Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1874.

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Monday, 12 January 1874 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Piano Recital at Pavillion, Brighton.

12th - Mr. Lindsay Sloper gives a Pianoforte Recital at the Pavillion. (Brighton Gazette, Saturday, 3 January 1874)

Sunday, 8 February 1874 : Mrs. Hurlock's "At Home" at Royal Pavilion, Brighton.

AN "AT HOME" AT THE PAVILION, BRIGHTON. Mrs. Hurlock, of Lansdowne-place, Brighton, gave an "at home" on Friday last at the Pavilion, when an amateur opera was performed with the greatest success under the directorship of Mr. Vandeleur Lee. The dramatis personae were cast as follows :- - "II Trovatore." Leonora Mrs. Atcherley. Inez Miss Beale. Azucena Miss Hurlock. Manrico Mr. R. H. Drummond. Conte di Luna Lieut.-Col. Stracey (S. F. Guards). Ferrando Major M'Creagh. Ruiz Mr. D. Trevor Roper. Pianoforte Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Harmonium Mr. Gales. Harp Miss N. Egremont. CHORUS. Lady Sampson. Captain Atcherley. Mrs. Dugdale Davidson. Captain Hewitt. Mrs. Steward. Captain Hullett. Miss Tyssen-Amherst. Mr. Lionel Benson. Miss Dewe. Signor Balesca. Miss - Dewe. Mr. Corbet Catty. Miss Nina Egremont. Mr. C. S. Craig. Miss Hazlehurst. Mr. Groucock Miss Lee. Mr. A. Maddick. Miss Layton. Mr. Steward. Miss Scott. Mr. E. A. Tietkins. Miss Helen Hurlock Signor Urio. Signor Rialp. Mr. Campbell Wilkinson. Major Carpenter. Mr. H. Young. Mrs. Atcherley'a rendering of the difficult part of Leonora was most successful. In Mr. R. Drummond, Manrico found a most able representative. The character of the Conte di Luna was admirably sustained by Colonel Stracey, whose appearance was the signal for a hearty burst of applause, which his acting and rendering of the music fully merited. His delivery of "II Balen'' was masterly ; and Miss Hurlock as Azucena realised perfectly the weird and mysterious character of the revengeful gipsy. In her vocalisation she was also signally successful. The choruses were, without exception, rendered with a verve and precision quite unusual in amateur performances, many well known amateurs contributing to the general effect. Signori Rialp and Urio most kindly volunteered their able assistance as choristers. The principal performers, who had all studied under Mr. Lee's able tuition, and according to his newly-developed system, were able to sustain their arduous parts without the slightest apparent fatigue or exertion. In conclusion, it is but fair to say that to Major Carpenter, who acted in the capacity of musical whip, is unquestionably due the credit of keeping the amateur team together and working them into such perfect form. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 10 February 1874)

AN AMATEUR OPERA AT THE PAVILION, BRIGHTON. Mrs. Hurlock, of Lansdowne-place, Brighton, gave an "at home" on Friday last at the Pavilion, when an amateur opera was performed with the greatest success under the directorship of Mr. Vandeleur Lee. The dramatis personae were cast as follows :- - "II Trovatore." Leonora Mrs. Atcherley. Inez Miss Beale. Azucena Miss Hurlock. Manrico Mr. R. H. Drummond. Conte di Luna Lieut.-Col. Stracey (S. F. Guards). Ferrando Major M'Creagh. Ruiz Mr. D. Trevor Roper. Pianoforte Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Harmonium Mr. Gales. Harp Miss N. Egremont. CHORUS. Lady Sampson. Captain Atcherley. Mrs. Dugdale Davidson. Captain Hewitt. Mrs. Steward. Captain Hullett. Miss Tyssen-Amherst. Mr. Lionel Benson. Miss Dewe. Signor Balesca. Miss - Dewe. Mr. Corbet Catty. Miss Nina Egremont. Mr. C. S. Craig. Miss Hazlehurst. Mr. Groucock Miss Lee. Mr. A. Maddick. Miss Layton. Mr. Steward. Miss Scott. Mr. E. A. Tietkins. Miss Helen Hurlock Signor Urio. Signor Rialp. Mr. Campbell Wilkinson. Major Carpenter. Mr. H. Young. Mrs. Atcherley'a rendering of the difficult part of Leonora was most successful. In Mr. R. Drummond, Manrico found a most able representative. The character of the Conte di Luna was admirably sustained by Colonel Stracey, whose appearance was the signal for a hearty burst of applause, which his acting and rendering of the music fully merited. His delivery of "II Balen'' was masterly ; and Miss Hurlock as Azucena realised perfectly the weird and mysterious character of the revengeful gipsy. In her vocalisation she was also signally successful. The choruses were, without exception, rendered with a verve and precision quite unusual in amateur performances, many well known amateurs contributing to the general effect. Signori Rialp and Urio most kindly volunteered their able assistance as choristers. The principal performers, who had all studied under Mr. Lee's able tuition, and according to his newly-developed system, were able to sustain their arduous parts without the slightest apparent fatigue or exertion. In conclusion, it is but fair to say that to Major Carpenter, who acted in the capacity of musical whip, is unquestionably due the credit of keeping the amateur team together and working them into such perfect form. (The Era, Sunday, 15 February 1874)

Tuesday, 24 February 1874 : Mr. Ransford's Annual Ballad Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR RANSFORD'S ANNUAL BALLAD CONCERT, ST. JAMES'S HALL, TUESDAY, February 24th, to commence at Eight o'clock. The Programme will include popular songs by Bishop and Dibdin. Vocalists:- Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Ransford, Miss Matilda Scott, and Miss Enriquez; Mr. Sims Reeves, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Ransford, Mr Chaplin Henry and Mr Santley. Harp - Mr. John Thomas (Harpist to her Majesty the Queen), Pianoforte - Mr. John Francis Barnett, The Part Music will be sung by Miss Bessie Stroud, Miss Kate Wild, Mr. R. Mackway and Mr. Chaplin Henry. Accompanists - Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. F. Stanislaus. Stalls, 6s.; Family Tickets (to admit Four), 21s.; Balcony, 3s.; Area, 2s.; Admission, One Shilling. Stalls and Tickets to be had of Mr Austin, St. James's Hall; Messrs Ransford and Sons, 2, Prince's-street, Oxford-circus, and 59, Welbeck-street. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 14 February 1874) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 15 February 1874; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Tuesday, 17 February 1874; Daily News, Friday, 20 February 1874; Illustrated London News, Saturday, 21 February 1874.)

TUESDAY NEXT, FEB. 24. MR. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL BALLAD CONCERT, St. James's Hall to commence at Eight o'clock. The programme will include Popular Songs by Bishop and Dibdin. Vocalists - Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Ransford, Miss Matilda Scott, Madame Giulia Diodati, and Miss Enriquez ; Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Ransford, Mr. Chaplin Henry, and Mr. Santley. Harp - Mr. John Thomas (Harpist to Her Majesty the Queen). Pianoforte - Mr. John Francis Barnett. The Part Music will be sung by Miss Bessie Stroud, Miss Kate Wild. Mr. R. Mackway, and Mr. Chaplin Henry. Accompanists - Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. F. Stanislaus. Stalls, 6s. ; family ticket (to admit four), 21s.; balcony 3s.; area, 2s. ; admission, 1s. Stalls and tickets to be had of Mr. Austin St. James's Hall ; Messrs. Ransford & Son, 2, Princes Street, Oxford Circus, and 59, Welbeck Street. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 20 February 1874) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 21 February 1874.)

Mr. Ransford gave his annual ballad concert at St. James's Hall, on Tuesday evening last, with a most attractive program, interpreted by an excellent array of artists : Mdme. Sherrington, Miss E. Wynne, Miss Ransford, Miss M. Scott, Mdme. Giula Diodati, Miss Enriquez, Mr. Cummings, the veteran vocalist himself, Mr. Chaplin Henry, and Mr. Santley. Mr. John Thomas was announced for a solo on the harp, "Recollection of Wales," and Mr. J. F. Barnett for the pianoforte, with a fantasia in "The Ancient Mariner." The accompanists were Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. F. Stanislaus. English ballad music was well represented by four songs by Dibdin, "Tom Tough" (Mr. Santley) ; "Tom Bowling " and " The Anchorsmiths" (Mr. Santley) ; and "Blow high, blow low," (Mr. Chaplin Henry). Sir H. Bishop had three songs, "Oh, firm oak " (Mr. Chaplin Henry); "Bid me discourse" (Miss E. Wynne); "The Pilgrim of Love" (Mr. Cummings) ; besides "The Chough and Crow," "Tramp Chorus," and "O by rivers." Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington sang "Away to the mountain's brow," by Alexander Lee, and Mr. Cummings "I have plucked the fairest flower " by the same composer. These and the other artists were very successful, and the audience were greatly delighted with their evening. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 27 February 1874)

MR. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL BALLAD CONCERT. An immense audience filled St. James's Hall on Tuesday to welcome the veteran ballad singer Mr Ransford, and to enjoy the varied selection of choice English music he had provided for their entertainment. A host of old favourites familiar to musical amateurs from childhood, and all the better in most cases for being thus familiar, were included in the programme while the singers were some of the most eminent artistes of the day. Madame Lemmens Sherrington delighted the audience with Alexander Lee's bright and tuneful melody "Away to the mountain's brow" and Mr Molloy's song "The White Daisy." Miss Edith Wynne was heard to the greatest advantage in "Bid me discourse" and Gatty's pretty new song "One morning, oh so early." Miss Enriquez introduced a new sacred song, composed by Mr B. Land, who accompanied her, entitled "Thy Guardian never sleeps." A fine, broad melody with an elegant accompaniment, and beautifully sung by Miss Enriquez, the song was decidedly successful, and was encored. Miss Matilda Scott sang Michael Watson's pretty waltz melody "The Dance" with much facility, but she must study the shake a great deal more ere we can pronounce it effective. Miss Ransford was very successful in a new song by Mr.-Hatton, sung for the first time, called "The Boy and the Brook," and, with Mr Ransford, sang the popular duet "Tell me, gentle stranger." Mr Ransford himself was received with vociferous applause when he appeared to sing "Tom Tough." Longer ago than we care to mention we heard Mr Ransford sing "Tom Tough," but we do not remember his singing it with greater expression than on Tuesday evening. A new singer, Madame Diodati, with a large voice, but a small style, made her first appearance, and was encored in "Robin Adair," although her intonation was anything but faultless. Mr Santley carried off the laurels of the concert mainly by his spirited singing of "The Wolf," which was enthusiastically encored. Mr Santley also sang "Tom Bowling" and "The Anchorsmiths." Mr Chaplin Henry's fine bass voice told well in Bishop's "Firm as Oak," which was rendered in good style. Mr Cummings sang "I have plucked the fairest flower" with much grace and tenderness, and was still more successful in "The Pilgrim of Love," which, being encored, he gave "Once I loved a maiden fair." A number of glees and part-songs were given with good effect, the glee and chorus "The Chough and Crow" being as effective as any. A solo for the harp by Mr John Thomas, and another for pianoforte by Mr J. F. Barnett, were included in the programme. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr Stanislaus accompanied with great care and efficiency. (The Era, Sunday, 1 March 1874)

The ballad concert of Mr. Ransford took place on Tuesday, the 24th ult., in St. James's Hall, and was as successful as e well-selected programme, with the best known artists to give it most effectively, could make it. Ballads. old and new, glees, part songs, and instrumental solos contributed to a most delightful evening's amusement. Amongst the songs were Lee's "Away to the Mountain brow" (Mme. Lemmens-Sherrington), Gatty's "One morning, oh so early" (Miss E. Wynne), Land's new sacred song, one of considerable merit, "Thy Guardian never sleeps " (Miss Enriquez), Watson's "The Dance" (Miss M. Scott), Hatton's "Boy and the Brook, " a new song (Miss Ransford) "Tom Tough" (Mr. Ransford), " The Wolf " (Mr. Santley), "Firm as a. Rock " (Chaplin Henry)," The Pilgrim of Love " (Mr. Cummings). Mdme. Diodati, a debutante, sang "Robin Adair." Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Stanislaus were the pianists. Many other songs besides those mentioned were sung, but we have mentioned enough to show the capital character of the concert. (Bazaar exchange and mart, and journal of the household, Wednesday, 4 March 1874)

Monday, 2 March 1874 : Mademoiselle Mathilde Enequist's Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

TO-MORROW. - Mlle. MATHILDE ENEQUIST begs to announce that she will give an EVENING CONCERT at St. George's-hall, Langham-place TO-MORROW, March 2, to commence at half past 8. Vocalists - Mlle. Mathilde Enequist, Miss Alice Fairman; Messrs. Trelawny Cobham and W. Maybrick. Instrumentalists - Messrs. W. Ganz and C. Bersen. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and W. Ganz. Tickets, 10s 6d., 5s. and 2s. 6d., to be had at the above hall; at Henry Klein and Co.'s, 6, Argyll-street, Regent-street; and at Mlle. Enequist's residence, 33 Gower-street, Bedford-square. (London Observer, Sunday, 1 March 1874)

Mdlle. Enequist's Concert.-This extremely clever Swedish vocalist will give an evening concert on Monday next, March 2d, at St. George's Hall, when, in addition to her own graceful and artistic singing of Swedish, French, Italian, and English music, she will be assisted by a number of the most talented artistes of the day. The programme will include Beethoven's fine Sonata in D for piano and violin, played by the accomplished pianist Herr Ganz, and a violinist of merit, Herr Berzon. Herr Ganz will also play Schubert's Impromptu in C Minor and other works, and his charming song "Camellia and Rose" will be sung by Mdlle. Enequist. Miss Alice Fairman, Mr Maybrick, and Mr Trelawney Cobham will assist, and Mr Lindsay Sloper will accompany the vocal pieces The programme will comprise classical and popular selections, and is full of interest for the musical amateur without being too long. Altogether it will be a capital concert, and Mdlle. Enequist is so good an artiste, and so kind, accomplished, and amiable a lady, that we hope to see the Hall quite full on this occasion. (The Era, Sunday, 1 March 1874)

TO-NIGHT. - Mlle. MATHILDE ENEQUIST begs to announce that she will give an EVENING CONCERT at St. George's-hall, Langham-place TO-NIGHT, March 2, to commence at half past 8. Vocalists - Mlle. Mathilde Enequist, Miss Alice Fairman; Messrs. Trelawny Cobham and W. Maybrick. Instrumentalists - Messrs. W. Ganz and C. Bersen. Conductors - Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and W. Ganz. Tickets, 10s 6d., 5s. and 2s. 6d., to be had at the above hall; at Henry Klein and Co.'s, 6, Argyll-street, Regent-street; and at Mlle. Enequist's residence, 33 Gower-street, Bedford-square. (The Times, Monday, 2 March 1874)

Mademoiselle Mathilde Enequist gave an evening concert on Monday last at St. George's Hall, assisted by Miss Fairman, MM. Cobham, Maybrick, Berzon (violin), Ganz and Lindsay Sloper. Mlle. Enequist was encored in her Swedish song, and in Ganz's new song Camellia and Rose (accompanied by the composer). (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 7 March 1874)

Mdlle. Matilda Enequist, the accomplished Swedish vocalist who has been lately making a "triumphant " professional tour in her native land, as well as in Denmark, Norway, and other northern countries, inaugurated her return to England by an evening concert in St. George's Hall, where her friends and admirers, who are both numerous and enthusiastic, had the pleasure of listening to her charming singing of Herold's "Jours de mon enfance " ("Pre aux clercs") with its expressive violin obbligato accompaniment well played by Herr Berzon; Mr. W. Ganz's new, yet already popular, "Camelia and Rose," accompanied on the pianoforte by the composer; Mr. Henry Leslie's well-known trio, "Memory," assisted by Miss Alice Fairman and Mr. Trelawny Cobham; Verdi's "Un di si ben " (Rigoletto), with the same artists and Mr. Maybrick; and, though last, not least, some new national Swedish airs. Applause and recalls were awarded to all, and the fair Swede was obliged to repeat Mr. Ganz's "Camelia and Rose," and to sing another Swedish song. The concert, which began with a capital performance of one of Beethoven's sonatas for piano forte and violin (Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Berzon), was varied by Mr. Trelawny Cobham singing, in his best style, "Questa o quella" (Rigoletto) and an English ballad by Signor Romano; .Mr. Maybrick giving "A Warrior Bold " (encored) and "Non pui andrai;" and Miss Alice Fairman Handel's "Up the dreadful steep ascending," and a song by Signor Rizzelli. The audience were also treated to an excellent performance on the pianoforte by Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and a violin solo, Ernst's "Airs Hongrois," by Herr Carl Berzon (recalled). Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Herr Wilhelm Ganz were the conductors. Altogether Mdlle. Enequist may be congratulated on so hearty a reception on her first public appearance since her return to London. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 March 1874)

Mdlle. ENEQUIST'S CONCERT. This accomplished vocalist gave an evening concert at St. George's Hall on Monday, which was attended by a fashionable and numerous audience. The fair singer gave her audience many examples of her ability in various schools, first in French, Mdlle Enequist singing the air "Jours de mon enfance " from Herold's opera Le Pre aux Clercs This brilliant and exacting air was given with the greatest facility, and Mdlle Enequist was recalled next joining in Leslie's trio "Memory" with Miss Fairman and Mr Cobham. Mdlle Enequist afterwards sang Herr Ganz's pretty song "Camelia and Rose," an effort which led to an enthusiastic encore. Some new Swedish national songs formed an attractive element in the programme. Mdlle Enequist was received in everything she sang with extreme cordiality, her artistic acquirements being fully recognised, whether singing in her own tongue, or in English, French, and Italian. Gifts so uncommon as hers deserve and usually obtain such acknowledgment, and we were glad to notice Mdlle Enequist's popularity. All the remaining vocalists were quite successful. Mr Trelawney Cobham sang Verdi's "Questa a quella" and "Fear Not," a song composed by Signor Romano, and accompanied by the composer. Mr Maybrick, who continues to advance as an artist, was encored in "The Warrior Bold," and also sang Mozart's "Non piu andrai." Miss Alice Fairman sang Handel's "Up the dreadful steep" with much effect, and a song by Rizzelli called "Separated." All the vocalists joined at the close in the quartett from Rigoletto. Herr Ganz, the brilliant pianist and popular composer, was set down for a solo and the pianoforte part of one of Beethoven's duets, but was unfortunately unwell, and only assisted in accompanying. Mr Lindsay Sloper, taking his place, played Schubert's " Impromptu" in C minor, and in Beethoven's violin and piano duet in D major, with his accustomed brilliancy and finish, being joined in the duet by Herr Berzon, a satisfactory violinist, who also played the obbligato violin accompaniment to Herold's air and Ernst's famous solo on Hungarian airs with great success, overcoming the vast difficulties of the piece with facility and perfect command of the fingerboard. He also performed the slow movement of the Beethoven duet gracefully, The concert was quite successful, and had the merit of not being too long. "Little and good," should be the rule, in all such concerts. (The Era, Sunday, 8 March 1874)

On the same evening Mlle. Enequist gave an evening concert at St. George's Hall, with much success. She was assisted by some well-known artistes, foremost amongst whom were Herr Ganz and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Bazaar exchange and mart, and journal of the household, Wednesday, 11 March 1874)

Tuesday, 17 March 1874 : Ninth Annual Irish Ballad Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

TO-MORROW. -The LONDON VOCAL UNION will SING the GLEES and PART SONGS, including "St. Patrick was Gentleman," arranged expressly for these Concerts. Tickets Ke and Co.. Cheapside. TO-MORROW.- Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr Osborne, Williams, and Sir Julius Benedict -ST. PATRICK'S DAY. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 16 March 1874)

St. Patrick's Day at St. James's Hall.- The anniversary of the Patron Saint of Ireland was carried out musically, both morning and evening, at the above locale, by two concerts of Irish music. When we state that the following vocalists sang many of the most popular Irish songs and ballads, it will suffice: the Misses Edith Wynne, G. Mandesley, Sophie Ferrari, A. Sterling, H. D'Alton, Emrick, Mdme. Osborne Williams, Messrs. Lloyd, Tesseman, and Santley. with the London Vocal Union. The instrumentalists were the Misses C. Tasca, Austine, and Violet and Agnes Molyneux, who each performed solos, founded on Irish melodies, on the pianoforte with effect; whilst Mr. John Cheshire, on his new harp, performed a fantasia, and was loudly applauded. Amongst the novelties produced was an arrangement of that caricature on Irish music, "St. Patrick was a gentleman," arranged for the London Vocal Union. It is a spurious composition - not Irish - and did not deserve a place where so much was good. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Osborne Williams, and Sir Julius Benedict, presided at the pianoforte. (The Musical World, Saturday, 21 March 1874) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 21 March 1874.)

Wednesday, 18 March 1874 : Mademoiselle Ester Marini's Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

ESTER MARINI'S EVENING CONCERT TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY). March 18, 1874, at half-past eight. Vocalists : Madlle. Ester Marini, Madlle. Trentanove, Madame Florence Lancia ; Signori Tesseman, Mottino, Monari-Rocca, Mr. Willford Morgan. Instrumentalists : Messrs. H. C. Cooper, Paque, Ganz Conductors : Signori Fiori, Romili, Mr. Pittman, Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Tickets, 10s. 6d., 3s., 1s., to be had of Madlle Ester Marini, 21, Gower-street, and St. George's Hall. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 18 March 1874)

EBTER MARINI'S EVENING CONCERT TO-NIGHT (WEDNESDAY). March 18, 1874, at half-past eight. Vocalists : Madlle. Ester Marini, Madlle. Trentanove, Madame Florence Lancia ; Signori Tesseman, Mottino, Monari-Rocca, Mr. Willford Morgan. Instrumentalists : Messrs. H. C. Cooper, Paque, Ganz Conductors : Signori Fiori, Romili, Mr. Pittman, Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Tickets, 10s. 6d., 3s., 1s., to be had of Madlle Ester Marini, 21, Gower-street, and St. George's Hall. (Daily News, Wednesday, 18 March 1874)

Mdlle. Ester Marini gave a concert on Wednesday evening at St. George's Hail. The vocalists were, besides the fair beneficiaire, Mdme Lancia, Mdlle. Trentanove, Miss Rose Berend, Mr. Wilford Morgan (his first appearance since his return from America), Mr. Tesseman, Signor Mottino, and Signor Monari Rocca. Mdlle. Marini has a fine voice, which she uses to advantage, and sings with feeling. She has evidently been well trained. Mdlle. Marini was deservedly applauded, and twice "encored." Mdme. Lancia sang the "Bijou song "from Faust with her usual fluent execution, and Mr. Wilford Morgan was vociferously encored in "Once again." He, however, did not accede to the request, but responded by singing "My pretty Jane." He also sang his popular ballad, " My sweetheart when a boy," which he did repeat in obedience to the unanimous demand of the audience. Signor Rocca also received the compliment of an encore for an aria by Signor Fiori, from his opera, Don Crescendo. Herr Ganz's playing was much admired, and he was recalled after both his pianoforte solos, as was the clever M. Paque, after his performance of his violoncello solo. The conductors were Signor Fiori, Mr. Pittman, Signor Romelli, as well as Mr. Lindsay Sloper, on whose shoulders the greater part of the arduous duties devolved, and which he fulfilled with conspicuous ability. (The Musical world, Saturday, 21 March 1874)

Friday, 1 May 1874 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Matinée at The house of Mr Hyam Benjamin, 62, Lancaster Gate.

Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave a matinée musicale yesterday at 62, Lancaster Gate, Hyde Park (by kind permission of Mrs. Hyam Benjamin), assisted by the following artists. Vocalists: Mdme. Pauline Rita, Mdme. Edna Hall, Mdlle. Victoria Bunsen, Mdlle. Nita Gaetano, Mr. Edward Lloyd and Mr. Santley; instrumentalists: pianoforte, Miss Julia Muschamp (pupil of Mr. Lindsay Sloper); violin, Mons. Sainton; violoncello, Mons. Paque ; flute, Mr. Radcliffe; at the pianoforte, Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Ganz. We need hardly say that Mr. Sloper provided a great treat for his clientele, and that everything went well. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 1 May 1874)

Mr. Lindsay Sloper's matinée, on Thursday last attracted a large and brilliant audience. He was assisted by Mdme. Rita, Mdme. Hall, Miss Gaetano, Mdlles. Bunsen, Wigan, and Diodati, MM. Santley, Lloyd, Radcliff, Paque and Sainton, and one of his pupils, Miss Julia Muschamp, whose pianoforte playing testified to the possession of great natural ability, and evinced that she had been carefully taught. Miss Muschamp was much applauded. Mr. Cowen and Mr. Ganz conducted. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 8 May 1874)

That excellent English pianist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, gave a concert the other day, at which, among other things, he played, with striking effect, Sir Sterndale Bennett's poetical sonata, the Maid of Orleans, written for and dedicated to Madame Arabella Goddard. (Graphic, Saturday, 9 May 1874)

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S MATINÉE'. Mr Lindsay Sloper gave his annual matinée musicale on Thursday week, at the house of Mrs Hyam Benjamin, Lancaster Gate, where an audience assembled large enough to fill the spacious salon in which the performance took place. As was fitting on such an occasion, Mr. Sloper himself took a prominent part, his chief and most successful effort being made in Bennett's sonata, The Maid of Orleans. The concert-giver's talent is far too well known for description here, and nobody will find it difficult to believe that he interpreted the various movements of the work with high intelligence and executive skill. Mr Sloper was also heard, conjointly with M. Sainton, in the slow movement of Beethoven's Sonata in G, for piano and violin, in addition to which he was get down for two pieces by Gounod, a polka by Hans von Bulow, and two charming drawing-room pieces from his own pen, respectively entitled, "Idylle " and "Galop de Concert." All these were received with as much warmth as it is fashionable to show at a morning concert. M. Sainton delighted all present with his own Romance and Tarantella ; and instrumental solos were also contributed by Miss Julia Muschamp, M. Paque, and Mr Radcliff. The vocalists were Mdlle Bunsen, Mdme Edna Hall, Mdme Pauline Rita, Mdlle Nita Gaetano, Mdlle Diodati, Miss Julia Wigan, Mr Edward Lloyd, and Mr. Santley. From these we shall take only one - perhaps the least known - for special remark. Miss Julia Wigan, a very promising pupil of Mdme Sainton-Dolby, sang the concert-giver's "Maiden and the Song" with very great success. We have heard this young lady on various occasions, always with increasing interest, and it to be hoped that she will soon take the position her ability warrants. The accompanists were Sir J. Benedict, Mr Cowen, and Mr Ganz. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 May 1874)

MB LINDSAY SLOPER gave a concert on Thursday morning, May 1st (by the kind permission of the owner), at the house of Mr Hyam Benjamin, of 62, Lancaster Gate, which attracted a crowded and fashionable audience. Amongst other morceaux, Mr Sloper performed Sir Sterndale Bennett's sonata, The Maid of Orleans, which, now that its beauties are unfolded by its frequent introduction into the programmes of classical pianoforte music, is becoming more and more appreciated each time it is heard. It lost nothing by being in the hands of the accomplished bénéficiaire, who, although not belonging to the robust and demonstrative school of sensational pianists, is one of the first in rank as a classical and legitimate artist, combining with his other good qualities admirable reading and faultless execution. In the course of the concert he introduced two charming pieces by Gounod, "Dodelinette " and " Funeral March of a Marionette," which exhibited his taste and skill in the performance of morceaux of a lighter character. The latter produced a marked and pleasurable effect. M. Sainton joined him in Beethoven's Sonata in G major, for violin and piano, and performed one of his own clever compositions for the violin in his usual admirable manner. We can scarcely do more than mention the names of the vocalists who contributed so much to the pleasure arising from a well-selected programme. They included Mdlle Victoria Bunsen, Mr E. Lloyd, Madame Edna Hall, Madame Pauline Rita, Mdlle Nita Gaetano, Mdlle Diodati, Miss Julia Wigan, and Mr Santley, who sang Gounod's "Maid of Athens " with such intensity of feeling as to cause a unanimous and determined encore. In its place he substituted a quaint sailor's ditty, which was as successful as the first song. M. Paque and Mr Radcliff assisted in the instrumental department by the performance of solos, in excellent style, respectively for violoncello and flute. (The Musical world, Saturday, 16 May 1874)

Wednesday, 13 May 1874 : Madame Florence Lancia's Farewell Matinée at 44, Berkeley-Square (By Permission Of Lady Burrell).

MADAME FLORENCE LANCIA'S FAREWELL MATINEE on WEDNESDAY, May 13, at 44, Berkeley-square (by kind permission of Lady Burrell). Artists: Madame Corani, Madame Lancia, Miss Purdy, and Miss Angele ; Signor Gardoni, Mr. Trelawny Cobham, Mr. George Fox, Signor Caravoglia, and Mr. Santley; Monsieur Sainton and Signor Mattei. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Ganz and Sir Julius Benedict.- Tickets to be had of Madame Lancia, 288, Devonshire-street, Portland-place, W. (Morning Post, Wednesday, 29 April 1874) (Also: Morning Post, Friday, 1 May 1874; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Friday, 8 May 1874; Morning Post, Wednesday, 6 May 1874; Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Wednesday, 6 May 1874; Morning Post, Saturday, 2 May 1874; Morning Post, Monday, 4 May 1874.)

Wednesday, 20 May 1874 : "The Bohemians"'s Concert at their Rooms, Grafton-Street.

"THE BOHEMIANS." (To the Editor of "Musical World.") DEAR MR EDITOR, - "The Bohemians " had a grand gathering at their rooms in Grafton Street, on Wednesday evening (last week), which included a phalanx of artistic talent rarely got together for their mutual entertainment. Amongst the most distinguished visitors who greatly contributed towards the musical delight of the evening were Mdlle Tietjens, Mdme Trebelli-Bettini, Mdlles Marie Rose, Singelli, Victoria Bunsen ; Signors Campobello, Giulio Perkins, Rinaldini, &c. ; Mr Corney Grain, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Signor Tito Mattei, The Chevalier de Kontski, Mr Carrodus, Mr F. H. Cowen, Captain Mullet (Secretary) Mdlle Victoria de Bono (Violin). It would be invidious to select any particular names for eulogy from this bouquet of celebrities, all were so clever, so good-natured, and seemed so happy in contributing their share towards the enjoyment of the evening. The rooms were crowded with the most distinguished musical, theatrical, artistic, and amateur elements of society, who all enjoyed the social and agreeable intercourse arising from the meeting, and who were most enthusiastic in their appreciation of the display of talent which the accomplished artists so pleasantly contributed. What can be more charming than the society of the artistic world ? The members thereof travel and see so much ; breathe so extended an atmosphere; have so much individuality of character ; frequently speak two or three languages; are often clever in matters outside their vocation, and have so much to talk about that is arousing or worth knowing. Nothing could have been more successful than this "at home" of "The Bohemians." H. W. G. May 23, 1874. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1874)

Thursday, 21 May 1874 : Miss Steele's Evening Concert at Hanover-Square Rooms.

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT on THURSDAY, May 21, at the Hanover-square-rooms, at eight o'clock. Vocalists : Madame Otto-Alvsleben and Miss Steele ; Mr. Finlay Finlayson, and Mr. Santley. Mr. Corney Grain (by kind permission of Mrs German Reed) will give one of his numerous sketches. Grand pianoforte, the Misses Kingdon and Mr. George Forbes. Violoncello, M. Paque. Harp, Mr. John Thomas (harpist to her Majesty the Queen) Conductors. Mr. George Forbes and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Stalls, 10s. 6d.; unreserved, 5s.; orchestra, 3s.; at principal ticket agents ; and of Miss Steele, 10, Regents-park-terrace, Gloucester-gate. N.W. (Morning Post, Monday, 11 May 1874)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT on THURSDAY next, at the Hanover-square-room. at eight o'clock. Vocalists: Madame Otto-Alvsleben and Miss Steele : Mr. Bentham (by kind permission of Mr. Mapleson), Mr Finlay Finlayson, and Mr. Santley. Mr. Corney Grain (by kind permission of Mrs. German Reed) will between the parts give one of his humorous sketch' s. Grand pianoforte, the Misses Kingdon and Mr. George Forbes. Violoncello, M. Paque. Harp, Mr. John Thomas harpist to her Majesty the Queen) Harmonium, Madame de Sievers. Conductors. Mr. George Forbes and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Stalls, 10s. 6d.; unreserved, 5s.; orchestra, 3s. ; of Lamborn Cock ; Stanley Lucas, Weber, and Co., New Bond-street ; Robert Ollivier, Old Bond-street ; and of Miss Steele, 10, Regents-park-terrace, Gloucester-gate, N.W. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 16 May 1874) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 18 May 1874; Morning Post, Thursday, 21 May 1874.)

MISS STEELE'S EVENING CONCERT on THURSDAY Next, at the HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS, at Eight o'clock. Vocalists - Madame Otto-Alvsleben and Miss Steele; Mr Bentham (by kind permission of Mr Mapleson), Mr Finlay Finlayson and Mr Santley. Mr Corney Grain (by kind permission of Mrs German Reed} will between the Parts, give one of his Humorous Sketches. Grand Pianoforte - The Misses Kingdon and Mr Geo. Forbes. Harmonium - Madame de Sievers. Violoncello - Mons Paque. Harp - Mr John Thomas (Harpist to her Majesty the Queen). Conductors - Mr GEORGE FORBES and Mr LINDSAY SLOPER. Stalls, 10s. 6d ; unreserved, 5s. ; orchestra, 3s. ; at Lamborn Cock; Stanley Lucas, Weber & Co., New Bond Street; Robert Ollivier, Old Bond Street; and of Miss STEELE. 10, Regent's Park Gloucester Gate, N.W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 16 May 1874)

MISS STEELE, at her Evening Concert, on the 21st, at the Hanover Square Rooms, was assisted by Madame Otto-Alvsleben, Messrs. T. Cobham, F. Finlayson, Corney Grain, and Santley, vocalists; and the Misses Kingdon, Messrs. G. Forbes, J. Thomas, Paque, and L. Sloper, instrumentalists. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 23 May 1874)

MISS STEELE'S CONCERT. Miss Steele gave a concert at the Hanover-square Rooms on Thursday evening, which attracted a large audience. The most prominent vocalist was Mr Santley, who introduced for the first time a new descriptive song, by Mr J. L. Hatton, called "Dick Turpin's Ride to York," which proved very successful. Mr. Santley also joined Miss Steele in the duet " La ci darem," which was one of the most agreeable items of the concert, the singing of Miss Steele adding greatly to the efforts of the popular baritone. In Virginia Gabriel's song Cleansing Fires," Miss Steele was deservedly encored and her share in the duet "Giorno d'orrore," with Madame Alvsleben was also admirably executed. The latter artist shone in Sir Julius Benedict's "Carnival of Venice," the difficult variations of which melody she rendered with great brilliancy and spirit. In a song by Brahms, and in another by Bucalossi, Madame Alvsleben was particularly successful. Mr Bentham, the popular tenor of Her Majesty s Opera, sang Verdi's "Quando le sere " very nicely, and Blumenthal's song "My Queen." Mr Corney Grain gave his humorous sketch "The Garden Party," by kind permission of Mrs German Reid. The humour and drollery of Mr Corney Grain were fully appreciated, and he received the honour of a recall. Mr Finlay Finlayson sang "Non e ver" and a melody composed by Madame Sievers; and the fine quartet from Weber's Oberon was given by Madame Alvsleben, Miss Steele, Mr Bentham, and Mr Finlayson. A new song, by Mrs Bartholomew, entitled "The Cuckoo" was also introduced most successfully by Miss Steele. The instrumental portion included a capital violoncello solo by Paque on Scotch airs, an excellent pianoforte solo by Mr George Forbes of his own composition, a solo on the harmonium by Madame Sievers, a duet for two pianos by the Misses Kingdon, and Mr John Thomas played a solo on the harp by Alvars, which was very much admired. Mr George Forbes and Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied. (The Era, Sunday, 24 May 1874)

MISS STEELE, an old established favourite of the public, gave her annual concert on Thursday, May 21st, in the Queen's Concert Room, Hanover Square, and, we are glad to say, to a very large assemblage of her friends and patrons. The bénéficiaire was in excellent voice, and sang Miss Gabriel's "Cleansing fires;" a new song, The Cuckoo," by Mrs Bartholomew ; and, with Madame Otto Alvsleben and Mr Santley, the duets, "Giorno d'orrore," and "La ci darem," in all of which she was duly appreciated and applauded. Madame Otto Alvsleben gave with fine effect Benedict's variations on the "Carnival of Venice," and was loudly and deservedly applauded for her brilliant singing. Mr Bentham, in "My Queen " and a song of Verdi's, displayed his voice and singing to the highest advantage, and deservedly received the plaudits of the audience; as did also Mr Finlay Finlayson, a young and rising baritone, who sang a charming new song written for him by Madame de Sievers; he was accompanied by the composer, and it received every justice at his hands. He also sang Signor Tito Mattei's "Non e ver," and joined the other artists in some concerted vocal pieces. Mr Santley, in a song by Mr J. L. Hatton, "Turpin's ride to York," sang with that spirit and artistic feeling which he alone can display, and was encored unanimously. Mdme de Sievers, in a solo on the harmonium, played magnificently, and was loudly applauded, as were the Misses Kingdon in a pianoforte duet by Ketterer. Mr Corney Grain excited the risible faculties of the audience by his excellent comic sketch of The Garden Party. Mr George Forbes, in conjunction with M. Paque, played Beethoven's Sonata in A major, for violoncello and pianoforte, as well as a "valse de concert " of his own composition. Mr John Thomas gave Parish Alvar's harp solo in imitation of a mandoline, receiving loud and deserved applause. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr G. Forbes accompanied the vocal music on the pianoforte. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1874)

Wednesday, 27 May 1874 : Amateur Concert at Bijou Theatre, Bayswater.

AMATEURS AT THE BIJOU THEATRE. At the above-named little house at Bayswater on Wednesday evening last, before a fashionable but by no mean numerous company, a dramatic entertainment (?) was presented, in aid of the building fund of the Harrow Volunteer Drill Hall. The performance was announced to commence at eight o'clock, but, as is too often the case where amateurs are concerned, the virtue of punctuality was despised, and at least half-an-hour was "cut to waste" before the curtain rose on the famous comedy Masks and Faces. The selection was most judicious, for while the various characters which Messrs Tom Taylor and Charles Reade have so happily drawn require no small histrionic ability to do them justice, that ability was is this case not forthcoming, and the result was dreary in the extreme. For the important role of Triplet powers of no ordinary kind are requisite - powers which can now touch the strings of mirth - now draw upon our deepest sympathies. These powers were not discoverable in Mr N. A. Hunt, who essayed the character, although it is only fair to say that he improved considerably as the piece progressed. Then there were Mr C. Vokes, whose action as Sir Chas. Pomander was confined to the twirling of his incipient moustache ; Mr Walter Edmond, who, as Ernest Vane, was jerky and spasmodic, and who, in his opening speech, fixed his eyes on the ceiling with amusing intensity ; Mr H. King, whose only idea of "making-up," as Snarl, was the smearing of his cheeks in a style which gave him the appearance of not having washed his face for a month; Mr W. Brestin, who, as Soaper, talked as though his mouth was filled with plums; Mr Yardley, who, as Quit, was queer; Mrs Renatus, who, as Kitty Olive, knew little of the text, and in that little was terribly indistinct ; and Mrs Holmes, who was far too deliberate for Saucy Peg Woffington, and who gave us a peg with no vivacity hung upon it. With all these important characters inadequately represented, what wonder that the whole performance was flat, stale, and unprofitable. But there were one or two redeeming points. Mr Fairfield played very well indeed as Cibber, the butterfly of long standing; Mr O. Whiteside was acceptably humorous as Colander, the "flunkey" with a somewhat extensive estimate of his own importance. Jack Burdock, the old and faithful servant of Vane, had a good representative in Mr A. T. Olive ; while as Mistress Vane, the neglected wife, Mrs Davidsons played very tolerably. The remaining characters in the cast were filled by Miss Clifford, Miss Violet Holmes, &c. The only other items in the bills was The Steeple Chase, in which Mr N. A. Hunt appeared as Tittums, supported by Messrs Fairfield Byrom, Whiteside, Breslu, Olive, Mrs Renatus, Mrs Lennox Browne, and Miss Clifford. The proceedings were enlivened by some excellent music, under the direction of Mr Lindsay Sloper. (The Era, Sunday, 31 May 1874)

Wednesday, 27 May 1874 : Lady O'Brien's Evening Party [Date Approx].

In our short notice in Wednesday's impression of Lady O'Brien's evening party mention should have been made of the distinguished success obtained by Madame Hortense Damani and M. Armand des Rousseau in some comedies de salon, and by the latter artist's effective singing of several chansonnettes, accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Morning Post, Saturday, 27 June 1874)

Friday, 5 June 1874 : Miss Elizabeth Philp's Grand Evening Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MISS ELIZABETH PHILP begs to announce that her GRAND EVENING CONCERT will take place at ST JAMES'S HALL, on FRIDAY, June 5, 1874. Artists - Mdlle Nita Gaetano, Miss Elizabeth Philp. Mdme Edna Hall Miss Antoinette Sterling, Miss Marion Severn, and Mdme Osborne Williams, Mr W. H. Cummings, Herr Heine Hugo, and Mr Santley. Pianoforte. - Mr W. G. Coenen : violoncello - Herr Auguste Biene. Conductors - Sir Julius Benedict, Mr W. Ganz, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Mr Hamilton Clarke, and Mr Alberto Randegger. Numbered sofa stalls, 10s. 6d. ; reserved balcony stalls, 5s. : balcony and area, 3s. : gallery and orchestra, 1s. Tickets of Cramer & Co. ; Chappell ; Mitchell; Keith, Prowse & Co. ; and Austin; Also of Miss PHILP. 67, Gloucester Crescent, Regent's Park. (The Musical world, Saturday, 30 May 1874)

MISS ELIZABETH PHILP begs to announce that her Grand EVENING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, on FRIDAY, June 5. Artists : Madlle. Nita Gaetano, Miss Elizabeth Philp, and Madame Edna Hall ; Miss Marion Severn, and Madame Osborne Williams ; Mr. W. H. Cummings. Herr Heine Hugo, and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte : Mr. W. Coenen : violoncello : Herr Auguste Van Biene. Conductors : Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. W. Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Hamilton Clarke, and Mr. Alberto Randegger. Numbered sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.: reserved balcony stalls, 5s.; balcony and area, 3s ; gallery and orchestra, 1s.- Tickets of Cramer and Co, Chappell, Mitchell, Keith, Prowse, and Austin ; also of Miss Philp, 67, Gloucester-crescent, Regents-park. (The Standard, Wednesday, 3 June 1874) (Also: Morning Post, Wednesday, 3 June 1874.)

MISS ELIZABETH PHILP begs to announce that her Grand EVENING CONCERT will take place at St. James's Hall, THIS DAY (FRIDAY). Artists : Madlle. Nita Gaetano, Miss Elizabeth Philp, and Madame Edna Hall ; Miss Marion Severn, and Madame Osborne Williams ; Mr. W. H. Cummings. Herr Heine Hugo, and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte : Mr. W. Coenen : violoncello : Herr Auguste Van Biene. Conductors : Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. W. Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Hamilton Clarke, and Mr. Alberto Randegger. Numbered sofa stalls, 10s. 6d.: reserved balcony stalls, 5s.; balcony and area, 3s ; gallery and orchestra, 1s.- Tickets of Cramer and Co, Chappell, Mitchell, Keith, Prowse, and Austin ; also of Miss Philp, 67, Gloucester-crescent, Regents-park. (Morning Post, Friday, 5 June 1874)

Saturday, 6 June 1874 : Miss Kate Santley's First Benefit Morning Concert at Gaiety Theatre.

GAIETY THEATRE - Miss KATE SANTLEY'S FIRST BENEFIT MORNING PERFORMANCE, June 6. SANTLEY will Sing a NEW SONG, composed expressly for her, for this occasion, by the celebrated Charles Lecocq. composer of "La Fille de Madame Angot." GAIETY THEATRE - GRAND CONCERT.- PAULINE RITA Madame Demerie Lablache (of the Royal Italian Opera). Mr. Selwyn Graham, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. &c, at Miss KATE SANTLEY's BENEFIT, June 6. (The Standard, Thursday, 4 June 1874)

Monday, 8 June 1874 : Sir Julius Benedict's Annual Grand Morning Concert at Floral Hall, Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden.

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT, Floral Hall, MONDAY, June 8, 1874, to commence at two o'clock.- Vocalists : Madame Adelina Patti, Madame Vilda, Madlle. Albani, and Madame Sinico ; Mesdlles. Scalchi, Smeroschi, Bianchi, Pezzotta, and D'Angeri ; Signori Bolis, Bettini, Sabater, and Nicolini ; Signori Cotogni, Ciampi, Capponi, and Bagagiolo ; M. Maurel, and M. Faure. The celebrated Swedish Ladies' Quartet- Hilda Widerberg, Maria Pettersson, Amy Aberg, and Wilhelmina Soederlund. Pianoforte: Madlle. Maria Krebs, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Mr. Charles Hallé. Violin, Madame Norman-Neruda. Harp, Mr. John Thomas. Conductors: Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani; Signor Randegger, Signor F. Berger, and Herr W. Ganz. Stalls, £1 1s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats in balcony, 7s. 6d. and 5s.; unreserved seats in area, 5s.; gallery, 2s. 6d. Tickets at Mr. E. Hall's box-office; under the portico of the Theatre; Mitchell, Bubb, Chappell. Ollivier, Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street; Keith, Prowse, 48, Cheapside; Hays, 4, Royal Exchange-building; Mr. Hayes, 201, Regent-street; Austin, St. James's Hall; and Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester square. (Morning Post, Monday, 18 May 1874)

s the Duke of TECK. Her Royal Highness Princess MARY, Duchess of TECK. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT begs to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place on MONDAY next, June 8, 1874, to commence at two o'clock. PROGRAMME. Coro, "Ciel die del mondo" (Guglielmo Tell) (Rossini), by the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Harmonium Obbligato, Mr. Pittman. German Songs, "Lockung" (Dessauer), and "The Bird Song" (Taubert), Madlle Bianchi. Part Song, "Evening Thoughts " (J. Ahlstrom). The Swedish Ladies' Vocal Quartett, by Madlle. Hilda Wideberg, Madlle. Amy Aberg, Madame Maria Petterson, and Madlle. Wilhelmina Soderlund. Cavatina, ''Fanciulle che il core" (Dinorah) (Meyerbeer), Madlle. Scalchi. Variations pour la Voix (Proch), Madlle. Carlotta Patti (her first appearance this season). Solo, pianoforte, " Traumeswirren" (Schumann), "Hark, hark, the lark" (Schubert and Liszt), Madlle. Marie Krebs. Aria, "Ach ich liebte" (Il Seraglio), (Mozart), Madame Vilda (her first appearance in England these three years). Romanza, "Figlia d'Arina" (Benedict), Signor Nicolini. First Allegro from Concerto for Pianoforte (arranged for two pianos by Mr. Charles Hallé) (Benedict), Mr. Charles Hallé and Sir Julius Benedict. Aria, "II monaco "(Meyerbeer), Signor Bagagiolo. Aria, "Fisso in ansia questi campi," first time (La vie pour le Tzar) (Glinka), Madlle. Albani. Aria, " Salve, dimora casta" (Faust e Margherita, (Gounod). Aria " Ernani, involami" (Ernani), (Verdi) Madame Adelina. Romance - for violin (first time), (Benedict), Madame Norman-Neruda, Harp Obbligato, Mr. John Thomas. Ballad "The last rose of summer" (Moore), Madlle. Albani. Valse Brillante (first time), (Visetti), composed expressly for Madame Adelina Patti (accompanied by the Composer). Romance, " A toi les songes du bonheur" (Mendelssohn), M. Maurel. Song, "The bird that came in Spring " (Benedict), Madame Adelina Patti, Flute Obbligato, Mr. Radcliff. Quartetto, "Un di se ben," Rigoletto (Verdi): Madlle. Albani, Madlle. Scalchi, Signor Bolis, and Signor Graziani. Air, "Les Rameaux " (Faure), M. Faure, and the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Harmonium Obbligato (Mr. Pittman). Aria, "Sia qualunque delle figlie," Cenerentola (Rossini), Signor Ciampi. Serenade, " " (Gounod), Madlle. Smeroschi. Violoncello Obbligato (M. Paque). Swedish National Dance, The Swedish Ladies' Quartett: by Madlle. Hilda Wideberg, Madlle. Amy Aberg, Madame Maria Petterson, and Madlle. Wilhelmina Soderlund. Quartett - for four performers on Two Pianofortes, "Andante" (Benedict), "Posthumous Mazurka" (arranged by Sir J. Benedict) Chopin : Madlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict. "Coro de Cacciatori " (Der Freyschutz) (Weber), by the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Conductors -Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani, Signor Randegger, Signor F. Berger, and Herr W. Ganz. Stalls, £1 1s; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats in balcony, 7s. 6d. and 5s.; unreserved seats in area, 5s.; gallery, 2s. 6d. Applications for tickets to be made to Mr. E. Hall, at the box-office under the portico of the theatre ; also to Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Bubb, Messrs. Chappell, Mr. R. W. Ollivier, Messrs. Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street ; Messrs. Harrison and Co., St. James' s-street ; Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside ; Mr. Hays, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings ; Mr. Hayes's West-end agency, -201, Regent-street ; to Mr. Austin, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly ; and to Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester-square. (London Observer, Sunday, 31 May 1874) (Also: Daily News, Thursday, 4 June 1874; Daily News, Tuesday, 2 June 1874.)

FLORAL HALL, Royal Italian Opera, Covent garden. Under the Immediate Patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES. Her Royal Highness the Princess of WALES, His Royal Highness the Duke of EDINBURGH. Her Imperial Highness the Duchess of EDINBURGH. his Royal Highness the Prince CHRISTIAN. Her Royal Highness the Princess CHRISTIAN, His Serene Highness the Duke of TECK. Her Royal Highness Princess MARY, Duchess of TECK. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT begs to announce that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place on MONDAY next, June 8, 1874, to commence at two o'clock. PROGRAMME. Coro, "Ciel die del mondo" (Guglielmo Tell) (Rossini), by the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Harmonium Obbligato, Mr. Pittman. German Songs, "Lockung" (Dessauer), and "The Bird Song" (Taubert), Madlle Bianchi. Part Song, "Evening Thoughts " (J. Ahlstrom). The Swedish Ladies' Vocal Quartett, by Madlle. Hilda Wideberg, Madlle. Amy Aberg, Madame Maria Petterson, and Madlle. Wilhelmina Soderlund. Cavatina, ''Fanciulle che il core" (Dinorah) (Meyerbeer), Madlle. Scalchi. Variations pour la Voix (Proch), Madlle. Carlotta Patti (her first appearance this season). Solo, pianoforte, " Traumeswirren" (Schumann), "Hark, hark, the lark" (Schubert and Liszt), Madlle. Marie Krebs. Aria, "Ach ich liebte" (Il Seraglio), (Mozart), Madame Vilda (her first appearance in England these three years). Romanza, "Figlia d'Arina" (Benedict), Signor Nicolini. First Allegro from Concerto for Pianoforte (arranged for two pianos by Mr. Charles Hallé) (Benedict), Mr. Charles Hallé and Sir Julius Benedict. Aria, "II monaco "(Meyerbeer), Signor Bagagiolo. Aria, "Fisso in ansia questi campi," first time (La vie pour le Tzar) (Glinka), Madlle. Albani. Aria, " Salve, dimora casta" (Faust e Margherita, (Gounod). Aria " Ernani, involami" (Ernani), (Verdi) Madame Adelina. Romance - for violin (first time), (Benedict), Madame Norman-Neruda, Harp Obbligato, Mr. John Thomas. Ballad "The last rose of summer" (Moore), Madlle. Albani. Valse Brillante (first time), (Visetti), composed expressly for Madame Adelina Patti (accompanied by the Composer). Romance, " A toi les songes du bonheur" (Mendelssohn), M. Maurel. Song, "The bird that came in Spring " (Benedict), Madame Adelina Patti, Flute Obbligato, Mr. Radcliff. Quartetto, "Un di se ben," Rigoletto (Verdi): Madlle. Albani, Madlle. Scalchi, Signor Bolis, and Signor Graziani. Air, "Les Rameaux " (Faure), M. Faure, and the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Harmonium Obbligato (Mr. Pittman). Aria, "Sia qualunque delle figlie," Cenerentola (Rossini), Signor Ciampi. Serenade, " " (Gounod), Madlle. Smeroschi. Violoncello Obbligato (M. Paque). Swedish National Dance, The Swedish Ladies' Quartett: by Madlle. Hilda Wideberg, Madlle. Amy Aberg, Madame Maria Petterson, and Madlle. Wilhelmina Soderlund. Quartett - for four performers on Two Pianofortes, "Andante" (Benedict), "Posthumous Mazurka" (arranged by Sir J. Benedict) Chopin : Madlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict. "Coro de Cacciatori " (Der Freyschutz) (Weber), by the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Conductors -Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani, Signor Randegger, Signor F. Berger, and Herr W. Ganz. Stalls, £1 1s; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats in balcony, 7s. 6d. and 5s.; unreserved seats in area, 5s.; gallery, 2s. 6d. Applications for tickets to be made to Mr. E. Hall, at the box-office under the portico of the theatre ; also to Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Bubb, Messrs. Chappell, Mr. R. W. Ollivier, Messrs. Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street ; Messrs. Harrison and Co., St. James' s-street ; Messrs. Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48, Cheapside ; Mr. Hays, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings ; Mr. Hayes's West-end agency, -201, Regent-street ; to Mr. Austin, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly ; and to Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester-square. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 2 June 1874) (Also: Daily News, Saturday, 6 June 1874.)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT, Floral Hall, MONDAY, June 8, 1874, to commence at two o'clock.- Vocalists : Madame Adelina Patti, Madame Carlotta Patti, Madame Vilda, Madlle. Albani, and Madame Sinico ; Mesdlles. Scalchi, Smeroschi, Sinico, Bianchi, Pezzotta, and D'Angeri ; Signori Bolis, Bettini, Sabater, and Nicolini ; Signori Cotogni, Ciampi, Capponi, and Bagagiolo ; M. Maurel, and M. Faure. The celebrated Swedish Ladies' Quartet- Hilda Widerberg, Maria Pettersson, Amy Aberg, and Wilhelmina Soederlund. Pianoforte: Madlle. Maria Krebs, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Mr. Charles Hallé. Violin, Madame Norman-Neruda. Harp, Mr. John Thomas. Conductors: Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani; Signor Randegger, Signor F. Berger, and Herr W. Ganz. Stalls, £1 1s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d.; reserved seats in balcony, 7s. 6d. and 5s.; unreserved seats in area, 5s.; gallery, 2s. 6d. Tickets at Mr. E. Hall's box-office; under the portico of the Theatre; Mitchell, Bubb, Chappell. Ollivier, Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street; Keith, Prowse, 48, Cheapside; Hays, 4, Royal Exchange-building; Mr. Hayes, 201, Regent-street; Austin, St. James's Hall; and Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester square. (The Standard, Wednesday, 3 June 1874) (Also: The Standard, Thursday, 4 June 1874.)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT. One of the chief events of the season is Sir J. Benedict's concert, and if it were necessary, as no doubt it is possible, to write a history of these annual gatherings, no more suggestive chronicle of the progress of musical art and the state of popular favouritism with regard to the performers at these concerts could be found in any similar entertainment. Every artist of eminence on his or her time has been heard at one or more of these concerts, while the contriver of all these pleasures. Sir Julius Benedict like the rock on a firm basin, witnesses the ebb and flow of the tide of artistic power, and remains to all appearing unchanged and unimpaired. Long may he continue so, will probably be the sentiment echoed by those who were present at his concert of yesterday ; and as they were as many as the Floral Hall could conveniently contain, the sentiment will be widely spread. The programme contained more than five-and-twenty pieces culled from all sources :-Italian music represented by Rossini, Verdi, and Visetti ; German music by Weber, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Meyerbeer, Taubert and Dessauer; French music by Gounod, Maton, and Faure; Hungarian music by Chopin, Liszt and Proch ; Swedish music by Ahlstrom, Russian music by Glinka, Irish music by Moore, and English music by Benedict. A like variety of nationalities distinguished the performers, as the recapitulation of their names will show without further distinction : -Madlle. Albani, Madlle Bianchi, Madlle. Carlotta Patti, Madame Vilda, Madlle Scalchi, Madlle. Marie Marimon, Madlle. Smeroschi, the Swedish ladies quartet, and Madame Adelina Patti, with Signor Bolis, Signor Bagagiolo, M. Maurel, Signor Graziani, Signor Ciampi, and M. Faure, as interpreters of the vocal music; Madame Norman-Neruda, Madlle. Krebs, Mr. Charles Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict as exponents of the instrumental section, the three last named, with Madlle. Marie Krebs, performing on two pianofortes an original "Andante," and an arrangement of Chopin's "Posthumous Mazurka," with great effect, the lady contributing later a pianoforte solo by Liszt. Madlle. Bianchi sang two German songs with much sweetness of expression ; Madlle. Carlotta Patti's beautiful voice and perfect execution were well heard in Proch's familiar air with variations ; Madame Vilda's fine singing and artistic style telling well in the aria of Mozart's chosen by her; Madlle. Marimon, by her brilliant vocalisation in the "Vocal Valse" by Maton, awakening loud applause Madlle. Scalchi sang the cavatina "Fanciulle che il core " from "Dinorah," and Madlle. Smeroschi Gounod's charming serenade, "Quand tu chantes," with due recognition." Signor Ciampi in the aria from "Cenerentola," Signor Graziani in Verdi's "Eri su," as also M. Maurel and Signor Bagagiolo, delivered their morceaux in splendid style the new tenor, Signor Bolis, displaying qualifications of no common order in his aria, and M. Faure, as usual singing a song of his own, "Des Rameaux," with all the art of which he is so consummate a master. The greatest honours of the concert were divided between Madlle. Albani and Madame Adelina Patti, the latter singing the scena from "Ernani," and a beautiful song of Benedict's, "The Bird that came in Spring " (with flute obbligato by Mr. Radcliff), with all the charm of her own individuality, and the former delivering Glinka's line song from the opera "La Vie pour le Czar," with unapproachable purity of expression and dramatic power. In this, as in the Irish melody, "The Last Rose of Summer," it was plainly apparent how greatly Madlle. Albani had improved in volume of voice and elegance of style since last season, although then it seemed scarcely possible that a higher advance upon her previous powers could have been made within so short a period. In addition to the items already mentioned, Madame Norman-Neruda played a "Romance" for the violin with harp accompaniment (Mr. John Thomas), composed by Sir Julius Benedict, one of his most elegant conceptions, and Mr. Charles Hallé performed .the first allegro from a concerto by the concert giver, arranged by him for two pianofortes, having the composer as his confrere, with a brilliant result. The Swedish ladies' quartet gave their part-songs with every delicacy of light and shade ; and the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera opened and closed the concert with two pieces by Rossini and Weber, Mr. Pittmann presiding at the harmonium. Sir Julius Benedict was remarkably well received, the audience seemingly expressing in their plaudits their delight at his ability as entrepreneur in providing a programme which may be well considered as an epitome of the London musical season. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 9 June 1874)

Sir Julius Benedict's concert, though it does not by any means consist of operatic music alone, is yet connected with the opera both through the locality in which it is given and through the artists who take part in it. In addition to Mdlle. Carlotta Patti (who sang very brilliantly Proch's air with variations) and a host of instrumentalists, among whom Mdme. Norman-Neruda, Mdlle. Krebs, Mr. Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict himself may be named, all the leading vocalists of the Royal Italian Opera were heard. M. Faure sang an air of his own composition, Signor Graziani " Eri tu" from "Un Ballo in Maschera," Mdlle. Smeroschi Gounod's " Quand tu chantes," Mdlle. Marimion the brilliant vocal waltz by Maton which she executes so effectively in the music lesson scene of the "Barber of Seville;" and so on. Mdme. Adelina Patti introduced and rendered with true poetic feeling a tender and fanciful composition by Sir Julius Benedict called "The Bird that came in Spring" (flute obbligato, Mr. Radcliffe), and delivered in proper dramatic style Elvira's air from "Ernani" "Ernani involami" seemed not long since all that was likely to remain of Verdi's once celebrated opera. But Mdme. Patti has resuscitated the personage of Elvira, and, through Elvira, the whole work. Nothing more tragic or more touching than Mdme. Patti's performance in the final trio of "Ernani" has ever been seen on the operatic stage. But Mdme. Patti's singing on Monday at the Floral Hall reminded us that, apart from her acting, her singing of Verdi's music is particularly admirable; so that for the sake of "Ernani involami" alone one might go to hear the opera to which it belongs. A very different kind of air was contributed by Mdlle. Albani, who sang for the first time in England, if not for the first time absolutely, the principal soprano solo from Glinka's "Life for the Czar." The inhabitants of Western Europe may be broadly divided into those who imagine the ordinary language of Russians to be French and those who imagine it to be German. Mr. Gye, manager of the Royal Italian Opera would seem to belong to the former category, Mr. Cusins, director of her Majesty's private band, to the latter. In any case, the editor of the Royal Italian Opera programmes persists in calling Glinka's much-talked-of but comparatively unknown opera "La Vie pour le Tzar," thereby suggesting that this national Russian work is based on a libretto written in the French language; while Mr. Cusins, when from time to time he borrows from it one or more pieces for a Court concert, describes it in German as " Das Leben fur den Czar." The opera manager and the Court conductor ought to come to an understanding on the subject, when, duly advised, they would no doubt arrive at the conclusion that it was open to them to give the work its original Russian title, "Jisn za Tsarya," or the title under which it has been played in Italy, "La Vita per lo Tsar," or its proper English title, "Life for the Czar." The German title, however, and in a still greater degree the French one, are quite out of place. Glinka's opera has been published with a German text, but never represented in Germany. No French version of the opera has been made, nor has it ever been represented in France. French, in fact, is the one leading language of Europe which is altogether foreign to it. More important, however, than all this is the fact that Mdlle. Albani sang the air in question very beautifully, and doubtless much better than it ever was sung before, either in Russia or in Italy. It will have occurred to many patrons who heard the air that it is not particularly Russian in character. In fact, when the composers of so-called "national" operas are not writing ballet music or introducing popular ballads they cease to be national. In the really dramatic portions of a "national" opera - all the musical dialogues, all the concerted pieces-are written in a musical language which is that of the whole civilized world. As Mdlle. Albani takes kindly to Glinka's music and sings it with genuine appreciation, it is to be regretted that an opportunity has not been afforded her of appearing in his most celebrated opera. Probably it will be brought out for the next season. Besides the air from "Life for the Czar," Madlle. Albani sang with the most charming expression the "Last Rose of Summer," which might have been, but happily was not, announced in the original German of Flotow's opera as " Die letzte Rose." As a whole, the concert was brilliantly successful. (Pall Mall Gazette, Wednesday, 10 June 1874)

The annual concert given by Sir Julius Benedict has been for years the most attractive musical presented to the and since the elimination of an orchestral band from the original Sir Julius favours the audience he brings together in the Floral Hall with any important work from his he never omits marking the occasion of his annual benefit by some reference to his exceptional … A glance at the programme of Monday afternoon showed whilst the displays of executive art would be as rich and as varied as a treat was also prepared for those musically educated persons capable of appreciating the ideality and musicianship of a great and desirous of knowing what new faxoies the composer of the gorgeous symphony in 3 minor had clothed with his characteristic … A romance for violins with harp assigned to Norman Neruda and John formed the most attractive … although an elaborate was acknowledged to be a splendid contribution to a very limited … Admirably played by the two artistes who were honoured with its … the Romance was listened to with very great interest and immensely applauded. The allegro from Sir Julius piano forte … The Bird that came in and a quartet for four performers on two pianofortes were the other contributions from the pen of the beneficiaire which graced the … The list of artistes included not only the strength of Gyes but many eminent … The vocalists were Madame Carlotta Patti and Madame Signori and the pianistes were Charles Hallé and Lindsay Sloper … the Norman Neruda the … In addition to these artistes the Swedish Ladies Quartet appeared and sang some of their national songs and the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera … Nearly all the pieces executed by these artistes are so intimately associated with the irtaJefrtx that there is no need to recite … thanks to Adelina a new song by the esteemed was heard for the first time in and relieved the monotony of a succession of operatic … Viijttis new although modestly fftytod a for the it proclaimed its composer a thorough adept in writing for the … and may be referred to with advantage by those who learn the secret of Italian … As Tisetti's song was applauded and encored a success was achieved which will ensure … (Hour, Wednesday, 10 June 1874)

Sir Julius Benedict's Concert. The annual concert of Sir Julius Benedict on Monday afternoon brought together one of the most crowded and brilliant audiences ever assembled in Floral hall. We have only one fault to find with the programme. Out of a selection of from 25 to 30 pieces, a more important share might have been fairly claimed by the concert-giver. At Benedict's annual concert it is natural enough to suppose that Benedict's music should be one of the chief features, and occupy a prominent position; but this was not the case - and, indeed, is rarely, if ever, the case. We do not ask for orchestral music where there is no orchestra, but we have a right to demand an equivalent. Sir Julius Benedict having shown his mastery of all styles, some new and carefully considered works from his untiring pen, written expressly for the occasion, would have been doubly acceptable. Among the pieces set down bearing his name were the first movement of a pianoforte concerto, arranged for two performers (Mr. Charles Hallé and the composer), and two movements - the one an andante, by Sir Julius himself, the other a "posthumous" mazurka by Chopin - arranged for four performers on two pianofortes (Mdlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. P. R. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict). This last was to be the penultimate number in the programme-a very unfavourable place in so lengthy an entertainment. There was also a graceful and melodious Romance for violin, with accompaniment of harp obbligato. That Mdme. Norman-Neruda, legitimate "Queen of violinists," played her part in this to perfection will be taken for granted; as also that the harp accompaniment could not have been intrusted to abler hands than those of Mr. John Thomas. Here, at least, was novelty, and a welcome novelty, as was manifested by the general and hearty applause which greeted it. In the vocal way, Sir Julius only vouchsafed a single piece, but that was worth a dozen ordinary trifles. "The bird that came in Spring" is one of the prettiest songs of recent days, and the unaffected manner in which it was sung by Mdme. Adelina Patti, admirably accompanied by Mr. Radcliff, "flute obbligato," obtained for it a well-merited encore. About the remainder we must speak in general terms. Nearly all the chief singers of Mr. Gye's company took part in the concert, and enhanced Its attractions with pieces more or less of a popular character. Mdme. Adelina Patti, for example, gave a new valse, written expressly for her by Signor Vissetti, as well as Ernani Involami," both encored, and "Home, sweet home," substituted for the last; Mdlle. Albani sang an air from the Russian Glinka's Vie pour le Tzar (encored); also the "Last Rose of Summer" (encored, and "Robin Adair" substituted); Mdlle. Vilda introduced an air from Mozart's Seraglio (recalled); Mdlle. Scalchi, an air from Dinorah; M. Maurel, a romance by Mendelssohn; M. Faure, his own chanson, "Les Rameaux," accompanied by Mr. Pittman on the harmonium (encored); Signor Bolis, "Salve Dimora," and so on. Apart from the company of the Royal Italian Opera, other well-esteemed artists appeared, and among them Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, who, being encored in the bolero from the Vêpres Siciliennes, substituted "Within a mile of Edinburgh town" -a good proof of versatility. The Swedish Ladies' Vocal Quartet, who, at the Monday Popular Concerts, some time since, created so favourable an impression, gave a very pleasing part-song by T. Ahlstrom, and were put down, nearly at the end of the programme, for one of their Swedish National Dances. Last, not least, Mdlle. Marie Krebs played two pianoforte solos, by Schumann and Liszt, and she also was called back. We cannot enter into further particulars. Mdlles. Smeoschi and Bianchi, Signor Ciampi, M. Paque (violoncellist), to say nothing of the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera, were all put down for something, and how much was inevitably missed by a large number of the audience may be left to conjecture. The accompanists at the pianoforte ("conductors", as they are styled) were Herr W. Ganz, and Signors Vianesi, Bevignani, Randegger, and F. Berger. There are "monster concerts" (as Jullien christened them) and "monster concerts," but no one knows how to construct the programme of a "monster concert" with such excellent taste and so keen an eye to contrast and variety as Sir Julius Benedict. (The Times, Thursday, 11 June 1874) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 13 June 1874.)

We received no admission for Sir Julius Benedict's Concert. The following notice is from the Times : - Sir Julius Benedict's Concert. The annual concert of Sir Julius Benedict on Monday afternoon brought together one of the most crowded and brilliant audiences ever assembled in Floral hall. We have only one fault to find with the programme. Out of a selection of from 25 to 30 pieces, a more important share might have been fairly claimed by the concert-giver. At Benedict's annual concert it is natural enough to suppose that Benedict's music should be one of the chief features, and occupy a prominent position; but this was not the case - and, indeed, is rarely, if ever, the case. We do not ask for orchestral music where there is no orchestra, but we have a right to demand an equivalent. Sir Julius Benedict having shown his mastery of all styles, some new and carefully considered works from his untiring pen, written expressly for the occasion, would have been doubly acceptable. Among the pieces set down bearing his name were the first movement of a pianoforte concerto, arranged for two performers (Mr. Charles Hallé and the composer), and two movements - the one an andante, by Sir Julius himself, the other a "posthumous" mazurka by Chopin - arranged for four performers on two pianofortes (Mdlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. P. R. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict). This last was to be the penultimate number in the programme-a very unfavourable place in so lengthy an entertainment. There was also a graceful and melodious Romance for violin, with accompaniment of harp obbligato. That Mdme. Norman-Neruda, legitimate "Queen of violinists," played her part in this to perfection will be taken for granted; as also that the harp accompaniment could not have been intrusted to abler hands than those of Mr. John Thomas. Here, at least, was novelty, and a welcome novelty, as was manifested by the general and hearty applause which greeted it. In the vocal way, Sir Julius only vouchsafed a single piece, but that was worth a dozen ordinary trifles. "The bird that came in Spring" is one of the prettiest songs of recent days, and the unaffected manner in which it was sung by Mdme. Adelina Patti, admirably accompanied by Mr. Radcliff, "flute obbligato," obtained for it a well-merited encore. About the remainder we must speak in general terms. Nearly all the chief singers of Mr. Gye's company took part in the concert, and enhanced Its attractions with pieces more or less of a popular character. Mdme. Adelina Patti, for example, gave a new valse, written expressly for her by Signor Vissetti, as well as Ernani Involami," both encored, and "Home, sweet home," substituted for the last; Mdlle. Albani sang an air from the Russian Glinka's Vie pour le Tzar (encored); also the "Last Rose of Summer" (encored, and "Robin Adair" substituted); Mdlle. Vilda introduced an air from Mozart's Seraglio (recalled); Mdlle. Scalchi, an air from Dinorah; M. Maurel, a romance by Mendelssohn; M. Faure, his own chanson, "Les Rameaux," accompanied by Mr. Pittman on the harmonium (encored); Signor Bolis, "Salve Dimora," and so on. Apart from the company of the Royal Italian Opera, other well-esteemed artists appeared, and among them Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, who, being encored in the bolero from the Vêpres Siciliennes, substituted "Within a mile of Edinburgh town" -a good proof of versatility. The Swedish Ladies' Vocal Quartet, who, at the Monday Popular Concerts, some time since, created so favourable an impression, gave a very pleasing part-song by T. Ahlstrom, and were put down, nearly at the end of the programme, for one of their Swedish National Dances. Last, not least, Mdlle. Marie Krebs played two pianoforte solos, by Schumann and Liszt, and she also was called back. We cannot enter into further particulars. Mdlles. Smeoschi and Bianchi, Signor Ciampi, M. Paque (violoncellist), to say nothing of the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera, were all put down for something, and how much was inevitably missed by a large number of the audience may be left to conjecture. The accompanists at the pianoforte ("conductors", as they are styled) were Herr W. Ganz, and Signors Vianesi, Bevignani, Randegger, and F. Berger. There are "monster concerts" (as Jullien christened them) and "monster concerts," but no one knows how to construct the programme of a "monster concert" with such excellent taste and so keen an eye to contrast and variety as Sir Julius Benedict. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 12 June 1874)

Sir Julius Benedict's concert, though it does not by any means consist of operatic music alone, is yet connected with the opera both through the locality in which it is given and through the artists who take part in it. In addition to Mdlle. Carlotta Patti (who sang very brilliantly Proch's air with variations) and a host of instrumentalists, among whom Mdme. Norman-Neruda, Mdlle. Krebs, Mr. Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict himself may be named, all the leading vocalists of the Royal Italian Opera were heard. M. Faure sang an air of his own composition, Signor Graziani "Eri tu" from "Un Ballo in Maschera," Mdlle. Smeroschi Gounod's "Quand tu chantes," Mdlle. Marimon the brilliant vocal waltz by Maton which she executes so effectively in the music lesson scene of the "Barber of Seville;" and so on. Mdme. Adelina Patti introduced and rendered with true poetic feeling a tender and fanciful composition by Sir Julius Benedict called " The Bird that came in Spring " (?ute obbligato, Mr. Radcliffe), and delivered in proper dramatic style Elvira's air from "Ernani" "Ernani involami" seemed not long since all that was likely to remain of Verdi's once celebrated opera. But Mdme. Patti has resuscitated the personage of Elvira, and, through Elvira, the whole work. Nothing more tragic or more touching than Mdme. Patti's performance in the ?nal trio of "Ernani" has ever been seen on the operatic stage. But Mdme. Patti's singing on Monday at the Floral Hall reminded us that, apart from her acting, her singing of Verdi's music is particularly admirable; so that for the sake of "Ernani involami" alone one might go to hear the opera to which it belongs. A very different kind of air was contributed by Mdlle. Albani, who sang for the ?rst time in England, if not for the ?rst time absolutely, the principal soprano solo from Glinka's "Life for the Czar." (Pall Mall Budget, Friday, 12 June 1874)

FLORAL HALL.- SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT. For many years this annual event has been among the most attractive features of our musical season. The long and honourable career which Sir J. Benedict has pursued since his adoption of this country as his home has earned for him, general personal esteem and respect; while his professional powers, natural and acquired, are such - whether as pianist or composer - as fully to have justified the high anticipations which his master (the illustrious Carl Maria von Weber) formed of the future of his pupil. In his earlier days a brilliant solo performer, Sir J. Benedict yet a retains that facility of mochanism and cultivated style which have rendered his fulfilment of the office of accompanyist at the pianoforte so valuable at the many concerts that have been held under his conductorship. Last Monday afternoon was the fourth occasion of Sir J. Benedict's concern being given in the Floral Hall, which building was again filled by a fashionable audience. As in former instances, a copious and varied selection, and a long list of eminent performers - vocal and instrumental - ensured the fullest gratification of all tastes. Madame Adelina Patti gave, with brilliant effect, the scena "Ernani involonni" (from Verdi's Ernani); . a new "Valse Brillante," composed expressly for her by Signor Visetti (who accompanied it), and Sir J. Benedict's song, "The bird that came in spring " (flute obbligato, by Mr. Radcliff). An encore resulted in each case, replied to in the first instance by singing "Home, sweet home." Mdlle. Albani sang (for the first time) the aria "Fisso in ansia questi campi," from Glinka's opera, La vie pour le Czar (encored), and "The last rose of summer" (encored, and replaced by "Robin Adair"). Mdlle. Carlotta Patti made her first appearance this season, and sang the vocal variations by Proch, in which her fluent execution has frequently before been heard. The encore of this was replied to by giving the Scotch ballad, "Within a mile of Edinburgh Toon." Another first appearance this season was that of Madame Vilda, of whom we shall have again to speak in reference to her reappearance at the Royal Italian Opera. Most of the other eminent members of this establishment contributed to Monday's concert, which also included some fine instrumental performances-by Madame Norman-Neruda (violin), Mdlle. Krebs (pianoforte) ; Mr. Charles Hallé and Sir J. Benedict, in an adaptation for two pianos of the first allegro of the concerto composed by the last-named artist, who was also associated (in his own arrangement of a mazurka by Chopin for four performers on two pianos), with Mdlle. Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. F. H. Cowen. The conductors of the concert were Signori Vianesi, Bevignani, Randegger, and Berger, and Mr. W. Ganz. (Daily News, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

… and Herr Heine Ugo[?]. Herr van Biene and Mr, W. Coenen contributed solos (violoncello and piano), and Sir J. Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Hamilton Clarke, and Signor Randegger acted as conductors. The room was filled with a fashionable audience. Sir Julius … [Abridged] (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT This grand annual affair came off in the Floral Hall on Monday afternoon, and lasted from two o'clock until nearly six. All the great artists of the Royal Italian Opera appeared. Mme. Adelina Patti was enthusiastically encored in a new "Valse" by M. Visetti; also in the scena from "Ernani," whereupon she sang "Home, Sweet Home " as a substitute. The Valse is a brilliant composition, but quite according to the conventional form. Mlle. Albani won several encores; she sang those favourite national melodies "The Last Rose of Summer " and "Robert Adair;" also an air from Glinka's opera, "La Vie pour le Tzar," of which a part was repeated. Mlle Carlotta Patti (her first appearance) sang Proch's "Variations pour la Voix," and "Within a Mile of Edinboro' town," the latter in obedience to a recall. Mlle. Krebs played Liszt's "Hungarian Fantasia," and Mme. Norman-Neruda a pretty Romance, composed for her expressly by Sir J. Benedict. Of the eminent composer's own works were produced this piece, the first allegro from his concerto for pianoforte (arranged for two piano. fortes by M. Hallé), a song "The Bird that came in Spring," and a quartette for four performers on two pianofortes, which included an andante by Sir Julius, and his own arrangement of Chopin's posthumous Mazurka. The pianists were Sir Julius, Mlle. Krebs, M. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. F. H. Cowen. The "Swedish Ladies " appeared twice in the course of the matinée. The Floral Hall was crowded to the doors, and the heat - what pen can exaggerate it ! (Musical standard, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

Music in London. Sir Julius Benedict's Concert. - The annual concert of Sir Julius Benedict took place on Monday with its usual éclat, its usual brilliant assemblage of artistes, and its usual crowded audience. It will be sufficient for us to name Mdme. Adelina Patti, Mdme. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. Marimon, Mdlle. Albani, Mdlle. Smeroschi, Mdme. Norman-Neruda, Fraulein. Krebs, Mr. Hallé, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as among the artistes who assisted to show that the composer was surrounded by a party almost unequalled in strength and, it may be added, in popularity, and the result was one of the most varied, albeit inordinately lengthy, concerts of the season. The most interesting and the most novel item in the programme was Mdlle Albani's rendering of the chief soprano solo from Glinka's opera, Life for the Czar, which created a marked impression. The Patti sisters sang with all their wonted charm and brilliancy. (The Choir, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICTS' CONCERT. - This concert, anticipated with great pleasure by all lovers of instrumental and vocal harmony, took place on Monday last in the Floral Hall, and was well attended. The programme contained more than five-and-twenty pieces culled from all sources: - Italian music represented by Rossini, Verdi, and Visetti; German music by Weber, Mendelssohn, Mozart, Meyerbeer, Taubert, and Dessauer; French music by Gounod, Maton, and Faure; Hungarian music by Chopin, Liszt, and Proch; Swedish music by Ahlstrom ; Russian music by Glinka; Irish music by Moore; and English music by Benedict. A like variety of nationalities distinguished the performers, as the recapitulation of their names will show without further distinction :-Mdlle. Albani, Mülle. Bianchi, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Madame Wilda, Mdlle. Scalchi, Mille. Marie Marimon, Mdlle. Smeroschi, the Swedish ladies quartet, and Madame Adelina Patti, with Signor Bolis, Signor Bagagiolo, M. Maurel, Signor Graziani, Signor Ciampi, and M. Faure, as interpreters of the vocal music; Madame Norman-Neruda, Mdlle. Krebs, Mr. Charles Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict as exponents of the instrumental section, the three last named, with Mdlle. Marie Krebs, performing on two pianofortes an original "Andante," and an arrangement of Chopin's "Posthumous Mazurka," with great effect, the lady contributing later a pianoforte solo by Liszt. (Public Opinion, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

CONCERTS. Among the notable concerts given during the past few days we may mention Sir Julius Benedict's annual grand morning concert, which took place at the Floral Hall, as usual, as being one of the most memorable. Sir Julius Benedict's concert is one of the principal events of the season; it is always supported by the creme de la creme of vocal and instrumental talent, and is besides a recognised occasion for the congregation of fashion. This time the principal artistes, and the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera supported the programme, the chief success being made by Mdlle. Albani - a singer after the English heart - in "The Last Rose of Summer," for which, being encored, she substituted "Robin Adair." No artiste within our remembrance has sung these ballads with more charm of style, greater beauty of voice, true sympathy of expression, or simplicity of manner. Madame Adelina Patti was greatly successful with a vocal valse by Visetti (first time), and Mdlle. Carlotta Patti scarcely less so in Proch 's air and variations. Several compositions by the distinguished beneficiaire were produced, including a romance for violin (first time), exquisitely played by Madame Norman-Neruda ; the first allegro from his concerto for pianoforte (arranged for two pianos by Mr. Charles Hallé) ; the song, "The Bird that came in Spring," charmingly vocalised by Madame Adelina Patti; and a quartet for four performers on two pianofortes, played by Mdlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. F. H. Cowan, and Sir Julius Benedict. The concert was, of course, fully and brilliantly attended, and was a complete and emphatic success. (The Standard, Tuesday, 16 June 1874)

Sir Julius Benedict gave his annual concert on the 8th, at the Floral Hall. The programme was well selected, and was of the usual miscellaneous character. It included, amongst other things, the following excerpts from the beneficiaire's works - an arrangement of a posthumous mazurka by Chopin, a pianoforte concerto for four performers, a pianoforte concerto for two performers, and a song, "The Bird that came in spring." Mmes. Adelina Patti, Albani, Vilda, Scalchi, and Krebs, and Messrs. Faure, Maurel, Bagagiolo, Bolis, Graziani, Chas. Hallé, Lindsay Sloper, F. H. Cowen, &c., were amongst the vocal and instrumental artists. With such liberal arrangements the concert was bound to be a success. (Bazaar exchange and mart, and journal of the household, Wednesday, 17 June 1874)

Die Morning Post berichtet über die Matinée, die in der Floral Hall des Covent garden Theaters stattfand und von einem sehr eleganten Publikum höchst zahlreich besucht war, Folgendes: "Das Programm enthielt mehr als 25 aus allen Quellen gesammelte Piecen: Italienische Musik, vertreten durch Rossini, Verdi und Vietti; deutsche Musik, vertreten durch Weber. Mendelssohn, Mozart, Meyerbeer, Taubert und Dessauer; französische Musik, vertreten durch Gounod, Marion und Faure; ungarische Musik, vertreten durch Chopin, Liszt und Proch; schwedische Musik, vertreten durch Ahlstrüm; russische Musik, vertreten durch Glinka: irische Musik, vertreten durch Moore, und englische Musik, vertreten durch Benedikt. Eine gleiche Varietät von Nationalitäten bezeichnete die Vortragenden, wie die Recapitulation ihrer Namen in folgender Ordnung zeigt: Mademoiselle Albani, Mademoiselle Bianchi, Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti, Madame Vilda (Wilt), Mademoiselle Scalchi, Mademoiselle Marie Marimon, Mademoiselle Smeroschi, das schwedische Damenquartett und Madame Adelina Patti (Marquise de Caux); ferner die Signori Bolis, Bagagiolo, M. Maurel, Graziani, Ciampi und Herrn Faure als Dolmetsch der Vocalmusik, Madame Norman-Neruda, Frl. Krebs (die königlich sächsische Hofpianistin aus Dresden), Herr Charles Hallé, Herr Lindsay Sloper, Herr Comen und Sir Julius Benedikt als Exponenten der Instrumental-Section. In die grössten Ehren des Concerts theilten sich Mademoiselle Albani und Madame Adelina Patti, welch' Letztere die Scene aus "Ernani" und ein englisches Lied von Benedikt sang, während Erstere ausser dem irischen Volksliede; "The last Rose of Summer" eine Arie aus Glinka's Oper "Das Leben für den Czar vortrug". Das schwedische Damenquartett sang einige Lieder, und der Chor der Royal Italien Opera eröffnete und schloss das Concert mit zwei Piecen von Rossini und Weber. (Allgemeine musikalische Zeitung, Wednesday, 24 June 1874)

Tuesday, 9 June 1874 : Miss Sophia Flora Heilbron's Farewell Matinée at Tavistock House.

Miss S. F. Heilbron, the accomplished juvenile pianist, had a farewell Matinée at Tavistock House last Tuesday, with the aid of Master Claude Jaquenot, violin ; M. Von Biene, violoncello ; M. Oberthür, harp ; and Mrs. Weldon and Signor Rocca, vocalists. Mr. Hamilton Clarke and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. Miss Heilbron is about to leave London for a tour in America. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 13 June 1874)

Wednesday, 17 June 1874 : Mr. Frederick Archer's Matinée at Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-Square.

Mr. Frederic Archer's matinée on Wednesday at the Queen's Concert-rooms was fully and fashionably attended. Mr. Archer is not only an accomplished organist, holding a sinecure post at the Alexandra Palace (not his fault that the duties are still prospective), but is also an able pianist, as his performances on Wednesday, solo and associated, testified. In Bennett's graceful sestet (Op. 8) he took part, also in a double duet on two pianofortes on themes of Lindsay Sloper arranged by Benedict ; and his solos, some of them his own composition, were rendered with perfect facility and absence of obvious effort, but at the same time with full effect. His associates were Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Sophie Ferrari, Miss Katharine Poyntz, and Mdme. Patey ; Mr. Trelawny Cobham, Mr. Arthur Matthison, Sig. Gustav Garcia, and Mr. L. W. Thomas; Mdlle. Esmeralda Cervantes, for the harp ; Messrs. Palmer and Barnard, violins; Mr. W. E. Evans, viola; Herr A. Brousil, violoncello; Mr. J. H. Wand, contra bass ; and Sir Julius Benedict, Chevalier de Kontski, and Mr. Hargitt on the pianoforte. Mr. Archer's dainty composition "Goldenheart's Test" was very pleasantly sung by Miss Ferrari. Mr. Arthur Matthison, a baritone of excellent compass, who has only recently discovered his true voice, sang with effect, and also read a poem of his own between the parts. He is a good reader with considerable command of pathos of il a des larmes dans la voix. Another entertaining interlude was Mrs. Mayfair's "Morning," a pianoforte and vocal sketch in the John Parry manner by Mr. George Grossmith, Jun. The humours of a fashionable matinée at which a robust amateur sings a mild tenor song about "Moonlight gently falling," and "Whisper to me," in a voice loud enough to command the crew of a man-of-war in a storm, were very funnily developed. Mr. Grossmith, Jun., evidently inherits the paternal talent in this form of caricature. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 19 June 1874)

MR. FREDERICK ARCHER'S annual morning concert took place on Wednesday afternoon at Hanover Square Rooms. Among the most important pieces of a long and varied selection were Bennett's Sestett for piano and strings ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper's "Double Duet " for four performers on two pianos, on themes by Sir Julius Benedict ; and the Chevalier de Kontski's duet for two pianos on the "Huguenots." (The Academy, 1869-1902, 0269-333X, Saturday, 20 June 1874)

Thursday, 25 June 1874 : Mr. Edwin Bending's Concert (Evening) at St. George's Hall, Langham-place.

MR. EDWIN BENDING'S CONCERT THURSDAY EVENING. June 35. ST. GEORGE'S HALL. Langham-place. Artistes : Miss Jessie Jones, Madame Patey, Mr. Mr. Perry Rivers, Mr Wadmore. Flute. Mr. A. Collard. The Lombard M. Society; Pianoforte Mr. Brinley Richards. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr William Carter, and Mr. Edwin Bending. Conductor, Signor Randegger. Commence at eight o'clock. Tickets, 5s., 3s., 2s 1s., had at the Hall. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Tuesday, 23 June 1874)

Monday, 29 June 1874 : Herr Wilhelm Ganz's Annual Grand Morning Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. WILHELM GANZ'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT, MONDAY next, June 29 St James's Hall, at 2.30. Artists: Mesds. Albani. D'Angeri, Scalchi, Liebhart, and Edith Wynne; Signori Bolis, Gardoni, Faure, Foli, and Mr. Santley. Pianoforte: Madame Essipoff and Madlle Marie Krebs, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. F. H. Cowen and Mr Wilhelm Ganz. Violin, Signor Papini; Violoncello, M Paque Conductors: Sir Julius Benedict. Messrs. Randegger Lindsay Sloper, Francesco Berger, and Mr. Wilhelm Ganz. Sofa stalls one guinea; stalls, half a guinea; balcony stalls, half a guinea; balcony, 5s.; back balcony, 3s.; area, 2s. 6d.; admission, 1s. at Chappell's, Ollivier's, Klein's, Mitchell's, Cramer's, Keith Prowses, Austin's, and Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, 15, Queen Anne-street, Cavendish-square, W. (London Observer, Sunday, 21 June 1874) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 22 June 1874; Morning Post, Thursday, 25 June 1874; Daily News, Saturday, 27 June 1874; The Era, Sunday, 28 June 1874.)

MR WILHELM GANZ'S ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT. Monday next, June 29th, St James's Hall, at 2.30. Artists-Mesdames Albani, D'Angeri, Scalchi, Liebhart, and Edith Wynne; Signori Bolis, Gardoni. Graziani, Foli, and Mr Santley. Pianoforte - Madame Essipoff and Mdlle Krebs; Sir Julius Benedict, Mr F. H. Cowen, and Mr Wilhelm Ganz. Violin - Signor Papini. Violoncello - Mons. Paque. Conductors-Sir Julius Benedict, Messrs Randegger, L. Sloper, F. Berger, and Mr Wilhelm Ganz. Sofa stalls, one guinea; stalls, half-a-guinea; balcony stalls, half-a-guinea; balcony, 6s.; back balcony, 3s.; area, 2s. 6d.; admission, 1s. At Chappell's; Ollivier's; Klein's; Mitchell's; Cramer's; Keith Prowse's; Austin's; and Mr Wilhelm Ganz, 15, Queen Anne Street, W, (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 27 June 1874)

ST. JAMES'S HALL. The annual concert given by Mr. Wilhelm Ganz was this year made more attractive than ever, in that for the performance of a very brilliant programme the following artists were engaged:- Madlle. Albani, Madlle. D'Angeri, Madlle. Scalchi, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Alice Fairman. Madame Liebhart, Signor Marini, Signor Graziani, Signor Gardoni, Mr. Trelawny Cobham, Signor Foli, and Mr. Santley as vocalists; Madame Essipoff, Madlle. Marie Krebs, M. Paque, Mr. F. H. Cowan, Signor Papini, Sir Julius Benedict, and the concert-giver as solo instrumentalists; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Randegger, and Mr. Francesco Berger, with Mr. Ganz and Sir Julius Benedict sharing the honour of accompanying the vocalists. Although the number of the pieces was very great, enough to satisfy the most exacting, the absence of commonplace and hackneyed morceaux was most remarkable. In fact, there was an air of classicality which could not but be considered hopeful. Mr. Ganz performed with accompaniment of strings Mendelssohn's "Rondo Brillante," op. 22, with admirable effect, besides taking part in a quartet for four performers on two pianofortes, with Madlle. Marie Krebs, Mr. Cowan, and Sir J. Benedict, the author of the composition and the arrangement in the movements from Beethoven's trio in D flat. Mr. Ganz also played in conjunction with Signor Papini and M. Paque, and in Kullak's duo for two pianofortes with Madame Essipoff. Signor Papini and M. Paque were also heard in a solo for their several instruments, and were received with great favour. The vocal portion of the concert was no less successful, Signor Marini singing with his splendid voice and style the aria from "II Trovatore." "Ah ! si ben mio," Signor Graziani winning a cordial recognition for his fine version of the pieces put down for him ; and Mr. Santley singing Gounod's " Maid of Athens " so much to the admiration of the audience that they insisted upon his singing again, and he, nothing loth, gave Hatton's "To Anthea," in an excellent manner. Signor Foli was honoured with a recall after singing "The Shadow of the Cross." Mr. Cobham sang a song by Mr. Ganz, "I seek for thee in every flower," with appropriate taste. Miss Edith Wynne delivered an elegant song by Schira, "He was her only son," with touching expression. Madame Liebhart aroused the risibilities of the audience in the serio-comic song, "A damsel fair was singing;" but the most brilliant success of the morning was achieved by Madlle. Albani who, with exquisite voice and pathos, sang the great scena and aria from "Lucia," the obbligato being played by Mr. Radcliffe. The reception accorded to the accomplished singer was most enthusiastic, and in obedience to the excited demands of the audience she reappeared and sang " Robin Adair," with all the charm and grace of manner that makes her version of this homely song unapproachable. In the quartet, in which she took part, and in her other songs, the sympathies of the audience were fully enlisted and her performance was greeted on all sides with plaudits of the heartiest kind. As the attendance was very great, the concert giver must have been pleased at the recognition of his merits as those present were with the programme provided and the artists who so skilfully carried it out. (Morning Post, Thursday, 2 July 1874)

Last Monday, Herr Ganz, the pianist and conductor, had his annual morning concert in St. James's Hall, with the help of Madame Essipoff, Fråulein Krebs, Sir J. Benedict, Signor Randegger, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Cowen, six pianists ; Signor Papini, violin; Mr. Radcliffe, flute; M. Paque, violoncello. Mesdames Edith Wynne, A. Fairman, Mr. T. Cobham, and Mr. Santley, English artists ; besides Signor Foli, the American basso ; and Mesdames Albani, D'Angeri, Scalchi, Signori Morini and Graziani, from Covent Garden Theatre. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 4 July 1874)

MR. GANZ'S CONCERT. Few modern pianists and composers are more popular than Mr Ganz, who has certainly attained his present enviable position by his own great merits. On Monday afternoon, at St. James's Hall, this admirable artiste gave his annual concert, and, in addition to his own graceful performances, there were a host of the most eminent singers and executants of the day to assist in making a programme which for variety and excellence could not easily be surpassed. Mr. Ganz himself played the pianoforte part in Beethoven's Trio in B flat, for piano, viola, and violoncello, being assisted by Signor Papini and M. Paque. With the famous Russian pianist, Madame Essipoff, he joined in Kullak's duet, for two pianofortes, upon airs from Meyerbeer's L'Étoile du Nord. This was a brilliant performance on both sides, and won most cordial approval and a recall to the platform. A still more attractive proof of ability was shown in Mendelssohn's Rondo Brillante, with accompaniments for strings, which piece Mr Ganz executed as well as we could wish to hear it. Again in a quartette, for four performers on two pianos, Mr Ganz played, in conjunction with Mdlle Marie Krebs, Sir Julius Benedict, and Mr F. H. Cowen; and, lastly, in a capital duet, for pianoforte and violoncello, with M. Paque, who also gave a violoncello solo with much finish and refinement of style. While treating of instrumental items let us heartily praise the violin playing of Signor Papini. This young Italian artiste promises to become one of the finest violinists living; his tone is pure, his expression passionate yet not exaggerated, and his execution leaves not a single loophole for the most critical to find fault with. He played, amongst other items, a solo of Vieuxtemps, "Souvenir des Beauchamps," which produced a great impression. Signor Papini has already established himself as a favourite with English audiences. Mdlle Albani sang the celebrated scena from Lucia di Lammermoor, with flute obbligato by Mr Radcliffe, and obtained the most enthusiastic applause. Twice she was recalled, and only when she returned a third time to the platform and sang " Robin Adair" with exquisite feeling and marvellous purity of tone would her admirers be satisfied. The flute playing of Mr Radcliffe worthily accompanied the brilliant singing of Mdlle Albani, who again delighted the audience beyond measure in the cavatina from Linda. Di Chamounix, "O luce di quest' anima." Mdlle Albani was compelled to accept another enthusiastic encore, and sang "The Last Rose of Summer" divinely. But many amongst the audience inquired why out of our large stock of fine English songs Mdlle Albani did not vary her repertoire, having sung "Robin Adair" and "The Last Rose of Summer " about fifty times this season. Miss Edith Wynne sang a new song,, composed by Signor Schira, called "He was her only Son" with decided success. Mdlle Liebhart, who made her first appearance since her return from America, sang one of Mr Ganz's own compositions with great effect. Mdlle D'Angeri and Signor Graziani sang the duet "Crudel perche ;" and Mdlle Scalchi the popular Page's Song from Les Huguenots. Miss Alice Fairman, whose great improvement we have recently commented upon, successfully introduced another song by M. Ganz, called "My Mother's Song," and joined Mdlle Liebhart and Signori Foli and Marini in the pretty quartet from Martha. Another quartet, that from Rigoletto, "Un di si ben " employed the talents of Mdlle Albani, Mdlle Scalchi, and Signori Marini and Graziani. Signor Marini, whose triumphant debut we lately recorded, sang in charming style the romance from Trovatore, "Alt si ben mio," and with Mdlle Scalchi the popular duet from the same opera. Signor Foli introduced the new sacred song "The Shadow of the Cross," composed by Odoardo Barri, and sang it magnificently. The song itself is likely we think to become popular, and undoubtedly possesses sufficient merit to be entitled to that distinction. Mr Santley, who, as usual, was greeted with enthusiastic applause, sang Gounod's "Maid of Athens," and being encored responded to the compliment with Hatton's hearty and expressive song "To Anthea." Signor Gardoni sang with the grace and elegance which few modern tenors can equal. Sir Julius Benedict, Signor Randegger, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Mr Francesco Berger accompanied. As is always the case at Mr Ganz's Concerts, the audience was very large and aristocratic, and as there were no excuses and no disappointments the patrons of this estimable artiste had every reason to be pleased with the entertainment provided for them. No time was lost between the various items, another thing to be greatly commended. Consequently, the concert, though a long one, ended, before the audience became weary, and the visitors remained to the close. (The Era, Sunday, 5 July 1874)

Mr. Wilhelm Ganz's morning concert at St. James's Hall, on June 29th, deserves to be recorded. The program included works by Beethoven, Meyerbeer, Donizetti, Gounod, Kullak, F. David, Stanzieri, Verdi, Mendelssohn, Schira, Vieuxtemps, Ganz, Benedict, Chopin, Mozart, and Gregoir and Servais, interpreted by Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Signor Papini, Mons. Paque, Mlle. Scalchi, Signor Bolis, Mlle. D'Angeri, Mme. Essipoff, Signor Gardoni, Mlle. Albani, Signor Graziani, Miss Edith Wynne, Mr. Santley, Mme. Liebhart, Miss Alice Fairman, Signor Foli, Mlle. Marie Krebs, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. F. H. Cowen, Signor Randegger, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Francesco Borger. The audience warmly testified their appreciation of the excellent musician who had so well catered for their entertainment. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Saturday, 1 August 1874)

Friday, 3 July 1874 : Herr Paque's Annual Morning Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

M. PAQUE'S MORNING CONCERT. This admirable violoncellist gave his annual morning concert on Friday, at St. George's Hall, when a fashionable and numerous audience was present. The playing of M. Paque himself was one of the principal features of the concert, and a new fantasia, composed by him upon airs from Mozart's Don Giovanni, proved extremely successful, being gracefully written for the instrument, and played so as to do it ample justice. M. Paque was recalled amidst very hearty applause. He afterwards gave his own Romance and Tarantelle, and joined in a quartet for four violoncellos, assisted by Messrs Saunders, Buels, and Norman, three very clever pupils, who did M. Paque great credit as a teacher by their good tone and pure style. Master Willie Hess, a young violinist, not more, we should imagine, than eight or nine years old, played Vieuxtemps Ballade and Polonaise with great brilliancy, accompanied by Mdlle Johanna Hess. These young artistes also joined M. Paque in a trio. Miss Rose Hersee met with remarkable favour in Herr Ganz's popular "Sing, birdie sing," and Madame Edna Hall introduced a ballad entitled "Waiting," by H. Millard, with great success. In an air from Verdi's Don Carlos Madame Hall was not quite so fortunate, the music lying somewhat beyond her range. Miss Alice Fairman gave Lady Baker's song "Missing thee among the Rye," with a fine volume of tone; also a new song, by Herr Ganz, entitled "My Mother's Song," We have lately commended Miss Fairman greatly for the advance she has made latterly, and are glad to be equally complimentary with regard to her singing on Friday. Madame Regan-Schimon gained a hearty encore for Schubert's pretty ballad "Wohin?" or " Wither ?" as we call it in the English version. Mr Maybrick was also encored in a new song, composed by S. Adams, called "True Blue," a pretty and effective composition, which Mr Maybrick delivered with great energy and expression. M. Jules Daniel was much applauded in an air from Adolphe Adam's opera Le Chalet. The French Rossini, as Adolphe Adam is sometimes called, is little known in England, and we were grateful to M. Daniel for giving us an opportunity of hearing this agreeable melody. Madame Carreno-Sauret, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Herr Ganz assisted in the instrumental department. (The Era, Sunday, 5 July 1874)

Mons. Paque's annual morning concert is always looked forward to with interest, not only on account of the general excellence of his programme, but for the pleasure of hearing so accomplished a performer on the violoncello. M. Paque generally favours his audience with several compositions of his own, and at his concert on Monday (July 3) he gave his fantasia on subjects from Mozart's Don Giovanni, and a Romance and Tarantella, in all of which he quite delighted his listeners. M. Paque also joined Mdlle Johanna Hess (piano) and Master Willie Hess (violin) in the duet and march from Schumann's Fantasia-Stucke, and three of his cleverest pupils (Messrs Saunders, Buele, and Norman), in a Nocturne for four violoncellos, by M. Halberstadt. The vocalists were Miss Rose Hersee, Madame Edna Hall, Madame Regan-Schimon, Miss Alice Fairman, Mr Maybrick, and Mons. Jules Daniel; Miss Hersee charming every one by her singing of Mr Ganz's "Sing, birdie sing;" Madame Schimon gratifying the lovers of German Lieder in Schubert's "Wohin;" and Mr Maybrick gaining applause for his gallant delivery of Mr S. Adams' "True blue." The other artists came in for their due share of admiration, Master Willie Hess pleasing every one by his performance (accompanied by his clever little sister) of Vieuxtemps' Ballad and Polonaise for the violin. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr W. Ganz officiated as "conductors." (The Musical world, Saturday, 11 July 1874)

M. Paque a donné son concert annuel le 3 juillet, et comme toujours, les nombreux admirateurs et la clientèle aristocratique de l'éminent violoniste ne lui ont pas fait défaut; la salle était comble. Le concert a commencé par Fantaisie Stucke. pour piano, violon et violoncelle, de Schumann,admirablement exécutés par Mlle. Johanna Hess. Willie Hess et M. Paque. Un Nocturne pour quatre violoncelles, composé expressément pour cette occasion, par J. Halberstadt, a eu beaucoup de succès. C'est une composition de grand mérite, bien écrite pour les instruments, et surtout bien interprétée par M. Paque et ses élèves : MM. Saunders, Norman et Buels. Le jeune Willie Hess a joué : Ballade et Polonaise, par Vieuxtemps, et ce morceau difficile, il l'a rendu comme un artiste de grande expérience. M. Paque a joué deux morceaux de sa composition : Fantaisie sur Don Juan, de Mozart, et Romance et Tarentelle. Ces morceaux, bien écrits et admirablement exécutés, ont produit une vive impression. M. Paque a été rappelé plusieurs fois. Les artistes qui prêtaient leur concours étaient: Mmes. Rose Hersée; Edna Hall; Regan-Schimon; Mlle. Fairman; MM. Jules Daniel et Maybrick. Les accompagnateurs: Sir Julius Benedict, Lindsay Sloper et W. Ganz. (Le Guide musical; revue internationale de la musique et de theâtres lyriques, Thursday, 23 July 1874)

Tuesday, 15 September 1874 : Mademoiselle Christine Nilsson's Concert in Aid of the Infirmary for Poor Sick Children at St. Andrew's Hall, Norwich.

Madame Christine Nilsson at Norwich. (From "The Daily Telegraph") … Wednesday Night. An interesting ceremony took place to-day at the Jenny Lind Infirmary for poor sick children, but before describing it I must say a word about the place itself. The Infirmary, as I pointed out last night, was founded in a great measure through the benevolent exertions of the illustrious artist whose name it bears, and is the second of its kind in the kingdom, coming next after that in Great Ormond Street, London. Norwich possesses plenty of roomy mansions adapted for hospital purposes, and in one of these, well provided with sufficiently spacious grounds and shady trees, the charity has located itself. I have gone over the place, and can speak from actual observation of the good it is doing, and also of the homelike comfort and well-nigh maternal care enjoyed by the poor little patients. There may be in this world of trouble a more pathetic sight than that of afflicted children ; but I for one know nothing of it - neither is it easy to imagine such a thing. The sternest heart must melt as case after case - some unfortunately hopeless of cure - comes under notice, sympathy being all the more excited by the manner in which, thanks to the elasticity of youth, pain and suffering are borne. Everything is done here for the little ones that thoughtful kindness can suggest. Toys and picture books abound, and during my visit not even the presence of strangers could long distract the young patients' attention from their cherished playthings. I am happy to say, for the credit of the Norwich people, that the income of the infirmary somewhat more than equals its expenditure - a fact not to be wondered at seeing how strongly the claims of poor sick children appeal to every heart. Nevertheless, there is just now need of special help for a special purpose. The freehold of the building and grounds can be had for some £1,200, to raise which sum is the object of the Nilsson concerts. Already something has been done, the receipts for tickets last night amounting to £442 13s. 6d., to which must be added £160 12s. sent as donations. But, after making liberal allowance for the takings of to-night, a balance will remain, which it is hoped those who sympathize with little children will speedily provide, and thus put a singularly deserving charity in a position to make itself more than ever useful. At noon to-day the infirmary was the scene of a gathering of those most interested in its welfare, among the ladies and gentlemen present being Mdme Nilsson-Rouzaud, and M. Rouzaud, the Mayor of Norwich (S. G. Buxton, Esq.) and Mrs Buxton, the Sheriff of Norwich, (R. Chamberlin, Esq.), Dr Buck, Dr Bunnett, Mr C. S. Gilman, Mr Howlett, Dr Bateman, and Sir Julius Benedict. After inspecting the wards, &c., an adjournment was made to the medical officers' room, where an address was read to Madame Nilsson by the Mayor, couched in the following terms "At a meeting of the Council of the Body Corporate, of the Mayor, Aldermen, and Citizens of the City of Norwich, held on the 15th day of September, 1874, resolved unanimously, on the motion of Sir Samuel Bignold, Knight, Deputy Mayor - That the warmest and most grateful acknowledgments of this council be respectfully tendered to Madame Christine Nilsson for her noble generosity in visiting this city in the cause of charity ; and they venture to express, not only for themselves, but on the part of every citizen of Norwich, the most fervent hope for her future health and happiness, and to implore the richest blessings of God on her noble and distinguished career.' In a few emphatic words Madame Nilsson expressed her sympathy with the good work all present had at heart; and, referring to the latter portion of the address, reciprocated the prayer it contained. After this, his Worship, in a less formal, though equally earnest manner, expressed the obligation of the city to Sir Julius Benedict for his kindness in tendering invaluable service at a moment when the claims of an approaching great festival press heavily upon him. Sir Julius having briefly acknowledged the compliment, the interesting proceedings came to an end. Looking at the audience of last night, it was easy to believe that Norwich has done its utmost by way of showing sympathy with Madame Nilsson and the good cause she here represents ; but although to-night's gathering fell somewhat short in point of number, it lacked nothing in brilliancy and distinction. Again the long lines of carriages attracted crowds of on-lookers, spite of a drizzling rain, and once more the old Gothic Hall presented a scene such as the painted notables on the walls have rarely witnessed. The receipts in aid of the charity are now swelled, it is expected, by some $300, making altogether not far from as the gross proceeds of Madame Nilsson's generosity. Even a better programme than that of last night had been drawn up, and its uniformly good rendering gave almost inconvenient satisfaction, owing to repeated and persistent demands for encores. The Gate-House Choir again contributed a selection of part-songs, among them a lovely "Cradle Song " by Henry Smart, which, though it tried the performers severely, was executed in a manner which raised higher than ever the hopes that Norwich will one day possess a really first-class choral body. Madame Nilsson, whose welcome was not less enthusiastic than on the previous occasion, sang first Leonora's great air in La Favorita, choosing to do so in the original key, and thus displayed to advantage the sonority and volume of her lower notes. It is needless to state that she combined with vocal excellence all the dramatic force a concert platform allows, and rendered the air with power enough to excite a wish that she may some day play the part to which it belongs. Her next solo was the "Ave Maria," constructed by M. Gounod upon Bach's First Prelude, the associates of the prima donna in this favourite piece being Mdlle Castellan (violin), Dr Bunnett (organ), and Sir Julius Benedict (pianoforte). In such hands the work could obtain no other than a great success and a determined effort was made to secure its repetition, which, however, Madame Nilsson successfully resisted. After taking part with Mr Lloyd and Signor Foli in Barnett's perennial trio, "The Magic-wove Scarf," Madame Nilsson brought her labours to a close by warbling more of the enchanting airs which last night roused such genuine enthusiasm. These were the chief, because novel and characteristic, feature of the evening; and in applauding their performance the Norwich public took the heartiest possible farewell of the distinguished lady who has henceforth such a claim upon their gratitude and admiration. The visit of the second Swedish Nightingale to this ancient town will have a record in the archives of the place ; but its best remembrance will exist in the institution she has done so much to aid, Madame Patey made a special feature of Gounod's "Quand tu chantes," singing it with exquisite taste and beauty of voice ; another success being gained in Benedict's "By the sad sea waves," and yet another in Balfe's familiar duet "The sailor sighs," which associated Mr Lloyd with our popular contralto. Madame Patey has won golden opinions from all by her efforts on the present occasion, and never were golden opinions better deserved. Mr Lloyd's songs, "Eily Mavourneen," and Sullivan's "Once again" displayed his voice and style to conspicuous advantage. The English tenor has only to persevere in his present course to reach the highest position open to an artist who combines cultured intelligence with physical gifts. Signor Foli gave Loder's fine song "The Diver," in his grandest style, obtaining two recalls and an encore from an enthusiastic audience, a like honour being giving to Mdlle Castellan for her expressive playing of a berceuse by Weber. A galop brillant (Sir J. Benedict), arranged for eight hands by Lindsay Sloper, played by the composer, Mr Rudd, Mr Harcourt, and Dr Bunnett, and met with a reception worthy of its merits. In conclusion, acknowledgment is due to Sir Julius for the disinterested manner in which he has given his valuable services, and also to Mr Lazarus who volunteered like aid and whose solo on themes from "Der Freischütz" was one the most attractive features in the evening's programme. I may add that at a meeting of the Norwich Festival Committee this afternoon it was resolved to have another festival in the autumn of next year. Sir Julius Benedict was appointed conductor, and among the works decided upon for performance were the Messiah, the Lobgesang, Spohr's "God, Thou art great," and Haydn's Imperial Mass (No. 3). (The Musical world, Saturday, 19 September 1874)

Madame Christine Nilsson at Norwich. The example of generosity set by Jenny Lind is being nobly imitated by Madame Christine Nilsson, who went to Norwich this week to give her valuable services in aid of the Infirmary for poor sick children, founded by the former celebrated singer in that city. The good that has been done by this Institution may be estimated by the fact that during the year 1873 no less than 550 patients were relieved. Two concerts were organised in St. Andrew's Hall, under the special patronage of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke of Connaught, the Sheriff and Mayor of Norwich; and Madame Nilsson was supported by Madame Patey, Madame Castellan, the eminent lady violinist, Mr Edward Lloyd, Signor Foli, Mr Lazarus, and Mr T. Harper ; Sir Julius Benedict being the conductor. The arrangements were eminently successful, as on Tuesday evening, when the first concert was given, the Hall was crammed with fashionable visitors. The Mayor and Sheriff wore their robes of office, and escorted the lady artistes to the platform. When Madame Nilsson appeared her reception was overwhelming, a desire to testify their appreciation of her kindness of heart being evident on the part of the audience. Madame Nilsson sang "Angels ever bright and fair" and "Let the bright Seraphim," Mr T. Harper brilliantly accompanying the latter air with a trumpet obligato; also some of her popular Swedish melodies. Familiar as the music was, the Swedish Nightingale was recalled time after time, and was greeted with such cheers as rarely accompany even her singing. She was in splendid voice, and appeared delighted with the warmth of her reception. Madame Patey sang very beautifully in "Caro mio ben," Sullivan's "Sleeping Love" and Wallace's "Sweet and Low," being recalled after each song. But a greater triumph still was the singing of Mendelssohn's lovely duet "I would that my love." Mr Edward Lloyd sang "When the orb," from Weber's Euryanthe, and Clay's ballad " When the shades of evening " with excellent taste; and Signor Foli, in the air "Se il rigor," from La Juive, and in Pinsuti's song "The Raft," gave great pleasure to the audience by his impressive delivery. Two solos, one by Mr Lazarus upon the clarionet, and another by Madame Castellan upon the violin, added to the variety and attraction of the concert. On Wednesday a most interesting meeting took place at the Infirmary, Madame Nilsson and her husband being present, also the Mayor of Norwich (S. G. Buxton, Esq.) and his wife, the Sheriff (R. Chamberlain, Esq.), Dr. Buck, Dr. Bunnett, Mr C. S. Gilman, Dr. Howlett, Dr. Bateman, and Sir Julius Benedict. An address was read to Madame Nilsson by the Mayor, recognising her noble charity, and craving blessings upon her future life and career, which the distinguished artiste acknowledged warmly. The Mayor then thanked Sir Julius Benedict, who briefly replied. In the evening the second concert was given, with a success almost equalling the first, the total result of Madame Nilsson's generous efforts nearly reaching £1,000, and as only £1,200 are required to purchase the freehold of the Institution, there can be little doubt that the remainder will soon be contributed. A most interesting programme was selected, and the Gatehouse choir assisted and sang Henry Smart's lovely "Cradle Song" and other pieces. Madame Nilsson received a welcome quite as enthusiastic as upon the previous evening. She sang the air "O mio Fernando " in a style which leads us to hope that she will be heard next season in the opera from which the air is taken, La Favorita. Gounod's "Ave Maria," accompanied by Madame Castellan (violin), Dr. Bunnett (organ), and Sir Julius Benedict (pianoforte), enabled Madame Nilsson to display her wonderful power of sustaining delicate tones, and also her command of devotional expression. A vigorous attempt was made to encore it. Madame Nilsson also joined Mr E. Lloyd and Signor Foli in the trio "This Magic-wove Scarf," and sang more of her charming Swedish melodies with the greatest success. Madame Patey was in fine voice, and sang Gounod's Quand tu .chantes" exquisitely, and Sir Julius Benedict's "Sad Sea Waves," besides joining Mr Lloyd in Balfe's duet "The Sailor Sighs." Mr Lloyd met with deserved success in Eily Mavourneen" and ''Once Again," proving that he has only to persevere to take a very high position as an English tenor. Signor Foli sang Loder's capital bass song "The Diver," and gained an encore, as also did Madame Castellan for a violin solo by Weber. A galop brillante for four pianists was played by Mr Lindsay Sloper Mr. Pudd, Mr Harcourt, and the composer, Sir Julius Benedict; and Mr Lazarus also contributed a clarionet solo. (The Era, Sunday, 20 September 1874)

Friday, 25 September 1874 : Mr. W. Kuhe's Annual Evening Concert at Dome, Brighton.

The Pavilion Dome was crowded to excess last night, on the occasion of Mr. Kuhe's evening concert. Madame Patti, who was rapturously received, sang "Ah mon Ceidin," the shadow song from Dinorah, and the ballad "Within a Mile of Edinburgh Town," besides taking part in a duet from The Crown Diamonds, with Mdme. Sinico. The other artistes were Mdlle. Enriquez, Sinori Urio, Lancelotti, and Soli. The instrumentalists were Mr. Payne and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The programme was a most comprehensive one, the various favourite morceaux being received with immense approval by the audience. That Mdme. Patti was recalled over and over again is only saying what is a usually understood fact. The concert was immensely enjoyable and proved a great success, the toilets of the ladies present being extremely handsome. One dress of maize tulle arranged, with satin of the same shade and trimmed with garlands of ivy was very much admired, the headdress consisting simply of gloire de Dijon roses. A toilet of ruby-coloured tulle finished with pale blush roses looked very handsome. (John Bull, Saturday, 3 October 1874)

BRIGHTON. [SPECIAL TELEGRAPHIC DESPATCH.] [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] BRIGHTON, Friday Night. Madame Adelina Patti was the bright particular star of Mr. Kuhe's annual concert, held to-night in the Dome of the Pavilion. Fresh from her triumph at Liverpool, Madame Patti has taken Brighton en route for Paris, where she is about to conciliate her compatriots by singing M. Huguenot's on the inst., for the benefit of the French natives of Alsace and Lorraine. She had not sung in Brighton for four years, and the anxiety to hear her may thus be readily imagined. The quondam ridingschool of Royalty, now bedizened with gold and bright colours, was thronged to excess; the enormous area and capacious galleries betrayed not a vacant seat by the time appointed for the musical entertainment to begin. The appearance on the platform of Madame Patti was the signal for shouts of welcome from the densely packed assemblage. Her first selection must have reminded many present of the eventful night, come fourteen years ago, when an unknown damsel, then a child in years, wrested reluctant homage from the cold habitat of Covent Garden, and foreshadowed to a few prescient connoisseurs the fame which has now rewarded her artistic progress. It was in "La Sonnambula" that she first appeared in Europe, and she is still without a rival in the character. No other living singer could invest with so much plaintive expression the touching apostrophe of the somnambulist to the faded flowers. She was in fine voice to-night, and the delivery of the slow movement was as fine as the phrasing. Madame Patti has emphatically the quality ascribed to a great French dramatic artist, of having a tear in her voice ; and that tear to-night evoked sympathetic tears from many among her auditors. In the rondo finale her articulation of the chromatic scale was as wonderfully perfect the shake and the production of the high flat, which caused the audience to continue their applause until the singer had twice reappeared to bow her acknowledgments. Even then they were not satisfied. So Madame Patti, as though to show she were equally mistress of every style, gave them "Home, sweet Home," with a chaste simplicity in happy accordance with the character of the song, but with a breadth of phrasing which it is only given to the greatest of singers to rival. When she joined her voice to that of Madame Sinico in the well-known bolero duet from Auber's "Crown Diamonds,'' the audience again became ecstatic, and redemanded the morceau. In the Shadow Song from "Dinorah," Madame Patti literally revelled in all the vocal gymnastics which Meyerbeer originally devised for the most agile French songstress of his time, her concluding shake and her delivery of the altiuimo thrilling through the crowded building like the full notes of a nightingale. Again encored, she this time substituted the plaintive Irish ballad " Kathleen Mavourneen," which she gave with infinite pathos. Madame Patti also delighted her audience with " The Last Rose of Summer," an air which never fails in its effects on general assemblage, and also with the Scotch song, "Within mile of Edinbro' Town." Thus, although the Diva was announced to sing but four times, the display of her vocal ability was extended to twice the appointed length. It will be long before the inhabitants of Brighton can again have an opportunity of hearing the most perfect combination of natural gifts and acquired skill which has been met with in music in our generation. The other artists engaged must be dismissed with more summary brevity. Inter alia, Madame Sinico, for instance, gave Violettas great scena at the end of the first act of "La Traviata," and a song Campana, in which she was encored; while Mdlle. Enriquez sang Handel's trying aria, "Cangio d'aspetto." Signor Urio's resonant tenor voice was heard in the already popular Rose Song from Balfe s "Talisman," and Signor Lancelotti selected the Beer Song from " Marta." One of the most successful of the evening was made by Signor Foli, whose superb voice and impressive manner lent dignity to the fine song of "Eleazar," from Halevy's " Juive." Signor Foli has much improved of late, and he was to-night in his best vein. Encored in Loder's "Diver," he gave "The Stirrup Cup" with splendid dash and fire. The accompanists were Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Kuhe, the latter of whom also joined the excellent violoncellist, M. Paque, in two duets. Mr. Kuhe, who a great favourite in Brighton, where he does much good at much personal risk by engaging the best available artistes, native and foreign, gave an essentially sympathetic rendering of a free arrangement of the septette from "Lucia di Lammennoor." The executant was worthy of the composer. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Saturday, 3 October 1874)

MADAME ADELINA PATTI sang at Herr Kühe's concert at Brighton (yesterday, October 2); the other vocalists were Miss Enriquez, Madame Sinico, Signori Urio, Lancelotti, and Foli ; M. Paque violoncello, Herr Kuhe pianist, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as conductor. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 3 October 1874)

BRIGHTON… MR. KUHE'S ANNUAL EVENING CONCERT took place in the Dome on the25th ult. It was a great success, both artistically and pecuniarily, the room being completely packed. The "star" of the company was Madame Adelina Patti, who had not sung in Brighton for several years. She met with a most enthusiastic reception, and sang superbly. As a matter of course she was encored. The other vocalists were Madame Sinico, Miss Enriquez, Signori Urio, Lancelotti (a first appearance), and Foli, M. Paque being the violoncello, Mr Kuhe the pianist, and Mr Lindsay Sloper the conductor. (The Era, Sunday, 4 October 1874)

BRIGHTON. - The concert given by Mr Kuhe, on Friday evening last week, in the Dome, was attended by an immense audience. Madame Adelina Patti was the attraction. The finale to La Sonnambula "Ah ! non credea," and its cabaletta, "Ah ! non giunge ") was the opening piece selected by Madame Patti, and the applause at the conclusion was absolutely deafening - every solo piece, indeed, that the fair artist sang was received in the same way. The famous duet from Les Diamans de la Couronne, in which she was most charmingly seconded by Madame Sinico-Campobello, also came in for an "ovation," and the latter part of the duet was obliged to be repeated. Bouquets, of course, were plentiful, and Madame Patti received them in her most charming manner. Miss Enriquez sang two solos, and Signor Urio, who also "assisted," was in excellent voice. He sang the "Rose song," from Balfe's Talisman, capitally. Signor Foli and Signor Lancelotti were the other vocalists. Signor Foli sang Loder's "The Diver" in such excellent style that he was called upon to repeat it, when he gave Arditi's "Stirrup cup." M. Paque, the accomplished violoncellist, delighted the audience by playing one of his popular solos, and Mr Kuhe came in for his usual rounds of applause after playing a fantasia on Lucia di Lammermoor. Mr Kuhe and M. Paque also played together two movements from a sonata by Mendelssohn. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr Kuhe accompanied the vocal music, and the concert altogether was an immense success. (The Musical world, Saturday, 10 October 1874)

Tuesday, 6 October 1874 : The Greenwich Society for the Acquisition and Diffusion of Useful Knowledge's Lecture on The Flute - Past and Present at Lecture Hall, Royal [?], Greenwich.

THE GREENWICH SOCIETY FOR THE ACQUISITION AND DIFFUSION OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE. The opening of to season for 1874-5, which took Place - Tuesday evening according to notice in our column last week That the season of the Greenwich Society for the Acquisition and Diffusion of Useful knowledge, the Lecture Hall Royal nm, was Tneeder hat, when Mr. A CV (Professor of the Flute) gave his lecture and flute recital, entitled "The Flute-Past and Present," assisted Mr. H. Muir and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The attendance was remarkably good, the ban bring wen filled, and after right o'clock seat* wen at premium. Amongst the audience several faces not unknown fat the musical world. . Mr. Collard delighted his hearers with a masterly performance on his varied collections of flutes; and accompanied by Mr. Lindsey Sloper seconded his efforts to make the entertainment complete success. surprised at the bad taste shewn at owtn lridnah, who should bear in mind that, though it may be highly interesting th-satvea, half andlbte coe- Twrsatkm, occasionally relieved u aumlhmsd laugh, not tend to be irfitow the affect of deHent* flnto sola Surety such unummiltm were berirrauried (Kentish Mercury, Saturday, 10 October 1874)

Friday, 16 October 1874 : Mr. T. Martin's First High Class Concert at Albert Hall, Plymouth.

THE ALBERT HALL CONCERT. Patti was at the Albert Hall last night. Her name, and the names the artistes who accompanied her, proved an attraction sufficiently powerful to cause a very large audience assemble. The body the hall was well filled, and that the amphitheatre was so also may be Judged from the fact that half an hour before the hour for commencing, admittance refused to a large crowd who pressed forward with money their hands. The number thus turned away must have been very considerable, and many of them ultimately found seats in more fashionable parts the building, be hoped that Mr. Martin found his spirited speculation a profitable one. The arrangements were carried out Mr. Sawday's staff without confusion any kind discomfort. So much for the accessories, now for the concert itself. It is in one respect unfortunate for Mdlle. Carlotta Patti that there is, rather was, Adelina Patti, now the Marchioness Adelina. had not eclipsed her, Carlotta would probably have even a higher reputation as a vocalist than she possesses. heard the slater sing together St. James's Hall, London, and Adelina was unmistakably the prima donna. But last night Adelina was absent, and Carlotta was prima donna. She well understands how to assume that she acts it a little too strongly. She was scarcely in her best voice last night, and towards the close the concert was manifestly fatigued. Probably she had taken a long journey yesterday. But her rendering of the aria in which she first appeared, was fine display, both voice and vocalisation, and she mounted all with a firmness which shewed that time not yet his tricks upon her. In rendering Hitter's variations "Inex. Mdlle. Patti's trills and shakes her upper notes were truly delicious, and with some want consideration, the audience-who had previously encore extorted "It body meet body Insisted another song. The fascinating cantatrice resisted, returning again and again to bow her acknowledgments, but the applause continued. Signor Federici came forward and attempted to sing, but hisses and stamping drowned all other sounds, Mr. Lindsay Sloper tried to say that Mdlle. Patti needed temporary rest, but not a word reached beyond the orchestra endeavoured weary out the noisy ones by posture against the piano, but the tumult did not cease. At length had At length had to retreat, and presently returned bearing his arm Patti when the applause was redoubled. She sang the next song allotted > her the programme, "Within mile of Edinbro* . town," but her smiles were evidently forced. When she retired odds were laid that she would not sing again that ' night, hot she did nevertheless, giving the Last rose of summer." It was charmingly rendered, but her voice lacked customary power, and the concluding phrase the highest note-F. we believe-was missing., The most marvellous feature of the concert was certainly M. Ritter's playing. must orthodox and denounce it. Judged ordinary tests, we admit that was unprofessional, -- play showy fireworks without one point tnent, except dexterous manipulation. Charles Hallé would be shocked by it, and would have despised it. But did any out readers-ra ever before attend a miscellaneous concert which Included two pianoforte performances", and find that both these were encored with enthusiasm which would brook denial? There must somethin? in playing which elicits such applause, and whether it be heterodox style no style all, does not much matter. The public wished pleased, and they were pleased-there was mistaking M. Hitter had a Derby race over the key-board with a field ten eight fingers and two thumbs. How rapidly they did chase one another be sure; they might have been eighty for noise they made. M. Kilter indulged with a waterfall, a torrent of musk, now pouring out like a Niagara, now rippling gently, anon splashing with startling vehemence, and the dying away into a dulcet murmur. M Ritter a muscular man, and with force banged the keyboard way which would surely drive the piano-tuner frantic. Whether in performing the compositions of others, his own impromptu compositions, which ,were more frequent, M. Ritter excited astonishment, amusement, admiration. It was not legitimate playing, certainly not; for it was outside forms and ordinary methods. But, somehow, the audience seemed very easily to forgive M. Ritter for this fault, and only punished him msUtiqg, when he had played one piece, that should play again. Signor should like him much better if he would adopt English name - has greatly improved style since he last Plymouth. His dozing now much resembles that of loll-an established favourite-and takes care bt" health, signor Federica will take a foremost position among … His singing The trooper was highly popular, and had follow with The warrior bold. His singing of "Hearts of oak," too, created a furore. In the quartette his imitation of the spinning wheel was capital. Signor Danieli, although not showy has Sffi .KtoS "!l it *W> ,S""t noeivrf lor o ">"E, M CLfl VMy hearty applause. Malle (Western Morning News, Saturday, 24 October 1874)

PLYMOUTH. ALBERT HALL.- (Proprietor, Mr T. Martin.) -The spirited Proprietor inaugurated the first of a series of high-class concerts ois time 16th by the engagement of MDLLE Carlotta Patti, Mdlle De Grandeville, Signer Danieli, Signor Federici, Mons. Theodore Ritter, and Mr Lindsay Sloper. (The Era, Sunday, 25 October 1874)

Monday, 19 October 1874 : Mr. St. John Colbrann's Concert at Great Hall, Tunbridge Wells.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS. GREAT HALL.-(Lessee, Mr St. John Colbrann.) -On Monday Mdlle Carlotta Patti, accompanied by Mons Theodore Ritter (the eminent pianiste), Mdlle de Grandeville, and Signors Danieli and Frederici, gave a concert in the above Hall to a crowded and fashionable audience. Mdlle Patti sang with her usual brilliancy and effect, and the audience, especially after the beautiful rendering of "The Last Rose of Summer," testified, by repeated bursts of applause, their gratification and appreciation of her talent. Mons Ritter gained encores for both his pianoforte solos, and Mdlle de Grandeville sang "I love him so" very sweetly. Mr Lindsay Sloper proved an efficient conductor. (The Era, Sunday, 25 October 1874)

Thursday, 22 October 1874 : Mr. J. B. Browning's First of A Series of High Class Concerts at Victoria Hall, Exeter.

VICTORIA HALL, EXETER. MR. J. B. BROWNING HAS the honour of announcing the first of a series HIGH CLASS CONCERTS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. ARTISTES: MDLLE. PATTI. MDLLE. DE GRANDEVILLE. SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor). SIGNOR FREDERICI (Baritone). MONS. THEODORE RITTER (The Eminent Pianist). MR. LINDSAY SLOPER (Conductor). Numbered Reserved Seats, 5s.; Unreserved Seats, 2s 6d; Back Seats and Area, 1s. Tickets at Mr. J. B Browning's Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, 19, High-street. (Western Morning News, Monday, 5 October 1874) (Also: Western Morning News, Wednesday, 7 October 1874; Western Times, Tuesday, 20 October 1874; Western Times, Monday, 19 October 1874; Western Times, Friday, 16 October 1874; Exeter Flying Post, Wednesday, 14 October 1874; Western Times, Monday, 12 October 1874; Western Times, Tuesday, 13 October 1874.)

VICTORIA HALL, EXETER. MR. J. B. BROWNING HAS the honour of announcing the first of a series HIGH CLASS CONCERTS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. ARTISTES: MDLLE. PATTI. MDLLE. DE GRANDEVILLE. SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor). SIGNOR FEDERICI (Baritone). MONS. THEODORE RITTER (The Eminent Pianist). MR. LINDSAY SLOPER (Conductor). Numbered Reserved Seats, 5s.; Unreserved Seats, 2s 6d; Back Seats and Area, 1s. Tickets at Mr. J. B Browning's Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, 19, High-street. (Trewman's Exeter Flying Post, Wednesday, 14 October 1874) (Also: Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, Friday, 16 October 1874.)

VICTORIA HALL, EXETER. MR. J. B. BROWNING HAS the honour of announcing the first of a series HIGH CLASS CONCERTS. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22nd. ARTISTES: MDLLE. PATTI. MDLLE. DE GRANDEVILLE (Mezzo Soprano), SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor). SIGNOR FREDERICI (Baritone). MONS. THEODORE RITTER (The Eminent Pianist). MR. LINDSAY SLOPER (Conductor). Numbered Reserved Seats, 5s.; Unreserved Seats, 2s 6d; Back Seats and Area, 1s. Tickets, programmes and [?] at Mr. J. B Browning's Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, 19, High-street. (Western Morning News, Monday, 19 October 1874)

VICTORIA HALL, EXETER. THIS EVENING AT 8 MDLLE. PATTI. MDLLE. DE GRANDEVILLE, SIGNOR DANIELI. SIGNOR FEDERICI. MONS. RITTER (Solo Pianist). MR. LINDSAY SLOPER (Conductor). Tickets-5s, 2s 6d, and 1s. (Western Times, Thursday, 22 October 1874)

Monday, 26 October 1874 : Mr. C. W. Oliver's Grand Evening Concert at Assembly Rooms, Bath.

MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI. MR. C. W. OLIVER has the honour to announce that he has made arrangements for this distinguished Vocalist to give one GRAND CONCERT, in the ASSEMBLY ROOMS, BATH, On MONDAY EVENING, October 26tb, Accompanied by that Eminent Pianist, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, Who will perform on one of Broadwood and Son's Grand Piano-Fortes, specially sent for this Concert, and whose Performances excited such enthusiasm on the occasion of Mdlle. Patti's Tour last year. MDLLE. DE GRANDEVILLE, SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor), SIGNOR FEDERICA (Baritone), And, as Conductor, MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. Admission. - Reserved and Numbered Seats 6s.; Family Ticket (to admit Four) 21s.; Second Seats, 3s.; Third, 1s. To be had at Mr Oliver's Office at the Rooms, where a Plan may be seen. Doors open at 7.15; to commence at Eight. (Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, Thursday, 15 October 1874)

Mdlle Carlotta Patti.-We remind our readers that this distinguished vocalist will sing at Mr. Oliver's Concert on Monday evening next, together with Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Federica. One of the smaller pieces set down for Mdlle. Patti is "Within a mile of Edinburgh" which she sings so charmingly. She will also execute a "Bolero" by Mons. Theodore Ritter, a clever composer and pianist, who is one of the party, and will perform some of his best pieces. Mons. Ritter is a very skilful writer for the pianoforte, and his execution of his own pieces will no doubt be a treat not only to those who are familiar with his graceful compositions, but to concert goers generally - Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be the conductor. (Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, Thursday, 22 October 1874)

ASSEMBLY ROOM, BATH. PROGRAMME OF MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI'S GRAND CONCERT, MONDAY EVENING NEXT, October 26. Part I. Piano-Forte Duet - M. THEODORE RITTER and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Aria- "Alma Soave E Cara" - "Maria di Rohan" Donizetti. Signor DANIELI. Song - ''I Love Him so" Kotschubey, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Solo Piano-Forte - "Les Courriers"-Caprice, Ritter M. THEODORE RITTER. Aria - Variations de Proch, Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Song - " The Trooper " A. Plumpton, Signor FEDERICI. Trio - "Te Sol Quest Anima" - " Attila" Verdi, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE, Signor DANIELI, and Signor FEDERICI. Part II. Duet - " Peni tu per un ingrata " Muratori, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE and Signor DANIELI. Solo-a. Serenade; b, Saltarella Ritter, M. THEODORE RITTER. Song - "Inez " - " Bolero " Ritter, Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Song - "Speed on, my Bark" H. Leslie, Signor FEDERICI. Song - "One Look of Thine " Julie" Kyrmann, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Song - " Qui Vive !" Amat, Signor FEDERICI. Song - "Within a Mile of Edinburgh" Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Song - " Nel Ciel Seren " Arthur Sullivan, Signor DANIELI. Spinning Quartet - "Martha" Flotow, Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE, Signor DANIELI, and Signor FEDERICI. Conductor-Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Admission-Reserved and Numbered Seats, 6s.; Family Ticket (to admit Four), 21s. ; Second Seats, 3s ; Third, 1s. To be had at Mr. Oliver's Office at the Rooms, where a Plan may be seen. Doors open at 7.15; to commence at Eight. (Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, Thursday, 22 October 1874)

MDLLE CARLOTTA PATTI AT THE ASSEMBLY ROOMS. We are glad to able to record the fact that Mr Oliver was fortunate enough to secure a large audience for his concert on Monday evening at the Assembly Rooms, for which, no doubt he is largely indebted to the name and reputation of Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, sister of the renowned Adelina. If we mistake not the two sisters started in their public career about the same time, and one of their earliest visits to the provinces was paid to our own city, and in the large room of the Assembly Rooms crowded audiences gathered to hear them sing. Their success in life has been widely different, the younger sister not only having taken the lead but having reached the highest point of fame as an artiste and vocalist. An unfortunate physical defect has prevented Mdlle Carlotta Patti from adopting the lyric drama, and this fact alone has rendered the race - if indeed we may call it a race - with her sister an unequal one; and yet she has many gift in common with her sister. A pleasing presence, an obliging manner, a finely cultivated voice - though neither so sweet or so flexible as her sister's - and great facility of execution are possessions which will always render her a favourite in the concert room. It was for the purpose of 'display we presume' that she selected such pieces as "Variations de Proch," and a similar voice exercise by M. Ritter, called "Inez," though, perhaps, she was heard with most pleasure in the two old ditties "Gin a body meet a body," and "Within a mile of Edinburgh town." A most enthusiastic reception was accorded to her, which appeared to gratify the sweet songstress as much as her warbling pleased the audience. Mdlle de Grandeville was obviously suffering from a cold, and was not, therefore, so successful as doubtless she otherwise would have been. Signor Danieli is a fairly good tenor, and sang with care and judgment. Signor Federici, a rising young basso, who could not be mistaken for other than an Englishman, was very successful in all he undertook, and was several times encored. He would do wisely, however, to be more sparing of his voice, and be less generous to his too exacting auditors. The solo pianist was Mons. Theodore Ritter, a composer and performer not yet much known. His playing of Mendelssohn's "Rondo Capricioso" showed him to be an executant of the first order. To say his reading of the Rondo entirely satisfied us would be incorrect ; but the point of difference is one about which we may not dispute. Of the performances of his own charming compositions we can speak in unqualified terms. Brilliancy of execution refinement and grace of expression, delicacy with earnest vigour were exhibited in a remarkable degree He was encored each time, and, on accepting the compliment the second time, he performed one of his most effective pieces "Chant du Broconnier," which most present would fain have heard again. Those of our musical readers who wish and many no doubt will, to study M. Ritter's music, should remember that his pieces are published as the author executes them, and in an easier form. To say that Mr. Lindsay Sloper was the conductor is to say his part was efficiently done; there are few more qualified for the post. The programme, with two exceptions, was strictly adhered to. The pianoforte duett, in the absence of a second pianoforte, was omitted, and Mendelssohn's rondo substituted; and the favourite duett from "Trovatore" replaced Muratori's "Peni tu per un Ingrata." The concert closed shortly after ten, the whole of the audience remaining to the last. Mr. Oliver may be congratulated upon providing an excellent concert, well timed and well arranged. (Bath Chronicle and Weekly Gazette, Thursday, 29 October 1874)

Wednesday, 28 October 1874 : Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti's Concert [Date Approx] at the Dome of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton.

BRIGHTON.-The Carlotta Patti concert given in the Dome, went off successfully. Notwithstanding Mdlle Carlotta Patti was suffering from a cold, she delighted the audience - says the Brighton Gazette - by her surprising execution of Proch's Air with variations, and the Bolero from Vêpres Siciliennes. She also gang, with much charm, the "Last Rose of Summer," and, for the first time, a new song, "Amor campestre " (Rural Love"), by Mr J. P. Goldberg (accompanied by the accomplished composer). We are glad to see that Mdlle Patti has added this charming and graceful song to her répertoire. M. Theodore Ritter, who has already won for himself golden opinions in Brighton by his pianoforte performances, increased, if possible, this time, his reputation. The Misses Allitsen, pupils of Mr Goldberg, rendered Rossini's "Giorno d'Orrore " in a manner which reminded us forcibly of the Sisters Marchisio. Their excellent style, and the precision with which they executed the most difficult passages, made a most favourable impression. They wore very warmly applauded and recalled. Miss Sterling, Mdlle de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Signor Federici (vocalists), and Mdlle Castellan (violinist) were the other artists engaged. Messrs Lindsay Sloper and Coenen, with Mr Goldberg, conducted. (The Musical world, Saturday, 31 October 1874)

Wednesday, 28 October 1874 : Concert at Shrewsbury.

SHREWSBURY. On Wednesday Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, accompanied by Mons Theodore Ritter, Mdlle de Grandeville, Mons Danieli, Federici, and Mr Lindsay Sloper gave a Concert in the Music Mall. There was a highly appreciative audience. (The Era, Sunday, 1 November 1874)

Thursday, 29 October 1874 : Evening Concert at Town Hall, Walsall.

WALSALL. MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI IN WALSALL. -On Thursday evening, a concert was given in the Town Hall with Mdlle. Carlotta Patti as the chief performer. Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Frederici as assistant vocalists; Mons. Theodore Ritter as solo pianist; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mdlle. Patti was received with much enthusiasm. Her most successful efforts were "The Last Rose of Summer" and "Coming through the' Rye," in each of which she yielded to the persistent demand for an encore, in the former instance substituting "Within a mile of Edinbro' town." Mons. Frederici also established for himself a high place in popular -favour, and the other performers had no reason to complain of their reception. (Birmingham Daily Post, Tuesday, 3 November 1874)

Monday, 2 November 1874 : Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti's Grand Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Liverpool.

ST. GEORGE'S HALL. MADEMOISELLE CARLOTTA PATTI begs to announce that she will give a GRAND CONCERT, ON MONDAY EVENING, THE 2ND NOVEMBER NEXT. MADEMOISELLE CARLOTTA PATTI ( (Her only appearance in Liverpool prior to her departure for Russia) Assisted by the following eminent artistes:- MAD'LLE. DE GRANDEVILLE (Contralto), SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenore), SIGNOR FEDERICA (Basso), SOLO PIANOFORTE MONS. THEODORE RITTER, Whose performances created so great a sensation at Mad'lle Patti's last appearances In Liverpool. CONDUCTOR: MR, LINDSAY SLOPER. Prices of Admission.- Stalls (Reserved), 4s.; Body Of Hall, 2s.; Galleries, 1s. Tickets may be had and places secured for all parts of the hall at Hime and Sons, 57, Church-street. Liverpool; and 18, Hamilton-square, Birkenhead. (Liverpool Mercury, Saturday, 24 October 1874) (Also: Liverpool Mercury, Tuesday, 27 October 1874.)

CARLOTTA PATTI. AT. GEORGE'S HALL, MONDAY, 2ND NOVEMBER. MAD'LLE DE GRANDEVILLE. SIGNOR DANIELI. SIGNOR FREDERICI, MONS. THEODORE RITTER. LINDSAY SLOPER, CARLOTTA PATTI. PRICES 4s., 2s., 1s. HIME & SON, 57, CHURCH STREET. MAD'LLE CARLOTTA PATTI WILL SING "LET THE BRIGHT SERAPHIM," -With Trumpet Obligato AT ST GEORGE's HALL ON MONDAY NEXT, 2ND NOVEMBER. MONS. THEODORE RITTER and Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER will play RAVINA'S Grand Duet for Two Pianofortes on Airs from WEBER's "EURYANTHE," on TWO GRAND PIANOFORTES forwarded by Messrs. Broadwood and Sons, especially for Mad'lle Patti's Concert at St. George's Hall, MONDAY EVENING next, November 2. (Liverpool Mercury, Saturday, 31 October 1874)

CONCERT AT ST. GEORGE'S HALL. Last evening, a grand concert of a most attractive character was given at St. George's Hall, the principal element of interest being the last appearance of Mad'lle Carlotta Patti previous to her departure for Russia. The audience was very large, and their enthusiasm was clearly shown by the numerous encores which were insisted upon. Mad'lle Patti's rendering of an air and variations by Proch was an effort of brilliant vocalisation which hardly has been excelled, her sustained notes in the air and her elaborate vocal ornamentation in the variations being particularly artistic and effective. Two recalls would not satisfy the audience, and the talented artiste had to appear and give the favourite old Scotch song of "Comin' through the rye." Her delivery of "Let the bright seraphim" was singularly powerful, although the trumpet obligato was not quite so steady as it ought to have been. Another genuine success was secured by Signor Federici, who has greatly improved since his last appearance in Liverpool. His voice is a baritone of excellent timbre, great compass, and remarkably well under command, and he will no doubt prove a great acquisition to Mr. Mapleson's company, which he joins at the beginning of the year. His splendid delivery of "Honour and Arms," and "Speed on, my bark" roused the enthusiasm of the audience to such an extent that he had to give an encore in each case. Mad'lle de Grandeville and Signor Danielli were the other vocalists, the latter securing an encore after "La Donna e Mobile." M. Theodore Ritter gave a very artistic reading to the "Moonlight" sonata, and played two gems of his own so deliciously that he was called upon to give a third. He also played a duet with Mr. Lindsay Sloper on airs from " Euryanthe," both performers giving an excellent reading to a very capital arrangement. Mr. L. Sloper efficiently fulfilled the duties of conductor. (Liverpool Mercury, Tuesday, 3 November 1874) (Also: Liverpool Mercury, Tuesday, 3 November 1874.)

Music in Liverpool. November 4. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti gave a concert at S. George's Hall before a large audience on Monday evening the 2nd, assisted by the following artistes:- Mdlle. De Grandeville, Signor Danieli (Mr. Danieli?) and Signor Federici (Mr. Frederick?). Solo pianoforte, Mons. Theodore Ritter and accompanyist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. There was a popular programme, and the auditors were very enthusiastic: Mons. Ritter played Beethoven's moonlight sonata and two pieces of his own {Spanish Serenade and Tarantelle), the latter receiving a double recall, as did also Mdlle. Patti, for her rendering of Prodi's air with variations. This gifted artiste also sang "Let the bright Seraphim,'' (trumpet obbligato, Mr. Wood). Signor Federici, a baritone, has a fine quality of voice and good compass, he sings well and his efforts deservedly met with great approbation. Each song he sang being honoured with a bis. Of the other two singers the less said the better. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who accompanied in good style, joined Mons. Ritter in Ravina's duet for two pianofortes, on airs from Euryanthe, it was capitally played and well received. (The Choir, Saturday, 7 November 1874)

Friday, 6 November 1874 : Full Dress Subscription Concert at St. George's Hall, Bradford.

BRADFORD FULL DRESS SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS. TENTH SEASON, 1874-1875. FIRST GRAND CONCERT of the season, consisting of ORCHESTRAL AND VOCAL MUSIC, will be given in St. George's Hall, on Friday, November 6th, 1874. Vocalist : Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Part I . Overture "Oberon" Weber. Aria " Alma soave e Cara " (Maria di Rohan) - Donizetti. Signor Danieli. Song "I love him so " Kotschubey. Mademoiselle de Grandeville. Solo Pianoforte ."Les Courrieres" (Caprice) Ritter,. M. Theodore Ritter. Aria "Variations de Proch " Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti. Trio "Te sol quest' anima" (Attila) Verdi. Mdlle. de Grandville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Federici. Symphony No. 4, in B flat Beethoven First time of performance at these Concerts. Part II. Overture " Richard III" Volkmann. Duet "Peni tu per un ingrata" Muratori. Mdlle. de Grandville and Signor Danieli. Solo. (a) Serenade (b) saltarella, Ritter, Theodore Ritter. Song "Inez" (Bolero) Ritter. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti Song "Speed on, my bark " H. Leslie, Signor Federici. Liebeslied (Orchestral) Taubert. Song "Within a mile of Edinburgh " Mdlle. Carlotta Patti. Spinning Quartet (Martha) Flotow. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli and Signor Federici. March "Tannhauser" Wagner. Solo Pianoforte : Mons. THEODORE RITTER (his First Appearance at these Concerts); and Mr. CHARLES HALLE'S FULL BAND OF SEVENTY PERFORMERS. Accompanist: Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Conductor Mr. CHARLES HALLE. The doors will be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Concert will commence punctually at Half-past Seven. After the Ballot for the Subscribers shall have taken place a few extra Stalls will be issued : - Gentlemen, 10s. 6d. ; Ladies, 7s. 6. Reserved Seats. area 3s. 6d. West Gallery, 2s 6d. I Unreserved Seats. Area 1s. 6d. West Gallery, 1s 6d. North and South Galleries 1s. For special Trains see small bills. CHARLES OLLIVIER, Secretary. (Bradford Observer, Thursday, 22 October 1874) (Also: Bradford Observer, Thursday, 29 October 1874.)

BRADFORD FULL DRESS SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS. TENTH SEASON, 1874 -1875. FIRST GRAND CONCERT of the season, consisting of ORCHESTRAL AND VOCAL MUSIC, will be given in St. George's Hall, on Friday, November 6th. 1874. Vocalist - : Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI, Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Signor DANIELI, Signor FEDERICI. Solo Pianoforte : Mons. THEODORE RITTER (His first appearance at these Concerts); and Mr. CHARLES HALLE'S FULL BAND OF SEVENTY PERFORMERS. Accompanist - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Conductor Mr. CHARLES HALLE. The arrangements will be on the same principles as last season. The Books are now open for the reception of the names of Gentlemen wishing to become Subscribers. An early intimation of their intention will be esteemed by CHARLES OLLIVIER, Secretary. 4, Exchange Buildings. (Bradford Observer, Monday, 26 October 1874)

TO-MORROW. BRADFORD FULL DRESS SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS. TENTH SEASON, 1874-1875. FIRST GRAND CONCERT of the season, consisting of ORCHESTRAL AND VOCAL MUSIC, will be given in St. George's Hall, on Friday next, November 6th, 1874. Vocalist : Mdlle. CARLOTTA PATTI. Part I . Overture "Oberon" Weber. Aria " Alma soave c Cara " (Maria di Rohan) - Donizetti. Signor Danieli. Song "I love him so " Kotschubey. Mademoiselle de Grandeville. Solo Pianoforte ."Les Courrieres" (Caprice) Ritter,. M. Theodore Ritter. Aria "Variations de Proch " Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti. Trio "Te sol quest' anima" (Attila) Verdi. Mdlle. de Grandville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Federici. Symphony No. 4, in B flat Beethoven First time of performance at these Concerts. Part II. Overture " Richard III" Volkmann. Duet "Peni tu per un ingrata" Muratori. Mdlle. de Grandville and Signor Danieli. Solo. (a) Serenade (b) saltarella, Ritter, Theodore Ritter. Song "Inez" (Bolero) Ritter. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti Song "Speed on, my bark " H. Leslie, Signor Federici. Liebeslied (Orchestral) Taubert. Song "Within a mile of Edinburgh " Mdlle. Carlotta Patti. Spinning Quartet (Martha) Flotow. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli and Signor Federici. March "Tannhauser" Wagner. Solo Pianoforte : Mons. THEODORE RITTER (his First Appearance at these Concerts); and Mr. CHARLES HALLE'S FULL BAND OF SEVENTY PERFORMERS. Accompanist: Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Conductor Mr. CHARLES HALLE. The doors will be opened at Seven o'clock, and the Concert will commence punctually at Half-past Seven. After the Ballot for the Subscribers shall have taken place a few extra Stalls will be issued : - Gentlemen, 10s. 6d. ; Ladies, 7s. 6. Reserved Seats. area 3s. 6d. West Gallery, 2s 6d. I Unreserved Seats. Area 1s. 6d. West Gallery, 1s 6d. North and South Galleries 1s. For special Trains see small bills. CHARLES OLLIVIER, Secretary. (Bradford Observer, Thursday, 5 November 1874)

Tuesday, 10 November 1874 : Mr F. Greenings's Evening Concert at Borough Hall, Stockton-Upon-Tees.

MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI. CONCERT TOUR. NOVEMBER, 1874. Mr F. Greenings has the honour to announce that he has engaged this distinguished Vocalist, the most brilliant Concert Singer of the day, who will appear at the Borough Hall, Stockton, on TUESDAY, November 10th, and at the Oddfellows' Hall, Middlesbrough, on FRIDAY, November 13th. In addition to Mdlle. Patti the party will include that eminent Pianist Mons. Theodore Ritter, whose performances excited such enthusiasm on the occasion of Mdlle. Patti's tour last year. The party will include Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli (Tenor) ; Signor Federici (Baritone); and as conductor : Mr Lindsay Sloper. Prices of admission ; Numbered Reserved Seat., 7s 6d ; Second Seats, 6s ; Gallery, 2s 6d. (Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, Friday, 6 November 1874) (Also: Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, Monday, 9 November 1874; Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, Tuesday, 10 November 1874; Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, Wednesday, 11 November 1874.)

MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI. CONCERT TOUR. NOVEMBER, 1874. Mr F. Greenings has the honour to announce that he has engaged this distinguished Vocalist, the most brilliant Concert Singer of the day, who will appear at the Oddfellows' Hall, Middlesbrough, TO-NIGHT (Friday) November 13th. In addition to Mdlle. Patti the party will include that eminent Pianist Mons. Theodore Ritter, whose performances excited such enthusiasm on the occasion of Mdlle. Patti's tour last year. The party will include Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli (Tenor) ; Signor Federici (Baritone); and as conductor : Mr Lindsay Sloper. Prices of admission ; Numbered Reserved Seat., 7s 6d ; Second Seats, 6s ; Gallery, 2s 6d. (Daily Gazette For Middlesbrough, Friday, 13 November 1874)

MDDLE CARLOTTA PATTI AND PARTY AT SALTBURN.- This eminent vocalist, accompanied by Mons. Theodore Ritter, Mddle Grandeville, Mr. Wadenace, Signor Danieli, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and suite, arrived here on Friday morning, and proceeded at once to the Zetland Hotel, where they remained all day, going in the evening to their concert at Middlesbrough, which was a great success. They returned to Saltburn by the last train, leaving early next morning, after expressing great regret that their professional engagements would not allow them to remain a few days to enjoy the beauties of the Place. Before their departure, they thanked Mr and Mrs Simpson for their kind personal attention, adding that during their tour, extending over two months and thousands of miles, they had up to the present considered the Imperial Hotel, at Torquay, the best they had visited, but now they would certainly give their preference to the Zetland, for its great comfort and excellent attendance. They left a most flattering testimonial in the visitors' remark book, with the signatures of the entire company. (Northern Echo, Tuesday, 17 November 1874)

Thursday, 12 November 1874 : Mr. J. W. Marshall's First Concert at Central Hall, Darlington.

MR J. W. MARSHALL, begs to announce that in consequence of the success that has attended the establishment of Subscription Concerts in various places, he has resolved to make the experiment in Darlington. He therefore proposes, if he meets with such support as will guarantee the undertaking, to give a series of Three Concerts during the Season of 1874-75. The following Artistes are engaged for the first, which will take place at the CENTRAL HALL, DARLINGTON, on THURSDAY, November 12th:- Vocalists: MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI, MDLLE DE GRANDEVILLE, SIGNOR DANIELI, SIGNOR FEDERICI. Conductor - MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. Mdlle. PATTI will be accompanied by that eminent Pianiste, MONS. THEODORE RITTER Whose performances excited sech enthusiasm on the occasion of Madlle. Patti's Tour last year. Intending subscribers will kindly either write or call at Marshall's Music Rooms, Grange-road, as early as possible so that he can make the necessary arrangements. Subscriptions to the Three Concerts, One Guinea. October 8, 1874. (Northern Echo, Saturday, 10 October 1874)

Saturday, 14 November 1874 : Mr. John Hare's Morning Concert at Town Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne.

NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE…TOWN HALL. - A morning concert was given in this Hall, under the auspices of Mr. John Hare, on the 14th, before a large and fashionable audience, the following Artistes appearing : Mlle Carlotta Patti, Mons, T. Ritter, Madlle de Grandville Danieli, Signor Federici and Mr. L. Sloper. (The Era, Sunday, 22 November 1874)

Monday, 16 November 1874 : Cramer And Co.'s First Grand Concert at Exhibition Palace, Dublin.

THE CARLOTTA PATTI CONCERTS. Under the Immediate patronage of HIS GRACE THE LORD LIEUTENANT, AND THE DUCHESS of ABERCORN, TO TAKE PLACE AT THE EXHIBITION PALACE, 16th NOVEMBER, AND BELFAST, 17th NOVEMBER. MDLLE. PATTI Will accompanied de Grandeville, SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor). SIGNOR FEDERICI (Baritone). CARL BERZON (Violin), AND THE GREAT MONS. THEODORE RITTER, Whose performance at the Musical Union, London, and the Dome, Brighton, have created such enthusiasm. The Celebrated MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. WILL BE THE CONDUCTOR. TICKETS NOW ON SALE (Irish Times, Tuesday, 3 November 1874)

EXHIBITION PALACE. 16TH and 18TH NOVEMBER. CRAMER and CO. have the honour to announce TWO GRAND CONCERTS On the above dates, Under the immediate Patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT And the DUCHESS OF ABERCORN. The First Concert will take place THIS (MONDAY) EVENING, 16th November, Commencing at eight o'Clock, And the Second on WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON, 18th November, Commencing at Two. (To prevent the inconvenience of crushing, the doors will be opened on each occasion one hour previous to the commencement of the Concert). The following distinguished Artists have been engaged: MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI. Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Signor DANIELI; Tenor. Signor FEDERICI, Baritone. Herr CARL BERZON, Violin. The Great Parisian Pianiste, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, And the Celebrated Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. TICKETS NOW: ON SALE -Only at Cramer's, 4 and 5 Westmoreland-street, Dublin, where PLACES CAN BE SECURED. Prices of Admission Reserved Seats (numbered), 5s. ; balcony, 3s. Area, 2s. Full particulars in future advertisements. Now ready, Book of the Words, with programmes for each Concert, and brief Memoir of Patti, Post Free, 6d. MONS. THEODORE RITTER Will Perform the following CELEBRATED SOLOS on the PIANOFORTE AT THE "PATTI CONCERTS" IN THE EXHIBITION PALACE, THIS EVENING:- Les Couriers - Ritter. A. Serenade b. Saltarella - Ritter, And will play a Duet with Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. (Freeman's Journal, Monday, 16 November 1874)

Tuesday, 17 November 1874 : Cramer And Co.'s Grand Concert at Ulster Hall, Belfast.

ULSTER HALL, BELFAST TUESDAY EVENING, 17TH NOV. CRAMER & CO. (OF DUBLIN) HAVE THE honour to announce the Mdlle. CARLOTTA "PATTI CONCERT," Under the immediate patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT and the DUCHESS of ABERCORN. To take place on the above date, commencing at Eight o'clock. - MONS. THEODORE RITTER, THE EMINENT PARISIAN PIANISTE, has been engaged for this Concert. The Brighton Guardian, speaking of his performance in Brighton on Tuesday, 20th October, ''The surprising execution, special effects, and unprecedented gradations in tone and touch of Mons. Theodore Ritter had the enthusiastic recognition to which he must now have become accustomed. Being encored in the second part, the eminent pianist gave that arrangement in which an astonishing effect is produced by the peculiar gradation of touch upon one note, an arpeggio elaboration being toned to correspond." MDLLE, PATTI Will also be assisted by other distinguished Artistes, and as Conductor - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Tickets now on sale only at Messrs. HART & CHURCHILL'S, Castle Place, Belfast. Balcony (reserved), 5s. First Seats (area), 3s. Second Seats (area), 2s. Full particulars in future advertisements. (Belfast News-Letter, Wednesday, 28 October 1874)

PATTI CONCERT. ULSTER HALL, BELFAST. TUESDAY EVENING, 17TH NOVEMBER, 1874, Commencing at Eight o'clock. PROGRAMME. PART FIRST. 1. Pianoforte Duet-M. Theodore Ritter and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. 2. Aria -"Alma Soave E Cara"-"Maria de Rohan"(Donizetti) - Signor Danieli. 3. Song-"I love him so" (Kotschubey) - Mdlle. De Grandeville. 4. Solo Pianoforte "Les Courriers" (Caprice) (Ritter) - M. Theodore Ritter. 5. Aria-Variations de Proch - Mdlle Carlotta Patti. 6. Song-"The Trooper" (A. Plumpton) - Signor Federici. 7. Trio-''Ta Sol Quest' Anima" "Atilla" (Verdi) -Mdlle de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Federici. PART SECOND. 1. Duet-"Peni tu par on ingrata" (Muratori) - Mdlle. De Grandeville and Signor Danieli. 2. Solo - a. Serenade, b. Saltarella, (Ritter) - M Theodore Ritter. 3. Song "Inez" -"Bolero" - (Ritter) - Mdlle. Carlotta Patti. 4. Song - "Speed on, my Bark" - (H. Leslie) - Signor Federici. 5. Song-" One look of thine" (Julie Kyrmann) - Mdlle. de Grandeville. 6. Song "Qui Vive" (Amat) - Signor Federici. 7. Song-"Within a mile of Edinburgh" - Mdlle. Carlotta Patti. 8. Song-"Nel Ciel Seron" (Arthur Sullivan) - Signor Danieli. 9. Spinning Quartet - "Martha" (Flotow) - Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Federici. CONDUCTOR - Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. Reserved Seats (Balcony).5s. Area (Front Seats), 3s. Area (Back. Seats), 2s. Tickets to be had only at Messrs. HART& CHURCHILL'S, Castle Place. To Prevent the inconvenience of crushing the doors will be opened one hour previous to the commencement of the Concert. (Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday, 10 November 1874)

ULSTER HALL, BELFAST.TUESDAY EVENING, 17th November. CRAMER & CO. (of Dublin) have the honour to announce the MDLLE. CARLOTTA "PATTI CONCERT," Under the immediate Patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT And the DUCHESS OF ABERCORN, To take place On the above date, commencing at Eight o'clock. Doors open at 7.20. -Holders of Tickets bought beforehand (see notice below) will be admitted at Seven-- o'clock. MDLLE PATTI Will be accompanied by Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Signor DANIELI; Tenor. Signor FEDERICI, Baritone. And the Great Parisian Pianiste, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, Whose performances at the Musical Union, London, and at the Dome, Brighton, have created such enthusiasm And the Celebrated Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER will be the Conductor. TICKETS NOW ON SALE (Only at Messrs. HART & CHURCHILL'S Castle Place, Belfast, where places may be secured. Reserved Seats (Balcony).5s. Area (Front Seats), 3s. Area (Back. Seats), 2s. See other advertisements. Now Reedy, Post Free, 4d., PROGRAMME, with Book of words and Brief Memoir of PATTI. SPECIAL NOTICE. Holders of Tickets for all parts of the Hall purchased on or before MONDAY, 16th inst., will be admitted at Seven o'clock, which will be twenty minutes before the general public. (Belfast News-Letter, Friday, 13 November 1874)

ULSTER HALL, BELFAST. THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, Nov. 17. CRAMER & CO. (of Dublin) have the honour to announce the MDLLE. CARLOTTA "PATTI CONCERT," Under the immediate Patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT And the DUCHESS OF ABERCORN, To take place THIS EVENING, commencing at Eight o'clock. Doors open at 7.20. -Holders of Tickets bought beforehand (see notice below) will be admitted at Seven-- o'clock. MDLLE PATTI Will be accompanied by Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Signor DANIELI; Tenor. Signor FEDERICI, Baritone. And the Great Parisian Pianiste, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, Whose performances at the Musical Union, London, and at the Dome, Brighton, have created such enthusiasm And the Celebrated Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER will be the Conductor. TICKETS NOW ON SALE (Only at Messrs. HART & CHURCHILL'S Castle Place, Belfast, where places may be secured. Reserved Seats (Balcony).5s. Area (Front Seats), 3s. Area (Back. Seats), 2s. See other advertisements. Now Reedy, Post Free, 4d., PROGRAMME, with Book of words and Brief Memoir of PATTI. On THIS (Tuesday) EVENING the 9.45 p.m. Train to Carrickfergus will be delayed until 10 30. (Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday, 17 November 1874)

BELFAST…ULSTER HALL.- A concert was given in Ulster Hall on Tuesday, before a very brilliant and fashionable assemblage. The vocalists were Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Mr Wadmore. Mr. Lindsay Sloper officiated as conductor. (The Era, Sunday, 22 November 1874)

CARLOTTA PATTI. The Dublin public will observe with pleasure the announcement by Messrs. Cramer and Co. of two concerts which are fixed to take place in the Exhibition Buildings in the course of next month. The feature of both entertainments will be the presence of Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, an artiste whose reputation as a concert-room cantatrice almost rivals the world-wide renown achieved on the lyric stage by her sister Adelina. Carlotta possesses a voice of singular compass, and her appearance in all the capitals of Europe, as well as in America, has been invariably an unqualified success. The large sums offered and paid this splendid singer by different impressari are the best proof of the exalted position she occupies in the foremost ranks of her profession, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti will be accompanied at Messrs. Cramer's concerts by several eminent vocalists and executionists. Among them, Theodore Ritter and Lindsay Sloper are to be the pianists, the former making his debut at the instrument in this city. He brings a well earned and brilliant repute. As a boy pianoforte player he attracted the notice of Rossini, of whom he was a particular favourite. Subsequently, he became a pupil of the famous Ella, and afterwards attained the summit of his art. It is needless to add anything by way of introduction and recommendation to the name of this gentleman. Mdlle. de Grandeville, who has been singing in London at the International Exhibition concerts, will appear for the first time in Ireland on the forthcoming occasion. This young lady has been enthusiastically lauded by the London critics. These artistes, with Signor Danieli, a capital tenor, and Signor Federici, a first-rate baritone, complete the Carlotta Patti party, and offer unquestionable guarantee that the concerts next month will rank among the most tatactive [sic] ever held in Dublin. (Freeman's Journal, Thursday, 22 October 1874)

PATTI CONCERTS. EXHIBITION PALACE, 16th and 18th NOVEMBER, BELFAST 17th NOVEMBER. Under the Special Patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT and the DUCHESS of ABERCORN: MADLLE. PATTI Will be accompanied by MDLLE DE GRANDEVILLE, SIGNOR DANIELI (Tenor), SIGNOR FEDERICI (Baritone) M. CARL BENSON (Violin) And the Eminent Parisian Pianist, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, The celebrated Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER will be the Conductor. TICKETS NOW ON SALE. (Only at Cramer's, 4 and 5 Westmoreland-street, Dublin and at Hart and Churchill's, Belfast, where Places may be secured. Reserved Seats (Numbered), 5s.; Balcony, 3s.; Area, 2s. Now Ready, Book of the Words, with programme for each concert, and brief memoir of Patti, Post Free, 6d. (Freeman's Journal, Monday, 9 November 1874)

EXHIBITION PALACE. 16TH and 18TH NOVEMBER. CRAMER and CO. have the honour to announce TWO GRAND CONCERTS On the above dates, Under the immediate Patronage of His Grace the LORD LIEUTENANT And the DUCHESS OF ABERCORN. The First Concert will take place on MONDAY EVENING, 16th November, Commencing at eight o'Clock, And the Second on WEDNESDAY, AFTERNOON, 18th November, Commencing at Two. (To prevent the inconvenience of crushing, the doors will be opened on each occasion one hour previous to the commencement of the Concert). The following distinguished Artists have been engaged: MDLLE. CARLOTTA PATTI. Mdlle. DE GRANDEVILLE. Signor DANIELI; Tenor. Signor FEDERICI, Baritone. Herr CARL BERZON, Violin. The Great Parisian Pianiste, MONS. THEODORE RITTER, And the Celebrated Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. TICKETS NOW: ON SALE -Only at Cramer's, 4 and 5 Westmoreland-street, Dublin, where PLACES CAN BE SECURED. Prices of Admission Reserved Seats (numbered), 5s. ; balcony, 3s. Area, 2s. Full particulars in future advertisements. Now ready, Book of the Words, with programmes for each Concert, and brief Memoir of Patti, Post Free, 6d. (Freeman's Journal, Tuesday, 10 November 1874) (Also: Freeman's Journal, Saturday, 14 November 1874; Freeman's Journal, Friday, 13 November 1874; Freeman's Journal, Thursday, 12 November 1874.)

MONS. THEODORE RITTER Will Perform the following CELEBRATED SOLOS on the PIANOFORTE AT THE "PATTI CONCERTS" IN THE EXHIBITION PALACE, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING:- Les Couriers - Ritter. A. Serenade b. Saltarella - Ritter, And will play a Duet with Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER. (Belfast News-Letter, Tuesday, 17 November 1874)

DUBLIN…EXHIBITION PALACE.-The musical season in Dublin was this year inaugurated, for the first time, by the eminent firm of Cramer and Co., who gave concert on Monday evening and Wednesday afternoon, with complete success. The artists engaged were Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle de Grandeville, Signor Daniele, Mr. Wadmore, Herr Carl Berzon (violinist) and the eminent pianist, Mons. Theodore Ritter, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper as accompanist. (The Era, Sunday, 22 November 1874)

The "Carlotta Patti " concerts in Dublin, on the 16th and 18th ult., were deservedly great successes; they attracted the largest attendances we have seen for a long time in the Exhibition Palace. Mdlle. Patti's singing was a great treat for all lovers of music; the brilliancy and freshness of her voice, coupled with wonderful executive powers, being peculiarly charming. The effect she made in Auber's laughing song, "L'éclat pour lire," was almost indescribable. The other vocalists were Miss de Grandeville, mezzo-soprano; Sig. Danielli, tenor, awfully given to the use of the tremolo ; and Mr. Wadmore (vice Sig. Federici, indisposed) ; this gentleman has a very pleasing soft bass voice. Though he is called a baritone, his quality is much more basso, and he acquitted himself thoroughly well in his share of the work. The instrumentalists were, our own Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a prince amongst accompanists ; M. Theodore Ritter, the clever French pianist ; and Herr Carl Benzon, violinist, a most excellent performer. After successful concerts at Limerick and Cork, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti left Dublin on the 22nd Nov, for Cambridge. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Tuesday, 1 December 1874)

Thursday, 26 November 1874 : Mademoiselle Carlotta Patti's Concert at Town Hall, Birmingham.

THE CARLOTTA PATTI CONCERT. A DISAPPOINTMENT. "Hamlet" was played last night without the conventional Prince of Denmark, and if we head our notice of the remarkable musical programme which took place in the Town Hall with the name of Mille. Carlotta Patti, it is solely for the lucus a con lucendo reason that that gifted and popular songstress was conspicuous on the occasion by her absence. The entertainment announced by Messrs. Harrison, though not, we believe, devised by them, had evidently been modelled in accordance with the well-known receipt of Catalani's husband ma femme et quelques poupets, which may be freely rendered as one "bright particular star" and a cloud of rushlights; for, though it savours of injustice to the several excellent artistes associated with Madlle Patti to describe them, even in a Pickwickian sense, as puppets or rushlights, those terms will most aptly convey the relative importance in the public eye of these hitherto unknown auxiliaries to their leader. Madlle. Carlotta Patti, in a word, was the popular attraction which brought together last night's audience, and, failing her, all the rest were leather and prunella, so far as concerned their power of drawing the public. Under these circumstances we need not expatiate on the keenness of the disappointment which the audience were destined to experience on learning that their favourite had gone off in a huff, and would not appear. The delicate task of making this announcement devolved upon Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the conductor or accompanyist of the party, who made his appearance in front of the orchestra some twenty minutes after the hour fixed for the opening of the performance, just in time to allay the rising impatience of the audience at the unaccountable delay in commencing. Mr. Sloper, who spoke with evident embarrassment, began by craving the indulgence for the delay which had occurred in explanation of which he had only a very unpleasant communication to offer. It was that Madlle. Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham with the intention of singing at the concert, but, on finding herself announced in the local advertisements as the "sister of Adelina Patti," she felt so surprised and indignant that she could not make up her mind to appear. Holding the artistic position she did, and entertaining as she did a grateful recollection of the reception she experienced here eleven years ago, she did not think her claims stood in need of any adventitious aid, and the upshot of the matter was that Madlle Carlotta Patti not only declined to sing at the concert, but had set the seal to her resolution by going off to London by the 7.30 train that evening. Mr. Theodore Ritter, who had been announced as the solo pianist of the concert, accompanying her. Under the circumstances, he was charged by Messrs. Harrison, the concert-givers, to express their great regret that the concert as advertised could not take place, and that any of the audience who thought proper might have their money returned at the doors. The other principal artistes, he added, were in attendance including Madlle. Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore, and himself, and were prepared to go on with the performance for those who chose to remain. When the mingled applause and hisses which greeted this announcement had subsided, about one-fourth of a rather meagre audience availed themselves of the liberty to depart, leaving behind them a good number of empty benches, more particularly in the great and side galleries. After a few minutes further delay, Mr. Percy Harrison came forward in the place vacated by Mr. Sloper to supplement the statement of that gentleman by a short explanation of the matter from the standpoint of the concert givers. He said that he and his uncle were taken quite by surprise, and were as disappointed, as any of the audience at what had occurred, which was to them a very serious matter. They had acted throughout with the best intentions and were quite unconscious of offending Madlle. Carlotta Patti in announcing her as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti. On the contrary, they thought she would feel honoured instead of jealous at having her name coupled with that of so distinguished an artiste. (Applause.) When they learned, just before the commencement of the concert, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti's sentiments on the subject they had lost no time in sending to her - he had gone himself - to express their regret and apologise as fully as they could for having unintentionally wounded her feelings. He was unable at first to obtain an interview with Madlle. Carlotta Patti, and when he eventually did so he found her in a state of great anger. She had taken her place by the London train, and would not listen to his explanations or apologies, but stopped her ears against them with her hands. Mr. Ritter, he added, accompanied Madlle. Patti in the hope of perhaps changing her resolution before she reached Coventry, in which case, of course, she might yet arrive, though late. In conclusion, Mr. Percy Harrison said the remaining artistes would proceed with the concert as far as possible, and that in place of Mr. Ritter Mr. Lindsay Sloper had kindly consented to play the moonlight sonata. By their applause the audience appeared to show that their sympathies in business were decidedly on the side of the Messrs. Harrison. After this unexpected and sensational prelude, the concert itself was so much of an anti-climax that we shall not be expected to add much to the announcement of the selection, which, as originally drafted, was as follows:- Trio, "Vieni al mar" (Gordigiani): aria, " Alma soave e cara; "Maria di Rohan," (Donizetti) song "Love finds a way" - (Odoardo Barri); solo pianoforte, sonata, "Moonlight" (Beethoven); part song. "Sweet and low" (Leslie); aria. Air with variations (Proch): aria. "Honour and Arms" "Samson," (Handel); Song, "C'est L'Espagne" (Offenbach): glee. "Blow, gentle gales" (Bishop); Spinning quartet "Martha," (Flotow); song, "Speed on, my bark" (Leslie); Bolero, from "Vêpres Sicilienne" (Verdi); part song, "Good night, beloved" (Pinsuti); solo pianoforte. a. "Spanish Serenade,-b. "Tarantelle" (Ritter); air, "Last rose of Summer," Duetti "Parigi, O cara" "La Traviata"(Verdi); song "Warrior bold" (Adams).; song, "Star of my night" (Wekerlin): glee, "Stay, prithee, stay" (Bishop). The air of Proch with variations; the Bolero, from Verdi's "Vêpres Siciliennes ;" and "The last rose of Summer" were the solos set down for Madlle. Carlotta Patti, who was also to have taken part in Flotow's spinning quartett; and these items, with the pianoforte pieces set down for M. Theodore Ritter, had, of course, to be omitted or replaced, but in other respects the programme was pretty closely followed. Madlle. de Grandeville. who possesses a mezzo-soprano rather than a contralto voice, is not wanting in spirit or power, but sings occasionally somewhat out of tune - a defect which was not so conspicuous in the arch little ballad by Barri, as in Offenbach's subtler bolero, "C'est l'Espagne." Signor Danieli, the tenor, has some good notes in his voice, and sings with great intensity and dramatic feeling, but is afflicted, like so many artistes of our time, with a painful and exaggerated vibrato. Nevertheless, his singing of the plaintive love song, from Donizetti's rarely heard "Maria di Rohan," was well received by the audience. Mr. Wadmore, we believe, is not entirely a stranger here, though his name is but little known to the concert-going public. He possesses an excellent baritone voice of considerable power and range and no mean culture, and impressed the audience so favourably by his singing of the martial "Honour and arms," from "Samson," as to elicit a hearty encore. Instead of repeating Handel's air, however, he substituted the popular buffo aria, "Sulla poppa del mio Brik," which, though cleverly sung, was not so well suited to his style, Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave a very neat and finished performance of the "Moonlight Sonata," executing the difficult concluding Presto with a precision and fire which we should scarcely have expected, considering thee shortness of the notice allowed him. The part-song performances of the members of the Philharmonic Union, about 140 in number, under the conduct of Dr. Swinnerton Heap, were a very agreeable feature of the entertainment, being marked in general by great delicacy, unity, and precision. (Birmingham Daily Post, Friday, 27 November 1874)

On Thursday night a miscellaneous concert was given in the Town Hall. The principal artistes announced were Madlle. Carlotta Patti, Madlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wedmore, Mons. Ritter, and the Philharmonic Union. About 20 minutes after the time the concert should have begun Mr. Lindsey Sloper, the conductor of the concert party, came forward and said he had an unpleasant communication to make. It was that Madlle Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham with the intention of singing at the concert, but, on finding herself announced in the local advertisements as the sister of Adelina Patti, she felt so surprised and indignant that she could not make up her mind to appear. Holding the artistic position she did, and entertaining as she did a grateful recollection of the reception she experienced there eleven years ago, she did not think her claims stood in need of any adventitious aid, and the upshot of the matter was that Madlle. Carlotta, Patti not only declined to sing at the concert, but had set the nail to her resolution by going off to London by the 7.30 train that evening, Mr. Theodore Ritter, who had been announced as the solo pianist of the concert, accompanying her. Under the circumstances, he was charged by Messrs. Hardens, the concertgivers, to express their great regret that the concert as advertised could not take place, and that any of the audience who thought proper might have their money returned at the doors. The other principal artistes, he added, were in attendance, including Madlle. Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Walintore, and himself, and were prepared to go on with the performance for those who chose to remain. When the mingled applause and hisses which greeted this announcement had subsided, about one-fourth of a rather meagre audience availed themselves of the liberty to depart, leaving behind them a good number of empty benches, more particularly in the great and side vineries. After a few minutes' further delay, Mr. Percy Harrison came forward in the place vacated by Mr. Sloper to supplement the statement of that gentleman by a short explanation of the matter from the standpoint of he concert-giver. He said that he and his uncle were taken quite by surprise, and were as disappointed as any of the audience at what had occurred, which was to them a very serious matter. They had acted throughout with the best intentions, and were quite unconscious of offending Madlle. Carlotta Patti in announcing her as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti. On the contrary, they thought she would feel honoured instead of jealous at having her name coupled with that of so distinguished an artiste. (Applause.) When they learned, just before the commencement of the concert, Madlle. Carlotta Patti's sentiments to the subject they had lost no time in sending to her-he had gone himself -to express their regret and apologise as as fully as they could for having unintentionally wounded her feeling's. He was unable at first to obtain an interview with Madlle. Carlotta Patti, and when he eventually did so he found her in a state of great anger. She had taken her place by the London train, and would not listen to his explanation, or apologies, but stopped her ear against them with her hands. Mr. Ritter, he added, accompanied Madlle. Patti in the hope of perhaps changing her resolution before she reached Coventry, in which case, of course, she might yet arrive, though late. In conclusion, Mr. Percy Harrison said the remaining artistes would proceed with the concert as far as possible, and that in place of Mr. Ritter Mr. Lindsey Sloper had kindly consented to play the moonlight sonata. By their applause the audience appeared to show that their sympathies in the business were decidedly on the side of the Messrs. Harrison. (Leicester Daily Post, Saturday, 28 November 1874)

CORK.-(From our Correspondent) - The success of the Patti concerts, which took place on Friday evening, 20th, and Saturday morning, 21st inst., at the Munster Hall, is another proof to the spirited proprietors that whenever they give the Cork public the opportunity of hearing ?rst-rate artists, the will receive their cordial support, for on both occasions the hall was crowded to its utmost limits by an audience which included the elite of the city and county. The following artists appeared :- Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. de Grandeville, Signor Danieli and Mr. Wadmore, solo pianoforte, Mons. Theodore Ritter, and Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The playing of Mons. Ritter, and the charming singing of Mdlle. Patti created quite a furore, while Mr. Wadmore also gave great satisfaction. Encores were the order of the day; Mdlle. Patti was down for three songs in the programme, but she graciously sang six in deference to the wishes of the noisy portion of the audience. Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied with great taste and judgment. (Musical standard, Saturday, 28 November 1874)

Cork.-The splendid success of the Patti Concerts, which took place on Friday evening the 20th, and Saturday morning the 21st instant, at the Munster Hall, is another proof to the spirited proprietors that whenever they give the Cork public the opportunity of hearing first-rate artistes, they will receive their cordial support, for on both occasions the hall was crowded to its utmost limits by an audience which included the elite of the city and county. The following artistes appeared:-Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. De Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Mr. Wadmore. Solo Pianoforte, Mons. Theodore Ritter, and Conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. The playing of Mons. Ritter, and the charming singing of Mdlle. Carlotta Patti created quite a furore, while Mr. Wadmore also gave great satisfaction. Encores were the order of the day, but it is a pity that great artistes do not set themselves against this practice, which has become such a nuisance and is after all no compliment to the performers, for it generally proceeds from a few who want to have more value for their money by getting the second song. As it was Mdlle. Patti was down in the programme for three songs, but she graciously sang six in deference to the wishes of the noisy portion of the audience. Mr. Lindsay Sloper played the accompaniments with great taste and judgment, and also joined Mons. Ritter in a duet (overture to William Tell) for two pianofortes. Belfast.-A Concert was given in the Ulster Hall on Tuesday evening the 17th instant. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, Mdlle. de Grandeville, and Signori Danieli and Federici were the vocalists who were advertised to appear, but the latter named gentleman was indisposed, so he did not cross the Channel. The services of Mr. Wadmore were secured instead. Mons. Theodore Ritter was the pianist and Mr. Lindsay Sloper acted as "conductor." By the bye, why is the latter word used in a case of this kind? Is it a merely complimentary term instead of the word "accompanist "? As the hour arrived at which the concert should have commenced, some dissatisfaction was noticeable amongst the audience at the non-appearance of the artists, but Mr. Sloper made all matters smooth by announcing that the train was late in arrival, and that there was consequently some delay. His next statement, however, was not so acceptable, namely that in consequence of the two pianos being out of tune, the duet by Mons. Ritter and himself could not be performed. Surely there was gross mismanagement somewhere. The audience took this latter disappointment as philosophically as possible, and certainly the other performers did their utmost to please. Mdlle. Patti was not admired, however, in her rendering of "Within a mile o' Edinboro'." She sang all the rest of her share of the programme with great success, and the same remark can truthfully be applied to all who took part in the concert. (The Choir, Saturday, 28 November 1874)

Miss Carlotta Patti at Birmingham.- Great disappointment was caused on Thursday night at a concert given in Birmingham, at which the principal attraction was Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about twenty minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the "unpleasant communication " that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offence at finding herself announced as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Sheffield Independent, Monday, 30 November 1874)

CORK. - The spirited proprietors of the Munster Hall gave two very successful concerts on Friday evening, 20th, and Saturday morning, 21st ult., at which the following distinguished artistes appeared : - Mlle. Carlotta Patti, Mlle. De Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore (Baritone), M. Theodore Ritter, Solo Pianoforte, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Conductor. The programmes were carefully selected, and the playing of Mons. Ritter, and the charming singing of Mlle. Patti, created great enthusiasm, while Mr. Wadmore was also highly successful. The Hall on both occasions was crowded, and encores were the order of the day, for Mlle. Patti sang six songs instead of three, in deference to the wishes of her admirers. Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied with great taste and judgment. (The Monthly musical record, Tuesday, 1 December 1874)

AN INDIGNANT PRIMA DONNA.-The Birmingham musical public experienced a great disappointment on Thursday night. Mddle Carlotta Patti had been announced to appear, in company with other artistes, at a concert to be given in the Town Hall that evening, and, as it was her first appearance after eleven years' absence, a good deal of eagerness was manifested to hear her. There was some delay in commencing the concert, and when at length the conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, appeared, it was to make an apology to the audience. He said that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham to sing at the concert, but finding that she had been advertised in the local newspapers, as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti, she felt so indignant it should have been thought necessary to support her prestige by such a reference that she had refused to appear at the concert. Mr Sloper added that she and Mr Theodore Ritter, who was also announced to take part in the concert, had gone to London by the 7.30 train. Messrs Harrison, the local concert agents, intimated that the concert would be proceeded with by the remaining artistes, but if any of the audience chose to leave they might have their money returned - a liberty which many availed themselves of. (Aberdeen Journal, Wednesday, 2 December 1874)

CARLOTTA PATTI STANDING UPON HER DIGNITY. Great disappointment was felt by a Birmingham audience on Thursday evening, on learning that Madlle Carlotta Patti, who had been announced to sing at a concert, had gone off in a "huff," and would not appear. The delicate task of making this announcement devolved upon Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the conductor or accompanyist of the party, who made his appearance in front of the orchestra some twenty minutes after the hour fixed for the opening of the performance, just in time to allay the rising impatience of the audience at the unaccountable delay in commencing. Mr. Sloper, who spoke with evident embarrassment, began by craving the indulgence for the delay which had occurred in explanation of which he had only a very unpleasant communication to offer. It was that Madlle. Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham with the intention of singing at the concert, but, on finding herself announced in the local advertisements as the "sister of Adelina Patti," she felt so surprised and indignant that she could not make up her mind to appear. Holding the artistic position she did, and entertaining as she did a grateful recollection of the reception she experienced here eleven years ago, she did not think her claims stood in need of any adventitious aid, and the upshot of the matter was that Madlle Carlotta Patti not only declined to sing at the concert, but had set the seal to her resolution by going off to London by the 7.30 train that evening. Mr. Theodore Ritter, who had been announced as the solo pianist of the concert, accompanying her. Under the circumstances, he was charged by Messrs. Harrison, the concert-givers, to express their great regret that the concert as advertised could not take place, and that any of the audience who thought proper might have their money returned at the doors. The other principal artistes, he added, were in attendance including Madlle. Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore, and himself, and were prepared to go on with the performance for those who chose to remain. When the mingled applause and hisses which greeted this announcement had subsided, about one-fourth of a rather meagre audience availed themselves of the liberty to depart, leaving behind them a good number of empty benches, more particularly in the great and side galleries. After a few minutes further delay, Mr. Percy Harrison came forward in the place vacated by Mr. Sloper to supplement the statement of that gentleman by a short explanation of the matter from the standpoint of the concert givers. He said that he and his uncle were taken quite by surprise, and were as disappointed, as any of the audience at what had occurred, which was to them a very serious matter. They had acted throughout with the best intentions and were quite unconscious of offending Madlle. Carlotta Patti in announcing her as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti. On the contrary, they thought she would feel honoured instead of jealous at having her name coupled with that of so distinguished an artiste. (Applause.) When they learned, just before the commencement of the concert, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti's sentiments on the subject they had lost no time in sending to her - he had gone himself - to express their regret and apologise as fully as they could for having unintentionally wounded her feelings. He was unable at first to obtain an interview with Madlle. Carlotta Patti, and when he eventually did so he found her in a state of great anger. She had taken her place by the London train, and would not listen to his explanations or apologies, but stopped her ears against them with her hands. Mr. Ritter, he added, accompanied Madlle. Patti in the hope of perhaps changing her resolution before she reached Coventry, in which case, of course, she might yet arrive, though late. In conclusion, Mr. Percy Harrison said the remaining artistes would proceed with the concert as far as possible, and that in place of Mr. Ritter, Mr. Lindsay Sloper had kindly consented to play the moonlight sonata. By their applause the audience appeared to show that their sympathies in business were decidedly on the side of the Messrs. Harrison. (Nottinghamshire Guardian, Friday, 4 December 1874)

Great disappointment was caused on Thursday night at a concert given in Birmingham, at which the principal attraction was Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about twenty minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the "unpleasant communication " that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offence at finding herself announced as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Exeter and Plymouth Gazette, Friday, 4 December 1874) (Also: Newcastle Courant (1803), Friday, 4 December 1874.)

Great disappointment was caused on the night of the 26th at a concert given in Birmingham, at which the principal attraction was Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about 20 minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the "unpleasant communication" that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offence at finding herself announced as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti" She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham. (Stamford Mercury, Friday, 4 December 1874)

STRANGE IF TRUE. To-day's Athenaeum has the following :-The Birmingham journals have recorded a curious incident, under the heading "Carlotta Patti in a rage." The firm of Harrison, the music publishers, had announced an evening concert, with Madame Carlotta Patti, Madame Grandville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, as the artistes ; but the speculators gave such offence to Madame Carlotta by announcing her as "the sister of Adelina Patti," which she is, that the lady took her departure for London half-an-hour before the time of beginning the concert. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. P. Harrison explained the matter to the audience, that they had vainly essayed to pacify Madame Carlotta, who "stopped her ears with her hands," in order not to listen to the explanation that no offence was intended, but it was in vain. The money was returned to the those who declined to remain, leaving about one-fourth of the audience to hear the other performers. Surely there must have been some other reason for Madame Carlotta Patti breaking her engagement, as in London she has been almost always announced, when she sang, as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti, in order that it might not be supposed that it was the latter who was going to appear. (Sunderland Daily Echo and Shipping Gazette, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

Great disappointment was caused at a concert given in Birmingham, at which the principal attraction was Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about twenty minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the " unpleasant communication" that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offence at finding herself announced as " the sister of Miss Adeline Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Grantham Journal, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

Great disappointment was caused a few nights since at a concert given in Birmingham, at which the principal attraction was Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about twenty minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the " unpleasant communication" that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offence at finding herself announced as " the sister of Miss Adeline Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Lancaster Gazetter, Saturday, 5 December 1874) (Also: Cheltenham Chronicle, Tuesday, 8 December 1874.)

Madame Carlotta Patti took such dire offence the other day at being described on the bills of a Birmingham Concert as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti " that she broke her engagement and departed at once, leaving Mr. Lindsay Sloper to make her apologies to the expectant audience whom she had thus abruptly abandoned. It was certainly an indignity to offer to an artist who has a position of her own in the concert-room to base her claim to public favour upon relationship to another singer: and the absurdity of calling Madame Patti "Miss Adelina Patti." is one that we would hardly expect from the managers of such a concert as would be likely to have the name of Carlotta Patti on the programme: but putting aside any objection to the lady's precipitate conduct on the score of common sense, it is questionable whether a court of law would hold her free to break an engagement because she was described as, what she is after all, the sister of "Miss" Adelina Patti. Unless, indeed, Madame Carlotta were to raise a point of special pleading, and urge that her famous relative is not "Miss " but "Madame," and that, therefore, the description was incorrect. (Women and Work: A Weekly Industrial, Educational, and Household Register for Women, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

A Vocalist's Caprice. -Messrs. Cramer's concert company, of which Miss Carlotta Patti was the leading member, having completed the stipulated series in the provinces, the manager, at the earnest request of Miss Carlotta Patti, who was particularly desirous of singing in Birmingham, organised at considerable inconvenience and expense, an extra concert to be given there on to be given there on Thursday, last week, with Miss Carlotta Patti as the principal attraction. The result gave rise to great disappointment and greater indignation. When the audience had waited about twenty minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the unpleasant communication that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken offence at finding her self announced as the sister of Miss Adelina Patti. She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

The daily papers of Birmingham relate that last week there was to have been a concert in the Town Hall, with Mdlle. Carlotta Patti as principal vocalist, but soon after the audience had assembled, it began to be whispered that the lady had gone off in a huff, and would not appear. The delicate task of making this announcement devolved upon Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the conductor or accompanyist of the party, who made his appearance in front of the orchestra some twenty minutes after the hour fixed for the opening of the performance, just in time to allay the rising impatience of the audience at the unaccountable delay in commencing :- Mr. Sloper, who spoke with evident embarrassment, began by craving indulgence for the delay which had occurred, in explanation of which he had only a very unpleasant communication to offer. It was that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham with the intention of singing at the concert, but, on ?nding herself announced in the local advertisements as the "sister of Adelina Patti," she felt so surprised and indignant that she could not make up her mind to appear. Holding the artistic position she did, and entertaining as she did a grateful recollection of the reception she experienced here eleven years ago, she did not think her claims stood in need of any adventitious aid, and the upshot of the matter was that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti not only declined to sing at the concert, but had set the seal to her resolution by going off to London by the 7.30 train that evening, Mr. Theodore Ritter, who had been announced as the solo pianist of the concert, accompanying her. Under the circumstances, he was charged by Messrs. Harrison, the concert givers, to express their great regret that the concert as advertised could not take place, and that any of the audience who thought proper might have their money returned at the doors. The other principal artists, he added, were in attendance, including Mdlle. Grandeville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore, and himself, and were prepared to go on with the performance for those who chose to remain. When the mingled applause and hisses which greeted this announcement had subsided, about one-fourth of a rather meagre audience availed themselves of the liberty to depart, leaving behind them a good number of empty benches, more particularly in the great and side galleries. After a few minutes' further delay, Mr. Percy Harrison came forward in the place vacated by Mr. Sloper to supplement the statement of that gentleman by a short explanation of the matter from the stand-point of the concert givers. He said that he and his uncle were taken quite by surprise, and were as disappointed as any of the audience at what had occurred, which was to them a very serious matter. They had acted throughout with the best intentions, and were quite unconscious of offending Mdlle. Carlotta Patti in announcing her as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti. On the contrary, they thought she would feel honoured instead of jealous at having her name coupled with that of so distinguished an artist. (Applause) When they learned, just before the commencement of the concert, Mdlle. Carlotta Patti's sentiments on the subject, they had lost no time in sending to her - he had gone himself - to express their regret, and apologise as fully as they could for having unintentionally wounded her feelings. He was unable at ?rst to obtain an interview with Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, and when he eventually did so he found her in a state of great anger. She had taken her place by the London train, and would not listen to his explanations or apologies, but stopped her ears against them with her hands. The agent, he added, accompanied Mdlle. Patti in the hope of perhaps changing her resolution before she reached Coventry, in which case, of course, she might yet arrive, though late. This was followed by cries of "We don't want her," and hisses. The rest of the artists went courageously on with the programme, and, it would seem, with some success. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave a very neat and ?nished performance of the "Moonlight Sonata," and the part-song performances of the members of the Philharmonic Union, about 140 in number, under the conduct of Dr. Swinnerton Heap, were a very agreeable feature of the evening. (Musical standard, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

THE Birmingham journals have recorded a curious incident, under the heading "Carlotta Patti in a rage." The firm of Harrison, the music publishers, had announced an evening concert, with Madame Carlotta Patti, Madame Grandville, Signor Danieli, Mr. Wadmore, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, as the artists ; but the speculators gave such offence to Madame Carlotta by announcing her "the sister of Adelina Patti," which she is, that the lady took her departure for London half-an-hour before the time of beginning the concert. Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. P. Harrison explained the matter to the audience, that they had vainly essayed to Madame Carlotta, who "stopped her ears with her hands," in order not to listen to the explanation that no offence was intended, but it was in vain. The money was returned to those who declined to remain, leaving about one-fourth of the audience to hear the other performers. Surely there must have been some other reason for Madame Carlotta Patti breaking her engagement, in London she has been almost always announced, when she gang, as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti, in order that it might not be supposed that it was the latter who was going to appear. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

Birmingham.-Messrs. Harrison's concert of Thursday, November 26th, resulted in disappointment to many persons. Some twenty minutes after the hour fixed for the commencement of the programme, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, the accompanist of the party, made his appearance in front of the orchestra, and, craving indulgence for the delay which had occurred, informed the audience of the cause of it. It was simply this, - Mdlle. Carlotta Patti, finding herself announced in the local advertisements as the "sister of Adelina Patti, "felt so surprised and indignant, that she would not appear, and had set the seal to her resolution by going off to London by the 7.30 train that evening, Mr. Theodore Ritter, the solo pianist of the concert, accompanying her in the hope of perhaps changing her resolution before she reached Coventry. About one-fourth of the rather meagre audience assembled availed themselves of the offer Mr. Sloper was commissioned to make, and received back their money at the doors. After a short delay, Mr. Percy Harrison came forward, and stated that he and his uncle were as disappointed as any of the audience at what had occurred. They had acted throughout with the best intentions, and were quite unconscious of offending Mdlle. Carlotta Patti by the wording of their advertisements. When they learned, just before the time for the concert, Mdlle. Carlotta's sentiments, he himself went to express their regret at having unintentionally wounded her feelings, but she would listen to no explanation or apologies, but stopped her ears against them with her hands. In conclusion, Mr. Percy Harrison said that the remaining artists, Mdlle. Grandeville, Signor Danieli, and Mr. Wadmore, would proceed with the concert as far as possible, and that in place of Mr. Ritter, Mr. Lindsey Sloper had kindly consented to play the Moonlight Sonata. Some little demonstration of applause followed this announcement, and the concert, or what was left of it, was proceeded with. Thus the Birmingham audience felt itself to be deliberately insulted, and Messrs. Harrison, those indefatigable caterers for the musical public were put to undeserved loss. It is understood that Messrs. Harrison have informed the agent of Mdlle. Carlotta Patti that nothing short of an ample apology to them and the audience, for publication, and substantial compensation, will be regarded as satisfactory, and that, failing this, a writ will be issued on Wednesday next- damages laid at £1,000. Should Mdlle. Carlotta Patti ever venture to sing in Birmingham, after this, she will probably find to her cost what opinion the people of that town hold of her behaviour. A few more experiences like those of Liverpool and Birmingham, and the English public will find even the name of a Patti too much, and will disregard advertisements, however enticingly worded. (The Choir, Saturday, 5 December 1874)

The Prima Donna Offended. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti was announced to appear at the Town Hall, Birmingham, on November 26th, but when that date arrived the popular prima donna did not. The audience sat patiently for a long time, but the concert did not begin. when at last Mr Lindsay Sloper came forward to explain. Disappointment was seen upon every face. "Where was Carlotta Patti?" they mentally inquired. "Had she the accustomed cold and hoarseness, which so often attacks fair singers of renown." " Was her train delayed." " Had her milliner disappointed -or what was it ?" Simply - Mr Lindsay Sloper told them, as briefly as he could - Mdlle. Carlotta had been displeased with the manner in which her name was announced ! The pride of the singer had been wounded by a line in the bills, which described her as "the sister of Adelina Patti." It was in vain to offer explanations ; Mdlle. Carlotta " came, saw, "but would not stay to conquer. She returned to London by the next train, without the tiniest trill - the least silvery shake - being heard from her. Mr Sloper comforted the audience in his usual gentlemanly manner, stating that the rest of the artists would do their best to compensate for the disappointment; but those who preferred could have their money returned. A number of discontented ones availed themselves of the offer, and left the Hall, remarking, as they did so, that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti should rather have been proud of having such a sister, and at the same time making some ominous remarks respecting the possible chance of Mdlle. Carlotta again appearing in Birmingham. The anger of the prima donna was so great that M. Theodore Ritter, announced as the solo pianist of the evening, was also spirited away. Messrs Harrison, the concert-givers, were thus placed in a most unfortunate position from no fault of their own, and Mr Percy Harrison, after the explanation of Mr Lindsay Sloper, came forward and made a further statement respecting the engagement of Mdlle. Patti. He said they were quite unconscious of offending her when they made the announcement, and thought to honour her instead of creating jealousy. In an interview he had with the irritated lady she actually stopped her ears with her hands in order to resist his attempts at an explanation. Mdlle De Grandeville, Signor Danieli the tenor, Mr. Wadmore, and other artistes, did their best to entertain the audience, and Mr Lindsay Sloper played Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" in charming style. (The Era, Sunday, 6 December 1874)

A concert was recently given at Birmingham, England, in which the principal attraction was to be Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about 20 minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the "unpleasant communication" that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offense at finding herself announced as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the 7.30 train. (Wilmington daily commercial, Tuesday, 15 December 1874)

A concert was recently recently given at Birmingham, England, in which the principal attraction was to be Miss Carlotta Patti. When the audience had waited about 20 minutes after the advertised time for commencing, Mr. Lindsay Sloper came forward and made the "unpleasant communication" that Miss Carlotta Patti would not appear. He explained that on her arrival she had taken great offense at finding herself announced as "the sister of Miss Adelina Patti." She would listen to no apology, and left Birmingham by the next train. (Nashville union and American, Tuesday, 22 December 1874) (Also: The Dallas weekly herald, Saturday, 9 January 1875.)

The Birmingham musical public experienced a great disappointment one Thursday night. Mdlle. Carlotta Patti had been announced to appear, in company with other artists, at a concert to be given in the Town Hall that evening, and, as it was her first appearance after eleven years' absence, a good deal of eagerness was manifested to hear her. There was some delay in commencing the concert, and when at length the conductor, Mr Lindsay Sloper, appeared, it was to make an apology to the audience. He said that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti had come to Birmingham to sing at the concert, but finding that she had been advertised in the local newspapers as the sister of Madame Adelina Patti, she felt so indignant it should have been thought necessary to support her prestige by such a reference that she had refused to appear at the concert. Mr Sloper added that she and Mr Theodore Ritter, who was also announced to take part in the concert, had gone to London by the 7 30. train. Messrs Harrison, the local concert agents, intimated the concert would be proceeded with by the remaining artistes, but that if any of the audience chose to leave they might have their money returned - a liberty which many availed themselves of. (Bruce Herald, Friday, 12 February 1875)

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By the way, talking of Adelina Patti reminds me of a strange incident of artiste jealousy, which caused the display of a feeling not, methinks, very sisterly. Carlotta Patti was announced to sing at a concert at Birmingham, but when the evening arrived the audience were kept waiting a long time, and at length Mr. Lindsay Sloper had to come forward and state that Mdlle. Carlotta Patti had taken such deep offence at being announced in the bills as "the sister of Mdme. Adelina Patti " that she had refused to sing, and had then and there left the town. (Rockhampton Bulletin, Tuesday, 2 March 1875)

Thursday, 3 December 1874 : Messrs. J. B. Cramer and Co.'s Evening Concert at Dome, Brighton.

Messrs. Sims Reeves and Santley were announced to sing at Messrs. Cramer and Co.'s grand ballad concert, in the Domo Room, Brighton. The other artists were Mdme. Edna Hall, Miss Helen D'Alton, Miss Antoinette Sterling, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Maybrick, Mr. John Cheshire (harp), And Mr. Sydney Smith (solo pianoforte). Mr. Lindsay Sloper conducted. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Tuesday, 1 December 1874)

BRIGHTON…Dome--A brilliant and crowded assembly attended on the 3d inst. Messrs J. B. Cramer and Co.'s evening concert, and great credit is due to Mr George Watts for arranging so excellent a programme. Messrs Santley, Sims Reeves, Pearson, Frank D'Alquen, Maybrick; Mdlles. Edna Hall and Helen D'Alton, were the vocalists; M. Sainton, solo violinist; Mr William Coenen, pianist and Mr Lindsay Sloper conducted. (The Era, Sunday, 13 December 1874)

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