When any one hears the effect of so magnificent a piece of music lessened by a false tempo, he must again feel an earnest wish that, at length, the marking of the tempi should be universally determined in Malzel's or Weber's manner (or, still better, in both). It is true that the conductors would then be obliged to conform conscientiously to this plan, and not, as they do at present, unreservedly follow their own feeling. actually a tone higher, to C. Mad. Mainville-Fodor, who, the first finale. But why was this allegro, here too, as in no doubt was well aware that Zerline's pieces would please most other places, taken with such immoderate quickness? the Parisians more than anything else in the opera, very Do conductors never reflect that they only impair instead of wisely chose this part, and the result shows that she calcu- increasing its strength, and that the triplet-figures of the lated correctly. What does it matter to her that the opera violins, which are intended to give life and movement to the is cast most faultily, if she is only greeted with tumultuous broad masses, can no longer, with such frantically rapid applause! This, however, the connoisseur can only allow time, be brought out distinctly and vigorously, so that all her to merit by forgetting that she plays the part of a the public at last hears consists merely of skeleton-like peasant girl, and by entirely renouncing all truth of pour-outlines, without anything to fill them up, instead of the trayal, for she decks out the simple strains of her part with a living whole? number of high-trotting ornaments, which, however magnificently she executes them, are here doubly exceptionable, firstly, because they are altogether out of place in Mozart's music, and secondly, because they do not agree with the character of her part. If we leave these out of consideration, it certainly is an unusual treat to hear this part, which, in Germany, is generally given to the third lady, sung here by the first, and one, moreover, so distinguished. Herr Garcia, as Don Juan, gave us too much of a good thing. Whenever he can, by any means, manage it, he is ready with some ornament an ell long. Such ornamentation is most out of place in the serenade, where the figured mandolin accompaniment forbids even the simplest. In spite of this, however, he runs about in the wildest fashion, and, in order to do so, has the tempo taken very slowly. To make up for this, however, he sings his air, "Treibt der Champagner" incomparably, and I confess I never heard it so well given. The fluent Italian language is, however, of great service to him, and instead of his breath failing him, as it generally does our German singers, his strength goes on increasing to the very end. The other parts were, on the whole, well cast; at any rate, none were badly so; and it must be thankfully allowed that every one exerts himself to the utmost to do honour to the work. We may, too, be very well satisfied with the performance, if we only forget what we have a right to expect from such a distinguished body of artists. Thus much, however, soon becomes evident to a German, namely, that these singers, who give modern Italian music, especially Rossini's, with the greatest perfection, cannot execute Mozart's with the same degree of excellence-it is of too different a sort. The effeminate, sweet style, quite in keeping with the former, weakens too much the energetic character, which is more peculiar to Don Juan than to any other of Mozart's operas. The orchestra, which the Parisians always call the first in the world, displayed, at any rate, some few weak points this evening. In the first place, the wind instruments were twice most strikingly deficient, and, secondly, the whole body was so unsteady, several times, that the conductor was obliged to have recourse to beating time. I am now still more strengthened in my conviction that a theatrical orchestra, however excellent, should not, on account of the great distance between the two ends, be conducted otherwise than by beating time, and that it is not advisable for the conductor himself to play, not even when, as Herr Grasset did, he continually marks the time by the movements of his body and by his violin. The orchestra is, however, justly celebrated for the discretion with which it accompanies the singers, and might, in this respect, serve as a model for all the other Parisian orchestras, as well as for many German ones. The chorus, also, is admirable, and produced an especially strong and magnificent effect in the concluding allegro of MOZART-CHILD AND MAN. J 74. The Same to the Same. Bologna, July 21st, 1770. WE congratulate you on your fête day, wishing you good health, and before all the grace of God. It is the one thing necessary, all the others are added blessings. We have been to hear a mass performed at CivitaCastellana, after which Wolfgang played on the organ. On the 16th we went to Loretto, I bought several relics there; amongst others a splinter of the true Cross. We saw the fair at Sinigaglia; yesterday wo came here. We left Rome on the 10th; the Count Pallavicini has offered us here all that we wanted. I accepted the offer of his carriage. If Wolfgang continues to grow as he does, he will be very tall. P.S. of Wolfgang. I congratulate my dear mother on her fête-day, and hope she may live a hundred years. It is what I pray God for every day, and what I shall continue to ask for her and for my sister in my prayers. I can only offer my mother the bells, the wax candles, the caps and the ribbons, that we bought at Loretto, and which we will bring her. Meanwhile I remain her faithful child. Io vi auguro d' iddio vi dia sempre salute e vi lasoi vivere cent anni, e vi fanno morire quanch avrete mille anni, Spero che ovi imparerete meglio conoscermi in avvenire e che poi ne giudicherete come ch'egli vi piace., Il tempo non mi permetto di scriver molte la penna non vale un corno, ne pure quello che la dirigge. Il titolo dell' opera che ho da componere a Milano non si sa anchora. "Thousand and One Nights" in Italian; they are very amusing tales I have just received as a present from our hostess at Rome, the to read. 75. The Same to the Same. Bologna, July 28th, 1770. My leg has not got quite well yet; this accident will cost us 12 ducats. It is not very gay work being ill while at an inn; if I had made 1000 ducats at Naples I could easily console myself for the expense of my illness. However we have always something in hand, and with that, thank God, we live happily. Yesterday we received the libretto, and the names of those who compose it is written by a poet of Turin, Vittorio Amedeo Ciqua Santi by name, the Opera company. The title of the opera is, Mitridate re di Ponto, and The opera was performed in 1767. The dramatis persons are:→ Mitridate, King of Pontus, Signor Gulielmo d' Ettore, tenor. Aspasia, betrothed to Mithridate, Signora Antonia Bernasconi, prima donna. Tipare, Son of the King, in love with Aspasia, Signor Santorini, first soprano, (who played in the last Carnival at Turin.) Farnace, eldest Son of Mithridate, in love with Aspasia, Signor Cicognani. Ismene, Daughter of the King of Parti, in love with Farnace, second prima donna, the Signora Varese. Arbate, Governor of Mijea soprano. Magio, Roman Tribune, tenor. We heard Sartonini sing at Rome, we already know La 'Bernasconi, and Cicognani is also our friend, The two portraits have pleased us very much, but one must not look too closely at them, for a pastel is not a miniature. They are rather too highly coloured, but they lose this looking at them from a distance; and we are satisfied and that is enough. P.S. of Wolfgang.-Cara Sorella mio, Io vi devo confessare che ho un grandissimo piacere che vi avete mandat i minuetti i quali mi piaccio in molto. 76. The Same to the Same. Bologna, August 4th, 1770. I shall be surprised if my illness costs me less than 20 ducats, if it is even as little. With the help of God, if one keeps one's health let the devil take the money! Mislinetscheck who has just paid us a visit, has the first opera for the Carnival of 1772, to do at Milan. P.S. of Wolfgang.-I am truly sorry for poor Martha, who still continues ill, and I pray every day for her return to health; tell her from me not to agitate herself, and to eat a great many salt things. Apropos Have you given my letter to Robini? You have said nothing about it; when you see him tell him he has quite forgotten me. cannot write better than this, as my pen is made for making notes, not for letters. I have got fresh strings to my violin, and I play every day. I only tell you this because my mother wished to know if I still played on the violin. I have had the honour of going alone at least six times to different churches, and assisting in some magnificent ceremonies. Meanwhile I have already composed four Italian symphonies, besides five or six songs, and motet. HER TER MAJESTY'S THEATRE, HAYMARKET.— him to make the announcement under peculiarly favourable circumstances, has the gratification to acquaint the nobility, gentry, and public, that Her Majesty's Theatre will Open for the Season on the 10th of April next. Her Majesty's Theatre has been for more than a century recognized as the first Lyric Theatre in Europe. With this magnificent establishment are intimately associated all the splendours and glories of Italian Opera. The history of Her Majesty's Theatre is identified with the progress of music in this country, and its name is made memorable by the special patronage of Royalty. Its spacious and noble area, its peculiarity of construction-which renders it the finest theatre in the world for sound-its perfect adaptation for the purposes of music, and, more than all, point to it as the temple of high-art entertainment best adapted to the taste and its locality in the most fashionable and easily-accessible part of the metropolis, accommodation of the Court and the aristocracy. In short, no other Opera-house in existence can boast of equal advantages, in convenience of site, fitness and commodiousness of construction, and elegance of appearance. During his previous seasons at Drury Lane Theatre, the Director received from the nobility and subscribers a gratifying recognition of his endeavours to place before them, under the most adverse circumstances, the best works, supported by the best avail still more, the liberality shown in exceeding the promises contained therein, pass able talent. Nor did the fidelity with which he adhered to the programmes, and, unnoticed. The experience of last year, however, has led him to appreciate the Iserious objections to the establishment of an Italian Opera in any situation separated his new management, a removal from Drury-lane to the Haymarket was imfrom the West-end, and not accessible by easy approaches. To ensure success to peratively necessitated. The untoward circumstances which have precluded the opening of Her Majesty's Theatre need not be alluded to in this place. It is enough to say that steps have been taken to place the Italian Opera on a permanent footing in its appropriate home, and with such complete arrangements in every department, as to lead to a confident hope that "Her Majesty's" will be restored to its ancient splendonr and prestige. The lessee is deeply impressed with the responsibilities of his new undertaking. He feels that he has made himself Theatre in a style of completeness and excellence worthy of their support. As an answerable to all his patrons for the production of every work at Her Majesty's assurance that due exertion will not be wanting to arrive at this result, he reters only to the list of artists in the programme for the coming season, which will be that he has been able to retain the invaluable services of Mademoiselle Titiens, immediately published. The Director has the greatest satisfaction of announcing now universally acknowledged to be the greatest living dramatic vocalist, and to secure those of Madame Alboni, the unrivalled queen of song; also Madame Borghi Mamo, of the Grand-Opéra and the Theatre Imperial Italian, Paris, who will make her first appearance in this country. In making engagements for the orchestra, the greatest care has been taken to secure thorough efficiency in every department. The direction has been confided to Signor Arditi and M. Benedict. To Her Majesty's Theatre belong the most brilliant reminiscences of the ballet, which department wil be complete in every respect, comprising artists of reputation. Among the engagements already concluded, may be mentioned Madle. Pocchini, Madile. Ferraris, and Madile. Cucchi (of the Imperial Opera, Vienna), who will make her first appearance. Considerable alterations and improvements will be made in Her Majesty's Theatre, to conduce to the comfort and satisfaction of the subscribers and the public. The crush room and entrances will be rendered commodious and elegant, a perfect system of ventilation will be adopted, and every care be taken to insure the accommodation of the audience. With a répertoire so extensive and attractive as that of Her Majesty's Theatre, an assemblage of talent so remarkable, and with so magnificent a theatre, in every way peculiarly adapted to the various performances, the Director confidently looks to the nobility and the public for support. To fulfil the conditions entailed in carrying on so vast an establishment, requires more than common energies and common resources; and it is only by liberal assistance from the patrons of art, among the aristocracy and the public, that any good result can follow. While no labour, effort, or expense will be spared to render the performance of the highest excellence, the Lessee expects to receive that powerful aid, without which art, in its delicate and expressive form, cannot prosper. The conservation of Italian Opera in its proper temple rests more particularly with the exclusive classes; and the Director trusts that he shall obtain, as he shall earnestly endeavour to merit, their liberal patronage and assistance. Such assistance has been afforded to him on another occasion. May he not, without presumption, anticipate its extension to him in the present loftier and more onerous enterprise? The Director has ventured to speak thus openly, thinking it just and necessary to assert his full comprehension of the various and arduous duties and responsibilities which must devolve on the Manager of Her Majesty's Theatre. Tue Box-office of the Theatre is open daily for subscribers under the management of Mr. Nugent. Does your M. Balordo come often? and dees he still honour you with his interesting discourses? and Monsieur Charles Noble, of Vogt, does he still condescend to listen to your insupportable voices? Tell Mr. Schidenhofen to help him often to compose minuets, or else he shall have no more bons-bons. My duty would be, if I had time, to inflict on MM, de Molle and Schidenhofen a letter, but I have not a minute to spare. I pray them then to excuse me, and reserve myself the honour for another time. My sole amusement consists in the somersaults I permit myself from time to time. Italy is a country for making one sleep, and one always feels sleepy in it. * Composer born near Prague, in 1737, and that the Italians called Il Boemo. He died in Rome in 1781, after having struggled against poverty a long time. He only received from his operas 50 to 60 sequins, that is about 16 pounds. (To be Continued.) ADVERTISEMENTS. JULLIEN FUND.-A severe illness, ending in mental aberration, has rendered it necessary to place M. Jullien in a lunatic asylum, as the only chance of his ultimate recovery. For some years-through causes not unknown to the public-M Jullien's affairs have been in a hopeless state, and very recently he was compelled to appear before the Bankruptcy Court in Paris. Having obtained his certificate, M. Jullien was about to institute, with the countenance and support of several influential persons, a series of musical performances on the Continent previous to his return to this country. The first concert was to take place on the 10th nst., all the preparations having been made, but the excitement attendant on his ardous duties in superintending them, combined with a keen sense of his recent misfortunes, brought on a state of auxiety which led to M. Jullien's present unhappy condition. Under these circumstances M. Jullien and those dependent on him are left destitute. With a view of raising such a sum as may provide for his maintenance in the asylum, and secure a modest provision for his family, an APPEAL is made to the generosity of the British public, to whose amusements M. Jullien has diligently and faithfully administered for upwards of twenty years. Honorary Treasurers-Messrs. John Mitchell, 33. Old Bond-street; Thomas Chappell, 50, New Bond-street; W. R. Sams, 1, St. James's-street. Bankers-Messrs. Coutts, Strand; Heywooi, Kennards, and Co., Lombard-street; London and County Bank, Hanover-square; who as well as the Honorary Treasurers, have kindly consented to receive subscriptions. First Subscription List. F. Gye, Esq. A. Chappell, Esq. E. T. Smith. Esq. Sims Reeves, Esq. Miss Arabella Goddard H. L. Bischoffsheim, Esq. F. Vilmet, Esq. W. Bowley, Esq. Messrs. Leader and Cock HE £20 00 Albert Smith, Esq. #2 20 2 20 10 10 0 2 20 10 10 0 5 5 0 Charles Coote, Esq. 1 10 1 10 1 10 5 5 0 C. Doyle, Esq. 5 50 A. Bowlby, Esq. 5 50 W. 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