Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1869.

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Friday, 5 February 1869 : Mr. W. Ardley's Concert.

… MR ARDLEY'S CONCERT. Mr Ardley, talented resident pianist, has announced a concert for Friday evening, February [?]th. Mr Lindsay Sloper is also engaged to perform solos, and Signor Piatti, the leading violoncellist in England, is also down for two. Me[?]horn is engaged as a soloist, in addition to which there will be novelty in the first appearance in Brighton of the London English Union. Mr. E. de Paris will conduct. Messrs Lyon and Mall, King Road, have the disposal of the tickets. The whole of this excellent and first-class performance can heard for one shilling. (Brighton Gazette, Thursday, 28 January 1869)

Tuesday, 2 March 1869 : First of Four Musical Winter Evening Concerts (Morning) at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

MUSICAL WINTER EVENINGS. The extreme darkness that prevailed throughout yesterday afternoon, especially at St. George's Hall, justified, in some sort, the appellation of musical winter evenings, as applied to entertainments that take place at three o'clock on spring day. the first of series of four performances was given under, in one sense, auspicious circumstances. None who attended the concert had reason to repent of their visit. The programme, which was not too long, included Mozart's quartet in minor and Beethoven's in E minor, both of which were admirably played by MM. Holmes, Folkes, Burnett, and Pezze. Their position in the programme should, however, have been reversed, the former being as uniformly bright as the latter is almost uniformly sombre. In Hummel's trio in E flat Mr. Holmes and Signor Pezze were joined Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who also played Mendelssohn's capriccio in E major with unfaltering elasticity of finger. Mr. Sloper is heard far too seldom in public, his only fault being that he is an Englishman. The vocalist was Miss Watts, whose pleasant singing of songs by Mendelssohn and Silas served to separate the instrumental pieces. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Wednesday, 3 March 1869)

It sounds odd to mention the performance of a "Musical Winter Evening " Concert at half-past three in the afternoon. Nevertheless, this chronological puzzle was presented at St George's Hall on Tuesday; and three more similar feasts of reason are announced to follow, in weekly succession. A very choice selection of music rendered by very accomplished musicians to the full satisfaction of an audience which was nothing if not critical, - signalised, by marked success, the first of the series. On this occasion Miss Watts gave great pleasure by her sweet vocalisation, especially in two gems of Mendelssohn, whose " Caprice in E major " subsequently gained welcome for Mr Lindsay Sloper. Mozart's quartet in D minor and Beethoven's in E minor afforded ample and well employed scope for the effect of bows and strings in the able and musicianly hands of Signor Pezze, and Messrs Holmes, Folkes, and Burnett. The programmes of the future give promise of the advent of Miss Edith Wynne (too well appreciated to need exceptional praise). Mdlle Drasdil, and Herr Wallenreiter; while Mdlles Zimmerman and Elisa Mori, and Mr E. Silas will respectively occupy the piano during the intervals between instrumental quartets and trios. (Examiner, Saturday, 6 March 1869)

THE NEW MUSICAL WINTER EVENINGS. The first of the afternoon performances took place at St. George's Hall, Tuesday last, at [?] o'clock. The following was the programme: Quartet in minor for two violins, viola, and violoncello (MM. Holmes, Folks, Burnett, and Beethoven. The concert opened with the glorious quartet minor of Mozart, work that never fails to delight and rivet the attention of the audience, from one end to the other it bears the striking impress of the genius of the richly-gifted composer. Hummel's trio in flat (No. 12), in former years great a favourite, and now so rarely heard, was executed with masterly perfection and spirit by Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Holmes, and Signor Pezze, and gave great satisfaction to the audience, who warmly applauded every movement. Mr. Sloper was equally successful in his solo. Mendelssohn's Capriccio in minor, which was played wonderful clear* neat and finish. We should like to hear this talented pianist more frequently in public. . Miss Watts' skilful and pleasant singing of songs of Mendelssohn and Silas served to separate the instruments. (Morning Advertiser, Saturday, 6 March 1869)

It sounds odd to mention the performance of a "Musical Winter Evening " Concert at half-past three in the afternoon. Nevertheless, this chronological puzzle was presented at St George's Hall on Tuesday ; and three more similar feasts of reason are announced to follow, in weekly succession. A very choice selection of music rendered by very accomplished musicians to the full satisfaction of an audience which was nothing if not critical, - signalised, by marked success, the first of the series. On this occasion Miss Watts gave great pleasure by her sweet vocalisation, especially in two gems of Mendelssohn, whose "Caprice in E major" subsequently gained welcome for Mr Lindsay Sloper. Mozart's quartet in D minor and Beethoven's in E minor afforded ample and well employed scope for the effect of bows and strings in the able and musicianly hands of Signor Pezze, and Messrs Holmes, Folkes, and Burnett. The programmes of the future give promise of the advent of Miss Edith Wynne - (too well appreciated to need exceptional praise) - Mdlle Drasdil, and Herr Wallenreiter; while Mdlles Zimmerman and Elisa Mori, and Mr E. Silas will respectively occupy the piano - during the intervals between instrumental quartets and trios. (Examiner, Saturday, 6 March 1869)

MUSICAL WINTER EVENINGS. The extreme darkness that prevailed throughout Tuesday afternoon, especially at St, George's Hall, justified, in some sort the appellation of musical winter evenings, as applied to entertainments that take place at three o'clock on a spring day. So the first of a series of four performances were given under, in one sense, auspicious circumstances. None who attended the concert had reason to repent of their visit. The programme which was not too long, included Mozart's quartet in D minor and Beethoven's in E minor, both of which were admirably played by MM. Holmes, Folkes, Burnett, and Pezze. Their position in the programme, should, however, we think, have been reversed. In Hummel's trio in E flat Mr. Holmes and Signor Pezze were joined by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who also played Mendelssohn's Capriccio in E with unfaltering elasticity of finger. Mr. Sloper is heard far too seldom in public, his only fault being that he is an Englishman. The vocalist was Miss Watts, whose pleasant singing of songs by Mendelssohn and Herr Silas served to separate the instrumental pieces. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 March 1869)

MUSICAL WINTER EVENINGS. Under the above strangely inappropriate titles inelegant in its original application, absurd in its new employment, a series of four afternoon performances of classical music, under the management, of Mr. Henry Holmes and Signor. Pezze, was commenced on Tuesday last at St., George's Hall. The programme, which was formed upon the model of those of the Saturday Popular Concerts, contained two stringed quartets; Mozart's In [?] minor and Beethoven's in [?] minor, both of which were well played, by Messrs. Henry Holmes, Folkes, Burnett and Signor Pezze. Nicer discretion would, perhaps, have been evinced by the directors had the audience been permitted to appreciate the sombre beauties of the latter* quartet before listening to the bright melodies of the former, and by this means the signs of weariness betrayed by the graduai disappearance of the audience before the end of Beethoven's grand work might have been averted. Mendelssohn's Capriccio in E major was played with admirable skill and effect by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who was joined by Mr. Holmes and Signor Pezze in Hummels trio in E flat; The instrumental music was relieved by the agreeable singing of Miss Watts, whose good voice was displayed to advantage in two of Mendelssohn's Lieder " Comfort" and " The Savoyardes song,'' which were much applauded by the small but discriminating audience. She was not, however, so happy in her selections of a ballad by M. Silas, "Ting-tong gate" than which nothing can be more common place or less calculated to do justice to the capabilities of a singer. (London Observer, Sunday, 7 March 1869) (Also: London Express, Monday, 8 March 1869.)

Under the title of " Musical "Winter Evenings " a series of four Concerts was commenced at St. George's Hall, on the 2nd ult., the performance, however, strangely enough, taking place in the afternoon. Mozart's Quartett, in D minor, and Beethoven's, in E minor, were well rendered by Messrs. Holmes, Folkes, Burnett, and Signor Pezze; as was also Hummel's Trio, in E flat, by Mr. Holmes, Signor Pezze, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The last named artist (who, although one of our best resident pianists, is scarcely ever heard in public) gave Mendelssohn's Capriccio, in E major, with excellent effect, and Miss Watts was highly successful in all her vocal solos. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Thursday, 1 April 1869)

Wednesday, 7 April 1869 : Fifth and Last Subscription Concerts at Music Hall, Claughton Road, Birkenhead.

PROVINCIAL. The fifth and last of the Birkenhead Subscription Concerts was announced to take place on the 7th inst., the artists being Miss Galloway (pupil of Mdme. Rudersdorff), Mdme. Patey, Mr. Nelson Varley, Mr. Patey, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 9 April 1869)

Birkenhead. - On the 7th ult., the last of the Birkenhead Subscription Concerts was held in the Music Hall, Claughton Road. The artists were Miss Galloway (pupil of Madame Rudersdorff. and a soprano of good promise), Madame Patey, Mr. Nelson Varley, Mr. J. G. Patey, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as conductor and pianist. The vocal portion of the programme consisted of a miscellaneous selection of English and Italian music. Two pianoforte solos were admirably rendered by Mr. Sloper, and the various pieces were executed in a highly satisfactory manner. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Saturday, 1 May 1869)

Thursday, 15 April 1869 : Madame George Dowell's Grand Harp Concert (Evening) at St. James's Great Hall, Piccadilly.

APRIL 15. -BAND of HARPS and FULL CHOIR, St. James's Great Hall.- Mesdames Liebhart, Florence Lancia, Fanny Holland, Sidney Smith, Bessie Randal Messrs. George Perren, Montem Smith, Denbigh Newton, Signer Caravoglia, Lindsay Sloper, W. Stevenson Hoyte, and Frederick Chatterton, at Madame GEORGE DOWELL'S GRAND HARP CONCERT. THURSDAY EVENING, April 15, at eight. Admission, 1s., 2s., 3s., stalls. 5s. Tickets at Mitchell's royal library 33, Old Bond street ; Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street and at Austin's ticket office, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Post, Monday, 5 April 1869)

APRIL 15. -BAND of HARPS and FULL CHOIR, St. James's Great Hall.- Mesdames Liebhart, Florence Lancia, Fanny Holland, Sidney Smith, Bessie Randal Messrs. George Perren, Montem Smith, Denbigh Newton, Signer Caravoglia, Lindsay sloper, W Stevenson Hoyte, and Frederick Chatterton, at Madame GEORGE DOWELL'S GRAND HARP CONCERT. THURSDAY EVENING, April 15, at eight. Admission, 1s., 2s., 3s., stalls. 5s. Tickets at Mitchell's royal library 33, Old Bond street ; Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street and at Austin's ticket office, 28, Piccadilly. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 13 April 1869) (Also: The Times, Thursday, 15 April 1869.)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. A crowded audience last night was attracted by the exceedingly novel programme offered by Madame George Dowell, under the style and title of a harp and vocal concert. A band of nine harps, under the direction of Mr. Frederick Chatterton, formed by Mesdames George Dowell, Jessie Weippert, Poncione, Holcombe, Messrs. Frederick Chatterton, Ernest Lockwood, Putnam, Stratford, and Compton ; a full chorus of 150 voices, selected from the most celebrated choral societies of London, under the direction of Mr. W. H. Monk ; the services of the following vocalists:-Madlle. Liebhart, Mrs. Sydney Smith and Miss Bessie Randal, Miss Fanny Holland and Madame Florence Lancia, Messrs. George Perren, Montem Smith, Denbigh Newton, and Signor Caravoglia ; and instrumental solo performers :- Grand pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Madame George Dowell ; harp, Mr. Frederick Chatterton and Madame George Dowell ; organist, Mr. W. Stevenson Hoyte ; accompanists, Mr. Ganz and Mr. Frank Mori; combined to make a most successful performance. Madame George Dowell, who is equally skilful and executant upon pianoforte and harp, is, if possible, more at home in her performance upon the latter instrument, her playing in a duet with Mr. Frederick Chatterton upon some melodies from "Norma" being especially good, a delicacy of touch and facility of execution being happily combined. Mr. Frederick Chatterton and Mr. Lindsay Sloper played with their accustomed skill ; and the effect of the band of harps, whether alone or with the aid of voices and organ as in some of the pieces, was almost sublime. Among the vocalists, Miss Fanny Holland, who has a beautiful voice and a good style, sang in ballad and sacred music with equal success. Miss Florence Lancia also sang well ; and Signor Caravoglia displayed his fine voice to the best advantage. The chorus, which was directed by Mr. W. H. Monk, added much to the success of a vary remarkable concert, the only fault in which was the great length of the programme. (Morning Post, Friday, 16 April 1869)

Madame George Dowell's Harp and Vocal Concert. Madame George Dowell, a harpist and pianist of considerable acquirements, gave a concert at St. James's Hall on Thursday night last. A band of harps, under Mr. Frederick's Chatterton's direction, was one of the main attractions of this concert. Besides Madame Dowell and Mr. F. Chatterton, the "band" included the Misses Jessie Weippert, Poncione, and Holcombe, Messrs. Ernest Lockwood, Putnam, Stratford, and Compton. The programme was found to be very much too long, and at half-past eleven there remained, according to the strict arrangement, many things to be done. Several of the solos, &c., were perforce omitted, and even if the concert had progressed without encores, it could not have terminated until a very late hour. As it was that mania set in at the very commencement, a March for the band of harps having been redemanded. Madame Florence Lancia's neat and finished vocalisation is always a gain to any concert. Accompanied by Mr. Frank Mori, she sang " Qui la voce," from I Puritani. Madame Lancia sings this cavatina to absolute perfection. Use, perhaps, becomes second nature in singing as well as in everything else, and hence the constant repetition of "Qui la voce" has resulted in a smoothness and equality of execution for which it would not be easy to find a parallel. Madame Lancia was honoured with quite an ovation. With Signor Caravoglia she afterwards sang in the duet, "Dunque io son," from Il Barbiere. Mdlle. Liebhart gave two songs with the ordinary pianoforte accompaniment - Abt's" Adieu" and G. B. Allen's setting of Longfellow's "Beware." Mdlle. Liebhart likewise sang Bishop's "Tell me, my heart," with harp accompaniments by Madame Dowell and Mr. Frederick Chatterton. Miss Fanny Holland, whose enthusiasm is unbounded, and who certainly feels all she sings, was encored in W. Ganz's pretty song "Since yesterday." She gave the soprano solo in Mendelssohn's psalm "Hear my prayer" with fervent expression. Here the assistance of an excellent chorus, under the careful direction of Mr. W. H. Monk, was invaluable. The choristers, trained by Mr. Monk himself, were, we believe, greatly in the majority, the full complement being made up from various Societies in London. In any case the body of tone was as good as could be wished, and the voices were evenly balanced. In the course of the concert the choir gave Mendelssohn's "Farewell to the forest," J. Barnby's "Sweet and low," and Mendelssohn's unaccompanied psalm "Judge me, O God." Mr Sidney Smith sang the once popular "Blind girl to her harp," by S. Glover; harp accompaniments by Madame Dowell and Mr. F. Chatterton. The lady's solo was a fantasia by Mr. Chatterton "On the National Melodies of Wales." Her proficiency as an executant on the harp was acknowledged unreservedly, and, besides being interrupted by applause, Madame Dowell received a very flattering amount of encouragement at the end of the solo. Several bouquets were thrown on the platform. Miss Bessie Randall sang Beethoven's "In questa tomba;"' and Mr. Denbigh Newton did his best to make Gounod's not very attractive composition "Peter, the Hermit," acceptable. Mr. George Perren, one of the best tenors of the day, and always a refined vocalist, was very well received in his own song " The Old Green Lane;'" and in a charming little ballad, "The Beacon that Lights Me Home," by J. L. Hatton. Signer Caravoglia was encored in "Largo al factotum,"' and responded with "Gia la luna." Mr. Frederick Chatterton gave a harp solo, and Madame Dowell and Mr. Lindsay Sloper played two duets for two pianos The conductors were Mr. Ganz and Mr. Frank Mori, and the Hall was very well attended. (The Era, Sunday, 18 April 1869)

Thursday, 29 April 1869 : Mr. Frank Elmore's Fourth Annual Concert at St. James's Great Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. FRANK ELMORE'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT. Conductors - Mr. Benedict, Mr. Ganz, Mr. Michael Watson, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr. Frank Elmore begs to announce that he will shortly give a Matinée at the Beethoven Rooms, when be will be assisted by his pupils. (The Times, Tuesday, 13 April 1869)

FRANK ELMORE begs to announce that his FOURTH ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at ST. JAMES'S GREAT HALL on TO-MORROW EVENING (THURSDAY), April 29th, 1869, to commence at 8 o'clock. Madame Bodda-Pyne (Miss Louisa Pyne) and Miss Edith Wynne. Miss Fanny Holland, Madame Sauerbrey, Madame Osborne Williams, Miss Abbott, and Mdlle, Drasdil; Herr Reichardt, Mr. Frank Elmore, Signor Ciabatta, Mr Chaplin Henry, and Mr Lewis Thomas; Instrumentalists: Violin, Herr Ludwig (pupil of Herr Joachim); Pianoforte, Signor Tito Mattei, Herr Carl Hause, and Miss Madeleine Schiller; Harp, Mr. J. Balsir Chatterton,(Harpest to her Majesty the Queen) and Mr. J. Cheshire; Conductors, MM. Benedict, Ganz, Mr. Watson, and Lindsay Sloper. Sofa stalls (Numbered), 7s. 6d.; Stalls 5s.; balcony, 3s. Area and orchestra, 2s.; Admission, 1s. Tickets at Chappell and Co.'s, 50, New Bond-street; Austin's Ticket office, St. James's-hall; Keith, Prowse and Co.'s, Cheapside; Hay's, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings; and of Mr Frank Elmore, at his residence, 1, Leamington-road-villas, Westbourne-park, W. and of all musicsellers. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 23 April 1869) (Also: The Times, Wednesday, 28 April 1869.)

MR FRANK ELMORE begs to announce that his FOURTH ANNUAL CONCERT, WILL TAKE PLACE AT ST. JAMES'S GREAT HALL, On THURSDAY EVENING, April 29, TO COMMENCE AT EIGHT O'CLOCK. When he will be assisted by the following eminent Artistes :- Vocalists : Madame BODDA-PYNE (Miss Louisa Pyne), Miss EDITH WYNNE, Miss FANNY HOLLAND, Madame SAUERBREY, Madame OSBORNE WILLIAMS, Miss ABBOTT, Mdlle. DRASDIL, and Mdlle. LIEBHART. Herr REICHARDT, Mr. FRANK ELMORE, Signor CIABATTA, Mr. CHAPLIN HENRY, AND Mr. LEWIS THOMAS. Instrumentalists: - Violin - LUDWIG (Pupil of Herr Joachim). Pianoforte- Signor TITO MATTEI, Herr CARL HAUSE, and Miss MADELINE SCHILLER. Harp- Mr. J. BALSIR CHATTERTON (Harpist to Her Majesty the Queen), AND Mr. J. CHESHIRE. Conductors: - Messrs. LINDSAY SLOPER, GANZ, M WATSON, and BENEDICT. Sofa Stalls (numbered), 7s. 6d.; Stalls, 5s.; Balcony 3s.; Area and Orchestra, 2s.; Admission 1s. Tickets may be had of Mr. Frank Elmore, at his residence, 1, Leamington Road Villas, Westbourne Park, W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 April 1869)

FRANK ELMORE begs to announce that his FOURTH ANNUAL CONCERT will take place at ST. JAMES'S GREAT HALL on THURSDAY EVENING, April 29th, 1869, to commence at Eight o'clock, where will be assisted by the following Eminent Artistes: Vocalists: Madame Bodda-Pyne (Miss Louisa Pyne) and Miss Edith Wynne. Miss Fanny Holland, Madame Sauerbrey, Madame Osborne Williams, Miss Abbott, and Mdlle, Drasdil; Herr Reichardt, Mr. Frank Elmore, Signor Ciabatta, Mr Chaplin Henry, and Mr Lewis Thomas; Instrumentalists: Violin, Herr Ludwig (pupil of Herr Joachim); Pianoforte, Signor Tito Mattei, Herr Carl Hausse, and Miss Madeleine Schiller; Harp, Mr. J. Balsir Chatterton,(Harpist to her Majesty the Queen) and Mr. J. Cheshire; Conductors, Messrs Lindsay Sloper, Ganz, Mr. Watson and Benedict. Sofa stalls (Numbered), 7s. 6d.; Stalls 5s.; balcony, 3s. Area and orchestra, 2s.; Admission, 1s. Tickets to be had of Mr Frank Elmore, at his residence, 1, Leamington-road-villas, Westbourne-park, W. and of all musicsellers. (The Era, Sunday, 25 April 1869)

Mr. Frank Elmore's Concert. On Thursday evening Mr. Frank Elmore, most honourably known among the tenor singers of the day, gave an excellent concert at St. James's Hall. In addition to taking his place among the vocalists, Mr. Elmore gave several satisfactory proofs of his capability as a composer. He sang his own pretty and popular song "Airy, Fairy Lillian." The song was given in the second part; Mr. Elmore's first solo being the expressive romanza, "Non e ver," by Signor Tito Mattei. This was encored, and the substitute was "I know an eye." With Miss Fanny Holland and Miss Abbott he sang in the trio, "I'm not the Queen," from Balfe's opera The Rose of Castile. This fragment from the most successful opera brought out under the Pyne and Harrison Management was introduced "by particular desire," and in truth it does not very well bear the transit from the stage to the concert-room. It was, nevertheless, encored. Mr. Elmore very wisely declined to give his new composition "The Fortune-hunter," as by the time it was due the greater part of the visitors had left the Hall. Mr. Elmore had to announce one disappointment, namely, Madame Bodda-Pyne's inability to appear on account of a severe attack of cold and influenza. Miss Edith Wynne had kindly volunteered to sing an extra song, and thus the difficulty was speedily smoothed over. Miss Wynne, accompanied on the harp by Mr. F. B. Chatterton, gave a new song by T. Davenport Chatterton, entitled "'My soul is dark," and responded to a vehement encore with "In the heart's young days," a graceful song, that we must presume is by the same composer. "'Bid me discourse" and the charming old Welsh melody "The Bells of Aberdovey " were the remaining solos given by Miss Wynne. The latter is not only a treat to the men and women of the principality, who love to hear their own songs in their own language, but is always welcome to an English audience, thanks to the piquant expression Miss Wynne throws into it. With Mr. Franck Elmore, she sang in J. A. Wade's duet "I've wandered in dreams." Miss Fanny Holland gave Mr. Elmore's new ballad "Mither, blame me not for loving," and the "Jewel Song," from Faust (English words). In both instances she was completely successful. Mdlle. Drasdil, a genuine artist, and one who, for her honour, declined an encore, sang a plaintive' little song, "The Wreck'd Hope," by J. Barnby, and Benedict's pathetic composition, "I murmur not." Miss Abbott was one of those who assisted Mr. Elmore. She gave Donizetti's cavatina "'Mille volte," and W. Ganz's ballad ''Since yesterday." Madame Osborne-Williams sang J. L. Hatton's "Sailor's Wife,"' and a new song by J. Gibson, called "All yesterday I was spinning." Mr. Hatton's delightful inspiration is well known among really musical people, and we can pay Mr. J. Gibson no higher compliment than to say his song is quite worthy of companionship with Mr. Hatton's. If Mr. Gibson can go on producing such songs as this he will soon gain the respect of connoisseurs. Herr Reichardt sang a new song of his own and moreover, a good one, it is entitled, in English, "Of thee I think," but the German tenor sang it in his own language, which was just as well. "Love's Request" was this vocalist's remaining solo. Mr. Chaplin Henry sang "The Mariner's Song," by A. Watson (one of the conductors); and Miss Abbott and Signor Ciabatta gave Virginia Gabriel's duet "Yet once again." The instrumental part was unusually strong for a concert of this description. Signor Tito Mattei played his pianoforte fantasia on airs from I Puritani as he alone can play it. This is one of the most remarkable examples of brilliant execution the musical world can show at the present time. He was encored by acclamation. Messrs. F. B. Chatterton and J. Cheshire were similarly complimented in the latter's Patriotic Duet tor two harps, and Miss Madeleine Schiller, who made her first appearance this season, played Chopin's Polonaise in E flat. Herr Carl Hause, a pianist with a remarkably delicate touch, played a graceful little "Capricietto Amabile," and a Valse de Concert of his own ; and Herr Ludwig, the solo violinist of the evening, performed Paganini's "Moto Perpetuo." Mr. W. Ganz, Mr. C. Salaman, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr, Benedict officiated as Conductors. The Hall was exceedingly well filled and the concert passed off as successfully as Mr. Elmore or his most sanguine friends could have wished. (The Era, Sunday, 2 May 1869)

Mr. Frank Elmore's concert, which happened too late for notice in our last, was rich in artistic support and excellence. The bénéficiaire came out in the double light of singer and composer, and achieved his best effects with the popular composition, "Airy Fairy Lilian," while another of his songs, "Mither, blame me not," was sung by Miss Fanny Holland. Mr. Elmore's modesty prevented him from occupying a large share of the program, though the audience would willingly have seen him more largely represented. Mdme. Osborne Williams, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Abbott, and Mr. G. Chaplin Henry were among the vocalists, and Messrs. F. B. Chatterton, Cheshire, Carl Hause, Sulman, Lindsay Sloper, Benedict, and Ciabatta, among the instrumentalists. Miss Madeline Schiller's appearance, too, we were glad to notice, and hope it may be the prelude to a more frequent occupation of the concert platform. She played with excellent expression Chopin's Polonaise in E flat. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 7 May 1869)

Friday, 21 May 1869 : Mr. Dawson (of Westminster Abbey)'s Grand Concert of Glees, Ballads, &c (Evening) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. DAWSON (of Westminster Abbey) has the honour to announce that his GRAND CONCERT of GLEES, BALLADS, &c., will take place at St. James's Hall on Friday Evening May 21st, 1869, at Eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists- Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Fanny Poole, and Madame Sainton-Dolby; Mr. Dawson, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. Carter, Mr. Mason, Mr. G. Buckland, and Mr. Santley. Instrumentalists- Pianoforte, Miss Agnes Zimmermann, Mr, Chas. Malcolm (pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, his first appearance in London); clarionet, Mr. Lazarus ; violin, Herr Carl Deichman ; violoncello, Mons. Paque. Conductors- Mr. J. G. Callcott, Mr. Jekyll.- Sofa stalls (numbered and reserved),10s. 6d. ; reserved seats, 5s. : balcony, 3s. ; area, 2s. ; admission, 1s. Tickets to be had of Mr. Austin, St. James's Hall ; the principal musicsellers; and of Mr. W. Dawson, 4, Colchester-street, St. Georges-square, S.W.. where a plan of the Hall may be seen. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Thursday, 6 May 1869) (Also: The Standard, Saturday, 8 May 1869.)

Monday, 31 May 1869 : Mrs. Reuter's Shakespearian Readings, Musical, and Other Varied Entertainments for the Benefit of the German Poor Resident in Whitechapel at Mrs Retur's Salons, Kensington Palace Gardens.

MRS. REUTER'S EVENINGS. The charmingly appointed salons of this excellent lady in Kensington Palace Gardens were thrown open to the public during three evenings this week for a series of Shakespearian Readings, Musical, and other varied entertainments, all given for the benefit of the German Poor resident in Whitechapel. The first of the series took place on Monday evening, and the principal attraction was, no doubt, the reading of various selections from Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice by Mr. Bandmann, who has returned to London after a highly successful tour with his wife in the provinces. Mr. Bandmann's rendering of Shylock is not known to the general public, but is much appreciated by those who have heard him read in private circles. This celebrated actor's marvellously pure English and fine dramatic rendering of his author elicited the warmest approbation from the fashionable audience which completely filled the apartment set apart for the performances. The music selected on Monday was of the highest order, and executed in a style worthy of such composers as Beethoven and Rossini. On this occasion Mr. Cummings sang Beethoven's exquisite song "Adelaida," with consummate taste; and the other musical selection was the overture to Guillame Tell, capitally executed by Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Miss Reuter with an orchestral accompaniment. In order to make a happy melange, Mr. Arthur Sketchley brought the entertainment to a close with his well known recital of the adventures of Mrs. Brown at the Play, which, as usual, was received with shouts of laughter and demonstrative applause. On the other occasion the programme was equally varied and interesting. On a Wednesday Mr Bandmann took his selections from Hamlet. Mdlle. Mehlig and Herr Straus joined is Schubert's Rondo Brilliante for pianoforte and violin. Mdlle. Mehlig played Chopin's Impromptu, and Mr. Wallenreiter sang two German songs. Last night Madame Lemmens-Sherrington was announced to sing, and Mr. Bandmann read from Shakespeare. Mr. Benedict gave able assistance to the good cause by his co-operation, in conjunction with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, in conducting the concert. Mrs. Reuter may be fairly congratulated on having, in her zeal for the cause of charity, afforded those who co-operated a series of very agreeable evenings, to which all the artists contributed their services as much out of respect for the amiable hostess as for the benefit of her needy compatriots, in whose welfare she takes so lively an interest. (The Era, Sunday, 6 June 1869)

Monday, 31 May 1869 : Mrs. Reuter's Three Evening Concerts for the Benefit of the German Poor [June 2nd; and Friday, June 4th] at 18, Kensington Palace-Gardens.

MESDAMES LEMMENS-SHERRINGTON and MEHLIG, and Messrs. W. Cummings. Wallenreiter, Straus, Daubert, Fittig, Lindsay Sloper, Benedict, and Mr. Arthur Sketchley have kindly consented to assist at THREE EVENING CONCERTS for the Benefit of the German poor, to be given at 18, Kensington Palace-gardens, on Monday, May 31; Wednesday, June 2d; and Friday, June 4th. Mr. Bandmann will also give Shakesperian Readings on the same evenings. Single tickets, one guinea, and serial tickets, two guineas each, may be obtained at the principal musicsellers', and at 18, Kensington Palace-gardens. (The Times, Tuesday, 11 May 1869)

Thursday, 3 June 1869 : Mdlle. Miriam's Evening Concert at Willis's Rooms.

By the kind permission of Mr George Phil … Miss Lennox Leigh Likewise the following Popular Vocalists having kindly volunteered to appear Miss Miss Rebecca Craven late Kin Eliza …Miriam Pupil of Lindsay Sloper Will perform on the kindly lent for the occasion by Collard and the following Souvenir d'Edinbourg and… (Lloyds Weekly Newspaper, Sunday, 25 April 1869)

MDLLE. MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper) announces her EVENING CONCERT at WILLIS'S ROOMS, Thursday, June 3d, to commence at Half-past Eight precisely. Full particulars will be duly advertised. Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea; Unreserved, Five Shillings. All communications address to Mdlle Miriam, 18, Abingdon-street, S.W. (The Era, Sunday, 2 May 1869)

Mdlle. MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper) has the honour announce her EVENING CONCERT; WILLIS'S ROOMS. St. James's. THURSDAY. June 3rd. To commence at half-past eight precisely. Reserved its. half a guinea; unreserved, five shillings. Full particulars will be duly advertised. Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea; Unreserved, Five Shillings. All communications address to Mdlle Miriam, 18, Abingdon-street, S.W. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 10 May 1869)

UNDER THE IMMEDIATE PATRONAGE OF Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough, Lady Vaux of Harrowden, Herr Grace the Duchess of Buckingham; Lady Petre, Her Most Noble the Marchioness of Londonderry, Lady Elizabeth Stucley, Mrs William Honeywood, The Countess Dowager of Buchan, Mrs R. W. Edis, The Countess of Denbigh, WILLIS'S ROOMS, KING-STREET, St. JAMES'S MDLLE MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr Lindsay Sloper) begs to announce that her EVENING CONCERT will take place at the above Rooms on THURSDAY; JUNE 3d, 1869. To commence at Half-past Eight o'clock .Artists: - Madame Florence Lancia, Miss Arabella Smyth, Miss Fanny Holland, Miss Lucy Franklein, Herr Reichardt, Mr Trelawny Graham, Mr. Chaplin Henry, and Signor Caravoglia. Instrumentalists:- Harp, Mr John Cheshire; Pianoforte, Mdlle. Miriam. Conductors: -MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, W. GANZ, and M. WATSON. Reserved Seats, Half-a-Guinea; Unreserved. Five Shillings. To be obtained only of Mdlle. Miriam, 18, Abingdon-street, S.W., for which early application is respectfully requested. (The Era, Sunday, 16 May 1869)

MDLLE. MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper) will play Mozart's "Sonata in A Major," Heller's "Feuillet d'Album," Lindsay Sloper's "Felice," Duet for Piano and Harp, with Mr JOHN CHESHIRE, from "Lucrezia Borgia," Oberthür. and Grand Duet for Two Pianofortes, with Mr SLOPER, from Weber's "Euryanthe," Ravina at her EVENING CONCERT, WILLIS'S ROOMS. THURSDAY JUNE 3d, To commence at Half-past Eight. Reserved Seats, Half a-Guinea, Unreserved, Five shillings. To be obtained only of Mdlle. Miriam, 18, Abingdon-street, S.W (The Era, Sunday, 30 May 1869)

Mdlle. MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper) has the honour announce her EVENING CONCERT; WILLIS'S ROOMS. TO-MORROW (Thursday). June 3rd. Mozart's ' Sonata in A major, Sloper's valse, Felice; Duett for Pianoforte and Harp, with Mr. John Cheshire; ; Lucrezia Borgia (Oberthur): and Grand Duett for two pianofortes, with Mr. Sloper. from Weber's "Euryanthe" (Ravina) -For tickets apply to Mdlle. Miriam. 18. Abingdon-street. S.W. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Wednesday, 2 June 1869)

UNDER ROYAL PATRONAGE. MDLLE. MIRIAM (Pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper) begs to announce her EVENING CONCERT, at Willis's Rooms, St. James's, THIS EVENING (Thursday), June 3d., to commence at half-past 8 o'clock precisely, when the following eminent artistes will appear :- Mesdames Florence Lancia, Fanny Holland, Arabella Smyth, Lucy Franklein. Messrs. Reichardt, Trelawny Cobham, Chaplin Henry, and Caravoglia. Instrumentalists - Harp, Mr. John Cheshire; pianoforte, Mlle. Miriam. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Ganz and Watson. Reserved seats, half-a-guinea; unreserved, 5s., to be obtained only of Mlle. Miriam, 18, Abingdon-street, S.W. (The Times, Thursday, 3 June 1869)

MDLLE. MIRIAM'S CONCERT. An unusually successful concert was given at Willis's Rooms, on Thursday evening, under very distinguished patronage by Mdlle. Miriam, a clever young lady of some twelve summers, and the promising pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper. It is rare to combine execution and extreme taste, and rarer still to add to these the skill of understanding time, but all these pretty things may be said of Mdlle. Miriam, who only requires the power which age alone can give to make her really a distinguished player Mdlle. Miriam played Mozart's Sonata in A Major; joined Mr. John Cheshire in Oberthür's duet for pianoforte and harp, on airs from Lucrecia Borgia - a wonderful performance; joined her master Mr. Lindsay Sloper, in a double pianoforte duet, in an exercise by Ravina on airs from Euryanthe ; and, as further solos, dashed off with consummate ease, Heller's "Feuillet d'Album," Sloper's "Felice Valse," and Wellenhaupt's "Grand Caprice." We hope to hear something more of Mdlle. Miriam. It only too frequently happens that those who show great promise at an early age, fade into obscurity when the phenomenon period is over. But Mdlle. Miriam is no phenomenon, as phenomenons go. She is a skilful and charming artist The concert-giver had the assistance of Miss Arabella Smyth, whose fresh, pure. and rich voice was admirably suited to Bishop's "'Tell me, my heart ;" Miss Lucy Franklein, who has a good contralto, and gave Mercadante's scena "Se m' abbandoni." Miss Fanny Holland, another fresh-voiced young lady, giving Ganz's "Since yesterday" with rare feeling, and Fred Clay's sentimental song, "She wandered down the mountain side" very plaintively; Herr Reichhardt, who was heard to advantage in his own composition, "Ich denke dein," "Love me, beloved" and "I long for the violets of Spring" --these were charming; Mr Trelawney Cobham, who sang the eternal ''M'appari," from Marta, and Signor Caravoglia, who was applauded loudly at the conclusion of "The Village Blacksmith." But perhaps the greatest success in the vocal way was an interpolated Italian duet by Madame Florence Lancia and Signor Caravoglia. There were several duets and trios in addition to the items we have already mentioned. There were no encores throughout the evening but the concert was well selected, and the execution throughout considerably above the average. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Ganz conducted. (The Era, Sunday, 6 June 1869)

Monday, 21 June 1869 : Herr Wilhelm Ganz's Annual Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

UNDER the Immediate Patronage of her Royal Highness the Duchess of CAMBRIDGE Her Royal Highness the Princess MARY of TECK. Mr. GANZ has the honour to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on MONDAY next, June 21, to commence at two o'clock Conductors: Messrs. Benedict, Bevignani, L. Sloper, and W. Ganz. - Stalls, one guinea; reserved seats (numbered), half a guinea; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; admission, 1s.; to be obtained of Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, at his residence, 15, Queen Anne-street Cavendish-square, W.; Mr. Austin's ticket-office, St. James's Hall, 28, Piccadilly; and all music publishers. MESSRS. VERNON RIGBY, LAROCCA, JULES LEFORT, FRANCESCHI, CIABATTA, CARAVOGLIA, PATEY, PAQUE, BENEDICT, BEVIGNANI SLOPER, and REICHARDT at Mr. GANZ'S MORNING CONCERT, MONDAY next, June 21, at St. James's Hall. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 16 June 1869)

UNDER the immediate PATRONAGE of her Royal Highness the Duchess of CAMBRIDGE, Her Royal Highness the Princess MARY of TECK. Mr. GANZ has the honour to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on Monday Next, June 21, to commence at Two o'clock. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict. Bevignani, L. Sloper, and W. Ganz. Stalls, One Guinea; reserved seats (numbered), Half-a-Guinea; balcony, 5s.; area, 3s.; admission. 1s. - To be obtained of Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, at his residence, 15, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, W; Mr. Austin's Ticket-office, St. James's Hall, 28, Piccadilly; and all music publishers. (The Standard, Wednesday, 16 June 1869) (Also: Illustrated London News, Saturday, 19 June 1869; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Saturday, 19 June 1869.)

Under the immediate Patronage of Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary of Teck. - Mr. GANZ has the honour to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on MONDAY NEXT, June 21, to commence at Two o'clock. Conductors, Messrs. Benedict. Bevignani, L. Sloper, Lehmeyer and W. Ganz. - Stalls One Guinea; Reserved Seats (Numbered), Half-a-Guinea; Balcony, 5s. ; Area. 3s. Admission 1s. ; to be obtained of Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, at his residence, 15, Queen Anne Street, Cavendish Square. W. ; Mr. Austin's Ticket-Office, St. James's Hall, 28, Piccadilly; and all Music Publishers. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 19 June 1869)

Mr. Ganz's Morning Concert. On Monday last, Mr. W. Ganz gave his annual morning concert at St. James's Hall, and as on previous occasions, was honoured by the distinguished patronage of her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge and Her Royal Highness the Princess Mary Adelaide of Teck. The miserable weather somewhat affected the attendance of the public, but Mr. Ganz's numerous personal friends and well-wishers assembled in strong force and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent concert provided for the public. The principal vocal star was Madame Monbelli, an artist in the best sense of the word, and one who has attained a very enviable popularity in a comparatively short space of time. One of her solos was Rossini's "Una voce poca fa," an aria attempted by vocalists of every degree of pretension, but seldom sung with such exquisite finish as by Madame Monbelli. The passages of ornamentation with which she elaborates the air are all given with extraordinary fluency and correctness, and her interpretation of the famous cavatina is a model of florid vocalisation. In the "Come per me sereno," from La Sonnambula, she was equally successful; and in the duet, "Pronta io son," from Don Pasquale, she gave the music of Norina with charming archness of expression. Madame Monbelli's companion in this duo was Signor Franchesci, who sang exceedingly well. Mdlle. Ricci and Signor Caravoglia rendered the always acceptable "Dunque io son," from Il Barbiere, and the piquant music lost none of its effect in the hands of Mdlle. Ricci, who gave quite a dramatic colouring to it, and was, for the time being, the pretty coquettish little Rosina herself. Signor Caravoglia is always at home in opera buffa, and is particularly well versed in the traditions of the immortal Figaro. Later in the concert he gave his energetic version of "Largo al factotum." The solo down in the programme for Mdlle. Ricci was "Ah, fors e lui," from La Traviata, the opera so indignantly spoken of by the moralists. Mdlle. Liebhart sang Abt's song, "The Cuckoo," and most sensibly declined an encore, in the face of a rather vociferous demonstration. It is certainly refreshing to find a singer with sufficient determination to resist these demands, especially when made at a concert of such a length as this. Vocalists more frequently angle for encores than refuse them, and the nuisance has now reached such a height that we may surely begin to watch for the turn of the tide. In any case it should be understood (and might be if the vocalist chose) that at monster concerts encores would not be accepted. Miss Edith Wynne, and her quaint Welsh songs, are always heartily welcomed in the concert room. She couple "The Ash Grove" and "The Bells of Aberdovey," which contrast admirably, and serve to illustrate to perfection the national music of the Principality. Miss Rose Hersee's bright and animated rendering of Mr. Ganz's song, "Sing, Birdie, Sing," was a most welcome item of the programme, and Miss Fanny Holland gave the above gentleman's "Since Yesterday," in her characteristically fervent manner. Mr. Ganz's melody, "Forget me not," transcribed for the violoncello by M. Paque, was played con amore by that admirable artist. Madame Sainton-Dolby's songs were W. C. Levey's effective setting of Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee" and Randegger's "Sleep, dearest, sleep" (violoncello obbligato, M. Paque. Madame Patey-Whytock gave a new song, "O fair dove ! O fond dove !" by Gatty, and Miss Banks sang Mr. Ganz's "Faithful Echo." Mdlle. Enequist, with two Swedish melodies, and Mdlle. Valesca de Facius, with songs by Mozart and Schubert, were among Mr. Ganz's announcements. The concert-giver modestly contented himself with two short pianoforte solos, "Vision du Passe," and the galop, "Qui Vive." The latter is particularly well-known as a most effective composition, and Mr. Ganz played them both with great taste and neatness of touch. Madame Norman-Neruda played a fantasia for the violin, by Moeser, on airs from Der Freischütz, and a more marvellous exhibition of proficiency on this most difficult of all instruments was never heard. Madame Neruda made quite the sensation of the day, and received an ovation of the most enthusiastic order. With Mr. Ganz and Mr. Paque she joined in Mendelssohn's Trio in D minor, Op. 49. Mr. Vernon Rigby sang with great refinement, Mozart's "Dalla sua pace," and Mr. Jules Lefort gave two French songs. The names of Herr Reichardt, Signor La rocca, Signor Ciabatta, Mr. Patey, Her Deck, and M. I. Wieniawski (who shared with Mr. Ganz in Moscheles' duet for two pianos, "Homage a Handel") increased the undoubted attractiveness of the programme. Messrs. Benedict, Lindsay Sloper, Lehmeyer, Bevignani, and W. Ganz, were conductors. (The Era, Sunday, 27 June 1869)

HERR GANZ's concert took place at St. James's Hall on Monday week and attracted a very large audience. As usual, there were many artists and a lengthy programme. mostly consisting of favourite selections. We must commend Herr Ganz for not beginning with Mendelssohn's trio in D minor for piano, violin, and violoncello, which had a good place in the first part. It is hardly respectful to a great master to play the audience in with one of his best pieces. Nevertheless, the practice is a common one. Among the lady vocalists who appeared were Mdlle. Ricci, Madame Monbelli, Mdlle. Liebhart, Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Madame Sainton-Dolby Miss Rose Hersee, Miss Banks, Mdlle. Enequist, and Miss Fanny Holland. What they sang would take us long to tell, and, indeed, is hardly worth the telling, because of the entire absence of novelty. The same remark applies to the efforts of a group of gentlemen, among whom were Signor Caravoglia, Herr Deck, Mr. Patey, Herr Reichardt, Mr. Vernon Rigby, Signor Franceschi, M. Jules Lefort, and Signor Ciabatti. The instrumentalists challenge more notice. Herr Ganz himself, besides taking part in the trio above named, joined M. Wieniawski in Moscheles' "Hommage a Handel," and played two of his popular drawing-room pieces with much success. Madame Norman-Neruda astonished the audience by her execution of Moeser's fantasia on Der Freischütz, and M. Paque was heard to advantage in his transcription of the concert-giver's "Forget me not." Mr. Benedict, Signor Bevignani, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were among the accompanists. (The Musical world, Saturday, 3 July 1869)

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