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Wednesday, 9 January 1861 : Mr. Howard Glover's Annual Monster Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S ANNUAL MONSTER CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 1861, to commence at one o'clock precisely, when Mr. Sims Reeves and Miss Arabella Goddard will appear, in conjunction with Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss T. Jefferys, Madame Laura Baxter, Madlle. E. Giubilei (pupil of Mr. Benedict, her first appearance), Miss Gerard, Miss Eliza Horder, the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole (her first appearance since her severe illness), and Madlle. Parepa (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.) Mr. Swift, Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union- Miss J. Weiss, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Land, and Mr. Lawler- under the direction of Mr. Land. His Highness Prince George Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct a select Choir of 100 Voices. Instrumentalists- Violins, Herr Molique and Mr. Sainton; flute, Mr. Sydney Pratten; clarionet, Mr. Lazarus ; violoncello, Mr. Paque. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. G. Cusins. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. Sofa stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 2s.- to be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 29 December 1860) (Also: London Evening Standard, Tuesday, 8 January 1861; Morning Post, Saturday, 5 January 1861; Morning Post, Monday, 7 January 1861.)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S ANNUAL MONSTER CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY morning, January 9, 1861, on which occasion the following artists will appear:- Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Balfe, and Miss Arabella Goddard, Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Poole, Madame Laura Baxter Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Stabbach, Miss Lascelles, the Misses Brougham, Miss Theresa Jefferys, Miss Eliza Horder, Miss Gerard, and Mlle. Parepa, (by kind permission of E.T. Smith, Esq.); Mr. Swift, Mr. G. Perren, M. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas and Mr. Wilbye Cooper; M. Sainton, Mr. Sydney Pratten, Mr. Lazarus and Herr Molique; Mr. Benedict, Mr. L. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. His Highness Prince George Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct a select choir of 100 voices, who will perform Russian hymns belonging to the service of the Greek Church, for the first time in this country. The celebrated London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. E. Land, will also sing some of their newest and most popular pieces. Stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, numbered, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; Tickets to be had of Messrs. Chappell and Co.,50 New Bond-street, and all musicsellers. Engagements are pending with other eminent artists whose names will be duly announced. (The Times, Tuesday, 1 January 1861)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S ANNUAL MONSTER CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY, Jan. 9, 1861, to commence at 1 o'clock precisely, when Mr. Sims Reeves and Miss Arabella Goddard will appear, in conjunction with Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss T. Jefferys, Madame Laura Baxter, Madlle. E. Giubilei (pupil of Mr. Benedict, her first appearance), Miss Gerard, Miss Eliza Horder, the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole (her first appearance since her severe illness), and Madlle. Parepa (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.) Mr. Swift, Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union- Miss J. Weiss, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Land, and Mr. Lawler- under the direction of Mr. Land. His Highness Prince George Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct a select Choir of 100 Voices. Instrumentalists- Violins, Herr Molique and Mr. Sainton; flute, Mr. Sydney Pratten; clarionet, Mr. Lazarus ; violoncello, Mr. Paque. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. G. Cusins. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. Sofa stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 2s.- to be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (The Times, Wednesday, 2 January 1861) (Also: The Times, Thursday, 3 January 1861.)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S ANNUAL MONSTER CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, TO-MORROW, Jan. 9, to commence at one o'clock precisely, when Mr. Sims Reeves and Miss Arabella Goddard will appear, in conjunction with Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss T. Jefferys, Madame Laura Baxter, Madlle. E. Giubilei (pupil of Mr. Benedict, her first appearance), Miss Gerard, Miss Eliza Horder, the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole (her first appearance since her severe illness), and Madlle. Parepa (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.) Mr. Swift, Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union- Miss J. Weiss, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Land, and Mr. Lawler- under the direction of Mr. Land. His Highness Prince George Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct a select Choir of 100 Voices. Instrumentalists- Violins, Herr Molique and Mr. Sainton; flute, Mr. Sydney Pratten; clarionet, Mr. Lazarus ; violoncello, Mr. Paque. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. G. Cusins. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. Sofa stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 2s.- to be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Thursday, 3 January 1861) (Also: Illustrated Times, Saturday, 5 January 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 8 January 1861.)

… Miss Mina Poule, Miss Topham, Mdlle. Pauline Yanera, Mdlle. E. Guibilei (pupil Mr. Benedict, her first appearance). Miss Gerard, Miss Eliza Horder. the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole (her first appearance since her severe illness), and Mdlle. Parepa (by the kind permission E. T. Smith. Esq.), Mr. Swift, Mr. George Perren, r. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union Miss J. Wells, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Land, and Mr. Lawler, under the direction of Mr. Land. His Highness Prince George, Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct select choir of 100 voices, instrumentalists-Violins, Herr Molique and M. Sainton ; Flute, Mr. Sidney Pratten: Clarinet. Mr. Lazarus; Violoncello, Mr. Paque. Conductors: Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger. Mr. Harold Thomas Mr. G. Cusins, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. Sofa Stalls, 7s.; Reserved Seats, 5s.; Balcony, 3s.; Unreserved seats, 2s. To be had of Messrs. Chappell … [Abridged] (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 5 January 1861)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S ANNUAL MONSTER CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, THIS DAY, January 9, to commence at one o'clock precisely, when Mr. Sims Reeves and Miss Arabella Goddard will appear, in conjunction with Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Lascelles, Miss Stabbach, Miss T. Jefferys, Madame Laura Baxter, Madlle. E. Giubilei (pupil of Mr. Benedict, her first appearance), Miss Gerard, Miss Eliza Horder, the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole (her first appearance since her severe illness), and Madlle. Parepa (by the kind permission of E. T. Smith, Esq.) Mr. Swift, Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, and the London Glee and Madrigal Union- Miss J. Weiss, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Land, and Mr. Lawler- under the direction of Mr. Land. His Highness Prince George Galitzin has kindly consented to conduct a select Choir of 100 Voices. Instrumentalists- Violins, Herr Molique and Mr. Sainton; flute, Mr. Sydney Pratten; clarionet, Mr. Lazarus ; violoncello, Mr. Paque. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. G. Cusins. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. Sofa stalls, 7s.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; unreserved seats, 2s.- to be had of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street; and of Mr. Howard Glover, at 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 9 January 1861)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S CONCERT. The concerts given by Mr. Howard Glover are among the remarkable features of the musical season. Whenever and wherever they are given an immense congress of amateurs are sure to be assembled. St. James's Hall, yesterday morning, was, notwithstanding the severity of the weather, no exception to the rule. Upwards of 1,500 persons filled the room, and listened attentively to the excellent programme provided for them - a monster programme it was, in truth, but one superior to the general run of such entertainments. Instance the selection from Mr. E. Loder's opera of the "Night Dancers ;" the performances of a select choir of 100 voices under the conductorship of his Highness Prince George Galitzin, of a Russian hymn and a psalm from the service of the Greek Church (the principal parts of which were charmingly rendered by Miss Theresa Jefferys, Miss Augusta Thomson, and Miss Lascelles) ; a selection, suited to the lovers of light French music, from Victor Masses opera of "Queen Topaze," recently produced at Her Majesty's Theatre ; and some glees excellently sung by the members of the London Glee and Madrigal Union (Messrs. Baxter, Cumming, Lawler, and Land). But these are but "drops in the ocean," and we name them merely to show the variety of styles of music offered to the critical ears of the public, and not with the intention of analysing the musical merits of the programme in detail, as it would occupy much more space than we can afford. We must therefore content ourselves with mentioning a few more of the most prominent features of Mr. Howard Glover's entertainment, and leave the rest to the imagination of our readers. The first appearance of Madlle. Giubilei, a pupil of Mr, Benedict, ought to be recorded, owing to the success she deservedly obtained. The grand air from Meyerbeer's "Prophète," "Ah! mon fils," rendered so famous by Madame Viardot, was indeed done ample justice to by the debutante, who possesses a fine mezzo soprano voice, and sings with considerable artistic skill Miss Giubilei will be a welcome addition to the concert-room. Mozart's lovely cavatina from "Don Giovanni," "Batti, batti," was sung by Miss Theresa Jefferys, one of the most rising young vocalists of the day, in a way that gained her the warm admiration of the audience; and she was ably supported in the violoncello obbligato part by M. Paque. The clever singing of Miss Stabbach in the grand aria from "Der Freischütz," "Softly sighs the voice of evening," must not pass without a word of praise ; nor that of the Misses Brougham in Mozart's duet " Sull' aria." The great attraction to the lovers of vocal music was Mr. Sims Reeves, whose appearance on the platform was of course the signal for a burst of applause from all parts of the room. Our great English tenor was never in finer voice. His singing of Beethoven's grand love-song, "Adelaida," was full of tenderness and replete with earnest and passionate feeling. When we add that the pianoforte accompaniment was played by Miss Arabella Goddard, we need scarcely say that the effect was perfect. Mr. Sims Reeves also introduced a new ballad, composed expressly for him by Mr. Balfe (who accompanied him), entitled "Fresh as a rose," one of those charming bagatelles that flow so freely and elegantly from his always ready pen. It was encored enthusiastically, and Mr. Reeves was obliged to return to the platform and repeat it, which he did with, if possible, greater effect. Madame Weiss, Madame Laura Baxter, Madlle. Vaneri, Miss Mina Poole, Miss Eliza Horder (a pupil of Mr. Glover, who sang "Ombre legere," from " Dinorah," capitally), Miss Topham, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, the careful and intelligent basso, Mr. Lewis Thomas, also contributed their share to the success of the vocal part of the concert. The instrumental portion of the programme consisted of a pianoforte fantasia - the well-known and popular "Where the bee sucks,'' composed by Mr. Benedict - played magnificently by Miss Arabella Goddard, who, vociferously encored, gave Thalberg's variation, "The Last Rose of Summer," which met with the same success. Solos on the violoncello by M. Paque, and on the violin by M. Sainton, were also presented; besides a very fine performance by Herr Molique and Mr. Lindsay Sloper of the beautiful sonata in B flat, for piano and violin, by Dussek, so often heard at the Monday Popular Concerts. The accompanists at the pianoforte were Messrs. Benedict, Harold Thomas, G. Cusins, F. Berger, Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Howard Glover. The entire concert afforded unequivocal satisfaction. (Morning Post, Thursday, 10 January 1861)

MUSIC. MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S CONCERT. Mr. Glover gave his "Annual Monster Concert" (as he himself calls it) yesterday morning, at St. James's-hall. It was well entitled to be so called ; for it was of monstrous magnitude in all its dimensions. Of the performers it may be said that their name was legion. Among the vocalists there were Miss Parepa, Madame Catherine Hayes, Miss Augusta Thomson, Madame Louisa Vinning, Madame Weiss, Miss Lascelles, Madame Laura Baxter, Miss Gerard, the Misses Brougham, Miss Poole, Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Swift, Mr. Perren, Mr. Thomas, and Mr. Wilbye Cooper. There were the members of the London Glee and Madrigal Union, under the direction of Mr. Land. A select choir of a hundred voices, conducted by his Highness Prince Galitzin, sang several sacred choral pieces from the service of the Greek church. Then, for instrumentalists, there were Miss Arabella Goddard, Herr Molique, M. Sainton, Mr. Sydney Pratten, Mr. Lazarus, and M. Paque. And this tuneful host was officered by no less than six conductors-Mr. Benedict, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Balfe. The programme was the bill of fare of a perfect Lord Mayor's feast of music. There were between forty and fifty pieces, many of them instrumental performances of considerable length. And we must add, that the selection, though it presented little novelty and consisted chiefly of things well known to the musical public, was marked throughout by taste and judgment, and displayed to the best advantage the gifts and qualities of the several performers. It was a concert calculated, as a whole, to satisfy the keenest appetite, while those who partook of any portion of it could not fail to meet with something that was pleasing and interesting. The hall was crowded, and the principal performances were received with warm demonstrations of approbation and pleasure. (London Express, Thursday, 10 January 1861) (Also: Atlas, Saturday, 12 January 1861.)

Tuesday, 2 April 1861 : Mr. Ransford's Annual Grand Concert (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 2. Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock, Vocalists:-Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole. Ransford, Eyles, Marian Moss, C. Williams, Harriett Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells and Madame Sainton Dolby - Messrs. George Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving. William Merrack, and Ransford. Instrumentalists:-Grand Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard. Violin: Mr. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet: Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform Selections from popular Operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B, Berger, and J. L. Hutton. Sofa Stalls, 6s,; Balcony, 3s.: Body of the Hall, 2s,; Gallery or Orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son 2, Princes-street, Oxford-street, Regent-circus. (The Era, Sunday, 24 March 1861) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Friday, 29 March 1861; The Era, Sunday, 31 March 1861; Morning Post, Saturday, 30 March 1861; The Times, Monday, 1 April 1861; London Evening Standard, Friday, 29 March 1861; Daily News, Thursday, 28 March 1861; London Evening Standard, Tuesday, 26 March 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 26 March 1861; Daily News, Saturday, 30 March 1861; Morning Post, Thursday, 28 March 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.-Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERTS, TUESDAY EVENING, April 2nd open at seven; to commence at Eight o'clock.- Vocalists-Mesdames Thomas, Poole, lee, Maria Moss. C. Wilhame. Harriet Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca 1 -aacs, Elist Mella,and Madame Sainton Dolby. Messrs. Geo. Perren. J. Morgen, Allan Irving, William Merrick, and Ransford. Instrumentalists-Grand Pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard; Violin, M. Vieuxtemps: Clarionet. Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform a selection from the most popular operas. Conductors - Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B. Berger, J. L. Hatton. Sofa Stalls, 6s.; Balcony. [?]s.; body of the Hall, 2s.; or 1s. 6d. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and Messrs. Ransford and Son, 1, Princes-street, Oxford-street (Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 26 March 1861) (Also: Morning Advertiser, Thursday, 28 March 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- MR. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, on TUESDAY EVENING, April 2nd. Doors open at Seven, to commence at Eight o'clock. Vocalists: Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole, Eyles, Ransford, Marian, Moss, C. Williams, Harriet Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells, and Madame Sainton-Dolby; Messrs. Geo. Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving, William Merrick, and Ransford. Instrumentalists: Grand Pianoforte, Miss Arabella Goddard; Violin, M. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet, M. Lazarus; Violoncello, M. Ernest Vieuxtemps. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform selections from the most popular operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, E. Berger, and J. L. Hatton. Sofa stalls, 6s.; balcony, 3s.; body of the hall, 2s; gallery or orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son, 2 Princes Street, Oxford Street, Regent Circus. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 March 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, To-morrow EVENING, April 2. Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock, Vocalists:-Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole. Ransford, Eyles, Marian Moss, C. Williams, Harriett Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells and Madame Sainton Dolby - Messrs. George Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving. William Merrack, and Ransford. Instrumentalists:-Grand Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard. Violin: Mr. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet: Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform Selections from popular Operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B, Berger, and J. L. Hutton. Sofa Stalls, 6s,; Balcony, 3s.: Body of the Hall, 2s,; Gallery or Orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son 2, Princes-street, Oxford-street, Regent-circus. (Daily News, Monday, 1 April 1861) (Also: The Standard, Monday, 1 April 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, To-morrow EVENING (TUESDAY). Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock, Vocalists:-Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole. Ransford, Eyles, Marian Moss, C. Williams, Harriett Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells and Madame Sainton Dolby - Messrs. George Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving. William Merrack, and Ransford. Instrumentalists:-Grand Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard. Violin: Mr. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet: Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform Selections from popular Operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B, Berger, and J. L. Hutton. Sofa Stalls, 6s,; Balcony, 3s.: Body of the Hall, 2s,; Gallery or Orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son 2, Princes-street, Oxford-street, Regent-circus. (Morning Post, Monday, 1 April 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, THIS EVENING, April 2. Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock, Vocalists:-Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole. Ransford, Eyles, Marian Moss, C. Williams, Harriett Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells and Madame Sainton Dolby - Messrs. George Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving. William Merrack, and Ransford. Instrumentalists:-Grand Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard. Violin: Mr. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet: Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform Selections from popular Operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B, Berger, and J. L. Hutton. Sofa Stalls, 6s,; Balcony, 3s.: Body of the Hall, 2s,; Gallery or Orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son 2, Princes-street, Oxford-street, Regent-circus. (Daily News, Tuesday, 2 April 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. Mr. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL GRAND CONCERT, THIS EVENING (TUESDAY), April 2. Doors open at Seven; to commence at Eight o'clock, Vocalists:-Mesdames Augusta Thomson, Poole. Ransford, Eyles, Marian Moss, C. Williams, Harriett Lee, Jane Palmer, Rebecca Isaacs, Eliza Hughes, M. Wells and Madame Sainton Dolby - Messrs. George Perren, J. Morgan, Allan Irving. William Merrack, and Ransford. Instrumentalists:-Grand Pianoforte: Miss Arabella Goddard. Violin: Mr. Vieuxtemps; Clarionet: Mr. Lazarus. The Band of the Coldstream Guards will perform Selections from popular Operas. Conductors: Messrs. W. Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, B, Berger, and J. L. Hutton. Sofa Stalls, 6s,; Balcony, 3s.: Body of the Hall, 2s,; Gallery or Orchestra, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had at the Hall, and of Messrs. Ransford and Son 2, Princes-street, Oxford-street, Regent-circus. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 2 April 1861)

Sunday, 21 April 1861 : Concert for a Charitable Purpose (Evening) at Horns Assembly Rooms, Kennington.

HORNS ASSEMBLY ROOMS, Kennington. - A CONCERT for a charitable purpose will be given at the above Rooms, on Monday evening, April 21st, for which the undermentioned artistes have kindly given their gratuitous services :-Miss Augusta Thomson Miss Marian Moss, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby-Mr. John Foster, Mr. Montem Smith, and Mr. Lawler Solo pianoforte - Miss Eleanor Ward. Violin - M. Sainton. At the pianoforte - Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Doors open at half-past 7, concert to commence at 8. stalls 4s.; reserved seats, 2s. 6d. back seats, 1s. Tickets may be had at Pigott's library, Kennington-park; and at Mr. Hodgson's, Kennington-park, where a plan of the stalls may be seen and places secured. (The Times, Friday, 19 April 1861)

Thursday, 2 May 1861 : The Vocal Association's Evening Subscription Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- THURSDAY EVENING, May 2 ,at Eight precisely.- M. Ole Bull (the great violinist), Signor Gardoni (from the Royal Italian Opera), Madame Lemaire (from Her Majesty's Theatre), and Herr Herrmanns, at the CONCERT of the VOCAL ASSOCIATION, on the above date ; also, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict will perform a duett on two pianofortes. Madrigals and part-songs by the Choir of 200 voices. Conductor, Mr. Benedict.- Tickets, 5s., 3s., and 1s. each ; at the principal Music Shops, and St. James's Hall ticket-office, 28, Piccadilly (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 27 April 1861) (Also: The Athenaeum, Saturday, 27 April 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. - THURSDAY EVENING, May 2nd, at Eight o'clock precisely. M. OLE BULL (the great Violinist). Signor GARDONI (from the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden). Madame LEMAIRE (from Her Majesty's Theatre), and HERR HERMANS, at the CONCERT of the VOCAL ASSOCIATION - on the above date ; also Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER and Mr. BENEDICT will perform a Duet on two Pianofortes. Madrigals and Part-songs by the Choir of 200 voices. Conductor, Mr. BENEDICT. Tickets, 5s., 3s., and 1s. each, at St. James's Hall Ticket Office, 28 Piccadilly. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 April 1861)

THE VOCAL ASSOCIATION will, by particular desire, repeat the performance of Meyerbeer's setting to the Lord's prayer - "Pater Noster" - at their next subscription Concert, Thursday, May 2nd. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict will perform a duet on two pianofortes, Hommage a Handel." The Concert will be under the direction of Mr. Benedict. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 April 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- To-morrow EVENING (THURSDAY) ,at Eight precisely.- M. Ole Bull (the great violinist), Signor Gardoni (from the Royal Italian Opera), Madame Lemaire (from Her Majesty's Theatre), and Herr Herrmanns, at the CONCERT of the VOCAL ASSOCIATION, on the above date ; also, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict will perform a duett on two pianofortes. Madrigals and part-songs by the Choir of 200 voices. Conductor, Mr. Benedict.- Tickets, 5s., 3s., and 1s. each ; at the principal Music Shops, and St. James's Hall ticket-office. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 1 May 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- THIS EVENING, May 2, at Eight precisely.- M. Ole Bull (the great violinist), Signor Gardoni (from the Royal Italian Opera), Madame Lemaire (from Her Majesty's Theatre), and Herr Herrmanns, at the CONCERT of the VOCAL ASSOCIATION, on the above date ; also, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict will perform a duett on two pianofortes. Madrigals and part-songs by the Choir of 200 voices. Conductor, Mr. Benedict.- Tickets, 5s., 3s., and 1s. each ; at the principal Music Shops, and St. James's Hall ticket-office. 28 Piccadilly W. (Morning Post, Thursday, 2 May 1861) (Also: Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 2 May 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. - THE VOCAL ASSOCIATION, TO-NIGHT, May 2, at 8 o'clock. Artists - Mlle. Lemaire, Mdlle. Georgi, Mdlle. Billing, Miss Saunders, Mrs. Abbot, and Miss Fanny Rowland, Signor Gardoni, Herr Herrmans. Violin, M. Ole Bull; duet, with two pianofortes, .M. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Pianist, Herr Wilhelm Ganz; and harp, Messrs. Oberthür and Layland. Madrigals and part songs by the choir of 200 voices. Conductor-M. BENEDICT. Tickets, 5s., 3s. and 1s., at the principal music shops, and St. James's-hall. Carriages may he ordered at 10.30. (The Times, Thursday, 2 May 1861)

Vocal Association. -The fourth Subscription Concert came off on Thursday evening, and exhibited all that extreme variety for which these entertainments are remarkable. Out of the twenty-four pieces put down in the programme (too many by nearly one half), the following were assigned to the choirs:- Motet, "Sanctus " (Bortniansky) ; part song, " Oh ! by rivers " (Bishop); Garibaldi Hymn (W. Spark); "Pater Noster" (Meyerbeer) ; Madrigal, "Oh, waste not, pining lovers " (Handel); part song, "Bless'd be the home" (Benedict); part song, "Oh, hills! oh, vales!" (Mendelssohn); part song, "The Forest" Mendelssohn); and Preghiera from Most in Egitto (Rossini); enough, in all conscience, for one evening's work. The choir was admirable throughout. Mr. Benedict is always on the look out for novelty, and some fine day, it may be, will pick up a Banti or a Mara. His new importation this time was a Mlle. Georgi, an Italian of course, with a capital low voice, who sang the aria, "Pensa alla patria," from the Italiana in Algeri, with good effect; but will hardly turn out a Pizzaroni or a Malibran. M. Ole Bull again astonished his hearers by the wonders of his mechanism and the prodigalities of his fancy. He played an adagio religioso of his own composition, which was vociferously redemanded; and variations on "Di tanti palpiti," after which he was recalled. Signor Gardoni proved one of the eminent attractions of the concert. He sang Beethoven's "Adelaida" and the romanza "Una furtiva lagrima," from L'Elisir d'Amore, both in his most expressive manner. Herr Hermanns, the new German bass, sang an air from Boieldieu's Jean de Paris - an opera we should like to hear more of - and a German lied by Schaffer, his powerful voice and deep low tones striking the audience as with a sledge-hammer. Miss Fanny Rowland sang a cavatina by Mercadante very skilfully, and Mr. Macfarren's song, "I hear thy voice in dreaming hours," with charming taste and feeling. The other vocalists were Madame Lemaire, Mlle. Billing, Miss E. Saunders, and Mrs. R. F. Abbot, all of whom more or less contributed their quota of gratification. To the amateurs of the pianoforte the concert was made doubly interesting by the performance of Moscheles' duet for two pianofortes, "Hommage a Handel," executed by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Benedict; and Mr. Benedict's pianoforte solos, "Cherry ripe" and "La Lutine," by Mr. Lindsay Sloper- both brilliant, performances. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 May 1861)

The Concert of the Vocal Association alluded to last week claims a word, because of the singular manner in which it was composed. The choir appears to make little progress, and not largely to add to its repertory. Professor Moscheles's excellent duett, 'Hommage à Handel,' played with great spirit by Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was welcome ; so, too, was Signor Gardoni, who is acceptable in no common degree as a concert singer.-Of M. Ole Bull this opportunity may be taken to say that he has changed singularly little since he appeared last in London, more than twenty years ago, and that he might still become a great player were he not spoilt by wilful eccentricities assumed in imitation of Paganini. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 11 May 1861)

THE VOCAL ASSOCIATION. - Such a programme as that issued on the 2nd inst. at St. James's Hall was enough to operate adversely upon the nervous system of the most patient of mankind. Three full hours of unresting attention to part-song, motet, aria, cavatina, lied, romanza, &c., is quite as much as any musical cormorant can endure, probably more than he can digest. Mr. Ole Bull relieved the dullness of the vocalisms by a violin solo with harmonium accompaniments, and also with variations on "Di tanti palpiti " without any assisting instrument. Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper introduced a duet for two pianofortes composed by Moscheles, and known to the musical world under the appellation "Hommage a Handel." Among the chief vocalists were Mlle. Lemaire and Sig. Gardoni. We repeat that the bill contained too many items, and to its length may be attributed the waning interest perceptible long before the foot of the programme was arrived at. (The Critic, Saturday, 11 May 1861)

Friday, 3 May 1861 : The Vocal Association's Conversazione at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

The Vocal Association had a conversazione at St James's Hall on Wednesday night, when some curious works of art were exhibited. Amongst the vocalists and instrumentalists who won distinction were Mdlle. Del Bianco, Miss Banks, the Swiss singers, Signor Delle Sedie, Senor Sarasate, Senor Belart, Jules Lefort, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Benedict, Herr Oberthür, &c. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 25 May 1861)

Signor and Mdme. Ferrari's concert at St. James's Hall on Tuesday, evening was also an entertainment of extraordinary excellence. They are vocal instructors (as our musical readers know) of the highest eminence; and their performances on this occasion showed that they are able to teach by example as well as by precept. Mdme. Ferrari's singing of Mozart's celebrated cantata, "Non temer, amato, bene " (in which she was admirably accompanied on the piano by Mr. Lindsay Sloper), was model of clear execution, pure taste, and just expression, entirely free from every tendency to garish display; ; and Signor Ferrari sang noble air from one of Handel's Italian operas with manly simplicity and vigour. Alboni, who was again a chief object of attraction, sang several of her most favourite morceaux; and Mr. Tennant again delighted the audience with his sweet voice and expressive style. There was some admirable instrumental music; the performers being Mr. Charles Hallé, M. Wieniawski (who is just arrived in London), and Herr Lidel. The hall was crowded to the doors. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 25 May 1861)

The Vocal Association.- The meeting which took place on Wednesday evening was not of the same character as those gatherings on which, from time to time, it is our duty to comment. The members met their friends in social intercourse, and in the general amenities of a conversazione. The brilliantly decorated hall on this occasion presented an appearance of more than ordinary light and colour. The scene was the more animated from the continual motion, and from that universal hum which distinguishes a crowd assembled to find its own amusement, and not to sit quietly while such is provided. To be sure, there was something to be done in the accustomed way of listening; for, besides a selection of madrigals and part songs by the choir, Miss Banks, Miss Delafield, Miss Lisle, Miss Stabbach, Miss Messent, Miss Jessie Cole, the Swiss Female Singers, Herr Formes, M. Jules Lefort, Signor Belart, and Signor Delle Sedie, contributed to the vocal department of an incidental concert, in which Mlle. del Bianco, Senor Sarasate, Herr Engel, Herr Kosleck, Herr Oberthür, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. Berger, Mr. W. Ganz, Mr. W. Layland, and Mr. Benedict were the instrumentalists. It was in the pauses that the company found opportunities of inspecting many curious objects and attractive works of art. In the former category were MSS. of Beethoven and of Mendelssohn, and a harpsichord with double row of keys. Painting and sculpture had been lent for the occasion; and a very interesting display of photographs completed the exhibition. Altogether the Vocal Association may be congratulated on having afforded a treat to its friends, and a proof of vitality in its own organisation. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 May 1861)

The Conversazione of the VOCAL ASSOCIATION, which took place on Wednesday evening, at St. James's Hall, was altogether an exceedingly brilliant and animated affair. Many curious objects and works of high interest to the art were exhibited. Several manuscripts of Beethoven and Mendelssohn were among the articles submitted for inspection; and among the curiosities of antique manufacture was a harpsichord, with double rows of keys. Of course, paintings and sculpture constituted a large measure of the things exhibited, while there was added a considerable display of photographic likenesses of celebrated musicians. The selection of music given was of the recherche kind, and comprised glees, madrigals, and part songs, by the choir of the Vocal Association, under the direction of Mr. Benedict; vocal solos by Miss Banks, Miss Delafield, Miss Lisle, Miss Stabbach, Miss Messent, Miss Jessie Cole, Herr Formes, M. Jules Lefort, Signor Belart, and Signor Delle Sedie; National songs by the Swiss Female Singers, and instrumental performances by Mdlle. Del Bianco, Senor Sarasate, Herr Engell, Herr Kosleck, Herr Oberthür, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Francisco Berger, Herr Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. W. Layland, and Mr. Benedict. The conversazione was of the most attractive character, and appeared to afford great gratification to the numerous company assembled. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 28 May 1861)

VOCAL ASSOCIATION, ST. JAMES'S HALL. The progress of this popular and important section of our metropolitan musical societies was never more apparent than on the evening of the 3rd ult. The improvement in the execution of Meyerbeer's "Pater noster," which appears steadily achieving popularity, was very perceptible, even from the period of the previous concert to the one in question ; while the singing of some of the part-songs left little to be desired ; especially we may notice Mendelssohn's delightful "O hills, O vales," in which the rhythm of the melody was carefully marked, and the alternate swell and fading away of the forte and pianissimo passages charmingly given. Of the Garibaldi chorus, which we noticed as a spirited piece de circumstance in our last, we need only observe that the fervour with which it was sung seemed even to have increased since we first heard it ; in the last verse particularly, the voices were unanimous in keeping well together, and the effect was excellent. The principal solo singers were Mdlle. Lemaire, Miss Fanny Rowland, Gardoni, and Herr Hermanns - a new bass singer, with a voice of remarkable depth and power, but with ample scope for improvement. We say principal solo singers, for the only drawback to a very interesting concert was a repetition of "first appearances" - young ladies from the ranks of the choir, with ambitious songs in their hands and some promise of hereafter singing them. Miss Saunders, who we remember to have heard last season, essayed a pretty simple song from Wallace's "Amber Witch," which she gave with good taste and feeling. Mdlle. Lemaire sang with her usual fire and expression, never forgetting the actress in the cantatrice. The duet with Signor Gardoni, "Si La Stanchezzo," from "Il Trovatore," was very charmingly sung. We must give our meed of praise also to this gentleman's singing of Beethoven's "Adelaide," which he executed with much care and taste, but with a froideur, which is becoming more and more oppressive. Of Miss Rowland's voice we have very pleasant impressions and considerable expectations; her careful rendering of her part in the grand "Prayer, trio, an chorus," from " Mosé in Egitto," exhibited much musical intelligence, and appreciation of Rossini's exquisite harmonies. Herr Hermanns pleased us most in Schaffer's characteristic German Lied, "Frohe Heinkehr," which he trolled forth with considerable unction. The concert was varied by the instrumental performances of Ole Bill (why Olé? an entirely new pronunciation, the euphony of which cannot atone for incorrectness), and Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, and Benedict, of whose playing we cannot speak too highly. Paganini's variations on Rossini's ever new and delicious "Ditanti Palpitti," took new beauty from the Scandinavian artist's playing of it, and created a very furore of applause, which the violinist responded to by the performance of a little air, which he treated in the most capricious way imaginable, overlaying it with the most whimsical comic tones and phrases, and playing the most wonderful tricks that bow and fingers are capable of, always with closed eyes, and a smile of quiet pleasure on the kindly face, which time seems to have dealt very gently with. On the evening of Wednesday, 22nd ult., the members of this Association held their annual Conversazione, which was very numerously attended. The hall, more beautiful than ever, was enriched with a number of pictures and photographs, statuary, bronzes, and other costly works of art, the particularizing of which we must defer (for want of space) till next month. The musical part of the entertainment was exceedingly interesting, and the refreshments excellent of their kind. (Sharpe's London magazine of entertainment and instruction for general reading, Saturday, 1 June 1861)

VOCAL ASSOCIATION, St. James's Hall. The progress of this popular and important section of our metropolitan musical societies was never more apparent than on the evening of the 3rd ult. The improvement in the execution of Meyerbeer's "Paternoster," which appears steadily achieving popularity, was very perceptible, even from the period of the previous concert to the one in question; while the singing of some of the part-songs left little to be desired; especially we may notice Mendelssohn's delightful "O hills, O vales," in which the rhythm of the melody was carefully marked, and the alternate swell and fading away of the forte and pianissimo passages charmingly given. Of the Garibaldi chorus, which we noticed as a spirited piece de circumstance in our last, we need only observe that the fervour with which it was sung seemed even to have increased since we first heard it; in the last verse particularly, the voices were unanimous in keeping well together, and the effect was excellent. The principal solo singers were Mdlle. Lemaire Miss Fanny Rowland, Gardoni, and Herr Hermanns - a new bass singer, with a voice of remarkable depth and power, but with ample scope for improvement. We say principal solo singers, for the only drawback to a very interesting concert was a repetition of "first appearances" - young ladies from the ranks of the choir, with ambitious songs in their hands and some promise of hereafter singing them. Miss Saunders, who we remember to have heard last season, essayed a pretty simple song from Wallace's "Amber Witch," which she gave with good taste and feeling. Mdlle. Lemaire sang with her usual fire and expression, never forgetting the actress in the cantatrice. The duet with Signor Gardoni, "Si La Stanchezzo," from "Il Trovatore," was very charmingly sung. We must give our meed of praise also to this gentleman's singing of Beethoven's "Adelaide," which he executed with much care and taste, but with a froideur, which is becoming more and more oppressive. Of Miss Rowland's voice we have very pleasant impressions and considerable expectations; her careful rendering of her part in the grand "Prayer, trio, and chorus," from "Mosé in Egitto," exhibited much musical intelligence, and appreciation of Rossini's exquisite harmonies. Herr Hermanns pleased us most in Schaffer's characteristic German Lied, "Frohe Heinkehr," which he trolled forth with considerable unction. The concert was varied by the instrumental performances of Ole Bull (why Ole? an entirely new pronunciation, the euphony of which cannot atone for incorrectness), and Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, and Benedict, of whose playing we cannot speak too highly. Paganini's variations on Rossini's ever new and delicious "Ditanti Palpitti," took new beauty from the Scandavian artist's playing of it, and created a very furore of applause, which the violinist responded to by the performance of a little air, which he treated in the most capricious way imaginable, overlaying it with the most whimsical comic tones and phrases, and playing the most wonderful tricks that bow and fingers are capable of, always with closed eyes, and a smile of quiet pleasure on the kindly face, which time seems to have dealt very gently with. (Sharpe's London magazine of entertainment and instruction for general reading, Saturday, 1 June 1861) (Also: The ladies' companion., ser. 2, v. 19 (1861)., Tuesday, 31 December 1861.)

Tuesday, 21 May 1861 : Signor And Madame Ferrari's Annual Concert (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

SIGNOR and Madame FERRARI beg to announce that their ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, May 21. on which occasion Madame Alboni will make her first and only appearance this season at the above hall. Vocalists: Madame Alboni. Madame Ferrari. Mr. Tennant, and Signor Ferrari. Violin. M. Wieniawski : violoncello, Herr Lidel ; pianoforte, Mr. Chas. .Halle, Conductor, Mr. Lindsay .Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. Reserved area, ,5s. ; balcony, ;is. ; unreserved seats 1s.-;52. Gloucester-terrace. Hyde-park. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 6 March 1861)

SIGNOR and Madame FERRARI beg to announce that their ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, May 21, on which occasion Madame Alboni will make her first and only appearance this season at the above hall. Vocalists : Madame Alboni, Madame Ferrari, Mr. Tennant, and Signor Ferrari. Violin, M. Wieniawski ; violoncello, Herr Lidel ; pianoforte, Mr. Chas. Hallé. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. ; reserved area, 5s. ; balcony, 3s. ; unreserved seats, 1s. - 32, Gloucester-terrace, Hyde-park, W. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 30 April 1861) (Also: Illustrated Times, Saturday, 4 May 1861; Morning Post, Saturday, 11 May 1861; Morning Post, Friday, 10 May 1861; Morning Post, Thursday, 9 May 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 8 May 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 7 May 1861; London Observer, Sunday, 5 May 1861; Morning Post, Saturday, 4 May 1861; Morning Post, Monday, 6 May 1861.)

SIGNOR and Madame FERRARI beg to announce that their ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on TUESDAY EVENING, May 21, on which occasion Madame Alboni will make her first and only appearance this season at the above hall. Vocalists: Madame Alboni, Madame Ferrari, Mr. Tennant, and Signor Ferrari. Violin, M. Wieniawski; violoncello, Herr Lidel; pianoforte, Mr. Chas. Hallé. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; reserved area, 5s.; balcony, 3s. ; unreserved seats, 1s. - 32, Gloucester-terrace, Hyde-park, W. (The Times, Thursday, 2 May 1861) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 18 May 1861; The Times, Tuesday, 21 May 1861; The Times, Thursday, 16 May 1861; The Times, Tuesday, 14 May 1861; The Times, Monday, 6 May 1861; The Musical world, Saturday, 4 May 1861; The Times, Saturday, 11 May 1861.)

SIGNOR AND MADAME FERRARI S CONCERT. The concert of these distinguished professors, announced to take place at St. James's-hall, on Tuesday evening next, presents a programme of singular attraction. The beneficiaires. will be assisted by Madame Alboni, who will sing several of her most favourite pieces, particularly the cavatina, "Ah, quel giorno," from Semiramide, and the celebrated "Non piu mesta," the finale of the Cenerentola - likewise by Mr. Tennant; and, in the instrumental department, by M. Charles Hallé, M. Wieniawski, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Daily News, Thursday, 16 May 1861)

Signor and Madame Ferrari's Concert.-The concert of these distinguished professors, announced to take place at St. James's-hall, on Tuesday evening next, presents a programme of singular attraction. The beneficiaries will be assisted by Madame Alboni, who will sing several of her most favourite pieces, particularly the cavatina, " Ah, quel giorno," from Semiramide, and the celebrated " Non più mesta," the finale of the Cenerentola-likewise by Mr. Tennant ; and, in the instrumental department, by M. Charles Hallé, M. Wieniawski, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (London Express, Thursday, 16 May 1861)

We desire to draw attention to the concert of the very eminent professors and vocal instructors Signor and Mdme. Ferrari, which is announced to take place, at St. James's Hall, on Tuesday evening next, its being of more than usual variety and interest. Signor and Mdme. Ferrari are to be assisted by Mdme. Alboni, who will sing the cavatina "Ah, quel giorno," from " Semiramide, the finale, Non piu mesta (Cenerentola), Rossini; duetto, Voga o tonio,'' Rossini, with Mdme. Ferrari: quartet, "Cielo raio labbro" (Donna del Lago). Rossini, with Mdme. Ferrari, Mr. Tennant, and Signor Ferrari. Mdme. Ferrari will sing-cantata, "Non temer, Mozart: duet, "Soffriva nel pianto" (Lucia di Lammermoor), Donizetti, with Signor Ferrari ; and trio, "Through the world wilt thou fly, love," Balfe, with Mr. Tennant and Signor Ferrari. Signor Ferrari will sing aria, "Si tia i ceppi," Handel, and duet, " Quando di sanguo," Donizetti. Mr. Tennant will sing a new song by Blumenthal, "An Evening Song," &c. Mr. Chas. Hallé will play a trio by Beethoven, with MM. Wieniawski and Lidel; duo, De Beriot and Osborne, for violin and pianoforte, with M. Wieniawski; and a sonata by Beethoven for pianoforte solo. M. Wieniawski will play - solo on airs from "I Pirata," by Ernst. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls. 10s. 6d.; Reserved Area, 5s; Balcony, 3s.; Unreserved Seats. 1s. Tickets may be had of Chappell and Co.'s 50, New Bond-street; Cramer and Co.'s, and Hammond's, Regent-street; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48. Cheapside; Mitchell's, Ollivier's, Leader and Cock's, Bond-street; at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly ; and at Signor Ferrari's residence, 32, Gloucester-terrace, Hyde Park, W. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 18 May 1861) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 18 May 1861.)

Signor and Madame Ferrari's Concert. -The concert of these distinguished professors, is announced to take place at St. James's Hall, Tuesday evening next, presents a programme of singular attraction. The beneficiares will be assisted by Madame Alboni, who will sing several of her most favourite pieces, particularly the cavatina, Ah, quel giorno," from Semiramide, and the celebrated "Non piu mesta,"- likewise by Mr. Tennant; and, in the instrumental department, M. Charles Hallé, M. Wieniawski. and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 18 May 1861) (Also: Bell's Weekly Messenger, Monday, 20 May 1861; Atlas, Saturday, 18 May 1861.)

CONCERT OF SIGNOR AND MADAME FERRARI. Signor and Madame Ferrari, the well-known teachers of singing, gave their annual concert last evening, at St. James's Hall, to a crowded and fashionable audience. The concert-givers sang several pieces, in all of which they elicited hearty applause from their numerous friends ' assembled on the occasion. The entertainment was in other respects first-rate, and special interest and importance were imparted to it by the first appearance this season of Mr. Wieniawski, the famous Polish violinist, whose wonderfully beautiful execution of a prodigiously difficult piece of his own composition- "Legend and Variations, upon a Russian Air" - called forth most enthusiastic demonstrations of approval, and won for the gifted artist the honour of a recall into the orchestra. Signor and Madame Ferrari were likewise assisted by Madame Alboni, Mr. Tennant, Herr Lidel, and Mr. Charles Hallé. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, one of the very best of our native professors, presided at the pianoforte with consummate ability. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 22 May 1861)

On Tuesday Signor and Madame Ferrari gave their annual concert at St. James's Hall, to a numerous and well-pleased audience. Here again Madame Alboni may be pointed out as the chief attraction, as she sang the "Ah quel giorno" from Semiramide, and the finale to Cenerentola, with all her accustomed brilliancy and finish, and took part in several concerted pieces. Mr. Tennant lent his valuable aid, and sang with Signor and Madame Ferrari a trio by Balfe, as well as a duet from Belisario with Signor Ferrari. The new song of Monday evening was again made a feature of by Mr. Tennant. Messrs. Hallé, Wieniawski, and Lidel, were the instrumentalists of the evening, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper the conductor. (The Standard, Monday, 27 May 1861)

Wednesday, 5 June 1861 : Mr. Howard Glover's Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at the St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY, June 5, when the following extraordinary array of talent will appear Mr. Sims Reeves and Signor Gardoni, Signor Bellotti and Herr Formes, Mr. Weiss, Mr. G. Perrin, and Mr. Lewis Thomas; Mme. Catherine Hayes and Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle. Parepa (by kind permission of Mr. B. T. Smith) and Mdme. Laura Baxter, Miss Augusta Thomson, Mdme. Weiss Miss Stabbach, Miss T. Jefferys, the Misses Brougham, Miss Lascelles, Miss Eliza Harden (pupil of Mr. H. Glover), and Mdme. Sainton-Dolby. Solo Pianists-Miss Arabella Goddard and M. Charles Hallé ; Solo Violinists-M. Wieniawski and M. Sainton. Conductors-Mr. Benedict and Mr. Howard Glover. Mr. H. Glover's new Cantata, The Old Woman of Berkeley, will sung on this occasion (for the first time) by Mr. W. Weiss. Conductors - Mr Benedict. Mr. F. Barger, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, 10s. 6d.; Reserved Area, 5s.; Balcony, 3s. Tickets may secured at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 4 May 1861) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 11 May 1861.)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER respectfully announces that his GRAND ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY, June 5, commencing at half -past one. Vocalists- Miss Catherine Hayes and Madame Gassier her first appearance this season, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington and Madlle. Parepa, Madame Sainton-Dolby and Miss Augusta Thompson, Madame Laura Baxter and Madame Rieder. Miss Palmer, Miss Stabbach, Miss Lascelles, the Misses Brougham, Miss T. Jefferys, Miss Eliza Horder; pupil of Mr. Howard Glover, Madlle. Kuby (her first appearance in England), Miss Emma Heywood, Miss Topham, Miss Mina Poole, Miss Gerard, Madame Lemaire, and Madame Weiss ; Mr. Sims Reeves and Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti and Herr Formes, Signor Delle Sedie, Mr. G. Perren, Mr. Morgan, Mr. Charles Braham, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Signor Ciampi (his first appearance this season), and Mr. Weiss. Solo pianists - Miss Arabella Goddard, Miss Alice Mangold, and Mr. Charles Hallé; Solo violinists - M. Wieniawski, M. Sainton, and Herr Molique. Violoncello - M. Paque. Contra-basso - Signor Gilardoni. Conductors-Mr. Benedict, Mr. Randegger, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats, 7s. ; balcony, 5s. and 3s. Tickets to be had of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co., and Hammond, Regent-street; Keith, Prowse and Co., 48, Cheapside; at St. James's Hall : and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Monday, 20 May 1861) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 1 June 1861; The Times, Tuesday, 21 May 1861; The Times, Wednesday, 22 May 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 22 May 1861; Morning Post, Friday, 24 May 1861; Saturday review of politics, literature, science and art, Saturday, 25 May 1861; Morning Post, Monday, 27 May 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 28 May 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 29 May 1861; Morning Post, Thursday, 30 May 1861; Morning Post, Friday, 31 May 1861.)

MR. HOWARD GLOVERS ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at the ST. J AMES'S HALL on WEDNESDAY, June 5, 1861, to commence Half-past One o'clock precisely. Vocalists -Mdme. Gassier and Mdme. Catherine Hayes ; Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington and Parepa; Mdme. Weiss. Miss Stabbach, Miss Augusta Thomson, Mdme. Laura Baxter and Mdme. Rieder ; Miss Palmer. Miss Emma Heywood, Miss T. Jefferys, the Misses Brougham, Miss Topham, Miss Nina Poole, Mdlle. Ruby (her first appearance In England), Miss Eliza Ronter (pupil of Mr. Howard Glover), Miss Gerard. Mdme. Lemaire, and Mdme. Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeves and Signor Gardoni; Signor Belletti and Herr Formes; Signor Delle Sedie, Mr. Morgan, Mr. G. Perrin, Mr. L. Thomas, Mr. C. Braham, M. Gassier, Signor Ciarapi, and Mr. Weiss. Solo Pianists- Miss Arabella Goddard. Miss Alice Mangold. Miss (pupil of Dr. Wylde), Herr Nicholas Rubinstein, ana Mr. Charles Hallé. Violoncello-M. Paque. Contra-Basso-Signor Gilardoni Solo Violinists-Herr Wieniawski. Herr Molique, M. Sainton, and Hon; Olcßr.ll. Mr. Howard Glover's new cantata, "The Old Woman of Berkeley." will be sung this occasion (for the first time) Mr. Weiss. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Randegger, Mr. Cusins, Mr. H. Glover, Mr. Harold Thomas, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. For full particulars see programme. Sofa Stalls, 10s 6d.; Reserved Area, 7s.; Balcony, 5s. and 3s.; Gallery, 2s. Tickets … [Abridged] (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 1 June 1861)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the St. James's Hall, on WEDNESDAY next, June 5, commencing at half -past 1. Mr. Sims Reeves will sing "My pretty Jane" '(Bishop), and "I arise from dreams of thee" (Howard Glover) Madame Catherine Hayes - Meyerbeer's "Ah, mon fils," and Howard Glover's " From Chindarah's warbling fount I come ;" Madame Lemmens-Sherrington-Wallace's scena, "My long hair is braided," and a popular ballad ; Madame Gassier - the celebrated "Venzano Waltz," and a national Spanish duet, "Jiota de los torreros," with M. Gassier; Madlle. Parepa - the grand air from Auber's "Le Serment;" Miss Augusta Thomson - Auber's "Le pouvoir du chant," and a new song, composed expressly for her by Howard Glover; Madame Rieder - the famous variations on "Le Carnaval de Venise ;" Madame Laura Baxter- a new ballad, "As I sat by the sea," composed expressly for her by Howard Glover ; Miss Palmer - Mercadante's Romance, "Il Sogno," with violoncello obbligato, played by M. Paque, and Hatton's "Baby mine;" Miss Jeffreys - Bishop's "Tell me, my heart," and a new ballad, by Minasi, "The home of bygone years;" Madame Louisa Vinning - Mozart's "Vedrai Carino," and F. Berger's ballad, "'Tis well to be off with the old love;" Madame Lemaire-Donizetti's popular brindisi, "II Segreto ;" the Misses Brougham - a duet, composed expressly for them by Henry Smart ; Madame Weiss - a new song, by Howard Glover, "A child sat by the river's side :" Miss Emma Heywood- a popular ballad ; Miss Horder - Bishop's "Let us seek the yellow shore ;" Miss Stabbach- Schloesser's "Merrily over the snow." There will also be soprano and contralto performances by Miss Gerard, Miss Topham, Miss Mina Poole, and Madlle. Kuby, her first appearance in England ; and Madame Sainton-Dolby will sing Mozart's scena, "L'Addio,'' and one of her own most popular ballads ; Signor Gardoni will sing Blumenthal's "Le Chemin du Paradis :" Signor Belletti - the grand air from Balfe's "Falstaff;" M. Gassier - Rossini's "Al factotum ;" Signor Delle Sedie- Donizetti's "Bella siccome un Angelo ;" Herr Formes - Mozart's "Qui sdegno" and Schubert's "Der Wanderer ;" Mr. Charles Braham - Verdi's "II Balen del suo sorrisso ; " Mr. Morgan - Pio Bellini's ballad, called "Absence;" Mr. L. Thomas - Macfarren's Song of the Somptnour, from Robin Hood ;" Mr. George Perren - Wallace's Romance, "Sweet form;" and Mr. W. Weiss - Howard Glover's new setting of Southey's well-known poem, "The Old Woman of Berkeley." There will also be several vocal concerted pieces, including the trio in C, from Cherubim's "Les Deux Journees," Spohr's "O, bone pastor," and an anthem, by Mendelssohn, for female voices. The instrumental department will include - Mozart's duet sonata in E flat, for two pianos ; executants, Miss Arabella Goddard and M. Charles Hallé;. Spohr's duet in G, for two violins; executants, Herr Molique and Herr Straus. A grand duet for piano and violin, played by Herr Wieniawski and Herr Nicholas Rubinstein. Miss Alice Mangold will also play a new romance, called "The Baby's Song"' composed by Howard Glover ; and two gavottes, by Sebastian Bach ; and Miss Fynes (pupil of Dr. Wylde) will perform a pianoforte piece for the first time in public There will likewise be solos on the violin by M. Sainton and Herr Ole Bull ; on the violoncello by M. Paque ; and on the double bass by Signor Gilardoni. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Randegger, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Harold Thomas, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. ; reserved seats, numbered, 7s. : balcony, 5s. and 3s. ; gallery, 2s. Tickets to be had at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Leader and Co.'s, 63, New Bond-street ; Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mitchell's, 33, Old Bond-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; at the ticket-office of St. James's Hall, 28, Piccadilly : and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (Morning Post, Monday, 3 June 1861)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the St. James's Hall, To-morrow, June 5, commencing at half -past 1 o'clock. Mr. Sims Reeves will sing "My pretty Jane" '(Bishop), and "I arise from dreams of thee" (Howard Glover) Madame Catherine Hayes - Meyerbeer's "Ah, mon fils," and Howard Glover's " From Chindarah's warbling fount I come ;" Madame Lemmens-Sherrington-Wallace's scena, "My long hair is braided," and a popular ballad ; Madame Gassier - the celebrated "Venzano Waltz," and a national Spanish duet, "Jiota de los torreros," with M. Gassier; Madlle. Parepa - the grand air from Auber's "Le Serment;" Miss Augusta Thomson - Auber's "Le pouvoir du chant," and a new song, composed expressly for her by Howard Glover; Madame Rieder - the famous variations on "Le Carnaval de Venise ;" Madame Laura Baxter- a new ballad, "As I sat by the sea," composed expressly for her by Howard Glover ; Miss Palmer - Mercadante's Romance, "Il Sogno," with violoncello obbligato, played by M. Paque, and Hatton's "Baby mine;" Miss Jeffreys - Bishop's "Tell me, my heart," and a new ballad, by Minasi, "The home of bygone years;" Madame Louisa Vinning - Mozart's "Vedrai Carino," and F. Berger's ballad, "'Tis well to be off with the old love;" Madame Lemaire-Donizetti's popular brindisi, "II Segreto ;" the Misses Brougham - a duet, composed expressly for them by Henry Smart ; Madame Weiss - a new song, by Howard Glover, "A child sat by the river's side :" Miss Emma Heywood- a popular ballad ; Miss Horder - Bishop's "Let us seek the yellow shore ;" Miss Stabbach- Schloesser's "Merrily over the snow." There will also be soprano and contralto performances by Miss Gerard, Miss Topham, Miss Mina Poole, and Madlle. Kuby, her first appearance in England ; and Madame Sainton-Dolby will sing Mozart's scena, "L'Addio,'' and one of her own most popular ballads ; Signor Gardoni will sing Blumenthal's "Le Chemin du Paradis :" Signor Belletti - the grand air from Balfe's "Falstaff;" M. Gassier - Rossini's "Al factotum ;" Signor Delle Sedie- Donizetti's "Bella siccome un Angelo ;" Herr Formes - Mozart's "Qui sdegno" and Schubert's "Der Wanderer ;" Mr. Charles Braham - Verdi's "II Balen del suo sorrisso ; " Mr. Morgan - Pio Bellini's ballad, called "Absence;" Mr. L. Thomas - Macfarren's Song of the Somptnour, from Robin Hood ;" Mr. George Perren - Wallace's Romance, "Sweet form;" and Mr. W. Weiss - Howard Glover's new setting of Southey's well-known poem, "The Old Woman of Berkeley." There will also be several vocal concerted pieces, including the trio in C, from Cherubim's "Les Deux Journees," Spohr's "O, bone pastor," and an anthem, by Mendelssohn, for female voices. The instrumental department will include - Mozart's duet sonata in E flat, for two pianos ; executants, Miss Arabella Goddard and M. Charles Hallé;. Spohr's duet in G, for two violins; executants, Herr Molique and Herr Straus. A grand duet for piano and violin, played by Herr Wieniawski and Herr Nicholas Rubinstein. Miss Alice Mangold will also play a new romance, called "The Baby's Song"' composed by Howard Glover ; and two gavottes, by Sebastian Bach ; and Miss Fynes (pupil of Dr. Wylde) will perform a pianoforte piece for the first time in public There will likewise be solos on the violin by M. Sainton and Herr Ole Bull ; on the violoncello by M. Paque ; and on the double bass by Signor Gilardoni. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Randegger, Mr. Cusins, Mr. Howard Glover, Mr. Harold Thomas, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. ; reserved seats, numbered, 7s. : balcony, 5s. and 3s. ; gallery, 2s. Tickets to be had at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street ; Cramer and Co.'s, 201, Regent-street ; Hammond's, 214, Regent-street ; Leader and Co.'s, 63, New Bond-street ; Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mitchell's, 33, Old Bond-street ; Keith, Prowse, and Co.'s, 48, Cheapside ; at the ticket-office of St. James's Hall, 28, Piccadilly : and of Mr. Howard Glover, 28, Alfred-place, Bedford-square. (The Times, Tuesday, 4 June 1861) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 5 June 1861.)

MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S CONCERT. The Grand Annual Morning Concert of Mr. Howard Glover, one of our most eminent composers and professors of music and singing, came off on Wednesday at St. James's Hall, and, as usual, brought together an immense congregation, the programme being undoubtedly the most varied and attractive of the miscellaneous kind presented to the public in the course of the season. The performance is perfectly indescribable - that is, the singers and players were so numerous, and the selection out of all proportion, that it would take columns to allude to every artist and every morceaux individually. There were more than forty executants set down in the bills, and more than fifty pieces guaranteed. That all those whose names figured in the programme sang and played, and that every item expressed received its due performance, we are not in a condition to affirm, as we did net see out the whole concert. We are enabled to state, however, that what we did hear was thoroughly acceptable, and that for a bona fide " monster concert," that of Mr Howard Glover's, was one of the most entertaining and exhilarating we have attended for years . The contributions to the programme by the concert giver included a new cantata The Old Woman of Berkeley, sung by Mr. Weiss; a song from the Lays of many Lands, "My loved Zelita," given by Madame Lemmens-Sherrington;, in songs from Shelley, "I arise from dreams of thee," and "Love's Philosophy," by Mr. Sims Reeves; Air, "From Chindarah's warbling fount I come " (words from "Lalla Rookh"), sung by Madame Catherine Hayes, and composed expressly for her; and a new pianoforte solo, entitled 'The Baby's Song," performed by Miss Alice Mangold. Mr. Howard Glover's compositions are characterised by intense thoughtfulness and considerable poetical feeling. He writes little "absolute music," if by that term we are to understand a total abstraction of idea, or music which has no relation to anything real. On the contrary, Mr. Glover's music is a perfect illustrator, and his notes attempt almost invariably to realise something already existing. This, we need hardly say, is the groundwork of dramatic power, which had already been tested in the composer's inimitably characteristic cantata Tam O'Shanter, and in that profounder and more ambitious work Comala, which, when listened to attentively, sounded like one of the books of Ossian transfigured into melody and harmony. All Mr. Howard Glover's offerings were eminently successful, more particularly, if we are to make a selection, the legend of "The Old Woman of Berkeley,", which is extremely original, tuneful, and captivating, and written with the skill and tact of an experienced and genuine musician. To this fine work, Mr. Weiss's powerful and artistic singing lent no small interest, and the applause at the end was unanimous and vehement. The beautiful song, too, "I arise from dreams of thee," exquisitely sung by Mr. Sims Reeves, was another feature in the concert. When we says that among the vocalists were reckoned of Mesdames Lemmens-Sherrington, Catherine Hayes, Gassier, Parepa, Rieder, Sainton-Dolby, Weiss, Laura Baxter, Augusta Thomson, Louisa Vinning, Stabbach, Palmer, Theresa Jefferys, &c, Messrs. Sims Reeves, Gardoni, Belletti, Gassier, Weiss, Herr Formes, &c. that the pianists alone numbered Miss Arabella Goddard, Mr. Charles Hallé, Herr Nicholas Rubenstein, Miss Fynes (pupil of Dr. Wylde), and Miss Alice Mangold; that the solo fiddlers were MM. Sainton, Wieniawski, Ole Bull, Herr Molique, and Herr Strauss; that M. Paque, the violoncellist, and Signor Gilardoni, the contra-bassist, also assisted; that each virtuoso naturally selected his "battle horse," as the saying is, for the important occasion; and that the conductors included Messrs. Benedict, Howard Glover, Randegger, Cusins, Harold Thomas, and Lindsay Sloper, we have said enough to suggest to the dullest reader the character of the entertainment, and the feeling that must have prevailed during the performance. The concert commenced at half-past one. When it was concluded we did not ascertain. We left the hall about five, at which time the programme had been gone little more than half through. Mr. Howard Glover should divide his concert into two. He is really embarrassed by his riches. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Saturday, 8 June 1861)

Mr. Howard Glover's Concert. - This annual musical "festival," for to such an epithet its extraordinary proportions entitle it, took place as usual at St. James's Hall, on Wednesday morning, in presence of a numerous and brilliant assembly. The occasion was even more interesting than usual, inasmuch as Mr. Howard Glover favoured his patrons with several compositions from his own pen, all of which were good, and two of which were new as well as good. The most important of these was a strikingly original setting of Southey's legendary poem, The old woman of Berkeley, which, for dramatic feeling and poetical treatment of the text, could hardly be surpassed. Mr. Weiss's delivery of this was an intelligent and powerful example of vocal declamation. Mr. Howard Glover himself was the accompanist. The other novelty - a very melodious and expressive ballad, founded upon Shelley's lines, beginning "The fountains mingle with the river" - was preceded by "I arise from dreams of thee," which already enjoys a wide popularity. Shelley's little poem, also entitled "Love's Philosophy," has been set with kindred poetical feeling by Mr. Howard Glover, and the song is one of the most charming and original which has proceeded from the accomplished pen of the composer. Both were given with inimitable point and expression by Mr. Sims Reeves, and created a corresponding sensation. As upwards of fifty pieces were set down in the programme, and the performers were nearly of equal number, to enter into anything like details would be beyond our limits in the present crowded state of our columns. Amongst the vocalists were Mads. Gassier, Catherine Hayes, Lemmens-Sherrington, Parepa, Weiss, Louisa Vinning, Rieder, Sainton-Dolby, Laura Baxter, Palmer, Theresa Jeffreys, Lemaire, Gerard, Eliza Storder (pupil of the concert-giver); Messrs. Sims Reeves, Gardoni, Belletti, Delle Sedie, Morgan, Perren, C. Braham, Gassier, Weiss and Formes. The instrumentalists included Miss Arabella Goddard, Miss Alice Mangold, Miss Fynes, Herr Nicholas Rubinstein, and Mr. Charles Hallé (pianists), Mons. Paque (violoncello), Signor Gilardoni (contrabasso), Messrs. Wieniawski, Molique, Sainton and Strauss (solo violinists); the accompanyists being Messrs. Benedict, Randegger, Cusins, Howard Glover, J. L. Hatton, H. Thomas and Lindsay Sloper. The other contributions from the pen of Mr. Glover were a charming pianoforte solo, "The baby's song" (first time of performance), played by Miss Alice Mangold; "My loved Zelita" (song from Lays of many Lands), by Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington, exquisitely given; and song, "A child sat by the river's side," rendered with infinite expression by Mad. Weiss. One of the most exciting performances of the concert was Mozart's duet in D for two pianofortes, by Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Charles Hallé, which, interpreted by two such incomparable artists, we need hardly say, was listened to throughout with breathless attention and created an immense sensation. The duet had been previously introduced at the Monday Popular Concerts, when it was executed by the same players; but numbers heard it for the first time on Wednesday, and we have no doubt every one who heard it would desire to hear it again. The two pianofortes used on the occasion, were supplied by the Messrs. Broadwood, and were among the most remarkable for power and quality of tone ever sent from their establishment. Not to enter into details, we may allude, as among the most attractive features of the selection, to the duet for pianoforte and violin by Herr Nicholas Rubinstein and M. Wieniawski, the pianist proving himself a brilliant and accomplished executant; to Spohr's duet for violas in G, by Herr Molique and Herr Strauss - a superb performance on the part of both artists; to Mad. Sainton-Dolby 's singing two new songs, "Rest," and "A hawking song" - perfect both in voice, style and expression; to Mr. Charles Braham's vigorous interpretation of the romance, or "II balen," it being his first appearance in public as a barytone ; to Mlle. Parepa's extremely brilliant singing in Auber's air from "Le Serment;" to M. Sainton's splendid performance of a fantasia of his own composition; to M. and Mad. Gassiers' perfect rendering of Iradier's duet "Jota de los torreros;" to Signor Belletti's air from Balfe's Falstaff - a grand vocal display; to Signor Gardoni's exquisite delivery of the song "Le Chemin du Paradis;" and, among more unpretending performances, to the beautiful duet of Mr. Henry Smart, " The Gondolar," sung by the Misses Brougham with irreproachable taste and feeling. Many more names and pieces might be mentioned, but these must suffice to indicate the quality and character of Mr. Howard Glover's " annual festival." (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 June 1861)

ST JAMES'S HALL. MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S CONCERT. In the very height of the season, when concert after concert demands the attention and excites the interest of the music-loving public, Mr. Howard Glover's programme, "like some tall cliff," stands prominent above all the rest for the variety and importance of its numerous "items." Indeed so indefatigable is this gentleman in providing for the amusement of his patrons- or we should rather say the public, since in this case the terms are convertible- that scarcely any novelty either in the personnel of the attractions of the time, or in any other form, escapes him ; consequently his concerts have come to be looked upon as a species of epitome in which may be found specimens of every class of musical composition and of all that marks most emphatically the tendencies of the taste of the day. Mr. Glover's concert of Wednesday quite maintained his reputation both as a caterer for public amusement and as a musician of correct taste. In the long list of pieces which, with one exception only, was gone through completely, although not exactly in the order of the announcement, there was not one that might not have been selected by a sound musician for the gratification of a judicious audience. Of course, it is impossible not only to mention all but to allude to many of the striking features of an entertainment that occupied between four and five hours of that elastic portion of the day, the London morning; but a word may be said, amongst the instrumentalists, of a young pianist, Miss Fynes, who played in a most satisfactory manner, and in a style which did credit alike to her own capabilities for appreciating and executing music of the highest class and to the care of her instructor, Dr. Wylde, a fantasia by Mendelssohn ; the duet for two violins by Herr Molique and Herr Strauss; and a pianoforte solo by Miss Alice Mangold, on the " Baby's Song " of Mr. Howard Glover ; of the vocal novelties, Mr. Glover's charming setting of Shelley's "Love's philosophy," most admirably given by Mr. Sims Reeves, and also Mr. Glover's grand and characteristic version of Southey's well-known ballad " The Old Woman of Berkeley," sung with force and expression by Mr. Weiss. The room was crowded, and the numerous audience expressed in every possible way their delight at the various interesting portions of the concert, even to the extent of prolonging to an immoderate length the entertainment that would have proved unquestionably too long had it not been so good of its class and so varied in its features. The conductors were Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Cusins, Randegger, Harold Thomas, and Mr. Glover himself. (The Standard, Monday, 10 June 1861)

Friday, 21 June 1861 : Madame Sainton-Dolby's First of Two Concerts (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mme. SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above hall, the first on FRIDAY EVENING. June 21, to commence at eight o'clock, the second on Saturday Morning, June 22, to commence at three o'clock. Vocalists : Mme. Catherine Hayes and Madlle. Parepa, Mme. Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Madlle. Anna Whitty, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mons. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these concerts) ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors : Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict.- Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. : reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 5, Upper Wimpole-street, W., and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Times, Friday, 31 May 1861) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 15 June 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 19 June 1861; Morning Chronicle (1801), Wednesday, 19 June 1861; Morning Chronicle (1801), Tuesday, 18 June 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 18 June 1861; Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 18 June 1861; Morning Post, Monday, 17 June 1861; Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, Sunday, 16 June 1861; Illustrated Times, Saturday, 15 June 1861; The Athenaeum, Saturday, 15 June 1861; Morning Post, Thursday, 13 June 1861; The Times, Thursday, 13 June 1861; Morning Post, Tuesday, 11 June 1861; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 8 June 1861; The Times, Wednesday, 5 June 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 5 June 1861; Morning Post, Saturday, 15 June 1861.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.-Madame SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above Hall, the first on FRIDAY EVENING next, June 21st, to commence at Eight o'clock; the second on SATURDAY MORNING next, June 22nd. to commence at Three o'clock. Vocalists: Madame Catherine Hayes and Mlle. Parepa. Madame Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Mlle. Anne Whitty, and Madame Sainton-Dolby; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves; Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, M. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these Concerts); violin, M. Sainton; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors: Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50 New Bond Street; Cramer and Co.'s, and Hammond's, Regent Street; Keith, Prowse and Co.'s, 48 Cheapside; and at the Hall, 28 Piccadilly. (The Musical World, Saturday, 15 June 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mme. SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above hall, the first To-morrow (FRIDAY) EVENING, to commence at eight o'clock, the second on Saturday Morning next, June 22, to commence at three o'clock. Vocalists : Mme. Catherine Hayes and Madlle. Parepa, Mme. Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Madlle. Anna Whitty, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mons. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these concerts) ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors : Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict.- Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. : reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 5, Upper Wimpole-street, W., and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 20 June 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mme. SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above hall, the first To-morrow EVENING. June 21, to commence at eight o'clock, the second on Saturday Morning next, June 22, to commence at three o'clock. Vocalists : Mme. Catherine Hayes and Madlle. Parepa, Mme. Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Madlle. Anna Whitty, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mons. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these concerts) ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors : Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict.- Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. : reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 5, Upper Wimpole-street, W., and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Post, Thursday, 20 June 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mme. SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above hall, the first THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), June 21, to commence at eight o'clock, the second To-morrow MORNING, June 22, to commence at three o'clock. Vocalists : Mme. Catherine Hayes and Madlle. Parepa, Mme. Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Madlle. Anna Whitty, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mons. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these concerts) ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors : Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict.- Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. : reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 5, Upper Wimpole-street, W., and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (Morning Post, Friday, 21 June 1861)

ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Mme. SAINTON-DOLBY begs to announce that she will give TWO CONCERTS in the above hall, the first THIS EVENING (FRIDAY), June 21, to commence at eight o'clock, the second on Saturday Morning next, June 22, to commence at three o'clock. Vocalists : Mme. Catherine Hayes and Madlle. Parepa, Mme. Beati, Miss Marian Moss, Miss Rachel Gray, Madlle. Anna Whitty, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Belletti, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists : Pianoforte, Mons. Ritter (who is expressly engaged for these concerts) ; violin, M. Sainton ; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors : Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Benedict.- Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. : reserved area, 5s. Tickets may be obtained of Madame Sainton-Dolby, 5, Upper Wimpole-street, W., and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Standard, Friday, 21 June 1861)

Madame Sainton-Dolby's Evening Concert. The first of two Concerts to be given by the above favourite vocalist, took place on Friday night, at St. James's Hall, and was attended by a large and fashionable audience. Madame Sainton-Dolby herself sang in her well-known perfect and accomplished style, Beethoven's aria, " In questa tomba," as well as Blumenthal's ballad, "The days that are no more," besides taking part in one or two concerted pieces. The other vocalists were Mesdames Parepa, Marian Moss, Beati; Messrs. Santley and Sims Reeves; and the instrumental performers, M. Sainton and Mr. Theodore Ritter, who charmed the audience with their finished playing of some of that music which until lately was considered "classical" and dry, but which has now, thanks to the wonderful talent of the executants, become highly popular, and has assumed that position in the programme which its own excellence, and the celebrity of the composer, quite entitles it to. Mons. Theodore Ritter is an admirable pianist, and possesses a beauty of expression and clearness of touch delightful to listen to. In addition to a couple of solos thoroughly well rendered, and which were re-demanded, he played a duet with M, Sainton, whose wonderful dexterity as a violinist is of world-wide reputation. Mr. Sims Reeves sang, for the first time, a pretty ballad, "Bright Eyes," by Mr. F. Osborne Williams; and Mr. Santley gave Wallace's ballad, "As o'er the Alps," both of which were encored. The Concert was thoroughly successful. The Conductors were Messes. Lindsay Sloper, Randegger, and Benedict. (The Era, Sunday, 23 June 1861)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY'S CONCERTS, Two concerts, got by Madame Sainton-Dolby, were given in St. James's Hall on Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. On both occasions the programme was well selected, and when we mention that, in addition to Madame Sainton-Dolby herself, the principal vocalists whose names appeared the card were Madame Catherine Hayes, Mdlle. Parepa, Madame Beati, Signori Gardoni and Belletti, and Messrs. Santley and Sims Reeves, we need scarcely add that on both occasions there was a full and big and fashionable attendance. Saturday the first part opened with trio on B flat on the piano, violin, and violoncello, the instrumentalists being MM. Theo. Bitter, Sainton and Piatti, Miss Rachel Gray then sang Bishop's "Over hill,over dale," and Madame Sainton Dolby following, rendered most successfully the aria by Mozart, Dolce cordi amati. Madame Catherine Hayes, who met with that enthusiastic reception which is always accorded to the artiste who worthily occupies so high position in public estimation as Madame Hayes now holds, found a good opportunity for the display of her extraordinary vocal powers in singing the scena from Donizetti's Maria di Bohan, "Havvi un dio," which she did in a style that called forth the most rapturous applause. Among the pieces that followed were the quartet by Costa, "Ecco quel fiero istante" sung by Mesdames Hayes and Dolby, and Signori Gardoni and Belletti. Mdlle. Anna Whitty sang, "Non piu mesta, very sweetly; and the other singers rendered their various pieces more or less successfully. The conductors were Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Randegger, and Benedict. Altogether the concerts were a great success. (Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 25 June 1861)

Monday, 24 June 1861 : Mr. Julius Benedict's Annual Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR, BENEDICT'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT.- ST. JAMES'S HALL.- Madame Alboni and Madlle. Titiens, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington and Madlle. Parepa, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madame Lemaire. and Madlle. Artôt; Messrs. Gardoni and Giuglini, Belart and Belletti, Delle Sedie and Ciampi, Herr Formes. Mr. Weiss, Mr. Santley, and Mr Sims Reeves; the Vocal Association (200 voices), Miss Arabella Goddard. M. Ole Bull, M. Wieniawski, Signor Piatti, and a full and complete Orchestra Conductors : Messrs. Arditi, Benedict, and Lindsay Sloper will appear at Mr. BENEDICT'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, on MONDAY, June 24. The programme will shortly be published. Sofa and balcony stalls, one guinea each ; reserved seats balcony and area, 10s. 6d. ; unreserved, 5s.; gallery, 3s. ; at Mr. Benedict's, 2, Manchester-square, W. (The Times, Tuesday, 4 June 1861) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 5 June 1861; Morning Post, Wednesday, 5 June 1861; Morning Chronicle (1801), Thursday, 6 June 1861.)

MR. BENEDICTS ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT, St. James's Hall. Madame Alboni and Mlle. Titiens, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, and Mlle. Parepa, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madame Lemaire, and Mlle. Artot; Messrs. Gardoni and Giuglini, Belart and Belletti, Delle Sedie and Ciampi, Herr Formes. Mr. Weiss, Mr. Santley, and Mr. Sims Reeves; the Vocal Association (200 voices). Miss Arabella Goddard, M. Ole Bull, Wieniawski, Signor Piatti, and a full and complete orchestra. Conductors: Messrs. Arditi, Benedict, and Lindsay Sloper, will appear at Mr. Benedict's Grand Morning Concert, on MONDAY, June 28th. The programme is now ready. Sofa and balcony stalls one guinea each; reserved seats, balcony and area, 10s. 6d.; unreserved, 5s.; gallery, 3s.; at Mr. Benedict's, 2 Manchester Square, W. (The Musical World, Saturday, 8 June 1861)

MR. BENEDICTS GRAND MORNING CONCERT, St. James's Hall, MONDAY NEXT, June 24th, at which all the following phalanx of talent will appear:- Titiens, Alboni, Lemmens-Sherrington, Parepa, Lemaire, Sainton-Dolby, Georgi, Mile. Zinck (from Copenhagen), and Arabella Goddard, Giuglini, Gardoni, Belart, Belletti, Delle Sedie, Formes, Santley, Weiss, and Sims Reeves, Ole Bull, Wieniawski, Piatti, Arditi, and Lindsay Sloper, the Vocal Association (200) Voices, and full orchestra. Immediate application for the few remaining Sofa and Balcony Stalls, 21s., and Reserved Seats, 10s. is solicited; Unreserved Seats in Area and Balcony, 6s.; Gallery, 3s.; at Mr. Benedict's, 2 Manchester Square. (The Musical World, Saturday, 15 June 1861)

BENEDICT'S CONCERT St. James's hall. TO-MORROW (Monday), Doors open at 1 ; concert to commence at 2 o'clock precisely. Carriages to be ordered at half-past 5, at which all the following phalanx of talent will appear ;-Titiens, AHmhiI, Lemmens-Sherrington, Parepa, Lemalpe, Sainton-Dolby, Georgi, Mdlle. Zinck (from Copenhagen), and Arabella Goddard ; Giuglini, Gardoni, Belart. Ik letti, Delle Sedie. Formes. Santley, Weiss, Sims Reeves. Ole Bull, Wieniawski, Piatti. Arditi. Lindsay Sloper. The Vocal Association (200 voices), and full orchestra. Immediate application for the few remaining sofa and balcony stalls, 21s; reserved seats. 10s. 6d. ; Is Solicited. Unreserved seats in area and balcony, 5s. ; gallery. 3s.; at Mr Benedict's 2, Manchester Square, (London Observer, Sunday, 23 June 1861)

M. Benedict's annual selection was, as it always is, a feast entirely made up of delicacies. No wonder that St. James's Hall, that accustomed scene of M. Benedict's labours and successes, was filled to overflowing. He divided his concert into three parts, the first and third being miscellaneous. We had Weber's overture, "The Ruler of the Spirits," performed by an excellent orchestra ; the comic trio, "Papataci,' from "L' Italiana in Algieri," sung by Signori Delle Sedie, Belletti and Belart; "Nobil signor," from " Les Huguenots," rendered with admirable spirit by Mdme. Lemaire; Schumann's "Andante, with variations," for two pianofortes, played on this occasion, as well as it could be, by Miss Arabella Goddard and M. Benedict; "A lonely Arab maid." one of the gems of "Oberon," rendered more gemlike by the singing of Mdme. Alboni: a cavatina of M Benedict, delightfully warbled by Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington; the scena, " Gorno d'orrore," from "Semiramide," given with startling effect by Mdlle. Titiens; a fantasia on the violin, by M. Ole Bull; and other attractive pieces. The second part was occupied by M. Benedict s "Undine," in which Mdlle. Titiens, Mdme. Sainton-Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Mr. Weiss were strongly supported by the chorus and orchestra. In the third part the vocalists whom we have not yet named were Mdlle. Parepa, Mdlle. Georges, Signer Giuglini, Herr Formes, and Mr. Santley. The conductors, besides M Benedict, were Signor Arditi, Herr W. Ganz, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Illustrated Times, Saturday, 29 June 1861)

PUBLIC AMUSEMENTS. ST. JAMES´S HALL Mr. Benedict gave his annual concert here on Monday morning last, as usual, to a most aristocratic and overflowing-audience. The hall was literally crammed with rank, fashion, and celebrity. The entertainment provided by Mr. Benedict was of unusual length. but it was so interesting, and so varied, that to feel fatigue was impossible. It would be out of the question, in a concert of such magnitude, to speak of everything in detail; it is sufficient to say that the artistes comprised nearly all the available talent now in London, and that everybody must have heard precisely the person and the thing that they wanted to hear. We must, however, specify a few of the more prominent morceaux. These were, in the first part, the well-known "Papataci" (the familiarity of which can never certainly breed contempt), given to Signori Belart, Delle Sedie, and Belletti; the "Nobil sinor" of Meyerbeer, sung charmingly-as she always does sing it-by Mine. Lemaire; the lovely overture. "The Ruler of the Spirits." intrusted by Mr. Benedict - himself the pupil of its composer, Weber - to a first-rate band; and Schumann's interesting "Andante, with variations," for two pianofortes, played in masterly style by Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Benedict. "Giorno d'orrore " followed, sung deliciously, it is needless to observe, by Mille. Titiens and Mme. Alboni. The lovely voice of the latter was afterwards conspicuous in " Rode's air," which was warbled with more than the singer's usual ease and brilliancy. Mr. Benedict's "Quand tout d'un coup," from his opera Les Nonnes de Robert, ought to be more sung, so well was it liked and so charmingly was it given by Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington. The fantastic and eccentric Mr. Ole Bull was fantastic and eccentric as usual, but withal a perfect master of the instrument, in a "fantasia" without accompaniments. We must also mention a duet by Wieniawski and Piatti, and a pianoforte solo by Benedict, on "Where the bee sucks." This last received double charm from the playing of Miss Arabella Goddard, who seemed to have it at her heart as well as her fingers' ends, so thoroughly was she at home in the delicious theme and lovely variations. Mr. Benedict's Undine formed the whole of the second part. This lyrical legend won great success, both at Norwich last year, and on the occasion of Mme. Clara Novello's farewell benefit at St. James's-hall, so that it is tolerably well known, at all events, to the musical world of London - and beyond all detailed criticism. It is sufficient to say here, that its music is fairy-like, picturesque, and thoroughly refined. Each character is strongly and individually marked; and the effect of the whole is to bring before us the coral rocks, pearly caves, and bubbling fountains of De la Motte Fouque's charming tale, with double force. The wilful and capricious Undine was represented on this occasion by Mdlle. Titiens, whose clear and bell-like voice told with great effect in the song, "'Mark the waves that rippling play." Mr. Sims Reeves was Hildebrand. and obtained his usual amount of applause in the scena, "From worldly caves ;" Madame Sainton-Dolby represented Bertalda, and Mr. Weiss, Kuhleborn. Besides the pieces above instanced, as appearing to be most liked,. we must specify a fine march, well played, which ought to be popular. The third part was again miscellaneous. Its chief features were Rossini's new and beautiful " Tantum ergo," composed for the church of San Francesco, at Bologna, finely sung by Signori Gardoni, Belletti, and Belart ; an andante and rondo for pianoforte, played in masterly and effective style by the composer, Mr. Benedict ; "This last rose of summer, ' sung by Mdlle. Titiens as charmingly as ever, the ever-pleasing and ever-popular quartette - thee quartette - from Rigoletto, given by Madame Lemaire, Mdlle. Parepa and Signori Giuglini and Delle Sedie ; Arditi's brilliant valse, ''ll bacio," brilliantly sung by Mdlle. Parepa. The sympathetic baritone voice and great feeling of the already popular Delle Sedie, was shown in " Vieni alla finestra," and Giuglini sang, as he alone can sing, a romanza of Donizetti. Even besides this monster list, there were more, more, ever more pieces to come, all deserving praise, but all impossible to mention for want of space. These were shared between Herr Formes, Mr. Santley, Mdlle. Georgi, Madame Sainton-Dolby, &c. Signor Arditi, Herr Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. and Mr. Benedict were the conductors. (Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 30 June 1861)

Mr. Benedict's Concert.- Always on a grand scale, Mr. Benedict's annual entertainment was this year even more varied and interesting than usual. So great were the attractions that the attendance was larger than on any previous occasion we are able to remember at a morning concert, whether within the handsome precincts of St. James's Hall, or elsewhere, where rank and fashion are accustomed to assemble. The feast of harmony prepared by Mr. Benedict was on a truly eclectic scale, and combined specimens of almost all the musical delicacies of the season. The programme, moreover, was so cleverly made out that a constant variety was provided, and to have experienced a moment's "ennui " at any period of the afternoon was simply out of the question. Every taste was consulted, and this without a single departure from the high standard of excellence that has always been a sine qua non at Mr. Benedict's concerts. The first part of the programme was, without hyperbole, a casket of gems, many of "purest ray serene." To criticise it would be a thankless task, inasmuch as it contained absolutely nothing to find fault with. "Papataci " (L'Italiana in Algeri) is a trio buffo of which even the composer of Il Barbiere need never be otherwise than proud - and this was allotted to Signors Belart, Delle Sedie, and Belletti. The overture, called The Ruler of the Spirits, is one of Weber's most imaginative orchestral preludes; and this was set down for a band first-rate both in number and efficiency (Mr. Benedict - the favourite pupil of Weber, as all the world of music is aware - does well to produce the compositions of his illustrious master at every one of his annual, concerts). "Nobil Signor" (Les Huguenots') ranks deservedly among the most graceful of Meyerbeer's songs ; and how Mad. Lemaire can sing it need not be told. The "Andante with variations," for two pianofortes, is one of those compositions which present Robert Schumann under his most amiable and engaging aspect; and this was entrusted to players no less practised and conscientious than Miss Arabella Goddard and Mr. Benedict. " A lonely Arab maid" (Oberon) is as plaintive as the overture abovementioned is a vigorous inspiration of Weber's genius, and that it loses nothing in the Italian version, when Mad. Alboni is the singer, was proved last year at Her Majesty's Theatre, where, Italian though she be, the Germans themselves apostrophised her as the "pearl of Fatimas." Signor Bottesini, the most wonderful performer on the double-bass that his own prolific country can claim, is also an ingenious composer - an assertion which his duet for violin and violoncello would alone justify; and had it been a question of importance to bring its merits advantageously to light, that could scarcely have been accomplished more effectually than by placing the small fiddle over the left shoulder of M. Wieniawski and the big fiddle between the knees of Signor Piatti. Mr. Benedict's cavatina, " Quand tout d'un coup " - from an opera (Les Nonnes de Robert) so obstinately kept in the dark that people begin to regard it as a myth - would, had ,not its beauties already been acknowledged, have enjoyed the fairest chance of appreciation, with Mad. Lemmens-Sherrington (the "Maid Marian of the period") to impersonate the Page. "Giorno d'orrore " (Semiramide), by Mile Titiens (or, according to the orthography of the police reports - which is possibly correct, " Tietjens ") and Mad. Alboni!- why, Rossini himself would have rubbed his hands with satisfaction. Then that eccentric though clever, clever though eccentric, M. Ole Bull! - what more striking contrast than his " fantasia " for violin, "without accompaniments," could have been imagined, whether to the duet that preceded, or to the variations - "II dolce canto " (Rode's air) - that followed it, and which Mad. Alboni so affably declined to sing again ? To conclude, the pianoforte solo, constructed upon Arne's delicious air, "Where the bee sucks," is entitled to a place by the side of the most elegant fantasias of the modern school - a fantasia in which science and melody are agreeably combined; and with this Miss Arabella Goddard, by frequent performance in public, has completely identified herself, as she did on the present occasion. These are the particulars of the first part, a concert in itself-more than enough, indeed to satisfy the musical appetite of any reasonable amateur. The second part was wholly devoted to Mr. Benedict's "lyrical legend " of Undine, which achieved such brilliant success at the Norwich Festival in September last, and won no less favour from a London audience when reproduced in St. James's Hall at the second "Farewell Concert" by Mad. Clara Novello. A third hearing, under favour of a really admirable performance - fully confirmed the good opinions elicited by the first and second. Undine is in its way a masterpiece, a fairy legend, treated in the congenial and sympathetic spirit of Weber and of Mendelssohn - a work, in short, that could only have proceeded from the pen of a musician of refined taste and poetical feeling. Undine, the water-nymph; Hildebrand, her earthly lover; Bertalda, Hildebrand's affianced bride; and last, not least, Kuhleborn, Undine's fellow sprite and sturdy champion, are each and all endowed with a marked individuality in Mr. Benedict's music, which, in addition to this dramatic faithfulness, has the no less essential charm of abstract beauty. We need not give a catalogue raisonne of the various pieces, that agreeable task having already been twice undertaken; nor, happily, is it requisite, the cantata having attained an amount of popularity that renders its most conspicuous features tolerably familiar to the musical public. Enough that Mad. Titiens represented Undine, Mad. Sainton Dolby Bertalda, and Messrs. Weiss and Sims Reeves (the originals at the Norwich Festival) Hildebrand and Kuhleborn. A more efficient cast could not have been devised. All sang their very best. The members of the band, by the evident pains they took with the overture and the richly scored accompaniments, showed how much they esteemed and respected the composer; "and the chorus, though in many instances hardly as effective as might have been wished, were no less zealous and anxious than the rest. The pieces which created the liveliest sensation and obtained the most applause were the song, with chorus, "Mark the waves that rippling play" (Mad. Titiens); the scena, "From worldly cares and toils afar" (Mr. Sims Reeves); and the instrumental march, brilliantly executed by the orchestra. At the conclusion Mr. Benedict received a well-deserved tribute from the whole of the audience, which was heartily responded to by the members of the band and chorus. There was still a third part to come, consisting of a capital selection, almost exclusively vocal, from the works of various composers, ancient and modern, and including no less than two and twenty pieces. All we can find room for is a strong word of praise for the irreproachable style in which Rossini's "Tantum Ergo," a thoroughly melodious piece of sacred music (composed for the church of San Francesco, at Bologna), was delivered by Signors Gardoni, Belart, and Belletti; and a line to record that Mr. Benedict played an Andante et Rondeau, for pianoforte with orchestral accompaniments, a composition of distinguished merit, the execution of which, as might have been anticipated, was in the highest degree effective. This should (and doubtless will) be heard elsewhere. The other pieces were divided among the singers above enumerated, and - as if these had not been sufficient to form an operatic, much more a concert "troop" - Mlle. Parepa, Signor Giuglini, Herr Formes, Mr. Santley, Mlle. George, &c, as "reserves." The conductors were Signor Arditi, Herr W. Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict himself. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 July 1861)

Monday, 8 July 1861 : Herr Wilhelm Ganz's Third and Last Soirées Musicale at His Residence, Queen Anne-Street.

Herr Wilhelm Ganz's concerts. The Last Concert of the Series will take place on MONDAY EVENING NEXT. July 8. at his residence, 15, QUEEN ANNE STREET, CAVENDISH-SQUARE, Eight o'clock. Artists : Miss Messent, Miss Wilkinson, Miss Matilda Bradshaw, Signor Gardoni : Messrs. Weiss, Laurence, Lindsay Sloper, Herr Deichmann, and Herr Wilhelm Tickets, Half-a-Guinea; Family Tickets, to admit Three, One Guinea; to be obtained of Herr Wilhelm Ganz at his residence. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 6 July 1861)

HERR WILHELM GANZ'S CONCERTS.- The LAST of the Series will take place on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, July 8th, at his residence, 15 Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square, to commence at half-past Eight o'clock. Artists: Mad. Rieder, Miss Augusta Thornton, Miss Messent, Miss Wilkinson and Miss Matilda Bradshaw; Signor Gardoni, Messrs. Weiss, Laurence, Deichmann, Lindsay Sloper, and Wilhelm Ganz. On this occasion Herr Wilhelm Ganz will have the honour of performing the following of his new compositions for the Pianoforte, viz., "Le Bonheur Supreme," "Remembrance of early days," "Souviens-toi," and "Santa Lucia." Tickets, half a guinea; family tickets (to admit three) one guinea; to be obtained of Herr Wilhelm Ganz, at his residence. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 July 1861)

HERR W. GANZ'S CONCERTS. Herr Wilhelm Ganz brought his series of soirées musicale to a close recently with an entertainment excellent of its kind. Herr Ganz played, with Herr Deichmann, Beethoven's well-known duet-sonata in F for piano and violin ; with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a spirited duet, "a quatre mains," on themes from Rossini's "Guillaume Tell," composed by himself; also three solo-pieces from his own pen - "Le Bonheur Supreme," "Remembrance of early days," and "Souviens toi ; " besides " transcriptions " of "Santa Lucia" and " My old friend John ;" in all of which he contrived to please the audience, which was both numerous and fashionable very much. Herr Ganz's "transcription" of " Santa Lucia " was indeed redemanded. The concert-giver was assisted by several other artists of celebrity, amongst whom Were Signor Gardoni, Madame Rieder, Miss Augusta Thomson, and Mr. Weiss. (Morning Post, Friday, 12 July 1861)

The Soirée Musicale of Herr Wilhelm Ganz (Monday evening, July 8th, at 15, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square), was, for a non-orchestral entertainment, one of unusual excellence. It opened with Beethoven's sonata for pianoforte and violin, in F major, Op. 24, exceedingly well played, as was assured, Herr Ganz and Herr Deichmann being the executants. This classical opening led to a well-varied anti-classical selection, in which the following artists, besides the two already named, took part: - Miss Augusta Thomson, Miss Matilda Bradshaw, Miss Eleanora Wilkinson, Mad. Rieder, Miss Messent, Sig. Gardoni, Mr. Weiss, Mr. Alberto Laurence, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. It will be at once supposed that, where singers prevailed, vocal music was in the ascendant. And indeed Herr Ganz modestly appropriated to himself, in addition to the sonata of Beethoven, but four "transcriptions " of his own composition, and a Grand Duo for two pianofortes, also of his own composition, which he played, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, with remarkable effect. One of the "transcriptions,'' - "Santa Lucia," - was encored. In the vocal music, we find nothing to record, beyond the fact that Miss Matilda Bradshaw, in the aria "In questo semplice," showed a nice quality of voice, and sang well. Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Wilhelm Ganz accompanied. (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 July 1861)

MUSIC CONCERTS, &c. Herr Wilhelm Ganz Soirée Musicale. This Concert - the last of a series of three - took place at the above gentleman's residence, in Queen Anne-street, on Monday evening, and was attended by a full and fashionable audience. In addition to Beethoven's Sonata in F Major, Herr Ganz played several of his own well-known and popular compositions, all of which were received with considerable applause. The grand duo, played by Herr Ganz and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, "Guillaume Tell," was encored. The vocal department was ably supported by Signor Gardoni and Mr. Weiss, Mr. Lawrence; Mesdames Rieder, Messent, Bradshawe, Augusta Thomson, and Eleonora Wilkinson. Herr Deichman played a solo upon the violin with considerable skill and success. (The Era, Sunday, 14 July 1861)

Tuesday, 17 December 1861 : City of London College For Ladies's Soirée Musicale at City Of London College For Ladies.

MR. HAROLD THOMAS will PERFORM at the Soirée Musicale, City of London College for Ladies, on Tuesday, 17th inst. Solos, Piano - Tannhauser march (arranged by Liszt); Sonnambula Fantasie, (Thalberg), La Cascade (Pauer), by desire; and Duet, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (The Times, Saturday, 14 December 1861)

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