike of the high class of music performed at these quiet concerts, and of the skilful and accomplished executant by whom these reunions have been projected. The pieces chosen for the occasion were Mozart's fantasia in F minor, Mendelssohn's andante in E minor, and allegro in A major, from his 'Characteristic Pieces:' Beethoven's sonata in C minor, op. Ill : Sonata in E major, op. 121, by Moscheles, and Nos. 5, 6, and 8 of his own studies for the pianoforte, op. 16. Mozart's 'Mentre ti lascio:' Beethoven's "O beauteous daughter," Loder's adaptation of Longfellow's' 'Brooklet,' and Burns's "Woe is my heart,' and 'O, were my love yon lilac fair' - the vocal pieces alternating with the instrumental. The vocalists were Miss Dolby and Mr. Benson. In Mozart's fantasia Mr. Lindsay Sloper was assisted by Mr G. Osborne and we do not desire ever to hear this splendid composition, which seems to have been written by Mozart to show to what consummate effects the 'fugue' may be rendered conducive, better performed. Nothing could be closer, neater or more consentaneous than the execution of both. The charming andante of Mendelssohn was given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper with great feeling and elegance. His exquisitely smooth and liquid execution of the restless allegro which followed it called forth at its close applause from all parts of the room - in strong contrast to which was his bold and vigorous grasp of Beethoven's majestic sonata, which is among the most gigantic even of his wild conceptions. It was one of the most striking exhibitions of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's power as a pianist which it has fallen to our lot to hear. The new sonata of Moscheles with which the second part of the concert commenced, during the first two movements, notwithstanding the masterly playing of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Lucas of the violoncello, combined, left the impression of much misplaced ingenuity of construction expended but to little purpose; and suggested the enquiry of why it was written ? The exquisite Bohemian ballad movement which followed and the allegro to which it led, hover, more than solved the enquiry. The effect of these two - of the former especially, was very marked, full of romantic melody, and singularly wild in its rhythm, it seemed instinct with gipsy life. Mr. Lucas's fine, pure tone and graceful bowing were abundantly called forth by several very trying passages in the violoncello part, which was concertante throughout. As a musical work it will add to its author's reputation; but its length and difficulties are against its general utility. Miss Dolby was less herself than usual. We do not think either of the songs she sang exactly suited her. But with even that qualification, she fell short of her usual high standard of excellence; her voice was occasionally thread and uncertain. She appeared to be laboring under the effects of a cold. Mr. Benson's two songs were sung with a carefulness and evenness of delivery most creditable to him. Each was as fine a specimen of pure manly vocalization as we desire to hear. One improvement we would suggest to him: to discard the (too common) pronunciation of "beauteous" as "bewchus." He by no means stands alone in the defect. It is a common, but a great one. Mr. Lindsay Sloper has by these Chamber Concerts, done much to advance the public taste. We tender to him our thanks for the graceful and agreeable effort. (The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 6 March 1852)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S THIRD AND LAST SOIREE. The New Beethoven Rooms were crowded on the evening of Thursday, the 4th current, Mr. Lindsay Sloper having attracted his friends and admirers by an excellent programme, as the following will show :- PART 1. Fantasia in F minor, (for two performers), pianoforte, Messrs. G. A. Osborne and Lindsay Sloper, - Mozart. Song, "O beauteous daughter," Mr. Benson, - Beethoven. Andante (in E minor), and Allegro (in A major), from the Characteristic Pieces," pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Mendelssohn. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Aria, "Mentre ti lascio," Miss Dolby, - Mozart. Sonata in C minor (Op. 111), pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Beethoven. PART II. New Sonata in E major (Op. 121), pianoforte and violoncello, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Lucas, - Moscheles. Song, "I heard a brooklet," Mr. Benson, - E. J. Loder. Songs, "Woe is my heart," "O were my love," Miss Dolby, - Walter C. Macfarren. Selection from New Studies, Nos. 5, in G major, 6, in G major, 9, in B major (Op. 16), pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, - Lindsay Sloper. We were particularly pleased with Mr. Lindsay Sloper's performance of Beethoven's grand and magnificent sonata, the deep and recondite beauties of which were felt and understood by him, and interpreted with great effect. In short Mr. Lindsay Sloper's performance was a high intellectual treat. Mr. Walter Macfarren's two Scotticised songs, so expressively rendered by Miss Dolby, are worthy of note as being tuneful and vocal. Also, Mr. Benson, in Edward Loder's charming "Brooklet" song, is to be commended for his singing, to say nothing of Beethoven's "O beauteous Maiden." (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 March 1852)

Wednesday, 24 March 1852 : Mr. Lucas's Second Musical Evening at His Residence, 51, Berners-Street.

MR. LUCAS respectfully announces that the SECOND MUSICAL EVENING will take place at his residence, 51, Berners-street, on WEDNESDAY next, at half-past 8 o'clock. Programme- Quartetts, No. 71, Haydn ; No. 1 of Op. 45, Spohr; Op. 132, Beethoven; Pianoforte Trio, Mozart. Performers -Violins, M. Sainton and Mr. Blagrove ; Viola, Mr. Hill; Violoncello, Mr. Lucas ; Piano, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Family and single tickets to be obtained only at 51, Berners-street. (Morning Post, Monday, 22 March 1852)

MR. LUCAS respectfully announces that the SECOND MUSICAL EVENING will take place at his residence, 51, Berners-street, TOMORROW EVENING, at half-past 8 o'clock. Programme- Quartetts, No. 71, Haydn ; No. 1 of Op. 45, Spohr; Op. 132, Beethoven; Pianoforte Trio, Mozart. Performers -Violins, M. Sainton and Mr. Blagrove ; Viola, Mr. Hill; Violoncello, Mr. Lucas ; Piano, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Family and single tickets to be obtained only at 51, Berners-street. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 23 March 1852)

MR. LUCAS respectfully announces that the SECOND MUSICAL EVENING will take place at his residence, 51, Berners-street, THIS DAY (WEDNESDAY), at half-past 8 o'clock. Programme- Quartetts, No. 71, Haydn ; No. 1 of Op. 45, Spohr; Op. 132, Beethoven; Pianoforte Trio, Mozart. Performers -Violins, M. Sainton and Mr. Blagrove ; Viola, Mr. Hill; Violoncello, Mr. Lucas ; Piano, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Family and single tickets to be obtained only at 51, Berners-street. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 24 March 1852) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 24 March 1852.)

Friday, 26 March 1852 : Beethoven Quartet Society's First Performance at 27, Queen Anne-Street, Cavendish-Square.

BEETHOVEN QUARTETT SOCIETY. MR. SCIPION ROUSSELOT has the honour to announce that the first performance will take place on FRIDAY the 26th inst., at 27, Queen Anne-street. Quartetts. Beethoven, No. 3, in D, 1st period ; No. 9, in C, 2nd period ; No. 12, in E flat, 3rd period; Grand Sonata in D major, Beethoven, Pianoforte. Executants - Messrs. Sainton, Cooper, Hill, and Rousselot, and Lindsay Sloper. Admission, transferable, Two Guineas ; for the 6 Meetings, Professional Subscription, not transferable, One Guinea; Single Tickets, To be had of Messrs. Rousselot and Co., 66, Conduit-street, Regent-street. (The Musical world, Saturday, 20 March 1852)

BEETHOVEN QUARTETT SOCIETY.-M. SCIPION ROUSSELOT has the honour to announce that the FIRST PERFORMANCE will take place on Friday next, at 27, Queen Ann-street. - Quartetts : Beethoven, No. 3 in D, 1st period; No. 9, in C, 2d period; No. 12. in E flat, 3d period ; grand sonata in D major, Beethoven. Executants, Messrs. Sainton, Cooper, Hill, Rousselot, and Lindsay Sloper. Admission, transferable for the six meetings, Two Guineas ; Professional Subscription, not transferable, One Guinea ; Single Tickets, Half-a-guinea, to be had of Messrs. Rousselot and Co., 66, Conduit-street, Regent-street. (Morning Post, Friday, 26 March 1852)

BEETHOVEN QUARTET SOCIETY. The above society commenced its ninth season last night, at the Queen Anne-street Rooms. The works performed were Beethoven's third, ninth, and twelfth quartets, and his pianoforte sonata in D, Op. 10, the executants being Messrs. Sainton and Cooper (violin), Mr. Hill (viola), Mr, Rousselot (violoncello), and Mr. Lindsay Sloper (pianoforte). It would be difficult to conceive a more faithful expression of the great master's conception than that given by these admirable artists. Revivified by the sympathetic hand of executive genius, his deep and subtle poetry became clear to the understanding, and appealed irresistibly to the heart. The most delicate shades of thought and feeling were rendered with perfect truthfulness, and a thorough comprehension of the author's meaning was everywhere apparent. It would be needless to describe such well-known compositions as those which constituted the programme ; and our opinion upon the general merits of the performance has been already stated ; therefore, with a tribute to Mr. Rousselot, the director of these concerts, for his honourable exertions in the cause of the classic muse, we may close this brief notice. The rooms were crowded. (Morning Post, Saturday, 27 March 1852)

Monday, 5 April 1852 : Sacred Musical Performance at Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane.

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY LANE. SACRED MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, for This One Night Only. On MONDAY next, April 5 (in Passion Week), a Grand Musical Performance, on a scale of extraordinary magnitude, win take place as above, commencing with Mehul's JOSEPH ; together with a miscellaneous Selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, from the works of the best composers, by the following distinguished artistes : Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Fedor, Mr. H. Drayton, Mr. Swift, Mr. Manvers, Mr. E. O. Toulmin, Mr. Jongmans, Mr. H. Phillips ; Mrs. Sims Reeves, Miss Dolby, Miss Crichton, Miss R. Isaacs, Miss E. Phillips (daughter of Mr. Henry Phillips), Miss Ransford, Miss P. Horton, Miss Lowe, and Madlle. E. Garcia. Pianoforte, Miss Goddard and Miss K. Loder ; violincello, M. Demunche ; accompanyists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Wilhelm Kuhe ; conductor, Signor Schira. Full Band and Chorus. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall - Dress circle, 6s.; upper boxes, 4s. ; pit, 2s. 6d.; amphitheatre, 2s.; gallery, 1s. Boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to had at the box office only. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 1 April 1852)

THEATRE ROYAL, DURRY [Sic] LANE. SACRED MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, for This One Night Only. On MONDAY next, April 5 (in Passion Week), a Grand Musical Performance, on a scale of extraordinary magnitude, win take place as above, commencing with Mehul's JOSEPH ; together with a miscellaneous Selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, from the works of the best composers, by the following distinguished artistes : Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Fedor, Mr. H. Drayton, Mr. Swift, Mr. Manvers, Mr. E. O. Toulmin, Mr. Jongmans, Mr. H. Phillips ; Mrs. Sims Reeves, Miss Dolby, Miss Crichton, Miss R. Isaacs, Miss E. Phillips (daughter of Mr. Henry Phillips), Miss Ransford, Miss P. Horton, Miss Lowe, and Madlle. E. Garcia. Pianoforte, Miss Goddard and Miss K. Loder ; violincello, M. Demunche ; accompanyists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Wilhelm Kuhe ; conductor, Signor Schira. Full Band and Chorus. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall - Dress circle, 6s.; upper boxes, 4s. ; pit, 2s. 6d.; amphitheatre, 2s.; gallery, 1s. Boxes, stalls, tickets, and places to had at the box office only. (Morning Post, Thursday, 1 April 1852)

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. SACRED MUSICAL PERFORMANCE for THIS NIGHT ONLY. On MONDAY next, April 5 (in Passion Week), a GRAND MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, on a scale of extraordinary magnitude. will take a place as above, commencing with Mehul's JOSEPH, together with a miscellaneous selection of vocal and instrumental music from the works of the best composers, by the following distinguished artistes: - Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Fedor, Mr. H. Drayton, Mr. Swift, Mr. Manvers, Mr. E. O. Toulmin, Mr. Jongmans, Mr. H. Phillips, Mrs. Sims Reeves, Miss Dolby, Miss Crichton, Miss R. Isaacs, Miss E. Phillips (daughter of Mr. Henry Phillips), Miss Ransford, Miss P. Horton, Miss Lowe, and Mdlle. E. Garcia. Pianoforte, Miss Goddard and Miss K. Loder. Violoncello, M. Demuncke. Accompanyists, Mr. Lindsey Sloper and Herr Wilhelm Kuhe. Conductor, Signor Schira. Full Band and Chorus. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall. Dress circle, 6s.; upper boxes, 4s.; pit, 2s. 6d.; amphitheatre, 2s.; gallery, 1s. Boxes, stalls, tickets, and places, to be had at the Box office only. (The Times, Thursday, 1 April 1852) (Also: The Times, Friday, 2 April 1852; Daily News, Friday, 2 April 1852; The Times, Saturday, 3 April 1852.)

THEATRE ROYAL, DRURY-LANE. - SACRED MUSICAL PERFORMANCE, for this One Night only. - Monday, April 5 (in Passion Week), a Grand Musical Performance, on a scale of extraordinary magnitude, will take place as above, commencing with Mehul's JOSEPH; together with a miscellaneous Selection of Vocal and Instrumental Music, from the Works of the best Composers, by the following distinguished Artistes : -Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Fedor, Mr. H. Drayton, Mr. Swift, Mr. Manvers, Mr. E. O. Toulmin, Mr. Jongmans, Mr. H. Phillips ; Mrs. Sims Reeves, Miss Dolby, Miss Crichton, Miss R. Isaacs, Miss E. Phillips (daughter of Mr. Henry Phillips), Miss Ransford, Miss P. Horton, Miss Lowe, and Mdlle. E. Garcia. Pianoforte, Miss Goddard and Miss K. Loder; Violoncello. M. Demunche; Accompanyists, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Wilhelm Kuhe; Conductor, Signor Schira. Full Band and Chorus. Leader, Mr. Thirlwall. - Dress Circle, 6s.; Upper Boxes, 4s.; Pit, 2s. 6d.; Amphitheatre, 2s.; Gallery, 1s. - Boxes, Stalls, Tickets, and Places to be had at the Box-office only. (John Bull, Saturday, 3 April 1852)

DRURY LANE. - A Grand Sacred Musical performance on magnanimous scale, or as the bills proclaimed, on a scale of extraordinary magnitude, took place on Monday night. The performance commenced with Mehul's Joseph, or, more properly, extracts therefrom, and finished with a miscellaneous selection on a longitudinous scale. The band and chorus of the theatre assisted, and were directed by Mr. Schira. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Kuhe officiated at the piano. (The Musical world, Saturday, 10 April 1852)

MEHUL'S JOSEPH. - This work, which has created an extraordinary sensation in the French capital, litis, wo Ibid, been selected for the performance at the grand sacred and miscellaneous concert, to take place at Drury-lane theatre, on 5th April. The names of the artistes are a guarantee of the excellence of the entertainment to be provided, as, amongst the vocalists, we find Messrs. Sims Reeves, Henry Phillips, Swift, Fedor, Drayton, Manvers, Jonghmans, Toulmin; Mesdames Sims Reeves, Evelina Garcia, Dolby, Crichton, Horton, Isaacs, Ransford, Lowe, Phillips, (daughter of Mr. H. Phillips), and others. The celebrated lady pianists, Misses Godard and Kato Loder, lend their powerful aid; and we furthermore find the names of Lindsay, Sloper, Wilhelm Kuhe; Demunck, the well known violoncellist, with M. Schira, as conductor, and a full orchestra and chorus. (The New York herald, Thursday, 22 April 1852)

Monday, 7 June 1852 : Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Annual Morning Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MISS DOLBY and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on MONDAY, June 7th, to commence punctually at half-past 2 o'clock. All the seats will be reserved. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park-square. (Morning Post, Thursday, 27 May 1852) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 27 May 1852; Daily News, Thursday, 27 May 1852.)

MISS DOLBY and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on MONDAY, June 7th, to commence punctually at half-past 2 o'clock. Vocalists: Misses L. Pyne, Amy Dolby, and Dolby; Messrs. Francis, Land, Swift, and Bodda. Instrumentalists: Signor Sivori, Herr Joachim, Signor Piatti, Signor Bottesini, Messrs. A Mellon, Watson. H. Hill, R. Blagrove, and Lindsay Sloper. Conductor, Mr. F. Mori. All the seats will be reserved. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park-square. (Daily News, Friday, 28 May 1852) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 29 May 1852; Morning Post, Wednesday, 2 June 1852; The Athenaeum, Saturday, 29 May 1852; Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 28 May 1852; Morning Post, Friday, 28 May 1852; The Literary gazette : A weekly journal of literature, science, and the fine arts, Saturday, 29 May 1852.)

MISS DOLBY and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER beg to announce that their ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the Hanover-square Rooms, on MONDAY, June 7, to commence at half-past 2 o'clock. Vocalists: Misses L. Pyne, Amy Dolby, and Dolby; Messrs. Francis, Land, Swift, and Bodda. Instrumentalists: Signor Sivori, Herr Joachim, Signor Piatti, Signor Bottesini, Messrs. A Mellon, Watson. H. Hill, R. Blagrove, and Lindsay Sloper. Conductor, Mr. F. Mori. All the seats will be reserved. Tickets, 10s 6d each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde-park-square. (The Times, Friday, 28 May 1852) (Also: The Times, Thursday, 3 June 1852.)

SIGNOR SIVORI, HERR JOACHIM, Signor PIATTI, and Signor BOTTESINI, will perform (with other eminent artists) at Miss DOLBY and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER's MORNING CONCERT, in the Hanover-square Rooms, on MONDAY June 7th, 1852, on which occasion glees by Bishop, Horsley and Webbe, will be sung by Miss L. Pyne, Miss Dolby, Messrs. Francis Land, Swift, and Bodda. All the seats will be reserved. Tickets half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street ; of Miss Dolby, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 7, Southwick-place, Hyde park. (Morning Post, Saturday, 5 June 1852) (Also: The Athenaeum, Saturday, 5 June 1852; The Musical world, Saturday, 5 June 1852; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 5 June 1852.)

SIGNOR SIVORI, Herr JOACHIM, Signor PIATTI, and Signor BOTTESINI will perform (with other eminent artists) at Miss DOLBY and Mr LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. in the HANOVER-SQUARE Rooms, on MONDAY Morning, June the 7th, on which occasion Glees by Bishop, Horsley, and Webber will be sung by Miss L. Pyne, Miss Dolby, Messrs. Land, Swift and Bodda. All the seats will be reserved. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, may be had of Messrs. Cramer and Co. 201 Regent street; of Miss Dolby, 2 Hinde street, Manchester square ; and of Mr Lindsay Sloper, 7 Southwick place, Hyde park (Examiner, Saturday, 5 June 1852)

MISS DOLBY AND MR. LINDSAY SLOPER.-The annual concert of these well known professors took place yesterday morning in the Hanover-square Rooms. There was a very full and fashionable audience. The programme, in accordance with the plan invariably adopted by the concert givers, was exclusively composed of the best materials. In place of the orchestra to which Miss Dolby and Mr. Sloper have annually accustomed their friends and the public, there was a quartet party, the strength of which may be estimated from the fact that Mendelssohn's Ottetto for stringed instruments was performed by so competent a party as MM. Joachim, Sivori, Mellon, Watson, H. Hill, R. Blagrove, Piatti, and Bottesini. Although the substitution of a contrabasso for one of the two violoncello parts was an innovation which prevented two of the movements (the scherzo and the finale) from being played at the rapid pace intended by the composer, the instrument in question being, in the hands of so unrivalled s performer as Signor Bottesini - who, if required, could have played the first violin part with equal facility - the performance of Mendelssohn's admirable composition was quite worthy of the music. Herr Joachim who is more intimately acquainted with the works of Mendelssohn than any other violinist, and who, from his long association with the great musician, is familiar with the true and original readings, played with the energy, decision, and masterly style for which he is invariably distinguished. In the quartet in G of Mozart - one of the most beautiful of the set-dedicated to Haydn - the first violin was taken by Herr Joachim's accomplished associate, Signor Sivori. Miss Dolby sang three times - first, an air by Stradella "O del mio dolce ardor," second, an English ballad "Oh let me wearily wander," and lastly, two-canzonets by Gordigiani. The air of Stradella, which is very little known, is a favourable specimen of the old Italian master, whose music it appears to be becoming the fashion to revive. Miss-Dolby sang it with the finest expression. The ballad, by Mr. A. Templar, a somewhat tame effusion, was, nevertheless, so well -declaimed that the audience encored it. The two canzonets by Signor Gordigiani, one of the very best of the modern Italian composers of chamber music, both gems, were both perfectly well sung by Miss Dolby whose versatility of talent was made no less apparent at this than at former concerts. Mr. Lindsay Sloper is a finished pianist, and every year gives additional proof of his progress as a composer. The new work of Mr. Sloper on the present occasion was a sonata for violin and pianoforte, in A. A first hearing, while affording a highly agreeable impression, did not, of course, enable us to form a decided opinion of a composition so elaborate and ambitious. We were most struck with the finale, a presto, in the tarantella style, remarkable for vivacity and entrain, written with perspicuous clearness, and constructed after the most classical models. The sonata was executed in first rate style, by the author, in conjunction with Signor Sivori. Mr. Sloper also performed Mendelssohn's fantasia in F sharp minor, dedicated to Moscheles (the last movement of which was played by Mdlle Clauss, on the occasion of her first appearance at the Musical Union), and Stephen Heller's elegant capriccio on Schubert's romance, "Standchen," in, both of which he exhibited his command of the pianoforte to the highest advantage. The rest of the programme included solos on the violoncello and contrabasso, by Piatti and Bottesini; and three glees by Messrs, Swift, Land, Francis, and Bodda; Misses L. Pyne and Dolby of the English Glee and Madrigal Union. The accompanyists were Messrs Frank Mori and Schimon. (The Times, Tuesday, 8 June 1852)

HANOVER-SQUARE ROOMS. Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave their annual concert at the above rooms, on Monday morning. The lady's fine voice and admirable talent were displayed to great advantage in a beautiful song by Stradella, two modern Italian songs, by Gordigiani, and a new ballad, bearing the very afflicting title, "My heart is breaking," composed by one Templar, whose name is new to us; and Mr. Sloper by his neat and graceful execution of Mendelssohn's "Fantasia " in F sharp minor, a sonata of considerable merit for violin and piano, composed by himself, and Stephen Heller's "Capriccio" on Schubert's " Standchen," fully maintained the reputation he deservedly enjoys as one of our best pianists. The concert commenced with Mozart's divine quartett in G major, delightfully performed by Joachim, Hill, Piatti and Sivori, who also played the violin part of Mr. Sloper's sonata, with consummate skill and expression. The programme likewise included some English glees, perfectly sung by Miss L. Pyne, Miss Dolby, Mr. Francis, Mr. Swift, Mr. Land, and Mr. Bodda; soli for violoncello and contrabasso, exquisitely delivered by Piatti and Bottesini ; and Mendelssohn's "Ottetto," for stringed instruments, to which charming work ample justice was done by Messrs. Joachim, Sivori, A. Mellon, Watson, Hill, R. Blagrove, Piatti, and Bottesini. The rooms were crowded and the concert, which was one to the best we have had this season, gave ample satisfaction to the audience. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 9 June 1852)

HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS. - Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave their annual concert at the above rooms, on Monday morning. The lady's fine voice and admirable talent were displayed to great advantage; and Mr. Sloper, by his neat and graceful execution of Mendelssohn's "Fantasia," in F sharp minor, a sonata of considerable merit for violin and piano, composed by himself, fully maintained the reputation he deservedly enjoys as one of our best pianists. The concert commenced with Mozart's divine quartett, in G major, delightfully performed by Joachim, Hill, Piatti, and Sivori, who also played the violin part of Mr. Sloper's sonata, with consummate skill and expression. The rooms were crowded, and the concert, which was one of the best we have had this season, gave ample satisfaction to the audience. (The Lady's Newspaper & Pictorial Times, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

CONCERTS OF THE WEEK. The annual morning concert of the charming contralto Miss. Dolby, and the clever composer and pianist Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was given at the Hanover-square Rooms, and attracted a large and fashionable auditory. On this occasion the two beneficiaires had enlisted Joachim, Sivori, A. Mellon, Watson, Hill, R. Blagrove, Piatti, F. Mori, and Bottesini, as instrumentalists. Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Dolby, Mr. Swift, Mr. Francis, Mr. Land, and Mr. F. Bodda sang glees to the delight of the auditory, and Miss Dolby's songs were received with the greatest applause. Mr. Sloper performed, with Sivori, a well conceived MS. sonata for pianoforte and violin with much ability, and his rendering of Mendelssohn's fantasia in F sharp minor was exceedingly effective. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S AND MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT - On Monday attracted an audience which completely filled the Hanover-square Rooms. It departed altogether from the usual routine. The concert commenced with one of Mozart's violin quartette, played in the most finished manner by Sivori, Joachim, Hill, and Piatti. Three English glees by Horsley, Bishop, and Webb were sung by the members of the Musical Union, some airs by Miss Dolby and Miss Louisa Pyne, solos played by Piatti and Bottesini, and some pianoforte solos by Lindsay Sloper. His reading of Mendelssohn's fantasia in sharp minor was praiseworthy, and a duet for the pianoforte written by Mr. Sloper for pianoforte and violin, and played by Sloper and Sivori, was highly applauded. Miss Dolby produced quite a sensation by her singing of Oh del mio' dolce ardor, by Stradella. An instrumental Wens by Mendelssohn, a prominent feature, was executed with admirable precision by Joachim, Sivori, Mellon Watson,… Hill, Blagrove, Piatti, and Bottesini. With the exception of being rather too much of one colour, the concert was one of the best of the season. (Atlas, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert. - Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave their annual morning concert on Monday last at the Hanover-square Rooms, which were filled with most fashionable and 'attentive audience, which occasion the selection did credit to the good taste of both parties. Miss Dolby sang with . Miss Dolby sang with her usual excellence, whilst Mr. Sloper's pianoforte performances left nothing to be desired. The New Musical Union glee party introduced some of the choicest specimens of their repertoire which were exquisitely rendered, particularly Sir Henry bishop's elegant glee, "When wearied wretches" and Webbe's matchless "When winds breathe soft." The instrumentalists included Joachim, Piatti, and Bottesini, who executed some of their best specimens of solo playing with the general efficiency, for which they are renowned. Agreeable as this annual invariably is, success in every respect was never more positive or deserved than on this occasion. (Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

Fourthly, while these things were going on, Miss Dolby and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were giving their bene?t entertainment. This was an excellent chamber concert. - Miss Dolby, among other music, sang a ?ne Aria by Stradella, in her best manner, an English Ballad by Mr. A. Templar, Italian Canzoni by Signor Gordigiani, and made one of the new glee party in which Miss Louisa Pyne and Messrs. Swi?t and Bodda have joined Messrs. Francis and Land, -- already producing a satisfactory ensemble. - Mr. Sloper improves as a pianist. Careful and steady, and thoroughly prepared he always was; he now exhibits increasing sensibility and decision of style. The MS. Sonata for pianoforte and violin of his composition brought forward on Monday contains good points. Among these must be numbered the distinct and elegant ?rst subject of the principal allegro, the entire minuetto, and portions of the ?nale alla Tarantella. There is, possibly, no form of composition more dif?cult than this. One of Mendelssohn's favourite purposes was to write a concert Sonata for the two instruments; but though his Catalogue Thématique shows beginning after beginning, he could never satisfy himself suf?ciently to proceed with his task. Mr. Sloper's resolution to attempt such works, in the midst of a busy London career, is not the only credit which this rapidly rising professor deserves on the occasion. The Sonata contains the promise of better things. Among other instrumentalists who assisted the Concert-givers were Herr Joachim and Signori Piatti, Bottesini, and Sivori, - and our excellent player on the viola, Mr. Hill. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

MISS DOLBY AND MR LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. - The annual concert of these highly popular artists was given in the Hanover Square Rooms" on Monday morning, and although the weather, was very, unpropitious the room was filled in every part. The concert commenced with Mozart's quartett in G major, Op. 3, No. 2, for two violins, viola, and violoncello, by Signor Sivori, Herr Joachim, Mr. Hill, and Signor Piatti, which we never heard played with such force and precision. Every modification of sound was given with the greatest minuteness, and the general effect was productive of the utmost pleasure to the audience, who applauded the quartett rapturously. Horsley's glee, "In Celia's arbour," was given with the nicest possible effect by Mr. Francis, Mr. Land, Mr. Swift, and Mr. Bodda. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was particularly, fortunate in his performance of Mendelssohn's Fantasie in F sharp. His brilliant execution and delicate touch were conspicuous as ever. Miss Dolby sang Stradella's aria, "O del mio dolce ardor," in her most chaste and admirable manner, Signor Piatti's Fantasie on the violoncello (I Puritani) was perfection. Lindsay Sloper and Signor Sivori gave general delight by the excellent style in which they performed a MS. sonata by Lindsay Sloper, and were rewarded with continuous applause. Of Signor Bottesini's Concertino it is impossible to speak too highly ; the performance of the great contra-bassist was received with distinguished favour. Miss Dolby sang, "My heart is breaking" in her most finished and happiest style, and received a hearty encore. Sir H. R. Bishop's glee, "When wearied wretches," had very great justice done to it by Miss Louisa Pyne, Miss Dolby, Mr. Swift, and Mr. Bodda, and Webb's beautiful glee "When winds breathe soft," was also excellently sung by the same artists. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave Keller's Capriccio on Schubert's Standchen, "Hark, the lark," in a very brilliant manner, and Miss Dolby gained more applause by the beautiful style in which she sang Gordigiani's Canzonetta and Canzonetta Popolari. The concert concluded with Mendelssohn's Ottetto for four violins, two violas, violoncello, and contra-basso, by Herr Joachim, Signor Sivori, Mr. A. Mellon, Mr. Watson, Mr. H. Hill, Mr. R. Blagrove, Signor Piatti, and Signor Bottesini, which constituted an admirable close to one of the best concerts of the season. The ottetto was listened to throughout with the most extreme delight, and concluded amidst loud and unanimous applause. Mr. Frank Mori and Herr Schimon conducted. (The Musical world, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICTS CONCERT. Sir Julius Benedict's annual morning concert takes precedence of similar entertainments given during the London season. He always manages to secure the services of the operatic stars for the time being, or at all events a sufficient number of them to attract a large and fashionable assemblage. For very many years past Sir Julius has had the advantage of extensive patronage from Royalty and the aristocracy ; and there are many persons to whom a list of patrons such as he is able to announce, offers strong attraction. The medium class of fashionable people will follow where those they admit as their superiors lead, and the result must be highly satisfactory for Sir Julius Benedict. on two or three previous occasions, the concert was given in the Floral Hall, adjoining the Royal Italian Opera, and a very strong contingent of the artists engaged that establishment appeared. The programme for Monday afternoon was of unusual length, and of peculiar interest to those for whom it was arranged. Madame Adelina Patti's rendering of the air, "Quest, e la canzone," from L'Etoile da Nord, is one of the most finished examples of vocalisation it is possible to conceive. The parts for the two flutes were played by Mr. Radcliffe and Mr. Young. "I mourn as a dove," from Sir Julius Benedict's St. Peter, was another of Madame Patti's solos, and being encored she gave Kathleen Mavourneen." A new quartett, "AH' alba" (also by Sir Julius), was sung by Madame Patti, Madame Monbelli, Signor Nicolini, and M. Faure. This composition is quite worthy of the composer's reputation as one of the best musicians the … It is, in truth, a singularly attractive and elegant thing of its kind. The name of M. Faure as composer and accompanist is something comparatively new. He is known to be an accomplished musician, as well as a lyric artist of the first rank. His cantico "Sancta Maria," was sung by Madame Pauline Lucca, who is equalled in expression by few of her contemporaries. Madame Lucca, charming in everything she attempts, also gave Sir Julius Benedict's beautiful song "By the sad sea waves." Madame Sessi sang in brilliant fashion some variations by Proch, written for the express purpose of exhibiting flexibility of voice, which the lady possesses in an eminent degree. Mdlle. Albani was applauded with a vehemence quite exceptional at a morning concert for her singing of the air " Caro nome," from Rigoletto. She very properly declined to repeat it. "The Skylark," by Sir Julius Benedict, and the old Scotch song "Robin Adair" were subsequently given by Mdlle. Albani. Madame Monbelli sang a Tyrolienne, "Me caro il palpito," by the concert-giver, and Mrs, Weldon's name appeared for M. Gounod's new song, "Maid of Athens." Madame Patey and Miss Edith Wynne, two vocalists able to hold their own under any circumstances, were down for songs by Sir Julius Benedict. The credit of the English school is quite safe with these ladies. Mdlle. Brandt gave a chanson by Eckert. M. Faure sang " Tantum Ergo," by Benedict; and gave romance in lieu of "Nolul Signor," which was to have been sung by Mdlle. Schalchi. Signor Bagagiolo's solo was "II monaco," Meyerbeer ; and Signor Cotogni did the best for "a canzone, Ingrata," Signor Badia. Among the remaining vocalists who figured in Sir Julius programme were Signori Naudin, Bettini, Nicolini, and Graziani ; and as instrumentalists there were Mr. Charles Hallé, Madame Norman Neruda, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, Mr. J. Thomas, Mr. Lockwood, Signor Pezze, and Mr. Pittman. Signor Vianesi, of the Royal Italian Opera, was one of the numerous accompanists. Mr. W. G. Cusins, Signor Randegger, and Signor Bevignani also assisted in this important department. (Morning Advertiser, Monday, 24 June 1872)

Wednesday, 9 June 1852 : Mr. Benson's Concert at Beethoven Rooms, 76 Harley-St.

MR.BENSON'S CONCERT.- This gentleman, one of our best concert tenors, assembled his friends on Wednesday at the Beethoven rooms, when an agreeable variety of music was performed. Mr. Benson selected Beethoven's "Adelaide," his singing of which is well known as an expressive performance, and a new manuscript song by Mr. J. L. Hatton, "Song should Breath of scents and flowers," in which he was encored. The other vocalists announced in the programme were the Misses Birch, Miss Williams, . Miss Dolby, Mr. Foster, Mr. Montem Smith, and Mr. Whitehouse. There were also pianoforte performances by Mr. T. H. Griesbach and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the latter of whom conducted. (Daily News, Saturday, 12 June 1852)

MISS DOLBY begs to announce that her SECOND SOIRÉE MUSICALE will take place, at her Residence. No. 2. Hinde Street, Manchester Square. on TUESDAY. December 7, to commence at Eight o'Clock precisely when she will be assisted by the following eminent Artistes :- Cicely Nott, Miss Maria Griesbach, Mr. Benson, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Lindsay Sloper Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Signor Regondi. Herr Koenig and Mr. Frank Mori. Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each ; to be had only on application at Miss Dolby's Residence. The THIRD and LAST SOIRÉE will take place on TUESDAY, December 21. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 4 December 1852)

Tuesday, 7 December 1852 : Miss Dolby's Second Soirée Musicale at Her Residence, 2, Hinde-Street, Manchester-Square.

MISS DOLBY BEGS to announce that her SECOND SOIREE MUSICALE will take place at her Residence, No. 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, on TUESDAY, 7th, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely, when she will be assisted by the following artistes - Miss Cicely Nott, Miss Mira Griesbach, Mr. Benson. Signor Ciabatti, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Signor Regondi, Herr Koenig, and Mr Frank Mori. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, to be had only on at Miss Dolby's Residence. The third and last Soirée will take place on Tuesday, December 21. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES MUSICALES. Miss Dolby gave the second of an announced series of three chamber concerts at her residence in Hinde-street on Tuesday evening. The selection of pieces were highly creditable to the taste of the accomplished beneficiaire, and her own delightful performances must be reckoned amongst the chief attractions of the programme. We need scarcely remind the musical public that Miss Dolby is our best contralto singer. Every frequenter of our concert-rooms is, doubtless, acquainted with her great natural and acquired abilities - In breadth, purity, and dignity of style she has certainly no superior. Her readings of the great masters are almost always textual and intellectual, and her florid execution perfectly distinct and finished. In short, there are very few artists like Miss Dolby. Few so legitimate, so well studied in all schools, or so generally satisfactory. Her powers were, on the present occasion, most happily displayed in Stradella's aria, "O del mio dolce ardor," and a clever cantata, called "Œnone," composed by Laura Barker. In these she was greatly and deservedly applauded ; and the manner in which she subsequently delivered Mr Land's new ballad, entitled " The sunshine from home," afforded a fresh proof of the comprehensiveness of her talent. The other performers who appeared were Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Koenig, Regondi, Dando, Watson, R. Blagrove, Lucas, Benson, Ciabatta, Frank Mori, Mesdames Mira Griesbach, and Cicely Nott. The rooms were crowded, and the general performance extremely good. Miss Dolby's third and last soirée is fixed for the 21st of the present month. (Morning Post, Thursday, 9 December 1852)

Miss Dolby -assisted by Miss Cicely Nott, Miss Griesbach, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Benson, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Herr Koenig, Mr. Frank Mori, and Signor Regondi -- gave the second of her soirées musicales at her, on Tuesday night. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 11 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES. - The second of these well-timed meetings had a programme of well-selected music, well executed. - A MS. Song by Mr. J. L. Hatton to words by Barry Cornwall, well sung by Mr. Benson, was perhaps the most absolute novelty :- we have also to specify with praise Signor Ciabatta's tasteful and finished performance of a Romance by Flotow. Nature has not given to this gentleman a voice of first-rate power ; but for the refined chamber singing of a thorough musician he is excellent. Miss Dolby herself sang the fine aria by Stradella, 'O mio dolce ardor,' which she has introduced to the English public, - and Miss Laura Barker's excellent cantata 'AEnone' - with her usual skill, in spite of her having been laid under tribute by this strange winter weather. Among the instrumental music, a Solo on the cornet-a-piston, by Herr König, was attractive, because of the player's beauty of tone. - Higher praise - such as belongs to good music as well as to perfect execution, - must be given to Mr. Lindsay Sloper's performance of Mendelssohn's P.F. Caprice in E minor. We have specified enough to justify the epithet above applied to Miss Dolby's musical evenings : - yet have neither mentioned all that was performed, nor named all the artists by whom she was assisted. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 11 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES. Two of these charming entertainments have already taken place (Nov. 23 and Dec. 7), at Miss Dolby's residence in the fashionable precincts of Manchester Square. On both occasions Miss Dolby has given her numerous subscribers a programme worthy of being addressed to the most refined and uncompromising taste. At her first soirée, Miss Dolby sang the air from Handel's Flavio, "Amor nel mio penar;' J. Duggan's extremely clever cantata "Oriana," from Tennyson's poem, and the song of A. Templar, "My heart is the last breaking," the last of which was encored. At her second soirée, Miss Dolby introduced Stradella's aria, "O del mio dolce ardor ;" Miss Laura Barker's imaginative scena, "Œnone" and E. Land's pretty ballad, "The sunshine of our home." How well she executed these various pieces, and what sensation she created among her admirers, need hardly be told ; No fresh eulogy could add anything to Miss Dolby's reputation. Among the other singers, at the first concert, were Miss Eliza Birch, whose graceful style and pure soprano voice were exhibited to much advantage in a sparkling ballad of Mr. Loder, "I heard a brooklet gushing," and in Kücken's song "The Tear," both of which she sang remarkably well. Miss Eliza Birch also joined Miss Dolby in Mr. Henry Smart's beautiful little duet, "Good night," and took part in a trio of Cimarosa. Mr. Pierre, a beginner, began well with Meyerbeer's aria, "Piu bianca." His nervousness could not altogether conceal his musical feeling. Mozart's third quartet, by Messrs. Blagrove, Clementi, R. Blagrove, and Lucas, and the trio in C minor of Mendelssohn, by Mrs. Thompson (late Miss Kate Loder), Messrs. Blagrove and Lucas, substantial pieces, gave substantial variety to the programme ; while as instrumental solos Mendelssohn's arduous prestissimo (caprice in F sharp minor), performed by Mrs. Thompson with admirable energy, and a new "Pascaille with variations," composed, and played in first-rate style by Herr Pauer, who modestly declined the unanimous encore awarded him, conferred interest and variety of another kind. At the second soirée, Miss Mira Griesbach sang Handel's "Let me wander," very nicely; Signor Ciabatta gave a song, by Flotow, in that artistic style for which he is deservedly respected; Miss Cicely Nott (one of Jullien's creations), made a very favourable sensation in the air from Figaro, "Deh vieni non tardar ;" and Mr. Benson sang a new and a good song of J. L. Hatton, "Song should breathe of scents and flowers," in the true racy English manner. From the vocal concerted music must be selected Signor Biletta's very clever quartet, "I Poveretti," which was excellently well rendered by Misses Cicely Nott and Dolby, Mr. Benson, and Signor Ciabatta. The substantial instrumental pieces at the second soirée were Beethoven's 2nd quartet (in G), by Messrs. Dando, Watson, H. Blagrove, and Lucas, and the variations of Haydn on those of "God preserve the Emperor," by the same gentleman, which last served as an excellent foil to the Beethoven, and showed the contrast between fine music and twaddle. We hope Miss Dolby did not introduce this worn-out piece of insipidity as a compliment to the late self-elected Emperor over the water. Beethoven's duet (Op. 69), for piano and violoncello, by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Lucas, and Mendelssohn's magnificent caprice in E (from the set of "Three Caprices," dedicated by the great composer to his friend, Mr. Klingemann), played with extreme delicacy and finish by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, were the other pieces in which the pianoforte was concerned. Signor Regondi produced his accustomed effect in his own fantasia on the Huguenots, and the effect of the concertina was balanced by that of the cornet-a-pistons, which, in the hands of the incomparable Mr. Koenig, became a human voice of the sweetest in the interpretation of Jullien's - we beg pardon, Roch-Albert's - plaintive melody of Norah. At the first soirée, Mr. Walter Macfarren was the accompanist ; at the second, Mr. Frank Mori. Both had their hands full, but not fuller than they could. Mr. Duggan's "Oriana," and Miss Barker's "AEnone," tested the mettle of either, and either emulated other in the test. The rooms were crowded, on both occasions, with fashion and connoisseurship; Lord Lansdowne was present at the second soirée, and if, as we doubt not, the third turns out as good as its predecessors, Miss Dolby will have as much reason to be satisfied as her friends and admirers to be delighted. (The Musical world, Saturday, 11 December 1852)

Tuesday, 14 December 1852 : Miss Ransford's Soiree Musicale at her residence, Welbeck-street.

Miss Ransford is giving a series of soirees musicales at her residence in Wei beck-street. In Tuesday's programme she sang, with her father and brother, in Callcott's glee, "When time was entwining," and joined Mr. Benson and Mr. Ransford in John Barnett's trio, "The magic-wove scarf." Miss Ransford also gave a bravura by Sir Henry Bishop, When peace inviting," and a Scotch ballad, very cleverly. Miss Bassano and Mr. Burdini were the other vocalists, and Mdlle. Coulon and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the pianists A new ballad, by Mr. J. L. Hatton, "Songs should breathe of scents and flowers," excellently sung by Mr. Benton, was one of the most pleasing and attractive items in the scheme. Costa s effective four-part canon, Ecco quel hero istante was well rendered by the Misses Ransford and Bassano, Messrs. Benson and Burdini. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 18 December 1852)

Wednesday, 15 December 1852 : Literary Association of the Friends of Poland's The Polish Ball and Concert at Guildhall, City of London.

POLISH BALL AT GUILDHALL ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, THE 15TH: - The committee for the management of this brilliant fete hold their meetings daily at Guildhall; and their arrangements, conducive alike to the comfort and enjoyment of the company, are nearly completed. No exertion has been spared to render the ball of this year equal in splendour and magnificence to its predecessors. The decorations and the novel pictorial effects of the most gorgeous description, displayed at the Lord Mayor's banquet, will be exhibited on the evening of the ball, next Wednesday. In addition to the ball, a very attractive concert will be given in the Council Chamber of Guildhall, supported by Mrs Endersohn, Madame Weiss, Miss Messent, Miss Ransford, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss Lascelles, Miss Cicely Nott, Mademoiselle Coulon, Mr Wrighton, Mr T. Williams, Mr Weiss, and Mr Frank Bodda; under the direction of Mr Lindsay Sloper. The prospects of the committee augur for this benevolent undertaking a most gratifying success. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 11 December 1852) (Also: Atlas, Saturday, 11 December 1852; Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 12 December 1852.)

Polish Ball at Guildhall, To Morrow, (Wednesday), the 15th Instant.-The Committee for conducting this entertainment have have nearly concluded all their arrangements, which are on the usual scale of splendour and magnificence. Lord Chief Baron Pollock has kindly consented to transfer his Court for the day of the hall to the Sheriff's Court: thus to afford more ample accommodation to the numerous company expected on the occasion. The floor of the Hall will be covered with cloth manufactured for that purpose, and every comfort provided for the visitors. The concert, which will take place in the council chamber, will be under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, supported Mrs. Endersohn. Miss Ransford, Miss Messent, Miss Cicely Nott, Miss Kate Hickson, Miss Lascelles, Mademoiselle Coulon, Madame Weiss. Mr. Wrighton, M. T. Williams, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Frank Bodda. A great number of officers from the new Militia will appear in their uniforms, and the ball will be as brilliant as all its predecessors. (Globe, Tuesday, 14 December 1852) (Also: Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 14 December 1852.)

embellished with busts and evergreens as before, the effect of which was extremely gay and pleasing. The liberality of the musical profession has ever been plenteously exhibited on these occasions, and, thanks to the voluntary assistance of several of the most eminent of our native artists, an excellent concert, under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was commenced about half-past ten o'clock in the Council Chamber, and which did not terminate until about midnight. Among the vocalists who were associated in this graceful service were Miss Ransford, Miss Messent, Mrs. Endersohn, Miss Kate Hickson, Mrs. Weiss, Mr. Wrighton, and Mr. T. Williams; while Mademoiselle Coulon was equally welcome as a pianoforte soloist. The aggregate of visitors during the evening was considerable. Probably some 1800 persons were present when the hall was at its fullest. Fancy costumes were not wanting to throw their pleasant contrasts of colour over the crowd of dancers, though they were comparatively few in number. Under the rhythmical stimulus of Mr. Adams's band, the enjoyment was prolonged to a late hour. Of the pecuniary success of the undertaking, nothing of course has as yet transpired. Among the company present were Lord Dudley Stuart, the Countess Beauchamp, Captain Townsend, M.P., Miss Agnes Strickland, - Swift, M.P., &c. (The Standard, Thursday, 16 December 1852)

THE POLISH BALL AND CONCERT took place last night in the usual locale, the Guildhall, which was crowded by an assemblage of probably even more than the average a numbers of past occasions. The earlier portion of the evening was devoted to an agreeable musical melange in the Council Chamber, and supported by Mrs. Endersohn, Madame Weiss, Miss Messent, Misses Ransford, Cicely Nott, Kate Hickson, Lascelles, and Mdlle. Coulon, Mr. Wrighton, Mr. Weiss, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. All these artists contributed to give effect to the selection, which was generally of so popular a nature as to please even the most unscientific portion of the audience, and to render almost unnecessary any criticism beyond a word of general praise, particularising, however, Madame Weiss's scena from "Der Freyschutz," and Mr. Weiss's song from Mendelssohn's a operetta, "Son and Stranger," both of which were given a with great power and effect. Nor must Mdlle. Coulon's pianoforte playing be passed over. Her performance of Prudent's difficult fantasia on airs from "Lucia," was a brilliant piece of executive display. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the conductor, and fulfilled his office with his usual skill and care. The only novelty in the programme was a song called " The Exile's Home," the words written expressly for the occasion by Charles Wyatt, and sung by Miss Ransford to a melody of Rossini's. Of course, on the termination of the concert, the dancing became more general, and was kept up for some time with unabated spirit. The hall was tastefully decorated with banners and flags, and brilliantly illuminated with gas at one end displaying a copy of Retzsch's "Benevolence," and at the other the device (in jets of gas) "Boze Zbaw Polske," (God save Poland). Amongst the visitors were the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, Sir James Duke, ,. Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, Hon. Mr. Abbott, Hon. Mr. Howard, H. Swift, Esq., M.P. (ex-sheriff), J. A. Smith, Esq., M.P., R. Monckton Milnes, Esq., M.P., T. C. Anstey, Esq., Capt. Townshend, R.N., M.P., Capt. Clifford, R.N., Countess Beauchamp, Miss Agnes Strickland, &c. (Daily News, Thursday, 16 December 1852)

THE POLISH BALL.-The annual festival in aid of the funds of the Literary Association of the Friends of Poland took place last night, at Guildhall. The arrangements were upon a more than usual scale of splendour and magnificence. A cloth, manufactured expressly for the purpose, covered the flooring of the hall, adding greatly to the convenience and comfort of the dancers. Some officers of the new militia sported their uniforms for the first time, which, together with a few Highland and fancy costumes, interspersed throughout the ballroom, added much to the brilliancy of the coup-d'oeil. A concert, under the direction of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was not the least attractive part of the entertainment, especially when it was supported by Mrs. Endersohn, Miss Ransford, Miss Messent, Miss Cicely Nott, Madame Weiss, Mr. Frank Bodda, Mr. Wrightson, Mr. Weiss, and a great number of other public favourites. The Polish ball has always enjoyed a peculiar share of the patronage of the nobility of this country, which was again manifested last night by the presence of many distinguished guests. It would be well if, upon future occasions, some contrivance were adopted for modifying the glare of the gas-light, which had a very trying effect upon the faces and dresses of the ladies. This is an evil which has long been felt, and deserves attention. Dancing was kept up to a late hour, and it was far advanced in the morning before the ball terminated. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 16 December 1852)

POLISH BALL AND CONCERT. - The annual gathering took place on Wednesday evening last at Guildhall, and was much more crowded than has been the case for some years past. The earlier portion of the evening was devoted to an agreeable musical melange, given In the Council Chamber, and supported by Mrs Enderssohn, Madame Weiss, Miss Messent, Misses Ransford, Cicely Nott, Kate Hickson, Lascelles, and Mdlle Coulon, Mr. Wrighton, Mr Weiss, and Mr Lindsay Sloper. All these artists contributed to give effect to the selection, which was generally of so popular a nature as to please even the most unscientific portion of the audience, and to render almost unnecessary any criticism beyond a word of general praise, particularising, however, Madame Weiss's scena from "Der Freyschutz," and Mr Weiss's song from Mendelssohn's operetta. "Son and Stranger," both of which were given with great power and effect. Nor must Mdlle Coulon's pianoforte playing be passed over. Her performance of Prudent's difficult fantasia on airs from "Lucia" was a brilliant piece of executive display. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the conductor, and fulfilled his office with his usual skill and care. The only novelty in the programme was a song called "The Exile's Home," the words written expressly for the occasion by Charles Wyatt, and sung by Miss Ransford to a melody of Rossini's. Of course, on the termination of the concert, the dancing became more general, and was kept up for some time with unabated spirit. The hall was tastefully decorated with banners and flags, and brilliantly illuminated with gas; at one end displaying a copy of Retzsch's "Benevolence," and at the other the device (in jets of gas) "Boze Zbaw Polske" (God save Poland). Amongst the visitors were the Lord Mayor, the Sheriffs, Sir James Duke, Lord Dudley Coutts Stuart, Hon Mr Abbott, Hon Mr Howard, R. Monckton Milnes, Esq., M.P., Countess Beauchamp, Miss Agnes Strickland, &c. (Globe, Thursday, 16 December 1852) (Also: Bell's Life in London and Sporting Chronicle, Sunday, 19 December 1852.)

MISS DOLBY begs to announce that her THIRD and LAST SOIREE MUSICALE will take place at her residence, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, THIS DAY (TUESDAY), to commence at Eight o'clock precisely, when she will be assisted by the following eminent artistes:-Miss Barclay, Mr. Francis, Mr. Land, Mr. F. Bodda, Mr. W. S. Bennett, Mr. G. A. Osborne, M. Sainton, Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lazarus, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.-Tickets, half-a-guinea each, to be had only on application to Miss Dolby, at her residence. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 18 December 1852) (Also: Morning Post, Tuesday, 21 December 1852.)

Tuesday, 21 December 1852 : Miss Dolby's Third and Last Soirée Musicale at Her Residence, 2, Hinde-Street, Manchester-Square.

MISS DOLBY begs to announce that her THIRD and LAST SOIREE MUSICALE will take place at her residence, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, ON TUESDAY, 21st inst., to commence at Eight o'clock precisely, when she will be assisted by the following eminent artistes:-Miss Barclay, Mr. Francis, Mr. Land, Mr. F. Bodda, Mr. W. S. Bennett, Mr. G. A. Osborne, M. Sainton, Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lazarus, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.-Tickets, half-a-guinea each, to be had only on application to Miss Dolby, at her residence. (The Musical world, Saturday, 18 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY begs to announce that her .THIRD and LAST SOIREE MUSICALE will take place at her residence, 2, Hinde-street, Manchester-square, TO-MORROW, the 21st Inst., to commence at Eight o'clock precisely, when she will be assisted by the following eminent artistes:-Miss Barclay, Mr. Francis, Mr. Land, Mr. F. Bodda, Mr. W. S. Bennett, Mr. G. A. Osborne, M. Sainton, Mr. Dando, Mr. Lucas, Mr. Lazarus, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.-Tickets, half-a-guinea each, to be had only on application to Miss Dolby, at her residence. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Monday, 20 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S CONCERTS. Miss Dolby is in the habit of giving three musical soirées at this season, and on Tuesday night she concluded her series of this year. Her rooms were crowded with fashionable company, and the entertainment provided for them was characterised by her usual taste and elegance. Her programme, partly vocal and partly instrumental, was varied and recherche, Its most remarkable feature was a scene from Handel's oratorio of "Belshazzar," a work which, though little known to the modern public, contains some noble specimens of the great master's genius. The scene selected by Miss Dolby was that in which the prophet Daniel expounds to the King the terrible import of the handwriting on the wall. It consists of a highly-wrought recitative and air for a contralto voice, and was given by the fair vocalist with much grandeur of style and energy of expression. Another sacred piece also produced a great effect - the 126th psalm, a solo and chorus, by Mr. Waley, the young amateur whose compositions have lately attracted so much notice is the musical world. The solo was beautifully sung by Miss Dolby, and several excellent voices gave a very good idea of the chorus. Miss Ursula Barclay sang Mozart's exquisite air, ' "L'Addio," with a rich sweet voice, a perfectly pure style, and great feeling. Several fine English glees were sung by Messrs. Francis, Land, Howe, and Bodda, members of the Glee and Madrigal Union: among them was Horsley's charming "By Celia's Arbour," which was loudly encored. Miss Cicely Nott and Miss Dolby sang two pretty duets of Mr. H. Smart's; and Miss Dolby gave a couple of Scotch and Irish airs with the graceful simplicity which is the proper style of the national ballad. The instrumental music was not less interesting. Mendelssohn's Quartet in E Minor was played by Messrs. Sainton, Watson, Dando, and Lucas; Sterndale Bennett's Sonata - due for the piano and violoncello, was executed by the composer and Mr. Lucas; Mr. Osborne and Mr. Lindsay Sloper played Mozart's air with variations in G Minor for four hands; Mr. Osborne gave several of his brilliant and popular "Morceaux du Salon;" and M. Sainton played an elegant concert-solo on the violin. Mr. Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte, and accompanied the vocal music in his usual masterly manner. We regret that Miss Dolby does not make these attractive concerts more numerous; but they have been so successful this season that we hope she may be induced to continue them. (Daily News, Thursday, 23 December 1852)

Miss Dolby gave her third and last soiree on Tuesday night, assisted by Miss Birch, Miss Barclay, Messrs. Francis, Land, Bodda, W. S. Bennett, Sainton, Dando, Lucas, Lazarus, and Lindsay Sloper. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 25 December 1852)

MISS DOLBY'S SOIREES. These re-unions have been as fashionably attended in previous seasons. The programmes have presented their usual attractions, and novelty and excellence have been equally consulted. The third and last of the series took place on Tuesday evening, and was brilliantly attended. The concert opened with a fine performance of Mendelssohn's quartet, in E minor, by Messrs. Sainton, Watson, Dando, and Lucas. Mr. Sterndale Bennett's new Sonata duo, for the piano and violoncello, the merits of which are now well known, was performed in admirable style by the composer and Mr. Lucas. Besides these, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Osborne gave a finished performance of Mozart's variations in G minor, for four hands; and the last-named accomplished professor delighted those who listened to him with his execution of three of the choicest morceaux de salon - " Le Bijou," "Nocturne," and " Evening dew." There were also two brilliant instrumental solos - both of which were admired and applauded by Miss Dolby's fashionable guests - " Solo de Concert," on the violin, composed and performed by Mr. Sainton, and "Le Réve," a romance for the clarinet, composed by Muller, and executed by Lazarus. The selection of vocal music was, as usual, good. Not to speak of Miss Ursula Barclay's "L'Addio" (Mozart), or of Mr. Frank Bodda's "Madamina" (Don Giovanni), or of the dainty madrigal, "Down in a flowery vale," with which the soirée terminated, we may just say that Miss Dolby sang a selection from Handel's Belshazzar, the solo, in a very admirable getting, of the 126th psalm, by Mr. W. S. Waley (of whom it is not too much to say, that he is one of the most promising of the young composers of the day), two national airs, "Oh! Bay of Dublin" air - the "Last rose of summer"), "Charley yet," and last, not least, two of the recently published six duets, by Henry Smart, "The Greenwood" and "The Gondola" (of which Mr. Macfarren will shortly render us some account), and sang each and every of them in that artistic manner which gives an interest to everything she undertakes. In the duets Miss Dolby was ably assisted by Jullien's interesting and promising protégé, Miss Ccely [sic] Nott. To conclude, two glees of Horsley, "By Celia's arbour," and "When the wind blows," were remarkably well sung by Messrs. Francis, Land, Howe, and Frank Bodda, members of the Glee and Madrigal Union. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 December 1852)

Miss Dolby's Concerts.-Miss Dolby has the habit of giving three musical soirees each season, and on Tuesday night she concluded her series of this year. Her rooms were crowded with fashionable company, and the entertainment provided for them was characterised her usual taste and elegance. Her programme, partly vocal and partly instrumental, was varied and recherche. Its most remarkable feature was scene from Handel's oratorio of Belshazzar. The scene selected by Miss Dolby was that on which the prophet Daniel exponods the King the terrible import of the handwriting on the wall. It consists of highly-wrought recitative and air for contralto voice, and was given by the fair vocalist with much grandeur of style and energy expression. Another sacred piece also produced a great effect-the 126th psalm, solo and chorus, Mr. Waley, whose compositions have lately attracted so much notice in the musical world. The solo was beautifully sung Miss Dolby, and several excellent voices gave a very good idea of the chorus. Miss Ursula Barclay saug Mozart's exquisite air, "L'Addio," with a rich sweet voice, a perfectly pure style, and great feeling. Several fine English glees were sung by Messrs. Francis, Land, Howe, and Bodda, members of the Glee and Madrigal Union. Miss Cicely Nott and Miss Dolby sang two pretty duets of Mr. H. Smart's; and Miss Dolby gave a couple of Scotch and Irish airs with the graceful simplicity which is the proper style of the national ballad. The instrumental music was not less interesting. Mendelssohn's Quartet in E minor was played Messrs. Sainton. Watson. Dando, and Lucas; Sterndale Bennett's Sonata-duo, for the piano and violincello, was executed by the composer aud Mr. Lucas; Mr. Osborne and Mr. Lindsay Sloper played Mozart's air with variations in G minor for four hands; Mr. Osborne gave several of his brilliant and popular Morceaux du Salon; and M. Sainton played, elegant concert solo the violin. Mr. Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte, and accompanied the vocal music in his usual masterly manner. (Bell's Weekly Messenger, Monday, 27 December 1852)

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