Oldalképek
PDF
ePub

This may be the place to mention that a detailed analysis of the music will appear under the usual head of "Reviews."

We cannot conclude without a strong word of eulogy to Mr. Beverley, whose scenic displays in the Etoile du Nord are among the finest efforts of his pencil; and to Mr. A. Harris, whose superintendance of the mise-en-scène contributed no little to its

success.

The Huguenots will be given to-night, when Grisi and Mario make their last appearance this season. After all, the great prima donna has not, it seems, made up her mind to retire from public life for ever. Perhaps the enthusiasm she has once again created may have something to do with the matter; or, perhaps, Grisi stands in the same position as a great minister who lately retired from office-she has tendered her resignation to the public, and is only waiting for a competent successor. If this be true, we are likely to hear Grisi for a long time to come. Tant mieux.

The Etoile du Nord is to be played on Monday, for the fifth time (Lablache's last appearance), and on Tuesday, the Prophète,

for the first.

PARIS.

(From our own Correspondent.)

Not only is there no novelty in the musical world of Paris, but there is no prospect of a change before the middle of August. At the Grand-Opéra Les Vêpres Siciliennes alternates with the Prophète, and the receipts average 11,000 francs a night during each of the six evenings of the week the establishment is opened. Such a continued success is unprecedented in the history of the Académie Impériale de Musique, since by no process of cramming can the house be made to contain 12,000 francs. The OpéraComique is likewise reaping a rich harvest, Jenny Bell, Haydee, and L'Etoile du Nord, represented by Mesdlles. Caroline Duprez and Lefebre, and Mdme. Ugalde, filling the theatre to the roof every night. In addition to the fête at Versailles, which the Emperor will offer to your Queen on her first visit to Paris, and which will transcend in magnificence even those of Louis Quatorze, there will be superb balls at the Tuileries and Hôtel de Ville, and three dramatic representations are now being organised in her honour. The first will be at the Grand-Opéra, and will consist of Santa Chiara, the work of her brother-in-law, the Duke of Saxe-Gotha; the second will be Haydee, at the OpéraComique; and the third will take place at the Théâtre Français, to assist at which Mdlle. Rachel will return for one night, after fulfilling her engagement in London. Never has Mdlle. Rachel produced a more profound impression on the theatrical public of Paris than in the performances she has lately given at the Théâtre Français. She has been roused to action and energy by the success of Mad. Ristori; she has determined on giving proof that, as a tragedian, she is unapproached and unapproachable, and the verdict of the public has been unanimous and decisive. Even the Feuilletoniste of the Indépendance Belge, who with such forcible feebleness expends each week his petty store of stale jokes and vapid criticism in sneering at English manners— his knowledge of which is on a par with his familiarity with your language, and the latter may be measured by his spelling the word "shocking," which he used parenthetically last week, "shoking"-and in denying any merit to the dramatic talents of Mesdlles. Rachel or Cruvelli. Even this gentleman now admits that his "disputes with her will not prevent his rendering justice to her talents, and that this is due to her as a compensation" (mark the word)-" for his somewhat intractable frankness." Madlle. Rachel may well reply in the words of Napoleon in 1797, when the Austrian commissioners offered to recognise the French Republic: "The Republic is like the sun, which shines with its own light; the blind alone cannot see it." Rachel most assuredly shines with her own light, and her genius is not likely to receive an accession of splendour even from the " compensation" so generously offered to her.

Colonel Ragani retires from the direction of the Italian Opéra, having, like his predecessors, Ronconi, Corti, and Lumley, lost a large sum of money in the vain attempt at success. But, in truth, there is little chance of any lessee making money at the

Salle Ventadour, seeing the immense competition at unfair odds to which he is subjected. Not only do the Grand Opéra and the Opéra Comique receive large subventions from the government, but the lessees have both houses rent free, and now the Opéra is, managed by a paid agent, all risk being borne by the Imperial Government of France. What chance therefore can private enterprise expect against such tremendous competition, and who can furnish a purse so long as that of one of the greatest powers of Europe? Notwithstanding these very obvious considerations, another Italian, M. Calzado, nothing deterred by the fate of his countrymen, has determined on trying his chance, and has been accepted as lessee for the ensuing season.

A process of the greatest interest to all musicians who may desire to give concerts in Paris has just terminated. M. Strauss, director of the masked balls held at the Opéra during the past season, and who has nothing but his name in common with the celebrated but defunct maestro of Vienna, had been in the habit of borrowing the ideas of others, which he dressed up, sometimes in the form of quadrilles (as gipsies "disguise" other peoples' children), and sometimes transferred to waltzes, etc., which he published in his own name. The society of dramatic authors, who had acquired the copyright in the libretti of certain operas so dealt with by M. Strauss, accordingly summoned him before the "Tribunal Correctional de la Seine," for having without their permission appropriated to the purposes of his quadrilles certain airs of operas in which they had a copyright interest. The tribunal, however, dismissed their complaint, on the grounds-1st. That public balls could not be compared with concerts, seeing that music was but an accessory; 2nd. That the author of the words of an opera cannot object to a performance purely instrumental of the airs taken from that opera. Nothing daunted by this decision, the society at once appealed, and the superior court has now delivered its judgment, completely reversing it. The court declared that the execution in a theatre, converted for the occasion into a ball-room, of airs taken from an opera, and even of simple songs, must be assimilated to a dramatic performance, and that article 428 of the penal code, which was intended to guarantee the rights of authors against any performance of their works without their consent, was applicable to this case; that it mattered not whether the performance objected to was but partial, or even if it extended only to one air; that article 428 was applicable even though the entire work was not performed; and that a modification of the time of a musical composition in applying it to the exigences of dance music, could not be allowed to deprive an author of his rights. The court also decided, that the participation of the musician and the author of the libretto in composing an opera, constituted a common property therein for the benefit of one as well as the other, and thence it required the consent of both in order to dispose of the music or any of the airs, the death of one in no way interfering with the rights of the other. Consequently the Court condemned M. Strauss to pay to the Dramatic Authors' Society, by way of damages, fifty francs for each ball held at the Opéra during last season, and ordered him to pay the costs. The Marriage d'Olympe has been performed at the Vaudeville, where it will probably hold its place for some time to come, most people being led away by their curiosity to see a play of which everyone talks. Few of M. Augier's friends congratulate him on a success mainly due to this motive which carries crowds to see how such an author treats such a subject. But that the author of La Cigüe, Gabrielle, and Le Gendre de M. Poirier has made a descent on the ladder of dramatic fame admits of no doubt, Can a man touch pitch and not be defiled? The Emperor was present at the first performance, as was also the Prince Napoleon; the Ministers of State, Foreign Affairs, Public Instruction, and the Interior, were likewise to be seen. M. Auber represented the composers, MM. Merimeé, Scribe, and Alfred de Vigny, the Academy, for which M. Augier has more than once been proposed with indifferent success. Mesdlles. Rachel, Constance-from a passage in whose life it was thought M. Augier had largely borrowed-and Alice Théric did duty for the actresses, and every journalist of note might be seen within the walls of the Vaudeville.

The action of the piece commences at Berlin, where Mdlle.

Olympe Tavernier, with a longing common to her class, desires to marry and obtain a footing in the world. She discovers a booby of good family, whom she dupes and inveigles, and M. Henri de Puygiron makes her his wife. In order to avoid meeting with old acquaintances whose recognition might be disagreeable in her new sphere, Olympe announces her death through the medium of the newspapers; so Olympe est morte, vive la Comtesse de Puygiron. She proceeds with her husband to Spa, where she encounters an old friend in the person of a lorette, who, tapping her on the shoulder with the familiarity accorded to old friendship, whispers in her ear, after the masked ball fashion, "Je te connais, beau masque." The countess disdainfully eyes her from head to foot, but it is to no purpose, for she has forgotten to hide a mole on her neck, and she is fairly caught.

However she quits Spa, married, a countess, bearing one of the most renowned names in France, with £4000 a-year, and in due course she obtains admission into the circles of the great world in Paris. The Marquis de Puygiron, uncle to the husband, diplomatist and ambassador, who had conceived some suspicions with respect to a union kept secret from him, and who had not been enchanted at first sight of the lady, softens, mollifies, and presses her to his heart, when he learns she is the daughter of a Vendean royalist, who has sealed his principles with his blood. She is therefore gladly welcomed to the domestic circle of her husband, and surrounded with affection, respect, and esteem. But she pines and wearies, disgusted with the quiet of a life which has no charms for her, and longing for the excitement of the Bal Mabille, the theatres, or the petits soupers at the Maison Dorée, where no one, apparently, ever goes to bed all the year round. Accordingly she becomes pettish and intriguing, annoying her husband in a thousand ways, and awakening his suspicions by accepting a necklace from one of her admirers. She then, during her husband's absence, calls her friends from Paris to the country house of the uncle, and there in company with Montrigaud, one of her old lovers, and a bevy of fair frail ones, holds high orgy, getting drunk in a scene inspired by the success of that of the Dame aux Camélias; not content with this, she endeavours to debauch the mind of Henri's cousin, the granddaughter of the old Marquis, and at length the bandage falls from her husband's eyes. He consults his uncle, who hastens from Berlin, at which court he is ambassador of France, and he, disgusted at the manner in which his family name has been dragged through the mire, draws a pistol from his pocket and kills his niece-upon the stage the first night, but since then behind the scenes, to spare the feeling of the lorettes, by whom the theatre is frequented.

Here then is the sketch of a new drama of the courtesan school-Filles de Marbre, Dames aux Camélias, Baronnes du Demimonde, Lorettes éméritées, or by whatever name they are called, these plays are but the same theme with variations. Take a courtesan whose mind is degraded as her person; strip her of her brutal nature, her vicious habits, her depraved tastes, her degraded propensities, her debased, ignorant, and gangrened mind-supply her with generous sentiments, noble aspirations, unselfish desires, and some affections-surround her with a halo of interest-let her suffer from failing health, and a love she is unable to requite-and you have the receipt for some modern, heroine. M. Augier may say that—

"Vice is a monster of such hideous mien,

That to be hated needs but to be seen,"

but it is to be found that this is not the case with vice as represented on the stage, and the recollection of the orgy endures long after the moral has subsided into forgetfulness. The actors were excellent, and nothing could exceed the way in which the piece was put on the stage. Mdlle. Fargueil, the Marco of the Filles de Marbre, was Olympe, and played her part with a decency, tact, and moderation, which softened down all the more repulsive features of the character. Lagrange, as the husband, was natural; foolish at the outset, when under the influence of his wife's charms, dignified in the end when his reason had asserted its right. Malle. St. Marc made a charming

[ocr errors][merged small]

MEYERBEER AND THE BIRMINGHAM
FESTIVAL.

So long ago as the month of April, 1851, the Committee of the Birmingham Festival requested Meyerbeer to compose an Oratorio for the Festival of the following year. In his answer he said.

"I feel myself the more honoured by this step on your part, as I know from the voice of fame how much the Musical Festivals of Birmingham have always been distinguished, as well by the excellence of their musical execution as by the great masters called upon to produce new works for them. It is therefore with the most profound regret that I find myself forced to decline your flattering offer; having already accepted many engagements for new musical works which I am to deliver at fixed times, it would be impossible for me at present to undertake another."

Immediately after the last Festival, the Committee-regarding Meyerbeer (since Mendelssohn is dead, and Spohr has ceased to write) as the greatest composer of the time, and knowing the vast and comprehensive character of his genius-renewed their endeavours to obtain from him a great sacred work for the Festival about to take place. With this view Mr. Mason wrote to him in the end of the year 1852, but (owing apparently to Meyerbeer's numerous occupations, and his changes of residence) received no answer to his letters. Having resolved to seek an interview with him, Mr. Mason requested Madame Viardot to give him a personal introduction, and also to use her great influence with Meyerbeer in furtherance of the object which the Committee had so much at heart. This led to a correspondence with that accomplished lady which is not without interest. On the 13th of December, 1852, Madame Viardot wrote to Mr. Mason.

"I have seen M. Meyerbeer yesterday, and we have spoken about the Oratorio. He hogs of you not to take the trouble to look for a libretto for him. He is himself in search of one, and says that nobody can do that for him, because he knows the sort of subject allowed to be put into music, and he alone knows the new form he wishes to give to it. He begs me to add that as soon as he shall have found a libretto of his own convenience he will send it you to meet with your approbation. I have discharged my message with the most scrupulous fidelity. It is because it is sure to be good and quite new, and, when once settled, much better, I think too, to let M. Meyerbeer choose his own libretto, will have more chance of being composed."

In 1853 Mr. Mason had a personal interview with Meyerbeer, from Madame Viardot, dated the 12th of October, in which she without any definite result; and he afterwards received a letter says:

"I have at last seen Meyerbeer in Paris, and I communicate to you the only answer I could get from him about the Oratorio affair. My greatest desire,' he says, is to write a work for the next Birmingham it is impossible for me to take any resolution now and give any promise Festival; but having several other things of importance to work at now, whatever. My grand Opera is to come out in the same year as the Birmingham Festival, 1855, and it is still far from being finished. Oratorio, and if possible to write it. I will bring it myself to England, The only thing I can give my word for is, to look for a subject of the and ask for no other remuneration than the pleasure of knowing that it will be well performed. To give myself greater facility of finding a subject to my convenience, I will choose it short, so as to fill the second part of a morning performance. I shall require no particular singer. since I know that you are engaged. You will be the centre of the whole work, and any good soprano, tenor, and bass will do. Present my respects to Mr. Mason, to whom I ought to have written at the end of last June, but indeed I was poorly. Since then I have received none of his letters, and finally, I found that my answer was too awkward to be written. I preferred to wait until I could explain all my reasons to you.'-These are Meyerbeer's own words, with the only difference that they were uttered in good French, and that I have translated them into bad English."

Still anxious, however, to accomplish an object deemed so desirable, Mr. Mason again visited Paris last year, when he was

accompanied by another gentleman of the Committee, Mr. W. J. Beale. They had an interview with Meyerbeer, but could obtain no promise from him, though he expressed a wish that "un petit coin" should be kept for him at the Festival. Though, however, the Committee have been unsuccessful in their efforts to procure a work from him at this time, they have the best grounded hopes of obtaining one at a later period. We have the satisfaction of being able to state, that Meyerbeer, since his arrival in London, has expressed his earnest and anxious desire to write an Oratorio expressly for Birmingham, and has positively promised to be present during the approaching Festival, with the view of making himself well acquainted with the manner in which our great meetings are conducted, and with the orchestra, the chorus, the principal vocalists, the Hall, and all the musical resources of the place. We are sure that his desire to produce a work for us will be stimulated by his knowledge, from actual observation, of the magnificent manner in which it will be executed. And, to every lover of music, the presence among us of a man of such world-wide celebrity will be a source of the greatest curiosity and interest. We shall now, in pursuance of our plan, give some particulars of his life and splendid career. (From Aris's Birmingham Gazette.)

"LORD JOHN RUSSELL"-says our thin-shanked contemporary, Punch-" is in treaty with Dr. Wagner to compose some Music of the Future for his Reform Bill." (Given:-This joke-to find out its meaning.-ED. M. W.)

ITALIAN OPERA AT LIVERPOOL.-A series of five operatic performances, by subscription, is announced to be given at the Theatre Royal, Liverpool, on the evenings of the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th of August. The company, selected from the Covent Garden troupe, is as follows:-Mesdames Bosio, Viardot, and Marai, and Signors Tamberlik, Gardoni, Graziani, Tagliafico, and Polonini. Mr. Alfred Mellon will be the con

ITALY.-At Milan the only theatre now open is the Rè, at which Rossini's Gazza Lada was produced last week, with as much success as could be expected from the artistes who played in it. The Gazzetta Musicale laments the want of serious study on the part of modern singers in Italy, a state of things for which we ourselves have expressed regret over and over again, a regret which has been fully borne out by the majority of the new comers who have appeared from time to time on the boards of our own theatres. The next opera will be Cenerentola, which will be followed by Signor Muzio's Claudia. On Saturday the Theatre de' Felodramatici closed its doors with the Ariele of Signor Leoni, which seemed to have achieved a fair amount of popularity.

At Lucca a new opera, entitled Carlo di Viana, by Signor Angeloni, has been produced with great success-although the execution is described as having been very inferior. A new opera has also been given at Trieste, by Signor Mazzo, which was well received.

At Venice, Meyerbeer's opera Il Profeta has met with the most enthusiastic reception. It was produced on the 11th inst. The parts were filled by Signore Sanchioli and Carozzi, Signori Negrini and Nanni, the execution was excellent, and the decorations splendid.-The Italian papers say that Mr. Balfe is expected at Bologna, where he intends staying for some time.

THE MOVEMENT IN C. (DIVISION).—We see Mr. Hullah has just published a "Treatise on the Stave." We suppose it is dedicated to the Police in consequence of the striking and very superior powers of execution they have lately displayed with the Stave.-Punch. WIESBADEN.-Mad. Stradiot-Mende has appeared with success in

Fidelio.

ADVERTISEMENTS.

MADAME R. SIDNEY PRATTEN, Pro

their Concertina Classes are held, and where all their compositions may be had for

the above instruments.

Professor of Music and Singing, 47, Alfred-street, River-terrace, Islington, where letters respecting pupils or engagements may be addressed.

ductor, and Mr. Harris director of the mise-en-scène. The operas MR. ANDf the Flute, Guitar, and Concertina, 131B, Oxford-street; where will be Il Trovatore, Lucia di Lammermoor, Don Giovanni, Il Barbiere, with selections from Otello and Masaniello, TONBRIDGE.-The organ in the parish church, originally built by Samuel Green, in 1788, has been rebuilt by Messrs. Gray and MISS BLANCHE CAPILL-(Voice, Contralto), Davison. It is now a fine instrument, and has the advantage of equal temperament. On Sunday last it was opened by Mr. Gilbert (who presided) before one of the most numerous congregations ever seen in Tonbridge parish church. A choir of 27 voices performed, amongst other church music, the following anthems "In Jewry," Clarke; "In that day," Gilbert; and "Blessed be thou," Kent.

THE OPERA BANK OF ENGLAND.-The Morning Chronicle says:

MUSICIANS.-Wanted, under most advantageous con

ditions, One Hundred Brass Instrument Players, to join a Military Band in Her Majesty's Service. It is absolutely necessary that the men be either Germans, or speak the German language. Parties introducing musicians will be liberally compensated. Apply to Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street, Oxford. street, daily, between the hours of 10 and 4.

House, a respectable young man who has a knowledge of the general business, must write algood hand, as he will assist in keeping the books in the absence of the principal; he will be required to take part in the management. References required. Adress: A. B., care of Metzler and Co., 37, Great Marlborough-street, London.

"The Italian Opera House in the Haymarket has been named as the MUSIC TRADE-WANTED in a Wholesale London probable locale of the new West End Branch of the Bank of England." If, by some magical process of digging and " prospecting," all the precious metal buried in the Opera House might be once again produced, there would be ready money enough, and to spare, for all the purposes of the branch bank, without any supply from the city trunk.-Punch.

A SOIRÉE MUSICALE was given on Friday week, at the residence of Henry Greville, Esq., under the superintendance of Signor Schira, who presided at the pianoforte. The vocalists were Madame Bosio, Madame Sartoris, Madame Didée, The Misses McAlpine, Signor Mario, Signor Ciabatta, and Mr. Tennant. Among the more admired morceaux were the aria "Vieille sur eux," from the Etoile du Nord, sung by Madame Bosio, a romanza sung by Signor Oiabatta, and a very pretty duet by Signor Schira, "Sul sentier" nicely sung by the Misses McAlpine. Among the company present, were the Duchess and the Princess Mary of Cambridge, the Grand Duke and Duchess of Mecklen

O MILITARY BANDS.-Wanted, various Performers BAND, now forming under the auspices of His Worship the Mayor, (LieutenantColonel Fawcett) and a responsible committee. Applications for appointments to be addressed to A. J. Oury, Musical Director, No. 1, Old-Steyne, Brighton.

TO ORGANISTS.-Twenty-four Sketches for the Church

Persons desirous of becoming subscribers to this work are requested to forward their names to the Author, at the Royal Panopticon, Leicester-square, by the 15th of August, as on that day the subscription list will be closed.

CLERGYMEN and ORGANISTS.-A Young Man,

burg Strelitz, the Duchess of Wellington, the Marquis and Marchioness This bor educated in a Cathedral, and whose present engagement is

only on Sundays, desires to obtain an appointment in a Choir where there is a daily choral service. He possesses a powerful bass voice and a thorough knowledge of music; and, having studied under some of the first masters, can give instructions on the Violin and Violoncello. Permanency being the object sought, and the Advertiser having some private means, the terms would be moderate. The highest testimonials can be offered as to character and capability. Address A.G.B., Messrs. Brooke, Stationers, Lincoln.

of Aylesbury, the Earl and Countess of Wilton, and a host of fashion-
able amateurs, to whom the concert appeared to give entire satisfaction.
JENA. A sacred concert was given on the 26th ult., in the Stadt-
kirche, under the direction of Dr. Franz Liszt; the principal feature
being a mass, for men's voices, with obbligato organ accompaniments,
composed by that apostle of the "Future" art. At a dinner given to
Dr. Liszt by the Liedertafel, he was presented with a Latin diploma,
making him an honorary member of that institution. Dr. Gille, also, PRIVA

presented him with a handsome bâton, on which were engraved the
following words: "Dem Piloten Franz Liszt, zum 26 Juni, 1855."
Liszt should henceforth discourse of Wagnerism in Latin.

ATE

INSTRUCTION IN THE ART OF POETICAL ELOCUTION, as adapted to the several purposes of Speaking, Reading, and Singing. By the Rev. Hugh Hutton, M.A. Select Classes for the study of the elder English Poets, and the practice of General Elocution.—Address -No. 2, Provost-road, Haverstock-hill.

THE MUSICAL WORLD.

C. BOOSE'S NEW PATENT MODEL

[blocks in formation]

THE ARMY IN INDIA.

MESSRS. BOOSEY AND SONS have the honour to

announce that the Rotary Model which has been so much admired in their CORNET-A-PISTONS-uniting as it does such beauty of appearance with great freedom and richness of tone-is now applied also to their ALT-HORNS IN B FLAT AND E FLAT, which may be had on the model as above with the Valve action. BOOSEY and SONS take this opportunity of thanking their numerous friends for the patronage so liberally bestowed on their establishment, and assure them, with those Regiments they have not yet the honour to enrol on their books, that no exertion will be spared to give entire satisfaction. Their establishment boasts this advantage-that the various Instruments and NEW MODELS are made under the supervision of Mr. Boose, the experienced and talented Bandmaster of the SCOTS FUSILIER GUARDS, in whose Band they are tested before issued for sale.

MESSRS. BOOSEY AND SONS supply and manufacture every Instrument and article in connection with Military Music, and Drums and Fifes. To enumerate them, or give particulars in an advertisement, would be impossible. A prospectus, with drawings of the various models, has just been published, and will be sent to any regiment on application; but those having sufficient confidence in the prestige of Mr. BOOSE's name, and BOOSEY and SONS' establishment of nearly 40 years' standing, to entrust the selection of their Instruments entirely in their hands, may rest assured that the newest models and those best adapted for military purposes will invariably be sent, uniting the beauty of the French with the solidity of the English workmanship; and from the extent of their manufacture they can insure greater despatch in the execution of orders than perhaps any other firm.

THE SCALE OF PRICES IS FRAMED AS LOW AS POSSIBLE FOR FIRST-RATE INSTRUMENTS.

BOOSEY AND SONS can supply inferior Instruments of French and German manufacture considerably under the prices even of Boosé's, but these they do not recommend, and are quite convinced that the best are, in the end, the cheapest. Among those that have gained C. Boosé such a high reputation, they may enumerate their

COCOA AND BOXWOOD CLARIONETS,

With or without Rings;

THE ROTARY MODEL CORNET-A-PISTONS,
With both the Cylinder and Valve Action;

ALT-HORNS IN B FLAT AND E FLAT ON THE SAME MODEL;
VALVE TRUMPETS AND VALVE TROMBONES

ON VARIOUS MODELS;

EUPHONIONS AND BOMBARDONS
With Four Cylinders, or Four Valves, for One Hand;

CYLINDER & VALVE FRENCH HORNS, BASSOONS, OPHICLEIDES,

AND THEIR WELL-KNOWN

BASS BRASS DRUMS.
BANDMASTERS.

He

Mr. Boose's register only contains men of established talent and character. holds himself responsible for the ability of any he recommends. applying are requested to state full particulars as to salary, &c., also what instrument they wish the master to be a proficient upon, and whether they prefer a REGIMENTS GERMAN or an ENGLISHMAN.

No Commission charged to or received from either the regiment or

party engaged.

London: Boosey and Sons, Military Musical Instrument Manufacturers, and Music Publishers to Her Majesty's Army and Navy, the Honourable East India Company's Service, the Most Noble the Governor-General of India, their Excellencies the Governors of Bombay and Madras, &c., &c., 28, Holles-street, London.

491

MDME. ANNA THILLON, AUGUSTUS BRAHAM,

FARQUHARSON, RICHARDSON, GEORGE CASE. The above popular artistes will make a tour in the provinces in September next. respecting engagements should be addressed to Mr. George Case, at Messrs. Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street, London. Applications

HEREFORD MUSICAL FESTIVAL will be held in

the benefit of the Widows and Orphans of the Clergy of the Dioceses of Hereford, Gloucester, and Worcester. Under the especial patronage of Her Most Gracious Majesty the Queen. Principal Vocalists-Madame Grisi, Madame Clara Novello, Madame Weiss, Miss Dolby, Miss Moss, Mr. Sims Reeves, Signor Mario, Mr. Montem Smith, Mr. H. Barnby, and Mr. Weiss.-Programmes forwarded on application to Mr. G. Townshend Smith, Conductor.

[graphic]

LD CHORISTERS'

OLD

Meeting, July 30th, 1855.

GATHERING.-First Annual members to meet in the Jerusalem Chamber, Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, at Programme for the day. The performing half-past 9 o'clock. The Service in the Abbey to commence at 10. Mr. Turle will preside at the organ. sex side, by Steam Boat, at 12 o'clock, to London Bridge:-and leave the LondonThe meeting to proceed from Westminster Bridge, Middlebridge Railway Station for the Crystal Palace at 12. 50. The members to assemble at the Crystal Fountain at a quarter to 4, and then proceed to dinner. Mr. Goss, has kindly consented to take the chair at 4 o'clock precisely. (Signed) EDWARD J. HOPKINS, Chairman of Committee. IRMINGHAM MUSICAL FESTIVAL, in Aid of the August next. Principal vocalists:-Mad. Grisi, Mdlle. Angiolina Bosio, Mad. Rudersdorff, and Mad. Castellan, Miss Dolby, and Mad. Viardot Garcia; Signor Mario, Signor Gardoni, Herr Reichardt, and Mr. Sims Reeves, Signor Lablache, Mr. Weiss, and Herr Formes. Organist, Mr. Stimpson. Conductor, Mr. Costa. Outline of the Performances:

Tuesday Morning.-Elijah, Mendelssohn. Wednesday Morning.-Eli, an Oratorio composed expressly for this Festival, the words written by. W. Barthomolew-Costa.

Thursday Morning.-Messiah, Händel.

Friday Morning.-The Mount of Olives, Beethoven; the Requiem, Mozart; A Selection from Israel in Egypt, Händel.

Tuesday Evening.-Grand Concert, comprising Overture, Ruy Blas-Mendelssohn; Cantata, Leonora-Macfarren; Overture, Der Freischutz-Weber; Selections from Operas, &c.; Overture, Masaniello-Auber; Finale, Preghiera, Mosè in Egitto Rossini.

Wednesday Evening,-Grand Concert, comprising Symphony in A MajorMendelssohn; Overture, Leonora - Beethoven; Finale, Lorely-Mendelssohn; Selections from Les Huguenots, &c.-Meyerbeer; Priests' March, AthalieMendelssohn.

Thursday Evening.-Grand Concert, comprising Pastoral Symphony-Beethoven; Finale, L'Invocazione all' Armonia-H. R. H. Prince Albert; Overture, Guillaume Tell-Rossini; Selections from Le Prophète, L'Etoile du Nord, &c.Meyerbeer: Overture Ruler of the Spirits

[blocks in formation]

old system of fingering.) This instrument is universally acknowledged possess the most powerful tone, combined with perfect intonation, sweetness, and ease to the performer. Prospectus and testimonials on application to John Hudson, Manufacturer, 3, Rathbone-place.

[ocr errors]

PIANOFORTES.-To all who desire a First-rate Piano

at a moderate price. Messrs. Lambert & Co., lately removed from Percystreet to 314, Oxford-street, near Hanover-square, beg to call particular attention to their new Patent Repeater Check Action Pianofortes, and method of constructing the bracing, which they warrant not to give way in any climate. For purity of tone, easy and elastic touch, and durability, Messrs. L. and Co. have no hesitation in asserting that their Pianofortes stand unrivalled. They have received most numerous and flattering testimonies to this effect, from purchasers, both at home and abroad, and they feel confident, that their instruments have only to be tried to be appreciated. Mr. Lambert gained a prize for his Patent Cottage Piano at the Great Exhibition, and is the sole inventor of the Check Action.-Pianos taken in exchange, tuned, repaired, regulated, and lent on hire. Lists may be had on application.

FLUTES, by RUDALL and ROSE; a great variety, at

very moderate prices. Also, a Boehm Flute, by the same makers, to be SOLD, a bargain. Apply to Robert Cocks and Co., New Burlington-street, where may be seen a large assortment of Pianofortes, Violins, Harps, Machine Organs, &c. &c.

Several first-rate Violins, Tenors, Violoncellos, and Double Basses at very moderate prices. Violins, &c., at prices to suit all purchasers. Price Lists gratis, and postage free.

PIANOS for SALE.-Several brilliant-toned Piauos,!a little used, are to be sold on extremely reasonable terms. May be inspected at Robert Cocks and Co.'s extensive warehouses, 6, New Burlington-street, London.

N.B. A List gratis, and postage free.

BANK OF DEPOSIT, No. 3, Pall Mall East, London.

Established A.D. 1844. Parties desirous of INVESTING MONEY are requested to examine the Plan of this Institution, by which a high rate of interest may be obtained with perfect security. The interest is payable, in January and July, at the Head Office in London; and may also be received at the various branches, or through country bankers, without delay or expense. Peter Morrison, Managing Director. Prospectuses and Forms for opening accounts sent free on application.

[ocr errors][ocr errors]
[blocks in formation]

THE HE CONCERTINA, Manufactured by GEORGE CASE exclusively for Boosey and Sons. The Concertina possesses considerable compass-having a greater range than the flute, and (excepting the very highest notes, only used in very difficult and elaborate compositions) the same as the violin. Its tones are pure, sweet, and brilliant. It has great power of expression and execution; and is capable of producing a gradual increase and decrease of tone, not to be surpassed, and rarely equalled, on any other instrument. The capacity to play any music written for the violin, flute, or other musical instrument (if within its compass), with the ability to play music that cannot be attempted on any other instrument-enabling the performer to produce harmonies of two, three, four, or more parts, or, in fact, any combination of notes. These are the characteristic features of this elegant invention. From its intonation being always correct (unless when not in repair, which is seldom the case, if judiciously used), the tone easy to produce, and the keys lying entirely under the command of the fingers, it can be learned with much greater facility than other instruments. On this account it is particularly valuable to the amateur. The concertina may be used as a substitute for the violin or flute; and from its being the only portable instrument having a sustained or continued sound, which conventionalism allows te ladies, its value is materially increased. From these facts, and the facility of its acquirement, amateurs are enabled to take a part in concerted music of the highest order, which they would otherwise never have an opportunity of doing. Tenor and bass concertinas are likewise manufactured, upon which any music written for the viola or violoncello may be performed. They are frequently combined, and in quartets, septets, or even in larger numbers, they produce a beautiful effect; and, with music expressly arranged for them, a brilliant result is produced, which cannot be surpassed by any equal number of other instruments. The best concertina by Case is manufactured in ebony, with plated studs, price 12 guineas, with rosewood case. Also at 10, 8, 6, and 4 guineas each. All have double action and the full complement of notes. Case's Concertina Instructions is 10s. 6d. Orders from any part of the world forwarded to Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street, London, will

NEW CORNOPEAN TUTOR.Just published, receive immediate attention.

BOOSEY'S UNIVERSAL CORNOPEAN TUTOR, edited by Stanton Jones, containing the elements of music, with copious instructions in the art of playing the Cornet-à-Pistons, followed by a number of progressive lessons, popular solos, duets, &c. Price 6s. handsomely bound. The largest and cheapest work published for this instrument.

HE

MISCELLANY, edited by

FERDINAND PRAEGER'S

"Elfenmährchen" (Fairy

Tale), as performed by the composer at all his concerts on the Continent, the celebrated Gewandhaus Concerts at Leipzig, &c.-Published at Cramer, Beale, and Co.'s, Regent-street.

T'George Case. Subscription 243, per annum. A number is issued the 1st of VALUABLE MUSIC FOR SALE—A large quantity

21s. annum.

the month. Price to non-subscribers, 2s. 6d. Already published :-No. 1. Fantaisie sur Masauniello (Concertina and Piano), Auber; No. 2. Selection from the Creation (Concertina and Piano Concertante), Haydn; No. 3. Selection from Lucia di Lammermoor (Concertina Solo), Donizetti; No. 4. Fantaisie on Irish Airs (Concertina and Piano), National; No. 5. Selection of French Airs (Concertina and Piano), National; No. 6. Fantaisie on Guillaume Tell (Concertina and Piano Concert), Rossini.

[ocr errors]

EW CONCERTINA TUTOR.-CASE'S INSTRUCand arranged by Geo. Case. 10s. 6d.

NEW MUSIC FOR FLUTE AND PIANO.-BOOSEY'S

REPERTOIRE. By J. CLINTON and W. FORDE 22 Numbers are ready, including Verdi's Rigoletto (2 Nos.), 4s. each; Romeo and Juliet (1 No.), 48.; Königsberg Polka, and Electric Galop (1 No.), 3s.; Ernani (3 Nos.) 3s. each; Linda (3 Nos.), 3s. each; Sonnambulà (6 Nos.), 3s. each; I Puritani (3 Nos.),

3s. cach.

NEW FLUTE SOLOS.-Boosey's Flute Journal, com

prising 250 operas, songs, and dances. Price 123. handsomely bound, or 10 Nos., 1s. 6d. each.

NEW PRE[EW FLUTE INSTRUCTOR.-Just ready, price 6s.

CEPTOR, by John Clinton; containing the clements of Music, and a complete course of Instruction in the art of playing the Flute, with a long series of Exercises, Studies, and Popular Melodies, forming, at once, the CHEAPEST AND MOST COMPLETE WORK OF THE KIND EVER PUBLISHED.

NEW

[EW VIOLONCELLO SCHOOL.-ROMBERG (B.) Complete theoretical and practical school for the Violoncello, illustrated by figures representing the manner in which the violoncello should be arranged in order to facilitate the performance, and a portrait of the author, in boards, 30s.

PIANOFORTE METHOD.— MARSCHAN'S

IANOFORTE HAND-BOOK, a new, complete, and cheap school for

learning the elements of music, and acquiring a masterly execution on the Pianoforte. It contains the theory of music, all the Scales in both modes, and 91 Exercises, Studies, and Pieces.-Price 10s. 6d., in a large book.

NEW SINGING METHOD.-THE

UNIVERSAL

SINGING METHOD-a complete practical system for developing the voice on the true Italian Principles: containing Exercises, Solfeggi, &c., by the most Eminent Masters; with infallible rules for producing correct Expression, pure Intonation, and clear Pronunciation. Edited by JOHN WASS. 6s.

NEW MUSIC 2 of the most popular modern dances, as performed at [EW MUSIC FOR ORCHESTRA. Boosey's Orchestral

all the balls, theatres, and casinos, in London. Price 5s. each for full orchestra, and 38. 6d. each for septett. A catalogue to be had, postage free, from Boosey and Sons.

NEW

[EW MUSIC FOR MILITARY BAND.-Boosé's Military Journal (for Reed Band) is published on the 15th of each month, and contains every new Opera, with Dance Music and Songs. Price 15s. each number, or £6 68. per annum. A List of Contents on application.

NEW BRASS BAND. Month, price is. each number, or £3 3s. per annum. It includes Dance Music, Marches, Songs, and Operatic Melodies. A List of Contents on applicatlon,

[EW MUSIC FOR BRASS BAND.-Boosé's Brass

of accompaniments to Operas, and Oratorios, arranged from the full score for an Orchestre de Salon, or first and second violin, viola, flute, violoncello, and contra-basso; well worthy the attention of amateurs for their private musical parties, and of directors of classical chamber concerts. The collection consists of 3000 pages of beautiful and correct manuscript, in 20 vols., half-bound; and comprises Händel's Alexander's Feast and Dettingen Te Deum, Haydn's Seasons, Haeser's Triumph of Faith, Rossini's Stabat Mater, Mendelssohn's Elijah and St. Paul, Mozart's Zauberflöte, Beethoven's Fidelio, Mendelssohn's Midsummer Night's Dream, Weber's Euryauthe, and selections from the works of Auber, Balfe, Bellini, Bishop, Calcott, &c. Also a number of Full Orchestral Scores to be disposed of. Apply to Mr. W. L. Robinson, Westgate, Wakefield.

OR

RCHESTRA.—Violin, Violoncello, Clarionet, Oboe, Flageolet, Bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, &c. Messrs. Booseys' extensive stock of classical music, imported from the Continent, for the above instruments, is to be disposed of at a greatly reduced rate. A priced catalogue is just ready for Six pence, free by post. 28, Holles-street. ACRED

MUSIC.—FULL SCORE AND PIANOforeign music of this class, is to be disposed of at greatly reduced prices. A catalogue free for six stamps. 28, Holles-street. July 1st.

VIOLIN QUARTETS.-The splendid stock of Violin

Quartets imported by Messrs. Boosey and Sons, is to be disposed of at a greatly reduced rate. A complete catalogue, free by post, for six stamps. Boosey and Sons, 28, Holles-street.

MUSIC FOR INDIA AND THE COLONIES.

Messrs. Boosey and Sons beg to inform the residents in India and the British Colonies, that the new Colonial Postal arrangements will enable them to receive supplies of new music from the publishers in London, direct, at a very moderate expense. The postage is 6d. per every eight ounces of printed matter, which is ordinarily about the weight of 10s. worth of new music in sheets. All orders forwarded through Messrs. Boosey and Sons, in which the selection of the music is left to them, will receive their best attention. A small surplus should always be remitted for postage, and if the amount is not fully expended, the balance will be made up in music. 28, Holles-street, July 1st, 1855.

NEW

PIANOFORTE MUSIC, by W. VINCENT WALLACE-I Know that my Redeemer liveth, from Händel, 3s.; Old Hundreth Psalm, 4s.; Woodland Murmurs, 2s.; Bella Figlia dell' Amore, 2s. 6d. ; Rondoletto Scherzoso, 2s.; Haydn's Surprise, 3s.; With Verdure Clad, 2s. 6d.; La Donna c Mobile, 2s. 6d.; Vesper Hymn, 38.; Fading Away, 3s.; Il Sostenuto, 38.; Opera Fantasias on Airs from La Sonnambula, Der Freischütz, and 12 others, 3s. each; 12 Scotch Airs, 3s. each; 12 Irish Airs, 38. each; and 24 New Scales and Preludes, 4s.-London: ROBERT COCKS and Co., New Burlington-street. Pub lishers to her Most Gracious Majesty Queen Victoria and to his Imperial Majesty Napoleon III.

Published by JOHN BOOSEY, of 27, Notting Hill-square, in the parish of Kensington, at the office of BOOSEY & SONS, 28, Holles-street. Sold also by REED, 15, John-street, Great Portland-street; ALLEN, Warwick-lane; VICKERS, Holywellstreet; KEITH, PROWSE, & Co., 48, Cheapside; G. SCHEURMANN, 86, Newgatestreet; HARRY MAY, 11, Holborn-bars. Agents for Scotland, PATERSON & SONS, Edinburgh; for Ireland, H. BUSSELL, Dublin; and all Music-sellers. Printed by WILLIAM SPENCER JOHNSON, "Nassau Steam Press," 60, St. Martin's lane, in the Parish of St. Martin's in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex.— Saturday, July 28, 1855.

« ElőzőTovább »