artists stands too high to be endangered by such filthy | slander. With what unblushing effronterý "Drei-Sterner" can invent facts to suit his own ends may be seen in the following: "People change and opinions vary. When Halévy wrote The Tempest for Her Majesty's Theater, the weakest and most ineffective of all his works" (Qy.-Her Majesty's Theater?) "it was praised as a great work.". When, at Covent Garden, the Juice was brought out with Mario in his prime" (Poor Mario!-where is he now ?), "this work was abused without any criticism, and, to believe the papers, was not worthy of being named in the same day with anything emanating from the Royal Academy of Music, near Hanover Square, London, Middlesex." He must have his fling at the Royal Academy, because it is an English institution. And after all England well deserves the contempt lavished upon her by the swarms of mediocre foreigners, chiefly German music masters and Italian singing masters, whom she fosters to her own prejudice, and who, veritable locusts, eat up everything that is to be found, poisoning the atmosphere in return for the food and nourishment they receive, with villainous odors, in the shape of compositions that subvert good taste and lay the seeds of musical disease and ruin. The same kind of clique of small Germans infests New York and Boston; and if the Yankee professors do not bestir themselves they will soon find, to their cost, that a foreigner who knows little or nothing will be able to make his way where a Fry, a Bristow, or even a Lowell Mason of "world-wide reputation" (see advertisement sheet of New York Musical World,) may starve, or something near it. The case is scarcely worse here, in England, than it promises to be there, in the States. These "strangers," these Huns of harmony, spring up in all directions, increase and multiply like rabbits, and as ill weeds, grow apace. See how this foreigner, this Drei-Sterner Haudegen (late Plauderein) Praeger, this Hammy Professor, whenever he has a chance, adminsters a sly kick to whatever emanates from a native of that soil which has received him with such hospitality, permitting him to gain an honourable livelihood, while in his own country he would probably not earn enough to enable him to fill his belly with a tolerable meal of Schinken. It is not Sims Reeves, an English singer, nor the Academy, an English seminary, alone that our "Haudegen" endeavours to lower in general estimation, but everything English, no matter what. The performance of a symphony by Mr. Lucas at the Philharmonic Concerts offers him an occasion for spitting forth his venom not to be overlooked. See how eagerly he profits by it : "Speaking of great mistakes, leads us to think of the fourth concert of the Old Philharmonic Society, the programme of which opened with a MS. symphony in B flat, by Mr. Lucas, one of the directors, and a member of the orchestra, who" (very prudently) "conducted his own work. There are few musical aspirants-not excepting country organists, band-masters of regiments, and even musical village schoolmasters-who have not, at one time of their life, tried their hand at making a symphony; and no doubt it is alluding to these kind (!) of compositions that the Musical World says, that Mr. Lucas's symphony is as good as three-fourths of the symphonies lately written. We grant that, but should have preferred one from the remaining fourth, with ideas, intention, and organic life (!) in it; this work" (which work ?) a long if not great work, reminded us that butter is sold in Spain by the yard-but we do not like music by the yard." Nevertheless," music by the yard" is perhaps better than lying by the yard, of which the following is a precious example: "The choice of Spohr's Nonetto was not calculated to awaken one from that dreamy stupor into which the symphony had put him, as it is mere musical twaddle," (!) "and although Spohr's weak moments are still" (noch-noch-noch) "infinitely above some people's, yet there are numerous great works that would in its place have been a boon to the real lover of music. Onslow's overture, L'Alcalde, was of a piece with the just named selection." We must take a little breath "Had it not been for the magnificent interpretation of Beethoven's symphony, the reading of which by RICHARD WAGNER, was marvellous for the most soul-felt and inspired conception, we should have fallen asleep" (Good gracious!) "notwithstanding Mad. Novello's singing the great aria trom Fidelio, which is a sealed book to her, excepting the mere vocalisation of it in the narrowest sense" (of course-Mad. Novello is an English woman), "and Reichardt's 'Piu bianca,' an ineffective song for the concert." (It is Meyerbeer's, not Reichardt's). "The overture to The Ruler of the Spirits, one of Weber's early and unripe works" (Oh Gemini!-the 'books '!) "was nevertheless given with such irresistible fire and nuance" (irresistible Tannhäuser, a late and ripe work, by one who does not "stammer," nuance!) "that it was enthusiastically encored." (Why, then, was and which was also given with "irresistible nuance," received with such profound indifference?). Allons! Another breath by forcing them" (the orchestra) "to express what he feels, the more we can only compare it" (the wonders) "to the fable of Prometheus animating insensible beings" (the orchestra-poor fellows!) "with the holy fire. The effect must be heard to be believed possible." "The more we see of the wonders Wagner works with the orchestra, 66 "I believe you, my boy !"-as Mr. Paul Bedford would say. If the Yankee editor would but come to London for the next concert, he might probably find reason to go back to the "Empire City" with the conviction that hearing is unbelieving. The "insensible beings," to a man, are quite insensible to the nuances of the "future;" to them, indeed, the " books are 'sealed," as Beethoven's aria is to Mad. Novello. No one, in short, but Professor Drei-Sterner Haudegen (late Plauderein) Praeger, (of Hamm) is sufficiently versed in the mysteries of the future "Kunstwerk," the true "Wesen," the "absolute whole," to be able to fathom what Herr Wagner means-if he means anything, about which we have strong suspicions. As a pendant to the monstrous adulation of Herr Wagner we find a series of calumnious insinuations directed against ourselves. We can afford, however, to laugh at them, and allow the Hammist locust to spout his froth, like a whale pierced with numberless harpoons, in the last throes of agony. Having harpooned the Professor, we are quite disposed to lend a compassionate ear to his dying protest, although at our own expense. CRUVELLI IN VERDI'S NEW OPERA.-Mdlle. Sophie Cruvelli conquered universal admiration. All her efforts were appreciated and applauded-on several occasions the audience was electrified by the tones of her magnificent voice, which realises with equal effect those high inspirations that demand passion, force, and impulse, and those tender passages that require delicacy, taste, and a thorough knowledge of the art of singing. No one could reproach Mdlle. Cruvelli with exaggeration, so well did she know how to restrain her ardent nature. Every one must hear her sing the romance of the fourth act, the bolero of the fifth, and the final trio, in which she gives out accents so profoundly dramatic-every one must see her play the character of Hélène, in which the expression of her countenance is so varied and so eloquent. Never has she enjoyed so great an opportunity of displaying the manifold resources of her rich organisation. The Vepres Siciliennes is a great triumph for Malle. Sophie Cruvelli. (Le Pays-Journal de l' Empire.) THE ANNA THILLON TOUR.-Mr. Case is negotiating with his provincial correspondents for a tour with a very attractive party, which is to take place in September next. It will consist of Anna Thillon, Augustus Braham, Farquharson, Richardson, and Case. THE MUSICAL UNION. THE Directors' Matinée took place on Tuesday with a miscellaneous programme of great interest, though of little novelty. Willis's Rooms were crowded with rank and fashion. No one can envy Mr. Ella his success, since it has been the result of since its tendency is to elevate the taste of the higher classes and untiring perseverance; nor the Musical Union its prosperity, to aid the progress of good music. It is almost enough, on the present occasion, to specify the contents of the programme and add the names of the executants, with a general verdict of unqualified praise both for the music and the performance. The selection was as follows: Quartet, in D. No. 63 Quintet, E flat Minor. No. 92 Song. "Laura" Sonata. Op. 47. Piano and violin Solo. Violoncello. (MS.) Marino Faliero Haydn. Trio. (Scherzo, Trio, and Finale) E minor. Op.119 Spohr. Solo. Contrabasso. La Sonnambula Bottesini. The executants were Herr Ernst and Mr. Cooper (first and second violins), Mr. Hill (viola), and Signor Piatti (violoncello)— an unsurpassable quartet-M. Charles Hallé (pianoforte), and Signor Bottesini (double-bass.) The quartet and quintet went to perfection. The last is one of Hummel's best pianoforte works. The three movements from Spohr's first pianoforte trio were equally happy. M. Hallé was in his finest play. One of the grandest performances of the concert was that of the same pianist and Herr Ernst in the Andante and last movement of Beethoven's renowned sonata dedicated to Kreutzer. Another equally remarkable, though of a different class, was the doublebass solo of Signor Bottesini, a prodigy of execution and taste. Herr Reichardt's singing formed a most agreeable contrast to the instrumental pieces. Rastrelli's "Laura" (who is Rastrelli ?) is a good song in its way; but that of Mendelssohn, which Herr Reichardt sang with perfect sentiment, is an inspiration. Signor Fiori played the accompaniments both to the solos and vocal pieces very well. There were more than thirty pieces, and several encores. Signor Mario was encored in "Angiol d'Amore;" the same compliment was paid to the quintet from Cosi fan Tutte, "Di scrivermi ogni giorno," sung by Mesdames Grisi and Bosio, and Signors Mario, Tamburini, and Lablache, and to Mdlle. Jenny Ney, Miss Dolby, Duo Concertante for clarionet and contra-basso-the composition of Signors Gardoni and Belletti in the quartet, with chorus, "Alziam gli evviva," from Euryanthe. A fine performance of a Bottesini-by the composer and Signor Belletti, demands especial notice; and as a curiosity may be mentioned a piece for four performers on two pianos, composed by M. Ascher, pianist to the Empress of the French, entitled "Andante and Allegro Marziale." This was played with dashing effect by the author, with Mr. Lindsay Sloper, Herr Pauer, and Mr. Benedict as co-operators. The chorus had nothing assigned to it but the well-known prayer from Masaniello. The theatre was crowded in every part by a fashionable and distinguished audience, such a one, indeed, as only Mr. Benedict can bring together; and the concert, long as it was, (upwards of four hours' in duration) seemed to please so universally that the majority of those present, it may be safely surmised, could willingly have sat through another of the same dimensions before going home to dinner. MR. AGUILAR'S MATINEE MUSICALE.-A numerous and fashionable audience assembled at Willis's Rooms, on Thursday, on the occasion of the morning concert given by the talented composer and pianist, Mr. Aguilar. The programme was remarkable for variety and interest. Beethoven's Pianoforte Sonata in G (Op. 29), and Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso were among the "classical" pieces. The sonata was executed, from memory, with great ability, by Mr. Aguilar-who, this year, is playing better than ever; while the popular Andante and Rondo exhibited in the most satisfactory manner the force and brilliancy of his execution. Not the least interesting features of the concert were certain contributions from the pen of Mr. Aguilar himself. These comprised a trio for pianoforte, two vocal ballads, and a serenade. The trio has been played before in public. It is a work of high pretension, and displays invention no less than the experience of a thoroughly practised musician. The first movement-an allegro, full of vigour and animation-is perhaps the best, although the graceful melody MR. BENEDICT'S CONCERT.-The annual entertainment pro- of the adagio cantabile, and the vivacity of the last movement vided by Mr. Benedict for his numerous patrons, came off on cannot fail to be admired. The trio was admirably played by Friday afternoon (the 14th instant), as of late years, at the Royal the composer, Herr Ernst, and Signor Piatti, and received with Italian Opera, of which establishment the whole personnel (band, loud applause. The concert-solo for the flute was written exchorus, and principal singers), excepting Mr. Costa, had been pressly for Mr. Pratten, whose performance was worthy of his engaged. The duties of chef-d'orchestre were sustained by Mr. reputation. The many effective passages for the instrument, and Benedict himself, assisted by Mr. Alfred Mellon. The band had the pleasing character of the motivi, must recommend this not a great deal allotted to it, the overture to Oberon, the march composition to all amateurs of the flute. The "Bolero," an from the Prophète, and Mr. Benedict's overture to The Tempest, elegant and well-written bagatelle, was capitally played by being the only orchestral pieces in the programme. Among the Mr. Aguilar, and much applauded. The two ballads are called most important and interesting features of the concert, was a "Annie," and "Sing on ye little birds." The first charmingly selection from the works of Mr. Benedict, comprising "Andante unaffected-was sung very prettily by Madame Ferrari; the and Rondeau for pianoforte," two part-songs for female voices, second, more plaintive and expressive, was done every justice to ballad from the opera of the Gipsy's Warning, a new Tyrolienne, by Sig. Ciabatta. The serenade, "The stars are brightly beamand the overture last named. The overture to The Tempest, ing," which has greater pretensions than any of the ballads, was the part-songs and the Tyrolienne were heard for the first time well sung by Mr. Miranda. One of the best things in the in London, although the overture was played with great success concert was Herr Ernst's performance of his own exquisite at the Norwich Festival last year. Mr. Benedict should have" Nocturne Sentimentale," which was redemanded by the whole introduced it to his metropolitan friends long ago. It is audience, and repeated. The vocal music-in addition to that worthy of his reputation, being highly characteristic already mentioned-was assigned to Mdlle. Anna Bockholtz, and dramatic. A better performance could not have been Mad. and Sig. Ferrari. Mr. Frank Mori accompanied the vocal desired, Mr. Benedict directing the orchestra. The "Andante music with ability. and Rondeau," which is brilliant and graceful, was played to perfection by the composer. Madame Rudersdorff sang the popular ballad, "Scenes of my youth" (Gipsy's Warning), with much expression. The part-songs-"The forest home,' and "The warbler of the forest"--both genuine specimens of what might be termed "woodland melody," and both inimitably sung by Mesdames Clara Novello, Viardot, and Dolby-were unanimously encored. The Tyrolienne, called "Il Tramonto"cheerful exhilarating "mountain" air-was exquisitely sung by Madame Bosio, and applauded with fervour. The rest of the concert consisted of a long and well-varied programme, in which all the celebrated singers of Covent-Garden lent their assistance. MISS ANICHINI'S CONCERT.-This annual fête came off on Monday morning, the 11th instant, at Granard Lodge, Roehampton, the seat of Lady Vassall Webster. Miss Anichini, who is singing still better than last year, provided for her patronsamong whom she counts a long list of rank and fashion-a most excellent programme, and was assisted by the following artists:vocalists-Miss Alleyne, Mesdames Gassier, Amedei, De Luigi, Messrs. Gassier, Burdini, Signors Bettini, Ciabatta, Gardoni, and Belletti; instrumentalists-Signor Piatti (violoncello), W. R. S. Pratten (flute), and M. Ascher (pianoforte). MM. Vera, Pilotti, and Benedict, were conductors. The weather was glorious, the company numerous and brilliant. MRS. JOHN MACFARREN'S SECOND MATINEE-To conciliate such two widely-separated divisions of the public as the lovers of classical and popular music is not easy. Mrs. John Macfarren, however, is successful in her endeavours to please both the uninitiated and the connoisseurs. The programme of her last concert at the New Beethoven Rooms, on Saturday morning-comprised Mozart's quartet in G minor, for pianoforte, violin, viola, and violoncello, excecuted by Mrs. John Macfarren, Messrs. Watson, Clementi, and Aylward; Beethoven's pianoforte and violin sonata in G (Op. 30), by Mrs. John Macfarren and Herr Ernst; and Mendelssohn's Andante con variazioni (Op. 83, posthumous works, No. 2), for two performers on one pianoforte, played by Mrs. John Macfarren and Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett. These all went well, particularly the two last. Ernst, the incomparable violinist, could hardly have met with a more earnest and intelligent partner in the glorious sonata of Beethoven than Mrs. John Macfarren, who played her very best. Mendelssohn's posthumous work was originally composed for one performer, but subsequently arranged for two, and performed by the author and Mr. W. Sterndale Bennett, at a concert given by the latter, in 1844. The theme is lovely, and the variations are ingenious and fanciful. It was admirably played. Mrs. John Macfarren's solos were Thalberg's fantasia on L'Elisir d'Amore, Dohler's "Nocturne," and Prudent's "Le Réveil des Fées," in which her more strictly mechanical dexterity was demonstrated to advantage. Mrs. Macfarren has made good use of her time since last year, and has greatly improved. Ernst played two of his "fugitive" pieces"Allegretto" and "Notturno"-in his most finished manner. We have no objection now and then to see Ernst in a comparatively careless mood, as we like to hear Mario, now and then, when indifferent whether he sings absolutely well or so so. On the present occasion, however, Ernst was in one of his most serious moods; and, like Curran's Irishman, "he hadn't a single fault to recommend him." The vocal music was for the most part good. Mr. Miranda has a pleasing voice, and sings with taste. "Il mio tesoro," however, is at present beyond his means. "Una furtiva lagrima," or Angiol d'amore," would have been better. Mdlle. Jenny Bauer gave an expressive reading of Mozart's "Deh vieni, non tardar;" Mr. Weiss delivered his own song, "The Village Blacksmith," famously; and Miss Stabbach sang in her most charming manner Schubert's "Margaret at the spinning-wheel" and "Sweet Home." Mdlle. Jenny Bauer also introduced Mr. G. A. Macfarren's graceful song "Far over the ," which she sang with great animation. Mr. Walter Macfarren accompanied the vocal music. sea," of Cambridge, the Princess Mary, and a host of "fashionables" were present. MADAME BASSANO AND HERR KUHE.-These well-known professors gave their annual concert together, on the morning of the 11th instant, before a crowded and fashionable audience. Herr Kühe, as a pianist and a teacher of the piano, has attained a high position in this country, to which his talent and industry have justly entitled him. He played several times in the course of the concert, among other things, a clever fantasia, of his own composition, on airs from L'Etoile du Nord, and a brilliant "Etude de Concert," besides Prudent's pretty Caprice, called "Les Naïades." Herr Kühe is a sound pianist, and each of these pieces displayed his powers to great advantage, though the more seriously inclined among the audience admired his playing still more in a trio of Beethoven, in which he was assisted by Herr Ernst and M. Paque, and the performance of which was wholly unexceptionable. Madame Bassano-long known and esteemed as one of our best concert contraltos-sang Beethoven's beautiful air, "In questa tomba," remarkably well, besides the ballad "Far away," and the pretty duet by Campana, "Una sera d'Amore," with her sister, Miss Theresa Bassano, a young and promising, though very nervous aspirant. The rest of the programme comprised an almost interminable series of well-known vocal pieces, in which, besides the concert-giver and her sister, Mesdames Clara Novello and Weiss, Miss Stabbach, M. and Mad. Gassier, Madlle. Emile Krall, Herren Reichardt and Formes and Mr. Weiss, took part. There was also a violoncello solo by M. Paque, a harp solo by Mr. John Thomas, and a fiddle solo by Herr Ernst, all good in their way, the last especially. The conductors and accompanyists were Messrs. Gollmick, Berger, Lehmeyer, and Kühe. The concert gave great satisfaction. MR. H. C. COOPER'S FOURTH AND LAST SOIREE came off at the New Beethoven Rooms last evening. The instrumentalists, were Messrs. Salaman and H. Baumer (piano), Messrs. Cooper and Kreutzer (violin), Mr. Webb (viola), and Herr Hausmann (violoncello); the vocalists, Miss Milner, Messrs. Benson and Frank Bodda. The chief pieces were quartet in E flat (Mendelssohn), No. 3, op. 44; quartet in C. minor (Beethoven), No. 4; Kreutzer Sonata (Beethoven); and duett in E minor (Spohr), for violin and tenor. The vocal selection was good, and the performance generally unexceptionable. PIANOFORTE RECITALS OF M. CHARLES HALLE.-At the first of these introductory performances on the 31st ult., M. Hallé introduced the following pieces :-Sonata, in A, Op. 2, No. 2, Beethoven; fantaisie chromatique and fugue, Bach; variations in A major, Mozart; sonata in E minor, Op. 90, Beethoven; HERR CARL DEICHMANN gave his Annual Morning Concert, presto scherzando in F sharp minor, Mendelssohn; and studies on Saturday last, at the Hanover Square Rooms. The vocalists in A flat, F minor, and G flat, Chopin. At the second (on the were Mdme. Clara Novello, Mdlle. Emile Krall, Sig. Bianchi, 15th inst.) he performed the sonata in D, Op. 10, No. 3, Beeand Signor Belletti;_the instrumentalists (pianoforte) Herr thoven; adagio in E, and finale scherzo in A flat, from Op. 71, Ad. Schloesser and Herr Ernest Pauer, (violin) Messrs. Rees Dussek; rondo andante, in A minor, Mozart; grand sonata, in E and Deichmann, (viola) Mr. Vogel, (violoncello) Messrs. Paque flat, Op. 81, (Les Adieux, L'Absence, et le Retour), Beethoven ; and Haussmann; and the conductors Messrs. F. E. Bache and serenade, in C sharp minor, Op. 56, Heller; some Lieder ohne Francesco Berger. Herr Deichmann, who has been known in Worte of Mendelssohn; and Berceuse, in D flat, Op. 57, and London for some time as a violinist of merit, must be praised for mazurkas of Chopin. The whole of Dussek's sonata might have his musician-like performance in a clever quartet for piano, been given. The best movement (the minuet and trio) and the violin, tenor, and violoncello, by Kufferath, a fantaisie caprice, most elaborate (the first allegro) should not have been omitted. by Vieuxtemps, and the andante and finale of Mendelssohn's Stephen Heller's serenade was extremely interesting. Let us concerto (the orchestral accompaniments to which were played recommend to M. Hallé the Elegy on the Death of Prince Ferdiby stringed instruments and pianoforte), which last was also the nand, Dussek's best work. The Recitals," which take place at best. The applause at the conclusion was as warm as it was M. Hallé's residence in Belgravia, are, as they deserve to be, well deserved. Herr Deichmann also played a fantaisie humor-eminently successful. Here, perhaps, is the proper place to add istique, of his own composition, which abounds in difficult pas- that M. Hallé has been appointed teacher of the pianoforte to sages and is very effective for the instrument. Mr. Haussmann the royal children, in the place of Mrs. Anderson, who, we unplayed a violoncello fantaisie on Scotch airs with his usual derstand, is about to retire into private life. In consequence of success; and the pianoforte solos performed by Herr Pauer (a this enviable distinction, our Manchester friends will regret to lied ohne worte of Mendelssohn, and an étude by Taubert) were know that M. Hallé will be compelled to reside altogether in the greatly admired. Mdme. Novello, in a duet from Paer's Agnese metropolis. with Sig. Belletti, was much applauded, and in a romanza, by Schimon, "Lidi Amate," was encored. Mdlle. Emile Krall made a favorable impression in a popular air by Lachner, accompanied on the violoncello by M. Paque, and a duet from Hadyn's Creation, with Signor Bianchi, who has a good barytone voice. The concert altogether gave satisfaction. The Duchess THE SOCIETY OF FEMALE MUSICIANS.-The annual concert of this society took place on Monday, as usual, at the Hanoversquare Rooms, in presence of a crowded audience. EMS.-Madame Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt and her husband intend passing a short time in this beautiful and secluded watering-place on the banks of the Lahn. M.PAQUE'S SOIREE.-M. Paque, the violoncellist, gave a concert at the New Beethoven Rooms, on Wednesday evening. The vocalists were Misses Stabbach and Smith, Mdlle. Emile Krall, Madame Mortier de Fontaine, Messrs. Seymour, Burdini, and Bottura; the instrumentalists, M. Sainton (violin), Master Arthur Napoleon (pianoforte), and Signor Piatti, M. Paque, Herren Hausmann and Engelcke (violoncello). The audience, mostly composed of ladies, were more attentive than enthusiastic (of course). The best performances of the evening were a solo on the violin, composed and executed by M. Sainton; Mercadante's quartet for four violoncellos, called "La Poesia;" and M. Paque's fantasia, "Hommage à Bellini," played by the composer. The quartet went wonderfully well, but is more curious than anything else. The audience, no doubt, would have preferred a solo from Signor Piatti. Master Arthur Napoleon's performance of Thalberg's fantaisie on La Straniera showed much cleverness, but we were sorry to hear him play such rubbish. Among the vocal pieces was "Kathleen Mavourneen,' admirably sung by Miss Stabbach. The conductors were Messrs. Maurice Levy, Schloesser, Ganz, and Berger. A PRIVATE PERFORMANCE OF PIANOFORTE MUSIC, by pupils of Mr. W. Dorrell, took place at the residence of that talented professor (4, Nottingham-place), on Thursday morning. The pupils were all ladies, excepting one, Mr. Baumer, who formerly studied under Mr. Dorrell at the Royal Academy of Music. The pianoforte pieces in the programme were Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso in E minor; Deux Etudes, by C. Mayer; a sonatina of Weber, with violin; a Largo and Allegretto from one of Mozart's sonatas for piano and violin; Pauer's Cascade, and Weber's Polacca Brillante. The pieces most applauded were Mozart's Largo and Allegretto, Pauer's Cascade, and Weber's Polacca. The programme was varied by two vocal pieces, and Mr. Blagrove played a solo on the violin between the parts. Mr. Redfearn sang "Adelaida," and Misses Whyte and Spiller, "Sull' aria." At the end of the performance, Mr. W. Dorrell and Mr. Blagrove played in a masterly manner a duet for pianoforte and violin. The friends of the pupils mustered in numbers, and the rooms were well filled. The performances afforded universal satisfaction, and the remarkable proficiency of the pupils speaks highly in favour of Mr. Dorrell's method of instruction. MR. AND MADAME R. S. PRATTEN gave a matinée musicale on Tuesday, the 19th, at the residence of Lady John Somerset, 13, Eccleston-square, under the patronage of Her Grace the Duchess of Wellington, Her Grace the Duchess of Hamilton, the Marchioness of Ailsbury, the Marchioness of Hastings, the Marchioness of Ely, etc, etc. They were assisted by Mad. Anichini, Mdlle. Emile Krall, Miss Dolby, Miss Fanny Rowland, and Sig. Beletti, as vocalists; and Mr. F. Edward Bache as solopianist. Madame Pratten played two solos on the guitar-Lord Raglan's March" and Paganini's "Carnaval de Venise"-which appeared to afford much satisfaction. She also performed a new fantasia from Les Huguenots, on the concertina, written expressly for Lady John Somerset by Mr. R. Sidney Pratten. Mr. Edward Bache presided at the pianoforte. AMATEUR MUSICAL SOCIETY. Ar the annual meeting of the Orchestral Members, held on Monday, June 4th, 1855, at the Hanover-square Rooms, Lord Gerald Fitz-Gerald in the chair, the following resolutions were agreed to:-"That Mr. Henry Leslie be requested to act as conductor in 1855-6, and that the cordial and sincere thanks of this meeting be offered to him for his valuable services during the past season." "That the committee of management be increased, and the following gentlemen shall form the committee for the ensuing season: The Lord Gerald Fitz-Gerald, Mr. Edward Jekyll, Colonel F. W. Hamilton, Mr. Henry Leslie, Mr. S. W. Waly, Mr. Alfred A. Pollock, Mr. Henry E. Tatham, Mr. Bonamy Dobree, jun., Lieut.-Col. Patrick Paget, and M. Augustus Oliver Massey." "That Mr. John D. Pawle, and Mr. Charles Sparrow be requested to act as auditors of accounts in the ensuing season. "That Mr. Val. Morris and Mr. Alexander Leslie be requested to act as managers of the orchestra." "That no person conduct at the concerts of the Society, excepting the conductor chosen by the members, unless at the invitation of the committee." "That there be eight weekly preliminary meetings of the Society in the Hanover-square Rooms, commencing on Monday, October 29th, 1855, and ending Monday, December 16th, 1155, two of which shall be concerts of the Society." That the thanks of the Society be given to Mr. Thomas Martin, for the handsome manner in which he has met the views of the Society." "That the thanks of the meeting be given to Lord Gerald Fitz-Gerald, for his courteous and able conduct in the chair." PROPOSED TRIBUTE TO THE MEMORY OF THE LATE SIR HENRY ROWLEY BISHOP.-It being proposed to erect a monument to the memory of the late Sir Henry Rowley Bishop, the friends of the invited to aid by their contributions the accomplishment of this lamented composer, and the public generally, are respectfully object; and the committee appointed to superintend the arrangements, consisting of Sir George Smart, Mr. Mitchel, Dr. Daniels, and Mr. Addison, earnestly hope this appeal will not fail to secure the erection of a suitable record in honour of one who by his skill in his profession earned extended fame and spread deep gratification through a wide circle. Subscriptions will be received by Messrs. Boosey and Sons, at the office of The Musical World, 28, Holles-street. BEAUMONT INSTITUTION.-The first concert of the "Musical Debutante Society" took place at the above locality on Monday evening. This society has been recently estatablished with the object of bringing forward young artists. No doubt, as the programme avers, "great difficulty besets the musical student in coming before the public"-unless lucky enough to have an influential master. The "Debutante Society" will give every singer and every player a chance, and who knows, but from the East may arise a new star, in whose radiance all the western luminaries will be lost? The names of the artists on Monday evening, were almost all unknown; the vocalists were Misses ROYAL ACADEMY OF MUSIC.-The chamber performances in the namara, and Messrs. G. B. Allen, G. T. Hartley, E. West, Annie Seyfried, Kathleen Carter, Annie West and Emily Macinterior of the institution are proceeding successfully. On Tuesday morning, Spohr's charming opera, Azor and Zemira-Miss Kate Delany (pianoforte), Herr Borschitzky (violin), and H. Russell, R. S. Jones, and R. Pearson; the instrumentalistsso successful at Covent Garden many years ago, with Miss Herr Schreiner (flute). Mr. Edwin West was conductor. The Inverarity and the Misses Cawse, etc. was performed entire, to the great entertainment of the friends and well-wishers of the concert, in general, passed off well, but we should advise the directors to avoid in future overtures arranged for piano, violin, students. The following was the distribution of the dramatis and flute, since such performances must tend to throw discredit on an institution which has a good aim, and deserves success. STOURBRIDGE.-Mrs. Bull's evening concert took place at the NotwithTalbot Hotel Assembly Room, on Tuesday last. standing the popularity of the bénéficiaire in Stourbridge, the attendance was small, and, like the weather just past, colder than Christmas. Nothing daunted, however, at the coldness of the audience, or the preference shown by the good townsfolk for Mr. Bunn's exhibition of "Squibs and Crackers" at Dudley Castle, Mrs. Bull sang in her best manner, and deserved loud applause, if she did not obtain it. She was assisted by Mrs. John Hayward, who was encored in the ballad "I cannot mind my wheel;" Mr. Baker, who sang "My pretty Jane," with great taste; Mr. Pursall, who gave a song entitled "The Sailor's persona:Zemira Fatima Lesbia Azor Ali Scander Saggarah . Miss Whyte and Miss Spiller. Miss Banks and Miss Wilkinson. Miss Mackenzie and Miss Wilkinson. Mr. Peed. Mr. Walter Bolton. Mr. Wallworth and Mr. G. Dolby. Miss Fosbroke. Master Isaac. Mr. G. Dolby. The execution was, for the most part, very creditable, and the charming little song, "Rose softly blooming"-the sister ear-ring to "Voi che sapete"-was very well sung by Miss Whyte, and encored. grave," in a style worthy of a better composition; and Mr. HARRINGTON, PARKER, and CO., WINE AND SPIRIT Thomas, the possessor of a good bass voice, which he evidently knows how to use. The last-named artist sang "Largo al factotum," with much spirit, but it failed to elicit the slightest notice. Rossini is not in high feather at Stourbridge. The concerted music went well, particularly Müller's quartet Spring's delights," which was encored. Mr. John Cheshire's harp performances were entitled to praise. His second solo, La Danse des Fées, was encored. Mr. J. A. Baker acted as conductor and accompanyist. BERLIN.-At the Royal Opera, Mdlle. Tietjens has appeared in Les Huguenots and Martha to full houses, in spite of the warm weather which generally empties the theatre at this time of year. A young pianist, Malle. Natalina Villa, from Milan, made her début before a Berlin public at a matinée musicale given by Herr Bock. She has promise, but that is all. On the representation of Herr von Hülsen, intendant of the theatres royal, the King has increased the salaries of the subordinate members of the orchestra, chorus, etc., at the OperaHouse. A series of concerts, similar to those of last year, will be given this season, for the benefit of retired members of the military bands, their widows and children. All the regiments at present in Berlin will lend their assistance. DUSSELDORF.-The committee of the recent musical festival, have presented Madame Jenny Lind-Goldschmidt, who gave her services gratuitously, with an album, embellished by Herr Schrödter. The goddess of the Rhine, Lorely, is pourtrayed giving her harp to Madame Goldschmidt, who is reclining on a cloud. Around the margin are the Knight of the Swan, scenes from the Creation and Paradies und die Peri, busts of Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, and other celebrated masters. At the head of the page are the arms of the three Rhine cities-Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Aix-la-Chapelle-where the festival is held alternately, and, at the foot, a view of Düsseldorf. MAGDEBURG.-The twenty-fifth anniversary of the Provinzial Liedertafel went off with éclat on the 2nd and 3rd instant. The Singvereine of Berlin, Halle, Barby, Zerbst, Dessau, and Köthen, amounting to about 280 persons, assisted. The principal solo singers were Herren Böttcher and Von den Osten. Wines, pure, and of the finest quality, at prices not exceeding those charged for ordinary Wines. HARRINGTON, PARKER, and CO. would call especial attention to their Pale and Golden Dinner Sherries, as under :-IMPERIAL PINTS 298. to 34s. per dozen, or bottled in reputed Quarts, 388. to 45s. per dozen. Agents for ALLSOPP'S PALE and INDIA ALES. HEINRICH WERNER begs to announce that he will give his GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the Queen's Concert Rooms, Hanover-square, on Saturday, June 30th, assisted by eminent artistes. Further particulars will be duly announced. Tickets, 7s. 6d; Reserved Seats, 10s. 6d. ; to be had at the principal music warehouses and libraries, and of Heinrich Werner, 17, Rathbone-place, Oxford-street. MUS USICAL UNION.-H R.H. Prince Albert, Patron.Tuesday, June 26th, Half-past Three, Willis's Rooms. Quartet, E flat, Op. 50-Spohr. Sonata, Piano and Violin, in F-Beethoven. Quartet, No. 7, E minor, Op, 59-Beethoven, Solos, Pianoforte. Artists-Ernst (his last performance this season), Cooper, Hill, and Piatti; Phanoforte, Mrs. Joseph Robinson (from Dublin). Visitors' Tickets to be had of Cramer and Co., Chappell and Ollivier, Bond-street. The eighth and last Matinée will take place July 10th. J. ELLA, Director. BAROT ARON CELLI'S MATINEE MUSICALE will take place on Wednesday, the 27th June, at Willis's Rooms, to commence at Three o'clock. REGONDI's NEW MUSIC for CONCERTINA and PIANO, admirably arrranged forA mateurs. Les Huguenots, four numbers, 3s. each. Robert le Diable, three, 3s. each. Puritani, two, 4s. each. Lucia, two, 4s. each. Ernani, three, 3s. each. . Rigoletto, three, 3s. each. Sonnambula, six numbers, 3s. each.--Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street. LECTURE HALL, CROYDON. Mr. GEORGE RUSSELL has the honour to announce that he will give au EVENING PERFORMANCE of Classical and Modern Pianoforte Music on Wednesday, June 27, 1855. Vocalist: Madame Clara Novello.-Concertina and Guitar: Signor Giulio Regondi. -Violin: Herr Goffric.-Violoncello: M. Pâque.-Pianoforte: Mr. George Russell. Prices of admission: Stalls, 7s.; Boxes, 5s.; Area, 3s.; Upper Boxes, 1s. ed.; Gallery, 1s., to be obtained of Mr. Thomas Weller, Music-seller, 2, High-street, Croydon. THE HE LONDON ORCHESTRA. Conductor, Mr. FRANK MORI; Leader, Mr. THIRLWALL. Including Messrs. Barret, Lazarus, Baumann, Clinton, Lovell Phillips, Prospère, Mount, Mann, Cioffi, Zeiss, Tolbecque Nadaud, Chipp, &c. For terms apply to Mr. A. Guest, 1, Kingston Russell-place Oakley-square, Camden-town, or Messrs. Cramer, Beale, and Co., 201, Regent-street ST. T. MARTIN'S HALL-Mr. Alfred Mellon respectfully announces that the last Orchestral Union Concert this season will take place at the above Hall, on Friday evening, July 6. Vocalists-Mdlle. Emilie Krall, Miss Dolby, and Sig. Bianchi. Soloists-M. Alexander Billet, Mr. F. Edward Bache, M. Sainton, and Bottesini. Conductor-Mr. Alfred Mellon. Stalls, 7s. ; Reserved Seats, 5s.; Galleries, 2s. 6d. ; Area, 1s.; to be had at all the music shops, and of Mr. Mellon, 134, Long-acre. PROGRAMME OF SIGNOR MARRAS GRANDE MATINEE MUSICALE, on Monday, June 25th, 1855, at Three o'clock, at the Pavilion, Hans-place, Belgravia, late residence of Sir Francis Shuckburgh, Bart. The concert will be honoured by the presence of their Royal Highnesses the Duchess of Cambridge and the Princess Mary of Cambridge. Introduzione"La Luna, il Sol, le Stelle" (Puritani), Mad. Gassier, Signor Marras, Signor Bortura, and Signor Gassier-Bellini. Grande Fantaisie Harpe-Mdile. Louise ChristineOberthur. Romance-"Oh! jours heureux" (L'Etoile du Nord), Signor Belletti MISS E. STEELE, Vocalist (Soprano), begs to inform Megaphic-Solo Pinoforte, Melle vampa" (Trovatore), Miss Birch-Verdi. Rond friends and pupils that she has removed to 3, Royal Oak-terrace, West bourne-grove. et Speyer-Mendelssohn. Romanza e Barcarola"La desolazione," "Or che in cielo" (by desire), Signor Marras-Lillo, Donizetti. Aria-"Ah non credea" (Sonnambula), Mad. Gassier-Bellini. Tre Pensieri"Bolero," Signor Bel etti-"Duettino," Miss Birch and Miss Katherine SmithGassier-Iradier. Melodia-"Delizia," Miss Katherine Smith (first time)-Beethoven. Quartetto-"Bella figlia dell' amore (Rigoletto) Mad. Gassier, Mad. Bassano, Signor Marras, and Siguor Gassier-Verdi. Fantasia— Solo Contrabasso, Signor Bottesini-Bottesini. Terzetto-"La scena e un mare instabile (Scaramucci), Signor Belletti, Signor Gassier, and Signor Marras-Ricci. Cavatina Tacea la notte" (Trovatore). Mad. Lucia Escott-Verdi. Morceaux de Concert Solo Concertina, "Les Oiseaux," Signor Giulio Regondi-G. Regondi. Aria-"In questa tomba oscura," Mad. Bassano-Beethoven. Canzoncine Napolitane-Signor Marras. Aria-"Non più andrai" (Nozze di Figaro), Signor Bottura -Mozart, Chanson Andalouse-"La Jaca de Tercio pelo," Mad. Gassier-Iradier. Duettino e Terzetto-"Si la stanchezza" (Trovatore), Mad. Lucia Escott, Mad, de Luigi, aud Signor Marras-Verdi. Finale "Se mai più ved rei in vita" (Giulietta e Romeo), Tutti-Bellini. At the pianoforte, Signor Pilotti and Signor Čampana. Reserved seats, One Guinea To be had of Signor Marras, 2, Kensington-gore; aud at Messrs. Leader and Cock, 63, New Bond-street. MASTER ARTHUR NAPOLEON'S (the celebrated Signor and Mad, Massies (rst time) Marras. Duetto-"Tota de los Toreros," Portuguese Pianist) GRAND EVENING CONCERT, at the Hanover Square Rooms, on Friday, June 29, 1855, to commence at eight o'clock precisely. Vocalists-Madame Gassier, Mdlle. Krall, Madame Mortier de Fontaine, Signor Bettini, Mr Seymour, Signor Bottura, and M. Gassier. Pianoforte-Master Arthur Napoleon. Harp, Mdlle. Louise Christine; violin, Mr. Kettenus: violoncello, M. Paque. Conductors, Signor Campana and Herr Wilhelm Ganz. Master Arthur Napoleon will perform, in the course of the concert, Beethoven's Sonata Pastorale, a Grand Concertante Duet with M. Kettenus, Mendelssohn's Andante and Rondo Capriccioso, and Thalberg's Mosé in Egitto. Stalls, half-a-guinea; tickets, 7s. each; may be had at all the principal music warehouses, and of Master Arthur Napoleon, 30, Oxford-terrace, Hydepark. BIOGRAPHY.-The Life of John Sebastian Bach, with a Critical View of his Compositions, translated from the German of J. N. Forkel, author of "The Complete History of Music," &c. Price 4s., in boards. The above is a very valuable and instructive piece of musical biography, exhibiting, as it does, in a most striking manner, the result of great and original genius when united with untiring patience and perseverance. Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street. R. S. PRATTEN'S PERFECTED FLUTE (on the old system of fingering.) 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