Concert Advertisements and Reviews - 1882.

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Tuesday, 14 February 1882 : Mademoiselle Alice Roselli's "At Home" Reception at Lady Frances Mansion, South Kensington.

MISS ROSELLI'S RECEPTION. Miss Alice Roselli held an "At Home," on the evening of Feb. 14th, by permission of Lady Frances Warburton. Miss Roselli excited a sensation in the duet "Un a notte Venezia " (with Mr. W. H. Cummings) ; and again excelled in Rossini's duet, "Quis est homo ?" (with Miss Helen Meason). Miss Roselli's fine voice, so adapted to dramatic vocalization, was heard to advantage in the ballad of T. Marzial's "Leaving, yet loving." Mr. and Mrs. Furlong, Miss B. Francis, Miss Helen Meason, Mr. Thurley Beale, etc., sang various pieces. Mr. Cummings delighted the audience with a finished reading of his own beautiful ballad, "Just as of old." Mr. Cusins and Mr. Sydney Smith played pianoforte solos. The "recitations " do not, fortunately, come within the province of a musical critic, or they might be stigmatized as social inflictions, and a growing nuisance. Signor Li Calsi and Mr. Lindsay Sloper conducted the concert. Miss Roselli will hold a grand public concert in the course of the season. (Musical standard, Saturday, 25 February 1882)

MDLLE ALICE ROSELLI, the accomplished vocalist, gave an "At Home" on Tuesday evening, February 14th, at Lady Frances mansion, South Kensington. There was a large and fashionable audience, all of whom evidently enjoyed the varied musical programme provided for them. Mdlle Roselli's fine dramatic voice and thorough artistic singing were heard to advantage in the duets "Una Notte a Venezia," Mr W. H. Cummings, and " Quis est homo," with Miss Helen Meason, as well as in the quartet "Mezza notte," with Miss Meason, Messrs W. H. Cummings and Thurley Beale, and in Mr. Marzials' ballad, "Leaving yet Loving. " Mr. Cummings pleased everyone with his own charming ballad, "Just as of old." Mr Thurley Beale sang Gounod's "Maid of Athens," and Miss Helen Meason the same composer's "O that we two were Maying. " Mr Cusins and Mr Sydney Smith played some brilliant pianoforte solos, and Miss Minnie Bell recited two dramatic pieces. Miss Beata Francis and Mr and Mrs Furlong also assisted as vocalists. Mr Lindsay Sloper and Signor Li Calsi accompanying with their usual ability. Mdlle Roselli may be congratulated upon the éclat with which this agreeable evening passed off. (The Musical world, Saturday, 25 February 1882)

Tuesday, 14 March 1882 : Grand Concert at Theatre Royal, Drury-Lane.

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. THIS DAY. Recitation by Mr Herbert Standing A GRAND CONCERT, in which the following vocalists will appear - Signor Antonucci. M. Gaillard, Mr. Chas. B. Braham, Mr. Lionel Brough, Mr. George Grossmith ; Madame Gaillard and Miss Beata Francis. Stage Manager, Mr. Edward Stirling; Musical Director, Mr. Oscar Barrett; At the Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Doors open 1.1, commence 1.45. (Morning Post, Tuesday, 14 March 1882)

THEATRE ROYAL DRURY LANE. THIS MORNING, March 14. Recitation by Mr Herbert Standing A GRAND CONCERT, in which the following vocalists will appear - Signor Antonucci. M. Gaillard, Mr. Chas. B. Braham, Mr. Lionel Brough, Mr. George Grossmith ; Madame Gaillard and Miss Beata Francis. Stage Manager, Mr. Edward Stirling; Musical Director, Mr. Oscar Barrett; At the Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. (The Times, Tuesday, 14 March 1882)

Thursday, 16 March 1882 : Mr. and Mrs. Furlong's First Evening Concert at Marlborough Rooms, Regent-Street.

MR. AND MRS. FURLONG'S CONCERT - On Thursday evening, at the Marlborough Rooms, Regent-street, Mr. and Mrs. Atherton Furlong gave their first evening concert. The room was well filled by a large and enthusiastic audience, who seemed thoroughly to appreciate the varied programme. Both Mr. and Mrs. Furlong were most successful in their songs and duets, and Mesdames Mudie-Bolingbroke, Myers, Beebe, Desvignes, Messrs. J. Sauvage, Tito Mattei, and John Thomas contributed vocal and instrumental pieces. Miss Clara Spence, by her clever elocution, added an agreeable variety, and was much applauded in her recitations. Sir Julius Benedict and Mr. Lindsay Sloper officiated as conductors. (Morning Post, Monday, 20 March 1882)

Wednesday, 12 April 1882 : Nicholas Mori's "At Home" at 20, Chichester-Road, Westbourne-Park.

Nicholas Mori's descriptive music for orchestra to Gilbert's poetical "Wicked World," was performed at an "At Home" at the composer's residence, 20, Chichester-road, Westbourne-park, on Wednesday the 12th inst. proved to be, as one might have expected from so experienced a musician, a thoroughly artistic conception, replete with graceful and pleasing melody and dramatic effect. The work was carefully rendered - the eminent violinist, Herr Politzer, leading the strings - and proved a complete success. Mr. Lindsay Sloper was at the piano. When shall we have an opportunity of hearing this in public, or is the day far distant when the works of native musicians shall receive a fair hearing ? (Musical standard, Saturday, 22 April 1882)

Mr Nicholas Mori's "Descriptive Music," for orchestra, to W. S. Gilbert's poetical fairy comedy, The Wicked World, was performed last week at the composer's residence. Herr Carl Ryal conducted, Herr Pollitzer was "chef d'attaque," and Mr Lindsay Sloper presided at the pianoforte. (The Musical world, Saturday, 29 April 1882)

Thursday, 27 April 1882 : Percy G. Moccatta's Grand Ballad Concert (Evening) at Royal Victoria Coffee-Hall, Waterloo-Road.

ROYAL VICTORIA COFFEE-HALL, Waterloo-road, - Thursday next, April 27th, 8 o'clock GRAND BALLAD CONCERT, given by Percy G. Moccatta, Esq., Mesdames Isabella Stone, St. Ives, Edith Ruthven, Serruys, Jessica O'Brien, Minnie Bell, Dore Desvignes, Bene, Mary, and Julia Fowell; Messrs. Frank Quartremayne, George Basset, Lindsay Sloper, and T. Allen. Prices from 3d. to £1 1s. (The Times, Wednesday, 26 April 1882)

Victoria Coffee Hall-The ballad concert on Thursday was given Mr. Percy G. Mocatta. The programme consisted mostly of ballads by modern composers, amongst which were some composed by Percy Mocatta and Lindsay Sloper, which they themselves accompanied, were very well received. The audience was scarcely numerous, and the performance was not quite so good, usual. The most enjoyable part of programme was Miss Minnie Bell's recitation "Over the Hill to the Poorhouse." This was most artistic, and was received with great applause. The songs of Miss Isabella Stone and Miss Minnie Bell were also greatly appreciated. Their "Tyrolienne Duet" was decidedly the best rendered part of a very long programme. (South London Press, Saturday, 29 April 1882)

Monday, 1 May 1882 : Mademoiselle Alice Roselli's Grand Evening Concert at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

STEINWAY-HALL (London ). - Mlle. ALICE ROSELLI'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT. Vocalists - Miss Santley, Mlle. Alice Roselli, Miss Helen Meason, Miss Lilla Reynolds, Mme. Enriquez, Miss Kipping, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr. Jessurun, and Mr. Frank May. Violin - Herr Ludwig. Pianoforte - Mr. Sydney Smith. Conductors - Signor Pinsuti, Mr. Bird, and Mr. Lindsay Sloper - To-morrow (Tuesday), at 8.2.0 o'clock. (The Times, Monday, 1 May 1882)

MISS ALICE ROSELLI'S concert at Steinway Hall on Tuesday evening, May 1st, was given under the patronage of the Lord Bishop of Emmans, the Duke and Duchess of Westminster, and several other distinguished members of the aristocracy, as well as under that of the Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress, who, accompanied by their daughters, honoured the concert with their presence, being conducted to their seats by Mr Isitt, deputy lieutenant for Middlesex. The esteemed concert-giver was assisted, as vocalists, by Miss Helen Meason and Mdme Enriquez ; Mr W. H. Cummings, Signor Villa, and Mr Santley; and, as instrumentalists, by Mr Kuhe, Misses Kathleen O'Reilly and Harriett Sasse (pianoforte), Mr John Thomas (harp), Herr Poznanski (violin), and Mr Churchill Sibley (organ). Miss Roselli's contributions were Mr F. H. Cowen's Last dream," Louisa Gray's "Dermot and I" (composed expressly for Miss Roselli), Gounod's Chant religieux, "Noel," (violin and organ obbligati;, Herr Poznanski and Mr Sibley), and a new song by Mr Sibley, "With thee." Besides which Miss Roselli joined Miss Helen Meason in Rossini's "Quis est homo " (Stabat Mater), and Mr. W. H. Cummings in the duet, "Il suon dell' arpe angeliche," from Donizetti's Il Polinto (harp obbligato, Mr John Thomas), which they were compelled to repeat, and Miss Helen Meason, Mr Cummings, and Signor Villa in the quartett, "Un di si ben rammentoni " (Rigoletto). In all and each of these Miss Roselli gained the genuine approbation of her friends and patrons, whose floral contributions evidenced the pleasure they had received from her performances. Among the successes of the concert were a new song by Desmond L. Ryan, "Hail and farewell, " charmingly rendered by Mdme Enriquez; Gounod's "When in the early morn," artistically sung by Mr Cummings, who was unanimously recalled ; Rossi's "Ah ! rendimi quel core," in which Miss Helen Meason earned genuine applause ; Mr John Thomas's harp solo, "Echoes of a waterfall," played by the composer and unanimously encored ; Gounod's "Le nom de Marie," sung by Mr Santley so finely that he was called back when he gave the same composer's "There is a green hill far away," ; and Wieniawski's violin solo, "Legende," remarkably well played by Herr Poznanski. The conductors were Messrs Wilhelm Ganz, William Carter, and Lindsay Sloper. The hall was crowded. (The Musical world, Saturday, 5 May 1883)

MDLLE. ALICE ROSELLI gave a Concert at Steinway Hall, on the 1st ult., under distinguished patronage, and before a numerous audience. The Beneficiare was assisted in the vocal department by Miss Helen Meason, Madame Enriquez, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Signor Villa and Mr. Santley, and the solo instrumentalists were .Mr. Kuhe, Miss Kathleen O'Reilly and Miss Harriett Sasse (pianoforte), Herr Poznanski (violin) and Mr. Churchill Sibley (organ). The concert-giver was heard to much advantage in Cowen's "Last dream," Louisa Gray's "Dermot and I," Herr Gounod's "Noel " (with violin and organ obbligati, Herr Poznanski and Mr. Sibley) and a new song composed by Mr. Sibley, in all of which she received warm and well-deserved applause. Amongst the other vocal items in the programme may be mentioned an effective new song Desmond L. Ryan, "Hail and farewell " (well sung by Madame Enriquez), Gounod's "When in the early morn" (for the excellent rendering of which Mr. Cummings was enthusiastically recalled) and the same composer's "Le Nom de Marie," so well sung by Mr. Santley that he was compelled to return to the platform, when, instead of repeating the song, he gave "There is a green hill far away." The instrumental solos were also highly successful. Messrs. Wilhelm Ganz, William Carter and Lindsay Sloper were the accompanists. (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Friday, 1 June 1883)

Tuesday, 9 May 1882 : Mrs. and Mr. W. E. Gregory's Annual Matinée [Date Approx] at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

UNDER DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE. ALICE ROSELLI'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, STEINWAY HALL, MAY 2, at Half-past Eight. Artists - Misses Santley, Alice Roselli, Helen Meason, Lillia Reynolds, Mdme Enriquez, Miss Kipping; Mr W. H. Cummings, Frank May, and Mr Jessurun. Pianoforte - Mr Sidney Smith. Violin - Herr Joseph Ludwig. Conductors - Signor CIRO PINSUTI, Mr. BIRD, and LINDSAY SLOPER. Stalls, 21s. ; Reserved, 10s. 6d. and 5s. ; Admission, 1s. ; to be had of Mdlle ALICE ROSELLI, 21, Halsey Street, Cadogan Square, S. W., and at the Hall. (The Musical world, Saturday, 29 April 1882)

STEINWAY-HALL (London ). - Mrs. and Mr. W. E. GREGORY'S ANNUAL MATINEE. Vocalists-Miss Violet Cameron, Miss Marian McKenzie, Mme. de Vaney, Mme. Mary Cummings, Sir. F. Boyle. Mr. W. Rising, and Mr. W. E. Gregory. Violoncello - Herr Von Biene. Pianoforte - Mrs. Gregory and Mr. W. S. Hoyte. Conductor - Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Harry Paulton will give a Lecture. - Tuesday afternoon. May 9, at 3 o'clock. (The Times, Monday, 1 May 1882)

MDLLE ALICE ROSELLI gave her annual concert in the Steinway Hall on Tuesday evening, May 2nd, when the performance of an excellent programme delighted a large and fashionable audience. The lady is known to be the possessor of a voice of considerable capacity that has received the benefit of careful and sufficient training. Her singing in songs by Roeckel and Milton Wellings was marked by an intelligence that added force and charm to more material qualities. In all the fair artist undertook her success was most complete with her friends, patrons, and the general public. She was assisted by several eminent vocalists, amongst whom must be specially named Miss Santley, daughter of the celebrated and esteemed baritone. Miss Helen Meason has also claims on our attention, for her vocalization is always refined and engaging. Mdme Enriquez never fails to command the admiration a superb voice and artistic culture bring. She made a great success in Blumenthal's new song, "Our Ships at Sea," which had the advantage of being accompanied by the composer. Mr W. H. Cummings always proves himself to be the possessor of artistic qualities that few enjoy. In addition to Clay's "I'll sing thee songs of Araby," he favoured the company with one of his own, "Just as of old." Both song and singer were most acceptable. The other artists were Miss Kipping, Miss Lilia Reynolds, Mr Jessurum, Mr Frank May, Mr Sydney Smith, Herr Joseph Ludwig, Mr Bird, Mr Lindsay Sloper, and Sig. Ciro Pinsuti. - D. E. (The Musical world, Saturday, 20 May 1882)

Monday, 12 June 1882 : Madame Napoleone Voarino's Matinée at No. 102, Harley-Street.

Mdme. Napoleone Voarino, pianist to the queen of the Belgians, held a matinée on Monday at No. 102, Harley-street. This accomplished lady played with great brilliancy and power her own fantasia on "La Juive," and took part with Sir Julius Benedict, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, and Herr Samson in the grand piece arranged by Sir Julius for four performers on two pianofortes, known as the Andantino in B major, and the posthumous Mazurka of Chopin in A flat. Much vocal music was performed. Miss Hope Glenn made a deep impression in a new song, "When," written for her by Gatty. Mdme. De Vaney sang De Volmency's air, "Si vous étiez la Marguerite," with éclat, and the Polish violinist Le Chevalier Niedgielski played several violin solos. (Musical standard, Saturday, 17 June 1882)

Monday, 19 June 1882 : Miss Helen Meason's Annual Grand Morning Concert at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

STEINWAY-HALL (London). - Miss HELEN MEASONS ANNUAL GRAND MORNING CONCERT. Vocalists - Miss Santley, Mdlle. Alice Roselli, Miss Helen Meason, Mr. W. H. Cummings, Mr Redfern Hollins, and Mr. Eustace Thomson. Violin, Mdlle Vittoria de Bono. Pianoforte, Miss Emma Barnett and Mr. Sydney Smith. Conductors, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. Thouless. and Mr. Carter. Mr. George Grossmith will give a Musical Sketch. - Monday, 19th June, at 3 o'clock. (The Times, Monday, 12 June 1882)

STEINWAY HALL THIS DAY (Monday), June 19 (under distinguished patronage), at three clock. Artists: Miss Edith [?] and Mdlle Alice Roselli, Miss Helen Meason, Mr W Cummings and Mr. Redfern Hollins, Mr. EiXe Thomas, George Grossmith Violin. Mdlle. Gabrielle de Vaillant. Pianoforte. Miss Emma Barnett and Mr. Sydney Smith. Conductors. Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr. Thouless, and Mr William Carter-Tickets, half guinea each, may obtained of Messrs. Chappell and Co., 50. New Bond street, and Miss Helen Meason, 52. Burlington road. (Daily Telegraph & Courier (London), Monday, 19 June 1882)

Monday, 19 June 1882 : Mdlle. Victoria de Bunsen's Matinee at Beethoven Rooms, Harley-street.

MDLLE. VICTORIA DE BUNSEN'S MATINEE. Under the special patronage of the Princess of Wales, Mdlle. Victoria do Bunsen gave a matinee at the Beethoven Rooms, Harley-street, on Monday afternoon, and upon the programme we found the following announcement:- Mdlle. Victoria de Bunsen regrets to announce that, on account of her continued ill-health, she will not be able to sing on this occasion. We were sorry, for we have pleasant memories of Mdlle. de Bunsen's vocal skill, both in opera and the concert-room, and we heard many expressions of regret for the cause that prevented her taking part in the concert. Madlle. Felicia de Bunsen, pianiste, was present, and joined Mr Oberthur, the harpist, in a brilliant duet composed by that gentleman on themes from Lucrezia Borgia. Both artistes gained great applause. Mdlle. de Bunsen also played Swedish Peasant's Wedding March, by Sodermann, and rendered valuable service in accompanying some of the pieces. The first vocalist to appear was Miss De Fonblanque, who sang the agreeable ballad "In a quaint old village," by A. Scott Gatty, very well indeed. Another success was won by the lady in Mr Cowen's clever and expressive song "I think of all thou art to me," another version of Forever and forever. Mr Cowen's song bids fair to rival the popularity of that composed by Signor Tosti. The composer accompanied his own song in an exquisite manner. One of the features of the matinee was the very fine violoncello playing of Dr. Hollman. We have rarely heard phrasing so beautiful, or so rich and mellow a tone, and we are almost inclined to say that, with the single exception of Signor Piatti, Mr Hollman has no rival in these qualities. He played a portion of a Concerto by Golterman, and a Benedictus of his own composition, and was enthusiastically encored. Another excellent instrumental performance was a solo on the violin by Herr Kummer, who gave Raff's Cavatina for the Violin with charming expression and refined style. A solo for the harp by Mr Oberthur was much appreciated. None of the vocalists pleased the audience better than Miss Mary Davies, who, by the sweetness of her tone and her admirable feeling, gave unusual charm to Rubinstein's song "Thou art like a flower." The only fault - an unusual one with a modern composer - was that the song was so brief ; but it is decidedly charming, and Miss Davies enhanced its merits by her singing, adding also a song called Dedication, by Robert Franz, whose songs should be better known than they are. Signor Ria, who has an excellent tenor voice, made a great impression in a song called Remembrance, and a romanza Non fai per me. Mr Thorndike introduced a new song, composed by Mr Lindsay Sloper, called The Prentice Lad, and a new song composed by Miss Julia Wigan. Signor Zebeli amused the audience with an aria [?] from a forgotten opera of Donizetti, Gampanelso, and joined Miss Jose Sherrington in the pretty duet from L'Elisir d'Amore. This was one of the successes of the concert. Miss Sherrington also contributed a mazurka of Chopin, arranged for the voice. Other songs were set down for the vocalists named and Mr Maybrick, and the matinee evidently gave satisfaction to the large and fashionable audiences, The rooms were extremely full. (The Era, Saturday, 24 June 1882)

Tuesday, 27 June 1882 : Mr. Edwin Bending's Grand Evening Concert.

MR. EDWIN BENDING'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, TO-NIGHT, at 8. - Violin, M. Pollitzer; Violoncello, M. Albert; harp, M. Oberthür; Quartett of Male Voices; String Quartett; Pianoforte Quartett. Conductors, Sir Julius Benedict, Signor Randegger, Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Mr. William Carter, Mr. Edward Bending. (The Times, Tuesday, 27 June 1882)

Monday, 10 July 1882 : Mr. Edward Holmes's Grand Evening Concert at Royal Academy Of Music.

MR. EDWARD HOLMES'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, under distinguished patronage, to take place on Monday, July 10th, at Eight o'clock, at the Royal Academy of Music. Madame Liebhart. Miss Annie Marriott. Miss Louise Morgan. Mdlle. Lilas Spontini. Madame Inez Maleska, Madame Shipway, Madame Robert Meyer. Mrs. Grant. Mdlle. Dore Desvignes, Miss Ellen Kipping. Mdlle. Morini. and Madame Edith Wynne ; Mr. William Shakespeare, Signor Ria, Mr. Dyved Lewis, Signor Isidore de Lara, Mr. W. J. Russell. Mr. Arthur Oswald, and Mr. Thurley Beale. Violin, Mdlle Castellan; Violoncello, Mr. Hollman ; Harp, Miss Ida Audain ; Pianoforte. Mr. Edward Holmes. Recitation, Miss Alice Cruttenden (pupil of Miss Cowen). Conductors, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr. Edward Holmes, and Sir Julius Benedict, stalls. One Guinea; reserved seats (admitting three), 21s.: single ticket, 10s. 6d.; balcony. 2s. 6d.; admission, 1s. Stanley Lucas, Veber, and Co., 84. New Bond-street: Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street ; and at the Royal Academy Rooms, Tenterden-street, Hanover-square, W. (The Standard, Wednesday, 5 July 1882) (Also: Derbyshire Times and Chesterfield Herald, Sunday, 9 July 1882.)

MR. EDWARD HOLMES'S GRAND EVENING CONCERT, under distinguished patronage, to take place on Monday, July 10th, at 8 o'clock, at the Royal Academy of Music. Mme. Liebhart, Miss Annie Marriott, Miss Louise Morgan, Mlle. Lilas Spontini, Mme. Inez Maleska, Mme. Shipway, Mme. Robert Meyer, Mrs. Grant, Mlle. Dore Desvignes, Miss Ellen Kipping, Mlle. Morini, and Mme. Edith Wynne; Mr. William Shakespeare, Signor Ria, Mr. Dyved Lewis, Signor Isidore de Lara, Mr, W. J. Russell, Mr. Arthur Oswald. and Mr. Thurley, Beale. Violin, Mlle. Castellan; violoncello, Mr. Hollman; harp. Miss Ida Audain; pianoforte, Mr. Edward Holmes. Recitation, Miss Alice Cruttendon (pupil of Miss Cowen). Conductors, Mr. Wilhelm Ganz, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Mr. Edward Holmes, and Sir Julius Benedict. Stalls, one guinea; reserved seats (admitting three). 21s.; single ticket, 10s. 6d.; balcony, 2s. 6d.; admission, 1s, Stanley Lucas, Weber and Co., 84. New Bond-street; Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street; and at the Royal Academy Rooms, Tenterden-street, Hanover-square, W. (The Times, Thursday, 6 July 1882)

Mr. Edward Holmes gave a miscellaneous evening concert at the Academy Rooms on July 10th, when he was ably supported by such well-known singers as Miss Annie Marriott, Mdme. Edith Wynne, Mdme. Liebhart, Signor Ria, and Mr. Thurley Beale, the remainder of the vocalists calling for no special mention. The instrumental part of the programme was in good hands, and M. J. Hollman delighted all with his splendid rendering of two violoncello solos. The concert-giver himself played a triad of graceful piano pieces by Alfred Holmes with refinement and good execution. while Miss Ida Audain contributed a solo on that unthankful instrument, the harp. Mr. Francis Thorne and Mr. Lindsay Sloper assisted Mr. Holmes as conductors. (Musical standard, Saturday, 15 July 1882)

Tuesday, 18 July 1882 : Miss Isabella Stone's Matinée Musicale at Steinway Hall, Lower Seymour-Street, Portman-Square.

STEINWAY-HALL (London). - Miss ISABELLA STONE'S MATINEE MUSICALE. Vocalists - Miss Julie Albu, Miss Josephine Haskins, Miss Edith Miller, Miss Isabella Stone. Miss Helen Armstrong, Miss Hope Glen; Mr Charles Abercrombie Mr J. W. Thompson, Signor Isidore de Lara, Mr. M. J. Flynn, and Mr. F. H. Celli. Violin, Miss Marie Schumann. Pianoforte, Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Conductors, Signor Ferri. Signor Samuelli, and Mr. J. H. Leiphold. Recitation by Miss Minnie Bell. To-morrow (Tuesday) afternoon, at 3 o'clock. (The Times, Monday, 17 July 1882)

Miss ISABELLA STONE'S MATINEE MUSICALE. Steinway-hall, THIS DAY, at 3 o'clock. Vocalists - Miss Julie Albu, Miss Josephine Haskins, Miss Edith Miller, Miss Isabella Stone. Miss Helen Armstrong, Miss Hope Glen; Mr Charles Abercrombie Mr J. W. Thompson, Signor Isidore de Lara, Mr. M. J. Flynn, and Mr. F. H. Celli. Violin, Miss Marie Schumann. Pianoforte, Mr. L. Sloper. Conductors, Signor Ferri. Signor Samuelli, and Mr. J. H. Leiphold and Mr. Lindsay Sloper. Tickets, 21s; 10s 6d.; and 5s. to be obtained at the hall. (The Times, Tuesday, 18 July 1882)

Miss Isabella Stone's Concert. Miss Isabella Stone is a youthful soprano singer, who, at the concerts given by the Guildhall School of Music, has gained considerable credit. She gave a concert at Steinway Hall on Tuesday afternoon, and was honoured with a good attendance. Several of the students of the Guildhall School of Music took part. Miss Stone herself sang a couple of songs, and joined others in concerted music, one of these items being a dust from Don Pasquale, in which Mr J. W. Thompson assisted. Miss Stone also joined Miss Helen Armstrong and Messrs Chilley and Gluenstein in a now part song composed by H. Weist Hill, entitled "Long Live the Queen." It is rather late in the day to write a new national anthem, but Mr Weist Hill's composition deserves praise as the work of a sound musician. Miss Stone sang the brilliant cavatina from Ernani with fair command of execution, and introduced a new song by Mr Lindsay Sloper, entitled "Dying Embers." Mr Sloper has written songs more to our taste; but we may say, with the poet Gray, that e'en in his ashes lives his wonted fire; and, therefore, the composition was not without merit. Miss Edith Millar sang Handel's popular " Lascia ch' io pianga" with good taste and expression. Miss Hope Glen gave Blumenthal's pathetic setting of Tennyson's verses "The days that are no more," and Miss Julie Albu was heard to advantage in an air from Verdi's opera The Sicilian Vespers. Mr Chilley sang with great taste "Do you remember ?" and Mr Gluenstein (a vocalist with an excellent voice) sang a song entitled "Ever More." Miss Marie Schuman (a lady violinist) introduced as a solo a fantasia by Mr Weist Hill on airs from Maritana. Miss Schuman evidently promises to become an excellent violinist. Mr Lindsay Sloper contributed a nocturne Of Chopin's and his own "Galop de Concert" for the pianoforte, and Miss Minnie Bell recited a piece called "The Volunteer's Wife" and a scene from the comedy of The Men of the World. Signore Isidore de Lara, Miss Haskins, Bliss Helen Armstrong, Mr Flynn, and others, assisted. (The Era, Saturday, 22 July 1882)

Thursday, 16 November 1882 : Miss Kate Oscar Byrne (R.A.M.)'s First Concert at Granville Hall, Ramsgate.

RAMSGATE. - On the 16th ult. Miss Kate Oscar Byrne (R.A.M.) gave her first Concert at the Granville Hall, assisted by Miss Jessie Royd, Mr. Thomas W. Cassidy. Mr. Frank May, and Mr. F. Quatremayne; Mr. Charles Rutterford, concertina; and Mr. Lindsay Sloper and Mr. Charles Davieson, conductors. The programme was well rendered and highly successful. Mr. Charles Davieson gave several pianoforte solos, and in the second part Miss Byrne recited the "Dream of Robert of Sicily." (Musical times and singing class circular, 1844-1903, Friday, 1 December 1882)

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