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Monday, 27 January 1868 : Mr. Aylward's Evening Concert for St. Edmund's Church Organ Fund at Assembly Rooms, Southampton.

St. Edmund's Church Organ Fund.- On Monday evening a concert was given at the Assembly Rooms, in aid of the fund for enlarging and re-building the organ of the parish church of St. Edmund, in this city. The attendance, which was extremely numerous, comprised most of the elite of the city and neighbourhood, so that a large sum will accrue to the fund. The programme comprised some fine instrumental as well as vocal music, but the chief attraction (Madame Arabella Goddard) was absent, a certificate having been received from her medical attendant that she was "labouring under an attack of illness which would prevent her from attending to her professional duties for several days." Her place was, however, supplied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, but the non-appearance of the great pianist was a great disappointment. (Southampton Herald, Saturday, 1 February 1868)

A Concert was given by Mr. Aylward at the Assembly Rooms, on the 27th of January, in aid of the fund for enlarging and rebuilding the organ at St. Edmund's Church. The vocal performers were Madame Sainton-Dolby, Miss Aylward, and the members of the Amateur Musical Society; and the instrumentalists M. Sainton, Mr. W. H. Aylward, Mr. A. Aylward, Mr. T. E. Aylward, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, in place of Madame Arabella Goddard, who was prevented by illness from attending. All the performers generously gave their services on the occasion; and the result was a very excellent Concert, an overflowing room, and the payment of the whole of the debt remaining on the organ. Mr. Aylward conducted. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Sunday, 1 March 1868)

Monday, 18 May 1868 : The Misses Kingdon's Second Public Pianoforte Matinée Musicale at Willis's Rooms, King-Street, St. James's.

THE Misses KINGDON have the pleasure to announce that their FIRST PUBLIC PIANOFORTE MATINEE MUSICALE will take place on MONDAY NEXT, at Willis's Rooms, at 3 o'clock. Violin, Mr. Blagrove. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Subscription Tickets (admitting to the Three Concerts, or three persons to one performance), 15s Single Tickets, 7s. and 5s.; at Robert W. Ollivier's, 9, Old Bond-street; or of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida-hill West. (Daily News, Friday, 1 May 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 2 May 1868.)

THE Misses KINGDON have the pleasure to announce that their FIRST PUBLIC PIANOFORTE MATINEE MUSICALE will take place THIS DAY (MONDAY), at Willis's Rooms, at 3 o'clock. Violin, Mr. Blagrove. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Subscription Tickets (admitting to the Three Concerts, or three persons to one performance), 15s Single Tickets, 7s. and 5s.; at Robert W. Ollivier's, 9, Old Bond-street; or of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida-hill West. (Morning Post, Monday, 4 May 1868)

THE Misses KINGDON'S SECOND PUBLIC PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANO FORTE MUSIC will take place on MONDAY next, at Willis's Rooms, at eight o'clock. Vocalist, Miss Steele Conductor Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Tickets, admitting three persons 15s. single tickets. 7s. and 5s. at Robert W. Ollivier's, 9, Old Bond-street; or of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida-hill West. (Daily News, Tuesday, 12 May 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 16 May 1868; Morning Post, Monday, 18 May 1868.)

The KINGDON'S SECOND PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANOFORTE MUSIC will take place at Willis's Rooms on MONDAY EVENING next, at Eight o'clock. Vocalist, Miss Steele. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Tickets, admitting three persons, 15s. ; Single Tickets, 7s. and 5s. ; to be had at Robert W. Ollivier's 19, Old Bond Street; and of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida Hill West. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 16 May 1868)

Monday, 25 May 1868 : Mrs. George Dowell's Grand Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

MRS. GEORGE DOWELL'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT will take place at St. George's Hall, Langham-place, Regent-street, on Monday, May 25th, at 8 o'clock. Vocalists - Madame Florence Lancia, Miss Fanny Holland, Miss Fanny Haldane, Miss Jenny Pratt, Miss Mabel Stuart, Mr. Frank Elmore, Mr. Chaplin Henry. Harp, Mr. Frederick Chatterton and Mrs. Dowell. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mrs. Dowell. Conductor, Mr. Frank Mori. Some members of Mr. Leslie's Choir will sing a part song. Numbered stalls, 7s. 6d. ; reserved seats, numbered, 5s. ; balcony, 3s. ; to be had at the Hall. An early application is requested for tickets. Schools half-price to 5s. seats. (The London review of politics, society, literature, art, and science, Saturday, 16 May 1868)

Mrs. George Dowell gave an evening concert at St. George's Hall on Monday, at which she was assisted by Mdme. Florence Lancia, Miss Fanny Holland, Miss Fanny Huldane, Miss Jenny Pratt, Miss Mabel Stuart, Mr. Frank Elmore, Mr. Chaplin Henry, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Frederick Chatterton. The proficiency of Mrs. George Dowell, both at the harp and pianoforte, was amply tested during the evening, and drew down more than one expression of her audience's appreciation. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

Monday, 1 June 1868 : The Misses Kingdon's Third Public Pianoforte Matinée Musicale at Willis's Rooms, King-Street, St. James's.

THE Misses KINGDON'S THIRD and LAST PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANO-FORTE MUSIC will take place at Willis's Rooms on MONDAY next, at three o'clock. Vocalist, Miss Blanche Reeves. Conductors ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. R. J. Wilmot.- Tickets, admitting three persons, 15s.; single tickets, 7s. and 5s.: to be ; had at W. Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; and of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida hill, W. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 26 May 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 30 May 1868; The Times, Thursday, 28 May 1868; Morning Post, Friday, 29 May 1868.)

THE Misses KINGDON'S THIRD and LAST PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANO-FORTE MUSIC will take place at Willis's Rooms on MONDAY next, Three o'clock. Vocalist, Miss Blanche Reeves. Violin, Mr. Blagrove, Violoncello, Mr. Aylward; Conductors ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. R. J. Wilmot.- Tickets, admitting three persons, 15s.; single tickets, 7s. and 5s.: to be ; had at W. Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; and of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida hill, W. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

The MISSES KINGDON'S THIRD and LAST Public PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANOFORTE MUSIC will take place on MONDAY next, at Willis's Rooms, at Three o'clock. Vocalist. Miss Blanche Reeves. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. - Tickets admitting three persons, 15s.; Single Tickets. 7s. and 5s.; at Robert W. Ollivier's; 19, Old Bond Street; or of the Misses Kingdom 31, Maida Hill West. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

THE Misses KINGDON'S THIRD PUBLIC PERFORMANCE of CLASSICAL and MODERN PIANO FORTE MUSIC will take place at Willis's Rooms, THIS DAY (MONDAY) at three o'clock. Vocalist, Miss Blanche Reeves; violin, Mr. Blagrove ; violoncello, Mr. Aylward Conductors Mr. Lindsay Sloper and R. J. Wilmot.- Tickets, admitting three persons 15s. single tickets. 7s. and 5s. at Robert W. Ollivier's, 9, Old Bond-street; or of the Misses Kingdon, 31, Maida-hill West. (Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868.)

Monday, 1 June 1868 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall on MONDAY, June 1, commencing at two o'clock, on which occasion Madlle. Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and Signor Graziani will appear, together with other artistes of the Royal Italian Opera, and many of the most eminent vocal and instrumental performers in London. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 10s.; area stalls, half a guinea ; balcony stalls, 15s. and half a guinea ; area, back balcony, and orchestra, 5s.; gallery, 3s.- Tickets may be had of all the principal librarians and musicsellers; at Mr. Austin's ticket-office, St. James's Hall ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70, Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. (Morning Post, Saturday, 2 May 1868) (Also: Pall Mall Gazette, Saturday, 2 May 1868; Morning Post, Saturday, 2 May 1868.)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's-hall, on Monday. June 1, commencing at 2 o'clock, on which occasion Mlle. Adelina Patti. Sig. Mario. and Sig. Graziani will Appear, together with other artists of the Royal Italian Opera and many of the most eminent vocal and instrumental Performers In London. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 15s.; area stalls. half-a-guinea ; balcony stalls, 15s. and half-a-guinea; area, back balcony, and orchestra 5s ; gallery, 3s. Tickets may be had of all the principal librarians and musicsellers; at Mr. Austin's ticket office. St. James's-hall; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70. Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. (The Times, Tuesday, 5 May 1868) (Also: The Times, Monday, 11 May 1868.)

Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place, at St. James's Hall, on MONDAY morning at Two o'clock, on which occasion Mdlle. Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and Signor Graziani will appear, together with other Artists of the Royal Italian Opera, and many of the most eminent Vocal and Instrumental Performers in London. Stalls, One Guinea and 15s.; Area Stalls, Half-a-Guinea; Balcony Stalls. 15s. and Half-a-Guinea; Area, Back Balcony, and Orchestra, 5s. ; Gallery, 3s. Tickets may be had of all the principal Librarians and Musicsellers ; at Mr. Austin's Ticket Office, James's Hall ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70, Cambridge Terrae, Hyde Park. MDLLE. ADELINA PATTI, Signor Mario, Signor Graziani, and other Artists of the Royal Italian Opera, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, St. James's Hall, June l. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 9 May 1868)

UNDER THE IMMEDIATE PATRONAGE OF H.R.H. the Prince of WALES and H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall on MONDAY, June 1, commencing at two o'clock, on which occasion Madlle. Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and Signor Graziani will appear, together with other artistes of the Royal Italian Opera, and many of the most eminent vocal and instrumental performers in London. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 10s.; area stalls, half a guinea ; balcony stalls, 15s. and half a guinea ; area, back balcony, and orchestra, 5s.; gallery, 3s.- Tickets may be had of all the principal librarians and musicsellers; at Mr. Austin's ticket-office, St. James's Hall ; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70, Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. MADEMOISELLE ADELINA PATTI, Signor MARIO, Signor GRAZIANI, and other Artistes of the Royal Italian Opera, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, ST. JAMES's HALL, JUNE 1. (Pall Mall Gazette, Wednesday, 13 May 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Saturday, 30 May 1868; Morning Post, Wednesday, 20 May 1868.)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's-hall, on Monday. The 1st of June, commencing at 2 o'clock, on which occasion Mlle. Adelina Patti. Sig. Mario. and Sig. Graziani will Appear, together with other artists of the Royal Italian Opera and many of the most eminent vocal and instrumental Performers In London. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 15s.; area stalls. half-a-guinea ; balcony stalls, 15s. and half-a-guinea; area, back balcony, and orchestra 5s ; gallery, 3s. Tickets may be had of all the principal librarians and musicsellers; at Mr. Austin's ticket office. St. James's-hall; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70. Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. (The Times, Wednesday, 13 May 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Friday, 15 May 1868.)

UNDER the Immediate PATRONAGE of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's-hall, on Monday. The 1st of June, commencing at 2 o'clock, on which occasion Mlle. Adelina Patti. Sig. Mario. and Sig. Graziani will Appear, together with other artists of the Royal Italian Opera and many of the most eminent vocal and instrumental Performers In London. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 15s.; area stalls. half-a-guinea; balcony stalls, 15s. and half-a-guinea; area, back balcony, and orchestra 5s ; gallery, 3s. Tickets may be had of all the principal librarians and musicsellers; at Mr. Austin's ticket office. St. James's-hall; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70. Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. MLLE. ADELINA PATTI, Sig Mario, Sig. Graziani, and other artists of the Royal Italian Opera at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'. GRAND MORNING CONCERT, St. James's-hall, June 1 (The Times, Saturday, 16 May 1868)

UNDER the Immediate PATRONAGE of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's-hall, on Monday. The 1st of June, commencing at 2 o'clock, Vocalists - Mlle. Adelina Patti, Fricci, Grossi, Mlle. Rives, Miss Edith Wynne and Angele, and Mme. Sainton-Dolby; Signori Mario, Graziani and Bagagiolo, Herr Reichardt, Mons. Jules Lefort and Mr. Lewis Thomas, the Quartette Glee Union. Instrumentalists - pianoforte, Mme. Arabella Goddard, Misses Austine, Kingdon and Sophie Heilbron and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; violin, Herr Rosenthal; violoncello, Signor Piatti. Conductors, Mr. Benedict, Herr W. Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Signor Randegger. Sofa stalls, one guinea and 15s.; balcony stalls, 15s. and 10s. 6d.; area stalls, 10s. 6d.; orchestra, back balcony, and area, 5s ; gallery, 3s. Tickets may be had of all the principal musicsellers and librarians; at Mr. Austin's ticket office. St. James's-hall; and of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, 70. Cambridge-terrace, Hyde-park. MLLE. ADELINA PATTI, Sig Mario, Sig. Graziani, and other artists of the Royal Italian Opera at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'. GRAND MORNING CONCERT, St. James's-hall, June 1 (The Times, Thursday, 21 May 1868) (Also: The Times, Friday, 22 May 1868; The Times, Monday, 25 May 1868; The Times, Tuesday, 26 May 1868.)

FASHIONABLE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE WEEK…FURTHER ARRANGEMENTS. JUNE 1…Mr.' Lindsay Sloper's grand morning concert, under the patronage of their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales, at St. James's Hall. (Morning Post, Monday, 25 May 1868)

Miss EDITH WYNNE will SING Arthur Sullivan's new song, "O fair dove ! O fond dove!" (published in the June number of "Hanover Square") at Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Grand Morning Concert, St. James's-hall, June 1. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, June 1. - Miss EDITH WYNNE will SING Arthur Sullivan's new song, "O fair dove ! O fond dove!" the words by Miss Jean Ingelow. MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY Will sing a new song, by Arthur Sullivan, entitled "Oh, sweet and fair." at Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert, June 1, and at Signor Tito Matteis Concert on the same day. Boosey and Co. Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER will PLAY his reverie, "By the Lake," at his Grand Morning Concert, at St. James's-hall, on Monday, June 1. (The Times, Thursday, 28 May 1868) (Also: The Times, Saturday, 30 May 1868.)

Under the Immediate Patronage of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, AND H. R.H. PRINCESS OF WALES. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, AT ST. JAMES'S HALL, MONDAY, JUNE 1st, Commencing at Two o'clock. MADEMOISELLE. ADELINA PATTI. MDLLE. ADELINA PATTI, at MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at ST. JAMES'S HALL, MONDAY, June 1st. SIGNOR MARIO and other Artists of the Royal Italian Opera at MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at ST. JAMES'S HALL, MONDAY, June 1st. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. Tickets, £1 1s., 15s., 10s. 6d, 5s., and 3s. To be had of all Music sellers, Librarians, and at Austin's Ticket Office, St. James's Hall. Programmes now ready. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

HERR REICHARDT and MISS ANGELE will sing the admired Duet, "ONE WORD," at Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Concert, St. James's Hall, Monday Morning, June 1st. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

UNDER the immediate Patronage of H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, and H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall, THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1, commencing ; at two o'clock. MADLLE. ADELINA PATTI will Sing " Voi che sapete," and the Rondo from "La Sonnambula," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY MONDAY, June 1. MADLLE. FRICCI will Sing " Havvi un Dio" by Donizetti, and the Duets, "Giorno d'Orrore," with Madlle. GROSSI, and "Parigi o cara" with Signor FANCELLI, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY MONDAY, June 1. MADLLE. GROSSI will sing "Non piu mesta," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR MARIO will sing " Una furtiva lagrima," and " L'Amoureux," by Alary, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR FANCELLI will sing "Quando le sere at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR GRAZIANI will sing the serenade : from "Don Giovanni," and with Signor FANCELLI, "Venti scudi," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR BAGAGIOLO will Sing "Vi ravviso ," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MISS EDITH WYNNE and Madlle. RIVES will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. HERR REICHARDT M. JULES LEFORT will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MISS ELENA ANGELE, Mr. Lewis Thomas and the Quartett Glee Union, will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD will perform, with Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, a duet for two pianofortes THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR PIATTI and Herr ROSENTHAL will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MESSRS. BENEDICT, Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, and Randegger will Conduct THIS DAY (MONDAY) June 1. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. Tickets, £1 1s., 15s.. 10s. 6d., 5s., and 3s. To be had of all music-sellers, librarians, and at Austin's ticket-office St James s Hall. Programmes now ready. (Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868) (Also: The Times, Monday, 1 June 1868.)

UNDER the immediate Patronage of H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, and H R.H. the Princess of WALES. Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall, THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1, commencing ; at two o'clock. MADLLE. ADELINA PATTI will Sing " Voi che sapete," and the Rondo from "La Sonnambula," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY MONDAY, June 1. MADLLE. FRICCI will Sing " Havvi un Dio" by Donizetti, and the Duets, "Giorno d'Orrore," with Madlle. GROSSI, and "Parigi o cara" with Signor FANCELLI, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY MONDAY, June 1. MADLLE. GROSSI will sing "Non piu mesta," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR MARIO will sing " Una furtiva lagrima," and " L'Amoureux," by Alary, at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR FANCELLI will sing "Quando le sere at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR GRAZIANI will sing the serenade : from "Don Giovanni," and with Signor FANCELLI, "Venti scudi," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR BAGAGIOLO will Sing "Vi ravviso ," at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MISS EDITH WYNNE and Madlle. RIVES will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. HERR REICHARDT M. JULES LEFORT will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MISS ELENA ANGELE, Mr. Lewis Thomas and the Quartett Glee Union, will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MADAME ARABELLA GODDARD will perform, with Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, a duet for two pianofortes THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. SIGNOR PIATTI and Herr ROSENTHAL will appear at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT THIS DAY (MONDAY), June 1. MESSRS. BENEDICT, Ganz, Lindsay Sloper, and Randegger will Conduct THIS DAY (MONDAY) June 1. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. Tickets, £1 1s., 15s.. 10s. 6d., 5s., and 3s. To be had of all music-sellers, librarians, and at Austin's ticket-office St James s Hall. Programmes now ready. (The Standard, Monday, 1 June 1868)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. This esteemed pianist and professor gave his annual concert at St. James's-hall yesterday afternoon, when the selection of music performed was of length and variety sufficient to satisfy the most enthusiastic admirer of this class of miscellaneous entertainment The chief attractions in the vocal portion of the programme were the performances of Mdlle. Adelina Patti, and other principal artists of the Royal Italian Opera, including Mdlle Fricci, Mdlle. Grossi, Signori Mario, Fancelli, Graziani, and Bagagiolo. - besides other vocal pieces by Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Sainton-Dolby, Miss Elena Angele, Mdlle. Rives, Herr Reichardt, M. Jules Lefort, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. And glees by the Quartet Union. Mdlle. Patti's exquisite singing of " Voi che sapete" produced a vivid impression of delight, and an encore which was responded to by the ballad "Home, sweet home," given with similar effect to that which we have formerly recorded of its introduction by the same artist in the "Lesson scene" of Il Barbiere. An equal sense was created by Mdlle. Patti's brilliant singing of the rondo Finale, "Ah! non giunge," from La Sonnambula; also encored, and replied to by the ballad, "Within a mile of Edinbro' town." Signor Mario also produced a strong impression by is admirable singing of the Romance, "Una furtiva lagrima," from Donizetti's L'Elisir, the encore of which was answered by his singing, with excellent earnestness of style, the air '"Raggio d'amor," from the same composer's Il Furioso. It is not necessary to specify all the numerous vocal pieces of yesterday's programme, most of which were already familiar to the public; but we may. particularise two graceful songs by Mr. Arthur Sullivan, both given for the first time, "Oh, sweet and fair," expressively sung by. Madame Sainton-Dolby, and "Oh fair dove, Oh fond dove," gracefully, rendered by Mis Edith' Wynne. The specialty of the concert was, of course, the piano-forte playing of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who has long been favourably known as an excellent performer as well as an experienced instructor. Mr. Sloper's principal display on this occasion was -in Chopin's "Andante Spianato and Polonaise," in which the player's elastic touch, graceful style, and command over the mechanical difficulties of the instrument were most favourably and successfully exhibited; as also in two solo pieces, a "Reverie" said "Galop de concert," of his own composition; and Moscheles' and Mendelssohn's variations (on the March from Preciosa) for two pianos, in which latter piece Madame Arabella Goddard took the principal share. This beautiful duet was played with admirable point and precision on both sides. Several pupils of Mr. Sloper (Miss F. Kingdon, Miss Austine, and Miss Sophia Heilbron) displayed much talent in various pianoforte performances; and thee programme also included fantasias for the violin and for the violoncello by Herr Rosenthal and Signor Piatti. Mr. Benedict, Herr W. Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Signor Randegger were the conductors. (Daily News, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. This gentleman's annual concert took place yesterday at St. James's Hall, and was attended by a fashionable and numerous audience. The programme, although rather elaborate, containing, as it did, between thirty and forty vocal and instrumental pieces, was yet of character well calculated to prove attractive; for amongst vocalists announced to appear were Mdlle. Adelina Patti and Signor Mario-the instrumentalists including Madame Arabella Goddard, Signor Piatti, and the beneficiaire himself, who as pianist stands deservedly [high in] the profession with which he is identified. And first, regards the vocalisation, the gifted vocalist whose name we have just mentioned brilliant voice, and she sang the songs assigned to her with more than ordinary effect. Her aria Voi che from Mozart (Nozze di Figaro), which she rendered so charmingly that she was enthusiastically encored. In complying with the call thus made upon her she gave "Home, sweet Home" with all that taste and feeling so necessary to a true interpretation of the ballad. In the second part of the concert Mdlle. Patti gave Bellini's "Ah, non giunge" (La Sonnambula), her neat finished style. Again was she encored, and in responding she sang "Within mile of Edinboro' town" with degree of miveti and effect that was quite refreshing. Mdme. Sainton-Dolby sang a new song by Mr. Arthur Sullivan, ''Oh, sweet and fair," accompanied by the composer. Her rendering Che air was warmly applauded. Edith Wynne, who sang another new song by the same composer, entitled "O fair dove, O fond dove," was also honoured with the approval of the audience. In the former case, the composer accompanied on the pianoforte. Mdlles. Fricci, Groesi, and Erves, and other lady vocalists also contributed their assistance for the occasion. Signor Mario was deservedly encored for graceful and masterly manner in which he sang the romanza, Una lacrima," from Donizetti's L'Elisir d'Amore, and was equally succesful in his rendering of Alary's "L'amoureux." Signor Orsziani's rich flowing voice heard to great advantage in the serenade, "vieni alla finestra." Signor Fancelli, Signor Bagagiolo, and Herr Reichardt were also amongst the vocal artists who tendered good service in the course the concert, the Quartett Glee Union winding the vocal portion of the programme effectively singing some charming glees by Bishop, Goss, and Burvett. The instrumentation had its due effect in obtaining success for the concert. A grand duet for two pianofortes on the Gipsy's March, in Weber's Preciosa, was splendidly executed by Madame Goddard and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; were also two other pieces the latter-named instrumentalist, namely, the reverie the "By the Lake," galop concert, and variations de concert, by Henselt, " Quand je quittais." The fantasia on the violoncello (Marino Hen), by Signor Piatti, was performed in his best and purest style; and Herr Rosenthal played variations on the violin on the theme, "God preserve the Emperor." Miss Fanny Kingdon, Miss Austine, and Miss Sophia Heilbron, pupils of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, were also amongst the instrumentalists. We have only to add that Mr. Benedict, Herr W. Ganz, and Signor Randegger assisted Mr. Lindsay Sloper as conductors, and that the concert as a whole gave great satisfaction. (Morning Advertiser, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

A "monster concert" of the highest attraction was also that given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper at St. James's Hall, in which Mdlle Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and other members of Mr. Gye's company took part, together with many foreign and English artists of rank. Mr. Sloper of late years has appeared much too rarely in public; and yet few belonging to the profession of which he is a member can bring forward more honourable credentials. A composer and pianist of distinguished ability, Mr. Sloper is one of the small number who have never deviated from the right path, but, looking at art from a serious point of view, has treated it accordingly. His programme, like the programmes of Signor Arditi, comprised little short of 40 pieces vocal and instrumental and it is only possible to notice the leading points of interest. Foremost among these were Mr. Sloper's own performances, which embraced Chopin's Andante spianato, and Polonaise, a piece scarcely ever heard in public, and on that account alone (being by Chopin) the more attractive; a Reverie, with the romantic title of "By the Lake," and a very effective "Galop de Concert " - the last two composed by Mr. Sloper himself and both, more particularly the "Reverie," a very graceful movement, full of delicate points suggesting the hand of the true musician, worthy his reputation. These were played with the ease and fluency of a thorough master - the Andante and Polonaise of Chopin calling for especial remark. Mr. Sloper also joined Madame Arabella Goddard in the Variations for two pianofortes, composed by Mendelssohn and Moscheles, on the Gipsies' March from Weber's Preciosa, one of the most brilliant and effective pieces of its kind ever written. Moreover, a clever pupil, Miss Austine, performed his ingenious fantasia upon airs from M. Gounod's charming pastoral opera, Mireille; while another pupil, Miss Fanny Kingdon, played the variations from the Kreutzer Sonata, with Herr Rosenthal; and yet another, Miss Sophia Heilbron, a child of genuine promise, did him no less credit by her execution of Weber's "L'Invitation à la Valse." From the remaining noticeable things in the programme may be singled out two new and charming songs by Mr. Arthur S. Sullivan, the first, "Oh ! sweet and fair," intrusted to Madame Sainton Dolby, the second, and best "O fair dove, Of fond dove" (words by Miss Jean Ingelow) to Miss Edith Wynne. Both, it need hardly be said, were in thoroughly competent hands. Mdlle. Adelina Patti sang her favourite "Ah, non giunge" in her usual style; and, being unanimously encored, gave "Within a mile of Edinbro' town." Even more acceptable was her "Voi che sapete," an air which she would do well to sing often, seeing that she sings it to perfection. This too was encored, and the irrepressible "Home, sweet home," substituted. Signor Mario met with no less favour, his "Una furtiva lagrima" delighting his hearers so much that he had no choice but to come back and give another Italian air. But here we must stop. Enough that Mdlles. Fricci and Grossi, Signors Fancelli, Graziani and Bagagiolo, M. Jules Lefort, Herr Reichardt, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mdlle. Rives, all sang; that Herr Rosenthal played a solo on the violin, and Signor Piatti a solo on the violoncello - that the Quartet Glee Union varied the programme with a choice selection of glees; and that MM. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, W. Ganz, and Randegger shared among them the duties of accompanist at the pianoforte. Altogether the concert was a splendid one of its kind, and the audience were evidently pleased. (The Times, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

We are now in the midst of the season of benefit concerts, which bid fair to be more numerous this year than ever. That of Mr. Lindsay Sloper took place on Monday, when that gentleman proved that his occupation as a teacher has not deprived him of any of his former powers as a player. In Chopin's Andante Spianato and Polonaise for the piano Mr. Sloper displayed high qualities of execution and style. Several of Mr. Sloper's pupils gave evidence, by various clever performances, of the value of his instruction. The co-operation of Mdlle. Patti, Signor Mario, and other celebrities of the Royal Italian Opera, gave special attraction to Mr. Sloper's programme. (The London review of politics, society, literature, art, and science, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

CONCERTS VARIOUS. - In consequence of the success of the concerts lately given by the London Glee and Madrigal Union (Miss J. Wells, Miss Eyles, Messrs. Land, Baxter, Coates, and Winn), the director has announced three more concerts to be given during the present month. One of the principal features of the series just finished has been a selection from Mendelssohn's part-songs including "The deep repose of night," "When the west," "Slumber, dearest," and "O hills, O vales." The latter produced so great an effect, not only by its intrinsic merit, but in consequence of the charming way in which it was sung, that it was encored. The programmes of the next series will, no doubt, be enriched by other and like works of the same composer. At each concert a pianoforte solo has been given, On Thursday last Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the performer, and on the previous Thursday Mr. H. Holmes played a chaconne by Handel, and Bird's variations on the "Carmen's Whistle" in admirable style. Mr. Harold Thomas. Mr. Mac farren, and Miss Ellis Jewell have also appeared, and Mr. Land, as usual, has conducted all the concerts. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

PRIVATE CORRESPONDENCE. London, Saturday…An attractive feature of the present season has been great morning concerts given by musicians like Arditi and Lindsay Sloper, at which operatic artistes of the first eminence have assisted… (Birmingham Daily Post, Monday, 8 June 1868)

The " Benefit Concerts," so called, have recently been countless. Among the best may be ranked that of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, at St. James's Hall. Mr. Sloper comes before the public too rarely, taking into consideration his ability as a composer and pianist. We were glad to hear him once more at the pianoforte, playing, with his accustomed finish, Chopin's seldom heard " Andante and Rondo Spianato," a pleasing "Reverie," a brilliant " Galop de Concert " of his own, and the famous variation for two pianofortes on the Gipsy's March, from Weber's " Preciosa," in which he was joined by Madame Arabella Goddard. Mr. Sloper also brought forward three of his pupils, who more or less honourably distinguished themselves! The remainder of the programme was rich in attraction, comprising singing by Madlle. Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and other members of Mr. Gye's company; Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Sainton, and other English singers, together with a German violinist, Herr Rosenthal, and an Italian violoncellist, Signor Piatti - the best violoncellist in the world. The concert was what is conventionally termed "a monster concert." Another " monster concert " (also at St. James's Hall) was that of Madame Sainton-Dolby and M. Sainton. These eminent professors went to Her Majesty's Opera, instead of to the Royal Italian Opera, for extrinsic attractions ; and the honours of the day fell to Maddle. Christine Nilsson, whose music, nevertheless, was of the very flimsiest, But so enchanting is the voice, so enchanting the manner, and so exquisitely perfect the vocalisation of this lady that she can make anything go down, even a "valse" by M. Cohen, or a lackadaisical song by M. Faure (why will singers compose ?). Mesdames Titiens, Trebelli, and Sinico. Signori Gardoni and Gassier, Messrs. Santley, Cummings, &c, were also among the singers; but they did nothing so new or striking as to call for remark. Nor did Madame Sainton herself bring forward anything very interesting, except the air called " L'addio, which though attributed to Mozart, is not by Mozart, (who merely wrote a quartet accompaniment for it), Madame Sainton, however, sings this in such perfection that it is always a pleasure to hear it from her lips. M. Sainton played one piece- a not very edifying "Adagio e rondo capriccio," by Herr Ferdinand David, of Leipsic. He played it, however, as he plays everything, like a genuine artist. The hall was crammed to suffocation, and the concert gave general satisfaction. We trust a report which prevails, that Madame Sainton is about to retire from the profession of which she has long been so distinguished an ornament, is unfounded. The concert of Mr. W. G. Cusins (Hanover-square Rooms) was dignified by the presence of an orchestra which, among other things, played with remarkable spirit a very clever new overture by the concert-giver, entitled " Les Travailleurs de la Mer," suggested by M. Victor Hugo's last romance. This overture was well received. Mr. Cusins also appeared in his capacity of pianist, attempting with equal success the first movement of Beethoven's concerto in E flat, which somebody (not Beethoven) has christened the " Emperor Concerto,'' and Mendelssohn's andante and rondo in B minor, both of course with orchestral accompaniments. There was plenty of singing (more than we have space to describe) at this concert, besides solos on the violin by Herr Straus, and harp by Mr. John Thomas. One of the best of the vocal pieces - the charming tenor air from Professor Bennett's "Woman of Samaria ("His salvation is nigh them that fear Him') - sung by Mr. Cummings, was placed at the end of the concert ; so that anyone who remained to hear it could hardly have avoided hearing Mr. Cusins's "March of the Huns" - the last piece of all. We, unfortunately, were compelled to lose both. (Morning Post, Thursday, 11 June 1868)

London is now in the midst of the season of benefit concerts, which bid fair to be more numerous this year than ever. That of Mr. Lindsay Sloper took place last week, when that gentleman proved that his occupation as a teacher has not deprived him of any of his former powers as a player. In Chopin's Andante Spianato and Polonaise for the piano Mr. Sloper displayed high qualities of execution and style. Several of Mr. Sloper's pupils gave evidence, by various clever performances of the value of his instruction. The co-operation of Mdlle. Patti, Signor Mario, and other celebrities of the Royal Italian Opera, gave special attraction to Mr. Sloper's programme. (Manchester Times, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. A "monster concert" of the highest attraction was given by Mr. Lindsay Sloper at the St. James's Hall. in which Mdlle. Adelina Patti, Signor Mario, and Other members of Mr. Gye's company took part, together with many foreign and English artists of rank. Mr. Sloper of late years has appeared much too rarely in public; and yet few belonging to the profession of which he is a member can bring forward more honourable credentials. A composer and pianist of distinguished ability, Mr. Sloper is one of the small number who have never deviated from the right path, but, looking at art from a serious point of view, have treated it accordingly, His programme, like the programme of Signor Arditi, comprised little short of forty pieces, vocal and instrumental, and it is only possible to notice the leading points of interest. Foremost among these were Mr. Sloper's own performances, which embraced Chopin's Andante Spianato and Polonaise, a piece scarcely ever heard in public, and on that account alone (being by Chopin) the more attractive ; a réverie, with the romantic title of "By the Lake," and a very effective "Galop de concert " - the last two composed by Mr. Sloper himself, and both, more particularly the "réverie," a very graceful movement, full of delicate points suggesting the hand of the true musician, worthy his reputation. These were played with the ease and fluency of a thorough master - the Andante and Polonaise of Chopin calling for especial remark. Mr. Sloper also joined Madame Arabella Goddard in the variations for two pianofortes, composed by Mendelssohn and Moscheles, on the "Gipsies' March," from Weber's Preciosa, one of the most brilliant and effective pieces of its kind ever written. Moreover, a clever pupil, Miss Austine, performed his ingenious fantasia upon airs from M. Gounod's charming pastoral opera, Mireille; while another pupil, Miss Fanny Kingdon, played the variations from the Kreutzer Sonata, with Herr Rosenthal ; and yet another, Miss Sophia Heilbron, a child of genuine promise, did him no less credit by her execution of Weber's "Invitation à la Valse." From the remaining noticeable things in the programme may be singled out two new and charming songs by Mr. Arthur S. Sullivan, the first, "Oh! Sweet and Fair," intrusted to Madame Sainton-Dolby, the second, and best, "O fair Dove, O fond Dove " (words by Miss Jean Ingelow) to Miss Edith Wynne. Both, it need hardly be said, were in thoroughly competent hands. Mdlle. Adelina Patti sung her favourite "Ah non giunge " in her usual style, and, being unanimously encored, gave "Within a mile of Edinbro' town." Even more acceptable was her "Voi che sapete," an air which she would do well to sing often, seeing that she sings it to perfection. This, too, was encored, and the irrepressible "Home, Sweet Home," substituted. Signor Mario met with no less favour, his "Una furtiva lagrima" delighting his hearers so much that he had no choice but to come back and give another Italian air. But here we must stop. Enough that Mdlles. Fricci and Grossi, Signors Fancelli, Graziani and Bagagiolo, M. Jules Lefort, Herr Reichardt, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mdlle. Rives, all sang; that Herr Rosenthal played a solo on the violin, and Signor Piatti a solo on the violoncello; that the Quartet Glee Union varied the programme with a choice selection of glees; and that MM. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, W. Ganz, and Randegger shared among them the duties of accompanist at the pianoforte. Altogether the concert was a splendid one of its kind, and the audience were evidently pleased. (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

Zwei der berüchtigten Monstre-Concerte, Arditi und Lindsay Sloper, sind bereit" abgethan; bleibt noch das jährliche Concert Benedict's. Welche Riefenmasse Musik diese Ungeheuer verschlingen, grenzt an" Fabelhafte. In der Leistungsfähigkeit wären sie höchsten" mit dem Zündnadelgewehr zu vergleichen. Jede Erweiterung in Beiden kann nur wie ein Segen betrachtet werden, denn endlich muß doch irgendwo eine Grenze sich finden über die hinaus der Weg zum Narrenhaus führt. (Signale für die musikalische Welt, Friday, 19 June 1868)

CONCERTS. The prominent incidents of the musical season, now on its last legs, having for the major part been recorded, a brief survey of what remains to be noticed is all that is requisite. This may easily be taken in two articles, although rarely has such a multitude of concerts been crowded within the space of four months. Of the "benefit concerts," which are mere annual advertisements for the projectors, generally teachers of music, who summon all the attractions within hail to add variety and interest to their programmes, they themselves filling but an insignificant part, in the display, we cannot pretend to speak. Nor, indeed, have such private undertakings any just claim to publicity. To cite, for example, the long established concert of Mr. Kuhe. This is a faint reflex of a similar kind of entertainment which Mr. Benedict has been in the habit of offering to his pupils and friends for upwards of thirty years - with the difference that Mr. Benedict is an accomplished musician, who, from time to time, brings forward important compositions of his own that make his annual benefit a topic of very general interest. Mr. Kuhe, a pianoforte teacher resident in the country, comes up once a year to London, and announces a so-called "grand morning concert," in St. James's Hall, or elsewhere. A "grand concert " without an orchestra seems to us a clear absurdity ; but nearly all these "benefit" entertainments are denominated "grand," and perhaps the "grand concert " of Mr. Kuhe is as grand as most of them. And yet of what does his programme ordinarily consist? Of some five-and-twenty vocal pieces, drawn from all sources, and almost unexceptionally of the most hackneyed description, interlarded with trivial solos for pianoforte, harmonium, harp, violoncello, &c. True, many of the vocal pieces are assigned to artists from the Italian Operas at Drury Lane or Covent Garden ; and singers not less distinguished than Mdlles. Nilsson and Tietjens, Madame Trebelli, Signor Mongini, and Mr. Santley (with a host of minor "stars"), were contributors to Mr. Kuhe's last programme. But any one can obtain the services of Mr. Gye's or Mr. Mapleson's company (Mr. Benedict, this year, had the principal members of both), by paying their terms; though probably no one, by paying, could make them agree to such a selection as would constitute, in an artistic sense, a genuine musical performance, or indeed persuade them to do anything more than go through the same eternal airs, duets, and trios which are heard throughout the summer at the Italian lyric theatres, and all the year round in other places. These "monster-concerts," to employ the conventional language, have really nothing to say to art, and are, therefore, not fairly entitled to be considered as matters that in any way regard the public. Moreover, we hold, that while any one has a perfect right to "organize " a concert, if it so pleases him, no one who does this and nothing else has reason to expect that it will attract notice out of his immediate sphere. If such professors as Mr. Kuhe came forward on their own account, with new works and exhibitions of practical skill, they might then prefer a legitimate claim, and stand or fall on their merits; but the fact that, in order to add weight to their annual advertisement, they are forced to engage foreign singers, to sing foreign songs, for the amusement of their audience, is a proof that they have nothing of their own to offer. And the "grand annual morning concert" to which we refer is as good an argument as could be cited in support of our theory. All that the bénéficiaire himself contributed, on the occasion, was a fantasia called Hommage a Meyerbeer," an étude de concert, a caprice entitled "Die Grille " ("The Cricket "), and some variations on "Le Carnaval de Naples," belonging to the very flimsiest style of "drawing-room music," delivered after the fashion of a respectable virtuoso. That Mdlle. Nilsson, with the mad scene of Ophelia, from the Hamlet of M. Thomas, poor as the music is, and the Other singers from Her Majesty's Opera, in what was set down for them, shone brilliantly by the side of such exhibitions of virtuosity, may easily be imagined. But ex uno disce omnes. Such entertainments are as destitute of musical interest as the "Grand Concerts" of nobility and fashion of which we see the programmes at full length, together with a list of the company, in the columns of the Morning Post ; and having singled out one of the most flagrant instances, we leave the rest unnoticed, merely stopping to express regret that not only Mr. Benedict, but Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Madame Sainton-Dolby, and others, from whom a better example might have been expected, have joined the motley throng. (Saturday review of politics, literature, science and art, Saturday, 25 July 1868)

CONCERTS. (From the Saturday Review." ) The prominent incidents of the musical season, now on its last legs, having for the major part been recorded, a brief survey of what remains to be noticed is all that is requisite. This may easily be taken in two articles, although rarely has such a multitude of concerts been crowded within the space of four months. Of the "benefit concerts," which are mere annual advertisements for the projectors, generally teachers of music, who summon all the attractions within hail to add variety and interest to their programmes, they themselves filling but an insignificant part, in the display, we cannot pretend to speak. Nor, indeed, have such private undertakings any just claim to publicity. To cite, for example, the long established concert of Mr. Kuhe. This is a faint reflex of a similar kind of entertainment which Mr. Benedict has been in the habit of offering to his pupils and friends for upwards of thirty years - with the difference that Mr. Benedict is an accomplished musician, who, from time to time, brings forward important compositions of his own that make his annual benefit a topic of very general interest. Mr. Kuhe, a pianoforte teacher resident in the country, comes up once a year to London, and announces a so-called "grand morning concert," in St. James's Hall, or elsewhere. A "grand concert " without an orchestra seems to us a clear absurdity ; but nearly all these "benefit" entertainments are denominated "grand," and perhaps the "grand concert " of Mr. Kuhe is as grand as most of them. And yet of what does his programme ordinarily consist? Of some five-and-twenty vocal pieces, drawn from all sources, and almost unexceptionally of the most hackneyed description, interlarded with trivial solos for pianoforte, harmonium, harp, violoncello, &c. True, many of the vocal pieces are assigned to artists from the Italian Operas at Drury Lane or Covent Garden ; and singers not less distinguished than Mdlles. Nilsson and Tietjens, Madame Trebelli, Signor Mongini, and Mr. Santley (with a host of minor "stars"), were contributors to Mr. Kuhe's last programme. But any one can obtain the services of Mr. Gye's or Mr. Mapleson's company (Mr. Benedict, this year, had the principal members of both), by paying their terms; though probably no one, by paying, could make them agree to such a selection as would constitute, in an artistic sense, a genuine musical performance, or indeed persuade them to do anything more than go through the same eternal airs, duets, and trios which are heard throughout the summer at the Italian lyric theatres, and all the year round in other places. These "monster-concerts," to employ the conventional language, have really nothing to say to art, and are, therefore, not fairly entitled to be considered as matters that in any way regard the public. Moreover, we hold, that while any one has a perfect right to "organize " a concert, if it so pleases him, no one who does this and nothing else has reason to expect that it will attract notice out of his immediate sphere. If such professors as Mr. Kuhe came forward on their own account, with new works and exhibitions of practical skill, they might then prefer a legitimate claim, and stand or fall on their merits; but the fact that, in order to add weight to their annual advertisement, they are forced to engage foreign singers, to sing foreign songs, for the amusement of their audience, is a proof that they have nothing of their own to offer. And the "grand annual morning concert" to which we refer is as good an argument as could be cited in support of our theory. All that the bénéficiaire himself contributed, on the occasion, was a fantasia called Hommage a Meyerbeer," an étude de concert, a caprice entitled "Die Grille " ("The Cricket "), and some variations on "Le Carnaval de Naples," belonging to the very flimsiest style of "drawing-room music," delivered after the fashion of a respectable virtuoso. That Mdlle. Nilsson, with the mad scene of Ophelia, from the Hamlet of M. Thomas, poor as the music is, and the Other singers from Her Majesty's Opera, in what was set down for them, shone brilliantly by the side of such exhibitions of virtuosity, may easily be imagined. But ex uno disce omnes. Such entertainments are as destitute of musical interest as the "Grand Concerts" of nobility and fashion of which we see the programmes at full length, together with a list of the company, in the columns of the Morning Post ; and having singled out one of the most flagrant instances, we leave the rest unnoticed, merely stopping to express regret that not only Mr. Benedict, but Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Madame Sainton-Dolby, and others, from whom a better example might have been expected, have joined the motley throng. (The Musical world, Saturday, 1 August 1868)

Wednesday, 3 June 1868 : Madame Sainton-Dolby and M. Sainton's Annual Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MDME. SAINTON-DOLBY and Mons. SAINTON'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at ST. JAMES'S HALL, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, commencing at Two o'clock precisely. Vocalists: Mesdames Titiens, Sinico, Trebelli-Bettini, and Christine Nilsson ; Mesdames Enequist Watts, Vinta, Angele, Wells, and Mdme. Sainton-Dolby; MM. Gardoni, Bettini, Gassier, Foli, and Santley ; MM. Cummings, Burleigh, Lloyd, and Lefort. Violin, M. Sainton. Conductors - MM. Benedict and Arditi, MM. Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, One Guinea ; Reserved Seats, 10s. 6d.; Balcony. 5s.; Admission 2s. 6d. Tickets to be obtained of all the principal Musicsellers' ; Austin's Ticket Office' St. James's Hall; and at Mons. and Mdme. Sainton's residence, 5, Upper Wimpole-street! (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 23 May 1868)

MADAME SAINTON DOLBY and MONS. SAINTON'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at ST. JAMES's HALL, on WEDNESDAY, June 3, commencing at Two o'clock precisely. Vocalists - Mesdames Titiens, Sinico, Trebelli-Bettini. and Christine Nilsson ; Mesdames Enequist, Watts, Vinta, Angele, Wells, and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; MM. Gardoni, Bettini, Gassier, Foli, and Santley; MM., Cummings, Burleigh, Lloyd, and Lefort. Violin, M. Sainton. Conductors, MM. Benedict and Arditi ; MM. Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper. Sofa Stalls, One Guinea ; Reserved Seats, 10s. 6d. ; Balcony, 5s. ; Admission, 2s. 6d.; Tickets to be obtained at all the principal Musicsellers'; Austin's Ticket Office, St. James's Hall ; and at Mons. and Madame Sainton's Residence, 5 Upper Wimpole Street. (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 May 1868) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1868.)

JUNE 3. - Messrs. BENEDICT, ARDITI, BEVIGNANI, Thouless, Deacon, Lindsay Sloper will conduct at Madame Sainton-Dolby and Mons. Sainton's Annual Grand Morning Concert, at St. James's-hall, on Wednesday, next. (The Times, Thursday, 28 May 1868) (Also: The Times, Saturday, 30 May 1868.)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall on WEDNESDAY next, June 3, to commence at two o'clock precisely. Vocalists: Madlle. Titiens, Madlle. Sinico, Madame Trebelli-Bettini. and Madlle. Christine Nilsson, Madlle Enequist. Miss Watts, Miss Vinta, Miss Angele, the Misses Wells and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Bettini Signor Gassier, Signor Foli, and Mr. Santley; Mr. Cummings, Mr. Burleigh, .Mr. Lloyd, and M. Jules Lefort. Violin M. Sainton. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Messrs Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls, 21s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets at all the principal musicsellers', and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868.)

JUNE 3d -MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON's ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall on WEDNESDAY next, June 3, to commence at 2 precisely. Programme.: Part 1, Trio, "Vanne a colei" Costa - Miss Watts, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Burleigh; song "dove sono," Kücken - Mr. Burleigh; aria, "Sulla poppa del mio brik," Ricci - Signor Fell; aria, "L'Addio," Mozart - Mme. Sainton-Dolby; romance, "Angiel d'amor," Donizetti - Signor Bettini; duo, "Quonto amore," Donizetti= - Mlle. Sinico and Signor Gassier; barcarolle, "Lalla Rookh," F. David - Signor Gardoni; elegie et valse (Les Bluets), Cohen - Mlle. Christine Nilsson; duo, "Il convegno," Lucantoni - Signor Rettini and Mme. Trebelli-Bettini; aria, "Com' e bello," Donizetti - Mlle. Titiens; song, "When the tide rolls in," W. H. Weiss - Mr. Santley; aria "Vedrai carino," Mozart - Mlle. Sinico; song, "Recollection," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mme. Sainton Dolby; trio, "Guai se te sfugge," Donizetti - Mlle. Titiens, Signor Bettini, and Mr. Santley; melodie, "Que le jour," Faure - Mlle. Christine Nilsson; aria, "Della vita," Mercadante - Signor Gassier; adagio and rondo capriccioso for violin, David - M. Sainton. Part II. Sestetto "Sola, sola," Mozart - Mlle. Titiens, Mlle. Christine Nilsson, Mlle. Sinico, Signori Bettini, Foli and Santley; new song, "My true love till my dying day, Molloy - Mme. Sainton-Dolby; valse, "Godiamo," Revignani - Mlle. Titiens, accompanied by the composer; romance "Comme a vingt ans," Henrion - M. Jules Lefort; aria, "Quando a ta lista," Gounod - Madame Trebelli-Bettini; song, "If thou must love me," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mr. Santley; duo (Maria Padilla) Donizetti - Mlle. Christine Nilsson and Madame Trebelli-Bettini; song, "I am content," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mr. Cummings; duo, "Verdi prati," Winter - the Misses Wells; song, "Out on the rocks," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Miss Elena Angele; trio, "I Naviganti," Randegger - Madame Trebelli-Bettini, Signori Bettini and Gassier; Swedish songs, National - Mlle. Enequist; aria "Selva opace," Rossini - Miss Sofia Vinta; song, "The Garland," Mendelssohn - Mr. Lloyd; ballad, "The Love Test," Claribel - Madame Sainton-Dolby; Finale "Dal tuo stellate," Rossini - Tutti.. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls,£1 1s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets to be obtained of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street, Lamborn, Cock and Co., 63, New Bond-street; Keith, Prowse and Co., 48, Cheapside; and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (The Times, Monday, 1 June 1868)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall To-morrow (WEDNESDAY), to commence at two o'clock precisely. Vocalists: Madlle. Titiens, Madlle. Sinico, Madame Trebelli-Bettini. and Madlle. Christine Nilsson, Madlle Enequist. Miss Watts, Miss Vinta, Miss Angele, the Misses Wells and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Bettini Signor Gassier, Signor Foli, and Mr. Santley; Mr. Cummings, Mr. Burleigh, .Mr. Lloyd, and M. Jules Lefort. Violin M. Sainton. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Messrs Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls, 21s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets at all the principal musicsellers', and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

JUNE 3. - Messrs. BENEDICT, ARDITI, BEVIGNANI, Thouless, Deacon, Lindsay Sloper will conduct at Madame Sainton-Dolby and Mons. Sainton's Annual Grand Morning Concert, at St. James's-hall, To-morrow (Wednesday), June 3d. (The Times, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall to commence at two o'clock precisely. Vocalists: Madlle. Titiens, Madlle. Sinico, Madame Trebelli-Bettini. and Madlle. Christine Nilsson, Madlle Enequist. Miss Watts, Miss Vinta, Miss Angele, the Misses Wells and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Bettini Signor Gassier, Signor Foli, and Mr. Santley; Mr. Cummings, Mr. Burleigh, .Mr. Lloyd, and M. Jules Lefort. Violin M. Sainton. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Messrs Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls, 21s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets at all the principal musicsellers', and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON beg to announce that their ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall TO-DAY, June 3, to commence at two o'clock precisely. Vocalists: Madlle. Titiens, Madlle. Sinico, Madame Trebelli-Bettini. and Madlle. Christine Nilsson, Madlle Enequist. Miss Watts, Miss Vinta, Miss Angele, the Misses Wells and Madame Sainton-Dolby ; Signor Gardoni, Signor Bettini Signor Gassier, Signor Foli, and Mr. Santley; Mr. Cummings, Mr. Burleigh, .Mr. Lloyd, and M. Jules Lefort. Violin M. Sainton. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Messrs Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls, 21s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets at all the principal musicsellers', and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (The Standard, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

TO-DAY AT 3 -MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY and M. SAINTON's ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall on WEDNESDAY next, June 3, to commence at 2 precisely. Programme.: Part 1, Trio, "Vanne a colei" Costa - Miss Watts, Mr. Lloyd, and Mr. Burleigh; song "dove sono," Kücken - Mr. Burleigh; aria, "Sulla poppa del mio brik," Ricci - Signor Fell; aria, "L'Addio," Mozart - Mme. Sainton-Dolby; romance, "Angiel d'amor," Donizetti - Signor Bettini; duo, "Quonto amore," Donizetti= - Mlle. Sinico and Signor Gassier; barcarolle, "Lalla Rookh," F. David - Signor Gardoni; elegie et valse (Les Bluets), Cohen - Mlle. Christine Nilsson; duo, "Il convegno," Lucantoni - Signor Rettini and Mme. Trebelli-Bettini; aria, "Com' e bello," Donizetti - Mlle. Titiens; song, "When the tide rolls in," W. H. Weiss - Mr. Santley; aria "Vedrai carino," Mozart - Mlle. Sinico; song, "Recollection," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mme. Sainton Dolby; trio, "Guai se te sfugge," Donizetti - Mlle. Titiens, Signor Bettini, and Mr. Santley; melodie, "Que le jour," Faure - Mlle. Christine Nilsson; aria, "Della vita," Mercadante - Signor Gassier; adagio and rondo capriccioso for violin, David - M. Sainton. Part II. Sestetto "Sola, sola," Mozart - Mlle. Titiens, Mlle. Christine Nilsson, Mlle. Sinico, Signori Bettini, Foli and Santley; new song, "My true love till my dying day, Molloy - Mme. Sainton-Dolby; valse, "Godiamo," Revignani - Mlle. Titiens, accompanied by the composer; romance "Comme a vingt ans," Henrion - M. Jules Lefort; aria, "Quando a ta lista," Gounod - Madame Trebelli-Bettini; song, "If thou must love me," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mr. Santley; duo (Maria Padilla) Donizetti - Mlle. Christine Nilsson and Madame Trebelli-Bettini; song, "I am content," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Mr. Cummings; duo, "Verdi prati," Winter - the Misses Wells; song, "Out on the rocks," C. H. Sainton-Dolby - Miss Elena Angele; trio, "I Naviganti," Randegger - Madame Trebelli-Bettini, Signori Bettini and Gassier; Swedish songs, National - Mlle. Enequist; aria "Selva opace," Rossini - Miss Sofia Vinta; song, "The Garland," Mendelssohn - Mr. Lloyd; ballad, "The Love Test," Claribel - Madame Sainton-Dolby; Finale "Dal tuo stellate," Rossini - Tutti.. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict and Arditi, Bevignani, Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper.- Sofa stalls,£1 1s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 5s.; and admission, 2s. 6d. Tickets to be obtained of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street, Lamborn, Cock and Co., 63, New Bond-street; Keith, Prowse and Co., 48, Cheapside; and at Austin's ticket office, St. James's Hall. (The Times, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY AND M. SAINTON'S CONCERT These distinguished artists gave their annual morning concert at St. James's Hall yesterday, when the programme presented many and varied attractions, including, of course, the excellent performances, vocal and instrumental, of Madame Sainton-Dolby and her husband. The list of solo singers comprised the names of some of the principal artists of Her Majesty's Opera, including those of Mdlle. Titiens, Mdlle. Nilsson, Mdlle. Sinico, Madame Trebelli-Bettini, Signor Gardoni, Bettini, Foli, and Gassier and Mr. Santley. Here was an array of special vocal talent fully sufficient to attract and to interest a large audience, and accordingly the great room of St. James's Hall. was occupied by a crowded assembly, to many of whom probably much of the music performed was as new as it is familiar to the opera going public. We need scarcely now say how admirably Mdlle. Titiens, always sings Lucrezia Borga's air, "Com' e bello," and that she gave it with as great a power as ever at yesterday's concert - nor need we here dwell on those qualities of high vocal finish and refined grace of style which we have so often commended in the sage performances of Mdlle. Nilsson, whose solos, however, at yesterday's concert were not operatic extracts - her exquisite singing having then been bestowed on an "Elegie et Valse" by Cohen, and a "Melodie" ("Que le jour") by Faure - the former piece encored and responded to by one of those characteristic Swedish national airs which Mdlle. Nilsson gives with such special charm and effect. Excellent as were many of the remaining performances of these and the other artists of Her Majesty's Opera, they require no special comment, being mostly familiar to the public ; but we may specify the splendid sestet - "Sola, sola" from Den Giovanni, which, however often heard, has always a special importance in a concert-room, particularly when given by such singers as Mesdelles. Titiens, Nilsson, Sinico Signori Bettini and Foli, and Mr. Santley - although wanting the completeness of orchestral accompaniment. Madame Sainton-Dolby's solo performances consisted of Mozart's exquisitely expressive aria "L'Addio," sung on this occasion, as often before, with intense and refined feeling -a new song, "Recollection," the composition of the singer; another new song, "My own true love to my dying day," composed by Mr. Molloy; and one of those "Claribel" ballads with which Madame Sainton-Dolby has so especially identified herself of late years. This lady's name also appeared in the programme in the capacity of composer, in connection with o a new song "If thou must love me," which had the advantage of being sung by Mr. Santley. The programme also included other vocal pieces by the singers already named, and by Misses Watts, Wells, Vinta, Angele, Mdlle. Enequist, Madame Rita, Mr. Cummings; M. Jules Lefort, &c. M. Sainton performed but once in a violin solo by David (Ferdinand of Leipzig, not a Felicien of Paris) an "Adagio and Rondo Capriccioso," .which was given with that excellence of tone and brilliancy of execution for which this eminent violinist has long been celebrated. Mr. Benedict, Signori Arditi and Bevignani, Messrs. Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper officiated as conductors. (Daily News, Thursday, 4 June 1868)

At Madame Sainton-Dolby's annual concert on Wednesday morning, the solo singers comprised the names of some of the principal artistes of her Majesty's Opera, including those of Mdlle. Titiens, Mdlle. Nilsson, Mdlle. Sinica, Madame Trebelli-Bettini, Signori Gardoni, Bettini, Foli, and Gassier, and Mr Santley. Nilsson sang exquisitely an "Elegie et Valse" by Cohen, and a "Melodie" ("Que le Jour ") by Faure. Mr Benedict, Signori Arditi and Bevignani, Messrs Thouless, Deacon, and Lindsay Sloper officiate as conductors. (Leamington Spa Courier, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

Thursday, 4 June 1868 : London Glee And Madrigal Union's Last Concert of the Series.

JUNE 4 - The LONDON GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION (established 1859) - Mr. LAND, Director. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. solo pianist -,will give their LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT of Glees. Madrigals, Old Ballads, &c., at St. James's-hall, next Thursday, at 3. Stalls, 5s; area, 3s.; gallery, 2s. :of Mr. Austin. 28, Piccadilly; and Mr. Mitchell, 33 Old Bond-street. (The Times, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

JUNE 4 - The LONDON GLEE AND MADRIGAL UNION,established 1859; Director, Mr. LAND, Programme of LAST AFTERNOON CONCERT, St. James's-hall, To-morrow at 3: Director. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Glees: Loud let the Moorish drum (Bishop); When the wind blows (Horsley) ; Ye spotted snakes; The Bee (Elliott) ; To love I wake (Weber), double choir, first time ; Five times by the taper's light; The clouds of night; Blest pair of sirens. Madrigals: Flow, O my tears (Benet, 1599) ; Who shall win my lady fair (Pearsall); Clear or cloudy, sweet as April show'ring (Dowland, 1600), first time. Part song, Slumber, dearest (Mendelssohn), first time; canzonet, O tuneful voice (Haydn), Mr. Coates; old ballads, I sit upon the mountain side, Miss J. Wells; The keel row, Miss Eyles; Ye mariners of England, Mr. Winn. Second bass, Mr. C. Henry; solo pianist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 5s., 3s., 2s., at Mr. Austin's, 28, Piccadilly; and Mr. Mitchell, 33 Old Bond-street. (The Times, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

The last concert of the series of the London Glee and Madrigal Union took place on Thursday. There was a capital selection of vocal music, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the solo pianist. Three more concerts are announced. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

The London Glee and Madrigal Union are giving a series of very successful concerts. At the last performance, on Thursday week, there was a selection from Mendelssohn's part-songs, which included When the West," Slumber, dearest," and hills, 0 vales of pleasure ! the last of which was so charmingly sung that it was encored with acclamation. At each concert of this series a pianoforte solo has been given. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. W. Holmes, Mr. Harold Thomas, Mr. Walter Macfarren, and Miss Jewell have been the performers; and Mr. Land, as usual as usual, has conducted all the concerts. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

Thursday, 4 June 1868 : Mr. W. G. Cusins's Annual Grand Orchestral Concert (Morning) at Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-Square.

UNDER the immediate PATRONAGE and SANCTION of H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, H.R.H. the Princess of WALES, H.R.H. the Prince CHRISTIAN and H.R.H. the Princess CHRISTIAN, Mr. W. G. CUSINS has the honour to announce that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND ORCHESTRAL MORNING CONCERT, on Wednesday, June 4th, Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-square, at half-past 2o'clock. Mme. Sinico, Mlle. Liebhart, Miss Edith Wynne. Mlle. Rouband de Cournand, Miss Emily Muir, Mme. Rudersdorff, Mme. Demeric-Lablache, Mlle. Mela and Mlle. Drasdil; Signor Gardoni, Mr. W. H. Cummings, M. Jules Lefort, Mr. Santley. (By permission of J. H. Mapleson, Esq.) The Orpheus Glee Union. Pianoforte, Mr. W. G. Cusins; violin, Herr Ludwigg Straus; harp, Mr John Thomas. Mr. Cusins, in addition to performing Beethoven's Concerto in E flat (first movement), and Mendelssohn's Rondo in B minor, will introduce a new concert overture. "Les Travailleurs de la Mer," composed expressly for this occasion. The orchestra will be complete. Principal violin, Mr. Carrodus. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. W. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Stalls 10s. 6d.; tickets, 7s., of Lamborn Cock, Addison and Co., 62 and 63, New Bond-street; and of Mr. W. G. Cusins, 33, Nottingham-place, W. (The Times, Thursday, 28 May 1868) (Also: The Times, Saturday, 30 May 1868; The Times, Wednesday, 3 June 1868; The Times, Tuesday, 2 June 1868; The Times, Monday, 1 June 1868.)

UNDER the immediate Patronage and Sanction of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales, H.R.H. the Princess of Wales, H.R.H. the Prince Christian, and H.R.H. the Princess Christian. - Mr. W. G., CUSINS has the honour to announce, that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND ORCHESTRAL MORNING CONCERT on Thursday, June 4, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover Square at Half-past Two o'clock. Mr. Cusins, in addition to performing Beethoven's Concerto in E flat (First Movement), and Mendelssohn's Rondo in is minor, will introduce a New Concert Overture, "Les Travailleurs de la Mer," composed expressly for this occasion. The Orchestra will be complete; Principal Violin, Mr. Carrodus. Conductors. Mr. Benedict: Mr. W.G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Stalls, 10s. 6d., Tickets, 7s. - Lamborn, Cock; Addison, & Co., 62 and 63 New Bond Street; and of Mr. W.G. Cusins, 33, Nottingham Place, W. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 30 May 1868) (Also: Saturday review of politics, literature, science and art, Saturday, 30 May 1868.)

Under the immediate Patronage and Sanction of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES, H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES, H.R.H. THE PRINCE CHRISTIAN AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS CHRISTINA. MR. W. G. CUSINS has the honour to announce that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND ORCHESTRAL CONCERT on THURSDAY, JUNE 4TH, AT THE QUEEN'S CONCERT ROOMS, HANOVER SQUARE, At half-past Two o'clock. in addition to performing Beethoven's Concerto E flat (first movement) and Mendelssohn's Rondo in B minor, will introduce a new Concert Overture, "LES TRAVAILLEURS DE LA MER," composed expressly for this occasion. The orchestra will be complete. violin, Mr. CARRODUS. Conductors - Mr. BENEDICT, Mr. W. G. CUSINS, and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Stalls, 10s. 6d. ; Tickets, 7s., Lamborn Cock, Addison & Co., 62 and 63, New Bond-street; and of Mr. W. G. Cusins, 33, Nottingham-place, W. Under the immediate Patronage of H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES. AND H.R.H. THE PRINCESS OF WALES. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S GRAND MORNING CONCERT, AT ST. JAMES'S HALL, MONDAY, JUNE 1, Commencing at Two o'clock. MADEMOISELLE ADELINA PATTI. MADEMOISELLE PATTI at Mr. SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall, Monday, June 1. SIGNOR MARIO. SIGNOR MARIO and other Artists of the Royal Italian opera at Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER'S Grand MORNING CONCERT at St. James's Hall, Monday, June 1. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S CONCERT. Tickets, £1 1s., 15s., 10s. 6d., 5s., and 3s. To be had of all Musicsellers, Librarians, and at Austin's Ticket-office, St. James's Hall. Programmes now ready. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

Under the Immediate Patronage and Sanction of H.R.H. THE PRINCE of WALES, H.R.H. PRINCESS OF WALES, H.R.H THE PRINCE CHRISTIAN AND H.R.H THE PRINCESS CHRISTIAN. MR. W. G. CUSINS has the honour to announce that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND ORCHESTRAL MORNING CONCERT, on June 4th. at the QUEEN'S CONCERT ROOMS, Hanover Square, at Half-past Two o'clock. Mr. Cusins, in addition to performing Beethoven's Concerto in E flat (first movement), and Mendelssohn's Rondo in B minor, will introduce a new Concert Overture, "Les Travaillieurs de la Mer" composed expressly for this occasion. The Orchestra will be complete. Principal violin - Mr. Carrodus. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. G. Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper; Stalls, 10s. 6d. ; Tickets, 7s. ; Lamborn Cock, Addison, & Co., 62 and 63, New Bond Street; and of Mr. W. G. Cusins, 33, Nottingham Place, W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

Under the immediate Patronage and Sanction of H.R.H. the Prince of WALES, H.R.H. the Princess of WALES. H.R H. the Prince CHRISTIAN. and H.R.H. the Princess CHRISTIAN. Mr. W. G. CUSINS has the honour to announce that he will give his ANNUAL GRAND ORCHESTRAL MORNING CONCERT on THURSDAY, June 4, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-square, at half-past two o'clock. Mr. Cusins, in addition to performing Beethoven's Concerto in E flat (first movement), and Mendelssohn's Rondo in B minor, will introduce a new Concert Overture, "Les Travailleurs de la Mer," composed expressly for this occasion. The orchestra will be complete. Principal violin, Mr. Carrodus. Conductors : Mr. Benedict. Mr W. G Cusins, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Stalls. 10s. 6d.; tickets, 7s. Lamborn Cock, Addison, and Co., 62 and 63, New Bond street, and of Mr. W. G. Cusins, 33, Nottingham-place, W. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 2 June 1868)

A capital morning concert was that given by Mr. W. G. Cusins on Thursday. The concert was orchestral : to mention which fact in connection with Mr. Cusins' name is to vouch for its excellence. Among the best features was Beethoven's concerto in E flat for pianoforte, the first movement of which was eloquently rendered by the concert giver. Mr. Santley and Mdme. Sinico achieved great success, and Miss Edith Wynne sang a new song by Benedict with feeble words and bad rhymes. Cusins' overture Travailleurs de la mer was magnificently performed. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

A BENEFIT concert equally deserving notice was that of Mr. W. G. Cusins (Hanover Square Rooms), who has not only gained distinction as the new conductor of the Philharmonic Society, but as a musician, independently of any such place of honour. Mr. Cusins, as usual, came forward both as composer and executant. His principal composition was a new overture entitled Les Travailleurs de la Mer, suggested by M. Victor Hugo's famous romance, which to those who had perused the romance was intelligible enough in its poetical design, while to those who had not it was still interesting as a piece of abstract music. This overture shows a marked advance. It is not only well written and nicely balanced, but instrumented in a brilliant and effective manner. Two charming part songs, "Now the Silver Moon arising" and "As the Sunshine to the Flower," well sung by the Orpheus Glee Union, and a duet, "The Pearl and Coral of the Deep " (Miss Edith Wynne and Mr. Cummings), were the other compositions by the concert-giver. As an executant Mr. Cusins appeared to great advantage in the first movement of Beethoven's concerto in E flat, the grandest composition for pianoforte and orchestra that exists, and in Mendelssohn's Rondo (Qy. - Capriccio ? ) Brillante in B minor, both of which he played in his very best manner. The vocal music was well selected ; but nothing exceeded in interest the beautiful unaccompanied quartet, "God is a Spirit," from Professor Bennett's Woman of Samaria, sung by Madame Rudersdorff, Mdlle. Drasdil, Messrs. Cummings and Santley. Another beautiful excerpt from this beautiful cantata was the tenor air "His salvation is nigh them that fear Him," sung by Mr. Cummings as he has never failed to sing it since it was first produced at the Birmingham Festival of 1867. Mdlle. Roubaud de Cournand, a young lady with a very nice voice, introduced an air from Handel's Italian opera, Ezio; and Signor Gardoni gave Mendelssohn's expressive barcarole, "The Maid of the Ganges," perfectly as Mendelssohn himself could have desired. The other singers were Mdlle. Sinico, Mesdames Liebhart and Demeric Lablache, and M. Jules Lefort - who gave two sentimental French romances in his most finished style. Herr L. Straus played Ernst's sparkling Rondo Papageno, for the violin. splendidly; and Mr. John Thomas introduced one of his own ingenious harp solos. The concert, in every respect excellent. terminated with a spirited orchestral march by Mr. Cusins, entitled "March of the Nuns." Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 July 1868)

Wednesday, 10 June 1868 : Miss Steele's Annual Evening Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MISS STEELE'S CONCERT at Hanover Square, Wednesday Evening, June 10th. Mesdames Carola, Doria, Talbot Cherer, Steele, and Kingdon; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas. Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Macfarren, Regondi, and Carrodus. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Stalls, 7s.; Tickets, 5s., at the Rooms, and of Miss Steele, 28, Upper Gloucester Place, Dorset Square . (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 May 1868) (Also: The Athenaeum, Saturday, 6 June 1868.)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT! June 10, at Hanover square- Mesdames Carola, Doria Cherer, and Kingdon ; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus, &c. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Stalls, 7s, tickets 5s.; of Messrs. Cock. Addison's, 63, New Bond-street; Robert Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mr Fish at the Rooms; and of Miss Steele, 23, Upper Gloucester-place, Dorset-square. (Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 1 June 1868; Morning Post, Monday, 8 June 1868.)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT. June 10, at Hanover square- Mesdames Carola, Doria Cherer, and Kingdon ; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus, &c. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Stalls, 7s, tickets 5s.; of Messrs. Cock. Addison's, 63, New Bond-street; Robert Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mr Fish at the Rooms; and of Miss Steele, 23, Upper Gloucester-place, Dorset-square. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 3 June 1868)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT, JUNE 10, at HANOVER-SQUARE.-Mdmes. Carole, Doria, Cherer. and Kingdon; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus,. … Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Stalls, 7s.; Tickets, 5s.; of Messrs. Cock, Addison's, No. 65, Now Bond-street; Robert Ollivier, 19, Old Bond-street; Mr. Fish at the Rooms ; and of Miss Steele, 38, Upper Gloucester place, Dorset-square. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT, at Hanover square, Wednesday Evening, June 10th - Mesdames Carola, Doria Cherer, and Kingdon ; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Stalls, 7s, tickets 5s.; of Messrs. Cock. Addison's, 63, New Bond-street; Robert Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mr Fish at the Rooms; and of Miss Steele, 28, Upper Gloucester-place, Dorset-square. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT! To-morrow (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, at Hanover square- Mesdames Carola, Doria Cherer, and Kingdon ; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus, &c. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Stalls, 7s, tickets 5s.; of Messrs. Cock. Addison's, 63, New Bond-street; Robert Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mr Fish at the Rooms; and of Miss Steele, 23, Upper Gloucester-place, Dorset-square. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 9 June 1868)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT! THIS (WEDNESDAY) EVENING, at Hanover square- Mesdames Carola, Doria Cherer, and Kingdon ; Messrs. Cummings, Lewis Thomas, Walter Macfarren, Balsir Chatterton, John Thomas, Giulio Regondi, Carrodus, &c. Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper - Stalls, 7s, tickets 5s.; of Messrs. Cock. Addison's, 63, New Bond-street; Robert Ollivier's, 19, Old Bond-street ; Mr Fish at the Rooms; and of Miss Steele, 23, Upper Gloucester-place, Dorset-square. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 10 June 1868)

MISS STEELE gave her annual concert at Hanover Square Rooms on Wednesday, which attracted a large audience. The programme opened with Mozart's quartet in G minor, which was well played by Messrs. Walter Macfarren. Carrodus, Zerbini, and Aylward. Miss Steele sang Mozart's "L'Addio," and Linley's "O bid your faithful Ariel," and joined Mdlle. Doria, Messrs. W. H. Cummings and L. Thomas in some concerted pieces by Weber and Bishop. Mdlle. Carola gave a volklied and a new song by Traventi; and Mdlle. Clara Doria sang a charming ballad by F. Davenport Chatterton, "The pretty Rose-tree," which was encored; an unaccompanied quartet, "Philomela," by Mrs. Bartholomew, was also received with much favour. The Misses Kingdon played with brilliancy Thalberg's duet from Norma, on two pianofortes; Messrs. John Thomas and J. Balsir Chatterton gave their harp duets, and the little (with Giulio Regondi) Lebarre and De Beriot's duo on airs from Moise for concertina and harp. A Signor Felice Calderazzi made his first appearance and performed a fantasia on what was called the Melodium a coupes Harmoniques" but which is neither more or less than the old fashioned musical glasses so much in vogue at our country fairs. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the conductor. - B. B. (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

Thursday, 18 June 1868 : Mr. Frank Elmore's Third Annual Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MR. FRANK ELMORE begs to announce that Third ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, on THURSDAY Evening. June 18th. 1868, to commence at eight o'clock, when he will be assisted by the following artistes:- Miss Edith Wynne, Mdme. Florence Lancia, Mdlles. Clara and Rosamunda Doria. Mdme. Emmeline Cole, Mdlle. Sofia Vinta, and Fraulein Catherine Baum; Herr Richardt, Mr. Frank Elmore. Signor Ciabatta, and Mr. Lewis Thomas. Instrumentalists :- Pianoforte. Signor Tito Mattei, Herr Carl Hause. and Miss Madeline Schiller; Flute. Miss Sophia Angelino (pupil of R. S. Pratten) ; Harp, Mr. J. Balsir Chatterton, and Mr J. Cheshire. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr. G. Allen, Mr. Frank Mori, and Mr. Ganz. Stalls (numbered), 7s. 6d.; Reserved seats (numbered), 5s. Area and Orchestra, 3s. Tickets to be had of Mr. Frank Elmore, at his residence, Adelaide Road, St. John's Wood Park, N. W. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 13 June 1868)

Mr. Frank Elmore's annual concert took place at the Hanover square Rooms, on Thursday evening, the 18th inst., when an admirable selection of music was performed to a crowded audience. Mr. Elmore's principal performance was Beethoven's unrivalled "Adelaide," which he sang with exquisite voice and passionate expression. He was superbly accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. He was assisted by a host of vocal and instrumental talent, and his concert was worthy of his reputation as an accomplished and distinguished artist. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 27 June 1868)

CONCERTS VARIOUS. Mr. Frank Elmore's annual concert was given in the Hanover Square Rooms on Thursday week. His own contributions to the programme began (after joining the Sisters Doria in Leslie's trio, "O Memory") with "Adelaide," in which he had the good fortune to be accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The peerless love-song was well delivered and not less well received. Mr. Elmore next joined Misses Edith Wynne and R. Doria in Balfe's "I'm not the Queen,'' afterwards singing Benedict's popular "Rock me to Sleep" with much expression. The concert-giver was well supported by - in addition to the artists already named - Mesdames Baum, Sofia Vinta, Emmeline Cole, Signor Ciabatta and Herr Reichardt, vocalists; Miss Madeline Schiller (encored in Thalberg's Lucrezia), Miss Sophie Angeline, Messrs. Carl Hause, Tito Mattei, J. B. Chatterton, and Cheshire, instrumentalists. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 June 1868) (Also: The Musical World, Saturday, 27 June 1868.)

Saturday, 20 June 1868 : Mr. Julius Benedict's Annual Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT - the greatest of musical annuals - takes place in St. James's Hall on the 20th proximo. Apart from the esteem in which Mr. Benedict is held - of itself sufficient to secure an overflowing audience - the engagements made are pre-eminently attractive. Among the vocalists are to be Mesdames Tietjens, Patti, Kellogg, Nilsson, Fricci, Carola, Rudersdorff, and Trebelli, MM. Bettini, Gardoni, Reichardt, Bagagiolo, Cummings, and Santley. The instrumentalists will include Madame Arabella Goddard, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, MM. Sainton, Auer, Straus, John Thomas, and Piatti. What more need be said ? (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1868)

Mr. Benedict's concert-the greatest of musical annuals-takes place in St. James's Hall on the 20th inst. Apart from the esteem in which Mr. Benedict is held (of itself sufficient to secure an overflowing audience), the engagements made are pre-eminently attractive. Among the vocalists are to be Mesdames Titiens, Patti, Kellogg, Nilsson, Fricci, Carols, Rudersdorff, and Trebelli; MM. Gardoni, Reichardt, Bagagiolo, Cummings, and Santley. The instrumentalists will include Mdme. Arabella Goddard, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Sainton, Auer, Strauss, John Thomas, and Piatti. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 6 June 1868)

MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. This gentleman gave his thirty-third concert at St. James's-hall on Saturday morning, when the programme was of that lengthened, varied, and special interest by which these occasions have been for so many years distinguished above most similar entertainments. During Mr. Benedict's long residence among us he has proved, by a series of productions in some of the highest branches of the art, his great-technical accomplishments, and his earnest thoughtfulness as a composer, fully worthy to call himself a pupil of Carl Maria Von Weber. As a pianist too, for many years as a solo player and still as one of the most refined and skillful of accompanyists, Mr. Benedict has earned great and deserved reputation. His own merits, then, should suffice to fill the largest concert-room to which he might invite the public; but when to these are added the attractions which he invariably provides, no wonder that his concert is always one of the most crowded, of the season. As a specimen of the interest attaching to some of the past occasions, we may refer to the concert of 1844, when Beethoven's "Adelaide" was to be heard (sung by Signor Mario), accompanied on the pianoforte by Mendelssohn, who also accompanied his own beautiful Reise-lied, sung by Staudigl, At the, concert of Saturday last, most of the greatest singers of the season appeared, among them that popular favourite Mdlle. Christine Nilsson, who gave the scene from the fourth act of M. Ambroise Thomas' new opera Hamlet, of which we recently spoke at some length in reference to the same performance at Signor Arditi's concert. As on that occasion, this exquisitely graceful and highly ideal embodiment of the poetry, and sentiment of Ophelia's melancholy madness produced the strongest impression on the audience, and seemed to evidence that the charm and power of the artist must have had more-to do with the Parisian success of the opera than the merits of the composition itself; the scene selected, elegant and full of French grace as it is, nowhere indicating any such depth of feeling as that imparted to it by Mdlle. Nilsson. This artist also sang an extract from Auber's last opera, Le Prem Jour de Bonheur,-the work of its composer's eighty-sixth year, produced in Paris in February last. The "Chanson des Djins" has much of the grace of Auber's previous productions and no sign of the feebleness that might be supposed to belong to its composer's age. The piece was encored, and Mdlle. Nilsson replied by giving one of those national Swedish songs which she sings with such peculiar character. Other important specialties were the performances of Mdlle. Adelina Patti, who gave Mr. Benedict's expressive new ballad, "The Rose of Erin," with that unaffected simple pathos that is, perhaps, as admirable as the brilliant powers of bravura singing possessed by this accomplished, and gifted artist. The ballad was encored, and the last verse repeated. To comment on each item of the programme would be beyond our limits; nor is it necessary, the performers and the pieces being well known. Suffice it that Mdlle. Titiens and Signor Mario were among the principal vocalists, the long list of whom included nearly all the greatest opera and concert singers of the-present London season. There were also various instrumental performances - the andante and variations from Beethoven's "Kreutzer" sonata, effectively played by Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin and M. Sainton; a solo on the violoncello by Signor Piatti; a cleverly written fantasia on airs from Der Freyschutz, composed by Mr. Benedict, brilliantly played by' Madame Arabella Goddard and Mr. F. H. Cowen, by the latter of whom it was adapted for two pianofortes. Herr Straus and Herr Auer. Each performed a violin solo; and Mr. Benedict played his own pianoforte piece founded on Arne's beautiful air, "Where 'the bee sucks." Such were some of the prominent features of a concert which commenced at half-past one, terminated at half-past six, and included the performance of some fifty pieces of music, with several encores, Mr. Benedict was assisted by several eminent accompanyists, among whom were Mr. Cusins, Signor Arditi, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Daily News, Monday, 22 June 1868)

Mr. Benedict's Annual Morning Concert at St. James's Hall. (The following appeared in our TOWN EDITION last Week.). This concert may fairly claim the post of honour amongst kindred celebrations peculiar to the London fashionable season. Mr. Benedict is always fortunate enough to be honoured with the highest patronage, and the list published in last Saturday's programme was headed by their Royal Highnesses the Prince and Princess of Wales. The reigning favourites of the operatic world are always to be heard at this annual festival, and artistes of long established reputation are invariably at hand to assist Mr. Benedict to the best of their power. Though not of English birth, the above gifted musician may be said to belong to this country, his well earned successes in his art having been obtained here through a long series of years. The influence exercised by a composer of Mr. Benedict's ability is invaluable in the true interests of music, and that he may long continue in the active discharge of his professional duties is, no doubt, the earnest wish of all interested in the progress of musical taste. The programme of Saturday was, according to precedent, very long, and extremely attractive, and the selections given were of the most varied character. One important item was the music of Ophelia from the fourth act of M. Ambroise Thomas's grand opera Hamlet. Mille. Christine Nilsson was, of course, the singer, and our readers may remember that her exquisite performance of the above character was mainly instrumental in securing a run for the opera on the Parisian stage. The young vocalist acted the scena to a certain extent, and thus invested the music with every possible interest. She delineated the sorrows of Ophelia with infinite pathos, and the whole performance was unique of its kind. The scene comprises a recitative, "A vos yeux,"' followed by an andante, " Un doux serment nous lie." Next comes a short mouvement de valse, "Partagez vous mes fleurs," succeeded by a plaintive ballade, "Pale et blonde," and this extract from the opera concludes with an allegro "Ah! cher epoux." Mdlle. Nilsson was accompanied by Mr. W. G. Cusins. The singer was called forward twice. In the first part of the concert the fair Swedish vocalist also gave "Le Chanson des Djins," from Auber's opera, Le Premier Jour de Bonheur. Immense applause followed this air, and Mdlle. Nilsson responded to the unanimous feeling of the audience by singing one of the quaint songs of her native land. A grand concert of this kind would be incomplete and hardly satisfactory without the presence of that incomparable, artist and perfect mistress of all styles, Mdlle. Titiens. She was to have given Mr. Benedict's scena, " Of love they say," from Richard Coeur de Lion, but the composer explained that she was suffering from indisposition, and begged that the scena aforesaid might be omitted. She gave, however, a song, "Du meine Seele," by Schumann, and, with Mdlle. Adelina Patti sang the duet, "Sull' aria," from Le Nozze di Figaro. It is needless to say that this combination of two consummate artistes from the rival opera houses roused the enthusiasm of the public to the highest pitch. The duet was encored. Mdlle. Adelina Patti's singing of Eckert's "Echo Song" was, as may be guessed, a marvellous display of brilliant vocalisation. The above was first made popular in London by Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, and the accompanist, on this particular occasion, was M. Strakosch. The vocalist very properly declined to repeat the song. Mdlle. Adelina also gave some of the novelties of the day, a new and charming ballad, composed by Mr. Benedict, and called "The Rose of Erin." Of this one verse was repeated. Mdlle. Clara Louisa Kellogg gave, with irresistible grace, a very charming new song, " Beware, she is fooling thee," by Moulton, and accompanied herself with singular neatness. It was decidedly one of the principal features of the concert, and Mr. Moulton must rejoice beyond measure in his song being taken in hand by such a truly admirable artist as Mdlle. Kellogg. An encore was insisted upon. Madame Trebelli-Bettini a singer of the pure Italian school, and the best contralto of the present day, sang the romance, "Comme a vingt aus," by Durand, and joined Mdlle. Christine Nilsson in Blangini's duo, " Per valli, per boschi." Mdlle. Liebhart gave, in her characteristic manner, Abt's song, "The Cuckoo," and Madame Sainton-Dolby was accompanied by the composer, Mr. Arthur Sullivan, in his song called "Oh, sweet and fair." Mdlle. Enequist was recalled after singing Mr. W. Ganz's "The Nightingale's Trill;" and, by desire, Miss Edith Wynne (one of the best English singers of the day) sang Benedict's expressive ballad, "Rock me to sleep." Mr. Benedict here appeared as accompanist, and was very warmly welcomed. Miss Elena Angele and Madame Florence Lancia were among the vocalists, the former sang the romance, "Ah, se tu dormi," from the Romeo e Giulietta of Vaccaj (harp obbligato, Mr. John Thomas), and the latter was heard in the aria, "Bel raggio," from Semiramide. Mr. Costa's " I will extol thee," from the oratorio of Elo, was sung by Mdlle. Carola; and Madame Rudersdorff's solo was Randegger's Venetian song, "'Beneath the blue transparent sky." Mr. Benedict's array of tenors was unusually imposing. To commence with, Signor Mario, still a first favourite with the frequenters of the Royal Italian Opera, sang, with most refined expression, the plaintive romance, "Una furtiva lagrima," from L'Elisir d'Amore. The encore mania had by this time set in, and Signor Mario was, most unreasonably, compelled to sing again. Mr. Santley, whose reception was no less genial than that of any other artist, took the solo verses in a new national song, with chorus, composed by Mr. Benedict. It is called "England yet." This was received with acclamation, and in part repeated. The greatest of the baritones afterwards gave, with uncommon power and vigour, a Bacchanalian song, by Mr. Benedict, composed to Moore's words, commencing, "When my thirsty soul I steep." To speak in detail of everything given in a programme containing no less than fifty-two pieces is Impossible, and we must, therefore, content ourselves with giving the names of the remaining artistes announced to take part in this concert. The tenors included Herr Reichardt (who gave one of his own songs), Signor Mongini, Signor Gardoni (who sang 'Le Chemin du Paradis") Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Vernon Rigby and Signor Bettini. Signor Neri-Baraldi, Signor Bagagiolo, Signor Bossi, and Herr Wallenreiter also assisted, with M. Jules Lefort and Gustave Garcia. Madame Demerie-Lablache, Madame Fricci, Mdlles. Drasdil, Rives, Clara and Rosamunda Doria, Miss Jenny Pratt, Miss Rose Hersee, and Miss Abbott were among the artists engaged. The concert was varied by several vocal quartets, trios, &c., admirably performed. The list of instrumentalists included Madame Arabella Goddard (who with Mr. F. H. Cowan played a new and highly effective fantasia on airs from Der Freischütz, and composed by Mr. Benedict). Signor Piatti gave his Puritani fantasia for the violoncello, and Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin, one of Mr. Benedict's most talented pupils, joined M. Sainton in the Andante from the "Kreutzer" Sonata. Herr Strauss gave a Saltarello by Molique. The names of' Herr Leopold Auer, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Signor Pezze, M. Daubert, and M. Paque were inserted in the programme, and a few part-songs were given by a well-selected choir. Mr. Benedict himself was among the solo pianists, as well as one of the Conductors. Signor Arditi, Signor Bevignani, Mr. W. Ganze Mr. G. B. Allen, Dir. E. Berger, and Mr. F. Archer completed the party of accompanists. St. James's Hall was well filled in every part, and the concert passed off in the most satisfactory manner. In the book of the words Mr. Benedict reprinted the programme of his concert given in 1844, when Mendelssohn accompanied Mario in Beethoven's "Adelaida," and in a song of his own; and when Mr. Benedict was enabled to announce Mesdames Grisi, Castellan, Persiani, Dorus Gras, Anna Thillon, Signori Lablache, Fornasari, Salvi, Herr Staudigl, Miss Rainforth, Mrs. Alfred Shaw, and Miss Romer. (The Era, Sunday, 28 June 1868)

CONCERTS. Notwithstanding the absorbing interest created by the Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace, our London concert givers have in no sense relaxed their activity. On the contrary, two of the most important concerts of the season were held during the Handel Festival week - one in the afternoon at St James's Hall, the other in the evening at St. George's Hall. The former of these was the annual entertainment of Mr. Benedict, the 33d which has been given by this accomplished and versatile musician since he first settled among us. Mr. Benedict's concert is always, in regard to variety of attractions, the concert of the season. The programme on this occasion comprised upwards of 50 pieces, vocal and instrumental, which, with two or three exceptions, were all performed. The only fault to find with this unprecedented rich selection was that it did not contain any striking novelty or important composition from the pen of the concert-giver. The charming ballad, "Rock me to sleep" (sung by Miss Edith Wynne), the no less charming duet, " The moon hath raised," from the Lily of Killarney (Messrs. Cummings and Santley), the French romance, "Auge adore" (M. Jules Lefort), the vigorous bacchanalian, "When my thirsty soul I steep' (Mr. Santley), the still popular ballad, "By the sad sea waves," from the Brides of Venice (Miss Jenny Pratt), the Italian romance, "Nulla da te" (Mr. Vernon Rigby), the ballad, "I murmur not" (Mdlle. Drasdil), the part-songs, "Home" and "All things woo thee," with the choral hunting song, "Rise, sleep no more"(by the choir), the duet, "Winter mirth"(by the Mdlles. Doria), and the brilliant pianoforte fantasia upon Arne's "Where the bee sucks" (played by the composer himself) are all known, though all, it may be added, invariably welcome. Mr. Benedict brought forward only two new vocal pieces; but these were - first, a ballad of genuine tunefulness and expression, called "The Rose of Erin," which was sung in perfection by Mdlle. Adelina Patti, and encored; secondly, a national song (with chorus), "Old England yet" for which the spirited declamation of Mr. Santley earned a similar compliment. True, Mdlle. Titiens was set down for the fine scena, "Of love they say," from Richard Coeur de Lion, one of the best of the cantatas written for the Norwich Festival, where the gifted German songstress was the original Berengaria; but being indisposed she substituted something less exacting (besides omitting an air, by Schumann, which she had also been announced to sing). In the instrumental way Mr. Benedict was equally reticent, introducing only a single new piece - a pianoforte fantasia upon airs from Der Freischütz (one of the cleverest and most effective of its kind), which his young and promising pupil, Mr. F. H. Cowen, had skillfully arranged for two pianofortes, one part being played by Mr. Cowen himself, the other by Madame Goddard. To speak of the remainder of the concert in detail would far exceed our limits. As if the shining stars of the Royal Italian Opera, Mdlle. Patti and Signor Mario, were not sufficient, Mr. Benedict brought forward (in addition to Mdlle. Titiens and Mr. Santley) three of the most attractive singers from Mr. Mapleson's company - Mdlle. Christine Nilsson, Mdlle. Kellogg, and Madame Trebelli-Bettini. Of course, Mdlle. Nilsson had to give the scene of the madness and death of Ophelia, from the new opera of Hamlet; and this she did with such exquisite feeling and so greatly to the delight of the audience that she was twice enthusiastically called back to the orchestra The pianoforte accompaniment was played with great ability by Mr. W. G. Cusins. Signor Mario gave "Una furtiva lagrima," as he only can give it, and when encored charmed his hearers with another Italian air. The duettino, "Sull' aria," from Figaro, by Mdlles. Titiens and Patti, was also perforce given twice; Mdlle. Nilsson had to pay forfeit for her piquant delivery of "la chanson des Djins," from Auber's last opera Le Premier Jour de Bonheur - instead of repeating which, however, she introduced one of her characteristic Swedish melodies; Mdlle, Kellogg was similarly taxed in a quaint ballad, "Beware, she is fooling thee" (Moulton), which she sang delightfully, accompanying herself on the pianoforte, and Mdlle. Patti might, had she been pleased, have equally doubled her labours in the "Echo song," composed by Herr Eckert which she sang as Herr Eckert himself would have liked to hear it sung, and in which she was most ably accompanied by Herr Maurice Strakosch on the pianoforte; but Mdlle. Patti looked compassionately at the audience, remembering, no doubt, that though it would have been a pleasure to them to hear her sing for an hour without stopping, there were still some five and twenty pieces to come. The other singers were Mdlles. Enequist, Liebhart, Carola, Rose Hersee, Elena Angele Abbott, and Rives; Mesdames Florence Lancia, Sainton-Dolby, and Rudersdorff; Signors Gardoni, Gustave Garcia, Bagagiolo, Bettini, Bossi, Neri Baraldi; Herren Wallenreiter and Reichardt-who each and all contributed something of more or less value to the programme. Then we had a duet for piano and violin by Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin and M. Sainton; a fantasia for violoncello, by Signor Piatti; a saltarello for violin and piano (Molique), played by Herr Strauss and Mr. Benedict; a "melody" for four violoncellos, composed by M. Paque, and performed by MM. Piatti, Pezze, Daubert, and the author; the Airs Hongrois of Ernst - violin, Herr Leopold Auer, pianoforte Mr. Lindsay Sloper; harp "obbligati" accompaniments by Mr. John Thomas; and no less than ten conductors at the pianoforte - Messrs. Arditi, Cusins, Bevignani, Randegger, G. B. Allen, Hemberger, F. Archer, W. Ganz, A. S. Sullivan, Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict himself - the whole terminating, close upon 7 p.m., with the National Anthem. Surely, such a concert is without example? Only Mr. Benedict could have imagined it, and only Mr. Benedict, with the aid of his zealous and indefatigable assistant, Mr. Nimmo, who has the management of all preliminary details, could have carried it out. A benefit concert equally deserving notice was that of Mr. W. G. Cusins (Hanover-square Rooms). who has not only gained distinction as the new conductor of the Philharmonic Society, but as a musician, independently of any such place of honour. Mr. Cusins, as usual, came forward both as composer and executant. His principal composition was a new overture entitled Les Travailleurs de la Mer suggested by M. Victor Hugo's famous romance, which to those who had perused the romance was intelligible enough in its poetical design, while to those who had not it was still interesting as a piece of abstract music. This overture shows a. marked advance. It is not only well written and nicely balanced, but instrumented in a brilliant and effective manner. Two charming part songs. "Now the silver moon arising" and " As the sunshine to the flower," well sung by the Orpheus Glee Union, and a duet, "The pearl and coral of the deep " (Miss Edith Wynne and Mr. Cummings), were the other compositions by the concert-giver, As an executant Mr. Cusins appeared to great advantage in the first movement of Beethoven's concerto in E flat, the grandest composition for pianoforte and orchestra that exists, and in Mendelssohn's " Rondo" (Qy.- "Capriccio" ) "Brillante" in B minor, both of which he played in his very best manner. The vocal music was well selected; but nothing exceeded in interest the beautiful unaccompanied quartet, "God is a spirit" from Professor Bennett's Woman of Samaria, sung by Madame Rudersdorff, Mdlle. Drasdil, Messrs. Cummings and Santley. Another beautiful excerpt from this beautiful sacred cantata was the tenor air, "His salvation is nigh them that fear Him," sung by Mr. Cummings as he has never failed to sing it since it was first produced at the Birmingham Festival of 1867. Mdlle Roubaud de Cournand, a young lady with a very nice voice, introduced an air from Handel's Italian opera Ezio; and Signor Gardoni gave Mendelssohn's expressive barcarole, "The Maid of the Ganges," as perfectly as Mendelssohn himself could have desired. The other singers were Mdlle. Sinico, Mesdames Liebhart and de Meric Lablache, and M. Jules Lefort, who gave two sentimental French romances in his most finished style. Herr L. Straus played Ernst's sparkling Rondo Papageno, for the violin, splendidly; and Mr. John Thomas introduced one of his own ingenious harp solos. The concert in every respect excellent, terminated with a spirited orchestral march by Mr. Cusins, entitled March of the Hams. Messrs. Benedict and Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (The Times, Thursday, 2 July 1868)

MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. Notwithstanding the absorbing interest created by the Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace, our London concert-givers have in no sense relaxed their activity. On the contrary, two of the most important concerts of the season were held during the Handel Festival week - one at St. James's Hall, the other in the evening at St. George's Hall. The former of these was the annual entertainment of Mr. Benedict, the thirty-third which has been given by this accomplished and versatile musician since he first settled down among us. Mr. Benedict's concert is always, in regard to variety of attractions, the concert of the season. The programme on this occasion comprised upwards of fifty pieces, vocal and instrumental, which, with two or three exceptions were all performed. The only fault to find with this unprecedented rich selection was that it did not contain any striking novelty or important composition from the pen of the concert-giver. The charming ballad, "Rock me to sleep " (sung by Miss Edith Wynne) the no less charming duet, "The moon hath raised," from the Lily of Killarney (Messrs. Cummings and Santley), the French romance, "Ange adoré " (M. Jules Lefort), the vigorous bacchanalian, " When thirsty soul I steep " (Mr. Santley), the still popular ballad, "By the sad sea waves," from the Brides of Venice (Miss Jenny Pratt), the Italian romance, "Nulla da te " (Mr. Vernon Rigby), the ballad, "I murmur not" (Mdlle. Drasdil), the part-songs, "Home," and "All things woo thee," with the choral hunting-song, "Rise. sleep no more " (by the choir,) the duet, "Winter mirth " (by the Mdlles. Doria), and the brilliant pianoforte fantasia upon Arne's "Where the bee sucks " (played by the composer himself) - are all known, though all, it may be added, invariably welcome. Mr. Benedict brought forward only two new vocal pieces ; but these were - first, a ballad of genuine tunefulness and expression, called "The Rose of Erin," which was sung in perfection by Mdlle. Adelina Patti, and encored; secondly, a national song (with chorus), "Old England yet," for which the spirited declamation of Mr. Santley earned a similar compliment. True, Mdlle. Tietjens was set down for the fine scena, "Of love they say," from Richard Coeur de Lion, one of the best of the cantatas written for the Norwich Festival, where the gifted German songstress was the original Berengaria; but being indisposed she substituted something less exacting (besides omitting an air by Schumann. which she had also been announced to sing). In the instrumental way Mr. Benedict was equally reticent, introducing only a single new piece - a pianoforte fantasia upon airs from Der Freischütz (one of the cleverest and most effective of its kind), which his young and promising pupil, Mr. F. H. Cowen, had skilfully arranged for two pianofortes, one part being played by Mr. Cowen himself, the other by Madame Goddard. To speak of the remainder of the concert in detail would far exceed our limits, As if the shining stars of the Royal Italian Opera, Mdlle. Patti and Signor Mario, were not sufficient, Mr. Benedict brought forward (in addition to Mdlle. Tietjens and Mr. Santley) three of the most attractive singers from Mr. Mapleson's company - Mdlle. Christine Nilsson, Mdlle. Kellogg, and Madame Trebelli-Bettini. Of course, Mdlle. Nilsson had to give the scene of the madness and death of Ophelia, from the new opera of Hamlet ; and this she did with such exquisite feeling and so greatly to the delight of the audience that she was twice enthusiastically called back to the orchestra. The pianoforte accompaniment was played with great ability by Mr. W. G. Cusins. Signor Mario gave "Una furtiva lagrima," as he only can give it, and when encored charmed his hearers with another Italian air. The duettino, "Sull' aria," from Figaro, by Mdlles. Tietjens and Patti, was also perforce given twice; Mdlle. Nilsson had to pay forfeit for her piquant delivery of "La chanson des Djins," from Auber's last opera, Le Premier jour de Bonheur - instead of repeating which, however, she introduced one of her characteristic Swedish melodies; Mdlle. Kellogg was similarly taxed in a quaint ballad, "Beware, She is fooling thee" (Moulton), which she sang delightfully, accompanying herself on the pianoforte, and Mdlle. Patti might, had she been pleased, have equally doubled her labours in the "Echo Song," composed by Herr Eckert, which she sang as Herr Eckert himself would have liked to hear it sung, and in which she was most ably accompanied by Herr Maurice Strakosch on the pianoforte ; but Mdlle. Patti looked compassionately at the audience, remembering, no doubt, that, though it would have been a pleasure to them to hear her sing for an hour without stopping, there were still some five-and-twenty pieces to come. The other singers were Mdlles. Enequist, Liebhart, Carola, Rose Hersee, Elena Angele, Abbott. and Rives ; Mesdames Florence Lancia, Sainton-Dolby, and Rudersdorff; Signors Gardoni, Gustave Garcia, Bagagiolo, Bettini, Bossi, Neri Baraldi ; Herren Wallenreiter and Reichardt - who each and all contributed something of more or less value to the programme. Then we had a duet for piano and violin by Mdlle. Mariot de Beauvoisin and M. Sainton ; a fantasia for violoncello, by Signor Piatti ; a saltarello for violin and piano (Molique), played by Herr Straus and Mr. Benedict; a "melody" for four violoncellos, composed by M. Paque, and performed by MM. Piatti, Pezze, Daubert, and the author; the Airs Hongrois of Ernst - violin, Herr Leopold Auer, pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper; harp obbligati accompaniments by Mr. John Thomas; and no less than ten conductors at the pianoforte - Messrs. Arditi, Cusins, Bevignani, Randegger, G. B. Allen, E. Berger, F. Archer, W. Ganz, A. S. Sullivan, Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Benedict himself - the whole terminating, close upon 7 p.m., with the National Anthem. Surely such a concert is without example? Only Mr. Benedict could have imagined it, and only Mr. Benedict, with the aid of his zealous and indefatigable assistant, Mr. Nimmo. who has the management of all preliminary details, could have carried it out. (The Musical world, Saturday, 4 July 1868)

Monday, 6 July 1868 : Herr Reichardt's Morning Concert at The house of M. Pfeiffer, Putney Heath.

Herr Reichardt's concert on Monday afternoon, honoured by Royal patronage, was given at the house of M. Pfeiffer, Putney Heath, who had placed his establishment and grounds at the artist's disposal. The company comprised a brilliant assemblage ; Herr Reinhardt sang several of his own compositions, among which may be numbered "Das arme Herz," "I long for the violet of Spring," "Love me, beloved," which was slightly applauded. Mdlle. Liebhart, Mdme. Lancia, Jules Lefort and Mdlle. Carola added their services to the other contributions at this concert: the last lady singing with great brilliancy and force of expression Costa's "I will extol thee," from "Eli." Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Kuhe gave some pianoforte fantasias, and a small prodigy, Mdlle, Théresa Liebe, who did remarkable and uncomfortable things for one so young. A Lied of Schumann's was effectively sung by a Mr. P., being encored also gave Schubert's Wanderer." (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 11 July 1868)

Monday, 13 July 1868 : Mrs. George Dowell's Evening Concert at Lecture Hall, Greenwich.

Greenwich Lecture Hall. On Monday evening last Mrs. George Dowell gave a concert at this Hall, when the attendance was not very large. The programme, which was well chosen, was divided into two parts. The artistes were Mesdames Fanny Holland, Miriam, and Dowell, Messrs. Frank Elmore and Leonard Walker. Mrs. Dowell opened the concert by a solo on the pianoforte, "A te o cara," which was played in a very artistic and finished manner. Mr. Walker sang "Largo al factotum" very indifferently. Mr. Elmore's rendering of Reichardt's popular ballad, "Thou art so near," was much appreciated. "Il Carnevale di Venezia," on the harp, by Mrs. Dowell, was cleverly executed, and met with an encore, for which she substituted "The Rataplan." Miss Holland was much applauded for her singing of the "Jewel Sang " from Faust, and for the encore sang " Clochette." Miss Holland has a very fine round voice, and bids fair to occupy a prominent position ere long. La petite Mdlle. Miriam, the juvenile pianiste, played a romance, "Alice" (Ascher), with great precision, and was much applauded. She also played a duet with Mrs. Dowel. Mr. Walker sadly marred Miss Holland's singing in the duet of Fiorivanti's "Singing Lesson." In the second part Mdlle. Miriam and Mrs. Dowell played a duet for the harp and piano on airs from Lucia di Lammermoor, both executants playing exceedingly well. Mr. Frank Elmore sang '"Rock me to sleep," (Benedict) and Hatton's "As I've nothing else to do," both of which were rendered musically and ill good taste. Mr. Walker's "Non piu andrai " was no better than his previous efforts. - "To him I gave my heart," by Miss Holland, was admirably sung, and encored. Mdlle. Miriam then played a ballad fantasia on popular airs, arranged by Lindsay Sloper, and was ably done. This little lady reflects great credit on her tutor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, when it is considered that she is only eleven years of age, her execution being almost faultless. Mrs. Dowell then brought the concert to a satisfactory conclusion by playing a waltz by Tito Mattei. Mrs. Dowell may be congratulated for the very able manner in which she conducted the concert, and that entirely by herself. (The Era, Sunday, 19 July 1868)

Wednesday, 29 July 1868 : Miss Sophia Flora Heilbron's Piano-Forte Recital at Beethoven Rooms, 76 Harley-St.

Mdlle. Sophia Flora Heilbron - only ten years old - gave a "recital," on Wednesday week, of pianoforte music, at the Beethoven Rooms. In Beethoven's solo sonata in E flat, Op. 31, No, 3; in two of Chopin's valses, and in Weber's Invitation à la valse," Mdlle. Heilbron displayed talent beyond her years. She has not merely executive facility, but evinces a feeling for music remarkable in one so young. The little pianist also played Thalberg's "Home, sweet Home," and joined Mr. Lindsay Sloper, under whose able guidance she is studying, in his brilliant and effective duet, "Les Soirées musicales." If Mdlle. Heilbron be not spoiled by over-work, she has every chance of attaining a high position. Miss Fosbroke, Miss Poole, Mr. Douglas Cox, and Mr. George Mellor took part in the concert. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 August 1868)

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