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Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1865. Wednesday, 25 January 1865 : Musical Society of London's Conversazione Inaugurating the Seventh Season at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. The Musical Society of London. - The conversazione inaugurating the seventh season of this important and highly-successful association was held at St. James's Hall on Wednesday evening, and attracted, as is the wont, a brilliant and very numerous assembly. The proceedings were agreeably diversified by an admirable performance of music, in which the Orpheus Glee Union, ,Miss Eliza Hughes, Miss Susan Galton, Miss Whytock, Messrs. Louis and Adolphus Ries, and Master Cowen, rendered efficient service; Messrs. Salaman and Lindsay Sloper acting as accompanyists to the pianoforte pieces. The spacious ball was adorned with many objects of artistic interest, which had been kindly lent for the occasion by members and friends of the society, the collection being particularly rich in busts and autographs of distinguished composers and musicians, and in antique and curious musical instruments and libretti; a virginal of the date 1655, a harpsichord a century old, and a mandoline of the seventeenth century, excited special attention; while China, Japan, and Egypt contributed drums, violins, lutes, and guitars, from which the civilised performer could scarcely hope to extract any sounds that would give satisfaction to himself or pleasure to his audience. (The Sporting Gazette, Saturday, 28 January 1865) (Also: Bell's Weekly Messenger, Saturday, 28 January 1865.) Monday, 30 January 1865 : Mr. Howard Glover's Benefit and Last Grand Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre. MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S BENEFIT and LAST GRAND CONCERT of the Series will take place at DRURY LANE THEATRE, MONDAY MORNING, January 30, on which occasion the entertainments will Include Dramatic as well as Musical performances by the first artists of the day. IL TROVATORE, (Second Act). Azucena (second time on any stage), Miss Emily Soldene. LORD DUNDREARY MARRIED AND DONE FOR; supported by Mr Sothern, Mr Buckstone, and the Members of the Haymarket Company. With a Grand Miscellaneous Concert. Vocalists - Mr Sims Reeves and Madame Lemmens-Sherrington (by kind permission of the Opera Company (Limited). Miss Emily Soldene (pupil of Mr Howard Glover), Miss Palmer. Miss Banks, Mr and Madame Weiss, My Alberta Lawrence. and Mr G. Perren (by kind permission), Mr Honey (by kind permission), Mr Bartleman, and Madame Sainton-Dolby. Solo violin, M. Sainton; Pianoforte, Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin,, Miss Fannie Sebrie, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Mr Brinley Richards. Conductors-Mr Benedict, Mr W. Ganz, Mr. Emile Berger, and Mr Howard Glover. Playhouse prices. Tickets and paces to he had at the Box-office, and of Mr Howard Glover, 11 Princess-street, Cavendish-square. (The Era, Sunday, 22 January 1865) (Also: The Times, Monday, 23 January 1865.) MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S BENEFIT and LAST GRAND CONCERT of the Series will take place at DRURY LANE THEATRE, MONDAY MORNING, January 30, commencing at half past 1 o'clock. Programme: - "Il Trovatore" (second act), preceded by Mr. Howard Glover's overture to "Ruy Blas;" Manrico, Mr. Swift (by kind permission of Mr. Harrison, Esq.); Azucena, Miss Emily Soldene (her second appearance upon any stage). The favourite farce, entitled "Lord Dundreary Married and Done For": Lord Dundreary, Mr. Sothern; Asa Trenchard, Mr. Buckstone; Sir Edward Trenchard. Mr. Braid; Buddicombe. Mr. Coo; Binney. Mr. Clarke; Abel Murcott. Mr. P. White; Captain Vernon, Mr. Weathersby; De Boots, Mr. Walter Gordon; Buggins, Mr. Worrell; Workman, Mr. Wetten; Servant. Mr. Johnson; Lady Dundreary. Miss C. Hill; Lady Edward Trenchard, Miss Snowdon. Grand Miscellaneous Concert. Grand fantasia. pianoforte, on Themes from Bellini's "Il Pirata," Mlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin - Kalkbrenner; aria buffa, "In my Chateau of Pompernik," Mr. G. Honey - Howard Glover; song, "Come into the Garden, Maud." Mr. Sims Reeves - Balfe; duet, Crudel Perche," Madame and Mr. Webb - Mozart; ballad. 'My pretty Jane,' Mr. Sims Reeves .- Bishop; duet, pianoforte and violin, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and M. Sainton - Osborne and De Beriot; "Air des Bijoux," from "Faust," Madame Lemmens-Sherrington - Gounod; grand air, from "La Juive," M. Hilaire (his first appearance In this country) - Halevy; cavatina. "Una Voce," Miss Susan Galton - Rossini; arias buffa, "Largo al factotum,." Signor Marchesi - Rossini; romance, "Gentle flower," Madame Lemmens-Sherrington - Hatton; aria, "Rage thou angry storm, Mr. H. Corri - Benedict: cavatina (by desire) "Robert toi que j'aime," Madame Rudersdorff - Meyerbeer; song, "Philip the Falconer," Mr. Lewis Thomas - Loder; national ballad, "Auld Robin Gray," Madame Sainton-Dolby; grande fantaisie, violin, on themes, from "Rigoletto," M. Sainton - Sainton; ballad.(by desire) "The lark now leaves," Madame Weiss - Hatton; song (by desire). "The Village Blacksmith," Mr. W. H. Weiss - Weiss; new polka. "Il Ballo," Madame Rudersdorff - Guglielmi; romance,"Le Berger sur la Montagne," Madame Florence Lancia; (clarionet obbligato, Mr. Lazarus) Schubert; cavatina. "La parlate d'amor" (Faust), Miss Palmer - Gounod; duet, "The sea nymphs' home," Miss Banks and Miss Palmer - W. H. Adams; song. "The Ocean King.". (first time of performance). Mr. Alberto Laurence - G. B. Allen; solo, pianoforte. "Memories of Home." and "La Reine Blanche," .Mr. Brinley Richards - Brinley Richards ballad (by desire) "When first these Bells." Mr. George Perren - George Perren; romance (from "Les Bijoux Perdus,") Miss Banks - Dussek; duet, "Quanto Amore," (by desire) Signor Ciabatta and Mme. Gordon; solo, pianoforte, "Moto Perpetuo," Miss Fannie Sebri (her third appearance in public) - Weber; cavatina, "Deh Vieni," Miss Grace Linde - Mozart; ballad, "In Sheltered Vale." Mr. G. Patey - Formes; song, "Sing Birdie, Sing," Mme. Gordon - W. Ganz; romance "Tic tac of the Mill," Miss Fanny Armytage - Ledne; aria buffa, Mr. Bartleman - Rossini; cavatina, "I'm a Merry Zingara." Miss Pretty - Balfe; song Miss Florence de Courcy - Henry Smart; cavatina "The Man of the Mill," G. B. Allen. Full band, including members of the two grand Opera-house orchestras, Philharmonic bands, &c Conductors-Mr. Benedict, Herr Wilhelm Ganz, Emile Berger. Mr. Lehmeyer and Mr. Howard Glover. Private boxes, £2 2s., £3 3s. and £4 4s.; stalls, 7s.; dress circle, 5s.; first circle, 4s.; upper circle. 2s. 6d., pit, 1s.; lower gallery, 1s. upper gallery, 6d. Tickets and places to be had at the box-office of the theatre from 10 to 5 daily: and of Mr. Howard Glover. 11, Princes-street, Cavendish-square. (The Times, Friday, 27 January 1865) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 28 January 1865.) MR. HOWARD GLOVER'S MORNING CONCERT. The last of the series took place on Monday. The novelty was the introduction of a farce played by the elite of the Haymarket company, with Mr. Sothern as the special attraction. The farce was Lord Dundreary Married and Done For, which was capitally acted, and made the house echo with laughter. The second act of the Trovatore was repeated in consequence of the very great effect Miss Emily Soldene produced as Azucena at the last concert, and the unqualified praise bestowed upon her by the press. This time Mr. D. Miranda, not Mr. Swift, was Manrico. From Miss Soldene's second performance we can more confidently predict that, with extreme attention to her studies and a deaf ear turned to the flattering of friends, a high position awaits her on the lyric stage. She has voice, style, musical feeling, dramatic expression, and apparently the power - rare in a novice - of concentrating attention to her business on the boards. Fortunately, she cannot be placed in the hands of a better instructor and adviser than Mr. Howard Glover. Of the miscellaneous concert which followed the dramatic performances it is not necessary to speak; nor indeed would space permit us had we inclination to do so. Enough that among the singers were Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madame Weiss, Madame Rudersdorff, Miss Palmer, Miss Susan Galton, Miss Fanny Armytage, Miss Banks, Miss Florence de Courcy, Madame Gordon, Miss Grace Lindo, Mr. George Perren, Mr. Weiss, Mr. Alberto Laurence, M. Hilane, Signor Marchesi, &c, &c.; and among the instrumentalists, Miss Fanny Sebrie, Mdlle. de Beauvoisin, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Brinley Richards (pianoforte), M. Sainton (violin), &c., &c. There were many encores and still more recalls, and the concert, which did not entirely exhaust the programme, passed off with the utmost éclat. As at all the previous concerts there was a full and efficient band selected from the two opera houses and the Philharmonic orchestras. The conductors were Messrs. Benedict, Emile Berger, Lehmeyer and Howard Glover. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 February 1865) Mr. Howard Glover's Concert. The concluding "Festival" of the series was given at Drury-lane Theatre on Monday last. Mr. Howard Glover took his benefit on this particular occasion, and the house was very full. We are, of course, justified in imagining that the successful experiment of this "monster" musical entertainment will be repeated in forthcoming seasons, and that each concert will be signalised by some peculiar attraction not to be met within ordinary music rooms. This time Mr. Glover very wisely dispensed with the assistance of Messrs. Beverley, Cormack and the ballet to illustrate Biblical passages, and relied upon Dundreary and his Tom cat. Mr. Sothern's wonderfully popular representation of mental vacuity was evidently considered a much more legitimate kind of amusement for the time and place. In respect to the memory of Mr. Glover's mother, these members of the Haymarket company who were associated with her in past years appeared. Messrs. Buckstone, Braid, Clarke, and Werrell, who now perform in-Lord Dundreary Married and Done For, were with her at the Haymarket. Miss Emily Soldene, who made such a promising first appearance on a previous occasion as Azucena; in the second act of Il Trovatore, repeated that fragment of the character, and fully confirmed the belief, generally felt, in her uncommon dramatic power. She was supported by Mr. David Miranda as Manrico. Mr. Glover was unfortunate in his orchestra. The accompaniments were given in a very slovenly manner, and the same undesirable kind of performance was observed in two overtures. The one encore accepted was by Mr. George Perren, who sang "My Pretty Jane," in deference to most clamorous demands from the gallery. A Monsieur Hiliare made his first appearance in England, and was much applauded for his rendering of an air from Halevy's La Juive. Both song and singer were intensely French in style. Signor Marchesi appeared for "Largo al factotum," and seemed in a great hurry to take his leave of the public. The new baritone, Mr Alberto Lawrence, gave a new song called "The Ocean King," and composed by G. B. Allen. Madame Lemmens-Sherrington sang the "Jewel Song." and met with a storm of applause at its conclusion, but very properly declined the intended encore. Hatton's romance "Gentle lower" was also enthusiastically received. The clever young soprano, Miss Susan Galton, was one of Mr. Howard Glover's great attractions, and sang "Una voce" with extraordinary finish and piquant expression. Strength of tone will, of course, come in due time, and help to place Miss Galten among the first singers of the day. Miss Banks, who is one of the brightest ornaments of the English ballad school, sang with peculiar sweetness a song - the name of which was not down in the programme. Mr. and Mrs. Weiss gave the duet by Mozart "Crudel perche," and Madame Sainton-Dolby accompanied herself in "Auld Robin Gray." Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin was the solo pianiste, and M. Sainton played a violin fantasia of his own on Rigoletto. With Mr. Lindsay-Sloper he joined in the Andante and Variations from the Kreutzer Sonata. The names of Miss Palmer, Miss F. Armytage, Mr G. Patey, add others, also appeared in the programme. Mr Sims Reeves was originally announced to sing, but placards stating his inability to attend were posted at all the entrances; and his name omitted from the advertisements in the day's papers. The audience were, however, incredulous and unruly. They called for the popular tenor, and at last Mr. Howard Glover reminded them of the notice at the doors, Considerable adverse feeling was manifested, and Mr. Glover appealed "to the better sense of the house," otherwise the quieter regions of the pit and boxes. We can but imagine Mr. Glover's venture has been this year most satisfactory in its results, and congratulate him on the voluminous attractions he has provided at a very reasonable price of admission. The conductors were Mr. Howard Glover, M. Benedict, and Mr. E. Berger. (The Era, Sunday, 5 February 1865) Saturday, 4 February 1865 : Mr. Arthur S. Chappell's Monday Popular Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. At Monday's Popular Concert Dussek's 'Invocation Sonata' was repeated - a certain stir having been created on the adoption of this ?ne work by Madame A. Goddard, as though some particular rarity and enterprise attached itself to whatever she takes in hand. There has been too much of an attempt to put this lady forward as a discoverer-just as if Prof. Moscheles, Dr. Bennett, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Pauer and Mr. Hallé had not each and all done virtually far more in familiarizing the public with the varied library of pianoforte music. The Sonata had been frequently played long ere the Popular Concerts were thought of. This has nothing to do with Madame A. Goddard's diligence or the amplitude of her repertory; but it is high time to say that the world is getting tired of the disproportionate commendations of which this clever lady is victim; calculated as they are to create undue preference, and (on the other hand) prejudice among those to whom puffery of every kind is distasteful. No one has more willingly done credit to her extraordinary skill and ?nish as a mechanist than ourselves. In this respect Madame A. Goddard will always be classed with Madame Pleyel and Madame Dulcken, when the story of the Pianoforte has to be told. But to set her on a pedestal as a high priestess of her art, - no one of the poetical and intellectual few who re?ect, combine, originate, and to laud her as intrepid in research, is simply an assumption not based on solid grounds ; and since this is systematically done, to the confusion of right and wrong, it may be well to protest that an old and, as a contemporary puts it, a familiar Sonata, however cleverly rendered, might be received without such measureless eulogy - At the Crystal Palace Concert on Saturday, she played Dr. Bennett's Concerto in F minor, and a. fantasia on airs from ' Mireille,' by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Mendelssohn's ' First Walpurgis Night' will form a feature in the Crystal Palace Programme of to-day. We have heard that there has been a talk of giving there the Walpurgis scenes from M. Gounod's 'Faust,' omitted here in the representation of the opera. We cannot fancy these effective, apart from the splendour and mystery of the stage effects. CONCERTS. - With a good deal of concert activity just now, there is less novelty than is desirable. The Beethoven Concert took place duly on Saturday night; Madame Alice Mangold being announced as pianist. Herr Pauer will play, and Madame Lemmens-Sherrington sing, there this evening. -At Monday's Popular Concert Dussek's 'Invocation Sonata ' was repeated-a certain stir having been created on the adoption of this ?ne work by Madame A. Goddard, as though some particular rarity and enterprise attached itself to whatever she takes in hand. There has been too much of an attempt to put this lady forward as a discoverer - just as if Prof. Moscheles, Dr. Bennett, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Pauer and Mr. Hallé had not each and all done virtually far more in familiarizing the public with the varied library of pianoforte music. The Sonata had been frequently played long ere the Popular Concerts were thought of. This has nothing to do with Madame A. Goddard's diligence or the amplitude of her repertory; but it is high time to say that the world is getting tired of the disproportionate commendations of which this clever lady is victim; calculated as they are to create undue preference, and (on the other hand) prejudice among those to whom puffery of every kind is distasteful. No one has more willingly done credit to her extraordinary skill and ?nish as a mechanist than ourselves. In this respect Madame A. Goddard will always be classed with Madame Pleyel and Madame Dulcken, when the story of the Pianoforte has to be told. But to set her on a pedestal as a high priestess of her art, - as one of the poetical and intellectual few who re?ect, combine, originate, and to land her as intrepid in research, is simply an assumption not based on solid grounds; and since this is systematically done, to the confusion of right and wrong, it may be well to protest that an old and, as a contemporary puts it, a familiar Sonata, however cleverly rendered, might be received without such measureless eulogy. At the Crystal Palace Concert on Saturday, she played Dr. Bennett's Concerto in F minor, and a fantasia on airs from 'Mireille,' by Mr. Lindsay Sloper - (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 11 February 1865) Monday Popular Concerts.-At the last concert (the 162nd) Madame Arabella Goddard repeated Dussek's sonata, L'Invocation (third time), the Septet of Beethoven, Mendelssohn's pianoforte quartet in F minor, and a quartet in C major by Haydn completing the instrumental part of the programme. A brilliant concert and (weather notwithstanding) an immense audience. More next week. (The Musical World, Saturday, 18 February 1865) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 18 February 1865.) Monday, 13 February 1865 : Rifle Band's Morning and Evening Concerts at Drill Hall, Bristol. RIFLE BAND CONCERTS.-TWO concerts were given at the Drill-Hall, on Monday afternoon and evening, in aid of the band fund. The chief attraction was Mr. Sims Reeves, who sang three times at each concert, and complied with demands for the repetition of a ballad by Blumenthal, BIshop's "Pilgrim of Love," and Balfe's "Come into the garden, Maud," all of which were rendered with exquisite taste. The other vocalists were Signorina Leale, a singer of promise, and Mr, Merrick, who sang the songs allotted to him with care and effect. The instrumentalists were Herr Pfeiffer, violin; a son of Mr. H. U. Richardson, the bandmaster, cornet; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, piano, each of whom (especially the boy) won merited applause. (Bristol Mercury, Saturday, 18 February 1865) Friday, 17 February 1865 : Miss Arabella Goddard's Recital at Royal Pavilion Concert Room, Brighton. Brighton.-Madame Arabella Goddard gave her third and last "Recital" for the season yesterday afternoon. Though the weather was detestable, the Pavilion concert-room was crowded. The programme comprised a sonata by Mozart (in G), a suite by Handel (G minor), Bach's Prelude and Fugue alla Tarantella (A minor), a sonata by Beethoven (E flat, Op. 31), a romance by E. J. Loder ("Lisette "), a Lied ohne Worte by Mendelssohn (C, Book 5), and a new and brilliant fantasia upon melodies of Schubert, composed expressly for her by Mr. Lindsay Sloper (author of the delicious fantasia on Mireille.) More particulars next week. C. F. (The Musical World, Saturday, 18 February 1865) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 18 February 1865.) Wednesday, 8 March 1865 : Edinburgh Philharmonic Society's Third Concert at Edinburgh. Edinburgh.-The third concert of the Philharmonic Society took place on Wednesday evening, before a large and brilliant audience. There was the usual orchestra of fifty-five performers, Mr. Hullah conductor, with Herr Joachim and Madame Arabella Goddard as soloists. The programme was as follows :- Part I. Overture, Ruy Blas, Mendelssohn. Quintett, Wind Instruments, (Reicha,) Flute, Mr. H. Nicholson; Oboe, Mr. A. Nicholson; Clarionet, Mr. Maycock; Horn, Mr. Greuner; Bassoon, Mr. Hutchins. Concerto, Pianoforte, No. 4, (Prof. W. S. Bennett,) with orchestral accompaniments, Madame Arabella Goddard; Symphony in G, Letter Q. (Haydn). Part II. Concerto, Violin (Beethoven), with orchestral accompaniments, Herr Joachim. Solo, Pianoforte, Fantasia on airs from Gounod's Mirella (Lindsay Sloper), composed expressly for Madame Goddard. Notturno, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn). Solo, Violin, Chaconne (Bach), Herr Joachim. Overture, Le Medecin malgre lui (Gounod), first time in Scotland. The overture to Ruy Blas was played with precision and spirit. Haydn's symphony in G, letter Q, which was performed under the auspices of the composer himself, when the University of Oxford conferred on him a degree, was equally happy, more especially in the adagio and finale. The notturno from A Midsummer Night's Dream, and M. Gounod's overture were both well given, and listened to with satisfaction. Reicha's quintet, performed by four eminent instrumentalists belonging to the orchestra, was warmly received, If we were to select any one for special commendation, it would be Mr. A. Nicholson, on the oboe. Herr Joachim, on entering the orchestra, was greeted with enthusiasm. He played with a power and brilliancy impossible to surpass. Equally great in the allegro and the larghetto, his pure, broad tone, attack, masterly bowing, and delicate regard to light and shade, combined with the perfection of his execution in the concerto, drew down applause such as a few years ago no classical display could have elicited from an Edinburgh audience. Sebastian Bach's Chaconne, for violin, without accompaniment, was played with as marvellous skill and received with equal favor. Both these works require considerable musical knowledge for appreciation, and their success shows that it was hardly necessary for a great violoncellist who visited us the other day to select pieces utterly trivial, for performance. Madame Arabella Goddard played with that perfect taste and finished execution which we had occasion to notice at more length in connection with her concert on Saturday. In the concerto, a musician-like work of a thoroughly solid character, she was well seconded by the orchestra; and the warmest applause followed her graceful and elegant playing of Mr. Lindsay Sloper's admirable fantasia on Mireille. The concert altogether gave great satisfaction, notwithstanding the absence of vocal music. (The Musical world, Saturday, 11 March 1865) Tuesday, 4 April 1865 : Miss Helen Hogarth (Mrs. R. C. Roney)'s Annual Concert (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. MISS HELEN HOGARTH (Mrs. R C. Roney) begs to announce that her ANNUAL EVENING CONCERT will take Place at the St. James's-hall on Tuesday, April 4, to commence at 5 o'clock precisely. The following eminent artists will appear:- Vocalists - Madame Parepa, Mlle. Liebhart, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Miss Poole, Mlle. Linas Martorelle, Mrs. Lockey, Madame Weiss, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Florence De Courcy, Miss Grace Lindo, Miss Susan Pyne, and Miss Louisa Pyne. Mr. Weiss, Mr. Patey, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Trelawny Cobham, and Mr. Sims Reeves Instrumentalists :- Pianoforte, Madame Arabella Goddard; violin, Herr Joachim; violoncello. Mr. Edward Howell; harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors - Messrs Lindsay Sloper, Brinley Richards, Wilhelm Ganz, Aguilar and Benedict. During the concert, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's quartet for four performers on two pianos, entitled Themes from Liszt's "Soirées de Rossini," will be played by Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Harold Thomas, and Madame Arabella Goddard. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s. admission, 1s. Tickets may obtained of Mrs Roney, No. 10, Gloucester-crescent. Regent's-park; at Mr. Austin's office, at the Hall and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Times, Wednesday, 15 March 1865) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 29 March 1865.) ST. JAMES'S HALL.- MISS HELEN HOGARTH (Mrs. R. C. Roney) begs to announce that her ANNUAL EVENING CONCERT will take place at the St. James's-hall, on Tuesday, April 4th, to commence at 8 o'clock precisely. The following eminent artists will appear: - Vocalists -Madame Parepa, Mdlle. Liebhart, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Miss Poole, Mdlle. Linas Martorelle, Mrs. Lockey, Madame Weiss, Miss Smile Soldene, Miss Florence de Courcy, Miss Grace Lindo, Miss Susan Pyne, Mrs. Merest (Maria B. Hawes), and Miss Louisa Pyne; Mr. Weiss. Mr. Patey, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Trelawny Cobham, and Mr. Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists: - Pianoforte, Madame Arabella Goddard; violin, Herr Joachim; violoncello, Mr. Edward Howell; harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Brinley Richards, Wilhelm Ganz, Aguilar and Benedict. During the concert, a duet tor Harp and Pianoforte, on airs from "Norma." will be played by Herr Oberthür and Mr. Aguilar; also Mr. Lindsay Sloper's quartet for four performers on two pianos, entitled Themes from Liszt's "Soirées de Rossini," will be played by Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Harold Thomas, and Madame Arabella Goddard. Sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats, 5s.; balcony, 3s.; admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Roney, 10, Gloucester street, Regent's park; at Mr. Austin's office, at the Hall; and of Messrs. Chappell & Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 March 1865) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 1 April 1865.) SIMS REEVES, Joachim, Arabella Goddard, Louisa Pyne, Parepa, Sainton-Dolby, &c, at Miss HELEN HOGARTH'S (Mrs R. C. Roney) ANNUAL CONCERT at the ST. JAMES'S HALL, on TUESDAY NEXT, April 4, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists - Madame Parepa, Mdlle Liebhart, Madame Sainton-Dolby. Miss Poole, Mdlle. Linas Martorelle, Mrs. Lockey, Madame Weiss, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Florence De Courcy, Miss Grace Lindo, Mrs. Merest (late Maria B. Hawes), Miss Susan Pyne, and Miss Louisa Pyne; Mr. Weiss, Mr. Patey, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Trelawny Cobham. and Mr, Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists- Pianoforte, Madame Arabella Goddard : violin, Herr Joachim ; violoncello, Mr. Edward Howell ; harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Brinley Richards, William Ganz, Aguilar, and Benedict- Sofa stalls. 10s. 6d. ; reserved seats, 6s. ; balcony, 5s. ; admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Roney, No.10, Gloucester-crescent, Regent's Park ; at Mr. Austin's office, at the Hall ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Standard, Saturday, 1 April 1865) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 1 April 1865.) SIMS REEVES, Joachim, Arabella Goddard, Louisa Pyne, Parepa, Sainton-Dolby, &c, at Miss HELEN HOGARTH'S (Mrs R. C. Roney) ANNUAL CONCERT at the ST. JAMES'S HALL, To-morrow (TUESDAY), April 4, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists - Madame Parepa, Mdlle Liebhart, Madame Sainton-Dolby. Miss Poole, Mdlle. Linas Martorelle, Mrs. Lockey, Madame Weiss, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Florence De Courcy, Miss Grace Lindo, Mrs. Merest (late Maria B. Hawes), Miss Susan Pyne, and Miss Louisa Pyne; Mr. Weiss, Mr. Patey, Mr. Wilbye Cooper, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Trelawny Cobham. and Mr, Sims Reeves. Instrumentalists- Pianoforte, Madame Arabella Goddard : violin, Herr Joachim ; violoncello, Mr. Edward Howell ; harp, Herr Oberthür. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Brinley Richards, William Ganz, Aguilar, and Benedict- Sofa stalls. 10s. 6d. ; reserved seats, 6s. ; balcony, 5s. ; admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of Mrs. Roney, No.10, Gloucester-crescent, Regent's Park ; at Mr. Austin's office, at the Hall ; and of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street. (The Standard, Monday, 3 April 1865) Thursday, 11 May 1865 : Mr. Van Praag's Benefit Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. ST. JAMES'S HALL.-Under Distinguished Patronage. Mr. VAN PRAAG begs to announce that his BENEFIT CONCERT will take place at the above hall, on Thursday evening, May 11th, 1865, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists-Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Elvira Behrens, Miss Poole, Madlle. Enequist, Miss Pyne Dalton, Miss Hanks, Miss Emily Spencer, Miss Emma Jenkins, Madame Weiss, Miss Louise Van Noorden, and Madams Louise Liebhardt. Miss Palmer, Madame Emma Heywood, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Julia Elton, and Madame Sainton-Dolby. Mr. George Perren, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Frank Elmore, and Mr. David Miranda. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. G. Patey, Mr. Renwick, Mr. Chaplin Henry, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. L. Walker, and Mr. W. H. Weiss. Instrumentalists - Violin, Herr Ludwig Strauss; Violoncello, Herr Lidel; Harmonium, Mons. Lemmens; Cornet-a-Pistons, Mr. Levy; Pianoforte, Madlle. De Beauvoisin, Miss Kate Gordon, Mr. Sydney Smith, Herr Willem Coenen, and Mr. Charles Hallé. The celebrated guitarist, Sokolowski, will make his first appearance In England. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, A. Randegger, Frank Mori, Wilhelm Ganz, Emile Berger, Aguilar, and Mr. Benedict. Tickets at popular concert prices. Stalls, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.; Admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of the principal Musicsellers in Regent-street and Bond-street; of Mr. Payne, at the Hanover-square Rooms; of Messrs. Keith, Prowse, & Co., City Agents, 48, Cheapside; of Mr. Van Praag, at Messrs. Duncan Davison & Co.'s, 244, Regent-street, and of Mr. Austin, St. James's-hall, Piccadilly. (The Musical world, Saturday, 15 April 1865) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 29 April 1865; The Musical world, Saturday, 22 April 1865.) ST. JAMES'S HALL.- UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE, Mr VAN PRAAG begs to announce that his BENEFIT CONCERT will take place at the above Hall on THURSDAY EVENING, May 11, 1865, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. VOCALISTS. - Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Elvira Behrens, Misa Poole, Madame Enequist, Miss Pyne Galton, Miss Banks, Miss Emily Spencer, Miss Emma Jenkins, Madame Weiss, Mis Louisa Van Noorden, and Madame Louise Liebbardt. Miss Palmer, Madame Emma Haywood, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Julia Elton, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Mr George Perren, Mr W, H. Cummings, Mr. Frank Elmore, and Mr. David Miranda, Mr Lewis Thomas, Mr G. Patey, Mr Renwick, Mr Chaplin Henry, Signor Ciabatta, Mr L. Walker, and Mr W. H. Weiss. INSTRUMENTALISTS.-Violin: Herr Ludwig Stranar, Violoncello: Herr Lidel, Harmonium: M. Lemmens; Cornet-a-pistons: Mr Levy, Pianoforte: Mdlle Mariot de Beauvoisin, Miss Kate Gordon, Mr Sydney Smith, Herr Willem Coenen, and Mr Charles Hallé. The Celebrated Guitarist, Sokolowski, will make his First Appearance in England. CONDUCTORS.- Messrs Lindsay Sloper. A. Randegger, Frank Mori, Hargitt, Wilhelm Ganz, Emile Berger, Aguiler, and Mr. Benedict. Tickets at Popular Concert Prices, Stalls, 5s.; Balcony, 3s. Admission, 1s. May be obtained of the principal Musicsellers in Regent-street, and Bond-street of Mr Payne, at the Hanover-square Rooms; of Messrs Keith, Prowse and Co., City Agents, 48, Cheapside; of Messrs Duncan, Davison, and Co., 244, Regent-street, and of Mr Austin, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. (The Era, Sunday, 23 April 1865) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 30 April 1865; The Era, Sunday, 7 May 1865.) ST. JAMES's-HALL. - At Mr. VAN PRAAG's BENEFIT CONCERT, Mlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin, Miss Kate Gordon, Messrs Coenen, Sydney Smith, and Chas. Hallé will play, also Herr Straus, Herr Lidel and Sokolowski (celebrated guitarist) Conductors - Lindsay Sloper, A. Randegger, Frank Mori, Wilhelm Ganz, Hargitt, Aguilar, and Mr. Benedict. Tickets at musicsellers; Keith, Prowse 48. Cheapside; at Austin's ticket office; and of Mr. Van Praag, 4, Regent-street; at Duncan, Davison, und Co.'s. (The Times, Saturday, 29 April 1865) THURSDAY EVENING, May 11. ST. JAMES'S HALL.-Under Distinguished Patronage. Mr. VAN PRAAG begs to announce that his BENEFIT CONCERT will take place at the above hall, on Thursday evening, May 11th, 1865, to commence at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists-Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Madame Elvira Behrens, Miss Poole, Madlle. Enequist, Miss Pyne Dalton, Miss Hanks, Miss Emily Spencer, Miss Emma Jenkins, Madame Weiss, Miss Louise Van Noorden, and Madams Louise Liebhardt. Miss Palmer, Madame Emma Heywood, Miss Emily Soldene, Miss Julia Elton, and Madame Sainton-Dolby. Mr. George Perren, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Frank Elmore, and Mr. David Miranda. Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. G. Patey, Mr. Renwick, Mr. Chaplin Henry, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. L. Walker, and Mr. W. H. Weiss. Instrumentalists - Violin, Herr Ludwig Strauss; Violoncello, Herr Lidel; Harmonium, Mons. Lemmens; Cornet-a-Pistons, Mr. Levy; Pianoforte, Madlle. De Beauvoisin, Miss Kate Gordon, Mr. Sydney Smith, Herr Willem Coenen, and Mr. Charles Hallé. The celebrated guitarist, Sokolowski, will make his first appearance In England. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, A. Randegger, Frank Mori, Wilhelm Ganz, Emile Berger, Aguilar, and Mr. Benedict. Tickets at popular concert prices. Stalls, 6s.; Balcony, 3s.; Admission, 1s. Tickets may be obtained of the principal Musicsellers in Regent-street and Bond-street; of Mr. Payne, at the Hanover-square Rooms; of Messrs. Keith, Prowse, & Co., City Agents, 48, Cheapside; of Mr. Van Praag, at Messrs. Duncan Davison & Co.'s, 244, Regent-street, and of Mr. Austin, St. James's-hall, Piccadilly. (The Musical World, Saturday, 6 May 1865) Tuesday, 16 May 1865 : Madame Sainton-Dolby and M. Sainton's Annual Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. THE ANNUAL MORNING CONCERT of Madame Sainton-Dolby and M. Sainton is invariably one of the most attractive of the season, and that given this year at the St. James's Hall, on the 16th of May by the accomplished pair, was certainly as agreeable as any which had gone before it. With M. and Madame Sainton were associated Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Miss Marian Moss, Herr Wachtel, Messrs. Wilbye Cooper, W. H. Cummings, W. H. Weiss, and J. G. Patey, as singers, and Madame Arabella Goddard and M. Paque as instrumentalists. Perhaps the most interesting feature of a selection replete with interest was the introduction by Madame Sainton of "The Cradle Song" from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, a work, like other sacred performances by the composer, but too little known in this country. This is one specimen of a composer," writes the analytic programme which was provided at the concert, "who has left the world three oratorios, several masses, ten or twelve sacred cantatas, a number of psalms and six motetts, of which only one work, The Passione, according to the text or St. Matthew (commonly called Grosse Passione Musik), has been heard in public in England." There is no gainsaying this, but let us hope that Sebastian Bach's day will yet come with other arrivals, and in the meanwhile let us heartily thank Madame Sainton for introducing at her concert so profoundly devotional, touching and melodious an air as "The Cradle Song," which she sang with a mastery of voice and expression not to be surpassed. Madame Sainton's other solos were a new song, by Herr Blumenthal, called "The Children's Kingdom," two ballads by Claribel, "I cannot sing the old song" and "Sweet Kilkenny Town," and the recitative and air of the Child in Naaman, " Weep not, dear mother." Madame Sainton sang them all in her happiest manner and pleased universally in all. In addition, Madame Sainton joined Miss Marian Moss, Messrs. Cummings and Weiss in the quartet, "Honor and glory," from Naaman. The piece de résistance of the instrumental selection was Beethoven's sonata for pianoforte and violin, in C minor, which was magnificently executed by Madame Arabella Goddard and M. Sainton, and rapturously applauded by the entire audience. Sainton played for his solos David's Andante and Scherzo Capriccioso, and his own fantasia on Faust, both loudly applauded. Madame Goddard's solo was Mr. Lindsay Sloper's brilliant and effective fantasia on Mirella, which serves as much as any bravura piece the accomplished "lady of the keys" performs to show off the marvels of her execution. We can hardly compliment the audience on selecting Marchner's lied, "O Sonnenschein), O Sonnenschein," sung by Herr Wachtel, and "The Shadow Song" from Dinorah, sung by Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, for special encores. For our own part, not to speak of Madame Sainton's songs, we greatly preferred Gounod's "Valse Ariette," by Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, which, by comparison, deserved to be encored twice. The other performances, which were numerous, and in many respects admirable, we are not called upon to specify. Enough that the concert was a brilliant success, and that every thing passed off most satisfactorily. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 July 1865) Tuesday, 30 May 1865 : Mr. Harold Thomas's Matinée at Hanover-Square Rooms. MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE, at the Hanover-square Rooms, on Tuesday, May 30, at three o'clock. Vocalists - Mme. Parepa, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Cummings, and Mr. Weiss, Instrumentalists - M. Sainton, Sig. Piatti, and Mr. Harold Thomas. Conductors - M. Benedict, Sullivan and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Single tickets, half-a-guinea; to admit three, one guinea.- 49, Maddox-street. Bond-street, W. (Morning Post, Saturday, 20 May 1865) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 27 May 1865; The Times, Thursday, 25 May 1865; The Musical world, Saturday, 27 May 1865; The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 27 May 1865.) TUESDAY NEXT, Mr. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE, at the Hanover Square. Three o'clock. Artistes: Parepa, Edith Wynne, Cummings, Weiss, Sainton, Piatti, Benedict, Sullivan, Lindsay Sloper and Harold Thomas. - 49, Maddox Street, Bond Street. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 27 May 1865) TO-MORROW. - MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE, at the Hanover-square Rooms, three o'clock. Artistes : Parepa, Edith Wynne. Cummings, Weiss, Sainton, Piatti, Benedict, Sullivan, Lindsay Sloper, and Harold Thomas. - Single tickets, half-a-guinea : three for one guinea.- 49, Maddox-street. Bond-street, W. (Morning Post, Monday, 29 May 1865) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 29 May 1865.) THIS DAY. - MR. HAROLD THOMAS'S MATINEE, at the Hanover-square Rooms, three o'clock. Artistes : Parepa, Edith Wynne. Cummings, Weiss, Sainton, Piatti, Benedict, Sullivan, Lindsay Sloper, and Harold Thomas. - Single tickets, half-a-guinea : three for one guinea.- 49, Maddox-street. Bond-street, W. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 30 May 1865) Mr. Harold Thomas, the well-known pianist, at his Matinée Musicals on Tuesday last, at the Hanover Square Rooms, presented a capital selection of music to his friends and pupils. The special pieces were Beethoven's Sonata for pianoforte and violin, No. 1, Op. 12, in which he was assisted by M. Sainton; Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, for pianoforte, played by Mr. Harold Thomas; Sterndale Bennett's "Praeludium," solo for the pianoforte, composed expressly for Mr. Harold Thomas, and also performed by him; and a trio, by Adolph Blanc, for pianoforte, violin and violoncello, executed by Mr. Harold Thomas, M. Sainton, and Signor Piatti. Beethoven's sonata was admirably played, the rondo finale exhibiting the brilliant qualities of M. Sainton's playing to eminent advantage. The trio of Adolph Blanc is not particularly fascinating, but, being executed to perfection, made a favorable impression. The splendid and exciting Andante and Rondo of Mendelssohn was played with great force and spirit by Mr. Harold Thomas, who also performed some compositions of his own with great effect. The vocal music was entrusted to Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Moss, Mr. W. H. Cummings, and Mr. Weiss. Miss Edith Wynne was encored in a new song by Mr. Harold Thomas, entitled "Winter and Spring," which she sang charmingly, and which seemed to please the entire audience. Mr. Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the conductors. (The Musical world, Saturday, 3 June 1865) Tuesday, 6 June 1865 : Mademoiselle Sedlatzek's Matinée Musicale at Collard's Pianoforte Rooms. THE MATINEE MUSICALE of that clever singer, Mdlle. Sedlatzek, took place in Collard's Pianoforte Rooms, on Tuesday, and attracted a room full of fashionables. The list of vocalists, in addition to the beneficiaire, included Madame Louisa Vining. Madame Elvira Behrens, Miss Hiles, Mrs. George Vining, Messrs. George Perren and Alan Irving; the instrumentalists, Madame Arabella Goddard and M. Emile Berger (pianoforte), Mr. Lazarus (clarionet), Messrs. J. Balsir Chatterton and John Thomas (harp), and Signor Pezze (violoncello). Only in two instances were the audience - mostly of the bonneted sex - moved from their aristocratic frigidity, first, when Madame Arabella Goddard played the fantaisie on Mirella, composed expressly for her by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, which so delighted them, and excited them, and provoked them into an out-of-the-way, and, to them, enforced enthusiasm, that the fair pianist could not choose but accede to their muffled expressions and murmurs of rapture, and returning to the platform performed the fantasia on "Home, sweet home," which created an effect no less magnetic and unexpected than the Mirella piece. The other occasion on which the aristocrats were warmed into an exhibition of feeling was when Madame Louisa Vining sang Dr. Arne's song, "Where the bee sucks," which they ordered should be sung a second time. Mdlle. Sedlatzek supplied the bolero "Merce, dilette amiei," from the Vépres Siciliennes, and a song, written by Madame Oury, "Reproach," in both of which she was eminently successful. Mdlle. Sedlatzek also joined Mdlle. Elvira Behrens, Messrs. George Perren and Allan Irving in the quatuor "Mezzanotte " from Marta, and Mr. Hiles in a duet from the Maria Padilla of Donizetti. Messrs. Frank Mori, Emile Berger and Lewis were conductors. - S. T. (The Musical world, Saturday, 10 June 1865) Thursday, 8 June 1865 : Miss Kate Rae's First Concert (Evening) at Willis's Rooms, King-Street, St. James's. MISS KATE RAE begs to announce that she will give her FIRST CONCERT in Willis's Rooms, THIS EVENING, June 8,1865, to commence at 8 o'clock. Violin. Herr Joachim, Violoncello, Signor Piatti; pianoforte, Mr. Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Harold. Thomas, and Miss Kate Rae. Vocalists - Miss Banks and Mr. Cummings. The programme will Include Lindsay Sloper's quartet on Rossini's "Soirées Musicales" for four performers on two pianofortes romance, Joachim and Parcalle, Spohr, for violin solo by Herr Joachim, &c. Stalls, half-a-guinea; unreserved seats, 7s. Tickets to be obtained of Miss Kate Rae, 1, Norland-place, Notting-hill, W.; Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside; and of Messrs. Chappell, 50, New Bond-street. (The Times, Thursday, 8 June 1865) Monday, 19 June 1865 : Herr Wilhelm Ganz's Annual Grand Morning Concert at Picture Gallery, Dudley House, Park Lane (By Permission Of The Right Hon. The Earl Of Dudley). HERR WILHELM GANZ has the honor to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place in the Picture Gallery of Dudley house, Park Lane (by kind permission of the Right hon. the Earl of Dudley), on MONDAY, June 19th, 1865, to commence at Three o'clock precisely. Under the immediate patronage of HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE DUCHESS or CAMBRIDGE and HER ROYAL HIGHNESS THE PRINCESS MARY OF CAMBRIDGE. On which occasion he will be assisted by the following eminent artistes :- Enequist, Mdlle. Astieri, Miss Stabbach, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Herr Reichardt, and Signor Agnesi. Pianoforte, Herr Wilhelm Ganz and Master Cowen. Violin, Monsieur Sainton. Violoncello, Monsieur Paque. Viola, Mr. Webb. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict, Meyer Lutz, Emile Berger, and Lindsay Sloper. Reserved stalls one guinea; tickets, half-a-guinea, to be obtained of Herr Wilhelm Ganz, at his residence, 15, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square, W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 10 June 1865) (Also: The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 17 June 1865.) HERR WILHELM GANZ'S MATINEE. The picture gallery at the Earl of Dudley's mansion in Park-lane was, on Monday last filled with a most fashionable assembly in honour of the above talented gentleman. Herr Ganz was fortunate in having obtained permission to give his Matinée in the house of so distinguished a patron of music as the Earl of Dudley, and provided an excellent entertainment for those who honoured him with their attendance. Two of the three songs by Herr Ganz were encored, which was no slight compliment to his talents as a composer. One was the "Nightingale's Trill," sung to absolute perfection by Mdlle. Enequist, the Swedish soprano. This song was written for Madame Parepa and will in all probability rival its celebrated predecessor; "Sing, birdie sing," in popularity. Herr Reichardt's expressive singing of "I seek for thee in every flower" produced the second encore. Herr Ganz's remaining vocal composition was "The Murm'ring Sea," sung by Miss Stabbach. Mdlle. Enequist gave some of her Swedish songs with that extraordinary quaintness and grace peculiar to her, and was accompanied in a particularly refined manner by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Herr Ganz's principal solo was Beethoven's Sonata Pathetique, of which he gave a correct end most unaffected reading. His own popular fantasia on Mirella was also inserted in the programme. Master Cowen, a very young Pianist, must be sincerely congratulated upon his progressing talent, as exemplified in Osborne's duet for two pianofortes, on Faust. Herr Ganz took part in this interesting number of the concert, Madame Sainton-Dolby gave Gounod's romance "Le Vallon,"and Claribels " I cannot sing the old songs," in her deeply expressive style, and Mlle Astieri's name appeared for " Ah, non giunge" Herr Reichardt has, by his earnest singing, already popularised some of his songs, and will probably do the same for his new one called "The Haunting Thought." Signor Agnesi, the most artistic baritone from Her Majesty's Theatre gave the florid Rossinian air "Sorgete," from Maometto, with extraordinary precision. M. Paque, the violoncellist, was much applauded for his rendering of the quaint serenade, "Algerienne," and M. Sainton played his well-known fantasia on Scotch airs. Mozart's Quartet in E flat, Op. 16, was played by Herr Ganz, M. Sainton Mr. Webb, and M. Paque. M. Sainton and Herr Ganz also played the charming "Pensées" for piano and violin, by Heller and Ernst. In every particular Herr Ganz's Matinée was calculated to give unbounded satisfaction, and the brilliant attendance of fashionable company can but practically demonstrate the estimation in which he is held, as a prominent member of the profession. (The Era, Sunday, 25 June 1865) HERR WILHELM GANZ gave his annual Matinée in the, Picture Gallery of Dudley House, Park Lane, by permission of the Right Hon. the Earl of Dudley, on Monday, June 19th, under the patronage of the Duchess of Cambridge and Princess Mary. Herr Ganz is a worshipper at the throne of the masters, and his programmes are invariably characterised by the introduction of some classic pieces. The special pieces of his last concert were Beethoven's pianoforte and stringed Quartet, in E flat, Op. 16, which Herr Ganz played with MM. Sainton, H. Webb, and Paque ; and the same composer's Sonata Pathétique for piano solus, performed by Herr Ganz, both pieces being listened to throughout with rapt attention, and loudly applauded at the end. In Osborne's Grand Duo, for two pianofortes, on themes from Faust, Herr Ganz was assisted by Master Cowen, and the performance was received with great favor, both players being recalled. Herr Ganz also played with M. Sainton, some of Heller and Ernst's Pensées Fugitives, and a new fantasia of his own on Gounod's Mirella. The vocal music was abundant; and from this we must merely select as worthy of note, Mdlle. Enequist's "Swedish National Melodies," most brilliantly warbled, and the same lady's new song, "The Nightingale's Trill," by Herr Ganz, loudly encored ; another new song by Herr Ganz, "I seek for thee in every flower," sung by Herr Reichardt, and also encored ; and Claribel's song, "I cannot sing the old songs," very sweetly given by Madame Sainton-Dolby. The conductors included Messrs. Benedict, Meyer Lutz, Emile Berger, Lehmeyer, and Lindsay Sloper. (The Musical world, Saturday, 1 July 1865) Wednesday, 21 June 1865 : Mr. Julius Benedict's Annual Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. MR. BENEDICT'S ANNUAL CONCERT, June 21, under the Immediate Patronage of H.R.H. the Prince of WALES and H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. At the St. James's Hall. Principal Artistes : Mesdames Titiens, Carlotta Patti, Pauline Lucca, Fioretti, Louisa Pyne, Lancia, Enequist, Weiss, and Parepa, Trebelli, Sainton-Dolby, Drasdil, Emily Solelene, Joachim, E. Ward, and Arabella Goddard ; Messrs. Gardoni, Brignoli, Gunz, Reichardt, Agnesi, Ambonetti, Perren, Cummings, and Sims Reeves. Messrs. Santley, Weiss, Ferranti, G. Garcia, Renwick, Delle Sedie, Bossi, Marchesi, Schmid, and Pischek. Messrs. L. Sloper, Osborne, Piatti, L. Engel, Cowen, and Joachim. MM. Arditi, Benedict, and A. Mellon. - 2, Manchester-square, W. (Morning Post, Monday, 22 May 1865) (Also: The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 27 May 1865; Morning Post, Monday, 12 June 1865; The Era, Sunday, 4 June 1865; The Musical world, Saturday, 3 June 1865; Morning Post, Monday, 29 May 1865; Morning Post, Monday, 29 May 1865; The Musical world, Saturday, 27 May 1865; The Standard, Monday, 22 May 1865; Morning Post, Monday, 29 May 1865.) MR. BENEDICTS CONCERT. This popular concert came off yesterday with its usual eclat. The programme, both vocal and instrumental, was all that could wished, its only fault being … invidious to particularise, but we must notice the exquisite trio from Elijah, "Lift thine eyes," admirably rendered by Mdlle. Enequist, Madame Weiss, and Miss E. Soldene, their voices blending most harmoniously. Dr. Ganz interpreted felici ! the "O cara immagino" of Mozart, and received the unanimous plaudits of crowded audience. Tietjens, as usual, reigned supreme in Weber's well-known scena from Oberon, ''Ocean, thou mighty monster." An apology was made for Mr. Sims Reeves's non-appearance. Signor Gardoni substituted the ''Chemin du Paradis" in graceful and finished style. The appearance of Mdlle. Ilma de Murska displayed the flexibility her voice in Proch's variations, but must confess, after listening to her marvellous fioriture, it was a relief to recognise the pure well-sustained tones of our old favourite Madame Sainton-Dolby. Madlle. Carlotta Patti's Ombre was a triumph of vocalisation, and she was equally successful in the spirited duet, Quanto amore." with Signor Ferranti. Herr Joachim's Andante, from Spohr's ninth concerto, was faultless. must also notice a charming performance on the harmonium by Engel, and a very effective quartett on two pianos Arabella Goddard and Messrs. Benedict, Osbourne, and Lindsay Sloper. The concert lasted upwards of five hours, the spacious hall being crowded to overflowing. (Morning Advertiser, Thursday, 22 June 1865) WEEK's CONCERTS. The principle of Monster Concerts is one to which we can never give our adhesion, so long as their presiding genius remains in the person of a Norfolk Lubber. Irrespective even of him and his practices, and allowing that some givers of the mammoth affairs may be conscientious and credible, and that the promises made are in many cases fulfilled, as when an honest man like Mr. Benedict gives a big concert, still the principle is bad. The accursed thing should not be in the camp of Israel. These concerts are too much out of proportion altogether. They are beyond sitting out; they are certainly beyond criticism. The audience is perpetually migrating; for one party arrive at two and leave at five; another at three and leave at six, a third at four and leave at seven, while a fourth are ever running in and out to recruit the inner and exhausted man. The feast surfeits, for it is so rich and vast. Norfolk Lubber creates a musical Megatherium, half the promises put forth are never realised; but it is certainly different with Mr. Benedict. The feast is a feast, such as is seldom to be enjoyed, for the concert-giver spares no money to secure a collection of all the talent London can produce. His concert on Wednesday was a gigantic affair both by length and strength and richness. It was graced by such artists as Tietjens, De Murska, Lucea, Goddard, Carlotta Patti, Trebelli, Marchesi, Gardoni, Sloper, Santley, Delle Sedie and numberless others. First perhaps of all in point of meritorious performance, Mdlle. Tietjens rendered Weber's scena, "Ocean, thou mighty monster," in truly magnificent fashion. The vigour and grandeur with which she clothed the declamation vociferous recall; but encores were not the order of the day. Mdme. Trebelli joined with Signor Bettini in a "jolly" duet "I mulattieri " by Massini, which was as entertaining as it was well sung. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti bore good share of the afternoon's burden, for she appeared three times - not once too often, for her enchanted audience, who would have had her on twenty times if she would have come. As Tietjens was the grandest of all singers there, so Carlotta was the most fascinating. Her duet from the Elisir with Signor Ferranti was immeasurably comic; for Signor Ferranti is himself a man of considerable humour. Those wonderful cadenzas of hers were introduced with effect, especially in "Carnival of Venice" in which she performed all the instrumental variations with her voice while in the duet before alluded to, "Quanto Amore," instead of ending on the ordinary note, she went up to Z sharp. Among recalls were Mdlle. Fioretti, whose execution was masterly, Mdlle. de Murska, Miss Louisa Pyne, Mdlle. Lucea (who was not in particularly good voice), Mdme. Sainton-Dolby, Signor Brignoli, a capital tenor, and Signor Delle Sedie, who is always welcomed by an English audience. Mr Santley, who was greeted with great applause sang a recitative and air of Benedict's from the "Brides of Venice," which went down amid enthusiastic bravoes. Nor must we overlook Signor Marchesi's most effective singing of Nelusko's ballad from the "Africaine," "Adamator, roi des vagues." The instrumental portion of the programme was of excellent character. The chief feature of this part was an adagio and rondo by Mr. Benedict himself, performed for the first time, the applause which succeeded this sufficiently testified to the ease and effectiveness with which the composer has instrumented his pianoforte concerto. Mdme. Arabella Goddard obtained a deserved recall for her "Last Rose of Summer." A most pleasing appearance was that of Miss Eleanor Ward, a pupil of Mr. Benedict's, an interesting and unaffected performer, whose pianoforte solo showed careful fingering. Herr Joachim was immensely popular in an andante for the violin from Spohr's ninth Concerto. The whole proceedings (not omitting a word of praise to the band, capitally conducted by Mr. Mellon) were of the most satisfactory character, as the crammed audience could well testify. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 24 June 1865) MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. Mr. Benedict gave his 30th annual grand concert yesterday, in St. James's Hall. Few foreign musicians have so speedily won the good opinion of the musical public in this country as Mr. Benedict, few have obtained the respect and sympathy of a wider sphere, and few have kept a position alike distinguished and enviable during so long a period and through such legitimate means. For thirty years Mr. Benedict has been an entertainer, and, in some measure, an instructor of the public in this country. An eminent representative of the art he professes, a composer of the highest ability, both for the stage and the concert-room, and a general musical practitioner with scarcely a competitor, he has attained the rank to which he is now unanimously regarded as entitled by a combination of qualities accorded to but a very small number of craft. Before the world of fashion he stands alone, as having ministered to its gratification more successfully than any contemporary fellow-worker. The annual benefit concert of Mr. Benedict has for nearly a quarter of a century been from a certain point of view the event of the musical season. All that London could boast of talent, foreign or native, has been almost invariably pressed into the service, and programmes have been made out which to surpass in variety of attraction was barely possible. The programme of the 30th concert, yesterday, offered no exception to the general rule. By holding his concert in St. James's Hall Mr. Benedict enjoys an advantage which was denied him when summoning his friends to either of the Italian Opera houses. Instead of being limited to one company he is thereby enabled to draw largely upon two. and thus materially add to the interest of his programme. The only fault that could be found with the selection on the present occasion that the that the name of Mr. Benedict himself as a composer, in a catalogue very tiny pieces, has only affixed to one new work of importance; The Adagio and Rondo for pianoforte, with orchestral accompaniment - movements, it is true, full of grace and beauty, but for that reason only the more provoking on account of their brevity. Why so admirable ending should not have been preceded by a shape of an allegro, worked out as Weber's favorite pupil well knows how, having already given so many and convincing proofs, it is difficult to guess. A pianoforte concerto from the pen of Mr. Benedict would be real boon to novelty-seeking pianistes in these times of dearth ; and the two movements he brought forward yesterday only whetted the appetite for more. Mr. Benedict played the pianoforte part in his and Rondo himself, and there seemed to be but one feeling as to the excellence of the composition and its performance. The other pieces by Mr. Benedict spread over this rich and almost interminable Programme were his brilliant song, "The sky-lark," originally composed for Mdlle. Jenny Lind, and now not for the first time by many allotted to Miss Louisa Pyne, who used to introduce it in the last act of Auber's Crown Diamonds; the redoubtable arrangement of the variations on the Carnaval de Venise, assigned, as usual, to Mdlle. Carlotta Patti ; the barytone recitative and air, "To-night, to-night," from the charming opera of The Brides of Venice (Mr. Santley) ; the grand soprano scene from Richard Coeur de Lion, "Of love they say" (Mdlle. Titiens - who originally sang the music of this cantata at the Norwich Festival) ; the "Echo song," for tenor voice (Herr Reichardt); the part song, "Forest home" (by the ladies of the Vocal Association) ; and a new and extremely pretty duet for soprano and tenor, "Why am I not thy guardian, dear" (Miss Louisa Pyne and Mr. Cummings). Taken altogether, these instalments were but little from the repertory of a composer who has written so much and so admirably ; but were better than nothing at all, and unquestionably the most interesting parts of the concert. Into the rest of the programme we shall hardly be expected to enter. Enough that, besides what has been mentioned, a selection of vocal pieces, from the most popular works (chiefly operatic) of the day, contributed by Mesdames Titiens, Fioretti, Ilma de Murska, Trebelli. Sainton Dolby, Enequist, Weiss, Emily Soldene (pupil of Mr. Glover), Van den Heuvel, Duprez, Pauline Lucca, Drasdil (and Eleonora Grossi, MM. Ambonetti, G. Garcia, Marchesi, Veiss, Gunz, Schmid, Delle Sedie, Bettini, Gardoni, Ferranti, Santley, Brignoli, Agnesi, Bossi, and Scalese - calculated to meet all tastes, and to gratify the most inordinate curiosity to see and to hear the very "lions" and "lioness" of the vocal art. Then the instrumental part of the programme was equally varied - including Weber's Jubilee overture, by the band, with solos on the harmonium by Herr Engel, on the violin by Herr Joachim, on the violoncello by Signor Piatti, on the pianoforte by Madame Arabella Goddard and two other of Mr. Benedict's pupils (Miss Eleanor Ward and Master Cowen), harp accompaniments to Welsh national airs by Messrs. Balsir Chatterton and John Thomas, an obbligato on the clarinet by Mr. Lazarus (to a song by Kücken). and finally, Mr. Lindsay Sloper's spirited and well-written quartet for four performers on two pianofortes, founded upon themes from Rossini's Soirées Musicales - conspicuous among the rest being the famous tarantella, "La Danza," - and played by Madame Goddard, Messrs. G. A. Osborne, Benedict, and L. Sloper. Messrs. Arditi, Alfred Mellon, Balfe and Benedict were put down as conductors, and a company of professors too numerous to mention, as "presidents " at the pianofortes of Broadwood and Erard. The concert, to conclude, was a rare feast of harmony and melody, and the brilliant assembly that crowded St. James's Hall in every part must have gone home with enough of music to last them for a month to come. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 June 1865) MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. The musical season of London cannot be considered complete without Mr. Benedict's annual concert. it was given at St. James's Hall on Wednesday last, and at none of the twenty-nine preceding ones organised by the gifted musician was there a finer or more imposing array of talent provided for the amusement of the public. Mr. Benedict is so universally respected in the profession, and his sterling acquirements so widely admitted, that a grand morning concert under his immediate auspices, implies an amount of enjoyment hardly procurable at any other celebration of the kind. The galaxy of vocal stars was, if possible, more brilliant than on previous occasions, and the programme (a wonderfully attractive one, as regards the selections alone) adhered to with a faithfulness worthy of imitation by some of Mr. Benedict's professional brethren who give miscellaneous concerts on a large scale. Too much praise cannot be awarded for the extraordinary attractions presented and the evident delight with which the various morceaux were received we trust compensated Mr. Benedict for the care, anxiety, and outlay inseparable from such an undertaking. Many of his compositions were performed, and the concert-giver's pure, classical taste was significantly shown as a pianist and composer in his "Adagio and Rondo," for pianoforte, with orchestral accompaniments - a work of great refinement, which was played for the first time. The principal vocalists from both Opera House appeared. Mdlle Titiens received a most genial welcome when she came forward to sing Weber's great scena, "Ocean, thou mighty monster," which she gave with that broad, massive dignity peculiarly her own. Mr. Benedict's scena "Of love they say," from Richard Coeur de Lion, also fell to her share, and in the presence of so many other artists Mdlle. Titiens may consider the enthusiastic applause she met with proof that her commanding genius is appreciated as it properly should be. Mdlle. Ilma de Murska was also a star of the first magnitude at this concert, and was recalled after her truly brilliant singing of Proch's air and variations. This was her only solo, but was evidently looked for with great anxiety by all present. Mdlle. Pauline Lucca, the charming prima donna, from the Royal Italian Opera, sang "Non fu sogno," from, I Lombardi, and "La Zingara," by Donizetti, and Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, as usual, obtained immense applause for her rendering of Mr. Benedict's "Carnaval de Venise." Madame Duprez Van Den Heuvel gave Rossini's "Sombre Foret" in her undeniably artistic manner and Madame Trebelli most materially assisted the cause by her delightful singing of Randegger's "Ben e ridicolo." Miss Louisa Pyne's facile execution was triumphantly shown in Mr. Benedict's song, "The Skylark," and Madame Sainton-Dolby gave "I cannot sing the old songs," with real pathos. Among so many songs it is impossible and unnecessary to particularise further, but the following ladies, in addition to those named helped, by their great talent, to make the concert a memorable one :-Mdlles. Enequist, Fioretti, Soldene, Drasdil, Grossi, and Madame Weiss. An apology was made for Mr. Sims Reeves, and Signor Gardoni sang a song in his place, a well-known one too "Le Chemin du Paradis." "Adelaida" was afterwards given by this favourite tenor. Signor Marchesi sang the "Ballade de Nelusco " from L'Africaine, Dr. Gunz an air from Die Zauberflote, Mr. Santley a recitative and air from The Brides of Venice, Herr Schmid a song by Schubert, and Mr. Weiss one from Love's Triumph. Herr Reichardt, Signori Brignoli Agnesi Bossi, Ambonetti, Bettini. Delle-Sedie, Ferranti, with Messrs. G. Perren and others, contributed to the programme. The soloists included Madame Arabella Goddard, and Herr Joachim, each unrivalled in popularity, Signor Piatti, Herr Engel, Lindsay Sloper; G. Osborne, Mr. Lazarus, Miss Eleanor Ward, Master Cowen, and Messrs. J. B. Chatterton and John Thomas. Mr. Alfred Mellon Signor Arditi, and Mr. Benedict were the Conductors. Mr Lindsay Sloper and other most competent gentlemen of the profession officiated as accompanyists. The concert began at half-past one, and, besides the full orchestra, the Vocal Association attended. (The Era, Sunday, 25 June 1865) MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. The concert of Mr. Benedict is the concert of the season. No matter whether it be held at Her Majesty's Theatre, at the Royal Italian Opera, or at St. James's Hall, attraction follows it like a shadow. It is in reality a " monster" concert, but "monster" in quality, no less than quantity. Nearly fifty pieces decorated the programme of the Benedict concert on Wednesday last, which took place in St. James's Hall, and which fortunately was given in the afternoon instead of the evening, or else we do not think it would ever have come to a conclusion. Of course there was a good band and chorus, but Mr. Benedict was more modest than usual, his name showing here and there only in the selection. There was, indeed, one new piece by Mr. Benedict introduced - namely- Adagio and Rondeau for the pianoforte, with orchestral accompaniments, which was played by the composer, and which was received with loud and prolonged applause. The overture to the opera of The Crusaders, a very admirable and highly-characteristic operatic prelude, was the only other instrumental piece by Mr. Benedict which found its way into the programme. Singers from both Italian operas were impressed for the occasion. From Her Majesty's came the glorious Titiens, the brilliant and exciting Ilma de Murska, the velvet-throated Trebelli, Signor Gardoni, Dr. Gunz, Signor Bettini, Mr. Santley, Signors Scalese, Bossi, Agnesi, &c. ; from Covent Garden, the piquante Pauline Lucca, Mdlle. Fioretti, Madame Dupre Van den Heuvel, Carlotta Patti, Signor Brignoli, and Herr Schmid, From outside quarters, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Mdlle. Enequist, Herr Reichardt, &c. Madame Arabella Goddard was the chief pianist, and played one of her favourite solos, and was joined by Messrs. G, A. Osborne, Benedict, and Lindsay Sloper in a quartet for four players, on themes from Rossini's Soirées Musicales, both performances eliciting unbounded applause. In the vocal music Mdlle. Ilma de Murska created an extraordinary sensation in Proch's "Air and Variations," and was recalled twice with deafening acclamations. Mdlle. Titiens was applauded to the echo in the grand scena from Fidelio; Mdlle. Trebelli was irresistible in voice, singing, and style, in a new arietta by Signor Randegger, " Ben e ridicolo '' (not addressed, by the way, to Mr. Lumley, or Mr. Webster, or even Mr. Disraeli) ; Signor Gardoni, read Beethoven's "Adelaida" with charming expression ; and Herr Reichardt delighted his hearers with an admirable interpretation of Benedict's attractive and melodious "Echo Song." Much more we could say, if we had room to say or there was necessity to say ; but enough has been said to prove that Mr. Benedict's grand annual concert had lost nothing of its prestige, and that it was, as it has been almost invariably heretofore, one of the special events of the London musical season. Need we say that St. James's Hall was filled to overflowing with a brilliant and fashionable company ? The concert was given under the immediate patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. (The Standard, Monday, 26 June 1865) Parmi les nombreux concerts de la saison a Londres, le plus remarquable a été, sans contredit, le trentième concert annuel de M. Benedict. Le programme ne contenait pas moins de cinquante morceaux, et certes, dit tu Musical World, le brillant auditoire qui remplissait la salle Saint-James a du emporter des souvenirs de mélodie et d'harmonie pour un mois au moins. Ce programme, dans les détails duquel il serait trop long d'entrer, a été exécuté avec une rare perfection, comme on pourra le supposer par la nomenclature suivante des artistes qui avaient prêté leur concours il cette solennité; c'étaient, pour le chant: Mmes. Tietjens, Fioretti, Ilma de Murska, Trebelli, Sainton-Dolby, Ennequist, Weiss, Emily Soldene, Vandenheuvel-Duprez, Pauline Lucca, Drasdil et Eleonora Grossi, MM. Ambonetti, G. Garcia, Marchesi, Weiss, Ganz, Schmid, Delle-Sedie, Bettini, Gardoni, Ferranti, Santley, Brignoli. Agnesi, Bossi et Scalese; - pour la partie instrumentale : MM. Engel. Joachim. Piatti, Mme. Arabella Goddard, deux élèves de M. Benedict (miss Eleanor Ward et M. Cowen), MM. Chatterton, John Thomas, Lazarus et Linzay Sloper. si avec une si grande variété d'éléments d'attraction les goûts n'ont pu être satisfaits, il faut que le public anglais soit bien difficile il contenter. (Le Ménestrel, Sunday, 2 July 1865) Tuesday, 27 June 1865 : The London Glee And Madrigal Union's Last Afternoon Concert at Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall. THE LONDON GLEE and MADRIGAL UNION. Established 1859- Director, Mr. Land will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT on TUESDAY next, at Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall. -Glees, Madrigals, and Old Ditties, by Miss Wells, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Coates, and Mr. Winn, assisted by T. Oliphant, Esq., Literary Illustrator., and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, solo pianist. Conductor, Mr. Land, to whom address applications relative to engagements, 4, Cambridge-place, Regent's-park. - Numbered stalls 5s., at Mr. Mitchell's royal library, 66, Old Bond-street ; area, 3s. (Morning Post, Thursday, 22 June 1865) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 24 June 1865.) THE LONDON GLEE and MADRIGAL UNION. Established 1859- Director, Mr. Land will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT on TUESDAY next, at Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall. -T. Oliphant, Esq., Literary Illustrator; solo pianist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductor, Mr. Land, Numbered stalls, 5s.; unreserved seats, 3s. Tickets to admit three, 7s. 6d., at Mr. Mitchell's royal library, 66, Old Bond-street. (The Times, Saturday, 24 June 1865) THE LONDON GLEE and MADRIGAL UNION. Established 1859- Director, Mr. Land will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT on TUESDAY next, at Three o'clock, the DUDLEY GALLERY, EGYPTIAN HALL, Piccadilly. T. Oliphant, Esq.. Literary Illustrator. Solo Pianist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductor, Mr. Land. Numbered Seats, 5s.; Unreserved, 3s.; Ticket to admit Three, 7s. 6d.; Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 66, Old Bond-street. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 24 June 1865) THE LONDON GLEE and MADRIGAL UNION. Established 1859- Director, Mr. Land will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT, To-morrow (TUESDAY), at Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall. -Glees, Madrigals, and Old Ditties, by Miss Wells, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Coates, and Mr. Winn, assisted by T. Oliphant, Esq., Literary Illustrator., and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, solo pianist. Conductor, Mr. Land, to whom address applications relative to engagements, 4, Cambridge-place, Regent's-park. - Numbered stalls 5s., at Mr. Mitchell's royal library, 66, Old Bond-street ; area, 3s. (Morning Post, Monday, 26 June 1865) THE LONDON GLEE and MADRIGAL UNION. Established 1859- Director, Mr. Land will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT, THIS DAY, at Three. Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall. -Glees, Madrigals, and Old Ditties, by Miss Wells, Miss Eyles, Mr. Baxter, Mr. Coates, and Mr. Winn, assisted by T. Oliphant, Esq., Literary Illustrator., and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, solo pianist. Conductor, Mr. Land, to whom address applications relative to engagements, 4, Cambridge-place, Regent's-park. - Numbered stalls 5s., at Mr. Mitchell's royal library, 66, Old Bond-street ; area, 3s. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 27 June 1865) LONDON GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION.-The last afternoon concert of glees, madrigals and old English ditties, given by the celebrated "Union," came off at the Dudley Gallery, Egyptian Hall, on Tuesday the 27th ult., under the direction of Mr. C. Land. The selection comprised the madrigals, "All creatures now are merry-minded " (Bennett), "Let me, careless " (Thomas Linley), "We happy shepherd swains" (Netherclift), "Who that wins my lady fair" (R. L. Pearsall); glees, "Come forth, sweet spirit" (Bishop). "Blest pair of sirens " (Stafford Smith), "By Celia's arbour " (W. Horsley), "Hence, all ye vain delights " (Webbe), "Go, rose " (W. Beale), and "Upon the poplar bough " (S. Paxton). The glees and madrigals were all sung to perfection, and there was not a flaw in the singing. In addition to the performances by the "Union," there were solos and two trios. The former were Purcell's cantata, "Mad Ben," sung by Miss Eyles, and a lullaby of the 17th century, Golden slumbers," by Miss J. Wells ; the trios, Shield's "Loadstars," given by Miss J. Wells, Miss Eyles, and Mr. Winne, and the three men's song, "Strike it up, neighbour," sung by Messrs. Baxter, Coates and Winne. A more engaging programme had not been provided by the "Union " on any former occasion, and the audience were quite absorbed in the performances and applauded liberally, several of the pieces being encored. Mr. Sloper gave variety to the concert by an admirable performance of Handel's "Harmonious Blacksmith." (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 July 1865) Thursday, 29 June 1865 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert of Pianoforte Music at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly. It would be impossible, within our limits, to give an account of all the benefit concerts of the year, or of the concerts given by professors and teachers of music to audiences of admiring friends and pupils. It would be unjust, however, to pass all over, and we, therefore, give a list of the principal. Madme. Sainton-Dolby and Mr. Sainton gave a morning concert at St. James's Hall, on Wednesday, June 1st. Mr. W. G. Cusins' annual concert took place at the same hall on Wednesday, June 8th. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave two performances of pianoforte music, assisted by other artists, at the same hall, on June 15th and 29th. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 7 January 1865) June 8th. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave two performances of pianoforte music, assisted by other artists, at the same hall [St. James's Hall], on June 15th and 20th. (Dwight's Journal of Music, Saturday, 4 February 1865) Monday, 31 July 1865 : First Morning Concert at Southend Pier. "Southend is crammed with fashionable company. A morning concert, the first of a series, will be given on the pier next Monday. The singers promised for this occasion are Mdlle. Titiens, Mdlle. Ilma de Murska, Madame Grisi, Miss Louisa Pyne, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdlle. Pauline Lucca, Mdlle. Fricci. Signor Mario, Signor Gardoni, Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. Montem Smith, Dr. Gunz, Mr. Weiss, Mr. Santley, Mr. Lewis Thomas, and Mr. J. H. Stead. The principal instrumentalists will be Madame Arabella Goddard, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Joachim, M. Sainton, Mr. T. Harper, and Mr. Chipp. The conductors will be Herr F. Jonghmans, Mr. Costa, Mr. Benedict, and Signor Arditi. Admission is to be by tickets only, for which the sum charged will be twopence., if purchased before a quarter past eleven o'clock on the evening before, and one guinea on the day after the concert." (The Musical world, Saturday, 29 July 1865) A Conversazione, inaugurating the eighth season of the Musical Society of London, took place on the 31st January, at St James's Hall, when there was a large attendance of members and friends of the Society. The hall was tastefully decorated; and many contributions, some of rare beauty and value were exhibited in the room. During the evening a number of vocal and instrumental pieces were performed by the members and visitors, the vocal music being ably accompanied on the pianoforte by Messrs. Salaman and Lindsay Sloper. (Musical Times, Thursday, 1 March 1866) |
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