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A CHASSE, by L. Guenee, Morceau Caracteristique, for the pianoforte, is published, price 38., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W.

second horn. I went off at once to the person whose substitute I wished to be, and, borrowing his instrument, set about practising. After dinner, my pupils went out for a walk; I, however, resumed my practising, and, despite the pain I felt in my lips, 1 could not be easy until I was capable of playing correctly CARE, price as, by Duncan Davison and Co., 241, Regent-street, W. CAPRICE BOHEME, by R. Lindley, is published, for

the horn-part in the overture-which, it is true, was very easy -and the occasional music to be executed in the course of the evening.

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EW GALOP, "The Reindeer Galop," by Louis Diehl, price 3s., by Duncan Davison and Co, 244, Regent-street, W., where may be is just published, for the pianoforte, beautifully illustrated in colours, obtained, price 2s.. "Yet ere I seek a distant shore," composed by L. Diehl, and sung with great success by Mr. Ge rge Perren.

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EW FANTASIA, "Bella Adorata," by Jules Brissac (on two favourite Italian airs), is just published, for the pianoforte, price 38., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where the following compositions for the pianoforte, by Jules Brissac, may be obtained, "Bella Figlia" (Rigoletto) price 2s. 6d., and "Quando le sere" (Luisa Mille), price 3s.

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[EW SONG, The Suliote War Song," by Brinley Richards, sung with distinguished success by Mr. Santley, is published, price 3., by Dancan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W where the following compositions of Mr Brinley Richards may be obtained, "The blind an and summer, sung by Miss Palmer, price 2s. 6d.; The harp of Wales," sung by Mr. Sims Reeves; and "Ethel," romance for the pianoforte, price 2s.

Thus prepared, I, with my pupils, joined the other musicians, each bearing his instrument under his arm, and we reached our places without difficulty. We found the room, in which the stage had been erected, brilliantly lighted up, and already filled by the numerous suite of the sovereigns. The places reserved for Napoleon and his guests were quite close to the orchestra. Being such a newly-fledged cornist, I confided the task of conducting the orchestra to the most capable of my pupils, and placed myself under his guidance. Very shortly after we had tuned our instruments, the august personages appeared and the overture commenced. The orchestra formed a long line turned towards the stage, and the musicians were strictly prohibited from looking round at the princely visitors, to gratify their curiosity. As I had been informed of this beforehand, I had taken with me a little looking-glass, by the help of which I was enabled to examine at my ease the arbitrators of the destinies of Europe, directly the overture was over. I was, however, soon so much captivated by the admirable acting of the tragedians, that I abandoned my looking-glass to my pupils, and devoted all my attention to the stage. But the pain I felt in my lips increased each time I had to play between the acts; and, at the conclusion of the performance, my lips were so swollen and discoloured that I could scarcely sup. Even the next day, on my return home, my young wife was not a little surprised at beholding me thus with lips like a negro's; and I augmented her consternation by informing her they were reduced to that state in consequence of kissing the pretty girls of Erfurt. She laughed heartily at me, however, when she heard the story of how I NE

learned the horn.

NEW SONG, "The Dew-drop and the Rose," by G. A.

Osborne, is published, price 2s 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where "Pauline," Nocturne, for the pianoforte, by G. A. Osborne, may be obtained, price 3s.

NEW SONG, "Sympathy," by E. Aguilar, poetry by

Ellis Bell, is just published, price 2s., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where "Sunset Glow," Roverie, for the pianoforte, by E. Aguilar, may be obtained, price 38.

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JEW SONG, I would I were a butterfly," by A. Schloesser, is just published, price 2s. 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W.

EW SONG,

"Flowers! lovely flowers," by Charles McKorkell, is just published, price 2s. 6d, by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where may be obtained Souvenir de Gluck" (Armide), 38., and "La Joyeuse," Souvenir des Champs Elysees, 3s., composed for the pianoforte by C. McKorkell.

just published, price 2s. 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regentstreet, W., where the following compositions by Dr. James Pech may be obtained:"Weeds and flowers," song, for voice and piano, price 2s. 6d.; "The bridal morn," four-part song, for soprano, alto or contralto, tenor, and bass, sung by the Vocal price 33. Association, price 28. in score; aud "Introduction and fugue," for the organ,

MUSICIANS ONLY MUSICIANS."It is worth notice," says the Scotsman, "that excellence in poetry, painting, and sculpture, NEW SONG, "Fare thee well," by Dr. James Pech, is and other artistic pursuits, has been found compatible with high ability in political performance and the whole range of human business. Rubens, Michael Angelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Milton, Dante, Petrarch, Goethe, Hugo, Lamartine, were mixed up with the conduct of the world's affairs, but a mere musician was never known to excel in aught beyond the gamut." [Our contemporary perhaps intends "a mere Scotch musi-NEW ITALIAN SONG, "Il Sogno," by Signor G. cian;" otherwise, he is completely in error.-ED.]

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Monreal, is just published, for mezzo-soprano or baritone, price 2s. 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where may be obtained "Ah, possa il ciel arridere," terzetto, for soprano, tenore, e baritone, and "La Divina melodia," Nocturne, for the pianoforte, price 3s., composed by Signor Monreal.

NEW SONG, "Wert thou mine," by Frank Mori, com

success, is published, price 2s. 6d., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regentstreet, W.

EW SONG, "Leonora," by Elizabeth Stirling, is published, price 28., by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W.

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EW FOUR-PART SONGS, by G. A. Macfarren, for two tenors and two basses. No. 1, "The fairies' even song," price 2s.; No. 2, "The world's festivals," price 38.; No. 3, "The arrow and the song," price 2s. The above have been sung with great success by Mr. Henry Leslie's Choir, Mr. Benedict's Vocal Association, and the Polyhymnian Choir. London: Published by Duncan Davison and Co., 244, Regent-street, W., where may be obtained the following vocal compositions of Mr. G. A. Macfarren, "Paquita," price 2s. 6d., and "The thoughts of youth," poetry by Longfellow, price 2s.

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The Castellon Polka
The Cotham Polka

The Promenade Polkas
The Salopian Quadrilles

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Miss Kirwan

Miss Brown.

Addison, Hollier and Lucas, 210, Regent-street, London.

URLINE.-The following are the favourite pieces in WALLACE'S new and successful Opera, LURLINE;-" Under a spreading coral." "Take this cup of sparkling wine," "Flow on, oh, silver Rhine," "When the night winds," "Sweet Spirit, hear my prayer," sung by Miss Pyne; "Gentle troubadour," sung by Miss Pilling; "Our barque in moonlight beaming," "Sweet form that on my dreamy gaze,' "The chines of home." sung by Mr. Harrison; "A Father's love," Love. transient passion," sung by Mr. Santley.

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Cramer, Beale, and Co., 201, Rogent-street.

URLINE.-WALLACE'S NEW GRAND OPERA for the Pianoforte, a Solos and Duets, by W. H. Calcott; also Fantasias and Rondos from "Lurline" by Wallace, Favarger, Osborne, and other eminent composers. Valses and Quadrilles from "Lurline. Cramer, Beale, and Co., 201, Regent-street.

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SIX ROMANCES ANGLAISES, Op. 27

LA CAPRICIEUSE, Grand Valse, Op. 31

LA DANSE DES SORCIERES, Op. 381..

GALOP, Composé pour le Roi de Prusse, Op. 34

LA TARENTELLE, Op, 41 (Dediée à Ferdinand Praeger)

LE CORSAIRE, Op. 42, Mélodie historique (Dediée à Edouard Roeckel)

VOICE AND PIANOFORTE.

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L'EMIGRE IRLANDAIS, Ballad, translated from the English poem of Lady Dufferin by the Chevalier de Chatelain. Suug by Miss Dolby

LONDON: DUNCAN DAVISON, 244, REGENT-STREET.

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Two Chamber Trios for soprano, mezzo-soprano. and contralto: "Come, sisters, let us dance and sing," 2s. 6d. "Come, fairies, come, the stars shine bright," 2s. 6d. Three Italian Songs: "Vieni. Vieni," serenade, 28.; "L' onda che mormora, romance, 2s. 6d.; "Ah, se piacer mi vuoi," romance, 28.

"These ballads are beautiful compositions, thoroughly English in their style and character. The words, always selected with literary taste, are set to music with the utmost attention, not only to sentiment and expression, but to all the niceties of accent and of prosody."

"The two trios, which are for female voices, and calculated for the accomplished lady-singers who are now found in every social circle, are among the most attractive drawing-room music that we have heard for a long time."-Spectator.

"Signor Ferrari's "Eight Ballads" are, without exception, charming. They are purely vocal, and they have this precious quality-that the melody, in every instance, enables the singer to give the clearest and most expressive utterance to every word and syllable of the poetry. Where all are so good we find it difficult to pick out any of them for special notice; we may say, however, that the greatest impression on us has been made by "Sweet days of youth," with its rich accompaniment; by "Swet hope," with its graceful and expressive simplicity; and by "Long years of care," with its great tenderness.

"The two chamber trios are both on fairy subjects, and are charmingly light and delicate. They are for female voices; and gracefully warbled by three sweetvoiced damsels, are truly fairy music. Of the Italian Songs it is sufficient to say, that "Vieni, Vieni," a serenade, with elegant verses, by the accomplished Signor Maggioni, possesses all the features which we have attempted to describe as characterising Ferrari's music."-Illustrated News.

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"THE WORTH OF ART APPEARS MOST EMINENT IN MUSIC, SINCE IT REQUIRES NO MATERIAL, NO SUBJECT-MATTER, WHOSE EFFECT MUST BE DEDUCTED. IT IS WHOLLY FORM AND POWER, AND IT RAISES AND ENNOBLES WHATEVER IT EXPRESSES."- Göthe. SUBSCRIPTION:-Stamped for Postage, 20s. per annum-Payable in advance, by Cash or Post Office Order, to BOOSEY & SONS, 28, Holles Street, Cavendish Square.

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GREAT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE Organised in 1848, and developed at THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF MUSIC BRIDGE STREET, MANCHESTER, established by him expressly as a Great National Institution to facilitate the Encouragement and Promotion of NATIVE MUSICAL TALENT, and the GENERAL ADVANCEMENT OF AMONG THE RISING GENERATION, upon his new and effective system, also as NORMAL SCHOOL for the training of masters to conduct CONSERVATOIRES OF MUSIC to be established throughout the United Kingdom, for LITTLE CHILDREN, the whole comprising an entirely new scheme of NATIONAL EDUCATION, by blending music with general instruction, so that the study of music shall become a branch of education in the humblest of schools of this country. To illustrate and to rouse an interest in every town and city for these institutions, Dr. Mark travels with a number of his pupils occasionally through the country-giving lectures, and introducing his highly approved and pleasing Musical Entertainment, entitled DR. MARK AND HIS LITTLE MEN, who number upwards of Thirty Instrumentalists, and a most Efficient Chorus, the whole forming a most unique and complete Juvenile Orchestra, composed of LITTLE ENGLISH, IRISH, SCOTCH AND WELCH BOYS. FROM FIVE TO BIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE, who play Operatic Selections, Solos, Marches, Quadrilles, Galops, &c., and sing Songs and Choruses in a most effective manner, and to whom Dr. Mark gives a gratuitous General and Musical Education. APPOINTMENTS OF MASTERS AND ARRANGEMENTS OF CLASSES IN THE ABOVE INSTITUTION.

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Dr. MARK has also made provision for the Orphans of the Musical Profession possessing musical talent, who will find the above institution a happy home, and receive a most effective general and musical education,, board, and clothing, free of all expense.

Little Boys, from five to nine years of age, apprenticed for three, five, or seven years by paying a moderate entrance fee to cover the expenses of instrument and books. Twelve appointments ready for Masters.

For Prospectuses, apply direct to the Royal College of Music, Bridge-street, Manchester.

Dr. MARK is also open to Engagements with his Little Men.

Dr. MARK begs to invite the Parents and Friends, and all those interested in bis Enterprise and in the Education of the Youths of this country to visit his establishment. Visiting hours:-From Nine to Eleven, a.m., and Two and Four, p.m. Saturdays and Sundays excepted.

PRICE 4d. STAMPED 5d.

ST. JAMES'S HALL,

REGENT-STREET AND PICCADILLY.

MONDAY POPULAR CONCERTS.

THE SIXTEENTH CONCERT OF THE SEASON,

MONDAY

EVENING,

MARCH 26th, 1860,

THE INSTRUMENTAL PIECES BY

BEETHOVEN.

PROGRAMME.

PART I.

GRAND SEPTET, in E flat major, Op. 20..

Beethoven.

For Violin, Viola, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, Violoncello, and Contra Bass.

Herr Becker, Mr. Doyle, Mr. Lazarus, Mr. C. Harper, Mr. Chisholm, Mr. Severn, and Signor Piatti. (By unanimous desire.)

SONG. SONG.

SONATA, in E major, Op. 109, for Pianoforte Solo

(First time.) Miss Arabella Goddard.

PART II.

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TRIO, in E flat, for Violin, Viola, and Violoncello.. (First time.) Herr Becker, Mr. Doyle, and Signor Piatti.

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Sofa Stalls, 58.; Balcony, 3s.; Unreserved Seats, 1s.-Tickets to be had of Mr. Austin, at the Hall, 28, Piccadilly; Messrs. Cramer and Co., Hammond, Addis n, and Co., Schott and Co., Ewer and Co., Simpson, Carter, and Oetzmanni and Co., Regent-street; Brooks, 24, Old Cavendish-street; Bradberry's London Crystal Palace, Oxford-street; Duff and Co., 65, Oxford-stre t; Prowse, Hanway-street; Wylde, Great Hall, Hungerford Market; Chidley, 195, High Holborn; Purday, 50, St, Paul's Church-yard; Keith, Prowse, and Co., 48. Cheapside; Turnel. 19, Cornhill; Cook and Co., 6, Finsbury-place, south; Humfress, 4, Old Church, street, Paddington-green; Mitchell, Leader and Co., Ollivier, Campbell, and Willis, Bond-street; and Chappell and Co., 50, New Bond-street.

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T. JAMES'S HALL.-On Wednesday evening, March 28, the Vocal Association (President, the Right Hon. the Earl of Dudley). Conductors-Mr. Benedict and Mr. C. E. Horsley. Artists-Madame Sainton-Dolby, Miss Fanny Rowland: pianoforte, Miss Eleanor Ward; violin, Mons. Sainton. Madrigals and part songs by the choir, under the direction of M. Benedict, Tickets, 1s., 3s., and 5s., at the Hall.

MISS LAURA BAXTER has the honour to announce

that her Grand Vocal and Instrumental Concert will take place, at St. James's Hall, on the 15th of May. Under the immediate patronage of The Marquis of Lansdowne, The Right Honorable The Earl Mount Edgcumbe, The Countess Mount Edgcumbe, The Lady Brownlow, Viscount Valletort, M.P., The Lady Katherine Valletort, &c. Communications respecting the Concert, Lessons, &c., to be addressed to Miss Laura Baxter's residence, 155, Albany-strect, Regent's Park, N.W.

R. AGUILAR'S SECOND SOIREE will take place when he will be assisted by Miss Lindo and Mr. Henry Holmes.-Programme. Sonata in G (Op. 29, No. 1), Beethoven; Songs, Rossini and Beethoven; Variations in A, Mozart; Solos, Violin, Tartini and Corelli; Volkslied and caprice in E (Op. 33, No. 2), Mendelssohn; Song, Schubert; Grand Sonata in A minor, Piano and Violin, Beethoven; Rondo brillant, Weber. Ticket, 5s.; Triple admission, 108. 6d.; at the principal music warehouses.

MADAME CLARA NOVELLO'S FAREWELL.—

MADAME CLARA NOVELLO respectfully acquaints her friends and the public that she will revisit England in the autumn to sing at a few Oratorios and Concerts in London and the provinces, being her last appearances in public. Communications from Musical Societies to be addressed to Cramer and Co., 201, Regent-street.

MASTER HORTON CLARIDGE ALLISON (Pupil "THE ARION" (Eight-Part-Choir). The members of

H. Holmes), begs to announce that at the first of his Pianoforte Performances, which will take place at Willis's Rooma, King-street, St. James's, on Tuesday, March 27th, to commence at three o'clock precisely, he will have the honor of playing a selection from the works of the following composers:-S. Bach, Hand, Haydn, Beethoven, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Herz. Master H. C. Alison will be assisted by the following eminent artistes. Vocalists: Miss Ransford, Miss Fanny Rowland; Mr. Allan Irving. Instrumentalists: Mr. H. Blagrove, Mr. R. Blagrove, Mr. Aylward. Accompanyist, Mr. Hammond. Tickets, for the series, One Guinea; for a single performance, 10s. 6d. ; to be had of Master H. C. Allison, 143, Marylebone-road, N.W. All seats reserved. The pianoforte used at the above performances will be by Messrs. Broadwood and Sons.

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R. CHARLES SALAMAN'S EVENING CONCERT, at the IIanover-square Rooms, on Thursday, March 29th, at Half-past Eight. Vocalists:-Madame Catherine Hayes, Madle. Parepa, Miss Stabbach, Miss Eliza Hughes, and Herr Reichardt. Instrumentalists-Pianoforte, Mr. Salaman: Violin, Herr Molique and Mr. H. G. Blagrove; Viola, Mr. R. Blagrove; Violoncello, Herr Lidel. Accompanyist. Mr. Frank Mori. Programmes will be shortly publish d. Tickets, 7s. each; family ticket, for four persons, One Guinea; of Mr. Salaman, 86, Baker-street, and of the principal music-shops.

ROYAL ITALIAN OPERA, COVENT GARDEN.

Mr. Gye has the honour to announce that the season will commence on Tuesday, April 10th. Tue Programine, with full particulars of the arrangements, will be issued in a few days. Royal Italian Opera, March 14, 1860.

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8 o'clock, at 13, Berners-street, Oxford-street. GILBERT.

Conductor, Mr. ALFRED F. F. REILLY, Hon. Sec. Persons desirous of joining the choir are requested to address the Secretary,

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EYERBEER'S DINORAH AND STERNDALE BENNETT'S MAY QUEEN, are sung nightly at the CANTERBURY HALL CONCERTS. Comic vocalists-Messrs. George Hodson (the Irish comedian and mimio), W. J. Critchfield and E. W. Mackney. Several interesting pictures are added to the Fine Arts Gallery. The suite of Halls have been re-decorated and beautified, and constitute one of the most unique and brilliant sights of the metropolis.

T. MARK'S, MYDDLETON-SQUARE.-An Organist warien, 36, Amwell-street, E.C., on or before Wednesday, the 21st inst. Salary, choir) are requested to forward testimonials, etc,, to Mr. H. Johnson, Church40 per annum.

ORGAN WANTED.-The Guardians of Mile End Old

Town are desirous of obtaining for the Workhouse a Finger Organ. The size of the Chapel is 70 feet long, 34 feet broad. and about 30 feet hi. h. Descriptive particulars and terms for 3 months' hire, including fixing and removal, with price, if then purchased, to be forwarded to Mr. E. J. Southwell, Clerk to the Board, Bancroft-road, Stepney, N.E.

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ICHAEL COSTA, the Eminent Composer, beautifully engraved on Steel, from a Photograph by Mayall, is the Portrait to be issued with the ILLUSTRATED NEWS OF THE WORLD, No. 111, March 17, or any other of the 100 Portraits already published, may be had in lieu of the above if preferred. Price 6d., by Post, 7d. THE THIRD SERIES of the DRAWING ROOM PORTRAIT GALLERY (for 1860), containing Forty Portraits and Memoirs, (issued to subscribers only), with the paper for Forty weeks, from date of subscription, for 30s., post free. FIRST and SECOND SERIES for 21s. each, (without papers). Quarterly subscription, 7s. 118., post free. Of all Newsvenders. Office, 199, Strand, W.C.

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MPORTANT. To be disposed of, immediately, a wellestablished Music Practice, including New Organ at good salary, in a Town of upwards of 40,000 inhabitants, and surrounded by large populations. The Advertiser is about to leave the kingdom. Apply, by letter only, to the care of Messrs. Addison and Co., 210, Regent-street, London, W.

TO INVESTORS.-CONSOLS CAPITAL STOCK is

a medium for employing and improving Large or Small Sums of Money, in connection with Government Securities. The Stock is issued by the Consols Insurance Association, 429, Strand, London. Incorporated pursuant to Act of Parliament. Investments bear Five per Cent. per Annum Interest, receivable Monthly, if desired.

Full particulars may be obtained on application at the Chief Offices, 429, Strand, London, to THOMAS H. BAYLIS, Managing Director.

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O VOLUNTEER RIFLE CORPS.-Boosey and Sons' military band instruments, reed and brass, as well as bugles, drums and fifes, have been used and approved of by almost every regiment in the service, at home and abroad. Those regiments that contemplate the formation of a band, are invited to apply to the firm, who will be happy to recommend them competent bandmasters, and render any further assistance that may be required.-Boosey and Sons, Holles-street, London.

JEW SONGS. By the Composer of "Speak gently,"

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by permission to Mr. Sims Reeves, 28.; "Were I a little bird like thee!" illustrated title-page, 28. Post-free for half-price in postage stamps, of the composer, Brook-house, Hackney, and all music-sellers.

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Second Edition, Folio, pp. 40, stitched. Price, complete, 7s. 6d.

COLOGNE-Under the RR. ROSS'S Useful Morning and Evening Full

direction of Capellmeister FERDINAND HILLER.-Beginning of the next terin, the 2nd April. For particulars or any information, apply to the Secretary of the Conservatorio, 35, Marzellenstrasse, Cologne.

Service in F, for four voices, with organ accompaniment. Separately, Te Deum and Jubilate, 38.; Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, 3s. London:

J. A. Novello.

REVIEWS.

"Ye Banks and Braes, Scotch Melody,' for the pianoforte"

"A set of Four-part Songs, for voices"-composed by-by Brinley Richards (R. Mills)-is one of those moderately Henry Smart (Cramer, Beale and Chappell). One of these easy and very effective arrangements of popular airs, as -"Cradle-song" (No. 3)-has been heard at the concerts of short fantasias, for which its composer maintains a just Mr. Henry Leslie's Choir, where it was unanimously extolled renown. Though within reach of performers of modest as one of the most attractive things of its kind-as one, in attainments, it is not for that the less showy and brilliant. short, of its accomplished composer's very best, and there- "Hail, hail to thee! beautiful spring"-words by J. C. fore worthy any amount of praise. The voices, as Prince, music by J. Dürrner (R. Mills)-like all the late managed here by Mr. Smart, are a match for the orchestra Mr. Dürrner produced, is interesting, and shows the taste itself, as a vehicle for what is somewhat affectedly denomi- and knowledge of a well-tutored musician. There is also an nated "colour-music." Never did sweeter "Lullaby" soothe original turn about it, the words being set in a manner not baby to repose. The other three are as good in their way; likely to have suggested itself to an ordinary composer. "What are the Joys of Spring?" (No. 4) charms by its freshness as it enlivens by its vigour; "Morning" (No 1) has a genial touch of Mendelssohn in its melody and harmony, without, however, being in the slightest degree a plagiarism ; while Hymn to Cynthia" is of a more elaborate but by no means less agreeable texture. All four songs are models of vocal writing, and welcome additions to the repertory of English part-music..

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"L'Avviso, canzone per mezzo soprano"-Giulio Regondi (Wessel and Co.)--is the composition of a thorough musician, graceful, melodious, and expressive.

"Voice of the summer wind, tender and low"-written by T. Douglas, composed by G. A. Macfarren, (Cramer, Beale, and Chappell.) This really charming ballad may be apostrophised in precisely similar terms, with the additional acknowledgment that it possesses, what the other can hardly lay claim to with equal justice, viz.-character.

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Never, my child, forget to pray, sacred song"-by Frederick Scotson Clark, (Augoner and Co.)would extort unqualified praise, as a composition marked alike by taste and correctness, but that, at the end of each verse, occurs a section of a phrase, neither more nor less than a plagiarism from Sterndale Bennett's second Impromptu (in the same key too-E major).

In "Rita, mazurka for the pianoforte"-by W. Seymour Smith, (Addison, Hollier, and Lucas)—we have neat writing, the true mazurka accent, everything, in short, but originality, in which particular it is wholly deficient. Every phrase, or section of a phrase, seems as familiar as "God save the Queen," -or even "King," which is still older.

For "mazurka" read "nocturne," and for the attributes of "mazurka" substitute the attributes of "nocturne," and precisely identical criticism will suit "Liebe wohl, reverie for the pianoforte" (Addison, Hollier, and Lucas), by the same composer. Mr. W. Seymour Smith certainly composes well, and fluently; but his ideas are by no means new.

"The Harp and the Poet," romance-by J. Mc Ewan (Cramer, Beale, and Co.)-is neither unmeritorious nor inex pressive; but the bare fifth in the progression of harmony to the words, "The wind before it woos" (bar 1), is unworthy of the rest, and the whole is scarcely good enough for such a beautiful little bit of poetry as that of Mr. T. Powell, versemaker for the occasion. Let our readers judge :The wind, before it woos the harp, Is but the wild and tuneless air; Yet as it passes through the chords, Changes to music rare.

And so the poet's soul converts

The common things that round him lie
Into a gentle voice of song-
Divinest harmony.

The Harp and Poet fram'd alike
By God, as His interpreters,

1o breathe aloud the silent thought
Of ev'ry breath that stirs.

"The Young Pilgrim"-written by Mrs. Veitch, composed by T. M. Mudie (R. Mills)-is another capital song, declamatory in style, after the manner in which Longfellow's "Excelsior" has been rendered more than once in music, but perfectly original notwithstanding, and highly expressive, to boot. Apart from these considerations, too, "The Young Pilgrim" is a composition in which the hand of an accomplished musician is everywhere apparent.

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"A short and easy Morning Service, Te Deum' and Jubilate," with accompaniment for organ or pianoforte — by Ch. Fr. Hauptmann (Ewer and Co.)-is exactly what it is stated to be in the words on the title-page, neither more nor less. more nor less. On the other hand, the worthy organist of St. Mary's, Tenby, may be especially complimented on the correctness and purity of his harmony.

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My Love wants no jewels" ("Mein Lieb braucht nicht Perlen "-Song, composed by Bernhard Althaus (Ewer and Co.)-is an elegant, unexceptionably-written commonplace

If every composition of the same character was as spirited, rhythmical and unaffected as the "Grand triumphal March," for the pianoforte, by T. M. Mudie (R. Mills), we should hail the announcement of each successive new one with greater glee; but unhappily that is not the case, and Mr. Mudie must be ticketed with forming an honourable and vigorous exception to a general rule of dulness. His march, indeed, is all that a march should be— more than which it is needless to say in praise of it.

"Thou art gone" ("Du bist fern")-song, composed by Bernard Althaus (Ewer and Co.)-is less commonplace than "Mein Lieb braucht nicht Perlen," by the same composer (noticed above), but hardly more original in its general physiognomy. It is well written, like its companion.

HAMBURGH.-At the 125th Philharmonic Concert, Herr Joachim played two pieces-Beethoven's Violin Concerto in D major, and Tartini's "Devil's Sonata." In comparison with the mighty blade that Herr Joachim wields, in the guise of a violin bow, all the Lauterbachs and Rappoldis draw mere toy-swords out of their sheaths. Moreover, to the greatest power, Herr Joachim unites the sweetest gentleness. The applause at the conclusion of his performance seemed as if it would never cease. -German Paper.

BERGAMO.Our travelling correspondent in Lombardy informs us, that Mad. Guerrabella appeared at Bergamo with immense success in Pacini's Stella di Napoli, and that the favour with which that opera was received was entirely due to her singing and to her admirable acting, especially in the last act. The soprano part in the Stella is extremely difficult, and in some passages the singer has to sustain B, C, and even D above the line. After the cavatina, Mad. Guerrabella was recalled several times, and she was forced to re-appear again and again in the course of the opera, at the conclusion of which she was accompanied home by a large body of enthusiastic amateurs, and serenaded.

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