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THE MUSICAL TIMES.-FEBRUARY 1, 1857. THE MUSICAL TIMES.-FEBRUARY 1, 1857.

fancies and caprice, lays them steadily aside, and Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose pay- gives to the people that which a people can like ment in advance is exhalsted. hle paper will be gniv ulndrlpt il discontinued where the Subscriber neglects to renew. We and understanda. again remind those who are disappointed in getting back

In his later works, Weber did not shew himself numbers, that only the music pages are stereotyped, and so entirely a popular writer. The public had of the rest of the paper, only sufficient are printed to crowned him enthusiastically with its applause, supply the currentsale. and he no longer thought necessary to consult We would request those who send us country newspapers, its taste; instead of bending towards the people, wshing us to read ricula paragraphs, to mark the he desired to raise the people to himself: Thus passage, by cuttng a slit thepape near it.

.rya appeared, . ,. fo tetWVe cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the Iuryanthe appeared, but, from the reasons just authors, therefore, will do well to retain copies. adduced, did not, and could not, obtain equal A Subscriber, who wishes to obtain certain Dinner Glees, success with the Freischiitz, notwithstanding the should enquire at the nearest music shop, andwhat he many beautiful and great things it contains. In requires will no doubt be obtained. Oberon, he hesitated between his own artistic An Amateur enquires the meaning of "'<ull to Fifteenth," principles and English public taste, which he in the "Select Organ Pieces; it means that all the was obliged to consult; his physical weakness sts p to and including the Pifteenth" are to be and exhaustion also lamed the powers of his .

O o is hs p t A. M. T. should ask his question about the MJfelodium, of intellect; on this account, Oberon is his poorest Alexadre, the maker. opera, although rich in beautiful fragments. Weber ranks incontestibly next to Mozart, as a - - German opera composer, and none of his succes- 3Btief Chronicle of the laat filonth. sors can be compared to him for truth and beauty of expression,-for clearly defined character and

t MAIDEN"IEAD.-The

first subscription concert given by ,of expression,-for clearly defined character ad the Windsor and Eton Royal Glee Society took place on dramatic vividness,-for appropriate and original the 13th ult. As the society is under the immediate instrumentation,-for scenic aptitude and stage patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Duchess effect. Young talents who would devote them- of Kent, the concert was very numerously attended by the selves to operatic writing, should therefore surrounding gentry. The vocalists included all the singers especially study Mozart's and Weber's scores, in the choir of the Chapel Royal, assisted by Mrs. Henry

Barnby; a number of glees and madrigals were performed for only when pursuing the paths trodden by with extreme correctness and precision. Mr. Knowles these masters,-when developing new and origi- presided at the pianoforte. nal ideas, in the manner that Mozart and Weber ST. GEORGE - THE - MARTYR NATIONAL AND INFANT did theirs,-can they calculate upon success, SCHooLs.-The annual meeting of the parents and friends which will then, however, be certain, of the children attending these schools took place on the

It is well known that Weber was a celebrated 26th ult. Several solos and choruses were well executed by the children and their teachers; anid a vote of thanks performer on the pianoforte, but the concertos was given to the clergy and the organist, Mr. Barnes, for he wrote for his instrument, like those of Spohr their kindness in providing this musical treat. for the violin, are valuable as classical, expressive, FROME.-The Messiah was performed in this town on soul-stirring works of art; they are not, like so the 22nd of Dec. by the members of the Choral Society. many others, merely calculated to display digital The fact of this being the first time that the oratorio has celerity and elasticity. He wrote excellently, ever been given entire at Frome, had the effect of draw- not only for his own instrument: he was so inti- ing together a very considerable audience, comprising the not only for his own

instrument: he was so inti- principal residents in the town and neighbourlhood. The mately acquainted with others, that he composed singers numbered about fifty voices, who were accom- concertos for them; for instance, the clarinet panied by two pianofortes and a harlmonium-rather a concertos, which he wrote for Biarmann, are novel style of accompaniment, but in this case it was perfect models, and enable the performer not only higlly successful. The solos were sung by amateurs, with fto dispay execution, but to touch the earts of the exception of two, which were very well executed by to display execution, but to touch the hearts of Mr. H. .Mlorgan, of Sherborne. The choruses went ld- an audience by their charming expression and mirably, and were sung with great precision and correct- earnest pathos. ness. Mr. Morgan, the conductor, discharged his duties

I must call your attention to the author Weber most efficiently, and to him the members are indebted for and his writincgs; I recommend the perusal of the degree of perfection to which the society has already and his writings; I recommend the perusal of attained, and the complete success of their first appear- these, which will prove to you how deeply and anc before thei public. perseveringly he reflected on the laws of our PtCT HA O S E .-Tis society recom- art,--with what clear cognisance of that which mericed its meetings for the present year on the 19th ult., he wished and intended, he created his musical at tie Town Hall, under the conduct of Mr. Il. W. works,-and with what meditation and caution he Burrowes. The terms of subscription being little more than proceeded to their compleon. nomp n inal, and the music very ably managed, it is probable

tliat the society will soon number a very large body of .- ..-- singers. TO CORRESPONDENTS. LrIVERPooL.-The Festival Choral Society gave their

This Journal is published on the lst of every month. 57th performance on the 9th January, when Handel's late hur at wc Adtis s rh u, ie . essiah was performed. Previous to the oratorio, the he late hour at hch ertiseents reach us, interere Dead March in Saul was played in memory of the society's much with their proper classifcation. late esteemed and talented conductor, Mr. George Holden. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name Mr. . W. . est presided at the organ; iMr. Baetens, led and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication. the hand; and Mr. Charles B. Herrnann conducted,

fancies and caprice, lays them steadily aside, and Colored Envelopes are sent to all Subscribers whose pay- gives to the people that which a people can like ment in advance is exhalsted. hle paper will be gniv ulndrlpt il discontinued where the Subscriber neglects to renew. We and understanda. again remind those who are disappointed in getting back

In his later works, Weber did not shew himself numbers, that only the music pages are stereotyped, and so entirely a popular writer. The public had of the rest of the paper, only sufficient are printed to crowned him enthusiastically with its applause, supply the currentsale. and he no longer thought necessary to consult We would request those who send us country newspapers, its taste; instead of bending towards the people, wshing us to read ricula paragraphs, to mark the he desired to raise the people to himself: Thus passage, by cuttng a slit thepape near it.

.rya appeared, . ,. fo tetWVe cannot undertake to return offered contributions; the Iuryanthe appeared, but, from the reasons just authors, therefore, will do well to retain copies. adduced, did not, and could not, obtain equal A Subscriber, who wishes to obtain certain Dinner Glees, success with the Freischiitz, notwithstanding the should enquire at the nearest music shop, andwhat he many beautiful and great things it contains. In requires will no doubt be obtained. Oberon, he hesitated between his own artistic An Amateur enquires the meaning of "'<ull to Fifteenth," principles and English public taste, which he in the "Select Organ Pieces; it means that all the was obliged to consult; his physical weakness sts p to and including the Pifteenth" are to be and exhaustion also lamed the powers of his .

O o is hs p t A. M. T. should ask his question about the MJfelodium, of intellect; on this account, Oberon is his poorest Alexadre, the maker. opera, although rich in beautiful fragments. Weber ranks incontestibly next to Mozart, as a - - German opera composer, and none of his succes- 3Btief Chronicle of the laat filonth. sors can be compared to him for truth and beauty of expression,-for clearly defined character and

t MAIDEN"IEAD.-The

first subscription concert given by ,of expression,-for clearly defined character ad the Windsor and Eton Royal Glee Society took place on dramatic vividness,-for appropriate and original the 13th ult. As the society is under the immediate instrumentation,-for scenic aptitude and stage patronage of the Queen, Prince Albert, and the Duchess effect. Young talents who would devote them- of Kent, the concert was very numerously attended by the selves to operatic writing, should therefore surrounding gentry. The vocalists included all the singers especially study Mozart's and Weber's scores, in the choir of the Chapel Royal, assisted by Mrs. Henry

Barnby; a number of glees and madrigals were performed for only when pursuing the paths trodden by with extreme correctness and precision. Mr. Knowles these masters,-when developing new and origi- presided at the pianoforte. nal ideas, in the manner that Mozart and Weber ST. GEORGE - THE - MARTYR NATIONAL AND INFANT did theirs,-can they calculate upon success, SCHooLs.-The annual meeting of the parents and friends which will then, however, be certain, of the children attending these schools took place on the

It is well known that Weber was a celebrated 26th ult. Several solos and choruses were well executed by the children and their teachers; anid a vote of thanks performer on the pianoforte, but the concertos was given to the clergy and the organist, Mr. Barnes, for he wrote for his instrument, like those of Spohr their kindness in providing this musical treat. for the violin, are valuable as classical, expressive, FROME.-The Messiah was performed in this town on soul-stirring works of art; they are not, like so the 22nd of Dec. by the members of the Choral Society. many others, merely calculated to display digital The fact of this being the first time that the oratorio has celerity and elasticity. He wrote excellently, ever been given entire at Frome, had the effect of draw- not only for his own instrument: he was so inti- ing together a very considerable audience, comprising the not only for his own

instrument: he was so inti- principal residents in the town and neighbourlhood. The mately acquainted with others, that he composed singers numbered about fifty voices, who were accom- concertos for them; for instance, the clarinet panied by two pianofortes and a harlmonium-rather a concertos, which he wrote for Biarmann, are novel style of accompaniment, but in this case it was perfect models, and enable the performer not only higlly successful. The solos were sung by amateurs, with fto dispay execution, but to touch the earts of the exception of two, which were very well executed by to display execution, but to touch the hearts of Mr. H. .Mlorgan, of Sherborne. The choruses went ld- an audience by their charming expression and mirably, and were sung with great precision and correct- earnest pathos. ness. Mr. Morgan, the conductor, discharged his duties

I must call your attention to the author Weber most efficiently, and to him the members are indebted for and his writincgs; I recommend the perusal of the degree of perfection to which the society has already and his writings; I recommend the perusal of attained, and the complete success of their first appear- these, which will prove to you how deeply and anc before thei public. perseveringly he reflected on the laws of our PtCT HA O S E .-Tis society recom- art,--with what clear cognisance of that which mericed its meetings for the present year on the 19th ult., he wished and intended, he created his musical at tie Town Hall, under the conduct of Mr. Il. W. works,-and with what meditation and caution he Burrowes. The terms of subscription being little more than proceeded to their compleon. nomp n inal, and the music very ably managed, it is probable

tliat the society will soon number a very large body of .- ..-- singers. TO CORRESPONDENTS. LrIVERPooL.-The Festival Choral Society gave their

This Journal is published on the lst of every month. 57th performance on the 9th January, when Handel's late hur at wc Adtis s rh u, ie . essiah was performed. Previous to the oratorio, the he late hour at hch ertiseents reach us, interere Dead March in Saul was played in memory of the society's much with their proper classifcation. late esteemed and talented conductor, Mr. George Holden. All communications must be authenticated by the proper name Mr. . W. . est presided at the organ; iMr. Baetens, led and address of the writer, not necessarily for publication. the hand; and Mr. Charles B. Herrnann conducted,

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Mr. GEORGE HOLDEN.-The sudden and unexpected decease of the late Mr. George Holden having left his widlow and fa;llily totally unprovided for, and in great pecuniary distress, a committee of gentlemen, of which Mr. James Holme is the chairman, has been formed, for the purpose of collecting subscriptions, with a view to afford them some temporary relief, and to endeavour to make some little provision for their future welfare.

LUTTcRWORTH-MUSICAL LECTURES.-On Wednesday and Thursday evenings, Jan. 7th and 8th, two lectures were delivered in the Town Hall, Lutterworth, upon "T The History of Music," by Mr. Henry Tendall, professor of music at Tottridge Park School; and as many of the in- habitants have some acquaintance with musical science, the attendance upon both occasions was numerous and highly respectable. It was evident, from the oft-repeated and rapturous cheers which resounded from every part of the room, that the Lectures, which were ofa really utilitarian and attractive character, were fully appreciated..

KEsNNtINCTON.-The Choral Union gave a performance of vocal music, &c., on the 30th Dec., at the Bolton-street School-rooms, at a nominal charge, for the entertainment of the working classes. The programme comprised a selection of Handel's choruses, solos, &c., and an assort- ment of madrigals and part-songs, very creditably rendered under the able direction of Mr. James liiggs. Some piano- forte duets by the Messrs. M. and J. Higgs elicited well- deserved commendation.

HALIFAX.-The members of the singing class in connec- tion with the Methodist Sunday School, Southoram, York- shire, held their first friendly meeting in the Sunday School-room, January 1st., when a selection of carols and choruses where sung in an efficient manner to a large and respectable audience, under the direction of their tutor, Mr. James Horsfield, late conductor to the Birmingham Harmonic Society.

GODALMING.-The Amateur Choral Society of this town gave its first concert of vocal and instrumental music, on Tuesday, the 6th January. The programme showed a good selection of standard pieces; the first part being devoted to a miscellaneous selection of sacred music, and the second to secular; both of which were very creditably performed-so much so, that Mr. W. King, a solicitor residing in the town, proposed a vote of thanks to the conductor (Mr. F. S. Caesar) and the members, expressing his satisfaction at the progress made by the society since its formation, twelve months since.

GREAT MARLOW.-The members of the Great Marlow Choral Society gave their third open night on Thursday, January 8tl; on which occasion, B. Atkinson, Esq., the worthy president of the society, in a complimentary address, presented the Rev. G. Taylor, the conductor, with a hand- some music-stand and baton. as a small tribute of respect from the members, for the exertions he has used in es- tablishing the society, and conducting it to its present state of prosperity and efficiency. After the presentation, the members performed a c;!pital selection of sacred and secular music. Miss Smith presided at the pianoforte (which the society has just purchased). There was a large number of ladies anld gentlemen present, who appeared heartily to enjoy the musical treat afforded them.

ORMSKIRK.-The Liverpool Glee and Madrigal Union gave a concert here on the 5th January; the principal performers being Miss Sharpe, Miss Hiles, Mr. Graham, and Mr. Roberts; Mr. Greenwood, solo flageolet, and Mr. Skeaf, jun., conductor.

BRIXTON-HILL CHORAL SOCIETY.-The third annual performance of this society took place on 28th December, in the Christ-Church Lecture-room, Streatham, before a crowded audience-about 500 persons being present. The programme consisted of madrigals, motetts, choruses. &c., chiefly from the great masters. The selection displayed admirable taste, and was extremely well executed. The conductor was Mr. Morison.

PONTYPOOL SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.-This society, which has been established twelve months, gave its second concert, consisting of selections from Judas Maccabeeus, at the Town Hall, on the 30th December, to a crowded audience. The principal performers were-vocalists, Miss Clowes (of Newport), Miss Chapman, and Mr. Arthur Lloyd: instrumentalists, Mr. Waite (of Bristol), violon- cello; Mr. Richardson (Bristol), contra-basso; leader, Mr. Coussins; conductor, Mr. H. I. Groves. The band and chorus, numbering 100, were highly efficient and were consequently loudly applauded.

HALIFAX.-TWO concerts have lately been given here by Mr. Bartimus Robinson, the blind organist of Farmley Church, and Mr. John Fleming, who have been assisted by the pupils from the Blind Institution at York.

SHIPTON-UNDER-WYCHWOOD (Oxon.).-The Choral Society in this place gave their fourth open meeting on the 31st December. The performance, which was conducted by W. M. Biirch, passed off with great success.

ERDINGTON.-A concert was given in the National School-room, on the 30th December, by Messrs. Joesbury and Carter. The principal vocalists were Miss Joesbury, Miss L. Joesbury, Mr. J. Neale, Mr. T. Keeling, and Mr. J. B. Cadder; solo flute, Mr. J. Smith; conductor and pianist, Mr. B. Joesbury.

LECTURE ON CHURCH MusIC.-The Rev. T. Helmore gave a lecture on Church Music at the Free Trade Hall, Manchester. The audience consisted of the principal clergymen and gentry of the neighbourhood, and the choir by which the rev. lecturer was assisted, numbered 150 voices, selected principally from church choirs.

LouTH.-The Musical Union gave a concert on the 16th ult., assisted by the members of the Madrigal Society and the London Anemoic Union. Miss Bleaden was the solo vocalist; Mr. Willey conducted.

THE RITE OF CONFIRMATION was administered on the Third Sunday in Advent, December, 14th, 1856, at the Church of the Advent in Boston, U.S.A. The choral force of the parish consists of a double choir of male voices, numbering four basses, three tenors, two contra- tenors, and ten boy choristers, the latter being subjected to thorough daily musical practice. This is the only parish in the United States where full choral service is performed by male voices alone.

BIRMINGHAM.-On the 12th ult., in Mr. Walker's Assembly Rooms, a pleasing concert was given to a numer- ous auditory, by Mrs. John Gregory and her pupils. Many difficult compositions of the best composers were well performed by the children; and the relatives of the juve- niles were highly gratified at the talent displayed. Mr. and Mrs. Tompson and Mr. Walker sang several very pleasing songs, and Mrs. Gregory's vocal and instrumental performances were much applauded.

SHEFFIELD.-Mr. Evans gave his long-promised per- formrance of the Sfessiah, at the Music Hall, on the 6th ult. Thle artistesengaged wereMrs.Sunderland,Miss Newbound, Mr. Inkersall, and Mr. Thomas; leader, Mr. Evans; or- ganist, Mr. S. B. Mills; and conductor, Mr. Spark, of Leeds. The choruses were executed with great precision by the band and chorus of the Musical and Vocal Unionl; and the oratorio went off in all respects to the entire satisfaction of the audience.

BISL.EY, GLOUCESTlERsmHIRE.-During the past year, a Musical Union has been formed of the choirs of Bisley and Stenchcome. The first public meeting was held January 6th, in the School-rooms of the formler place, when the Alessiah was performed before a crowded audience. The result of their first meeting was in every way most satisfactory.

SHAFTESBURY HALL.-Mr. J. B. Stansell gave a concert at Shaftesbury Hall, on the 14th, assisted by his pupils, and the following ladies and gentlemen:--Miss Rycroft, Mrs. W. Dixon, Messrs. Charles Binks and Bishop; and Madlle.

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Holbut, pianiste. "Ti prego," of Curschman, was well sun- by Mrs. W. Dixon, Miss Rycroft, and Mr. J. B. Stansell, and also " Lift thine eyes," by the Misses Nevet; several glees were given with great spirit by the pupils. Madlle. Holbut played a fantasia on the piano with great taste and true musical feeling.

HULL.-Miss Maria Wilson gave a concert at the Music Hall, on the 5th ult. She was assisted by Messrs. Plowman, Hird, Hudson, Holmes, and Turner, from the Institution for the Blind at York. The programme, as usual at this lady's concerts, comprised an excellent selection of music. Miss Wilson was in excellent voice, and was deservedly encored in one of her solos. Several glees were given with remarkable precision by the pupils of the Blind School. Mr. Turner presided at the piano- forte.

BICESTER.-The Harmonic Society gave a concert of Miscellaneous Music on the 16th ult. The principal feature for the evening was a new Sacred Cantata, David, by Mr. C. Franklin, the talented conductor of the Society, the success of which was fully apparent from the applause which followed each piece. The bass air, ' Lord let me know mine end," and the song,

The Lord is my strength," sung by the composer, were given in an artistic and masterly style. The choruses were rendered with great spirit and judgment, doing justice to the composer and credit to themselves.

DAVENTRY.-A concert was given in the Theatre, by the Daventry Choral Society, on the 26th ult. The members sung their choruses with great spirit and correctness. Mr. Wadley was the conductor, Mr. Havand leader, and Miss Baily accompanied on the pianoforte.

CASTLEFOrD.-A concert was given in the National School-room here, on the evening of New Year's Day. The vocalists were Miss Newell, Master Webster, and the Misses Bell and Marshall; the two former elicited much applause from the audience. Mr. J. D. Kay presided at the pianoforte. The attendance was numerous.

EAST GREENWICH.-The fifth anniversary of the Working Man's Institute was held in the Concert-room of the Greenwicli Institution, on the 13th ult. The soiree was numerously and respectably attended, and among the visitors were A. R. Bristow, Esq., Montague Chambers, Esq., M.P., J Rouse, Esq., and others. The concert was ably managed by Mr. Cox, who, with the assistance of the Choir of Old Charlton Church, entertained the assembled party with some very pleasing concerted music.

OxFORD.-The University Press Brass Band and Sing- ing Classesigave their annual concert in the Town Hall of the above city, on Friday, December 26th. The concert was gratuitous, and attended by upwards of 1000 persons. The performers consisted entirely of operatives engaged at the Press establishment,-Mr. Hall, junior partner in the firm, officiating as conductor. The programme was of a miscellaneous nature, and comprised a choice selection of Solos, Glees, Choruses, &c., &c., many of which were exceedingly well executed, and elicited frequent and rapturous encores;-the vocal portion being led by Messrs. B idcock and T. Aldridge; the instrumentalists by Messrs. Johnson and P. James. Band-master, Mr. W. Green. The arrangements throughout were of a most judicious character-and reflected great credit upon all the parties concerned.

GREENWICH.-Mr. Henry Morley's Annual Evening Concert took place at the Lecture Hall, on Thursday, January 8th. The artists engaged were Madame Clara Novello, Mrs. Lockey, Mr. J. L. Hatton, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Sims Reeves, Miss Arabella Goddard, and Herr Molique. The Hall was crowded in every part by a highly fashionable audience, who testified the gratification they experienced at the unusual musical treat provided. Amongst the gems of the evening were the duet " Amor possente nome," beautifully sung by Madame Clara

Novello and Mr. Sims Reeves, and unanimously encored; and Miss Arabella Goddard's performance of Mendels- sohn's Andante and Rondo, and Liszt's " Illustrations du Prophete ;" the latter piece was admirably performed.

CONCERTS FOR THE PEOPLE-ST. MARTIN'S HALL.- The second series of these praisewortlhy performances continue to attract large audiences. Among the per- foimers have been Miss Stabbach, Madame Zatello, Miss Serie, Mrs. A. Wilmore, Miss Manning, Mr. Kenny, and Mr. Theodore Distin. The glees and four-part songs by the London Vocal Union, under the able direction of Mr. Dawson, have been universally admired.

WESTM1NSTER ABBEY.-Mr. Baxter, of the Cathedral, Manchester, and formerly of Chester Cathedral, has been appointed to the vacant lay clerkship of Westminster Abbey. We understand that there were eighteen candi- dates, some of whom upon trial displayed qualifications of a high order; and it speaks very favourably of Mr. Baxter's ability, in having succeeded in the face of such a formidable competition.

BEVERLEY.-Messrs. Bartle and Coverdale gave a vocal and instrumental concert at the Assembly Rooms, during the last month. Miss Jenny Cudworth, of Hull, Mr. Lambert, of York, and Mr. E. Dickinson, were much applauded in their respective songs, and Mr. Bartle and Mr. Coverdale were as usual received with great appro- bation by a numerous audience.

WRECK OF THE " NORTHERN BELLE."-The members of the Quaver and Ainphion Glee Clubs have taken the Myddleton Hall, Islington, for the purpose of givinc a concert, on the 3rd of February, in aid of the funds for the benefit of the widows and children of the unfortunate seamen, who lost tlheir lives in an attempt to afford relief to the " Northern Belle," which went down on the 5th of January, with all hands on board. We hope that this praiseworthy object may be patronised as it deserves.

SPELSBURY, OxoN.-January 6th being the Epiphany, the members of the Church Choir, assisted by the meim- bers of the Amateur Vocal Society, performed a grand choral service. Tallis's responses were used on the occasion.

GLOUCESTER.-The Choral Society gave two concerts on the 20th and 21st ult., at which were performed selections from the Creation, and Samson; and Choruses by Mendelssohn, Bishop, &c. The solos were sung by Miss Julia Bleaden, and the performances were varied by instrumental pieces, given with great effect by the Anemoic Union. Mr. Goodfellow was the accom- panyist, and Mr. W. Higgs conductor.

BEDALE.-On the 15th ult., Mr. Whitehead gave Handel's chef d'ceuvre, the Messiah, in the Town Hall, to a fashionable audience. The principal vocalists were Miss Senior, Miss Alice Watson, Mr. Wilson. and Mr. Lambert. Organist, Mr. W. Dennis. Director, Mr. H. Whitehead. A grand miscellaneous concert was given in the evening, for which the same party were engaged, and the room was crowded to excess.

DERBY.-An evening concert took place at the Lecture Hall on the 17th ult., given by the Anemoic Union, who periformed a variety of excellent music in a most masterly style. Miss Julia Bleaden was the solo vocalist.

YORK.-The second concert for the people took place on Tuesday evening, the 20th, in the Festival Concert- room, before a crowded audience. The vocalists engared were Miss Milner, Mr. Miranda, and Mr. Lambert. Solo violin, Mr. Cooper; accompanyist, Mr. White.

SACRED HARMONIC SOCIETY.-On Friday, the 23rd ult., Mendelssohn's music to Racine's sacred drama, zthalie, was given at Exeter Hall, for the first time since 1852. The illustrative verses of Mr. Bartholomew, which connect the imitations of the lyrics, were recited by Mr. Phelps, the comedian, whose sonorous voice and clear enunciation well suited him for the task. Madame Clara

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Novello merited unqualified praise for her performance, and Miss Sherrington and Miss Dolby created a very favorable impression. In the Stabat Mater, which followed, the soloists were Madame Clara Novello, Miss Dolby, Mr. Sims Reeves, and Signor Beletti, who all displayed a vocal talent and artistic feeling which called forth universal commendation.

ENGLISH LIEDERTAFEL.-A meeting of above three hundred amateurs has taken place lately, for the purpose of establishing a society on the principle of the German Liedertafels, to be called "The Vocal Association." The object of the projectors of this Association is to attain with a large mass of voices a high degree of excellence and re- finement in the execution of such choral music as requires either no instrumental assistance, or at most an accom- paniment of a limited and easily accessible description. As a good example of the style alluded to, " The Cologne Union," who lately visited England, may be instanced. Their method of singing, though quite common in Germany, was entirely new to this country,. Associations of a similar kind abound in Germany; scarce any town being without its vocal association. There is no country in which the natural voice is better than in England, but very little has yet been done towards realizing the beautiful and extraordinary effects derivable from large bodies under a perfect state of discipline. At this meeting, a committee was nominated to carry out the intentions of the associ- ation, and Mr. Benedict was appointed the conductor.

EDINBURGH.-Mr. C. J. Hargitt's concert took place in the Hopetoun Rooms, on the 23rd ult. Mr. Hargitt's performance on the pianoforte exhibited great clearness of articulation and equality of touch ; he has made con- siderable progress since last year. Mr. C. Cooper and Mr. Hausmann performed on the violin and violoncello; and Miss Milner was the only solo vocalist.

GLAsGow.-The Choral Union of this town gave a morning concert on the first of the New Year, at the City Hall. The singers numbered upwards of two hundred voices. The programme consisted of Mendelssohn's cele- brated Lobgesang, or the Hymn of Praise, composed for the celebration of the anniversary of the invention of print- ing; and also a selection from the sacred works of Handel, &c. The principal vocalists were Miss Lucy Escott, Miss Catherine Campbell, and Mr. A. Braham; organist, Mr. Lambeth; conductor, Mr. Selingmann. This society has attained great proficiency, and the performance went off with considerable eclat. A miscellaneous concert was given by the same party in the evening, and was very fully attended.

WALBALL.-The Creation was performed in the Guild' hall Assembly Room on the 19th ult., when the solo parts were ably performed by Mrs. Sunderland, Mr. Knowles, and Mr. W. H. Poole. The leader of the band was Mr- Shargool, and the conductor, Mr. E. Woodward. The band and chorus was full and complete.

OBITUARY.-It is with regret that we have to announce the death of Signor Crivelli, which took place on Wednesday, December 31st., at his residence in Upper Norton-street. Signor Crivelli came to England in the year 1817, with his father, who was engaged as the prin- cipal tenor at the King's Theatre. Since that time, he dedicated himself to the profession of teaching singing, and acquired a great name, which he maintained with in- creasing reputation up to the moment of his death. Since the foundation of the Royal Academy of Music, in 1823. he has been the principal professor of singing at that in- stitution, and almost all our present singers have been his pupils.

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