Edmund Hugh Lindsay Sloper

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Thursday, 21 January 1875 : Mr. Frank Attwell's Morning and Evening Promenade Concerts at Town Hall Reading.

FRANK ATTWELLS' PROMENADE CONCERTS OF MANUFACTURES, TOWN HALL, READING. FOR SIX DAYS ONLY, THURSDAY, January 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 25th, 26th, 27th, 1875. THURSDAY, 21st. Morning and evening concerts. Soprano : MISS MARIE DUVAL, M. (Of the Principal London Concert*.) Contralto : MISS HELEN STANDISH, (Of Crystal Palace. St. James' Hall, Royal Albert Hall Concerts, &c., &c.) Tenor MR. GEORGE SYLVESTER, (From Principal London Concerts). Baritone MR. WADMORE, R.A.M., (Albert Hall and Promenade Concerts). Violinist : MADLLE. VITTORIA DE BONO, (Celebrated Violinist from Covent Garden, &c.) The Eminent Flautist MR. COLLARD. Solo Pianist and Conductor : MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. Prices of Admission, Morning and Evening-Stalls (Numbered), 5s.; Balcony, 3s.: Promenade, 2s. Subscribers' Tickets Free. Concerts to commence 2.30 and 7.30. (Berkshire Chronicle, Saturday, 16 January 1875)

Provided first-class entertainment at considerable expense, and deserves to be well supported. We are sorry that in Reading entertainment of a high class are very often indifferently patronised, whilst negro troupes and music hall parties draw This is not it should be but have hopes that the long lane has been already passed and the point left behind. But Mr. Attwell has not forgotten the tastes those who prefer the comic element we shall presently show. The entertainments extend over six days and a variety of talent la included in the programme at prices meet all classes. Two entertainments were given on Thursday-when we regret to have to say the weather most inclement, and no doubt prevented many people from attending, and two on Friday; and judging from these performances the whole of the entertainments will well worth hearing. On Thursday the concert party included Miss Marie Duval, soprano, of the Royal Academy of Music and most of the London Concerts ; Miss Helen Standish, contralto, of the Crystal Palace, St. James a and Albert Hall Concerts ; Mr. George Sylvester, tenor, of the principal London concerts; Mr. J. L. Wadmore, baritone, of the Royal Academy of Music, Albert Hall and Covent Garden promenade concerts ; solo violinist, Mdlle. de Bono, the celebrated violinist from Covent Garden concerts ; Mr. A. Collard, the eminent flautist ; and Mr. Hamilton Clark, solo pianist and accompanist, who look the place of Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who had mistaken the date. The hall was very tastefully decorated by Messrs. [?] and Robinson, horticulturists. Broad-street and Mr. Attwell's. Miss (Berkshire Chronicle, Saturday, 23 January 1875)

Saturday, 6 February 1875 : Mr. S. Hayes's Morning Performance for the Benefit of the Cospatrick Fund at Princess's Theatre, Oxford-Street.

MR. GEORGE BELMORE announces a morning performance in aid of the Cospatrick Fund, to take place at the Princess's Theatre next Saturday, when The Hunchback will be represented, supported by Miss Alleyne as 'Julia,' Miss Erskine as 'Helen,' Mr. Ryder as 'Master Walter,' and Mr. Terriss as 'Sir Thomas Clifford.' The play will be followed by a concert, supported by Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Violet Granville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Rocco. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be the conductor. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 30 January 1875) (Also: Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 30 January 1875.)

BENEFIT OF THE COSPATRICK FUND. Mr. S. HAYES, of the West-end Box-office, 199, Regent-street, begs to announce a MORNING PERFORMANCE at the PRINCESS'S THEATRE, on SATURDAY, February 6. Prices from 1s. to £3 3s. To commence at 1.50 with THE HUNCHBACK. Julia -Miss Alleyne. Helen - Miss Erskine. Blaster - Walter Mr. Ryder. Sir Thomas Clifford - Mr. W. Terriss Modus - Mr. A. Nelson. By permission of J. Hollingshead, Esq. Part II Solo Harmonium (Mustel). Overture, "Oberon" - Weber. Augustus L. Tamplin. Ballad, "Oh, wind that blows across the sea" - Offenbach. Miss Violet Granville. Cavatina, "La mia letizia" ("I Lombardi ") - Verdi. Signor Danieli. Shadow Song, "Dinorah" - Meyerbeer. Miss Blanche Cole. Di Provenza "Traviata" - Verdi. Signor Monari Rocca. Ballad, "Why?'' - O. Barri. Miss Violet Granville. Aria - Verdi. Signor Danieli. Quartet, "Un di si ben" ("Rigoletto") - Verdi. Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Violet Granville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Rocca. Conductors, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Sydney Naylor. Cramer's Grind Pianoforte will be used on this occasion. (Morning Post, Friday, 5 February 1875)

This will be followed by a concert, conducted by Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and at which Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Violet Granville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Rocca will lend their aid. … (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 6 February 1875)

BENEFIT OF THE COSPATRICK FUND. Mr. S. HAYES, of the West-end Box-office, 199, Regent-street, begs to announce a MORNING PERFORMANCE at the PRINCESS'S THEATRE, THIS DAY to commence at 1.50. Prices from 1s. to £3 3s. PART FIRST. The performance will commence at 1.50 with Sheridan Knowle's play of THE HUNCHBACK. Julia -Miss Alleyne. Helen - Miss Erskine. Blaster - Walter Mr. Ryder. Sir Thomas Clifford - Mr. W. Terriss Modus - Mr. A. Nelson. By permission of J. Hollingshead, Esq. Master Heartwell - Mr. Bruton Robins; Gaylove - Mr. Gardiner; Fathom - Mr. R. Cathcart; Thomas - Mr. W. Brunton; Stephen - Mr. G. Staunton; Simpson - Mr. Lacy; Walter - Mr. Skelton. Part Second. Solo Harmonium (Mustel). Overture, "Oberon" - Weber. Augustus L. Tamplin. Ballad, "Oh, wind that blows across the sea" - Offenbach. Miss Violet Granville. Cavatina, "La mia letizia" ("I Lombardi ") - Verdi. Signor Danieli. Shadow Song, "Dinorah" - Meyerbeer. Miss Blanche Cole. Di Provenza "Traviata" - Verdi. Signor Monari Rocca. Ballad, "Why?'' - O. Barri. Miss Violet Granville. Aria - Verdi. Signor Danieli. Quartet, "Un di si ben" ("Rigoletto") - Verdi. Miss Blanche Cole, Miss Violet Granville, Signor Danieli, and Signor Rocca. Conductors, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Sydney Naylor. Cramer's Grind Pianoforte will be used on this occasion. (The Era, Sunday, 7 February 1875)

PRINCESS'S THEATRE. YESTERDAY. The claims of the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the loss of the Cospatrick were advocated yesterday (we believe successfully) at the Princess's theatre, a morning performance of Sheridan Knowles's play of The Hunchback. The piece was admirably represented, Mr. J. Ryder playing Master Walter with dignity and power, and Miss Alleyne (who has made rapid strides in the dramatic art since her appearance at the Globe theatre a few years ago) giving a really commendable representation of Julia. Mr. Terris was a creditable, but somewhat placid Sir Thomas Clifford; and Miss Erskine a thoroughly vivacious and artistic Helen. The piece was followed by a concert, conducted by Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Sidney Naylor, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, in which Miss Blanche Cole; Miss V. Granville, Signor Danieli, Signor Rocca, And Mr. L. Tamplin were the artistes. The notable successes musically weed Mr. Tamplin's masterly harmonium solo; overture Oberon; and Miss Blanche Cole's rendering of the "Shadow Song?' from Dinorah. The house was full. (Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 7 February 1875)

MORNING PERFORMANCE AT THE PRINCESS'S. A morning performance in aid of the Cospatrick Fund took place yesterday at the Princess's Theatre, and attracted a large audience. The play of The Hunchback and a concert supplied the entertainments for the visitors, great praise being due to Mr S. Hayes, of the West-end box-office, for the very active part he took in the arrangements, and for the success which attended his efforts. Julia, the heroine of the play, was sustained by Miss Alleyne in a manner to call forth the enthusiasm of her friends, who awarded her applause in no stinted measure. So great was the satisfaction with which her admirers regarded the performance that more than once Miss Alleyne was called before the curtain and greeted with prolonged cheering. It would be the wildest flattery to assert that Miss Alleyne's rendering gave equal pleasure to those who looked at the performance from a critical point of view; but the occasion was one when indulgence might reasonably be granted. The audience was appealed to in the cause of charity, and, since "charity covers a multitude of sins," let it also cover with the cloak of silence shortcomings which, under other circumstances, we should have felt bound in the interests of dramatic art to point out. The Helen of the day was Miss Erskine, and her acting was extremely pleasing throughout. Seldom has that "slow coach " Modus been taught "the art of love" with better effect than by Miss Erskine, who was honoured with a special recall after her best scene. When we say that the cast was strengthened by the appearance of Mr Ryder as Master Walter few of our readers will need to be told that a most interesting and manly performance was in store for the audience; and Mr W. Terriss fairly divided the honours by his clever and forcible impersonation of Sir Thomas Clifford. His display of feeling in the later scenes of the play completely awakened the sympathy of the audience. By permission of Mr Hollingshead Mr A. Nelson appeared as Modus, and gave a rendering of the character which caused infinite mirth and led to his recall, in company with Miss Erskine. Messrs Shaw, Blythe, Robins, Gardner, and Yarnold filled their respective parts in a competent manner; and especial praise is due to the Fathom of Mr Cathcart, who invested the whimsical character with all the humour of which it is capable. A concert of brief duration then took place, the first item being a refined and finished interpretation of Weber's splendid overture to Oberon, which was played by Mr Augustus L. Tamplin upon the Mustel harmonium, and gained very great applause. Miss Violet Granville then sang "Oh, wind that blows across the sea," by Offenbach, accompanied by Mr Lindsay Sloper; and Signor Daniels, a tenor who rendered excellent service in the winter series of operas which were given at St. George's Hall, gave the romance in the last act of Verdi's Il Trovatore with much grace and expression. Signor Danieli's voice is less powerful and resonant than it was, but his vocalisation proved him to be a competent and legitimate artiste. Miss Blanche Cole sang the Shadow Song from Meyerbeer's Dinorah with charming fluency and ease, accompanied by Mr Sidney Naylor. Miss Cole was recalled amidst enthusiastic applause. The very welcome face of Sir Julius Benedict was next seen in company with Signor Monari-Rocca, who rendered the lugubrious "Di Provenza il mar" better than that doleful composition deserved. Sir Julius Benedict accompanied. These items, with the famous quartet from Rigoletto, ended the musical portion, and at five o'clock the audience quitted the Theatre, apparently well satisfied with having thus contributed to the Cospatrick Fund. (The Era, Sunday, 7 February 1875)

The claims of the fund for the relief of the sufferers by the loss of the Cospatrick were advocated yesterday (we believe successfully) at the Princess's theatre, a morning performance of Sheridan Knowles's play of The Hunchback. The piece was admirably represented, Mr. J. Ryder playing Master Walter with dignity and power, and Miss Alleyne (who has made rapid strides in the dramatic art since her appearance at the Globe theatre a few years ago) giving a really commendable representation of Julia. Mr. Terris was a creditable, but somewhat placid Sir Thomas Clifford; and Miss Erskine a thoroughly vivacious and artistic Helen. The piece was followed by a concert, conducted by Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Sidney Naylor, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, in which Miss Blanche Cole; Miss V. Granville, Signor Danieli, Signor Rocca, And Mr. L. Tamplin were the artistes. The notable successes musically weed Mr. Tamplin's masterly harmonium solo; overture Oberon; and Miss Blanche Cole's rendering of the "Shadow Song?' from Dinorah. The house was full. (Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 14 February 1875)

Tuesday, 16 February 1875 : Mr. W. Kuhe's Musical Festival - Second Concert at Brighton.

BRIGHTON.-Mr KUHE'S MUSICAL FESTIVAL.- Monday, Feb. 15 : Mr Arthur Sullivan will kindly conduct his Overture, "Di Ballo;" Liszt's Hungarian Fantasia - Mr Kuhe; Paganini's Violin Concerto - Mr Viotti Collins. Vocalists - Miss Blanche Cole and Signor Conti. Tuesday, Feb. 16: Mr J. F. Barnett will kindly conduct his Lay of the Last Minstrel; Schubert's Symphony, B minor; Overture, Tannhauser (Wagner); Spohr's Adagio - Mr Lazarus; Mendelssohn's Rondo In B minor - Mr Kuhe; Brahms' Hungarian Dances, for orchestra. Accompanist - Mr Lindsay Sloper. Vocalist - Mdlle Johanna Levier. Thursday, Feb. 18: Mr G. A. Macfarren's Oratorio, St John the Baptist (kindly conducted by Sir Michael Costa), and Gounod's Gallia. Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Antoinette Sterling. Mr Edward Lloyd, and Mr Santley. Friday, Feb. 19: Concert of Popular Music; Moscheles' Recollections of Ireland - Mr Kuhe. Vocalists - Madame Lemmens -Sherrington and Miss Charteris. During the week. Solos: Violin - M. Sainton. Flute - Mr Radcliffe. Violoncello - Mr H. Chipp. Oboe - Mr Barrett. Ophicleide - Mr Hughes. Saturday, Feb. 20: Handel's Messiah. Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Julia Elton, Mr M. Pearson, Mr Lewis Thomas, and Mr Sims Reeves. Solo Trumpet - Mr T. Harper. Organ, at all Oratorios - Mr B. Taylor. Chorus - Brighton Sacred Harmonic Society. Conductors-Mr F. Kingsbury and Mr Kuhe. (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 February 1875)

Monday, 22 March 1875 : Mr. John Baum's Grand Farewell Benefit (Morning Concert) at Alhambra Theatre Royal.

MR JOHN BAUM'S GRAND FAREWELL BENEFIT.- MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT, by Mr. Lindsey Sloper, Mr. E. Terry (by kind permission of Mrs Swanborough), Mr H. Paulton. and Mr. C. Heywood. Miss Julia Matthews will sing " The Drinking Song" from "Girofle-Girofla." Miss Lennox Grey will sing "The Minstrel Boy" (The Standard, Saturday, 20 March 1875)

ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL.- On MONDAY Next, March 22d, GRAND FAREWELL BENEFIT of Mr JOHN BAUM. MORNING PERFORMANCE to commence with 'THE ROUGH DIAMOND'. Supported by Miss K. Santley, Miss L. Vining, Mr J. H. Jarvis, and Mr H. Paulton. To be followed by a Miscellaneous Concert by the following Celebrated Artistes : Concert Stick (Weber), Mr Lindsay Sloper. Mr E. Terry (by kind Permission of Mrs Swanborough), Mr Harry Paulton, and Mr C. Heywood. Miss Julia Mathews will Sing "The Drinking Song," from "Girofle-Girofla." Miss Lennox Grey. After which the Celebrated Voices Family (by kind Permission of F. B. Chatterton, Esq.), will Appear in THE WRONG MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE. To conclude with (by general Desire) the Grand Barbaric Ballet in WHITTINGTON. Mdlles. Pitteri, Pertoldi, Sidoni, and M. Dewinne, and Corps de Ballet. The Evening Performance will commence with the highly Successful Opera Bouffe WHITTINGTON, concluding with the Grand Barbaric Ballet. After which, for the first time, a New Operetta, Composed by Mons G. Jacobi, entitled THE FIFTEENTH OF OCTOBER. Supported by Miss Kate Santley (on this occasion only), Mr Charles Heywood, Mr J. H. Jarvis, acid Mr Harry Paulton. To conclude with a Comic Ballet by the Celebrated Lauri Family. The Magnificent Orchestra, Conducted by Mons. G. Jacobi. Doors open Morning, at 1-30; Evening, at 6.30. (The Era, Sunday, 21 March 1875)

ALHAMBRA THEATRE ROYAL. GREAT DAY and NIGHT ATTRACTIONS. FAREWELL BENEFIT of Mr. JOHN BAUM. The Morning Performance will commence with THE ROUGH DIAMOND: Miss Kate Santley, Miss L. Vining, Mr. J. H. Jarvis, and Mr. H. Paulton. To be followed by THE WRONG MAN IN THE RIGHT PLACE, by the celebrated Vokes Family by kind permission of F. B. Chatterton, Esq.). After which a Miscellaneous Concert, by Mr. Lindsey Sloper, Mr. E. Terry (by kind permission of Mrs. Swanborough), Mr. H. Paulton. and Mr. C. Heywood ; Miss Julia Mathews and Miss Lennox Grey. To conclude with (by general desire) the Grand Barbaric Ballet in Whittington : Mesdlles. Pitteri (reappearance after her late severe indisposition), Pertoldi, Sidonie, and M. Dewinne. Evening Performance.- Two Acts of WHITTINGTON. After which a New Operetta, composed by Mons. G. Jacobi, entitled THE 15TH OF OCTOBER : Miss K. Santley (on this occasion only), Mr. Charles Heywood, Mr. J. H. Jarvis, and Mr. H. Paulton. To conclude with a Grand Comic Ballet by the celebrated Lauri Family. The celebrated orchestra conducted by Mons. G. Jacobi. Box-office open from 11 a.m. till 11 p.m. Doors open, morning, 1.30; evening, 6.30. (Morning Post, Monday, 22 March 1875)

Wednesday, 24 March 1875 : Mr. and Mrs. Ransford's Golden Wedding at their Residence, 59, Welbeck-Street.

MR. AND MRS. RANSFORD'S GOLDEN WEDDING. On Tuesday the Lord and Lady Mayoress invited a select circle of guests to a partially private banquet, given to celebrate the Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Edward Ransford, of Welbeck-street. A great many friends and admirers of this popular vocalist were present, and took the opportunity to substantially testify their esteem by presenting Mr Ransford with a very handsome service of plate. The Lord Mayor had the agreeable task of presenting this, and did so with some happy observations appropriate to so interesting an occasion. The testimonial, which was of solid silver, manufactured by the celebrated jeweller Mr Streeter, of New Bond-street, consisted of a salver and a loving cup, two goblets, and centrepiece, beautifully designed and exquisitely finished. After the presentation a selection of vocal and instrumental music was performed in the State Drawing-room. On Wednesday Mr and Mrs Ransford received their friends at their own residence, 59, Welbeck-street, and nothing could have been more gratifying than the cordial greeting they received from all. Many of the visitors - who were received, by Mr W. E. Ransford and Miss Ransford - brought baskets of flowers, according to the pretty German custom, to celebrate their fiftieth wedding day. Mr Ransford's merits were still better known to a past generation than to the present, as years back he was everywhere recognised as one of the most popular ballad vocalists of the day. Half a century ago he was well known as a vocalist, and made his debut on the 27th of March, 1829, at Covent-garden Theatre, in the opera The Castle of Andalusia. The cast of this work included Madame Vestris, Wood, Keeley, Blanchard, and O. Smith, and Charles Kemble performed Charles the Second on the same evening. Mr Ransford has had an intimate acquaintance with the Stage under the Managements of Macready, Bunn, Laporte, Elliston, and Osbaldiston. and was invariably successful in all his engagements. He has been heard latterly at concerts, chiefly in the songs of Dibdin, the characteristics of which he could better than most vocalists interpret. It was a treat to hear him sing "Tom Tough" or "Tom Bowling," and in such songs as "Simon the Cellarer" he was completely in his element. "The Wolf" was also another of his most popular songs. Mr Ransford is, in fact, a veteran vocalist, his seventieth birthday being on the 13th inst., and we were glad to see so spontaneous and hearty a tribute paid to his talents and high character. The reception began at three o'clock, and for more than two hours, assisted by their son and daughter, Mr and Mrs Ransford. received their visitors. There were private friends in great number, while many of the musical celebrities of the day also joined in the congratulations. Sir W. Fergusson, Mr George Cruikshank, Mr S. C. Hall, and other well-known public men were included, and the musical arrangements for the occasion were of all especially pleasing character, foremost among the pieces being a march for the pianoforte entitled "'The Golden Wedding March," composed expressly for the occasion by Mr J. L. Hatton, the march being played by Mr Lindsay Sloper and Stanislaus as a duet for the pianoforte. "Auld Lang Syne," arranged by Mr H. Leslie, was another appropriate item, as few would wish to forget "Auld Lang Syne" on such an occasion. The glee "See the Chariot at Hand," by Horsley ; the ballad "I love my love," sung by Madame Liebhart; and the ballad " Somebody thinking of me," were attractive items. The serenade "Of thee I'll dream" was sung by Mr Wilbye Cooper. The new song Steadily through the great deep," by Stanislaus, was sung by Mr Charles E. Tinney. Miss Jane Wells sang " Tell me, my heart." Miss E. H. Andrews and Miss Gertrude Ashton sang a duet of Weber ; and Miss Ransford and Mr Wilbye Cooper sang "Tell me thou art mine." Miss R. M. Bolton played a pianoforte solo, and proved herself an accomplished musician. Her touch is brilliant and her expression refined. Altogether her performance was most promising for the future. Mr Stanislaus was the accompanist to the vocal pieces. So that music, friendship, congratulations, and pleasing recollections surrounded this genial pair, and, combined, must have made the occasion as delightful to themselves as to their friends. Spite of the years that have passed, and which this festival records, we trust that many years of tranquil happiness are in store for Mr and Mrs Edwin Ransford. (The Era, Sunday, 28 March 1875)

Wednesday, 14 April 1875 : Mr. Ransford's Annual Ballad Concert at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

MR. RANSFORD'S ANNUAL BALLAD CONCERT. Under the Immediate Patronage of the Right Hon. the Lord Mayor and the Sheriffs of London and Middlesex, Mr Alderman Ellis and James Shaw, Esq. ST. JAMES'S HALL, WEDNESDAY EVENING, April 14th, to commence at 8 o'clock. Programme:- Part 1 Part Song, Hunting Song; song, Music's fairy wand - Miss Matilda Scott; song, Steadily steadily thro' the great deep - Mr. Charles S. Tinney; ballad, I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls - Madame Elena Corani ; new song. Fair is my love - Mr. Santley; solo pianoforte, Masaniello -Miss Florence Sanders; new ballad, Somebody thinking of me - Madame Liebhart; romance, Le chemin du Paradis - Signor Gardoni; new song, A sailor's yarn - Mr. Ransford (composed expressly for him); ballad, Thy guardian never sleeps - Miss Antoinette Sterling; solo, flute, There's nae luck about the house - Mr. Radcliff; old Scotch song, Hunting-tower - Miss Ransford; new ballad, Sweethearts - Mr. Edward Lloyd; part song. Come live with me. Part 2. Glee. Come see what pleasures; song, The wolf - Mr. R. Hilton; song, Sweet spirit hear my prayer - Madame Elena Corani; song, Mandolinata - Signor Gardoni ; solo, pianoforte, on Irish airs - Mr. Sydney Smith ; new song, Polly - Mr. Santley; ballad, Why are you wand'ring here, I pray - Madame Liebhart; cavatina, Come into the garden, Maud - Mr. Edward Lloyd; ballad, Don't he sorrowful, darling (by request) - Miss Antoinette Sterling; song, Should he upbraid - Miss Ransford ; song, Scenes that are brightest - Miss Gertrude Ashton; song, My old friend, John - Mr. Ransford; madrigal, Who is Sylvia ? Accompanyists - Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. J. G. Callcott. Stalls, 6s.; Family Stall Tickets (to admit Four), 21s.; Balcony, 3s.; Area, 2s. Admission, One Shilling. Tickets at Austin's, St. James's Hall; Mr Ransford, 59, Welbeck-street, Cavendish-square; and of Messrs Ransford and Son, 2, Prince's-street, Oxford-circus. (The Times, Saturday, 10 April 1875)

Mr Ransford, an old favourite of the English public, gave his annual concert at St James's Hall on Wednesday evening. The programme consisted principally of popular ballads, interpreted by several of the most admired artists of the day. We regret to state that an apology bad to be made by Mr W. Ransford on behalf of his father, who was unable to appear, owing to very severe indisposition. He also stated that it was the first time in forty-five years his father had failed "to meet his friends." An apology had also to be made for Signor Gardoni. In consequence of these disappointments Madame Antoinette Sterling, and Messrs Edward Lloyd and Santley were kind enough to sing some additional songs. Madame Sterling and Madame Liebhart were ''encored" in songs by Mr Edward Lamb. Miss Ransford, in an old Scotch song, "Huntingtower," was much appreciated; whilst Madame Elena Corani gave two of Balfe and Wallace's most popular songs, "I dreamt that I dwelt in marble halls," and " Sweet Spirit, hear my prayer." She sang them to perfection. Mr Santley gave Gounod's "Maid of Athens," and, in respond to an encore, Mr J. L. Hatton's ''To Anthea," the latter with an effect not to be surpassed; Mr Edward Lloyd, songs by Balfe, ("Come into the garden, Maud,") and A. Sullivan ("Sweethearts "), the latter of which he was called upon to repeat. Miss M. Scott and Miss Gertrude Ashton, the charming young "prima donna" of Mr Thorpe Pede's English Opera Company, were announced to sing some well-known ballads, as well as Messrs Charles E. Tinney and K. Hilton. Mr Radcliff, the accomplished flautist, played to perfection the late Mr Richardson's arrangement of "There's nae luck about the house." He was most deservedly and rapturously encored. Mr Sydney Smith, the composer of so many admired pianoforte pieces, gave his "Fantasia on Irish Airs." A select choir sang glees and part songs by Sir Henry Bishop, Sir Sterndale Bennett, Mr W. C. Macfarren, and Mr J. Elliott, under the direction of Mr N. Mackay. Miss Florence Sanders, pupil of Mr W. H. Holmes, though we name her last, was not the least among the artists applauded by the public, who evidently admired the brilliant manner in which she played Carl Mayer's fantasia on airs from Masaniello. Messrs Lindsay Sloper and J. G. Callcott were the accompanists of the vocal music. The hall was crowded, and the only drawback was the absence of the veteran concert giver, and the "golden-voiced" tenor. (The Musical World, Saturday, 17 April 1875)

Friday, 30 April 1875 : Miss Ada Lester's Concert at Vestry Hall, King's Road, Chelsea.

Miss Ada Lester gave a very successful concert at the Vestry Hall, Chelsea, on the 30th ult. The hall was crowded, the beneficiaire having obtained the assistance of Miss Gertrude Ashton, Miss Augusta Roche, Mr Wharton, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Mr Wilford Morgan. Miss Ashton distinguished herself by her charming singing of Blumenthal's song, "Love the Pilgrim," and of the "Blue Bells of Scotland," the latter of which was loudly encored. Miss Roche gave a nice reading of the page's song in Les Huguenots, "Nobil Signor," as well as of the well worn "Skipper and his Boy." Mr Wilford Morgan introduced a new song, composed by himself expressly for the occasion, and set to some charming words by Miss Lester, entitled "I would be a boy again." The melody is very taking, and the song was vociferously encored and repeated, with, if possible, greater success Mr Wilford Morgan's popular song, "My sweetheart when a boy," has now a formidable rival in the field. Miss Ada Lester, whose performances though named last were not least, either in our estimation or in that of her audience, was received in a most enthusiastic manner. Her contributions to the pleasures of the evening were Ascher's " La Chant les Naiades," M. de Kontski's "Le Reveil du Lion " and "Caprice Heroique." She also joined Mdme Vittoria de Bono in Osborne and De Beriot's duet for pianoforte and violin on airs from Guillaume Tell, which was most charmingly played by both artists, and unanimously encored. Mr Lindsay Sloper conducted with rare judgment, as well as played the Barcarolle from the late Sterndale Bennett's Fourth Concerto, and his own arrangement for four hands (with Miss Ada Lester) of some admired airs by Sir Julius Benedict. (The Musical world, Saturday, 8 May 1875)

Tuesday, 25 May 1875 : Ladies Self Help Association's Morning Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

A morning concert, in aid of the funds of the " Ladies Self help Association," will be held at St. George's Langham -place, on Tuesday, May 25, at half-past two o'clock. The following distinguished artistes have volunteered their services. Vocalists:- Miss Josephine Sherrington, Miss Matilda Scott, and Miss Helen D'Alton, Signori Rizzelli, and Caravoglia. Pianoforte: Signor Tito Mattei. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Signor Romili. Tickets may be had at "Ladies' Well-help Association," 43, Sackville-street, Piccadilly. (The Standard, Monday, 17 May 1875)

Thursday, 27 May 1875 : Agnes And Violet Molyneux's Soirée Musicale at Beethoven Rooms, 76 Harley-St.

AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX, who had the honour of Performing before the Queen, Will Play at the BEETHOVEN CONCERT ROOMS May 20th, and will give their Vocal and Instrumental Entertainment in the same Rooms May 27th. Vocalist, Madame Poole. Conductor, Mr Lindsay Sloper. Terms for the above, 22, Euston-square. (The Era, Sunday, 9 May 1875) (Also: The Era, Sunday, 23 May 1875; The Era, Sunday, 16 May 1875.)

AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX will give a SOIREE MUSICALE at the BEETHOVEN CONCERT ROOMS Thursday evening, May 27. Vocalist, Madame Poole. Accompanyist, Mr Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 7s. 6d., 5s.; 2s. 6d. at Messrs. Chappell's, 50, New Bond-street; Messrs. Cramer, Regent-street; Mr. Austin, St. James's-hall and of Mme Molyneux, 22, Euston-square, where terms for the above entertainment may be obtained. (The Times, Wednesday, 12 May 1875) (Also: The Times, Saturday, 22 May 1875.)

AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX (the Juvenile Pianists) will give a SOIREE MUSICALE, at the Beethoven Rooms, on Thursday Evening, May 28. Vocalist - Mdme Poole. Accompanist - Mr Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 7s 6d., 5s., 2s. 6d.; at Messrs Chappell's, 50, New Bond Street; Messrs Cramer, Regent Street; Mr Austin, St James's Hall; and of Madame Molyneux, 22, Euston Square, where terms for the above Entertainment may be obtained. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 May 1875)

AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX, Sir Julius Benedict's Pupils, who had the honour of playing before the Queen, will give a SOIREE MUSICALE, THIS DAY at the Beethoven Rooms. Vocalist, Madame Poole. Accompanyist, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX will PLAY THIS DAY, the Moonlight Sonata, Beethoven,; Recollections of Ireland, Moschelles; Schumann's Andante with Variations for two pianos; and Mozart's Andante and Allegro, arranged for the same. Kirkman's Pianos AGNES and VIOLET MOLYNEUX will also PLAY We're a' noddin, Thalberg; Flowers of Ireland, Benedict, &c. Madame Poole will sing Voi che sapete. And Lost at Sea, &c. The above entertainment can be engaged in the provinces. Address, 22, Euston-square. Tickets, 7s. 6d., 5s.; 2s. 6d., of all agents. (The Times, Thursday, 27 May 1875)

THE SISTERS. AGNES AND VIOLET MOLYNEUX. These wonderfully clever juvenile pianists gave a concert on Thursday evening at the Beethoven Rooms, Harley-street, an aristocratic and numerous audience being present. The Sisters speedily proved by their playing that they had made an important advance in artistic acquirements, while their rendering of several classical works also indicated that in style and expression they have made a step forward since we last heard them. The concert opened with a duet for the sisters upon melodies of Mozart. Then Miss Violet Molyneux performed the Moonlight Sonata of Beethoven in a manner which considering her years may fairly be called wonderful, Schulhoff's dashing waltz was next played as a duet, and then Miss Agnes Molyneux gave Thalberg's solo on "We're a nodding " in charming style, the first part of the concert concluding with Osborne's duet on airs from Faust a showy and brilliant concertante piece, in which the difficulties were equally shared by the talented little ladies. The second part included a duet by Schumann, a solo by Sir Julius Benedict upon Irish airs for Miss Agnes, and another fantasia upon Irish melodies, by Moscheles, for Miss Violet; "The Galop di Bravura " of Schuloff serving as a finale in the shape of another duet, while a duet composed by Sir Julius Benedict upon airs from Der Freischütz must not be forgotten. In all these pieces the Sisters displayed uncommon talents, which will as they grow older lead, we think, to their taking a prominent position as pianistes. The applause was most enthusiastic after nearly every piece. Madame Poole's admirable singing enhanced the attractions of the concert. She introduced " Voi che sapete" from Mozart's Nozze di Figaro, the songs "Lost at Sea," "Kathleen Mavourneen," and "The Maiden's Rose, "by Hatton. Associated as Madame Poole is with some of the best ballad singing ever heard in this country, it is hardly necessary to say that she sang well, or that her efforts were fully appreciated. Mr Lindsay Sloper was the accompanist. (The Era, Sunday, 30 May 1875)

The Misses Agnes and Violet Molyneux (two youthful and intelligent pianists), gave a concert on Monday, the 27th of May, at the Beethoven Rooms, which were filled by an appreciative audience. The young ladies gave an effective performance of Mozart's Andante and Allegro (in D), for two pianofortes; Mr G. A. Osborne's duet, for two pianofortes, on airs from Gounod's Faust; Sir Julius Benedict's duet on airs from Der Freischütz; Schulhoff's "Grand Valse Brillante," and the same composer's "Galop di Bravura." In all these pieces their talent was duly appreciated. The duet playing of the Misses Molyneux is exceptionally good. Miss Violet Molyneux gave, as her solo performances, Beethoven's "Moonlight " sonata, and Moscheles' "Recollections of Ireland;" Miss Agnes Molyneux, Thalberg's "We're a noddin'," and Sir Julius Benedict's "Flowers of Ireland." All these were greatly applauded. Mdme Poole agreeably varied the programme with some popular songs, and Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied her on the pianoforte with musicianly skill. (The Musical world, Saturday, 5 June 1875)

Tuesday, 1 June 1875 : Signor Caravoglia's Eighth Annual Morning Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

Signor Caravoglia's eighth annual morning concert, on Tuesday, the 1st inst., in St George's Hail, was fashionably attended. The programme gave unanimous satisfaction to numerous friends. The length of the concert precludes the possibility of our going into details; we therefore confine ourselves to mentioning that Signor Caravoglia was assisted by Mdlle Enequist, Mdlle Josephine Sherrington, Mdlle Risarelli, Miss Purdy, Mdme Lia Rohan, Mdlle Carnielli; Signori Urio, Rizzelli, Romani, Bignardi, Campobello, Federici, and Mr Trelawny Cobham, all of whom acquitted themselves most satisfactorily, and received well-deserved applause. Signor Caravoglia was in fine voice, and proved himself a genuine artist. The instrumental part of the entertainment was in the hands of Mdlle Castellan (violin), Signers Tito Mattei and Li Calsi (pianoforte), and Mr Oberthür (harp). The conductors were Signor Mazzoni, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Mr Parker, and Herr Lehmeyer. (The Musical World, Saturday, 5 June 1875) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 5 June 1875.)

Thursday, 3 June 1875 : Mademoiselle Alice Roselli's Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

Miss Alice Roselli's concert took place on Thursday evening, June 3rd, at St George's Hall, when she was assisted by Mdme Patey, Mdlle Levier, Messrs Cummings, Pyatt, Tharley Beale, Federici, and Mr Santley; the instrumentalists being Mr Charles Fletcher and Herr Stoeger. Miss Roselli sang "Qui la voce" [Puritani), "Nella dolce trepidanza" (Talismano), and a new song, "Ronald and I," by Louisa Gray, being warmly applauded in each. Mr W. H. Cummings was heard to advantage in Blumenthal's "Yes" and Roeckel's " Only for thee." Madame Patey's fine voice and delivery delighted the audience; her contributions to the programme being Mr F. H. Cowen's ballad, "Almost," and Mr Barnby's "Thou whom my heart adoreth " (encored). Mr Pyatt has a sonorous voice, and uses it judiciously. He sang "Regret" (Zoeller), and "Under the lime" (Cowen). Mr Santley's realization of Byron's "Maid of Athens," set by Gounod, is too well-known to call for comment. Poet, composer, and artist are in this so perfectly three in one, that the result is an exceptional art display to which no audience can remain insensible. Mr Santley was compelled to yield to the general enthusiasm; and, returning to the platform, gave Hatton's "To Anthea." In Louis Diehl's new song, "Absent, yet present," - a song of considerable breadth and passion - he was no less successful, and it was vociferously re-demanded. Sir Julius Benedict, Signori Arditi, Visetti, Campana, and Mr Lindsay Sloper were the conductors.-Z. (The Musical World, Saturday, 5 June 1875)

Friday, 11 June 1875 : Mrs E. Beesley?'s Concert [Date Approx].

Amongst the concerts, matinées, and soirées of this week have been those of …Mrs. E. Beesley, pianist, pupil of Dr. Von Bülow, on the 11th, aided by M. Sainton, M. Lasserre, and Miss Linda Kaiser, vocalist. Of Mr. A. Collard, flautist, assisted by Messrs. J. F. Barnett, H. R. Bird, and Lindsay Sloper, pianists; M. Jaquinot, violin ; and Mr. Rudersdorff, violoncello; with Mesdames Lemmens and M. Duval, Messrs. W. Rigby and Wadmore, singers. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 19 June 1875)

Saturday, 12 June 1875 : Mr. A. Collard's Sixth Annual Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

MR. COLLARD'S SIXTH ANNUAL CONCERT, St. George's-hall. Saturday evening. June 12th. Vocalists - Madame Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marie Duval (student R.A.M), Vernon Rigby. And Mr. Wadmore. Pianoforte, MM. J. F. Barnett, H. R. Bird, and Lindsay Sloper; violin, M. Jaquinot; violoncello, Mr. Rudersdorff; flute. Mr. Collard. Mr. Collard will play, for first time, Moto perpetuo, by Arthur Sullivan, and Concerto, by J. Francis Barnett, written for Nos. 3 and 4 of Collard's Method of Practising the Flute. Tickets at Rudall. Carte, and Co.'s, 20, Charing-cross. (The Times, Saturday, 29 May 1875) (Also: The Times, Tuesday, 1 June 1875; The Times, Monday, 7 June 1875; The Times, Friday, 11 June 1875.)

Mr A. Collard gave his sixth Annual Concert, on Saturday, June 12th, at St George's Hall. The vocalists were Mdme Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Marie Duval, Mr Vernon Rigby, and Mr Wadmore; the instrumentalists - pianoforte, Messrs J. Francis Barnett, H. R. Bird, and Lindsay Sloper; violin, M. Jaquinot; violoncello, Mr Rudersdorff; and flute, Mr A. Collard. The programme is as follows :- Trio, for flute, violoncello, and pianoforte (written for Mr Collard's last concert) - G. A. Macfarren; Sung, M Maidens' Thoughts "-Mendelssohn; Solo Violoncello, "Sarra Banda et Gavotte" - D. Popper; Song, "The Message" - Blumenthal; Solo Violin, "Andante and Polonaise" (written for this concert) - C. Gordon Hall; Song, "Dresden China " - Molloy; Solo Flute, "Concerto " (written for No. 4 of Collard's " Method of Practising the Flute") - J. Francis Barnett; Song, "Maid of Athens" - Gounod; Song, "La serenata" - Braga; Solo Pianoforte, "Rondo piacevole" - Sterndale Bennett; Songs, "Through the Night " and " Sun of my Soul" - Schubert and Schumann; Solo Flute "Moto perpetuo " (written for No. 3 of Collard's "Method of Practising the Flute ") - Arthur Sullivan; Song, "Bird of love " - Lemmens; Solo Violin, Romance in G - Beethoven; Song, "To Anthea " (by desire) - Hatton; Trio, for flute, violin, and pianoforte - Sebastian Bach. One of the principal features of the programme was Mr John Francis Barnett's new concerto for the flute, which was performed for the first time by Mr Collard. There being no orchestra, the accompaniments were arranged for the pianoforte, and, it is hardly necessary to state, capitally played by the composer. The concerto was received with great favour by the amateurs and professors of the flute, who mustered strongly on the occasion, and both composer and performer were recalled at the end of the performance. The concert, altogether, gave general satisfaction. (The Musical world, Saturday, 19 June 1875)

MR. A. COLLARD'S ANNUAL CONCERT. The Sixth Annual Concert of this talented instrumentalist was given at St. George's Hall on Saturday last, the 12th inst., and proved a great success; at least, from an artistic point of view. Of the instrumental solos, those by Mr Collard himself were, we think, most appreciated. The first was a "Concerto Pastorale," written by Mr J. Francis Barnett for No. 3 of "Collard's Method of Practising the Flute," and accompanied on the piano by the composer, this being the first time of its performance in public. Both in this and the flute solo, Spohr's "Concerto in modo di Scena Cantante," the audience seemed entranced with the brilliant instrumentation, and warmly recalled the performer. M. Claude Jaquinot, a young, but accomplished, violin player, contributed two solos, an Andante and a Polonaise, written for the concert by Mr C. Gordon Hall, and Beethoven's Romance in G, both of which were given with remarkable skill and precision, the artist being loudly recalled. Mr Rudersdorff played D. Popper's "Sarrabanda et Gavotte " as a violoncello solo in masterly style, and took part with Mr A. Collard and Mr Lindsay Sloper in Macfarren's Trio in A, for flute, violoncello, and piano, which is dedicated to Mr Collard, and was written for his last concert. Miss Marie Duval, a promising pupil of the Royal Academy of Music, and the possessor of a good mezzo-soprano voice. which she knows how to manage, led off the vocal portion with Mendelssohn's "Maiden Thoughts;" but was heard to much greater advantage in "La Serenata," by Braga, giving the Italian words with clearness of intonation and a very good accent. Madame Lemmens-Sherrington sang with much point Molloy's "Dresden China" and Mr Lemmens's "Bird of Love." Mr Vernon Rigby was heartily applauded for his rendering of "The Message," by Blumenthal, Schubert's "Through the Night." Schumann's "Soul. of my soul;" and Mr Wadmore's fine baritone voice was heard to great advantage in Gounod's "Maid of Athens " and Hatton's "To Anthea." Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied a great many of the songs with his accustomed taste and ability; and the concert was brought to a close with a Sonata, by Bach, arranged as a trio for flute, violin and pianoforte, performed by Messrs Collard, Jaquinot, and Bird. It is believed that this was the first occasion of this work being performed in England, but, on account of the lateness of the hour, only the first two movements were given, a Largo and an Allegro, both in E flat. (The Era, Sunday, 20 June 1875)

Mr. A. Collard gave his annual concert - a special delight for flute-players - on June 12 at St. George's Hall. He was assisted by Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss M. Duval, Mr. V. Rigby, Mr. Wadmore. A new flute concert was played by Mr. Collard, the orchestral parts being played on the pianoforte by the Mr. J. F. Barnett. Messrs. H. R. Bird and Lindsay Sloper (pianoforte), M. Jaquinot (violin), and Mr. Rudersdorff (violoncello) also assisted. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Thursday, 1 July 1875)

Monday, 21 June 1875 : Sir Julius Benedict's Annual Grand Morning Concert at Floral Hall, Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden.

FLORAL HALL, ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA COVENT-GARDEN. Under the immediate Patronage of His Royal Highness the Prince of WALES. Her Royal Highness the Princess, if WALES. His Royal Highness the Duke of EDINBURGH. Her Royal and Imperial Highness the Duchess of EDINBURGH. His Royal Highness the Prince CHRISTIAN. Her Royal Highness the Princess CHRISTIAN. Her Royal Highness the Grind Duchess of MECKLENBURGH-STRELITZ. His Serene Highness the Duke of TECK. Her Royal Highness the Duchess of TECK. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT begs to acquaint his friends and pupils that his ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT will take place on MONDAY NEXT, June 21. To commence at 2.0. o clock PROGRAMME. Pact I. Coro, "Deponiamo Il brando," (Faust) Gounod. By the Chorus of the Royal Italian Opera. Terzetto, "Le faccio un inchino " (Matrimonio Segretto) Cimarosa. Mdlle BIANCHI, Mdlle. PROCH, and Mdlle. SCALCHI. Scena e Coro, "Re del Cielo " (Le Prophète) Meyerbeer. Signor NICOLINI and Chorus. Chanson Danoise, Variee, Benedict Mdlle. MARIMON. Duo. "Serbami ognor " (Semiramide) Rossini. Madame VILDA and Mdlle. SCALCHI. Carnaval de Venise Arrange par Benedict Mdlle. ZARE THALBERG. Aria. "Io son l'uccellatore (Il Flauto Magico) Mozart. M. MAUREL. Aria. " Ardon gi' incensi " (Lucia) Donizetti. Mdlle. ALBANI. Flute Obbligato, Mr. RADCLIFF. Quartette, for Four Performers on Two Pianofortes - "Andante" Benedict. Posthumous "Mazurka," arranged by Sir J. Benedict Chopin. Messrs. CHARLES HALLE, LINDSAY SLOPER, F. H. COWEN, and Sir JULIUS BENEDICT. Cavatina Errera. Signor COTOGNI. Cavatina, "Una voce" (Il Barbiere) Rossini Madame ADELINA PATTI. Duo (Lohengrin) Wagner. Mdlle. ALBANI and Mdlle SCALCHI. Andante and Finale, from Sonata for Pianoforte and Violin Benedict. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT and Madame NORMAN-NERUDA. Part II. Preghiera, " O sommo Dio " (Lohengrin) Wagner. Mdlle. SCALCHI. Mdlle. PROCHE, Signor PAVANI, Signor COTOGNI, Herr SEIDEMANN, and Chorus. Valse "La Diva," (by desire) Visetti. Madame ADELINA PATTI (Accompanied by the Composer.) Trio "Scheherazade" "Traumerel" Schumann (Arranged for Two Violins and Violoncello by Herr Neruda). Madame NORMAN-NERUDA., Mdlle. NERUDA, and Herr NERUDA. Duo, " La ci darem." (Don Giovanni) Mozart. Mdlle. ZARE THALBERG and M. MAUREL New Irish Ballad. "Norah's Message " Benedict (The Words by Lady John Manners.) Madame ADELINA PATTI (Composed expressly for her). Harp Obbligato, Mr. JOHN THOMAS. Melodie- for Four Violoncellos, "Souvenir de Curis." Paque. Messrs JULES DE-SWERT, NATHAN, LIBOTTON, and PAQUE. Scotch Ballad, "Oh ! Nannie wilt thou gang wi' me." Mdlle. ALBANI Romanza, "lo t'amero," Stanzieri. Signor GRAZIANI. Violoncello Obbligato, M PAQUE. Solo. Harp. John Thomas. Mr. JOHN THOMAS. Aria. "Qui sdegno" (Il Flauto Magico) Mozart. Signor BAGAGIOLO. Trio, " Troncar suol di" (Guglielmo Tell) Rossini. Signor NICOLINI. Signor GRAZIANI. and Signor BAGAGIOLO. Ballata, "Saper vorreste" (Ballo in Maschera) Verdi. Mdlle BIANCHI. Duetto. " All' idea di quel metallo" (Il Barbiere) Rossini. Signor PIAZZA e Signor COTOGNI Marcia (Tannhauser) Wagner. PIANOFORTE. Sir JULIUS BENEDICT, Signor VIANESI Signor BEVIGNANI, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER; and Mr. PITTMAN (Harmonium). CONDUCTORS.-Signor VIANESI and Signor BEVIGNANI, Signor RANDEGGER, Mr. E BERGER, and Herr GANZ. Stalls 1l. 1s. ; reserved seats, 10s. 6d. : reserved seats in balcony, 7s 6d and 5s. ; reserved back seats, 5s. ; gallery, 2s. 6d. Applications for tickets to be made to Mr. R. Hall, at the Box-office under the Portico of the Theatre ; also to Mr. Mitchell, Mr. Bubb, Messrs Chappell, Messrs. Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street ; Messrs. Prowse, and Co., 48. Cheapside ; Mr Hays, 4, Royal Exchange-buildings: Mr. Hayes, 201. Regent-street; to Mr. Austin, St. James's Hall, Piccadilly; and to Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester-square. (The Standard, Tuesday, 15 June 1875) (Also: Morning Post, Thursday, 17 June 1875.)

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 Edinburg, her Royal and Imperial Highness the Duchess of Edinburgh, his Royal Highness the Prince Christian, her Royal Highness the Princess Christian, her Royal Highness the Grand Duchess of Mecklenburgh-Strelitz, his Serene Highness the Duke of Teck, her Royal Highness the Duchess of Teck. - Sir JULIUS BENEDICT begs to acquaint friends and pupils that his annual grand MORNING CONCERT will take place on Monday next, June 21, 1875, to commence at 2 o'clock. Programme.- Part I. -Coro, Deponiamo il brando (Faust), Gounod - by the chorus of the Royal Italian Opera; terzetto. Le faccio un inchino (Matrimonio Segreto), Cimarosa - Mdlle. Bianchi Mdlle. Proch, and Mdlle Ghiotti; scena e coro, Re del cielo (La Prophete), Meyerbeer - Signor Nicolini and chorus; chanson danoise, Variee (Benedict) - Mdlle. Marimon; duo, Serbami ognor (Semiramide), Rossini - Madame Vilda and Mdlle Scalchi; Carnaval de Venise, arrange par Benedict - Mdlle Zara Thalberg; aria, lo son l'uccellatore (Il flauto magico), Mozart - M. Maurel; aria. Ardon gl' incense (Lucia), Donizetti - Mdlle. Albani; flute obbligato - Mr. Radcliff; quartet or four performers on two pianofortes, Andante, Benedict, Posthumous Mazurka (arranged by Sir J. Benedict), Chopin - Messrs Charles Hallé, Lindsay Sloper, F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict; cavatin, Errera - Signor Cotogni; cavatina, Una voce (Il Barbiere), Rossini - Madame Adelina Patti; duo, Qui a piesti tuoi (Lohengrin), Wagner - Mlle. Albani and Mdlle. Scalchi; andante and finale (from sonata for pianoforte and violin), Benedict - Sir Julius Benedict and Madame Norman-Neruda. Part II.-Preghiera, O sommo dio (Lohengrin), Wagner - Mdlle Scalchi, Mdlle. Proch, Signor Pavani, Signor Cotogni, Herr Seidemann, and chorus, harmonium, Mr. Pittman; vaIse, La diva (by desire), Visetti - Madame Adelina Patti (accompanied by the composer); trio, Scheherazade, Traumerei, Schumann (arranged for two violins and violoncello by Herr Neruda) - Madame Norman-Neruda, Mdlle. Neruda and Herr Neruda; duo, La ci darem (Don Giovanni), Mozart -Mdlle. Zare Thalberg and M. Maurel; new Irish ballad, Norah's Message, Benedict (the words by Lady John Manners - Madame Adelina Patti (composed expressly for her), harp obbligato, Mr. John Thomas; melodie for four violoncellos, souvenir d'Ouris, Paque - Messrs. Jules de Swert, Nathan, Libotton, and Paque; Scotch ballad. Oh! Nannie, wilt thou gang wi' me - Mdlle. Albani; solo, harp, John Thomas - Mr. John Thomas; aria, Il viaggiatore, Schubert - Signor Bagagiolo; balata. Saper vorreate (Ballo in Maschera), Verdi - Mdlle. Bianchi; Duetto, Ali' idea di quell metallo (II Barbiere), Rossini - Signor Piazza e Signor Cotogni; marcia (Tannhauser). Wagner - pianoforte, Sir Julius Benedict Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Pittman (harmonium). Conductors -Signor Vianesi and Signor Bevignani, Signor Randegger, Mr. E Berger, and Herr Ganz. Stalls, £1 1s.; reserved seats, 10s. 6d., reserved seats in balcony, 7s. 6d. and 5s.; reserved back seats, 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 Mitchell, Mr. Bubb, Messrs. Chappell, Messrs Lacon and Ollier, Bond-street; Messrs. Keith, Prowse and Co., 48 Cheapside; Mr. Hays, 4 Royal Exchange-buildings; Mr. Hayes, 201, Regent-street; to Mr. Austin, St. James's-hall, Piccadilly; and to Sir Julius Benedict, 2, Manchester-square. (The Times, Thursday, 17 June 1875)

BENEDICT'S ANDANTINO and Chopin's POSTHUMOUS MAZURKA will be played by Mr. CHARLES HALLE, Mr LINDSAY SLOPER, Mr COWEN. and Sir JULIUS BENEDICT at Sir Julius Benedict's Grand Concert at the Floral Hall, Royal Italian Opera house, on Monday, June 21. (The Musical world, Saturday, 19 June 1875)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICTS CONCERT. For a period of nearly forty years this event has been one of the principal attractions of the London musical season - its recurrence on Monday afternoon having drawn a large and fashionable audience to the Floral Hall, where the four preceding concerts were held. The programme was of the usual extended length and varied interest, having included the co-operation of the most eminent artistes of the Royal Italian Opera, Madame Adelina Patti sang with her well-known brilliancy and charm the cavatina, "Una voce poco fu," (the allegro encored), a valse aria, "La Diva," by Visetti (also encored), and a new Irish ballad, "Norah's Message " (the words by Lady John Manners), composed expressly for the singer by Sir Julius Benedict. This piece was also redemanded, and was partly repeated. A feature in the accompaniment was the harp obbligato skilfully played by Mr. John Thomas, the composer having presided at the pianoforte. Among the specialties of the concert were the exquisite performances of Mdlle. Albani. These were heard in the scena from Lucia di Lammermoor, "Arden gl' incensi" (the important flute obbligato finely executed by Mr. Radcliffe); in the duet (with Mdlle. Scalchi), " Qui a piedi tuoi," from Lohengrin (with Mr. Carrodus's fine violin playing in the obbligato) and in the Scotch Ballad, "O, Nannie wilt thou gang wi' me," the enthusiastic encore of which was replied to by giving "Robin Adair." The brilliant singing of Mdlles Marimon and Thalberg, and effective performances of Mdlles. Scalchi, Bianchi and Proch, Signori Nicolini, Pavani, Piazz, Cotogni, Graziani and Bagagiolo, and Herr Seidemann, made up a vocal selection that must Lave satisfied all tastes. Instrumental music also had a considerable share in the programme. Sir Julius Benedict and Herr Wilhelmj performed the andante and finale of the fine sonata for pianoforte and violin composed by the concert-giver, who also displayed his powers as a pianist - associated with Mr. Charles Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. F. H. Cowen in an andante of his own composition, and his adaptation of a mazurka of Chopin's for two pianofortes; and in an arrangement of the march from Tannhauser for pianofortes, with Signori Vianesi and Bevignani and Mr. L. Sloper, reinforced by Mr. Pittman's skilful use of the harmonium. Other interesting performances were those of Herr Wilhelmj, in Henri Vieuxtemps' "Reverie" for violin solo; and of MM. Paque, Nathau, Vieuxtemps, and Libotton, in a "Melodie" for four violoncellos, composed by the first-named violoncellist. The choristers of the Royal Italian Opera also contributed to the performances. The duties or conductor and accompanist were divided between Signori Vianesi, Bevignani and Randegger, Mr. E. Bergen, and Herr Ganz. (Daily News, Wednesday, 23 June 1875) (Also: Daily News, Wednesday, 23 June 1875.)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT. The concert annually given by Sir Julius Benedict, is usually regarded as one of the most noteworthy and interesting events of the season. It was given this year at the Floral Hall, according to the custom established some two years or so ago. The hall is large, and in every respect convenient, and on this occasion it was filled in every part, a matter of little wonder when the popularity of the concert giver is considered, to say . nothing of the excellence of the artists engaged to perform the programme and the attractive character of the programme itself. The artists were, Madame Adelina Patti, Madlle. Bianchi, Madlle. Proch, Madlle. Ghiotti, Madlle. Marimon, Madlle. Scalchi, Madlle. Zare Thalberg, Madlle. Albani, Signor Graziani, Herr Wilhelmj (violin), Signor Cotogni, Mr. John Thomas (harp), Signor Bagagiolo, Mr. Carrodus (violin), Signor Nicolini, M. Paque (violoncello), Signor Piazzi, Mr. Radcliffe (flute), and Signor Vianesi, who with Signer Bevignani, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Pittmann, Mr. Berger, and Herr Ganz, with Sir Julius Benedict, undertook the pleasant duty of accompanying the several morceaux produced. The chorus of the Royal Italian Opera was also present, and sang in the opening piece of each part. The first noticeable feature in the concert was the romanza "Io t' amero," by Stanzieri, given with fine effect by Signer Graziani, M. Paque playing the violoncello obbligato part with all needful taste and judgment. This was followed by a "Chanson Danoise," with "variations pour la voix," written by Sir Julius Benedict, and charmingly sung by Madlle. Marimon. The aria " Fanciulle che il core," from Dinorah, which Madlle. Scalchi next introduced, was greatly applauded, as was also Benedict's arrangement of the melody the "Carnaval de Venise," which Madlle. Thalberg gave with all the beauty and freshness of her voice and style. The scena from the "Prophète," "Re de Cielo," was sung by Signor Nicolini and the chorus, and then Madlle. Albani sang the aria "Ardon gl' incensi," from "Lucia," in her own incomparable style. An andante and finale, from a sonata for pianoforte and violin, was played by Sir Julius Benedict and Herr Wilhelmj in the most perfect fashion ; after which Signor Cotogni introduced a very melodious and effective song by Erera, " Cuore a cuore."' The cavatina from "II Barbiere,"' "Una voce poca fa," was sung by Madame Adelina Patti in such a fashion as to arouse the most enthusiastic applause, after which the duet from "Lohengrin," "Qui a piedi tuoi," by Mesdlles. Albani and Scalchi, and a quartette for four performers on two pianofortes, the compositions of the concert giver, concluded the first part. The players of the quartette were Messrs. Charles Hallé, Lindsay Sloper, F. H. Cowen, and Sir Julius Benedict. The prayer from "Lohengrin," in which Madlle. Scalchi, Madlle. Proch, Signor Pavani, Signor Cotogni, Herr Siedemann, and the chorus took part, opened the second section of the programme, Madame Adelina Patti singing by desire a new vocal valse composed expressly for her by Alberto Visetti. After an Elegie by Vieuxtemps, played by Herr Wilhelmj, and the duet "La ci darem," in which Madlle. Thalberg took part, Madame Patti sang a new Irish ballad by Benedict, "Norah's Message," the words by Lady John Manners, with a harp obbligato (Mr. John Thomas), with such a depth of feeling as to cause the audience to demand its repetition. To this succeeded a Melodie for four violoncellos, the production of M. Paque, and played by him in conjunction with Messrs. Nathan, Vieuxtemps, and Libotton. The pleading old ballad, "O Nanny, wilt thou gang wi' me," was sung with exquisite tenderness of expression by Madlle. Albani, who for an encore sang "Robin Adair" in her own sweet style. Schubert's "Wanderer," by Signor Bagagiolo ; Gounod's arrangement of Bach's prelude, voice part, by Madlle. Bianchi. violin, harmonium, and harp, by Messrs. Carrodus, Pittmann, and Thomas respectively ; the duet "All' idea,'' from "II Barbiere,'' sung by Signori Piazzi and Cotogni ; and the march from "Tannhauser" with Sir Julius Benedict, Signor Vianesi, Signor Bevignani, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. J. Pittmann, made up the remaining items of a long but by no means a tedious concert. (Morning Post, Saturday, 26 June 1875)

SIR J. BENEDICT'S CONCERT. (From the 'Daily Telegraph, June 21st') For more years than are counted in a generation the concert annually given in the name of Sir Julius Benedict has held a distinguished place among its kind, and yesterday afternoon the aspect of the Floral Hall by no means indicated a decline in popularity. The extensive area and galleries of Mr Gye's glass house were so crowded with a fashionable assembly that, had the accommodation been far greater, there is reason to believe it would not have proved too much - a result due partly to the esteem in which the beneficiaire is held, partly to the attractions which a bevy of popular artists always presents. Even when Sir Julius Benedict is the concert-giver, we are not disposed to exaggerate the importance of a lot of familiar selections from operas sung by favourite singers, and had yesterday's programme contained only such things, it would now call for slight notice. But Sir Julius, mindful of the maxim, noblesse oblige, never fails to make his "annual " more or less interesting to those whose tastes are somewhat above the level of fashionable amateurism. This he did, on the present occasion, by introducing several pieces of high artistic interest, beginning, for example, with the Andante and Finale from his own pianoforte and violin sonata. In the execution of these movements the composer was associated with Herr Wilhelmj, the result being a performance of finished excellence, none the less worthy of applause because it received very little. The music itself is a capital example of Sir Julius in his freest and most spontaneous mood. Another important feature in the scheme was a quartet for performers upon two pianos, consisting of an Andante and Transcription of Chopin's Posthumous Mazurka, composed and arranged by the concert-giver. This, if we mistake not, had been heard before in the Floral Hall, but, as played by Sir J. Benedict, Messrs Hallé, Cowen, and Lindsay Sloper, it met with unanimous favour. A "melodie" well laid out for four violoncellos, by M. Paque, and performed by him in conjunction with MM. de Swert, Libotton, and Vieuxtemps, also gave much satisfaction, while for his masterly execution of a solo by Vieuxtemps, Herr Wilhelmj obtained a hearty recall. It might have been expected that on such an occasion Sir Julius would see himself well represented as a composer for the voice. From his pen proceeded some variations on a Danish air, which exhibited Mdlle Marimon's facility in a very effective way. His arrangement of the " Carnival of Venice" was also sung, the executant being Mdlle Zare Thalberg, whose charmingly fresh, bright voice appeared to great advantage in "La ci darem ''(encored). But Sir Julius's most popular contribution to the programme consisted of a new Irish song, "Norah's Message," sung by Mdme Adelina Patti, to an accompaniment for pianoforte and harp (Mr J. Thomas). The concert-giver has often shown rare tact in imitating the genius of Irish national music, and it was a matter of course, in the present case, that he should produce a song full of beauty and character. Nothing can be more simple than "Norah's Message," but its simplicity is an element not to be dispensed with in works of the kind, the difficulty being to blend with it the charm of true and just expression. This Sir Julius Benedict has surmounted with ease, and, as perfectly sung by Mdme Patti, the song made a real success; having to be repeated in answer to continued applause. Mdme Patti was encored in "Una voce" and in Visetti's waltz "La Diva," honours being also liberally bestowed upon Mdlle Albani, Mdlle Thalberg, Signor Nicolini, Signor Cotogni, and others of the elite of Mr Gye's company. The accompanists were, besides the concert-giver, MM. Vianesi, Bevignani, Randegger, and Ganz; Mr Pittman ably presiding at the harmonium. Upon the success of the entertainment as a whole we need not dwell. (The Musical world, Saturday, 26 June 1875)

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT. (From a Flying Visitor.) If Sir Julius Benedict's friends and patrons annually increase in numbers, as they have never ceased to do for a generation, we do not know where he will be able to receive them in future. The Hanover Square Rooms, Her Majesty's Theatre, and St James's Hall, in turn became too small to accommodate the "sea of bonnets " always visible at the popular composer's annual "monster concert;" and this year the large Floral Hall was taxed to its utmost capacity. Every available spot was occupied; and even the gallery stairs were eagerly seized as coigns of vantage by those unlucky beings who had not secured reserved places. This extraordinary rush of concert-goers is not to be wondered at; for not only is the beneficiaire the representative musician of the metropolis -''everybody's friend " - but he always takes care to give his patrons an entertainment worthy of his high reputation. The vocalists at this year's concert, which took place on Monday, consisted of the chief artists of the Royal Italian Opera, reinforced by such talented instrumentalists as Messrs Wilhelmj, Hallé, Emile Berger, John Thomas, Paque, Nathan, Vieuxtemps, Libotton, Sloper, Cowen, Pittman, and Carrodus. The programme - of comparatively moderate dimensions - was also strengthened by new songs, a fresh vocal arrangement of the "Carnaval de Venise." and some pianoforte compositions from the versatile pen of Sir Julius himself, who also undertook the chief duties of conductor. As is their wont on such occasions, the ladies carried off the chief honours of the day. Mdme Patti secured encores for a brilliant rendering of "Una voce," Visetti's waltz, " La Diva," and "Norah's Message," a new song by Lady John Manners, to whose lines Sir Julius has wedded a very taking melody a l'Irlandaise, to which Mdme Patti rendered the fullest possible justice. Mdlle Albani, who was in admirable voice, roused immense enthusiasm by her dramatic delivery of the scena from Lucia, with Mr Radcliffe's flute obbligato. The fair singer only bowed to a spontaneous and hearty encore; but after a most graceful rendering of "O Nanny, wilt thou gang wi' me," the audience would not be denied, and their importunity was rewarded with an equally effective delivery of "Robin Adair." The young and charming Mdlle Zare Thalberg quite held her own with her elder sisters, a variation of the "Carnaval de Venise " (specially arranged for her by Sir Julius) being loudly applauded; while in the duet, "La ci darem," with Signor Graziani, her exquisitely fresh voice and piquant expression led to an enthusiastic demand for its repetition. Mdlle Marimon only appeared once, displaying her rare vocal fluency to great advantage in a Danish air, specially arranged as "Musical Fireworks," by Sir Julius Benedict. Mdlle Scalchi, Mdlle Bianchi, and Mdlle Proch were the other lady vocalists, all of whom received marks of popular approval. Of the male singers there is little to be said, beyond the fact that Signor Nicolini, in the famous "Re del cielo," from Le Prophète, called up regretful memories of Mario and Tamberlik. Signors Graziani, Cotogni, and Bagagiolo all sang solos, but they were coldly received, the audience having apparently no ears except for the prime donne. The instrumental performances consisted of an "Andante and Finale," for violin and pianoforte, by Benedict, to which the composer and Herr Wilhelmj, of course did thorough justice, and a quartet on two pianofortes "Andante" (Benedict), and a Posthumous Mazurka by Chopin, arranged by Benedict, and played by Sir Julius Benedict, Messrs Hallé, Sloper, and Cowen. There was also a quartet for four violoncellos, interpreted by M. Paque, its composer, and Messrs Nathan, Vieuxtemps, and Libotton. Herr Wilhelmj's exquisite and pathetic performance of an "Elegie " by Vieuxtemps, held the audience spell-bound, and evoked a most genuine outburst of enthusiasm. A duet and chorus from Lohengrin were coldly received, and so were several other items in the programme, which it would be invidious to mention. In conclusion, we must notice, with well merited eulogy, the obbligato playing of Mr Carrodus, in the air from Lucia, and a duet from Lohengrin, the rare excellence of which was thoroughly and warmly appreciated by the vast audience. (The Musical World, Saturday, 26 June 1875)

It is consoling to reflect that neither Grisi, Persiani, nor any one could ever have sung better than Mdme. Patti sang last Monday at the Benedict concert for the year 1875. One of her pieces, "Una voce," from "Il Barbiere," was by no means new forty years ago. It shows no sign of age even now, but is as fresh as when it was first sung (and hissed) at the Argentina Theatre of Rome in the year 1813. Let it be taken for said that at these operatic concerts everything of reasonable or of only slightly unreasonable dimensions which is sung by a leading prima donna or tenor has to be sung twice. It need scarcely be added that no exception to this rule presented itself in the case of Mdme. Patti's singing of "Una voce." Mdle. Albani, Mdlle. Marimon, Mdlle. Thalberg, all the principal vocalists, in short, of the Royal Italian Opera, took part in the concert; which included, moreover, a good deal of excellent instrumental music, contributed, as composer, by Sir Julius Benedict himself, as executants by Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Charles Hallé, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. F. H. Cowen. Sir Julius Benedict, too, was heard, with Herr Wilhelmj, in the andante and finale of his own very beautiful sonata for pianoforte and violin. (Pall Mall Budget, Friday, 2 July 1875)

Monday, 28 June 1875 : Mr. Frederick Archer's Matinée at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

MR. FREDERICK ARCHER'S MATINEE. Mr. Frederick Archer, organist of the Alexandra Palace, held a matinée on Monday at St. George's Hall. He opened it with Sir Julius Benedict's quartet for four performers on two pianofortes, a piece which includes in juxtaposition his own Andante in B major and Chopin's Posthumous Mazurka in A flat. Sir Julius headed the quartet party, his collaborateurs having been Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Charles E. Stephens, and Mr. F. Archer. Loud applause greeted the four eminent artists. Mr. Archer afterwards played a clever fantasia of his own on "II Talismano," choosing for the principal theme the tenor "flower" song in D flat. He also gave elegant readings of F. Hiller's piece, "Zur Guitarre,'' and Sir Sterndale Bennett's beautiful impromptu in F sharp minor. The second part opened with Rubinstein's fine pianoforte trio in B flat, whereof the first movement was omitted. The scherzo in F went with much spirit and vivacity. Mr. Archer sustained the pianoforte part of the trio, with Mdlle. Clarita Sanjuan as violinist, and M. Paque as violoncellist. The first movement of Mr. Charles E. Stephens's grand duo concertante for two pianofortes in G, played by the composer and Mr. Archer, induced a feeling of regret that the whole work could not be given; but the concert was excessively long, and included too many miscellaneous "elements." Mr. Aptommas played a harp, and M. Paque a violoncello - (Gluck's gavotte in A, reduced to G). Amongst the vocalists may be specially named Miss Rose Hersee, who sang most charmingly the pretty polacca of Annchen, in C, from "Der Freischütz, and led the Spinning Wheel quartet from "Marta." Mr. W. Shakespeare sang a new song by Mr. F. Archer, "The Sleeping Beauty," and fairly won the suffrages of the large audience for the composition. A "Humorous Musical Sketch," by Mr. George Grossmith, junr., between the parts, was decidedly de trop. Signor Li Calsi and Mr. Hamilton Clarke conducted. (Musical standard, Saturday, 3 July 1875)

Friday, 30 July 1875 : Miss Julia Muschamp's Matinée Musicale D'Invitation at the Residence of Mrs K. B. Lippmann, Gloucester Lodge, Regent's Park.

Miss Julia Muschamp, a youthful pianist (pupil of Mr Lindsay Sloper), gave a matinée musicale d'invitation on Friday, July 30, at the elegant residence of Mrs K. B. Lippmann (Gloucester Lodge, Regent's Park), whose Friday's "receptions," during the season, have become quite the fashion. Many artists, known and unknown to fame, have found a welcome in her hospitable mansion; and the use of her elegant rooms for the debut of a youthful artist is only one among many of Mrs Lippmann's graceful acts. Although Miss Muschamp has already made a few public appearances, - amongst others, at M. Riviere's concerts at Covent Garden Theatre, where she met with well-deserved success, -this matinée may be said to have been her introduction to the profession, of which she seems likely to become a prominent member. Her first solo was Liszt's difficult transcription of the quartet in Rigoletto. Miss Muschamp's performance of this piece - the excellence of which, however, was somewhat marred by extreme nervousness - gave evidence of great mechanical facility and accuracy, united to tasteful phrasing. On her second appearance this nervousness had been overcome, and Schumann's "Slumber Song" and Chopin's Valse in A flat (especially the latter) were played in a manner that thoroughly justified the applause which rewarded her. Miss Muschamp also accompanied M. Claude Jacquinot in the Andante from Mendelssohn's violin concerto, and took part in Sir Julius Benedict's effective double duet (for four performers on two pianofortes), in which are linked together an andantino by Sir Julius himself (a beautiful movement), and a lovely posthumous mazurka by Chopin. The other performers in this piece were Sir Julius Benedict, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Miss Amy Staniforth (another pupil of the latter), whose performance, no less than Miss Muschamp's, elicited the warmest commendation from the composer. Miss Muschamp received the further assistance of Madame Louisa Liebhart, Miss Helen d' Alton, Signor Urio, Herr Werrenrath, Signori Caravoglia, and Monari-Rocca, Mr Morant, Mr W. Ganz, Herr Blume, and Signor Tito Mattei, all of whom did justice to their well-known talents, and deserve the hearty thanks of the young artist for the cordiality with which they came forward to enhance the success of her matinée. (The Musical world, Saturday, 7 August 1875)

Saturday, 21 August 1875 : Mr. George Reeves Smith's Grand Concert at Grand Aquarium, Brighton.

… TWO GRAND CONCERTS. MISS JOSE SHERRINGTON (Soprano). -- MR. VALENTINE PASSIM ([Tenor]). MR. A. COLLARD [?]. MR. LINDSAY SLOPER (Solo Pianoforte)…. [Abridged] (Brighton Gazette, Saturday, 21 August 1875)

BRIGHTON…AQUARIUM. - (General Manager. Mr George Reeves Smith.) -Miss Jose Sherrington (soprano), Mr T. Fabrini (tenor), Mr A. Collard (flute), and Mr Lindsay Sloper (pianist) were heartily appreciated on the 21st. (The Era, Sunday, 29 August 1875)

Friday, 17 September 1875 : Florence Marryat's Soiree Musicale in aid of the Captain Webb Testimonial Fund [possibly a deception] at Tub Hotel, Wicklow.

The Marine Hotel, Wicklow, this Friday evening, September 17. 1873, eight o'clock, Miss Florence (editor of Society), begs announce her Soiree Musicale in aid of the Captain Webb testimonial und. Miss Marryatt will give selected readings from her own and other popular novels, and will be assisted the following distinguished vocalists : Miss Ellen Corrani, prima donna, Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden; Signor Tagliafico, the popular basso, Royal and Italian Opera Company ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, solo pianist. Prices of admission-Stalls, 5s.; reserved seats, 2s. 6d. : unreserved, 1s. 6d. N.B.-As the room is limited it essentially necessary tickets should be secured beforehand. It is requested the audience be in their seats by five minutes to eight o'clock. (Cork Constitution, Tuesday, 21 September 1875)

TUB HOTEL, WICKLOW. This (Friday) evening. Sept. 17, 1875. At eight o'clock Florence Marryat, Editor of London Society, begs to announce "Soiree Musicale," in aid of the Captain Webb Testimonial Fund. Min Marryat will give select readings from her own and other popular novels, and will assisted by the following distinguished vocalists: Madame Elena Corrani, prima donna, Royal Italian Opera Company ; Mr Lindsey Sloper, solo pianist. Prices of admission: stalls, 6s; reserved seats, 2s 6d; unreserved 1s 6d. N.B.-As room limited, is essentially necessary tickets should secured beforehand. They may had application Mr M'Phail, stationer, Wicklow (Weekly Irish Times, Saturday, 1 April 1876)

Thursday, 11 November 1875 : Miss Alice Sydney Burvett's Concert at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

MISS BURVETT'S CONCERT. This young Australian pianiste gave a concert on the 11th inst. at Langham Hall. Miss Burvett has, we understand, studied in Paris, and her playing is thoroughly in the style of the French school. She plays with precision, clearness, firmness, and force, and possesses all the qualities for brilliant execution. Her power of wrist and finger are remarkable, and considering the light work she makes of all mechanical difficulties, she may reasonably anticipate a marked success as a bravura player. Miss Burvett chose for her solo efforts some showy specimens: Ravina's "Allegro, Andante, and Allegretto of Concerto;" Chopin's "Impromptu" in A flat; Gottschalk's " Home Sweet Home ;' and the " Mocking Bird" by Hoffmann. Several of these were recited without book. In a duett for two pianos on "Euryanthe" by Ravina, the beneficiaire was united with Signor Tito Mattei; and also in a "Marche Hongroise" by Kowalski, Mons. Szczepanowski played the violin part in Beethoven's "Sonata in F major" for piano and violin, and gave a good rendering of Mendelssohn's "Andante and Finale of Concerto." Little that is commendatory can be said of the vocalists, Madame Ernst, Madame Arthur and Miss Reimar, with the exception of the latter lady, who sang Gounod's "Perche Piangi" in good style. Madame Ernst's second song, a commonplace composition à la Claribel, seemed to please the audience. What struck us most about it was the conspicuousness through absence of the adverb, the first line being " Near unto thee my heart beats more free." Mr. Lindsay Sloper rendered efficient service as conductor. (Musical standard, Saturday, 20 November 1875)

Miss Alice Sydney Burvett, the young Australian pianist, gave a concert at the Langham Hall on Thursday evening, June 8th. Miss Burvett played (with M. Jaquinot) Beethoven's Sonata in F, for violin and pianoforte, which was listened to with attention and received with applause, and the same composer's Grand Sonata in C major, Op. 53. Miss Burvett also played pieces by Mendelssohn, Gottschalk, Ravina, and Kowalski, as well as a brilliant duet for two pianofortes (with Mr Lindsay Sloper). M. Jaquinot displayed his talent in violin solos by Ries, &c. A young vocalist from Paris, Mdme Louise Valli, pupil of Signor G. Alary, sang in artistic style an aria from Donizetti's Favorita and a "Siciliana" by Signor Campana, receiving much and deserved applause. Mdme Valli, we little doubt, will prove an acquisition to the concert-room. Mdme Ernst gave a song by Mr Berthold Tours with effect; and Mdme Poole, in Henry Smart's "Lady of the Lea, " pleased greatly by her expressive yet unaffected style of singing. Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music with his usual judgment. (The Musical World, Saturday, 17 June 1876) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 17 June 1876.)

"Miss Alice Sydney Burvett," the European Mail says, "recently gave a very attractive concert at the Langham-hall, at which she was assisted by Madame Luisa Valli, Madame Poole, Madame Ernst, and Mr. Selwyn Graham as vocalists, with M. Jacquinot as violinist, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper at the piano. It is scarcely necessary to say that artistes so well-known received an enthusiastic reception, and fully sustained their vocal and musical reputation. Miss Burvett was also well received. She plays with marvellous expression, her time is perfect, and her touch soft, and devoid of that noisy manipulation which now seems to be so much in fashion among the big guns of the profession. The concert was under the patronage of the Duke and Duchess of Manchester, the Dowager Lady Gray, the Dowager Countess of Essex, Lord A. H. Paget, Sir James Fergusson, and many other of the nobility. It is gratifying to note that Miss Burvett is making rapid progress in her profession, and that she bids fair to become very popular as a pianist. She is to give another concert on July 18, making five given in London," (Australian and New Zealand Gazette, Saturday, 15 July 1876) (Also: The Argus, Monday, 21 August 1876.)

Wednesday, 24 November 1875 : Messrs. Harrison's Second Popular Concert [Date Approx] at Birmingham.

BIRMINGHAM. (From our own Correspondent.) The first of Mr Stockley's third series of "Orchestral Concerts " was fairly but not fully attended, and justified the remark that the Birmingham public requires the attraction of "stars" to ensure anything like financial success. True, the band, mainly composed of local professors, is far short of perfection, their opportunities for combined practice being, like angels' visits, "few, and far between;" but, were greater encouragement accorded to the spirited efforts of such caterers as Mr Stockley, concerts of a high-class character would be more frequently given, and a proportionate improvement expected. The most important feature in the programme on this occasion was Mendelssohn's incidental music to Shakspere's Midsummer Night's Dream; and, as the immortal bard was a Warwickshire man, and the equally immortal musician's fame is no less closely allied to the county, by his great work, Elijah, having been first introduced to the world at a Birmingham Festival, the "eternal fitness of things " could have hardly been more adequately celebrated. That the execution of this marvellous production of genius left much to be desired, on the score of delicacy and requisite attention to light and shade, cannot be denied, the absence of the first oboe, the defective intonation of the horns (notably in the Notturno), the substitution of cornets for trumpets (whereby the Wedding March suffered considerably), being all more or less drawbacks to the general effect. An overture by Suppe, entitled Poet and Peasant, consisting mainly of two waltz movements and a romance for violoncello (charmingly played by Herr Daubert), reminded me of a remark once made by that excellent musician, Molique, who, on hearing an overture named "Peace and War," observed, "Which was the peace and which was the war, I have not know." Sullivan's tuneful overture, "Di Ballo," written for the Birmingham Festival of 1870, and Mozart's overture to the Clemenza di Tito, were also included in the scheme, as was Handel's Concerto in F major (No. 4), for organ and full orchestra, the solo instrument being in the able hands of Mr Stimpson. Strange to say, this was the first time in the annals of Birmingham that an organ concerto has ever been heard in its entirety. Herr Daubert contributed Schumann's Abendlied for violoncello (exquisitely played), with the accompaniments by Herr Joachim, who has therein shown himself as thorough a master of orchestral resources as he is facile princeps, emperor indeed of the violin. Miss Blanche Cole was called back to receive the plaudits which followed her rendering of Gounod's Ave Maria, in which the violin and organ obbligati were ably sustained by Mr J. M. Abbott and Mr Stimpson respectively, the work (a false start allowed for) going, on the whole, fairly well. Mr Barton McGuckin, a new tenor, whose voice is more euphonious than his name, created a favourable impression in the recitative, "And God created man," and subsequent air, "In native worth," from Haydn's Creation; being later on encored in Balfe's serenade "Good night, beloved." Mr McGuckin (who is said to hail from Manchester, but of Irish extraction) possesses an organ of good quality and compass, well worth cultivating, but at present somewhat crude and amateurish, which defects diligent study and continuous practice will no doubt go far to correct and improve. Messrs Harrison's Second Popular Concert was densely crowded, Mr Sims Reeves having been originally announced to take part in it. Unfortunately the cold caught during his recent engagement at the Brighton Theatre prevented our great tenor from appearing - a fact which was, on the morning of the concert, duly notified in all the local daily papers; and Mr Cummings, at the shortest notice, ably filled the place of the absentee, singing "Deeper and deeper still," "Waft her, angels," "Good-bye, sweetheart," etc., with his accustomed care and musicianly skill. Madame Lemmens-Sherrington and Madame Patey fully sustained their reputation, and well deserved the applause which waited upon their respective efforts. The instrumental portion of the programme was, however, more than ordinarily conspicuous by the fact of Madame Essipoff making her first appearance before a Birmingham audience, and, it need hardly be said, with most complete and unqualified success. Her solos included "Nocturne," "Mazourke," and "Etude," by Chopin, and Liszt's "Chant Polonais," and " Ronde des lutins," in addition to which she took part in Schubert's trio in B flat, with MM. Sainton and Lassere, and Beethoven's sonata for pianoforte and violin, in C minor, Op. 30, No. 2. Since Madame Arabella Goddard last delighted us with her presence, no such pianist as Madame Essipoff has been heard in the Town Hall; and the wish was earnestly expressed that, in their next series of concerts, the talented Russian (or Polish ?) lady may not be omitted from the engagements made by Messrs Harrison. M. Sainton is an old and deserved favourite here - as, indeed, he is everywhere - and his Romance and Tarantelle were received with deserved favour and hearty applause. Mr Lindsay Sloper fulfilled the office of accompanist, besides taking part in Reissiger's trio with MM. Sainton and Lassere, with credit to himself and satisfaction to his hearers. The third concert of the series will take place on December 21st. when Madlle Albani, Madlle Zare Thalberg, and Herr Wilhelmj are announced among the principal attractions. As the Town Hall will, early in the ensuing year, be given up to the decorators and builders, important alterations in the entrances, waiting-rooms, etc., having to be made before the Festival of 1876 can be held, the musical season will have to be concentrated into a shorter space of time than usual. D. H. (The Musical world, Saturday, 27 November 1875)

Wednesday, 1 December 1875 : Mr. George Watts's Ballad Concert (Evening) at Brighton.

Mr. George Watts, of Brighton, has announced the particulars of two Grand Orchestral and Choral Performances, and one Ballad Concert, which he will give during the present Brighton season, in the Dome-room in the Royal Pavilion. At the First Morning Concert, on Wednesday, the 27th of October, Mendelssohn's "Symphonia Cantata," "Hymn of Praise " (Lobgesang), will be performed, together with a choice selection of good and popular music. At the Second Morning Concert, on Saturday, the 13th of November, Mendelssohn's "Elijah " will be performed. The Third Concert, on Wednesday, the 1st of December, being a Ballad Concert, will be in the evening, commencing at eight o'clock. The Morning Concerts will commence at two. The artists engaged for these concerts are Mdme. Lemmens-Sherrington, Miss Edith Wynne, Miss Saidie Singleton and Mdme. Blanche Cole, Miss Thekla Fischer, and Mdme. Patey; Mr. Edward Lloyd, Mr. Pearson, Mr. G. T. Carter, and Mr. Sims Reeves; Mr. H. Pyatt, Mr. Frank D'Alquen, and Sig. Foli. Solo Pianoforte, Mr. Coenen and M. de La Fuente; Solo Violin, Mr. Carrodus; Organist, Mr. C. E. Willing. Conductors, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. F. Kingsbury. We have no doubt Mr. Watts will receive the patronage he deserves. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Friday, 1 October 1875)

Wednesday, 8 December 1875 : Mr. Collard's First Flute Soirée at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

FLUTE SOIREES, Langham-hall, Great Portland-street. - Mr. COLLARD will give THREE FLUTE SOIREES on Dec. 5th, Jan. 26th, and March 8th. Vocalist, Miss Duval; violin, M. Jaquinot; violoncello, M. Rudersdorff; flute, MM. Barrett, Collard, Racliff, Samson, B. Wells and Young: piano, Miss Emma Barnett, MM, J. F. Barnett, E. Bending, and Lindsay Sloper. Subscription, two reserved seats at each concert, one guinea; one ditto, 12s.; single reserved seat. 5s; admission, 2s. 6d. Programmes of the three soirées and tickets to be had of Mr. Collard, 21, Welbeck-street; and of Messrs. Carte and Co. 20, Charing-cross. (The Times, Tuesday, 16 November 1875)

COLLARD'S FIRST FLUTE SOIREE TO-DAY, at 8 o'clock precisely, at the Langham-hall, 43 Great Portland-street. Vocalist, Miss Duval; violin, M. Jaquinot, piano, Mr. Lindsay Sloper; flute, MM. B. Wells and A. Collard MR. COLLARD, Jaquinot, and Lindsay Sloper will play Bach's trio for flute, violin and piano; and Michele's trio on Don Carlo. MR. WELLS, Collard and Lindsay Sloper will PLAY Kuhlau's trio for two flutes and piano. Mr. COLLARD will PLAY Lindsay Sloper's Romanza and Tarantella, with the composer. (The Times, Wednesday, 8 December 1875)

Monday, 13 December 1875 : Mr. Charles Harvey's Third Subscription Concert at Albert Hall, Sheffield.

The Concert Season.-The forthcoming concert season promises to be very attractive to all lovers of high-class vocal and Instrumental music. Mr. Charles Harvey's series of subscription concerts form the leading musical feature of the winter. The first of these was fixed for last evening, when the frequenters of the Albert Hall were pleased to find that the Improvements so long advocated in the balcony had been carried out. There are now three lines of seats in the balconies, and the seats in the recesses have been removed. By reducing the space in the front tier the occupants can lean forward comfortably, Instead of having to perch themselves on the edge of the seat, as before. Folding doors have also been erected to Improve the ventilation. These are placed ln the entrance-hall near to the ladies' cloak room, at the foot of the steps leading to the balcony, and also at the foot of the steps leading to the balcony stalls. By this means the colds and draughts which have been repeatedly complained of, will be prevented. The Interior of the hall has also been thoroughly cleansed and painted. On Friday, the artistes who were engaged for the opening concert of the series were Miss Edith Wynne, Madame Patey, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. J. G. Patey, and Mr. H. Parker (pianist). The programme Included several songs, &c., which were new to a Sheffield audience, Including "Let me dream again " (Sullivan), "Once upon a time" (Ececkel), "On a day" (Cummings), "Thou whom my heart adoreth" (Barnby), "Almost" (Cowen) "Aubade" (composed by Mr. Cowen expressly for Sims Reeves, and said to be a charming song), and "Speedwell," an entirely new production, from Gatty's prolific pen. The artistes at the first concert are well-known in the town ; but Mr. Harvey has had the courage to introduce several distinguished vocalists and musicians who have made a splendid reputation in the leading concerts of London, as well as in the other capitals of Europe. Chief amongst those is Mdlle. Zara Thalberg, a daughter of Thalberg, the unequalled pianist. Although but 18 years of age, Mdlle. Thalberg's success at the Royal Italian Opera has been so decided as to secure for her the honour of being accounted the successor to the peerless Patti. No doubt great interest will be attached to her appearance in Sheffield. Mdlle. Phillipine Von Edelsberg, of the Royal Italian Opera, is a rich contralto of the first rank in the musical world ; then there are Signor Pavani, a distinguished tenor from Covent Garden; M. Maurel, one of the two great baritones of France, equal in scholarly attainments to the celebrated M. Faure; and Madame Poole, a contralto who has an established reputation. These artistes are all new to Sheffield. In the Instrumental department Mr. Harvey has engaged the eminent Wilhelmj, who is reputed to be equal to the mighty Joachim, and the only living violinist of whom so much can be said; Madlle, Liebe, who has been a popular violinist at the promenade concerts ; with the far-famed Lindsay Sloper as pianist-a gentleman who is not only one of the most celebrated pianists of modern times, but the editor of many well-known works in classical music. There are other names of note, and altogether Mr. Harvey's programme for the forthcoming season Is exceedingly worthy of the support of the music-loving public. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 2 October 1875) (Also: Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Friday, 8 October 1875.)

MR. CHARLES HARVEY'S SECOND AND THIRD SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS, ALBERT HALL, SHEFFIELD, NOVEMBER 8TH, and DECEMBER 13th, 1875. Artistes. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8th. MADLLE. JOSE SHERRINGTON. MADAME POOLE, (Her First Appearance in Sheffield.) MR. NELSON VARLEY. MR. THURLEY BEALE. Solo Violin : MADAME VARLEY LIEBE, (Her First Appearance in Sheffield.) Solo PIANOFORTE and Conductor : MR. MOORHOUSE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 13th. The following Distinguished Artistes from THE ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN :- ZARA THALBERG. MADLLE. PHILLIPINE VON EDELSBERG. SIG. PAVANI. SIG. MAUREL. Solo Violin : HERR WILHELMJ. Solo Pianoforte and Conductor: MR. LINDSAY SLOPER. SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE TWO CONCERTS, RESERVED SEATS: Four One Person. Two Persons. Four Persons. (£ s d) Balcony Stalls 0 10 0 0 16 0 1 14 0; Orchestra Stalls 0 7 6 0 13 6 1 6 0; Orchestra Side Seats 0 5 6 0 10 6 0 18 0. Subscribers names received at Mr. CHARLES HARVEY'S "Albert" Music Saloon, 120 Barker-pool, or at the offices of the Albert Hall, where a plan can be seen from 9 a.m. to 6 .m. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Wednesday, 27 October 1875)

MR. CHARLES HARVEY'S THIRD SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1875, At Eight o'Clock, Under the distinguished Patronage of The EARL and COUNTESS FITZWILLIAM, LORD and LADY WHARNCLIFFE, His Worship the MAYOR of SHEFFIELD (John Tasker, Esq.), The EX-MAYOR (Mark Firth, Esq.), Sir JOHN BROWN. The MASTER CUTLER (E. Tozer, Esq ), GEORGE WILSON, Esq . J.P., THOMAS JESSOP. Esq, J.P., COL. SIMPSON and OFFICERS of the ROYAL ARTILLERY; COL. DEANE, Of the 19th Regiment (Princess of Wales' Own). Artistes: MADLLE. ZARE THALBERG. Daughter of the late eminent Pianist, Sigismund THALBERG, and who created a perfect furore in several of the leading Soprano roles at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, last season ; MADLLE PHILLIPINE VON EDELSBERG. The new and highly successful Contralto ; SIGNOR PAVANI, The eminent Dramatic Tenor; SIGNOR MAUREL, The distinguished Baritone and contemporary of M. Faure; HERR WILHELMJ, The greatest of living Violinists; and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, the eminent English Composer and Pianist. Notwithstanding the great expense attending the engagement of these celebrated Artistes, Mr. Harvey is enabled to announce the prices of admission as follow :- Reserved Seats, 6s. and 4s.; Unreserved, 2s 6d. and ls. A Plan of the Seats may be seen at the Hall, and Tickets obtained from Nine am. to Six p.m.; also, at Mr. W. Stacey's, High-street; Mr. H. Parkes', Sheffield-moor; Mr. Rodgers', Market-place; and at Mr. C. Harvey's, 120, Barker-pool. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 27 November 1875) (Also: Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Tuesday, 30 November 1875; Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 4 December 1875.)

Mr. Harvey's Concert.-The next, and last of the series of subscription concerts promoted by Mr. Chas. Harvey is announced to take place on Monday, the 13th Inst., and promises to be one of the most important that has ever been given in Sheffield. Mr. Harvey has secured the services of Mdlle. Zare Thalberg, Mdlle. Philippine von Edelsberg, Signor Pavini, and Signor Maurel as vocalists, and Herr Wilhelmj and Mr. Lindsay Sloper as Instrumentalists. Mdlle. Zare Thalberg is the daughter of the famous pianist, the late M. Thalberg, and is spoken of by critics as an artiste possessing every requisite for the first rank. The other vocalists above-named, have never appeared in Sheffield, but report will have made their names familiar to all. In Herr Wilhelmj we have, next to the famous Joachim, the finest violinist of the present day, whose powers are said to almost equal those of the great player himself. Mr. Lindsay Sloper's compositions for the pianoforte are so well known and so constantly performed, that the fact of his playing at this concert will be a sufficient inducement to many to attend it. The playing before the public of such an array of talent as that offered by Mr. Harvey is attended with great pecuniary risk and, on this account alone, Mr. Harvey has a strong claim to support. But, apart from this, his enterprise generally in catering for the public entertainment is of such a character as to call for the heartiest support of all amateur musicians, and, indeed, of the public generally. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 4 December 1875)

THIS EVENING. GREAT MUSICAL TREAT. ALBERT HALL, SHEFFIELD. MR. CHARLES HARVEY'S THIRD SUBSCRIPTION CONCERT, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 1875, At Eight o'Clock, Under the distinguished Patronage of The EARL and COUNTESS FITZWILLIAM, LORD and LADY WHARNCLIFFE, His Worship the MAYOR of SHEFFIELD (John Tasker, Esq.), The EX-MAYOR (Mark Firth, Esq.), Sir JOHN BROWN. The MASTER CUTLER (E. Tozer, Esq ), GEORGE WILSON, Esq . J.P., THOMAS JESSOP. Esq, J.P., COL. SIMPSON and OFFICERS of the ROYAL ARTILLERY; COL. DEANE, Of the 19th Regiment (Princess of Wales' Own). Artistes: MADLLE. ZARE THALBERG. Daughter of the late eminent Pianist, Sigismund THALBERG, and who created a perfect furore in several of the leading Soprano roles at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden, last season ; MADLLE PHILLIPINE VON EDELSBERG. The new and highly successful Contralto ; SIGNOR PAVANI, The eminent Dramatic Tenor; SIGNOR MAUREL, The distinguished Baritone and contemporary of M. Faure; HERR WILHELMJ, The greatest of living Violinists; and MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, the eminent English Composer and Pianist. Notwithstanding the great expense attending the engagement of these celebrated Artistes, Mr. Harvey is enabled to announce the prices of admission as follow :- Reserved Seats, 6s. and 4s.; Unreserved, 2s 6d. and ls. A Plan of the Seats may be seen at the Hall, and Tickets obtained from Nine am. to Six p.m.; also, at Mr. W. Stacey's, High-street; Mr. H. Parkes', Sheffield-moor; Mr. Rodgers', Market-place; and at Mr. C. Harvey's, 120, Barker-pool. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Monday, 13 December 1875)

MR. CHARLES HARVEY'S CONCERT. The third and concluding concert of the series for the present season took place in the Albert Hall last evening, and Mr. Harvey, the promoter, had the satisfaction of finding that the attraction he had provided was irresistible, drawing together a well filled house. This, we were glad to see, for it was but the plucky entrepreneur's reasonable reward. Had it been otherwise, Mr. Harvey's pecuniary loss must have been considerable, for the engagement of such eminent artistes as those who took part in the concert had only been accomplished at much cost. Mr. Harvey had secured distinguished patronage, and his concert was, consequently, attended by many of the influential inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. The artistes were Mdlle. Zare Thalberg, the daughter of the late celebrated pianist, Sigismund Thalberg; Mdlle. Enriquez, contralto; Signor Urio, tenor; Signor. Maurel. baritone; Herr Wilhelmj; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist and accompanist. The following programme, which contained some excellent operatic excerpts, was presented :- PART I Duo "Se m'anti ancor" (Trovatore) Verdi. Mdlle. Enriquez and Sig. Urio. Aria "Rendi 'l Serono" Handel. Sig. Urio. Aria "Voi che sapete" (Le Nozze di Figaro) Mozart. Mdlle, Thalberg. Ballad "He thinks I do not love him" Sainton Dolby. Mdlle Enriquez. Romance "Dormi pure" Senderi. M. Maurel. Duo "La ci darem" (Don Giovanni) Mozart. Mdlle. Thalberg and M. Maurel. Serenade. "Good night, beloved" Balfe. Sig. Urio. Solo Violin, a. "Notturno" Chopin. B. Paraphrase" Wilhelmj. Herr Wilhelmj. PART II Aria "La mia letitzia " Verdi Sig. Urio. Cavatina -"Una Voce" (Il Barbiere di Siviglio) Rossini Madlle. Thalberg. Aria "Adelaida" Beethoven. M. Maurel. Old Scotch Song "John Anderson my Jo" Madlle. Enriquez. Solo Violin "Album Blatt" Wagner. Herr Wilhelmj. Valse "Romeo e Guiletta" Gounod. Madlle. Thalberg. Solo. Pianoforte a. "Mazurka" Chopin b. "L'Entrain" (Galop) Sloper. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Grand Duo "Sul campo sulla gloria " (Belisario) Donizetti. Sig. Urio and M. Maurel. The appearance of Mdlle. Zare Thalberg was an event which had been looked forward to with keen interest. The great success which had attended her debut at the Italian Opera in the early part of this year, and the flattering criticisms on her ability, both as an actress and a vocalist, which appeared in the Metropolitan Press at the time had predisposed the audience in her favour, and the consequence was that her entering the orchestra to sing "Vol che sapete" was the signal for a most enthusiastic welcome. Mdlle. Thalberg's voice is a light soprano, of pure quality and sweetest tone. Her style, which is finished to a degree, is no doubt to a large extent due to the training which she must have received from her father, the eminent musician, who has left his name to posterity as a pianist of the highest rank. The lady is said to be only 17, and is therefore, in some measure, to be regarded as a wonder. There is nothing, however, unprecedented in the fact of a young girl sustaining continuously the high position which Mdlle. Thalberg has attained to in her profession. Young women of genius come to maturity earlier than others; and at least two of the most popular prima donnas of the present day, Mdlle. Titiens and Madame Adelina Patti, were on the stage and singing with brilliant success when they were no older than she is now. Her singing of Cherubino's great aria in "Le Nozze di Figaro" of Mozart at once convinced the audience that they were listening to a true artiste, and in the duet from "Don Giovanni" with Signor Maurel her vocalisation was perfect, and the high A rang out clear and resonant. Great was the applause which followed this display, and the returned to repeat the duet. No less successful was the lady in the cavatina in the second part of the concert. In this her faultless singing excited the greatest enthusiasm. An encore was demanded, to which the lady responded by an exquisite rendering of "Th Nightingale's Trill." Mdlle. Thalberg was also recalled after a superb display in Gounod's Valse. Mdlle. Enriquez, whose previous visits to Sheffield will be remembered, was well received. As a contralto vocalist she ranks high in her art. She sang Madame Sainton Dolby's "He thinks I do not love him" with great feeling, and was encored in "John Anderson my Jo." and in response sang the fine old song "Robin Adair." Her share in the duet from "Il Trovatore" with Sig. Urio was admirably sustained. Both Signori Maurel and Urio were unknown here except through report. The first named is one of the baritones of Mr. Gye's Royal Italian Opera, and is, as that fact guarantees, a thorough artiste. His fine voice was heard to perfection In "La ci Darem," which he shared with Mdlle. Thalberg, and in the graceful and elegant melody of Scuderi's in the first part. He also sang Beethoven's "Adelaida" with great taste and feeling. Signor Urio has a pleasing tenor voice of extensive compass. His first effort was encored; and he was likewise successful in Balfe's "Serenade," and in compliance sang "La donne e Mobile." As with Mdlle. Thalberg the appearance of Herr Wilhelmj was an event fraught with much interest, not only to the large array of amateurs present, but to the audience generally. Herr Wilhelmj made a name for himself in England so far back as 1866. but from that time until his re-appearance in London at the beginning of the present year, when he attracted the greatest attention, little was heard of him. He is undoubtedly a great violinist, and those who hold Joachim in reverence were ready to admit that Wilhelmj is in all respects his equal, save that he does not quite possess the enormous power and marvellous breadth of "the King." Wilhelmj's tone is beautifully bright and sympathetic; warm, yet without excessive force, His bowing is singularly perfect and elegant, every inch of his bow being brought into use, and the tone evolved even from the extremities is as true as that from the strong middle. Taste and refinement are his predominating features, and the effects of his crescendo diminuendo truly wonderful. Herr Wilhelmj's solos in the first part of the concert were bracketed, the first being the delightful Notturno of Chopin's In B flat, and the second his own paraphrase of the same work. The performance of these morceux [sic], and especially of the latter, seemed to electrify the audience. The amateur violinists were in ecstacies, and well they might be, for we venture to say that nothing purer, fuller ln tone, broader in style, more perfect in Intonation, or in single or double stoppings has ever been heard in Sheffield. Musicians would note how cleverly he emphasised single notes in the rapid scale passages from his command of bow and firmness of wrist. Great as was the exhibition of skill by Madame Norman-Neruda at Mr. Hallé's recital the other night, that displayed by Herr Wilhelmj undoubtedly surpassed it. The applause which greeted the player at the conclusion of the paraphrase could not be controlled until he had reappeared on the platform to bow his acknowledgments, and even then nothing would satisfy the audience but an encore. Herr Wilhelmj, however, substituted a short but charming "Evening song," by Schumann. In the second part of the concert he played Wagner's "Album Blatt " a work abounding in difficulties, the whole of which he surmounted with the greatest possible ease. The display fairly brought down the house. The great violinist again appeared twice to acknowledge the compliment, and it was only when the fact was made known that he had left the hall and was then on his way to the Railway Station for London, that the audience was appeased. Mr. Lindsay Sloper, a pianist and composer, already known to fame, besides playing a couple of solos, officiated as conductor throughout, excepting that Mdlle. Thalberg was accompanied in her songs in the second part by her tutor, who is also a relative. The concert was the most successful of Mr. Harvey's subscription series, and gave the greatest satisfaction to all. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Tuesday, 14 December 1875)

Mr. C. Harvey's Subscription Concert.- The third and concluding concert of the series for the present season took place In the Albert Hall on Monday, and Mr. Harvey, the promoter, had the satisfaction of finding that the attraction he had provided was irresistible, drawing together a well filled house. This, we were glad to see, for it was but the plucky entrepreneur's reasonable reward. Had it been otherwise, Mr. Harvey's pecuniary loss must have been considerable, for the engagement of such eminent artistes as those who took part in the concert had only been accomplished at much cost. Mr, Harvey had secured distinguished patronage, and his concert was, consequently, attended by many of the Influential inhabitants of the town and neighbourhood. The artistes were Mdlle, Zare Thalberg, the daughter of the late celebrated pianist, Sigismund Thalberg; Mdlle. Enriquez, contralto; Signor Urio, tenor; Signor Maurel, baritone; Herr Wilhelmj; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, pianist and accompanist. The concert was the most successful of Mr. Harvey's subscription series, and gave the greatest satisfaction. (Sheffield Daily Telegraph, Saturday, 18 December 1875)

Wednesday, 22 December 1875 : Bro. W. H. Hook, Organist of the Great City Lodge's Evening Concert at Angell Town Institution, Gresham Road, Brixton.

Mr W. H. Hook's Evening Concert will held on Wednesday Evening next, December 22nd, when will be assisted by The Choir of St James's, Camberwell. and eminent artistes, including: Mr Chaplin HENRY, [?] J. MAAS, Mr O. T. CARTER, Mr Lindsay SLOPER. Miss May Woodville, Mr H. Walker Florence Woodville Melville Edith Laura Clement, H. Daniel Alfred Pittman, C. Morgan, W. H. Hook, Miss A. Bliss. Stalls, Three Shillings; Reserved seats.Two shillings; Back seats, One shilling. Commence at Eight. Carriages may be ordered a quarter past Ten. (South London Chronicle, Saturday, 18 December 1875)

Bro. W. H. Hook, the respected organist of the Great City Lodge, announces an evening concert, for Wednesday, 22nd inst., at the Angell Town Institution, Gresham Road, Brixton. Bro. Hook will be assisted by the members of the choir of St. James, Camberwell; Misses M. Woodville, Melville, J. Maas, A. Bliss, Florence Woodville, Edith Blair, Laura Clement; Bro. Chaplin Henty, Lindsay Sloper, H. Walker, H. Daniel, T. Carter, Alfred Pittman, C. Morgan, &c. (The Freemason's chronicle, Saturday, 18 December 1875)

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