Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1878.

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Wednesday, 30 January 1878 : Mr. A. Collard's Second Flute Concert at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

FLUTE. - MR. A. COLLARD'S SECOND FLUTE CONCERT, Langham-hall, THIS EVENING, 8 o'clock. Vocalists - Miss Ada Patterson, Miss Jessie Bond, Mr. Wadmore; flute, MM. Barret, Collard, Radcliff, and Samson. Conductors - MM. F. Archer, E. Bending. and Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 5s. and 1s., of Russell, Carte, and Co., 20, Charing-cross. (The Times, Wednesday, 30 January 1878)

Saturday, 16 February 1878 : Grand Fete in Aid of Victims of the War at Alexandra Palace.

ALEXANDRA PALACE GRAND FETE in AID of VICTIMS of the WAR. SATURDAY, Feb 16. Patrons: The Right Honourable the LORD MAYOR and SHERIFFS, His Excellency MUSURUS PASHA, the Ottoman Consul General, His Highness MIDHAT PASHA. Concert of Ballads - Enriquez, Worrell Duval, Julia Elton, Bessie Palmer, Alice Fripp ; Messrs. Barton McGuckin, Shakespeare, Lewis Thomas, Wadmore, Hilton ; choir of 200. Solo Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Evening Concert, with choir of 1,000 voices; "Peace, Gentle Peace.'' &c., "British Army Quadrilles," Grenadier Guards' Band. &c. Dramatic Performances; scenes from popular plays, &c., details shortly. Variety Entertainment (Messrs. George Conquest, Herbert Campbell, the Rayners, Fred Evans, Harry Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd). Grand Fireworks by Mr. James Pain (Fire Portrait of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts, &c.). The services of the above have been generously given, other names to-morrow. Admission Tickets ONE SHILLING, and books of Six Tickets, 5s. at all Agents. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs will attend in state. Other eminent representative personages will honour the fete with their presence. The whole receipts, less actual special expenses of fete will be distributed by a committee, acting under the Lord Mayor, to the Compassionate Fund, &c. (Daily News, Wednesday, 6 February 1878) (Also: The Times, Thursday, 7 February 1878; The Standard, Wednesday, 6 February 1878; The Times, Wednesday, 13 February 1878.)

ALEXANDRA PALACE.- GRAND FETE in AID of VICTIMS of the WAR, SATURDAY, Feb. 16. Patrons: The Right Honourable the LORD MAYOR and SHERIFFS, His Excellency. MUSURUS PACHA, the Ottoman Consul General, His Highness MIDHAT PACHA. Afternoon Concert of Ballads- Mesdames Worrell Duval, Alice Fripp. and Miss Palmer; Messrs. Barton McGuckin and W. Shakespeare, Messrs. George Fox, Wadmore, and Hilton ; Choir of 200. Pianoforte Solos, Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Frederick Archer. An Ode to Peace, specially written, will be recited by Mr Marlande Clarke. Evening Concert, with choir of 1000 voices; Mesdames Annie Sinclair. Jessie Grenville, and Zimeri ; Mesdames Julia Elton. Mr. Cummings, and Enriquez; Mr. Lewis Thomas. Trumpet obbligato,. Mr T. Harper; solo ophicleide, Mr. Sam. Hughes. Conductor, Mr. SMYTHSON "British Army Quadrilles. " Grenadier Guards' Bands. &c Dramatic Performances (scenes from "Pink Dominos" and other popular plays, Mr. George Conquest, &c.; details shortly), Variety Entertainment (Messrs. Herbert Campbell, the Rayners, Fred Harry Jackson, Mr. And Mrs. Arthur Lloyd). Grand Fire-works by Mr. James Pain (Fire Portrait of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. &c). The services of all the above have been generously given ; other names To-morrow.- Admission Tickets ONE SHILLING, and Books of Six Tickets, 5s at all Agents'. The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs will attend in state. Other eminent; representative personages will honour the fete with their presence. Note.- The whole receipts, less actual special expenses of fete, will be distributed by a committee, acting under the Lord Mayor, to the Compassionate Fund. (The Standard, Friday, 8 February 1878)

ALEXANDRA PALACE. A fete in aid of the victims of the Russo-Turkish war took place at the Alexandra Palace on Saturday, under the distinguished patronage of the Lord Mayor and sheriffs, the Ottoman Ambassador, the Ottoman Consul-General, Midhat Pasha, and other persons of note. The Lord Mayor, with the Lady Mayoress, the sheriffs and under-sheriffs, attended in state, arriving at the Palace between two and three o'clock in the afternoon, and remaining to countenance the proceedings until between nine and ten o'clock at night, when they returned by special train to Broad-street. "The ruling idea of the promoters," the public were informed at the outset, was "to unite people of all shades of political opinion in helping by their shillings the refugees now suffering so terribly in Constantinople and elsewhere, regardless of creed or nation"- the whole of the receipts, less special actual expenses of the fete, to be handed to the committee acting under the presidency of the Lord Mayor, for distribution to the Baroness Burdett Coutts's Compassionate Fund, "and perhaps one other existing fund,'' of similar commendable purpose. The expenses were considerably diminished by the fact that many performers in the theatrical and musical entertainments gave their services gratuitously. There was a large attendance of visitors, more especially in the evening, when many persons who could not be present at the earlier stages of the programme came to enjoy the concluding concert and fireworks, and it was anticipated that the proceeds, when they came to be reckoned up, would prove to be something handsome. The programme of entertainment; was varied in the extreme and extensive to a fault. There was a special "variety entertainment" in the miner hall, where Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lloyd, the Brothers Raynor from Covent-garden, Mr. Fred. Evans of Drury-lane, and Mr. Herbert Campbell were among the leading artists. A ballad concert followed in the concert-room, the list of performers including Madame Zimeri, Madame Leontine Faria, Miss Alice Fripp, Madame Bonner, Miss Frances Brooke, Miss Palmer, Madame Enriquez, Mr. George Perren, Mr. Barton M'Gucken, Mr. Percy Blandford, Mr. Arthur Galbraith, Mr. E. Hilton, the British Vocal Quartet, and the Alexandra Palace Choir, Mr. D. Beardwell being conductor, while Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Frederick Archer presided at the pianoforte. A second variety entertainment, which formed one of the principal attractions, took place in the theatre before the Lord Mayor and his party and a crowded general attendance. The varieties here included a selection of glees and songs by the Mohawk Minstrels, a representation of the first act of "Pink Dominoes" by the principal members of the Criterion company, scenes from the Christmas pantomime of "St. George and the Dragon," with the parrot and other representations by Mr. George Conquest ; Mr. Henry Emden's transformation scene of "Vertumna and the Swallows," with the clowning of Mr. Harry Payne; also imitations and impersonations by Mr. Harry Jackson. The stage performances here concluded with a striking illustration of the marvellously recuperative qualities of some people whose fortunes may appear to have been hopelessly shattered by war. The fabulous bird rising from its ashes is nothing to the policeman blown out of a mortar, coming down in a shower of scattered limbs, recovering his integrity, and walking away as if nothing had happened. Another feature appropriate to the times in which we live was ''a new patriotic song," by Mr. G. B. O'Halloran, in which those whom it may concern are reminded that - " We seek not the battle, nor shun it when it comes, For the name and the fame of Old England." More suitable to the occasion, if not to the times, was "An Ode to Peace," by the same author, wherein the ' brave hearts of England " are told - "A wide-spread mercy is your gracious work, Mercy alike to Christian and to Turk;'' and the ode "The Charge of the Light Brigade," which were recited with great vigour by Mr. Marlande Clarke in the course of the grand concluding concert in the central hall, where the principal musical performers included such vocalists as Madame Worrell Duval, Miss Jessie Grenville, Miss Jessie Boyd, Miss Julia Elton, Miss Mary Cummings, Mr. Lewis Thomas, Mr. L. Wadmore, Mr. George Fox, and Mr. John Child ; and such instrumentalists as M. Jaquinot, Mr. Thomas Harper, Mr. Samuel Hughes, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Mr. Frederick Archer. These were lacked up by a festival choir of 1,000 voices, under the conduct of Mr. Smythson, and the band of the Grenadier Guards, with detachments of that of the Coldstream Guards and others, under Mr. Dan Godfrey. The choir and the military bands brought their strength to bear with grand effect on some of the favourite compositions of Handel, Mendelssohn, and Rossini ; while the bands brought the concert to a stirring climax by the performance of Jullien's "British Army Quadrilles, where bandsmen representing the Grenadiers, the Coldstreams, and the Scots Guards, marched up through the hall to the platform with appropriate music, and there united with the choir in the grand finale-" See the Conquering Hero comes," and "God save the Queen," with which the concert closed. The fireworks, which were furnished gratis for the occasion by Mr. James Pain, of Walworth, the palace company's pyrotechnist, and comprised among their specialities a fire portrait of the Baroness Burdett Coutts, with representations of the Turkish flag and the Union Jack, suffered from the wetness of the weather, but proved as attractive as could have been expected in the circumstances, and tended rather to enhance than to mar the general success of the fete. (Morning Post, Monday, 18 February 1878)

ALEXANDRA PALACE, On Saturday there was a grand fete at Muswellhill, on behalf of the sufferers the late war, the whole of the profits being devoted to the Baroness Burdett-Coutts's Compassionate Fund, and perhaps another existing organisation of the same kind. The fete was under the patronage of the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs (who went in their state carriages and wore their civic robes), the Turkish Ambassador and Consul-General, and Midhat Pacha. Fine weather helped to swell the attendance, which was large. A number of artistes lent their assistance, and the programme was exceedingly attractive. There were two excellent concerts ballad one in the afternoon in the concert room, and a miscellaneous one in the evening in the central hall, at both of which there were several leading singers of both sexes, while at the former Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. F. Archer, besides each played a pianoforte solo. At half-past two there was what was termed a variety and dramatic entertainment, which opened with laughable performances some of the Mohawk Minstrels. This branch of the programme, which was witnessed throughout by the Lord Mayor, the sheriffs, Mr. Under-Sheriff Crawford, and large number of their friends, included Mr. Harry Jackson's imitations of celebrated actors; Mr. George Grossmith, jun.'s, popular new song, "The Muddle Puddle Junction Porter," sung, amid great applause, Mr. Lionel Brough; comic songs Mr, Arthur Lloyd and Mr. Herbert Campbell; the first act of Pink Dominoes by Mr. Charles Windham and the Criterion company ; Mr. George Conquest's humorous parrot representation selection of leading scenes from the pantomime of St. George and the Dragon, the wonderful Swallow transformation scene affording as much delight as ever. Among the specialties of the day were patriotic songs suited to the present political crisis, given by Miss Susie Vaughan, and written for the occasion and recited by Marian de Clarke, both written by Mr. G. B. O'Halloran, and received with hearty applause. About eight o'clock there was pyrotechnic display, provided gratis by Mr. James Pain, of Walworth, and having among other attractions fire portrait of the Baroness Burdett-Coutts. The fete was in all respects marked success. (Hampstead & Highgate Express, Saturday, 23 February 1878)

ALEXANDRA PALACE. Saturday last was devoted to a fete in aid of the funds for the victims of the war in Turkey, which was honoured by the attendance of the Lord Mayor and other civil dignitaries. Two concerts were given during the day, in both of which, with the characteristic generosity of the profession in the cause of charity, the artists gave their services gratuitously. No easy task did they set for themselves, especially during the evening concert in the great hall, where the immense crowd outside the barriers kept up a continuous obbligato accompaniment, in which pedal, manual, and vocal alternately prevailed. The selections, chiefly of popular ballads, rendered by a small army of some five-and-twenty soloists, were agreeably varied with pianoforte solos by Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Frederick Archer, an arrangement of "Airs Hongroise '' for the violin, brilliantly performed by Mons. Claude Jacquinot, choruses and part-songs by the British Vocal Quartet and choirs under the respective guidance of Mr. Beardwell and Mr. Smythson, the whole finishing up martially with the British army quadrilles, played by the band of the Grenadier Guards under Mr. Dan Godfrey. Of the substantial success of this entertainment we have not much doubt. Much is due to the public spirit so usefully and seasonably displayed by the enterprising lessees (Musical standard, Saturday, 23 February 1878)

Saturday, 16 March 1878 : Morning and Evening Concerts at Grand Aquarium, Brighton.

PROVINCIAL. BRIGHTON.-Concerts were given at the Aquarium on last Saturday morning and evening. The vocalists were Misses José Sherrington, Emily Dones, and Mr Hollins. Mr Lindsay Sloper was pianist. The Tyrolese singers have been singing here during the week, and at the morning concert given to-day (Saturday) Mdme Antoinette Sterling is the vocalist. Mr Charles Mathews has been playing at the theatre during the week. His Mr Affable Hawk (Game of Speculation) and Sir Charles Coldstream (Used Up) are as inimitable as ever. (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 March 1878) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 23 March 1878.)

Saturday, 16 March 1878 : Grand Scandinavian Concert (Evening) at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

A GRAND SCANDINAVIAN CONCERT (Swedish. Norwegian, and Danish), under the immediate patronage of her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales, his Excellency the Danish Minister, her Excellency Madame de Billow, his Excellency the Swedish and Norwegian Minister and Countess Steenbock, will take place SATURDAY EVENING next, March 16, at 8.30, in St. George's Hall, Langham-place. The first part will be entirely devoted to favourite Scandinavian ballads and Scandinavian national songs. The second part will be miscellaneous. The following Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish artists will appear :- Vocalists : Madlle. Victoria Rumen, Madlle. Love Gullovsen (her first appearance in England), Madlle. Amanda Holmberg. Madame Tellefsen; Messrs. Guimar Fogelberg and Thorwald Lammers (his first appearance in England). Instrumentalists: Piano, Messrs. Fritz and Anton Hartvigson. Mesdames Elmore and Felicia Bunsen ; flute. Mr. Svendsen. Conductors. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- Tickets : stalls, 10s. 6d.; family tickets to admit three, one guinea ; balcony stalls. 5s.; area and unreserved balcony, 2s 6d.; to be had of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; Messrs. Cramer, 201. Regent-street ; and at St. Georges Hall. (The Musical world, Saturday, 9 March 1878) (Also: Morning Post, Monday, 11 March 1878.)

This evening at St. George's Hall a Grand Scandinavian Concert will be given by Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish artistes, under the immediate patronage of H.R.H. the Princess of Wales. The first part of the concert will be entirely devoted to Scandinavian ballads and national songs the second part will be miscellaneous. Two of the artistes Mdlle. Lova Gulovsen and Mr. Thorwald Lammers are now in England. The conductors Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper are not Scandinavians, but will always be welcome. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 16 March 1878)

On March 16 a concert of Scandinavian music, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, was given at St. George's Hall, under distinguished patronage. The hall, pretty well filled, included, among other noteworthy visitors, Madame Goldschmidt-formerly Jenny Lind-who listened with much attention to the several songs in a language and its correlatives whose accents were originally employed in the English concert-room by herself. The first part of the programme included a variety of musical works by Scandinavian writers, such as Edward Grieg's fantaisie a quatre mains, dedicated to the King of Sweden and Norway, given by the Brothers Hartvigsen; two other light solos by Miss Felicia Bunsen, " Brollopsmarsh," by Soderman, and a romance by the player ; a fantaisie on Norwegian national melodies, brilliantly played by Mr. Svendsen ; two other small solos for pianoforte, by Madame Stringberg-Elmore, one by herself, another by Lysberg, and Niels Gade's sonata in E minor. The rest of the pieces were vocal, and contributed by Miss Victoria Bunsen, Miss Holmberg, Madame Tellefson (whose fine singing attracted general attention), by Mr. Gunnar Fogelberg, and Mr. Thorwald Lammers. The second part of the concert contained a few Scandinavian melodies, but was principally made up of selections from more southern writers already well-known or popular. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (London Week News, Saturday, 23 March 1878)

A "Grand Scandinavian Concert" was given on Saturday night at St. George's Hall, under the patronage of her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales. A number of Swedish and Norwegian national airs, many of them of an interesting and original character, were executed by Madames Tellefsen, Bunsen, and Uormberg, MM. Fogelberg and Gammers, and these artistes also acquitted themselves well "miscellaneous" second part. Pianoforte solos and duets were played by MM. Fritz and Anton Hartvigson, Mdlle. Felicia Bunsen and Madame Strindberg-Belmore, and Mr. Svendsen played flute solos in his usual finished style. Madame Tellefsen carried off the honours of the evening, and her fine voice was specially well displayed in two songs, My harp and my heart and Thou comest. Mr. Thorwald Lammers, who possesses a fine tenor voice, made great success in The Guard and King Eric. The conductors were Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who were more than equal to the duties which devolved upon them. The audience, which included many members the aristocracy, appeared to be highly gratified the efforts of the Scandinavian artistes, and a repetition of the concert would probably prove attractive. (South London Press, Saturday, 23 March 1878)

THE SCANDINAVIAN CONCERT. This concert on Saturday evening last passed off with much success. St. George's Hall was literally lull with an audience, the greater number of which were unquestionably "northerners." The most successful features of the concert were the fine renderings of Scandinavian songs by Madame Tellefsen and Mdlle. Victoria Bunsen. Mr. Fogelberg (who now only sings occasionally, giving instead all his time to teaching,) sang a Swedish National song, and "The Chimney Sweep," by Lindblad, in a charming style. Herr Lammers's first appearance too was a decided success, and bid fair for a speedy reputation here. The flute playing of Mr. Svendsen and the charming accompaniments of Mr. Lindsay Sloper were all that could be wished. (Musical standard, Saturday, 23 March 1878)

A MOST agreeable evening was passed in St George's Hall on Saturday, March 16, when a performance was given by Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish artists, under the title of "Grand Scandinavian Concert," under the patronage of the Ambassadors of the respective countries. There was a full and fashionable attendance. Some of the artists are well-known and appreciated in London concert-rooms. These included Mdlles Victoria Bunsen, Amanda Holmberg, and Mdme Tellefsen (vocalists); Messrs Fritz Hartvigson, Mdme Strindberg-Elmore, Mdlle Felicia Bunsen (pianists), and Mr Svendsen (flautist). The principal vocal pieces were by Scandinavian composers. Among the most admired was a duet by Kjerulf, "Kvivit "The birds' song"), charmingly rendered by Mdme Tellefsen and Mdlle Victoria Bunsen ; "Ellen's Polka," sung so joyously by Mdlle Victoria Bunsen, that the fair Swedish artist was unanimously called back to the platform in acknowledgment of the hearty applause awarded her ; and "Mit Hjerte og min lyre" ("My harp and my heart "), sung to absolute perfection by Mdme Tellefsen. A new corner was Mr Thorwald Lammers, possessor of a fine bass voice, which he exhibited to advantage in Lindblad's "Lifdrabanten och Kung Eric" ("The guard and King Eric"). Mr Fritz Hartvigson's mastery of the pianoforte was amply shown by his execution of Niels Gade's Sonata in E minor ; Mr Anton Hartvigson revealing no less dexterity in Liszt's very long and very difficult "Venezia e Napoli." The lady players, in a wholly different style, charmed, by the delicacy of their touch and unaffected expression, Mdme Elmore displaying these agreeable qualities in "Drommar" (Dreams), Mdlle Felicia Bunsen in her own composition, a "Romance," to which she also lays claim, and Herr Soderman's "Brollopsmarsh" (Peasants' Wedding March). We ought not to omit favourable mention of Mr Gunnar Fogelberg, who sang a national Swedish song and Lindblad's "Solargossen" ("The Chimney Sweep"), nor Mr Svendsen, whose finished performance of a fantasia on Swedish airs, and Demersseman's "Le tremolo" would have delighted any amateur flautists as it delighted the audience, who called Mr Svendsen back with genuine unanimity after each display. The Scandinavian artists may be congratulated on a genuine success, and there is little doubt, indeed there ought to be no doubt, of their talents being often brought into requisition during the musical season. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music. (The Musical world, Saturday, 23 March 1878) (Also: The Musical world, Saturday, 23 March 1878.)

Scandinavian Music. A concert of Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish Music was given last Saturday evening at St. George's Hall under distinguished patronage. The attendance, although not very large, was remarkable, owing to the eminent persons present Among them may be named the celebrated vocalist Madame Goldschmidt, or, as we still love to call her, Jenny Lind - This famous artiste, who was one of the first to introduce this class of music in English concert rooms, listened with evident interest to songs familiar to her childhood. One of the most attractive features was a fantasia for pianoforte duet by Edward Grieg, dedicated to the King of Sweden and which was performed by the brothers Hartvigsen. There were also solos by Miss Felicia. Bunsen, "Brollopsmarch" by Soderman and a romance by the player; a fantaisie on Norwegian national melodies, brilliantly played by Mr Svensden; two other small solos for pianoforte, by Madame Stringberg Elmore; one by herself, another by Lysberg, and Niels Gade's sonata in E minor. The rest of the pieces were vocal, and contributed by Miss Victoria Bunsen, Miss Holmberg, Madame Tellefson (whose fine singing attracted general attention), by Mr. Gunnar Fogelberg, and Mr Thorwald Lammers. The second part of the concert was chiefly miscellaneous, including selections from a number of modern composers of varied nationalities. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr Lindsay Sloper conducted with their usual ability. (The Era, Sunday, 24 March 1878)

ST. GEORGE'S HALL. On Saturday week a concert of Scandinavian music, Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish, was given at St. George's Hall, under distinguished patronage. The hall, pretty well filled, included, among other noteworthy visitors, Madame Goldschmidt formerly Jenny Lind who listened with much attention to the several songs in a language and its correlatives whose accents were origin ally employed in the English concert-room by herself. The first part of the programme included a variety of musical works by Scandinavian writers, such as Edward Grieg's fantaisie a quatre mains, dedicated to the King of Sweden and Norway, given by the brothers Hartvigsen two other light solos by Miss Felicia Bunsen, Brollopsmarsh, by Soderman, and a romance by the player a fantaisie on Norwegian national melodies, brilliantly played by Mr. Svendsen two other small solos for pianoforte, by Madame Stringberg-Elmore, one by herself, another by Lysberg, and Niels Gade's sonata in E minor. The rest of the pieces were vocal, and contributed by Miss Victoria Bunsen, Miss Holmberg, Madame Tellefsen (whose fine singing attracted general attention), by Mr. Gunnar Fogelberg, and Mr. Thorwald Lammers. The second part of the concert contained a few Scandinavian melodies, but was principally made up of selections from more southern writers already well known or popular. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 30 March 1878)

On March 16 a Grand Scandinavian Concert was given by Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish artists. The artists included Mdlles. Victoria Bunsen, Amanda Holmberg, and Mdme. Tellefsen (vocalists); Mr. Fritz Hartvigson, Mdme. Strindberg-Elmore, Mdlle. Felicia Bunsen (pianists), and Mr. Svendsen (flautist). A duet by Kjerulf, "The bird's song," was well sung by Mdme. Tellefsen and Mdlle. Victoria Bunsen; for "Ellen's Polka " Mdlle. Victoria Bunsen was re-called ; and "My heart and my harp " was sung by Mdme. Tellefsen. Mr. Thorwald Lammers was a great success, and sang Lindblad's "The guard and King Eric " to perfection. Mr. Fritz Hartvigson played Niels Gade's Sonata in E minor, and Mr. Anton Hartvigson Liszt's Venezia e Napoli." Mdme. Elmore and Mdlle. Felicia Bunsen also acquitted themselves well. Mr. Svendsen gave a finished performance of a fantasia on Swedish airs, and Demersseman's "Le tremolo," and was re-called after each. The Scandinavian artists as a body achieved a triumph. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper accompanied the vocal music. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Monday, 1 April 1878)

Saturday, 16 March 1878 : Morning and Evening Concerts at Grand Aquarium, Brighton.

BRIGHTON GRAND AQUARIUM - To-morrow (Saturday) at 3 and 7.30. Miss JOSE SHERRINGTON, Miss Emily Dones, M. R. Hollins, and Mr. Lindsay. Sloper (afternoon only). (The Times, Friday, 15 March 1878)

BRIGHTON…AQUARIUM.-General Manager, Mr George Reeves Smith.- Mdlle. Josephine Sherrington on the 16th had a cordial reception. Mr Hollins, the rising young tenor, gained warm approval. Miss Emily Done cave a couple of songs effectively. Mr Lindsay Sloper was the pianist.- The Tyrolese Melodists, under the direction of Herr Holaus, have given this week many beautiful ballads and national airs. (The Era, Sunday, 24 March 1878)

Wednesday, 27 March 1878 : Charles Curtis's Soirée at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

Amongst other concerts of chamber music and pianoforte recitals mention only can be made … of Mr. Charles Curtis's Soirée, also on the 27th, in the Langham Hall, with the assistance of Mr. Lindsay Sloper (conductor), Mr. C. Lascelle (organ), Madame Napoleone Voarino and Baron Carlo Mora (pianists), and Mesdames Rudolph and Rohan, Messrs. Cobham and Lackner (singers) … (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 30 March 1878)

Monday, 13 May 1878 : Concertina Concert (Evening) at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

CONCERTINA CONCERTS, Langham Hall, THIS EVENING (MONDAY), at eight, Solo concertina, Mr. Richard Blagrove ; pianoforte, Mrs Blagrove ; vocalists, Madame Leontine Faria and Mr. Frank Ward ; conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper -Tickets, Wheatstone and Co., 20, Conduit-street, W. (Morning Post, Monday, 13 May 1878)

Wednesday, 12 June 1878 : Mr. Welbye Wallace's Matinée Musicale at the Residence of Mr and Mrs J. H. Dobree, Esq., Portman Square.

MR WELBYE WALLACE'S matinée musicale at the residence of J. H. Dobree, Esq., on Wednesday last was fully attended. Mr Wallace, who is gaining more and more experience as a public singer, made a highly favourable impression. He sang "Una furtiva lagrima " and Tito Mattei's "Rita," being called back after each, He also joined Miss Emily Thornton and Signor, Brocolini in Lindsay Sloper's trio, "Love is like a golden chain," and in Sterndale Bennett's "The Hawthorn in the glade," on each occasion with well deserved success. If Mr Wallace continues to study as assiduously as of late he can hardly fail to reach a high position. Mdme Patey, Mdlles Redeker and Friedlander, and Mdme Zimeri assisted Mr Wallace in the vocal music, and Mons. Albert (violoncello), Signora de Bond (violin), and Signor Tito Mattei (pianoforte) in the instrumental. Mr Blumenthal accompanied Mdme Patey in his new ballad, "The old, old story;" Sig. Calsi and Mr Theodore Drew being the other accompanists. (The Musical world, Saturday, 15 June 1878)

Thursday, 13 June 1878 : Miss Julia Muschamp's First Grand Evening Concert at St. George's Hall, Langham-Place.

MISS JULIA MUSCHAMP begs to announce that her FIRST GRAND EVENING CONCERT will take place at St. George's Hall. On THURSDAY, June 13], to commence at 8 o'clock, Vocalists: Mesdames Mary Davies Zimeri, and Victoria Bunsen; Messrs. Vernon Rigby, Bonetti, and Instrumentalists: Pianoforte - Miss Julia. Muschamp. Solo violin, M. Claude Jaquinot. Conductors, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, Alfred Collier, and Zerbini.- Tickets, 10s. 6d., 1s., and 2s., at St. George's Hall; at the principal musicsellers and of Miss Muschamp, Fitzroy Rooms, Fitzroy-road, Primrose-Hill. (Daily News, Wednesday, 5 June 1878) (Also: The Times, Thursday, 6 June 1878.)

MISS JULIA MUSCHAMP'S FIRST GRAND CONCERT TO-NIGHT, at St. George's-hall, Artistes - Mesdames Mary Davies Zimeri, and Victoria Bunsen; Julia Muschamp (solo pianoforte); Messrs. Messrs. Vernon Rigby, Bonetti, Wadmore and Claude Jaquinot (solo violin). Conductors, Messrs. Lindsay Sloper, A. Collier, and Sir Julius Benedict. (The Times, Thursday, 13 June 1878)

Miss Julia Muschamp, a pupil of Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, gave a vocal and instrumental concert at St. George's Hall, on Thursday evening, at which she played Chopin's Polonaise in E flat, Liszt's Campanilla, and joined Mr. C. Jaqinot in the slow movement from the Kreutzer Sonata for piano and violin. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 15 June 1878)

Tuesday, 18 June 1878 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Matinée D'Invitation at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

Mr. Lindsay Sloper (the eminent pianist) gave the first of two "matinées d'invitation" at Langham Hall on Tuesday, when the programme comprised pianoforte recitals from some of his present and former pupils. The second matinee, on Tuesday next, is to include the performance of a selection from Mr. Sloper's vocal and instrumental compositions. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 22 June 1878)

MR LINDSAY SLOPER held a matinée d'invitation " at Langham Hall, on Tuesday, June 18, for the purpose of introducing some of his advanced pupils. The following compositions were played with more or less ability:-Schumann's Andante and Variations in B flat major, for two pianofortes (Miss L. Park and Mr. Lindsay Sloper) ; Andante and Minuet from Weber's Sonata in A flat (Miss Mary Garden) ; Andante, Spianato, and Polonaise, by Chopin (Miss Julia Muschamp) ; Duet, by Reinecke, for two pianofortes, on an old French air, "La belle Grisélidis " (Miss Mary Garden and Miss Amelia Levy) ; Lieder ohne Worte, by Stephen Heller (Miss L. Park) ; Andante and Mazurka, for four performers on two pianofortes, by Sir Julius Benedict and Chopin (Miss Roberts, Mrs Godfrey Davis, Miss J. Muschamp, and Mr Lindsay Sloper). An eloquent appeal to the audience, for their "indulgence," on account of indisposition, was made by Mr Lindsay Sloper for Mrs J. Clippendale, who, however, showed no trace of it during her clever performance of Thalberg's Fantasia on Mosé in Egitto. The programme was varied by the singing of Miss Helene Arnim, Mdme Leontine Faria, Mrs Hyam Benjamin, and Signor Urio. Mr Lindsay Sloper was the accompanist, and the mere touch of his agile fingers on the pianoforte made us long to hear something composed and performed by himself - master as he truly is. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 June 1878)

Thursday, 20 June 1878 : Russell Club's Concert at Russell Club Rooms.

I should think the concert at Russell Club (the Middlesex Club, the wags call it) was the biggest thing last night. The two localities were sufficiently close together to join their throngs, one coming and the other going ; so that Portland-place was very lively indeed. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper conducted the music at the Russell ; and rooms were over-crowded [?] fashion. There may have been between three and four hundred persons present. The Mdlle. Bunsen sang and played, Herr Oberthur performed on the harp. Little Tiny recited The Charge of the Light Brigade, and bold baron, with unpronounceable name, scratched away at the zither. It was Tory nasal, but it did not matter much, as was not heard beyond a radius of about half a dozen deep. Altogether, numbers accepted a criterion, the thing was a success, and Middlesex ought to be flourishing (Western Morning News, Friday, 21 June 1878)

Friday, 21 June 1878 : Madame Liebhart's Matinée Musicale at 53 Portland-Place (By Permission Of Mrs. White).

MADAME LIEBHART'S MATINEE MUSICALE, under the immediate patronage of H.R.H. Princess Mary, Duchess of Teck, H.S.H. the Duke of Teck, His Excellency Count Beust, Austro-Hungarian Ambassador, will take place at 53 Portland-place (by kind permission of Mrs. White). To-morrow (Friday). June 21st, at 3 o'clock. Artistes - Madame Liebhart, Mlle Purdy. Miss Percy, Miss Orridge, and Miss Cummings (by kind permission of J. H. Mapleson. Esq.); Sir. Vernon Rigby, Signor Urio, Mr. Shakespeare and Signor Bettini (by kind permission of J. H. Mapleson, Esq.) Signor Vergara, Mr. Thorndike, Signor Isidore de Lara. Pianoforte - Mrs. Charles Eley (amateur) and Mr. W. Ganz, Violoncello - Signor Pezze. Violin - Mme. Varley-Lieb. Harp - Herr Oberthür. Zither - Baron Bodog Orczy. Conductors-Sir Julius Benedict, Signer Campana, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Herr Lehmeyer, and Mr. W. Ganz. Tickets, one guinea at Chappell's; and of Madame Liebhart, 67, Warwick-road, Maida-vale, W. (The Times, Thursday, 20 June 1878)

Monday, 24 June 1878 : Mademoiselle Victoria de Bunsen's Matinée Musicale at 25, Sussex-Square, Hyde-Park.

MLLE. VICTORIA BUNSEN has the honour to announce that her MATINEE MUSICALE will take place at 25, Sussex-square, Hyde-park (by kind permission). THIS DAY, June 24, to commence at 3 o'clock. Vocalists - Mesdames Tellefsen, Zimeri, Mary Davies. and Victoria Bunsen; Messrs. Shakespeare Fogelberg, Trelawny-Cobham, Zoboli, De Lara and Lammers. Instrumentalists - Pianoforte Signor Tito Mattei and Mlle. Felicia Bunsen; Violin. Mr. Claude Jaquinot; harp, Mr. Oberthür. Conductors, Sir Julius Benedict, Signor Romili, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Tickets to be obtained of Mlle. Victoria Bunsen, 10, Manchester street, Manchester-square, W. (The Musical world, Saturday, 22 June 1878) (Also: The Times, Monday, 24 June 1878.)

MDLLE. DE BUNSEN'S MATINEE. A very agreeable matinée was gives on Monday afternoon by Mdlle. Victoria De Bunsen, at 25, Sussex-square, Hyde-park, by kind permission of Mrs Lloyd Price. There was a very large assemblage of visitors, and the singing of Mdlle. De Bunsen proved the chief feature of the matinée. Mdlle. De Bunsen sang airs by Rossini and Swedish melodies (by desire), and joined in some concerted pieces. In every instance she was received with great favour, and her reception was fully justified by the refinement of her style. Mdlle. Felicia De Bunsen played solos upon the pianoforte, which were cordially applauded; and Herr Oberthür gave, a brilliant fantasia, upon the harp founded upon "The Last Rose of Summer." Herr Oberthür had to play under some disadvantages, for the heat of the weather caused his strings to break twice. But when the instrument was in order the grace and elegance of Herr Oberthür's playing compensated the audience for the delay. Mr Shakespeare sang "The Message" with his customary excellence, and Miss Mary Davies delighted the audience with a Welsh song. One of the most successful instrumental pieces was Wieniawski's fantasia upon an air from Faust, which was played by M. Jaquinot with great facility. The violinist was greatly applauded. Signor De Lara sang with considerable effect a song of his own composition called "I am thine and thou art mine," and Mr Trelawney Cobham sang by desire "If you love me tell me so," composed by Millard. Signor Fogelberg introduced an air from Messini's Otello, and Signor Zoboli gave a cavatina buffo composed by Signor Gabrielle. Madame Tellefsen sang with Mdlle. De Bunsen in a couple of Rubinstein's popular two-part songs. Madame Tellefsen also gave a serenade of Braga with violin obbligato, played by M. Jaquinot. Mr Lammers, Madame Zimeri, and other artistes took part, and Sir Julius Benedict, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Signor Romilli, conducted. (The Era, Sunday, 30 June 1878)

CONCERT. MDLLE VICTORIA BUNSEN'S matinée in musicale, held at the residence of Mrs Lloyd Price, Sussex square, Hyde Park, was attended by a distinguished audience. The high artistic position occupied in this country by the young and interesting Swedish vocalist has been legitimately won. On the occasion under notice Mdlle Bunsen sang "A quel giorno " (from Rossini's Semiramide) and in two duets by Rubinstein, with Mdme Tellefsen, also joining with the same lady, Signor Fogelberg, and Mr Lammers, in a quartet from Flotow's Martha. In addition to the foregoing, she introduced some Swedish melodies, which she gave with a spirit and characteristic expression that thoroughly delighted her hearers, some of whom were, doubtless, her compatriots. Mdlle Felicia Bunsen played a "Romance" of her own composition, a piece by Gerville, and one of Mr Oberthür's most admired duets for pianoforte and harp, in which her associate was the composer himself. All her efforts were greeted with richly merited applause. Solos were played - on the harp by Mr Oberthür, on the violin by M. Jacquinot, and on the pianoforte by Signor Tito Mattei. The other vocalists were Mdme Zimeri, Miss Mary Davies, Messrs Trelawny Cobham, De Lara, and Shakespeare. Sir Julius Benedict, Signor Romili, and Mr Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (The Musical world, Saturday, 13 July 1878)

Monday, 24 June 1878 : Madame Sainton-Dolby's Morning Concert at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

… the Matinée of Madame Sainton-Dolby, in the Steinway Hall, at which the pupils of her Vocal Academy sang in the leading numbers from Sir Michael Costa's oratorio, 'Naaman,' conducted by M. Sainton, with the professional aid of Mr. Faulkner Leigh (tenor) and Mr. E. Wharton (bass), Messrs. Lindsay Sloper and Thouless (pianists) ; in a miscellaneous part, part-songs by Schumann were sung by the students, who also had airs by Handel, Sarti, Donizetti, Bellini, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, the Matinée of the Swedish contralto, Mdlle. Victoria de Bunsen, at the house of Mr. Lloyd Price, 25, Sussex Square, assisted by the Misses M. Davies and Jeffcock, Mesdames Tellefsen and Zimeri, Messrs. Shakespeare, Lammers, and T. Cobham, Signori Fogelberg, de Lara, and Zoboli, vocalists, Mdlle. Felicia de Bunsen and Signor Tito Mattei (pianists), Mr. Svendsen (flute), instrumentalists, and Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper conductors, - Mr. Henry Leslie's Choir concert in St. James's Hall, assisted by Madame Gerster-Gardini, Madame Trebelli, Mdlle. Marimon, Signori Campanini and Rota, Mr. Sims Reeves, and M. Musin (violinist),- the morning concert of Mr. E. Plater, vocalist and Director of the Glee Union (Messrs. J. Brown, E. Plater, H. Taylor, and Horscroft), at the St. George's Hall, with the co-operation of Mdlle. Minnie Hauk and Madame Trebelli, Mr. H. Bird (pianist), Mr. Lazarus (clarionet), M. Albert (violoncello); and Signor Bisaccia conductor ; the vocal and instrumental concert of Mr. Lindsay Sloper in the Langham Hall, on the 25th inst., assisted by the pupils, past and present, of the pianist ; … (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 29 June 1878)

A Morning Concert was given by Madame Sainton-Dolby on the 24th ult., at Steinway Hall, when Costa's Oratorio "Naaman" was performed. The soprano and contralto Solos were sung by the ladies of Madame Sainton's Vocal Academy, the tenor and bass parts being intrusted to Mr. Faulkner Leigh and Mr. Edward Wharton. M. Sainton conducted, and Messrs. Thouless and Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte. The hall was crowded. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Monday, 1 July 1878)

Tuesday, 25 June 1878 : Mr. Lindsay Sloper's Second Matinée D'Invitation at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

MR. LINDSAY SLOPER'S SECOND MATINEE D'INVITATION. Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave his second matinée at Langham Hall on Tuesday, 25th inst. With one exception (Gounod's Serenade) the programme consisted entirely of Mr. Sloper's own compositions. Among the best were the "Marche d'Adieu" and "Marche du Retour," both pleasing characteristic pieces. A rhythmical canzone, "Al mio destrier," was sung with good effect by Mr. Wadmore. Miss Cummings, whose voice, though sufficiently full and powerful, has a metallic ring, gave "Love is no pleasantry," from "The Birthday Cantata," and a ballad, "Among the Heather." The duet, " Ballabile alia modo antica," performed by Miss Julia Muschamp and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, was hardly so successful in point of execution (though as a composition it would perhaps rank higher) as the duet for two pianos in C minor with which the programme opened. "The Huntsmen" was sung with great spirit and vigour by Mr. Pearson and Mr. Wadmore, who, later on joined Miss Bessie Goode in a trio, entitled "Love is like a golden chain." Miss Adela Vernon sang a simple lullaby, "Though the primrose bank," and a somewhat artificial valse, "II suo ritralto," in which her pure but far from powerful soprano voice seemed overstrained. The piano-forte solos consisted of the above mentioned serenade and Marches, a spirited fantasia on some old English airs, several selections from pianoforte studies, a Hunting Song, Idylle, and Marche Hongroise. Mr. Sloper's playing evinces long and careful study, and shows considerable taste and refinement of expression. (Musical standard, Saturday, 29 June 1878)

Saturday, 29 June 1878 : Madame Léontine Faria's Matinée at 8, Connaught Place, Hyde Park, The Residence Of The Lord Chief Baron, Sir Fitzroy Kelly.

CONCERTS VARIOUS. MDME. LÉONTINE FARIA's CONCERT. - A very agreeable matinée was given on the 29th ult., at 8, Connaught Place, Hyde Park, the residence of the Lord Chief Baron, Sir Fitzroy Kelly, by Mdme Faria, a French lady possessing a sympathetic soprano voice, and an unaffected and graceful style. The beneficiaire was heard to advantage in Gounod's romance, "Ce que je suis sans toi," Braga's air with violin obbligato (Signor Scuderi), "Convien partir," a ballad by Ganz, and, with Signor del Puente, Mozart's duet, "La dove prende;" her perfect pronunciation of the words in the three languages (to which she might have added German) being noteworthy. The programme included the names of Mdlles Salla, Collini, Purdy, and Cummings, Mrs Hyam Benjamin (amateur), who sang a pretty and original MS. valse by Scuderi with excellent effect, Signors Urio, De Monaco, Vergara, and Del Puente, Mr Shakespeare, Sir Julius Benedict, Mr Charles Hallé, Mr Lindsay Sloper, Signors Randegger, Bisaccia and Scuderi. The audience were disappointed of hearing the first three ladies, owing either to illness or to the concurrence of the opera concert at the Albert Hall on the same afternoon ; but all the others showed by their presence their sympathy for their new comrade. A very effective performance of Benedict's arrangement for four pianists of Chopin's Posthumous Mazurka - now, apparently, an essential feature in every programme - was given by Mrs Godfrey Davis (amateur), Mr Lindsay Sloper, Signor Bisaccia, and Sir Julius Benedict. (The Musical world, Saturday, 6 July 1878)

Tuesday, 2 July 1878 : Signor Ferri's Matinée Musicale at 16, Hanover-Square (By Permission Of Mr And Mrs. Rogers).

Signor Ferri announces his Matinée Musicale (under distinguished patronage), for Tuesday afternoon next, 16, Hanover-square (by permission of Mr and Mrs. Rogers). Many eminent artistes will appear including Medlles. C. and A. Badia, Paprini Macca-Rova, Signori Marini, Rocca, Celli and Mattei, and MM. W. Clifford, Lindsay Sloper, &c. Programmes and tickets can obtained of Mills and son, 140, New Bond-street. (Hampstead & Highgate Express, Saturday, 29 June 1878) (Also: Lloyd's Illustrated Newspaper, Sunday, 30 June 1878.)

Signor Ferri's concert, concert, given by permission of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, at No. 16, Hanover-square, on Tuesday last, attracted a large and fashionable audience. So many artists assisted, and the programme was so copious, that a full account of the concert would occupy more space than can be spared. Mention must be made, however, of Signor Marini, of Her Majesty's Opera, who sang in delightful style Signor Ferri's graceful romance Lontan da te. The Mdlles. Badia sang solos and duets in their usual finished manner. Mdlle. Paprini, of Her Majesty's Opera, made a highly favourable impression in Braga's Legende Valaque, and an amateur pupil of Signor Ferri (Mrs. Joseph Rogers), though oppressed by nervousness, did great credit to her able teacher. Mr. Walter Clifford-- whose rapid improvement is remarkable, and who deserves to take a high rank among contemporary barytones obtained hearty applause in Pinsuti's "I heard a voice," and in Bevignani's "Amor che fu;" and Signor Bonetti made a success in a new romance entitled "Odi tu" accompanied by the composer, Signor Tito Mattei, who also played two of his own pianoforte solos with great success. Mr. Lindsay Sloper played his own Marche Hongroise and L'Entrain Galop in masterly style, and valuable aid was given by Mr. F. H. Celli, Scuderi-Nino, Monari-Rocca, Mr. C. Bevan, and other artists. (Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, Saturday, 6 July 1878)

Thursday, 4 July 1878 : Miss Emma Schiff's Reception at Gloucester Lodge, Regent's- Park.

MISS EMMA SCHIFF'S RECEPTION.- Miss Schiff, a lady who is known as a worker in the field of dramatic literature, held a "reception " on Thursday last at Gloucester Lodge, Regent's-park. Among those who accepted invitations were Modjeska, Countess Bozanta, the Count Bozanta, Sir George Armytage, Miss Ada Cavendish, Miss Rivers, Mr and Mrs Arthur Stirling, Mr Harcourt, Mr and Mrs Max Strakosch, Miss Kellogg, Mr and Mrs Sergeant, Tito Mattei, Coenen, Louise Liebhart, Madame Tremelli, Madame Wilde, Lindsay Sloper, Mr Howard Paul, Mr Sullivan, Mrs Chart, Mrs Boucicault, Miss Erskine, Mr Coleman, Julia Woolf, and many professional and private friends. (The Era, Sunday, 7 July 1878)

Saturday, 6 July 1878 : Mr. Deleur's Concert at the Residence of Mr and Mrs Addeys Scott, Cambridge Gate.

MR DELEUR'S concert, at the residence of Mr and Mrs Addeys Scott, Cambridge Gate, on Saturday, July 6, was attended by a large and fashionable audience. The vocalists were Mdme Rose Hersee, Misses José Sherrington, Anna Eyre, Redeker, and Purdy ; Messrs Shakespeare, Purdon, Bernard Lane, Monari-Rocca, De Monaco, Celli, and Walter Clifford. The instrumentalists were Signors Pezze and Erba, Miss Julia Muschamp and Mdme Charles Eley (amateur). The programme was too long for us to enter into details. Most of the artists are known and appreciated in our concert rooms. Miss Anna Eyre, who has earned laurels on the lyric stages of Italy and France, and may also be remembered as forming one of the company of Her Majesty's Theatre, last year, sang Sir Julius Benedict's "Che piu dirvi (accompanied by the composer) and Sullivan's "Let me dream again," obtaining well merited applause after each. Miss Purdy, in "Beware," and Signor De Monaco in a barcarolle, "Ti rapirei " (Tosti), were also successful. Signors Erba and Pezze played solos on the violin and violoncello. The other accompanists were MM. Ganz, Kuhe, Lindsay Sloper, and Rotoli. The concert pleased all present. (The Musical world, Saturday, 20 July 1878)

Wednesday, 10 July 1878 : Mrs. Frost's Grand Harp Concert (Evening) at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

MRS. FROST'S GRAND HARP CONCERT, THIS EVENING, at 8. at Steinway-hall. Lower Seymour-street, W. - Madame Edith Wynne, Miss Jose Sherrington, Miss M. Williams, Miss Bertha Frost, Madame Jenny Pratt, Miss Trust, Mr. Shakespeare. Signor Foli, Mr. John Thomas, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Radcliffe, Mr. W. H. Thomas. Admission, 2s.; tickets, 10s. 6d., 5s., and 3s. (The Times, Wednesday, 10 July 1878)

Saturday, 17 August 1878 : Grand Morning and Evening Concerts at Grand Aquarium, Brighton.

BRIGHTON GRAND AQUARIUM. TO-MORROW (Saturday), at 3.0 and 7.30, TWO GRAND CONCERTS. Miss Jose Sherrington, Miss Emily Dones, Mr. J. H. Pearson, Mr. H. Pyatt, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (Brighton Gazette, Thursday, 15 August 1878) (Also: The Standard, Friday, 16 August 1878.)

BRIGHTON. - Mr Walsham's opera company gave their last performance on Saturday night. The operas during the week were Martha, Faust, and Fra Diavolo. On Monday Mr Henderson's company opened with the Cloches de Corneville. At the Aquarium last week the singer was Miss Emily Dones, who, at the "special concert" on Saturday, was associated with Miss José Sherrington, Messrs Pyatt, and J. H. Pearson. Mr Lindsay Sloper, our excellent pianist, played two solos, which were received with every demonstration of approval, Mr Maccabe commenced a "farewell engagement" on Monday. (The Musical world, Saturday, 24 August 1878)

BRIGHTON…AQUARIUM - General Manager, Mr George Reeve-Smith. Miss Josephine Sherrington. Miss Emily Dones, Mr J. B Pearson and Mr Henry Pyatt were successful in pleasing a large attendance on the 17th. Mr Lindsay Sloper also contributed a couple of pianoforte recitals. (The Era, Sunday, 25 August 1878)

Monday, 30 September 1878 : Sir Julius Benedict's Concert at Floral Hall, Covent Garden.

SIR JULIUS BENEDICT'S CONCERT. The annual concert of Sir Julius Benedict is one of those events which the lover of music looks forward to. And when a host of musical celebrities are heard at the Floral Hall, with Sir Julius Benedict at their head, a large assemblage is present as a matter of course. The favourite pupil of Weber, who, in his youth was known to Beethoven, and a composer who has enriched the English opera repertoire with The Lily of Killarney and whose contributions to the concert room have been almost innumerable, is naturally a man of mark in the musical world, and none can grudge Sir Julius Benedict the reputation he has so honourably won. The presence of Madame Adelina Patti, as the principal vocalist at the concert of Saturday last, rendered it more than usually interesting. Madame Patti was first heard in the scena " L'aurora alfin succede," with two flutes obbligati, from Meyerbeer's L'étoile du Nord, and afterwards in the "Miserere" from Il Trovatore, and Sir J. Benedict's ballad "The Rose of Erin." The elaborate bravura execution in the first piece formed a charming contrast to the dramatic feeling and the expressive pathos with which the two latter were rendered. They were all enthusiastically encored, the last having been replaced by singing "Coming thro' the Rye." The difficult flute parts associated with the scena were skilfully played by Messrs Radcliffe and Young; the "Miserere" having been given with the co-operation of Signor Nicolini and chorus, and of Mr J. Thomas at the harp, and Mr Pittman at the harmonium. Mdlle. Albani contributed the important scena and aria, " Quando il giorno," from Flotow's new opera Alma, which work is soon to be produced at the Royal Italian Opera, with that artist in the principal character. Besides this the great singer was heard in the ballad "The blue bells of Scotland" (which was also encored), and in the trio "I cor che Dio," from Victor Masse's Paul et Virginie, with Madame Scalchi and M. Capoul. Several of the principal artistes of the Royal Italian Opera took part in the concert. Amongst others may be named with great praise the singing of Sir Julius Benedict's exquisite ballad "I murmur not" by Madame Scalchi. The composer's charming romance "Ange Adore," was also beautifully sung by M. Maurel. Sir Julius Benedict's skill as a pianist was employed in an Andante of his own composition for pianoforte, violin, and harp, in which Mr John Thomas played the latter instrument, and M. Wieniawski the violin. A very successful first appearance was made by Mdlle. Gemma Luziani, a juvenile pianist, who gained a well deserved encore by her brilliant executions of two solos - the "Caprice Impromptu," by Chopin ; and ''Souvenir de Bellini." Another effective solo performance was that of M. Wieniawski in his second "Polonaise" for violin. The chorus of the Royal Italian Opera assisted with excellent results. (The Era, Sunday, 30 June 1878)

Thursday, 3 October 1878 : Evening Concert in Aid of the Princess Alice Fund at Public Hall, New Cross.

An evening concert took place at the New Cross Public Hall, on Thursday, in aid of the Princess Alice Fund. Madame Blanche Cole, Miss Emily Mott, Mr. Chaplin Henry, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and other artists, will assist. - London Figaro. (Musical standard, Saturday, 5 October 1878)

Saturday, 5 October 1878 : M. Riviere's Promenade Concert at Covent Garden.

PROMENADE CONCERTS. This [?]end with an entertainment for their own benefit, and on Saturday next-" cat mort. [?] into the vacant theatre, and open it for five weeks of like amusement. The good fortune which [?] have waited upon his predecessors at fovent this year doubtless gives M. Riviere grounds for hope as to his own …eighty, will be led by Mr. Havre*. The permanent chorus of forty voices will be occasionally increased to [?] - Mr. Josiah Pittman ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper has accepted an engagement as solo pianist and accompanist; and Mr. Riviere himself will act as conductor. The works announced for performance are too many to be enumerated here. Enough that, generally speaking, they have been selected with due regard to merit in their respective classes, and with a proper desire not only to please by offering that which is familiar, but also to educate by introducing that which unknown. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 30 September 1878)

Another series of Promenade Concerts, also at Covent-Garden Theatre, will begin this (Saturday) evening-these being under the direction of M. Riviere. This scheme will include the co-operation of a permanent chorus of forty voices, under the direction of Mr. Josiah Pittman, the number to be increased to about two hundred at the Friday concerts, which are to consist of sacred music ; the Wednesday evenings being classical nights ; Mondays, English ballad nights; and Tuesdays, operatic nights-the first four Thursdays being appropriated, respectively, to Scotch, Irish, Welsh, and English festivals. Among the sacred works to be performed are Rossini's Stabat Mater," Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise," and Verdi's Requiem." On other evenings classical orchestral works will be introduced, besides adaptations from popular operas, arranged by M. Riviere. Among the solo vocalists engaged are Mesdames Sherrington, Enriquez, D'Alton, and Osborne Williams; Messrs. Penna and Arnim, Mr. Vernon Rigby, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Wadmore, Mr. Thurley Beale, and Signor Urio ; many others being named in the prospectus, several being first appearances. The list of solo instrumentalists includes the names of Herr Remenyi,Sainton, M. Vivien, and Mr. Carrodus. The orchestra is to consist of about seventy-five performers, led by Mr. Fayres, and will be occasionally augmented by a military band. Mr. Lindsay Sloper will be the solo pianist and accompanist. During the series of concerts a double piano is to be introduced, its capabilities to be exemplified by M. Zarebski. This remarkable instrument has two rows of keys, one placed over the other, the scale of the upper keyboard running the reverse way-that is, the highest notes beginning at the left hand. It is patented by MM. Mangeot Freres, of Paris. (Illustrated London News, Saturday, 5 October 1878)

COVENT GARDEN PROMENADE CONCERTS. On Monday evening the Messrs Gatti brought their series of promenade concerts to an end with an entertainment for their own benefit, and this evening - "Le Roi est mort, Vive le Roi" - M. Riviere will step into the vacant theatre, and open it for five weeks of like amusement. The good fortune which is said to have waited upon his predecessors at Covent Garden this year doubtless gives M. Riviere substantial ground for hope as to his own eventual success. Meanwhile, he promises to deserve support by carrying out a singularly varied and, in the widest sense, popular programme, one which appeals to all tastes, from the gravest to the gayest, from the most lively to the most severe. Thus, on Mondays, lovers of ballad music will find their turn served; Tuesdays are devoted to operatic compositions ; Wednesdays to classical works ; Thursdays to "special festivals" of a national character ; Fridays to sacred Music, and on Saturdays the programme of the previous Thursday is to be repeated with modifications. It should be observed, however, that these distinctions, following the usual course, apply only to the first part of each programme; the second part being given up to pieces of the lighter sort, dance music, and so on. therefore, throws a wide net, and he must be an "odd fish " indeed who escapes entanglement in some of its meshes. The prospectus invites attention to an unprecedented array of solo vocalists, no fewer than fifty-five names being announced. Many of these, it is true, are at present unknown; but many others give assurance of more or less excellence, as, for example, Mdme Lemmens-Sherrington, Mdme Enriquez, Miss D'Alton, Miss Adela Vernon, Mr Vernon Rigby, Signor Urio, Signor Gustave Garcia, and Mr Wadmore. In the instrumental department we find a number of lady pianists, and also M. Jules Zarebski, the clever gentleman who since the opening of the Paris has so well displayed the double piano exhibited by Mangeot Freres. M. Zarebski brings the instrument with him, and his performances upon it cannot fail to attract much attention, not alone for their own merit, which is great, but because of the extraordinary manner in which the new combination enlarges the pianist's resources. Other soloists in this department are Mr John Thomas harp), Mr Van Biene (violoncello), M. Bonnisseau (flageolet), M. Lefebre (saxophone), Mr J. Harper (trumpet), and a group of distinguished violinists, including M. Sainton, M. Remenyi, M. Vivien, and Mr Carrodus, with two ladies, Mdlle Vaillant and Mdme Blouet-Bastin. The orchestra, numbering nearly eighty, will be led by Mr Eayres. The permanent chorus of forty voices - occasionally increased to 200 - is under Mr Josiah Pittman ; Mr Lindsay Sloper has accepted an engagement as solo pianist and accompanist; and Mr Riviere himself will act as conductor. The works announced for performance are too many to be enumerated here. Enough that, generally speaking, they have been chosen with a due regard to merit in their respective classes, and a proper desire not only to please by offering that which is familiar, but also to educate by introducing that which is unknown. We should add that the "acting" management of the concerts has been placed in the capable hands of Mr Samuel Hayes, at whose benefit on Nov. 7, and that of Mr Riviere on Nov. 9, selections from Le Petit Due, H.M.S. Pinafore, and Les Cloches de Corneville will be sung in costume by the artists so long associated with the performance of those works. - D.T. (The Musical world, Saturday, 5 October 1878)

M. RIVIERE'S PROMENADE CONCERTS. The doors of Covent Garden Theatre were only closed for four nights after the termination of Messrs. Gatti's successful series of concerts, when another series was commenced by M. Riviere, whose name has heretofore been associated with similar performances. The scheme just inaugurated includes, among other special features, the engagement of a select chorus of forty voices (under the direction of Mr. Josiah Pittman),the number to be increased to two hundred on those evenings when sacred music is given. Many engagements have been made with more or less current vocalists, and solo instrumentalists, some of whom will appear for the first time here, The opening night on Saturday drew a very large attendance, and gave promise of as prosperous a career for the present five week's' season as that which has attended the eight weeks' series pf Messrs. Gatti, Saturday's programme included Rossini's overture to >SV.ii!r..'"iii/i, and Auber's to l.n iiireiir, and the "Auriante" .known as the "Pilgrim's March") Italian symphony, all of which j-ed by on excellent orchestra, 1 cur best instrumentalists, led by Mr. los wcrj contributed by Mesdames i;;ton, Zimeri, and Jenny Pratt, Miss .Mr. J. n. Pearson, and Mr. W. Clifford; and Miss Fanny Albert played Liszt's second " Rhapsodie Hongroise," and Gottschalk's characteristic piece, "The Banjo," with great effect; the clever pianist having been encored in the latter, M. van Biene's skill as a violoncellist was successfully displayed in his own fantasia on Irish airs, and in the obbligato portion of Bunckler's Reverie, " Au bord de la Mer," in association with the orchestral violins (con sordini). M. Remenyi, the eminent Hungarian violinist, was to have appeared, but an apology was made for his absence on account of indisposition:" Leco--.^' the hd:= ?and ti hand 5 the K. the eki a pro evening v.iis i unisun iemale England's la; from Mendelssohn were fuedy pi comprising many i^ayres. Vocal Lemmens-Sherrington - in Giulia Warwick, ilec >','a! lini red), the ci v.-as reinfoi thos.? of tilt In the playing of .lUll Amc M. King the r lire's ,dit aro vail Mr Ma.Ja di q.J long and his well-k skilful ace To-morrow and operatic selections Genneu compo-Thursdays will au effective adaptation of themes from l: I't:-, and in Brinley Richards's " Let orus did good service, eel by a military Scots Guards and operatic selection, ill. Cuavarines was s-;-ver:il eueorci of the inareii - with trio for the pages filled with Sherrington's delivery of a Madame Pratt's rendering of, "The lost chord;" and ion of Donizetti's scena, " O luce ima." Other items contributed to make up a varied programme. M. Riviere conducted with lOwu' efficiency, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper was accompanist at the pianoforte. (Daily News, Monday, 7 October 1878)

… M. RIVIERE'S PROMENADE CONCERTS. Covent Garden was crowded Saturday last, when M. Riviere gave the first the series promenade concerts announced take place under direction during the ensuing five weeks. prospectus contains copious particulars the arrangements made for the season, and he has wisely aimed at novelty while mainly adhering to the artis io principles which ensured the success of the preceding series concerts. Wednesday will continue b? devoted to classical music j Fridays important ** sacred works will be performed; Tuesday Italian, German, French, and English opera in concerts will irivon; Thursdays will be set apart for ** festival concerts Scotch, Irish, Welsh, and English music; Mondays will be English ballad nights; and Saturdays miscellaneous selections will be provided. The band 76 performers is largely composed of foreign musicians, but includes several well-known English aTtitiet, amongst whom may named Mr. Baynes (leader), Mr. J. H. (flute), Mr. Clinton (clarionet), Mr. Mann (horn), Mr. Reynolds (contrabass©), &c. full military band forty performers-half from the Scots Guards, and half from the Royal Artillery-will attend every evening, in addition to a chorus forty select voices. The Jong list vocalists and instrumentalists contains the names many our most popular artistes, and has been made with M. Jules Zurebaki, a distinguished pianist, who will perform on the newly-invented "double piano, which is one of the chief wonders the Paris Exhibition, and is destined - according M. Charles Gounod - to work a "revolution" in pianoforte playing. With M. Riviere as conductor, Mr. Lindsay Sloper as [?] Mr. Pittman as director of the choir, and Mr. Samuel Hays as acting managers efficiency in all departments is guaranteed. The opening concert was of the ** miscellaneous" kind usual on Saturday nights, and presented little occasion for special criticism, which roust deferred until she band shall have been heard important orchestral works. Their execution the familiar overture to Semiramide, the Pilgrim's March from Mendelssohn's Italian symphony. M. Riviere*'* "Queen's March, and other works, left little to desired, and the good quality of the choir was manifested in the National Anthem, and in selection from ** Petit Due. The principal vocalists, Mdmes. Sherrington >n, Zimeri, Pratt, and Warwick, MM. Pearson and Walter Clifford, ex, themselves ably and successfully and Miss Fanny Albert (pianoforte), Mr. Van Biene (violoncello), and . MM. Cbavannes and Robshaw (comets pistons) were . deservedly applauded. The famous violinist Rimenyi was announced, but was unable to appear, having suffered severely from the passage across the Channel on Saturday morning. M. Riviere, who was enthusiastically welcomed, conducted with his ability, and the concert was auspicious commencement of the five weeks* season. (Globe, Monday, 7 October 1878)

Wednesday, 9 October 1878 : M. Riviere's Promenade Concert at Covent Garden.

MUSIC. M. RIVIERE'S PROMENADE CONCERTS. The first "classical night " at the new season took place on Wednesday, when the earlier portion of the programme was appropriated to a selection from the works of eminent composers, beginning with Andréas Romberg's overture in D, a piece that used to be frequently heard for many yearn not only in concert performance (as originally intended), but also serving as the prelude to comedy or drama in onrHiwati w. Distinguished as a violinist (his brother Bernard having also been eminent, to a less degree, as a composer, in addition to his celebrity as a solo violoncellist), Andreas Römberg produced a large number of sizing quartets, four orchestral symphonies, violin concertos, ca&tain ("The Song of the Ben " having heretofore received frequent performance in this country), and several operas, most of which seem now to be consigned to oblivion. Like all the numerous works of its composer (who died in 1821), the overture referred to is strongly reflective of the style of Mozart, this want of distinct individuality being the reason why Andreas Bamberg's music is now so seldom heard ; yet much of it is still worthy of occasional heating, especially his second symphony, and among other pieces the overture in D, which is bright and melodious in style, constructed with a mastery over form, and well written for the orchestra. It was excellently played on Wednesday by the fine band conducted by M. Riviere; as also was Haydn's genial and vivacious symphony in B flat, known as " La Reine de France. " M. Bemenyi-whose indisposition prevented him from appearing on the opening night (as already recorded)-gave a superb rendering oi Spohr's so-called " Dramatic concerto " for the viola, written avowedly " in modo di seeaa eaatinte." In his execution of this one work the wmitww^ Hungarian violinist was equally successful in the difficult bravura passages of the first and last movements (including the elaborate cadenza in the latter with its tenths and " double stops "), and in the vocal expression of the recitative phrases in the part "allegro" and the melodious cantabile of the following beautiful "adagio." To the most highly-finished mechanism-both as regards expertness of finger and flexibility of bowing-M. Remenyi adds the command of a resonant yet poie and liquid gaalüy ci tone and perfect intonation. His truly admirable performance fully deserved the enthusiastic applause which it excited. Several vocal pieces were contributed to Wednesday's concert Madame Lemmens-Sherrington sang with great effect (having been encored) Handel's air, " Let the bright Seraphim," with the incomparable trumpet obbligato of Mr. T. Harper ; Madame Jenny Pratt was much applauded for her delivery of Mozart's s canzone, " Voi che sapete;" Mr. Percy Blandford displayed a tenor voice of very agreeable quality, and a good sostonuto st^ in Beethoven's " Adelaida " (well accompanied by Mr. Lindsay Sloper) ; and Signor Vergata was encored in the serenada, " Ceh vieni," from Don Giovanni, in reply to which he repeated the last two phrases only. To revert to the instrumental portion of Wednesday's chsrinal selection, the orchestra played an adaptation of Schumann's Abend-lied; Miss Fanny Albert performed, with brilliant execution, the scherzo from M. de Saint-Saens' first pianoforte concerto, and, in answer to a persistent encore, a transcription of the Turkish March, from Beethoven's music to The Ruins of Athens. H. Van Biene executed, with great skill, two movements from Coltermann's third concerto for violoncello, and the selection closed with the march from Mendelssohn's Athalic music, given by the orchestra and military bands. The second part of Wednesday's concert was, as usual, made up of miscellaneous items, vocal and instrumental. There was again a very numerous audience. Last night was a " Scotch Festival ; " and to-night the programme will include Rossini's Stabat Mata, for which the chorus will be greatly enlarged. (Daily News, Friday, 11 October 1878)

Saturday, 12 October 1878 : Mr. George Reeves Smith's Morning Concert at Grand Aquarium, Brighton.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON, October 11th, MISS JOSE SHERRINGTON, MR WALTER CLIFFORD, MR LINDSAY SLOPER, Solo pianoforte. AND THE AQUARIUM BAND. [Abridged] (Brighton Gazette, Thursday, 10 October 1878)

BRIGHTON GRAND AQUARIUM -To-morrow. -Vocalists: Miss JOSE SHERRINGTON and Mr. WALTER CLIFFORD. Solo Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Professor Heriott and the marvellous "Little Louie," every Evening at 8.0. New Terrace Garden. Open-air Concerts Daily. (The Standard, Friday, 11 October 1878)

THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, MISS JOSE SHERRINGTON, MR WALTER CLIFFORD, MR LINDSAY SLOPER, Solo pianoforte. AND THE AQUARIUM BAND. [Abridged] (Brighton Gazette, Saturday, 12 October 1878)

BRIGHTON…AQUARIUM (General Manager - Mr George Reeves Smith) Mdlle Josephine Sherrington and Mr Walter Clifford were the vocal luminaries on the 12th, when Mr. Lindsay Sloper gave several piano solos. (The Era, Sunday, 20 October 1878)

Tuesday, 15 October 1878 : M. Jules Riviere's Promenade Concert at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.

RIVIERE'S PROMENADE CONCERTS.- - Mdlle. PAOLO MORENI will sing Gounod "Ave Maria " Violin Obligato, M. Vivien; Harp, Miss Annie Wade; Harmonium, Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- GOUNOD NICHT. TO-NIGHT (The Standard, Tuesday, 15 October 1878)

Wednesday, 23 October 1878 : M. Jules Riviere's Promenade Concerts. Classical Night at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.

RIVIERE'S PROMENADE CONCERTS. CLASSICAL NIGHT.-Miss GEORGINA WELDON will Sing a Biblical Fragment "On the Sea of Galilee " (Ch. Gounod), : accompanied on the Pianoforte by Miss Edith Goldsbro' and Mr. Lindsay Sloper.- TO-NIGHT. (The Standard, Wednesday, 23 October 1878)

Monday, 4 November 1878 : M. Jules Riviere's Promenade Concert at Theatre Royal, Covent Garden.

MADAME LEMMENS-SHERRINGTON. TO-NIGHT. MADAME LEMMENS-SHERRINGTON will Sing "II Rubino," "By the margin of fair Zurich's Waters."- Orchestra stalls,5. each. MR. VERNON RIGBY, Miss Helen D'Alton, Miss Jenny Pratt, Miss A. Zimeli, Adele Vernon, Miss Ludwig : Mr. Frederic Wood, Miss Fanny Albert, Signor Tito Mattei, and M. Sainton. Conductors, Mr. SYDNEY NAYLOR, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, and M RIVIERE. THEATRE ROYAL COVENT GARDEN.- Box office open from Ten to Five. Private boxes from 1l. 1s. to 5l. 5s.; dress circle, 10s. 6d.; stalls (numbered and reserved.), 5s.; stall chairs (unnumbered), 2s. 6d.; amphitheatre stalls, 2s. 6d. ; gallery, 1s. (The Standard, Monday, 4 November 1878)

Tuesday, 19 November 1878 : Miss Adela Vernon's Grand Evening Concert at Town Hall, Windsor.

TOWN HALL, WINDSOR. MISS ADELA VERNON, Assisted by M. SAINTON, Mr. LINDSAY SLOPER, and other eminent Artistes, will give A Grand Evening Concert, at the TOWN HALL, WINDSOR, (by kind permission of the Mayor), on TUESDAY, NOV. 19th, 1878. Plans may be seen and places secured at Messrs. H. F. Roberts and Sons, Music sellers, High-street, Windsor, and Mr. La's, Stationer, Slough. Further particulars will be shortly announced. (Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 19 October 1878) (Also: Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 2 November 1878; Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 9 November 1878; Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 16 November 1878.)

MISS ADELA VERNON'S CONCERT.-WE remind our readers that this talented lady's evening concert will take plays at the Town Hall, Windsor, on Tuesday, the 19th instant; and we have no doubt that the same amount of interest and support in her behalf will be manifested by the nobility, gentry, clergy, and others the neighbourhood as was shown on the occasion of her first concert here two you, ago. The artistes engaged, Madame Mary Cummings Madame Osborne Williams, Mr. Henry Guy, Mr. Thorndike, M. Minton, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper, will at once show that a musical treat of the highest order may he relied on. [Abridged] (Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 9 November 1878)

MISS ADELA VERNON'S CONCERT. - The opening concert of the present season took place on Tuesday evening in the Town-hall, and in some respects was one of the best we have had in this town for some time. An excellent and well selected programme was provided for the audience by Miss Vernon. The music was on the whole instructive as well as enetifying to those who like high echtes eongwaitione, whilst there was a sufficient inteeepenuon of range and 'albeit, of a homely character that rendered the ',macrame very acceptable to those who like music of a less abstruse nature. The audience was fashionable and select, although not so large as the merits of the various performers deserved. The concert was opened by the execution of Beethoven's Sonata in A Minor. by M. Sainton (violin) and Mr. Lindsay Sloper (pianoforte). M. Sainton is always a welcome visitor here, and his powers as a violinist are well known and appreciated that a great treat was anticipated. The expectation was not disappointed. The purity of tone, the brilliant and expressive execution which marital his playing, especially in the allegro molto movement, were features that were thoroughly enjoyed by the audience, and met with warm acknowledgements. The pleasure of listening to his first piece was enhanced by his the fact that it was the result of the spontaneous suggestion of a large number of people who had no opportunity of conferring one with another in respect to it. Six or seven years ago they had for a conductor M. (beanie', of whom, professional talents it did not become him to speak. On the resignation that &Kin. conehed convener they thought, however brilliant the the next history of the choir had been, its glory was soon coming to an end. It was felt that there were but two or three gentlemen in London to whose My.,,, the choir would condescend to sing. The first was Sir Michael Costa, and the second Mr. Barnby. Difficulties had to be surmounted in the antalgeseation of Mr. Barnby's choir with their own, but he need only point to the current assembly to show what a triumph had been achieved. Both choirs were now proud to be called the Royal Albert Hall Choral Society, and if ever any change of name were again proposed, he imagined they would he equally be proud to be called Mr. Barnby's choir feheen. In conclusion, the Rev. gentleman (Windsor and Eton Express, Saturday, 23 November 1878)

Saturday, 7 December 1878 : Warwick Swimming Club's Evening Concert at Langham-Hall, 43 Great Portland-Street.

An evening concert was given by the Warwick Swimming Club at Langham Hall on Saturday, December 7. The singers were Misses Cummings and Collini, Signori Vergara and De Monaco ; the conductors, Mr Lindsay Sloper and Signor Mazzoni. The success of the evening fell to Miss Mary Cummings, who sang "Nobil Signor" and, for an encore, Cowen's "Better Land." Miss Cummings also gave a new song, by Isidore de Lara, entitled "Lighted Home," accompanied by the composer. This is thoroughly suited to her voice, and exhibited her declamatory powers to advantage. Signor de Monaco was greatly applauded for his rendering of the great air from Der Freischütz ; Baron de Schulz was encored in a solo on the zither ; Signor Vergara gave the now famous baritone air from Carmen ; and Mr Lindsay Sloper played a solo on the piano in his usual masterly style. (The Musical world, Saturday, 14 December 1878)

Tuesday, 17 December 1878 : Madame Sainton-Dolby's Evening Concert at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

Madame Sainton-Dolby gave an evening concert, on the 17th inst., in the Steinway Hall, at which the pupils of her vocal academy who have commenced their professional career were heard, namely, Miss K. Hardy, soprano ; Miss Damian, contralto ; Miss Arthur, soprano ; and Miss J. Rosse, soprano, besides Mdlle. Gabrielle Vaillant, the lady violinist, the clever pupil of M. Sainton, who, it is hoped, will play at the Monday Popular Concerts to illustrate the French school of Baillot. Mr. Thouless and Mr. Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. Madame Sainton-Dolby accompanied Miss Damian and Miss Arthur in two new ballads, the first entitled "Remembrance ; or, Toujours Fidele,' the second "My Little Room,' both of which were encored, and Madame Sainton-Dolby, as the composer, recalled. (The Athenaeum, Saturday, 21 December 1878)

STEINWAY HALL. Just now, when special attention is paid to the subject of musical training, proof of good work done amongst us in that respect can be no other than acceptable. Such proof was unquestionably given in Steinway Hall on Monday night, at a concert supported by the young ladies now studying in Mdme Sainton-Dolby's vocal academy. The public have long been familiar with displays of the kind in connection with the Royal Academy of Music, the London Academy of Music, and other kindred associations. It was, therefore, both natural and right for Mdme Sainton to put in evidence the calibre of her own students, and enable us to form, from personal observation, an estimate of the talent at present under her fostering care. It is superfluous to point out that the concert afforded no subject for criticism. We do not pass judgment upon that which is only half made, nor treat an intermediate process as a definite result. Wherefore, though there were various degrees of talent and skill exhibited on Monday night, not a word will be said here in depreciation of the least satisfactory. Our proper business is simply to look for merit, and to mix with words of general encouragement to the young people such other words of particular commendation as may be called for. Two pieces in the programme, namely, Smart's "Rest thee on this mossy pillow " and Rossini's "La Carita" were sung in chorus for something more than the sake of contrast. The performance, conducted by Mr Thouless, showed how admirably the young ladies had been trained to take part in concerted music. The nuances were given to a shade ; nothing was wanting to precision and intonation, while the lead of the conductor was followed with spirit and intelligence. So far, nothing could be better ; nor did the soloists fail to win a large measure of success. The names of the young ladies who assisted in that capacity were Misses Hardy, Dilkes, Henshall, Arthur, Damian, Blackwell, Wells, Benedetti, Rosse, and Kelly, all of whom warranted, more or less, the decision of their instructress to bring them thus into public notice. But some deserved special mention. Miss Kate Hardy's rendering of "Softly sighs " was excellent in respect of musical feeling and dramatic expression. "Quis est " has not often received more justice at the hands of students than at those of Miss Arthur and Miss Damian ; while in Spohr's "Rose softly blooming," Miss Blackwell evidenced the possession of a sweet, if not powerful, voice and a delicate artistic taste. "Pur dicesti " gave Miss Arthur - a very promising soprano - another opportunity of making her mark, as did "Che faro" to Miss Damian, of whom much may be hoped. In the second part Miss Benedetti sang Gounod's "Quand tu chantes " very agreeably ; Miss Rosse gave an artistic version of "The Children's Kingdom," her success being emulated by Miss Kelly in "Robin Adair;" while Miss Damian obtained an encore for Mdme Sainton's new ballad, "Remembrance." Another work from the same pen, "My Little Room," sung by Miss Arthur, met with like favour, and the audience took advantage of the estimable composer's presence as accompanist to make a specially significant demonstration of approval. The interest of the concert was enhanced by Beethoven's Sonata, in F, for piano and violin, entrusted to the safe hands of Mdlle Gabrielle Vaillant (the clever pupil of M. Sainton) and Mr Thouless, who shared with Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mdme Sainton the work of accompaniment. Beyond question the concert answered its purpose, and introduced to the public a number of young artists likely to be heard of in the future. - D.T. (The Musical world, Saturday, 21 December 1878)

MADAME SAINTON-DOLBY'S CONCERT. On Tuesday evening Madame-Sainton-Dolby gave a concert at the Steinway Hall, Seymour-street, Portman-square, in which the music was rendered by pupils of this accomplished lady's vocal academy. The programme was particularly attractive, and the evidence of rare ability was to be seen in almost every instance. The vocal items were well chosen, and the proofs of Madame Sainton-Dolby's admirable training could be heard repeatedly. The value of such a vocal school as this is very great indeed. The pupils are taught in the best possible school; and, frankly, we may say that we do not believe a better teacher of the vocal art exists than Madame Sainton-Dolby. Discarding all the little tricks and affectations which young vocalists are but too ready to acquire, this excellent teacher devotes her attention to the production of the voice, the management of the breath, the acquirement of steadiness and decision in the execution of the scale, and, above all, to good intonation. All this form the groundwork and formulation of a really pure and noble style, and we may say without flattery that the efforts of some of Madame Sainton-Dolby's pupils on Tuesday evening were worthy of imitation by many experienced artistes. Some of the young ladies made their first appearances, and were, therefore, somewhat timid; but nothing restores confidence so readily as the assured ability to accomplish a given task, and this in all cases the pupils possessed. Of course some were superior to others, but there were no failures, while many of the vocalists displayed really uncommon skill and efficiency. For example, the singing of Lotti's "Pur diceste " by Miss Arthur would have done credit to any concert anywhere. The quality of tone produced was exquisite and the style was satisfactory in the same degree. Miss Arthur also joined Miss Damian in the well-known duet from the Stabat Mater. This was a great success, and the volume of tone from the contralto voice was remarkable. Miss Damian acquitted herself admirably in the famous recitative and air from Gluck's opera Che faro. Another very excellent rendering was that of Miss Kate Hardy, who sang with great fluency and energy the fine scena " Softly sighs," from Der Freischütz. Miss Blackwell, who sang Spohr's "Rose softly blooming," also displayed great talent, and her voice is of lovely quality. She possesses a good ear, and her first appearance was a most decided success. A couple of new songs by Madame Sainton-Dolby were given in the course of the evening; one was a ballad entitled " Remembrance," another "My little room." Besides the ladies we have named a favourable word may be given to Miss Dilkes, Miss Julia Wells, Miss Henshall, Miss Moodie, Miss Jeannie Rosse, and Miss Kelly. In fact, we might go on praising to any extent, so satisfied were we of the talents of the pupils and the care and ability of the teacher. The students of the Academy sang some part songs with the greatest delicacy and refinement of style, and the violin playing of Mdlle. Gabrielle Vaillant was worthy of especial praise. Her tone is pure and her style unaffected and graceful. She does the greatest credit to her master M. Sainton, one of whose compositions she played in addition to a Sonata in F for pianoforte and violin, by Beethoven. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Mr Thouless accompanied at the pianoforte. (The Era, Sunday, 22 December 1878)

The pupils of Mdme. Sainton-Dolby's Vocal Academy gave an evening concert at the Steinway Hall on Dec. 17, which drew an appreciative and fashionable audience, favourable of course to the young vocalists and their instructress, though had they been ever so hostile, they would have found no room to find fault. Where all were so good it would be invidious to specify particular instances; all the young ladies acquitted themselves well, and proved the truth of the assertion that no one is likely to teach singing so well as the successful singer. The songs chosen were representatives of many schools, and all favourites. Encores and recalls were frequent, and were not declined. Besides the performances of the pupils, Mdlle. Gabrielle Vaillant and Mr. Thouless (who with Mr. Lindsay Sloper officiated as accompanist) played Beethoven's Sonata in F for pianoforte and violin, she also playing a solo by M. Sainton, and the obbligato violin part in Gounod's "Berceuse." Two new songs by Mdme. Sainton-Dolby were accompanied by the composer. They were both encored. Altogether it was a very enjoyable evening and a credit to all concerned. (The orchestra, Oct. 1863-Mar. 1881, Wednesday, 1 January 1879)

Saturday, 21 December 1878 : Saturday Popular Concert (Morning) at St. James's Hall, Piccadilly.

SATURDAY POPULAR CONCERTS. The selection of music performed on Saturday afternoon last at St. James's Hall was as follows :- Quartet, in D major, Op. 64, No. 1, for two Violins, Viola, and Violoncello. Madame Norman-Neruda, MM. L. Ries, Hann, and Piatti. Haydn. Song, "There is a green hill far away " Madame Cummings. Gounod. Fantasia, in F sharp minor, for Pianoforte alone. Mdlle. Janotha. Mendelssohn. Stucke im Volkston, for Pianoforte, and Violoncello Mdlle. Janotha and Signor Piatti. Schumann. Air, "Cangio d'aspetto" Madame Cummings. Handel. Sonata, in A major, Op. 47 (dedicated to Kreutzer) for Pianoforte and Violin Mdlle. Janotha and Madame Norman-Neruda. Beethoven. This was the fifteenth time the lovers of Haydn have had an opportunity at these undoubtedly popular concerts of hearing the Quartet in D major. In Trautwein's Complete Edition of Haydn's Quartets the one performed on Saturday is numbered Op. 64, No. 6, but in the Litolff edition it stands as No. 5. These numbers, however, are mere publisher's arrangements, and not of any authority; but it is a pity that there should be any confusion in this respect. The Quartet in question was first played at the popular concerts in June, 1861, when the eminent violinist M. Wieniawski held the post of leader. On this occasion Madame Norman-Neruda gave the audience a taste of her marvellous powers; and the queen of violinists (we were going to say the "veteran " violinist, only that it is rude so to speak of the talented lady, who is ever young) was never heard with greater pleasure. This Quartet (one of eleven composed by Haydn in the same key) commences with a staccato introduction by the second violin and viola for seven bars, allegro moderato, leading to the principal theme ; the introduction being then continued as an accompaniment to the charming theme allotted to the first violin. Then the second subject fully keeps up the spirit of the rest, and leads to the adagio cantabile, which is constructed upon one of those melodious themes in which the quartets of Haydn are so inexhaustibly rich, ending piano, the two last bars being played rallentando on Saturday. The minuetto and trio are very brisk and cheerful, the trio forming a happy contrast in F to the predominating key of D major. But the piece de resistance of the Quartet is the presto finale, 2-4 time, staccato, in semi-quavers, which was played unmistakably presto, but with an accuracy and crispness of touch and unflagging energy which was really irresistible and won great applause. Madame Norman-Neruda was ably supported by MM. Ries, Hann, and Piatti. The next instrumental performance was Mendelssohn's Fantasia for Pianoforte, Mdlle. Janotha again making a profound impression by her brilliant playing from memory. That any one person should be able to make herself note-perfect in such elaborate works is of itself exceedingly clever, without saying anything of the execution. The Polish pianist has amply proved herself to be a thorough musician in every respect, and is making her mark with London audiences in an unmistakable manner. The rapid passages in this Fantasia necessitate great digitorial expertness as well as an insight into the composer's meaning ; and the interpretation by Mdlle. Janotha was greeted with prolonged applause ; after being twice recalled she played an exquisite little Gavotte by Niemann. Signor Piatti was put upon his mettle in the difficult violoncello music of the Stücke im Volkston of Schumann. These little pieces were first introduced to St. James's Hall audiences in March 1867, when Madame Schumann and Signor Piatti were the executants. The pupil of that gifted pianiste has worthily followed in her footsteps, and made the performance a decided success. Beethoven's Sonata in A was played by Mdlle. Janotha and Mad. Norman-Neruda in a very finished manner, literally leaving nothing to be desired. This Sonata is thoroughly well known to amateurs, and has been heard nearly fifty times at St. James's Hall. It is the one generally known as the "Kreutzer" Sonata, Beethoven having dedicated his work to the famous violinist, and composer of the once popular opera, "Lodoiska," now only remembered by its overture. Of all the sonatas Beethoven wrote for pianoforte and violin this is, we believe, universally admitted to be the finest and most effective. The andante cantabile in itself is, a g[?] and, in our opinion, a melody more expressive, or more exquisitely finished, has never been composed. The variations are in Beethoven's happiest style, and were magnificently played, as also was the presto finale. Madame Cummings won her way to the admiration of the audience by her artistic singing of her two songs, and was twice recalled at the close of the "Cangio d'aspetto," which she partly repeated ; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper was an able accompanist. These concerts will be resumed on Saturday the 11th of January. (Musical standard, Saturday, 28 December 1878)

Monday, 23 December 1878 : Madame Mary Cummings's Grand Operatic and Ballad Concert (Evening) at Drill Hall, Derby.

DRILL HALL, DERBY, MONDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 23RD, 1878, MADAME MARY CUMMINGS' GRAND OPERATIC AND BALLAD CONCERT, Under the following distinguished Patronage His Grace the DUKE of DEVONSHIRE, K.G., LORD WATERPARK, W. J. SMITH, Esq. (Mayor of Derby), Lieut.-Col. SIR HENRY WILMOT, V.C., M.P., The Hon. EDWARD FREDERICK LEVESON GOWER, The Reverend CANON ABNEY, VICE-ADMIRAL CUMMING. C.B., Colonel FRANCIS WILLIAM NEWDIGATE, GODFREY MEYNELL, Esq., WILLIAM COX, Esq. ARTISTES - MDLLE. BAUERMEISTER (Her Majesty's Theatre), AND Miss ADELA VERNON, MADAME MARY CUMMINGS. (Her Majesty's Theatre). Signor DURVARDO LELI (Her Majesty's Theatre) AND MR. WILFORD MORGAN. HERR BEHRENS (Her Majesty's Theatre), MR. HERBERT THORNDIKE, AND SIGNOR ISIDORE DE LARA. VIOLIN - MDLLE. GABRIELLE VAILLANT. PIANOFORTE - MR. LINDSAY SLOPER, AND MR. EDWARD CHADFIELD. ACCOMPANIST - SIGNOR UNIA (Her Majesty's Theatre). Doors open at 7; Concert to commence at 8. Admission. - ONE SHILLING; Area, 2s. 6d.; Stalls, 4s. (A few Stalls will be specially numbered and reserved, price 6s.) To be obtained at Messrs. CLULOW and Son's, the Library, Derby, where a Plan of the Hall may be seen, and Seats secured. (Derby Mercury, Wednesday, 11 December 1878) (Also: Derby Mercury, Wednesday, 18 December 1878.)

MADAME MARY CUMMINGS' CONCERT. The many admirers of high class music, in Derby, who expected an evening of enjoyment at the Drill Hall, on Monday last, were not disappointed. The inclement weather, it is true, had done its worst; for Mlle. Bauermeister, Herr Behrens (the renowned basso), and Mr. Wilford Morgan were prevented-by severe cold from fulfilling their engagements (and the programme was, necessarily, remodelled at almost an hour's notice); the warmth of the audience, however, made up for the frost and snow without, and their pleasant enthusiasm acted like a charm upon the artistes, who were, one and all, charmed with their reception. The audience was, in fact, for so large and fashionable an assembly, remarkably appreciative, and we all know the good effect which this has in raising the spirits of performers and giving them additional powers of pleasing. The concert opened with Beethoven's Sonata in F (Op., 24), charmingly given by the new violinist, Mlle. Vaillant, and the veteran pianist, Lindsay Sloper. A pretty French Chanson, "Les Rameaux," followed; but the people were eager to hear Madame Cummings, who was set down for the next piece. This was the well-known " Nobil Signor," from Les Huguenots, being one of the Page's songs (in which character Miss Cummings gained so much credit before the critical audience of Her Majesty's Theatre); and this morceau sung in the purest possible manner was received with tremendous applause, and the singer was recalled, being evidently thoroughly pleased with the reception she thus met in her native town. One of Gounod's cavatinas, charmingly rendered by Miss Adela Vernon, was followed by a solo (pianoforte) Weber's Polonaise Brillante in E, by Mr. Edward Chadfield. This gentleman, as we have said before, was Madame Cummings' first preceptor, and his presence on the platform on this occasion was thoroughly appropriate. Independently of this, Mr. Chadfield's perfect mastery of his instrument, his power of expressing the composer's thoughts, and his cultivated taste gave immense satisfaction to his bearers, who rewarded him with a round of hearty applause. The well-known Non piu andrai, from the Nozze di Figaro of Mozart, was very ably sung by Mr. Herbert Thorndike who has a good baritone voice, and Miss Adela Vernon was perfectly successful in Sullivan's pretty "Let me dream again." Signor Durvando Leli sang the romance from Faust, "Salve ! dimora," with good taste; but Madame Cummings fairly "brought down the house" in the substituted song, "The Storm," splendidly sung and rapturously encored. The first part of the concert was brought to a conclusion by a violin solo by Mlle. Gabrielle Vaillant on themes by Schuman and Raff. The verdict pronounced by the cognoscenti on this young lady's instrumentation, was exceedingly favourable. Her fingering is perfect, and her bowing, whilst lacking in some measure the nervous power of Mme. Norman Neruda, is steady and even. Our space will scarcely admit of so full a report of this charming concert as we could wish to give, and we must hurry over the second part which, however, contained the great sensation of the evening, Sullivan's "Lost Chord," sung by Mme. Cummings accompanied on the great organ by Mr. Chadfield. No song could be better adapted to display the fair songstress's magnificent voice, which in the forte passage was heard rising sweetly above the full organ accompaniment. The applause was tremendous, and in obedience to the unanimous "call" Mme. Cummings repeated the concluding verses. We must not omit to record the capital reception accorded to Mr. Lindsay Sloper, who contrasted one of the Lieder ohne Worte (No. 1) of Mendelssohn with a brilliant little Pasquinade of Gottschalk and made an undeniable "hit." Miss Vernon was also enthusiastically encored in the ever welcome Scotch ditty "Within a mile of Edinboro' town." (Derby Mercury, Wednesday, 25 December 1878)

There are persons who say that good music is not appreciated in Derby. The large attendance at the Drill Hall of the educated classes during the two nights of the most trying week of this arctic winter proves the contrary. In spite of the discomfort arising from the intense cold, and the apparent impossibility of warming the hall, Madame Mary Cumming's concert was a success, and most enjoyable. An apology was made for the enforced absence, through illness, of on of the "Fairy Queens" of Song, Mademoiselle Bauermeister, and two other performers of the sterner sex, but the fair beneficiaire was a host in herself. Her voice, now rich and thrilling, as it is powerful, seems to have improved since her first appearance in her native town. Her singing of "The Lost Chord" with organ accompaniment was splendid. Miss Adela Vernon Sang "Let me dream again" most sweetly. The lady violinist, Mdlle Vaillant, had perfect control over her difficult instrument, and played with brilliant execution. Mr. Lindsay Sloper won an encore, a rare tribute to a pianoforte player. (Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald, Saturday, 4 January 1879)

DERBY. - A grand operatic and ballad concert was given at the Drill Hall, Derby, on Monday evening the 23rd ult., by Mdme. Mary Cummings, of Her Majesty's Theatre, assisted by the following artists : Miss Adela Vernon, Signor Leli (Her Majesty's Theatre), Mr. Herbert Thorndike, and Signor Isidore de Lara, vocalists ; Mdlle. Gabrielle Vaillant, violin ; Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Edward Chadfield, and Signor Nina (Her Majesty's Theatre), pianoforte. Mdme. Mary Cummings was very successful in her songs, and was received with enthusiastic applause. Altogether the concert was a great success, and the many admirers of high-class music in Derby who expected an evening's enjoyment were not disappointed. (Musical standard, Saturday, 4 January 1879)

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