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Y. ell. 0. • giant 'this 3. 5 3 5 3 7 \ THE LIVERPOOL GRAND -11EUSICAL FESTIVAL. We this morning present our readers with an addl. Tonal sheet, containing a full report of the whole of the Festival, from the commencement. The extra sheet beir.g printed on a stamp will go free of postage, which Will enable parties who may have visited any of the per fortnances of the Festival, or who may have attended at the Fancy Ball, as Christian, Jew, Turk, or Heathen, from the King to the peasant, to transmit to their distant friends a full account of that part of the performances which they may have attended, or perchance of their a -a"= share in the climax with which the Festival concluded. We have endeavoured to make the list of the visitors of the ball as full and correct as we were able, and to render , the whole account as complete as possible—to render, in fact, this sheet a record of the Liverpool Festival of If there should be found any errors or omissions, we tnust crave the indulgence of our readers; and beg them to attribute them partly to the hurry which this great addition to our usual task has of necessity created, and, with regard to the instrumental performances, partly to the Committee of ManageMent of the Festival, from whom, in our arduous task of giving lengthened cri tiques of sometimes two performances per day, we have from first to last received not the slightest aid. NDAY.--FIRST DAY. It appears to be the unanimous opinion of every person whom we have heard speak upon the subject, that on no former occasion were so many strangers seen in thetown as at present throng our streets, drawn by the coming Festival ; and now that an excitement has been raised by the press, publishing to the public the operations of the Festival Committee, which, until lately, have been kept so much " under the ruse," the town presents the appear ance of u disturbed bee-hive. To-day every person ap peared on the qui vice, and parading about ; a restless excitement, as expectant of something, pervading all, whilst the various shops retkubled their exhibitions of finery; and crowds of admirers were clustering round them, impeding tie causeways. The melancholy death of Madame Malibran came like a thunderbolt on the Festival Committee, for on her ex- l anions to contribute to the efficiency of the performances ' ,they had placed their main reliance, along with that of her husband: The , committee, however, with praise• -worthy alacrity, lost rw up the blank occa sioned by this calamity. To fill the void of -Madame Akilibran they took inunediate measures for securing the •.- cervices of Madame Caradori Allan, whose fame as a Vocalist is well known, and also eng-aged M. Ole Bull, the celebrated violinist, and M. Bochsa, as substitutes for ' M. de Beriot. The following is a list of those who have honoured the 'f'datiiral, by allowing themselves to be-nominated as Pa ,trons, Patronesses, and Vice=Patrous:----, His Most Excellent MAJESTY the KING And Her:Most Excellent MAJESTY the QUEEN. The thigh Sheriff of the County Sir IL W. Bullieley, Bart. M.P. ,The Lord Lieutenant of the County Sir Richard Brooke, Bart. 'The WOrshipful the Mayor of Li- Sir T. Dalrymple Hesketh, Bart. Os d Mosley, Bart. M.P. Ri v s e arc i e the Duke of Hamilton Sir Thomas ai B. Birch, Bart. and Brandon Colonel Plumbe Tempest, Ist His Grace the Duke of Buccleugh Royal Lancashire His Grace the Duke of Sutherland Theßev.theWarden of Manchester The Most Noble the Marquis of The Worshipful the Boroughreeve Salisbury of Manchester The Most Noble the Marquis of The Worshipful the Recorder of Dou F las Liverpool The Right Hon. the Earl of Lincoln Peter Ainsworth, Esq., M.P. The Right Hon. the Earl of Stain- J. Ireland Blackburne, Esq., M.P. ford and. Warrington William Bolling, Esq..-M.P. TheßightHon.theEarl of Balcarras John ilrocklehnrst, Esq., M. l'. The Ri g ht Hon. the Earl of Sefton Joseph Brotherton, Esq., M.P. 'Fhe Right Hon. the Earl of Wilton W. Tattoo Egerton, Esq., M.P. The Right Hon. Lord Francis Eg- J. Entwisle, Esq.. M.P. erton, M,P. William Evrart, - Esq., M.P. 'The Right Hon,Lord Startley,M.P. William Fielden, Esq., M.P. The Ri4ilt Hon.ViscountMolyneux P. liesketh Fleetwood, Esq., M.P. The Right lion. Viscount Sandori. Thomas Greene, Esq., M.P. 14. P. J. H. Kearaley, Esq., M.P. Thq Right: Hon. Lord Robert Gros- J. F. Lees, Esq., M.P. Tenor,, M.P. J. Wilson Patten, Esq., M.P. The Right Hon. the Lord Lilford Mark Philips, Es q . ' lil.P. I `,le BA& Hon. the Lord Skel- R. Potter, Esq., M.P. tae adapt J. Ryle, Esq., M.P. The Ron. It. B. Wilbraham, M.P. P. M. Stewart, Esq.. M.P. Right Hon. Sir Robert Peel, William Turner, Esq., M.P. Set M.P. The Rev. the Rectors of Liverpool. Theltight Hon. C. Poulett Thom- William Brown, Esq. Deputy son, M.P. Ch as . L a w r ence, Esq. Lien- Sir Henry Bold Hoghton, Bart. George Case, Esq. tenants. Sir John Gerard, Bart. Thomas Case, Esq. Sir Pkilip de Malpas Grey Egerton, William Brown, Esq. Magistrates , Bart. M.P. Thomas Bolton, Esq. for -Sir Stephen Glynne, Bart. M.P. .1. C. Ewirt, Esq. the Sir.Thomu Stanley Massey Stan- Win. Rathbone, Esq. Borough. ley, Bart. -Rev. Jonathan Brooks, A.M. Chairman of the Committee. William Earle, jun. Esq. Deputy Chairman. PRINCIPAL VOCAL PERFORMERS. Madame Caradori Allan, Mrs. Knyvett, Mrs. A. Shaw, Miss Birch, and M rs . W oo d, Mr. Braham, Mr. Bennett, Mr. E. Taylor, and Mr. H. Phillips. Leader of the Band Mr. F. Cramer. Principal Second Violin .Mr. Loder. Solo Perforiner on the Violin, Mr. Ole Bull for the Evening Concerts. Solo Performance on the Harp Mr. Bochsa. ' PRINCIPAL F(STRIMENTAL TEMPORISERS. Violins—Mr. Blagrove, and Mr. C. Reeve. Tenors—Mr...altar and Mr. Daniels. Violoncellos—Mr. Lindley and Mr. Jae) son. Double Basses—Signor Dra g onetti and Mr:" Howell. Flutes—Mr. Nicholson and Mr. Brown. ' Oboes —Mr. G. Cooke and Mr. Keating. Clarionets—Mr. Willman and Mr. Powell. Bassoons--Mr. Denman and Mr. Tulley. Horns—Mr. Platt and Mr. Rae. Trumpets—Mr. Harper and Mr. Hyde., T rom boni—Messrs. Smithies, Bean, and Ed g ar. Serhano—Mr. Ponder. And Double Drums—Mr. Chi pp. Conductor Sir George Smart, Who presided at the Organ and Piano-forte. The band consisted of 2S violins, 12 tenors, 6 violoncellos, 4 double-basses, 2 flutes, 1 octave flute, 4 oboes, 2 clariouets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets , 1 trombones, the aarbano (or pheicleid) the harp, and double drums. The chorus-singers number 13G performers, under the superintendence of Mr. Holden, selected principally front those who gave so much sa tisfaction at Manchester. VIOLINS. Messrs. Aldridge, Liverpool Aldridge, H. jun. do Anderson, London Barnes, Oldham Barton, J. Dublin Blagrove, London Brand, Liverpool Camidge, Dr. York Cramer, W. London Cuniinine, Leeds Dewai, Edinburgh London Eyton, Liverpool Hall, • Harper, jun. London -Hermann, J. Liverpool Kearns, Liverpool Levy, It. M. Dublin . 'Loder, jun. Bath Mackintosh, jun. Lon. Pigcfstt, G PI Reeve; C ft Seymour Stubbs, D. Liverpool • Sudlow,E. Manchester Thomas, E. W. Liver pool TRNORS. Irlassrs. Rime, Liverpool, and Daniels, London Abbott, Andrews, R. ganches cheater Davies, London Card, „ Challoner „ Cooper, Liverpool Hermann. C. B. Napier. W. Edinburgh' . Taylor, R. Oldham Wilton, W. W. Lpl. Messrs. Lindley, London, and' Jackson, Liverpool Lindley, jun. \Vorces ter Pigott, S. Dublin Scrutton, J. jun. Lpl. nocatx BASSES. Signor Dragonetti and Mr. Howell, London Niessys. Edgar, T. London Grivashaw, S. Preston Smart, C. London Tay leure, H. Liverpool FLUTES. Messrs. Nicholson, London Brown, Liverpool oc;TAVE FLUTE. Mr. Card, London OBOES. I Messrs. G. Cooke and Keat ing, London Hughes, Manchester Scrutton, Liverpool CLARIONETS. Messrs. Willman, London Powell, „ ~, .. .:!; BASSOONS. Messrs. Denman, London Tully, /1 HORNS. Messrs. Platt and Rae, London Arunil, Hull Thompson, C. H. Li pool. TRUMPETS. Messrs. Harper, London Hyde. Manchester Hanson, Jas. Lpl. TRUMBONI. Messrs. Smithies, jun. (Alto London Bean, (Tenor) Lond Smithers, (Bass)Lond Edgar, do. Liverpool noun LE (MUM& Mr. Chipp, London CAN' Ampillett ; Miss, Manchester Salm-Min; -Liverpool • 1 3atton, Miss, do En ( On, - ' do' Brand, Mrs.. do 13 4nock, Miss, do .01 Ough, Miss. Oldham llaVies, Miss C., Liverpool Daffis, Miss H. do triehioith, Miss E., Manches te X )4 4 l eiiworth, Miss E. do Dutton, Mrs. Liverpool Eelktersjety, Miss, Manchester Edwirdi; Miss, Liverp ool lliB, bliss, • d do us ; Greener, Mi ss ALE . m _ aucnes ter ilaftwood, Miss, Liverpool 'Mrs. do Renshaw, Mrs., Manchester Hiles, Mrs., Liverpool Hirst, Miss, Huddersfield Hughes, Miss M., Li verpool I Nher wood. Mrs. Man chester Jackson, Miss, Liverpool Kelley ; Miss, do Leach, Miss, do Linacre, Mrs. do Maddock, Mrs. do Morrow, Mrs. do Peace, Mrs., Huddersfield Pemberton, Mrs., Liverpool Rule. Miss do Schofield, Miss, Rochdale Swain, Miss, Liverpool Thorley, Miss M. A., Manches• • ter Travis, Miss, Oldham Wilde, Mrs. do ALI 1591er, Mr. W, Bittninghatn Ball, Mr 11, Liverp oo l Barlow, Mr W, Manchester Boothby, Mr 'l', Liverpool Buck, Mr T, Manchester ,Byine, Mr, Liverpool Cordwell, Mr J, Manchester Derbyshire, M . r. T, Liverp oo l Diitton, Mr A , do Gleave, Mr J, do Hartley, Mr T. do Renshaw, Mr W, Manchester Holden, Mr, G, juu, Liverpool ROWirth, Mr, do Jones ' Mr H , Liverpool Law, Mr R, do Lunt, Mr J, do Marsden, Mr J, do Mc'Nlillan, Mr J, do Murray, Mr A, do Penney, Mr J, Manchester Stott, Mr John, Liverpool , Swift, Mr N, Sheffield Tay Ittr, Mr H , Liverpool Taylor, Mr W, Birmingham Turner, Mr W, Manchester Waddington, Mr John, do Wo'Od"Ward, Mr C, Liverpool otis. TEN Banning, Mr Jesse, Liverpool Barker, Mr J, York Brown, Mr James, Liverpool Cooper, Mr J, Manchester Colley, Mr Hebert, do Dale Nis I, Live pool Dawson Mr Sam:, Nlancheste'r Dodd; Mr H, Liverpool Dunn, Mr Jainer„ do Evans;•lll;Bobert, do • Foulkes, Mr - Lot, do Prance, Mr J, do France, Mr 'CV, do Garduer, F, do George, Mr W Liverpool Graham, M r W H Hignett, M r W do do Holden, M r ThOs do Hurst, Mr A, do , Linacte, W, do MaAdjek, Mr Thos, Mr. Time, Manchester liichardson, Mr J, Liverpool Smith, Mr J, do Stott, Mr E, do Turner, Mr James, MancheSter Wilcock, Mr Jame - s, - du W ilkinson, Mr John, Liverpool ,) • 4/4 4 /, SUPPL EMENT Abbott, Mr Chas, Manchester Andrews, Mr James, Liverpool Ashery, Mr D, . do Ashton, Mr H W, do Ashton, Mr James, do Aubrey, Mr (1 E, do Bar well, Mr W, Birmingham Blundell, Mr Thos, Liverpool Cross, Mr E, do Davies, Mr David, do Davies, Mr Richard, do Duke, Mr Richard, do Ellis, Mr Thomas, York Gelling, Mr W, Liverpool Grimshaw, Mr T, Manchester Halley, Mr A D, Liverpool Hart, Mr W, Manchester Holden Mr Wm ; Liverpool Hornby, Mr James, do THE DRI Hughes Mr Mich, Liverpool James, Mr W, do Langshaw, Mr W, Preston Morris, Mr S, Liverpool Mousdale, Mr J, do Notris, Mr W, do Palmer, Mr J 0, do Peace, Mr J, Huddersfield Pemberton, Mr C, Liverpool Potts, Mr J, do Preston, Mr EW, do Rigg, Mr John, • do Sheldrick, Mr J, Manchester Simpson, Mr J, Liverpool Stodhart Mr 1' S, Newcastle • Travis, Mr E, Manchester turner, Mr W, do Waring Mr W. Liverpool Williams, Mr W, do :SS B ALL. ST £ W A li. U 3. Bev. Jonathan Brooks, William Earle, jun., James Aspinall, James Crosbie, Hardman Earle, J. C. Ewart, J. Langton, Henry Lawrence. This evening, the festival commenced with the ball at the Wellington Rooms. The company began to assemble at nine o'clock, and continued arriving without intermission till about eleven. The assemblage consisted for the most part, of the principle gentry of the town and neighbourhood, with a few strangers. There were, however, not many families of distinc tion ; a party arrived late from Knowsley, the scat of Lord Derby. We also observed the late Mayor there and Sir Thos. Brancker. About 500 tickets were sold. Dancing commenced shortly before ten o'clock, and continued, without intermission, until three, when the ball began to break up. Many parties, however, left before that time. Weippert's band was in attend ance, and performed in its usual superior style. Amongst the musical pieces which were most favourably received during the evening were the "Rhine," " Terpsichorian," and "Moscow," Waltzes, "The Nations." and " Elieir d'Ainour," Quadrilles. The room, about twelve o'clock, presented a very splendid ap pearance, many of the ladies being elegantly dressed, and their gay apparel contrasting agreeably with the soluble hues of the dress coats of the male visitants, whilst engaged in the mazy dance or the lively promenade. Chorus, " lie gave them hailstones." Chorus, " He sent a thick darkness." Recit. (accompanied) Miss Birch, " Hail holy light." Chorus. " He rebuketh the Red Sea." Chorus, " He led them througi. , ,h the deep." Chorus, " But the waters overwhelmed their enemies." Duet, Mr. H. Phillips and Mr. E. Taylor, "The Lord is a m.,n of war." _ _ Chorus, "The Lord shall reign." llecit. Mr. Braham, "For the host of Pharaoh." Chorus, "The Lord shall reign." Solo, Mrs. Wood, "Sing ye to the Lord." ChoruS, ." The Horse and his Rider." !fi r first part opened with the Coronation Anthem, which was performed with that striking precision and effect that are to he expected from performers who are so continually in the habit eLpractising together. Gugliehnis' air "Gratmas agi mos," was splendidly given by Maclaine Caradori, the clarionet obligato by Willman. 'l'he fine bass voice of Mr. PriillipS was heard to great advaintage in Mozart's " RedJintor month Deus," which was followed by Mrs. Wood's performance of the recita tive, "Alas! I find the fatal toils are set," and the succeeding air from Handel's Oratorio 'of Susanim. This was decidedly the gem of the morning. In the air, "If guiltless blood be your intent," Mrs. Wood displayed a power and pathos which was productive of the most thrilling effect. Some comparisons have lately been made between the singing of Mrs. Wood and that 'of Miss Clara Novello. The public voice will seam decide that between the cold, unimpassioned tuning of the one, however correct, and the splendidly effective execution, correct articula tion, and above all, deep and overflowing expression of the other, there cannot be a competition We would not, however. express a harsh opinion respecting this talented young singer. We should not be unmindful of her youth, and thmit her voice is yet baiady arrived at perfection; and we believe the fair canto trice studiously avoids putting its power to the full test, lest it should be followed by an injurious result, and in this we think she acts wisely. Tim have attained, however, at the early age of eighteen, the eminence, as a first-rate and standard vocalist, which she possesses, is du itself a high enconnuth. In the esti mation of the Liverpool public Mrs. Wood has, since the cern mencement of this festival, risen higher than ever. Mr. H. Phillips has also become deservedly popular. His execution of the solo, in the Christian's Prayer, was particularly title and in Haydn's highly descriptive recitativie and air,,front the Crea tien,he gave the fullest effect to thebeautifulciinCeptions of time author. Mr. Braham was not in good voice, which may be ac counted for by his late indisposition, from which, indeed, lie is not yet fully -recovered. As he went - on in the performance, however, the huskiness of his tones became less perceptible, and he gave Handel's sublime recitative from Jeplitha, " Deeper and deeper still," in magnificent style. Of Madame Caradori we may also speak as one who . has made a highly favourable impression. Her great talents have won her golden opinions throughout the country, and we can say from experience th-mi the More she is known, the inure will her brilliant exe cution and the high tone of feeling which accompanies her perform flees he appreciated. Mrs. Kuyvett is an old favourite. She sung the music allotted to her in that pure sweet style for which she is distinguished. Mrs. A. Shaw, with her enchanting voice, a soft contra alto, is the subject of praise wherever she appears. She' executed her part in the extract from Solomon in a manner that won universal adniiration. We must not omit to mention Miss Birch and Mr. Bennett, who both acquitted theMielves The choruses were, without exception, given with a precision that has left nothing to be desired; and we have heard more than one individual of undoubted taste and judgment, remark that our county has reason to be proud other chinisters. In the evening a grind illumination of the Exhibition of Paintings took place, the proceed. to to towards the fund for the benefit of the charities. The st r.aig light set offto great advantage many of the tine paintings exhibited. '1 he room was, however, but thinly attended. THURSDAY. MORNING'S PERFORMANCE. We have been really highly favoured in the fineness of the weather. This morning dawned as beautifully as on the two previous days, giving promise of a warm and brilliant day. At an early hour, St. Peter's began to fill, and by eleven o'clock the unreserved seats were completely crowded. A great deal of inconvenience was experienced in pressing through to the - reserved seats, the passage becoming crowded, and in some cases completely blocked up. The appearance which the whole church now presented was very splendid. The steward's gallery and reserved seats in the body and the galleries presenting one dense mass and one complete blaze and galaxy of beauty and fashion. Such was, however, likely to be the result—the Messiah is invariably an attraction. The following is a programme of the morning's performances: PART 1.-L-OVERTURE. Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, " Comfort ye, comfort ye my people." Air, " Every valley shall he exalted." Chorus, " And the glory of the Lord." Recit. accom., Mr. E. Taylor, " Thus saith time Lord of . Hosts." Air, " But who may abide the day of his coming." Chorus, " But who may abide the day of his coming?' Chorus, " And he shall purify the sons of Levi." Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, " Behold a virgin shall conceive." Air and Chorus, " 0 thou that tritest good tidings in Zion." Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " For behold darkness shall cover the earth." Air, " The' people that walked in darkness" Chorus, " For unto us a child is born." A PASTORAL SYMPHONY. Recit., Mrs. Wood, •"l'here were shepherds." Recit. accom., " And lo! the angel of the Lord came upon them." Recit., " And the angel said unto them." Recit. accom., " Aud suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host." Chorus, " Glory to Gud in the highest." Air, " Madame Caradori Allan, " Rejoice greatly, 0 daugh ter of Zion !" ReCit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "'Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened." Air, " He shall teed his flock like a shepherd." Air, Mrs. Knyvett, "Come unto me all ye that labour and are heavy laden." Chorus, " His yoke is easy." Patti. 11. Chorus. "Behold the Lamb of God." Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " He was despised and rejected of men." Chorus, " Surely he bath borne our griefs." Recit. accom., Air. Bennett, " All they that see him laugh him to scorn." Chorus, " He trusted in God that lie would deliver him." Recit. accom., Mr. Braham, "Thy rebuke bath broken his heart." Air, " Behold and see." Recit. accom., Mrs. W. Knyvett, " He was cut off out of the land of the living." Air, " But thou did'st not leave his soul in hell." Semi-chorus, the principal singers, " Lift np your heads, 0 ye gates!" " Who is the King of Glory!" "The Lord strong and mighty," " Lift up your heads," "The Lord of Hosts." Recit., Mr. Bennett, "Unto which of the angels." Chorus, " Let all the angels of God worship him." Air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thou art gone up on high." Chorus, " The Lord gave the word." Air, Miss Birch, " How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace." Quartet, Mrs. W. K - nyvett, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, Mr. E. Taylor; and chorus, "Their sound is gone out into the lands.? Air, Mr. H. Phillips, " Why do the nations so furiously rage together." Chorus, " Let us break their bonds asunder." 'Recit., Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn." Air, "Thou shalt break them with a rod of iron." Grand chorus, " Hallelujah!" PART 111. Air, Mrs. Wood, " 1 know that my Redeemer liveth." Quartet, Mrs. Wood, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, " Since by man came death." Chorus, "By man came also the resurrection of the dead." Recit. accom., Mr. H. Phillips, " Behold! I tell you a mystery." Air, (trumpet obligato,) Mr. Harper, "The trumpet shall sound.' Recit., Mrs. A. Shaw, "Then shall be brought to pass the saving that is written." Duet, Mis. A. Shaw and Mr. Bennett, "0 death, where is thy sting ?" Chorus, "But thanks be to God." Air, Miss Birch, "If God be fur us." Grand chorus, "Worthy is the Lamb that was slain." The overture at the commenceme nt was g iven wit h much precision. The perfect unity of th e violins was ver y striking. Brahatn's recitative. " Comfort , ye m y people,"was begun ra ther languidly. The veteran, however, soon roused himse l f . The shake and cadence, " her warfare is accomplished," ,,. The air which rich modulation. The falsetto in alto which followed, ` vi:a l s 'he -- voice of him' that crieth in the wilderness," was given with his accustomed perfection. The execution, however, on the whole, followed proving the high was tame, and rather devoid of energy. It gave an was better sung, " Every valley shall be exalted." character which they have obtained. The crash of the succeedin g opportunity to the cantos of i to anything we equal in precisio n ever heard • the spontaneous and deathlike silence before the ov erwhelmi ng " For the mo uth of the Lord h ath sp oken it," was ver y e ff ec ti ve , conclusion, and the conclu di ng cadence very b m arked e ff ect on the audience. beautiful. It produced a The recitative with am accomp • • rather flat after the first bar;accompani ment, by Mr. E. Taylor, was he agai n, tone. In the air which followed however, recovered his great advantage. In some of his his fine bass voice was heard to tone was nearly lost. Throughout cadences its fine quality of it was rather deficient in power. The construction of S different, and the task of filling t. Pete r's for sound is very in partments can be no easyng a space full of separate com as practicable, been one. This defect has, however, as far ing• chorus was well remedied by the committee. The given; succeed- Ai nothing, however, extraordinary. The recitative , b ceive," was Yrs : A. Shaw, " Behold a virgin shall con lady's voice commenced in fine tone. The tenor notes of this ice are rich and ex • pressive and , full of feeling. The commencement of the su -d . • ccee ing air, "0 thou that tellest," was given with thrilling sw eetness. Her voice was in perfect tune throughout. The cras h of the chorus after this contrasted well with the I ' • p =five sweetness of the air. The • • recitative with accompaniment, of Mr. H. Phillips, " For behold 1 ' darkness shall come over the earth," was finely given. conclusion, to th e The bass cadenza and shake at the ". brightness of h ' • ' t y rising,' was exceedingly e ff ective. In the air which followed, the sweet flowing confusion of sounds of the orchestra was accompanied in most correct and perfect tune. The flutes in this told with good effect. The c onclusion of the air, " Upon them hath the light shined," was again given with a finely modulated shake, anti the concluding bass cadenza was clear, distinct, and musical. The succeeding chorus of cantos, " For unto us a child is born," was exceeding sweet and flowing "full of gentle rills of exquisite pathos and grace." The unou'latiug tone was beauti ful. This sweetness g•ave additional force to the succeeding fortissimojitriosa. The fugue was splendid. This was repeated, THE ARRANGEMENTS. The concerts are to take place at the Amphitheatre, in Great Charlotte-street, where alterations have been made which do the greatest credit to the taste and judgment of the committee. The stage has been completely walled in, and presents to the eye of the spectator in front the shape of one-half of an octagon. These walls are beautifully and tastefully decorated in a chaste and highly-relieved pattern, which displays itself with a remark ably vivid effect, though its prevailing characteristic is neatness. 'lbis department has been entrusted to the skill of Mr. Trout beck. A sufficient sweep of stage has been left beneath the proscenium for the vocal performers, for the conductor, and fur the instruments which usually occupy this situation ; from thence, in a regular succession of seats, a spacious orchestra, which occupies the whole breadth of the stage, extends upwards nearly to the level of the proscenium. This, when filled with the numerous musicians who have been engaged, will in itself present a most striking coup d'ceil, while the compact enclosure of the space, joined to its form, will, it is expect ed, project the sound to the audience most effectively. The old orchestra has beenenlarged and raised to a convenient height, so as to give a full view of the performers, while it will not obstruct the view of those behind. It is filled with ranges of seats, and forms a sort of spacious pew, being completely co vered over with crimson cloth. The avenue which formerly led from the circle to the stage has.been likewise made to conduce tp general decoration. It is covered in a similar manner to the orchestra, and contains seats which, with those abovemen tioned, are to be appropriated to the use of the Stewards anst the Patrons of the Festival. The circle has entirely disappeared, the whole of the materials which formed it having been removed, and the entire space has been laid out with seats, which extend, without any intervening partition, under the boxes, so that what Was formerly the pit is now a part, without any division, of the new area. The entrance from the back, by an avenue which runs through the middle to the pew under the stage. The whole of these seats are covered with crimson cloth, and, from the al teration which we have attempted to describe, an extent of space is developed which has a magnificent appearance. The fronts' .of the boxes and of the first tier of gallery have been neiAly painted in Wariii Colours, which will relieve the gilded decorations. The fronts of the upper ranges of the galleryn,have been newly papered. The division which enclosed the boxes next the stage , on each side of the house has been removed, whereby the ap parent size:of the house has been greatly increased, and its pro portions magnified to an extent which will not be productive of less surprise than gratification to those who may remember it in its former state, The ceiling has been tastefully re-decorated by some of Mr. Troutbeck's most able artists; and when we add to this, that the backs of the boxes have been hung with handsome paper, the reader will perceive that the committee have not aimed merely at rendering the house fit for accommo dation by a few easy altetations and flinisy adornments, but that t'iey have given to the tout ensemble a finish becoming the oc casion and the audiences which may there be expected toassern ble. It is estimated that the pit will contain nearly a thousand persons. The morning performances of sacred music are to take place in St. Peter's Church. It is to be regretted, that we have no building in the town of sufficient size to give due effect to the magnificent creations which are to be performed, or to accom modate the number of persons who attend our festivals. The space in St. Peter's Church is much too small. but it has been , made the most of. Numerous alterations have been made ; and it has been fitted up to accommodate 1400 persons. A spacious gallery has been erected, commencing at the pulpit, rises to such a height as to cover about two-thirds of the eastern win dow. The orchestra is extensive,.and will contain 3UU per formers. For the fancy ball, which, as our readers generally know, is to be held at the Town-hall, the arrangements will be on the same splendid scale as formerly, with some alterations which have been suggested by experience of former inconvenience, Weippert's celebrated quadrille band and Horrabin's band, front Manchester, are engaged to attend. It is expected from the arrangements which have been made, the excitement which prevails, and the sale of the tickets which has already taken place, that the fancy ball will far outvie those of former occa sions. TUESDAY. Tuesday morning, the first day on which the actual business of the festival might be said to have commenced, was ushered in as beautifully as the most ardent anticipator of amusement and pleasure could have desired. The morning was mild, refresh ing, and delightful, the sun giving radiance, sprightliness, and joy to the scene which the principal streets of the town at an early hour began to present. Lord-street, Bold-street, and the neighbourhood of St. Luke's Church were thronged with gaily dressed parties, either going to the announced performance at St. Luke's or promenading about to observe those who were; whilst the bells of the church, by their merry peal, gave a business-like air of bustle to the whole scene. Mr. Whitty and a strong body of police were stationed around the church to prevent confusion and destroy the hopes of harvest by the light-fingered gentry, one or two of whom were early observed paying especial attention to a lady's gold watch, as she entered the church. The announcement for the morning was a sermon, to be preached by Dr. Gilbert, principal of Brazennose College, Ox ford, with a musical service. It was our intention, in addition to a descriptioc and critique of the musical part of the service, to have given a verbatim report of the sermon, which we have heard was a most excellent one. We were, however. ‘lenied admittance at the dour, unless we could produce a ticket, which we were not aware was necessary. On applying at the proper quarter, either to obtain or purchase a ticket, we were told that unless we purchased a set cur the whole of the performances we could not have one. Having already provided ourselves with tickets for the major part, we did not choose to do ibis. Our readers must accept this excuse for not fulfilling our intention ; it is the loss of the public, not ours. We are indebtefl to the Courier for the following description and critique of the morn ing's musical service:— • The service commenced with the Psalm xii, from the Rev. 11. Kennedy's Church of Eng land psalm book. •‘ one, Barton—From the parochial psalmody of Greatrex. " Quartett—Miss Bireh, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett, E. Taylor, and Chorus. " The Venite and Psalms for the day \Vele chanted. " After the first and second Lessons, the ' 7'e Drum,' and `Jubilate,' set to music by Dr. Nares, were sung by the principal singers, &c. The Principal Singers and Chorus. 'AFTER THE THIRD COLLECT—Anthem—Solo, Mrs. Wood OLord, our Governor.' ........................ .Marcello. " BEFORE THE SERMON—Anthem, Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. W. Knyvett, Hear my Prayer.' Kent. AFTER THE SERMON—Anthem -4 Plead thou my cause.' Mozart. " The solo parts by truss Bitch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Bruh;i!n, Mr. H. Phillips, anti Chorus. " Sir George Sal;:rt:presided at the Organ." The service was announced to commence at eleven o'clock, but lung bef o re that hour numbers of the congregation, all the !q: - .. , :tiduals of which were admitted by ticket, began to astem 131eBy the hour appointed the church was ailed, the space in the aisles as well as the seats being occupied by a respectable congregation. The Rev. Rector Brooks olliCiated at the read ing -desk. The service was opened by the choir giving the 41st Psalm, in the second part of which. Mr. BrahaM was to have joined in !he quartette wall Mrs. tins, vett, Mrs. Shaw, and Mr. H Phil ips. The rumours which had been for the last two days preva lent in the town, of the ii:ticss of this gentleman, were now con firmed, and a general feeling of disappointment and regret pre vailed throughout the as,emb.y. The 'Psalm, however, was . . • given with exceeding precision, Vlr. Burnett taking Mr. Bra ham's part. The emphatic chorus, Let therefore Isvaet!s Lord and God, • • from age to age be West, And all the oeople's glad applause, With loud amens expressed," burst -forth, and was carried to its conclusion with striking energy and effect. After this followed the Venit, which was chanted hythe prin cipal singers. .No---happier combination of the spirit-stirring with the solemn could possibly exist, than was displayed 'in the music of .this: beautiful chant. 'The effect of the trumpets and trombones •wheal they burst forth with the concluding chorus was exceedingly vivid and effective.. • The 29th chapter of the 1300 k of Job was the first Lesson appoildedior the day: after which followed the " : re Learn." Neverwas this hymn of praise given in' a manner more ea-li neatly calculated to• raise the heart to an eestacy of devotion. With - excellent taste, the singers departed not from the classi cal simplicity of its construction, which combines the majesty . of the Roman chant with the dignified and subdued soleumnit , , which the gradual ads ancement in the science has superadded. Its sudden pauses, where the music dies away into awful still ness, succeeded by a burst of praise, which seems again to pause front the want of adequate power of utterance: and anon the quiet and sweet commencement of supplication, increasing in ardour as it proceeds, rolling fugue on fugue till the air seemed burthened with harmony, -e-all these were given with a gracefulness and distinctive force, which, while it occasionally reminded us of the " water freni the source," made us feel grateful, also, that generations had arisen with imaginations to conceive, invent, and develope, and powers to wield such sub lime, though, in truth, simple harmony. The second Lesson for the day was the 25th chapter of the Gospel according to St. Matthew. The impressive manner in which the Rev. Rector Brooks read the service seemed to be felt by all present. The solemnity of the subject which follows from the commencement of the 29th verse, was much enhanced by the evident tune of feeling with which the Feeder himself was imbued. His delivery of the verses, " For I was an hungered and ye gave me meat, I was thirsty and ye gave ine drink, I was a stranger and ye took me in, naked and ye clothed me, I was sick and ye visited use, I was iu prison and ye came unto me," with the subsequent appropriate verses to the conclusion, was solemnly and appropriately emphatic, and met with a respondent feeling in every breast susceptible of emotion. His reading of these passages was not tinged with au affectation of that peculiar eloquence usually denominated fine readin g, . but it was charac terised by that simple pathos and dignity which accorded with the subject. The tone of mind into which this led the congregation was finely adapted for the reception of the ••Jubilate." The effect of the verse " For the. Lord is graCious," where the rntisic,is gradually softened, and dies away to almost nothing, succeeded by the magnificent choral burst which acrompanies the words "Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost," &c.,—the trombones and drums mingliug with the deep bass of the organ, and assisting the superstructure of tones which is built thereupon, had a most magnificent effect. , After the third Collect, Marcello's anthem and chorus, "O Lord, our God," was sung by Mrs. Wood. The task was diffi cult to express in st ords the effect which she produced, and the death-like stillness which pervaded the congmegation, told that the feeling was general. She seemed bent upon giving in all its force, with the music, the feeling of the words which she uttered, and the consequence was, that her performance was not less characterised by correctness, than by vivid expiession. One fault we have to find with her, and it is one of which she will have some difficulty in divesting herself, as it is one of habit, arising from her professional engagements having obliged her more frequently to exercise her vocal abilities in opera than in church music. We allude to her having, to a very trifling de gree of certainty, displayed, in this iustauce, too much action. This, however necessary it may be in operas, and that it is so cannot he denied, is altogether out of place and inadmissable iu a choir formed for the performance of sacred music. We trust this hint tviil nut be thrown away upon her. Immediately before the coinineneement of the sermon, Kent's anthem, " Hear my Prayer," was sung The opening duet was given by Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. W. Kuyvett. The rumours that have been prevalent of the effect which the news of the death of her friend Madame Malibran had on the mind and health of Madame Caradori, seem to be fully borne out by her altered appearance, the change in which, since we saw her in Manchester during tho festival' which was recently held in that town, is most striking. Her solo, "Take heed unto me," was well given; but those who may have heard her praises as a vocalist sounded by the breath of fame, must not take thiS as a' criterion whereby to judge of her abilities. She was endently out of voice, and lacking in that energy and animation which (rives so powerful an effect to her efforts in Italian music. Mrs. W. Knyvett gave the recitative, " My heart is disquieted," with that simplicity which belongs to the school in which her style was forrr.ed, and of which she is the only representative. 1 hel coucluding duet and chorus'were well performed. The Reverend Dr, Gilbert seems to be a minister possessing more meekness than energy, and more learning than eloquence. He founded his discourse upon the 34th verse of the 13th chap ter of the Gospel by St. John,-"A new commandment give I unto you, that ye love one another; as I have loved you, love ye also one another." e h s a e d n o a u s i t d o b t e h r e a s propriety u o g f h s t u , c t h o o n te k r e - In the course of his sermon, the Rev. Doctor said that differ ferentr t. vances o a p s in t h io e n r s their religion forbid that which the heart felt to be innocent ; at the same time he would guard them against taking the license thus accorded and suffering it to lead them into the dissipation of over indulgence. We were all imperfect, and some were disposed to see faults in the religion of others that they could not iu their own. He trusted they would examine their own hearts, and see that in all things they were governed according to the precepts of Christ, who had commanded them to love one ano ther. Speaking of the charitable institutions of this town,ahe rev. doctor said it might be truly averred, that their fa me h a d gone through the land. If this mart of commerce sat as a prin cess amongst us, she also marshalled us in charity. Th e d ea f , the dumb, and the blind alike - had their misfortunes alienated, and the immortal spirit was approached through the avenues that were still left open. The rev. divine closed his sermon by an exhortation to his hearers to endeavour so to form their hearts • after the precepts of Christ, that their charity should arise hum the feelings that he himself had inculeated — their love fur one another, even as he loved them. sul llo t ayrik'iis s sßirch, beautiful ms anthem,r.A. Shaw, "Pl N ead i r. ll . Philips, my cause," ip was then s, and Mr. Bennett, the last-named gentleman undertaking the part which had originally been allotted to Mr. Braham. The animating chorus, " I will give thanks," was splendidly delivered. No thing could exceed the precision with which time choristers went through the different parts of this difficult' piece, or t h e effect which was produced by a combination so perfect amid. striking. At the close of the service a collection was made at the tdhoeorsiiotnh.eplatesiss ahat he LI Earle, and Mrs. J. Langton. The collection am ounted t o E lll . 13 s.fid. ii l , Mrs. by Brooks La thy le r ° s r . W . Earle, EVENING S CONCERT. In no instance has the committee displayed greater taste and judgment than in their adaptation of the Amphitheatre for the . holding of the concerts. The size of the building is such as to nsure comfortable accommodation to a much larger audience than might be expected, even on an occasion like the p resen t. Notwithstanding this, the concert of last night was what would in a common way, becalled a full house. It is seldom we have. witnessed a sight of greater splendour than that which the Amphitheatre presented on this occasion. When the whole of the company. had assembled, the coup d ' eeil was most magnificent. The pit or parterre presented a blaze of beauty such as we have seldom seen equalled; the tasteful dresses of the ladies contrasting finely with the deep crimson of the seats and floor. The box circle, which was the second part of the house in point of price, was nut comfortably filled, but the gallery was crammed to the ceiling, • The following was the order of the performaneest—i " PART I.—binfotiia, (in C minor,) ........ • .. .. Beethoven.. " Rect. and Polacca, Miss Birch, Go, trifler, go..'„.BiSh ni „ Glee, Mrs. W. Knyvett, Miss Birch, Mrs. 'N• ! Shaw, Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor, o,' by rivers,' (arranged by Bishop,).. . • Wilson and Saville. " Aria, Madame Caiaderi Allan, Abquando in regio tala- Ht (Ugo, Conte de .... .. ......... . Doni zetti. " Concerto Violoncello, Lindley.... asindelemy. "Canzonet, Mrs. Wood and Mr. H. ,Phillips, y Nannettee.' Travers; " Air. Mrs. Knyvett, Lo, here the : g entle .I.srk, (Elute Obligato, Mr. Nicholson.). Bishop, " Quartetto, Madame Caradori Allan, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. H. Phillips, . 6 Ecco it fiero iustante,' (Harp Obligato, Mr. Chipp.)... Costa. "Cantata, Mr. Bruhatn, Mad T0m.'........... Purcell. " Concerto Violin, M Bull. Ole Bull. " Scena, Mi-s. Wood, .6 Non pin mesta,' (La Ceuerent ola, ) " PANT IL—Overture, `Der BeherrsherderGeister,'..Weber. " Air, MadameCarradori Allan, 'Should he upbraid.' B isho p . .... "Trio, Mrs. Wood, Miss Birch, and Mrs. Shaw. Night's lingering Shades," (Azov and riemira,). Spohr. Recitative and air, Mr. H. Phillips, • The Light of other Days,' Harp and Cornet a Piston Obligati, Messrs. Chipp and Harper, (The Maid of Artois.) Babe. " Duetto, Madame Caradori Allan and Mrs. Wood, Dahl con te,' (Norma,) Bellini. " Duet, Harp and Niolin, M. Bochsa and M. Ole Bull. " Romance, Mrs. Wood, 'The unwilling Bride,' ....Maeder. " Dnetto. Madame Caradori Allan and Mr. Brahain, La ci darein,' (II Don Giovanni,) Mozart. " Air, Mr. Bennett, 0 'tie the Melody,' ..Arranged by J. B. Cramer. public " Overture, Die Zauberflote,' Mozart." The reader will perceive by the above that the selections were of an exceedingly popular de s c r ip t i on . It appears that the omusicians. of Lancashire e r fated to indisposition ti be B d t e d ra t; i y m t , h l, e n theess of eminent morning, prevented him from joining in the church service ; and the first whisper that met our ears at the concert was, that Dragonetti was so ill that his double-bass would he wanting. This rumour was confirmed by the event, for this accomplished performer failed to make his appearance. The opening Sinfonia of Beethoven was executed with great precision, and elicited several bursts of applause from the au thence, who, at the conclusion, testified their approbation both of the performance and of the symphony in a very marked man ner, though, as it took full forts- minutes in the execution, it was too long to encore. Bishop'ssecitative and polacca, " Trifler , forbear," was sung by Miss Birch tu a manner that dues nut call for any particular remark. 1•1- pastoral glee. " Oh. by Rivers," was sung very prettily by icnyv,•!!, and Mr. Taylor. It met with an tintn”,li,ti , ;pH • • to the .stpneatance,s aria " Ah ~stialido•ln Red= .. oust, .' " awed, thq 'aiidleto.c. cou.tiolting -their , a pplause-tor . several iniinit , „ , .. She g i a..v : ille:a.ir in s id .P, I',l C that v, ds scarcely less to bL . praiz.,.. :or . I') rilli arl!:,.yAf eNor 4 ol,ion, th4u for powerial expression; and the loud 'I)" iap.dit,s wit.,ll N',llich she was gree;ect ~r A,~iJnl~~,~s - 5 . 11 , 3 was most r 'T - 1 r UESDAY OCTOB 11, 1836 • at its conclusion showed the esti►nation in which the audience held . htr efforts. Of Lindley's concerto on the violoncello, it were almost superfluous to speak. lie is so well known for his superb execution and for the rich variety of his tones, and has so often received the nerd of higher approbation than ours, that to praise him see►ns impertinent. The audience, however, applauded him to the very echo, and repeeed the applause con tinuously and tumultuously. The veteran was encoted when he had „finished his surprising performance with ail unanimity that showed how general had been the effect which he had produced. A very beautiful and somewhat elaborately constructed canzo net, by Travers, was next given by Mrs. Wood and Mr. H. Phillips. The lady was received with that great applause to which she is entitled by her high merits as a vocalist. The piece was-well sung by both parties, the fine bass of Phillips's voice being precisely of the quality to give due effect to th:it. of Mrs. Wood. Mr. Phillips is in high estimation with the public of Liverpoo', and he deserves to be so, for he is not only a cor rect singer, but he possesses in his style a considerable degree of elegance and true feeling. •• • • The report during the day was, that Braham's illness was of a serious nature, and apprehensions were entertained that he would be unable to sing the cantata of "Mad Tom," in which he has been so celebrated. Some anxiety was evinced when his turn arrived, but this was dispelled by his appearance. It was evident that he was labouring u n d er i n di s p os i t i on , ye t h e went through tee piece with surprising energy, sending forth a volume of tone which equalled in power that of his best days, though it was destitute of that richness of quality and fine mo dulation, by which he was formeily distinguished. The next performance was of such a nature as to set the lover of description and of ctitieism equally at, defiance. It was tr concerto on the violin by M. Ole , Bull, and a more sur prising performance we never listened to. It would be impos sible.to be too laudatory, yet we are at a loss for language wherewith to convey to the reader the multifarious tones and expressions which he elicited front his small instrnment. No emotion seemed too difficult for hint ; he alternately touched the plaintive, the lively, the wild, and the melancholy; now bringing torth;tonesjof " linked sweetness long drawn out." and anon. seatiering sounds with a swiftness that subdued every other":feeling in .utter astonishment. It is impossible to say whic:i is more to be admired, his breadth and - variety o. tone, or his wonderful .execution. Our present opinion is, that no violinist has yet'apPeared who can at all compete wit% him. The'seena from Cenerentola "Non pin mesta," sung by Mrs. Wood, concluded the first part. In part the second the first subject worthy of particular no tice was the recitative, " I gaze upon the, stranger land," with 'the succeeding air, from lialfe's opera "The Maid of Artois," which was admirably given by'PhillipS. The harp and cornet obligati, were performed by Messrs. Chipp and Harper. Mr. Chipp distinguished himself. The merits of Harm- are too well known to require much to be said respecting them. His execution of some of the passages created'universal adnuration among his auditors. The piece was encoted. Bellines duetto, from Norma, was sung by Madame Caiadori and 'Mrs. Wood. Nothing could exceed the splendid effect which those two accomplished.vocalists prOduced by their per fect execution of this charming piece. At- its conclusion, a duetto, (harp and - violiu,) by M. Bochsa and M. Ole Bull , af forded fresh food for admiration. It was a surprising perform cure, and the audience seemed to be at a loss on which per fiwnter they-ought to shower the greatest favour. Both, how -ever, bad reason• to be contented. The ballad of the Unwilling Bridei is but a poor affair, though it was enriched by the talent and line voice of Mrs. Wood..- Mozart's Overture to Die Zau- berflote. wound tip the entertainnients of the evenin;i,lind con cluded- a musicai entertainment, the principal portions of which tong live in the memory of the audience. WEDNESDAY:. MORNING'S PERFORMANCE. The weather this morning continued equally favourable and beautiful; and the gay and exciting scene was, if possible, more bustling. The whole breadth of Church -street, opposite St. Peter's. where the oratorio was to be performed, was one dense ly thronged parade. The church was crowded to excess, and presented a brilliant display of- rank, fashion, and beauty. Owing to the judicious arrangement of the police force, every thing like confusion was avoided. Amongst the company as sembled we observed our esteemed representative, Lord Sandon, and family, Lord Skelniersdale and family, Lord Charles Thynne, J. Ireland Blackburne, Esq., M.P., Mr. Leigh, &c., &c., and several members of the corporation. Whilst, in our public capacity, speaking of the oratorios, we should be guilty of a dereliction of duty to the public, for the great mass of whom, so far as our circulation extends, we cater, if we refrained from noticing the mode in which the committee have thought right to treat that public whom various causes may have prevented attending these and the other festival performances, through their representatives, the public press. The mere fact of refusing admission to the press, and those courtesies which are usually extended to them, would be beneath notice; both are purchasable; but it is of the animus we speak. We hardly think that that portion of the public who have not been able to attend, but who have willingly contributed their means towards the charities which the proceeds of the festival are to forward, or that part who have gone to a portion only of the festival perform ances, need be very grateful to the committee for this attempt to shut them nut from all which they do not pay for and person ally attend. Had the festival not been fOr the promotion of a charity which we should be sorry to injure, (and we believe the same feeling influences most of our contemporaries,) we should Some time ago have noticed this carelessness of the public. Without the assistance which the press has afforded the com mittee, in publishing their arrangements and aiding them with their talents in their labours, what would have availed the com mittee's exertions, or what would have been the result of the festival ? It would need no prophet to predict its failure. But this is not our only charge against the committee—we have to charge them with a species of back-stairs favour itism, 'which, to say the least of it, is very • contemptible. Ifahey choose to act. illiberally towards the non-attending pub lie, well and good; let them stick to it. But this has not - been the case entirely; there has been a kind of small•beer allotment portioned .outt.othem. The Morning Herald, the Morning Post, and the Liverpool-Mail have been picked out, and have had seats appropriated to them. We would ask what claim have either of the two former papers over the local press ? And we would ask why the Liverpool Mail, par excellence, should be picked out from the whole of the Liverpool newspapers—a paper not two months old, comparatively unknown, and certain ly having no conceivable distinction above its fellows. But this underhand work is in perfect keeping. We, however, in spite of the committee's veto present our readers with a full and, we trust, accurate critique of the whole of the festival proceedings Since our last, and for which they, at leait, are not indebted to thecominittee. The following i 3 a programme of the morning's perform , anCec PART I Coronation anthem, "O Lord grant the King a long life"— Attwood, Air, Mr. Bennett, " Lord ! remember David." (Redemption', —Handel. Funeral anthem, "'Have .mercy Lord"—Beethoven. Four Tronaboni Obligati,:arrauged-by the Rev. R. F. Elwin. Air, Madame Carradori. Allan, " Gratias agimus," Clarionet Obligato W ilsnian,43rigleil mi. Phillips, " licderoptor Mundi"—Nlozart. . Recit. and air, Alrs. Wood, "If guiltless blood," (Susannah) —Handel. A.SELECTION FROM HANDEL'S ORATORIO, SOLOMON. Chorus, " Your harps and cymbals sound." Recit, and air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " What tho' I t r a ce ." 'Clioros,,`.'.F.rom the Censer" Reot. Mr. Bennett, "My Sov'reign Liege." • Mr. I3raham, " Ad m it them." • Itecii..Mrs. A. Shaw, "Thou Son of David." ' Re - cit. - Mr. Braham, " What says the other." Recit. Miss Birch,. " I cannot varnish o'er my tongue." Recd. Mr: Brah am , " H ear me, ye women,'" • Re6it. and air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Can 1 see my infant gored." Recit. (accompanied) Mr. Braham, "Israel attend." Chorus and quartet, Miss Birch, Mr. 11. Ball, Mr. Bennett. and Mr. E. Taylor, "Swell, swell the full chorus." Reeit. and air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thrice blest that wise dis- Cernirig King." 'Chorus. "Praise the Lord with harp and tongue." PART 11. Chorus, "Quod, quod . in orbe"—Hummel. Recit. Mr. Brahain, "Deeper and deeper still," and Air, Waft her angels," (Jeplithah)—Handel. Recitative de Aira, Madatne Caradori Allan, "Deli! Parlate," (II Sacrificio d'AbramO)—Cimarosa. Chorus, "Jehovah to thee"—Pleffel. Trio, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, "Bow down thine ear"—Cheruhini. Air, Mrs. WoOd, " In sweetest harmony." Chorus, "0 fatal day," (Saul)—Handel. - Air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, "Let'the bright seraphim." Trumpet obligato, Mr . : Harper, (Samson)—llandel. '" THE CHRISTIAN'S PRAYER." A Sacred Cantata, by L. Spborr. (Translated by Mr. E. Tavlor.) • Chorus "In heaven, 0 Jehovah !" The Solo parts by_Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw; Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor. Chorus, " For ever hallowed be thy name." Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett E Taylor, and - Chorus, " Thy love is every morning new." Choru s and Quartet, "Thy boundless grace." Solo, Mrs. W. Knvvett, "All gracious Father," and Chorus, " wisdoin eternal." Chorus, " mav thy will be done on earth." Duet, Mrs. A. Shaw, and Mr. Braham, " U clothe our val• leYs," and Chorus, "Give us we pray our daily brew''." Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett, E. Tay• lor, and Chorus, " O Lord ! by heaven's bright armies surrounded." Solo, Mr. 11. Phillips, and Chorus, "'Thee Lord, thy crew tures own." Chorus, "For thou art Lord." PART 111. Chorus, " 0 clap your hands."—Neulto mm . Itecit. a n d a i r Mr. H. Phillips, "Now Heaven in f u ll est glory sh one, " (C rea tion) —Haydn. Martin L u th er ' s hy m n, Solo, Mr. Braham. Trumpet o bli gato, llarper. A cco mpanied on the organ, (and a rrange d for a t vHr G.orge 4rmart, and (" , auctii ! s'e•" Hurst ,; • fil,dame ,, •Cavatiori anti Mrs. W. N. ny " Qual.ar4',..ii,te-Marcello. • , SELEC.I.Iuta Vißoht LIANOEI.'S OP. ' oruo Mr:ißentiett, "Yet Phara:,o still IN EGYPT. , - apparently from tiAnt ati 4 jrfi .o ss f ra te tte ii rre iyo r3iilie jw t opi l, ir a s ti d et eidedly une or. the first 'chi's and the Dc: Lupo was even Si '4o* • The beautifu. pastoral ssu ed, with. charming effect after the . pier '1 he eigtible basses in the orchestra sent out a soft tasite . •9l cutst/ - uhjint was splen did; the air appealed to teem aud "alt4tv- - itishlitts was redolent of 111 USA:. The tine meth's 6A:i,sri he deep GCCU of the organ also told well. The rectiatlve of Mrs. Wood, There wets shepherds," was givcii whit that richness, power, and execution, which she e,pecially unites as a 'singer. And they were sore afraid," at the conchisitm of the recitative, and accoinpauiment was given with that distinct and thrilling soft ness which peculiarly distinguishes this cantat rice. At the con clusion of the second recitative and accompanititent, " Praising God and saying," immediately before the chorus, the thrilling sweetness and power of her voice was beyond expression beau.. tiful. At its cunctusion the audience uuauttnously ruse. The succeeding chorus was most effective. • The air, which utmost immediately followed, by Madame Caradori Allan," Rejoice greatly," coutrasted the two .sung stresses finely . . It was sung with surpassing sweetness, but was, at the commencement, languid and deficient iu power. As she proceeded, however, she loused heiselt, and gave the conclu sion, "Peace unto the heathen, must beautifully, and the au dience, by the general move which was obser , ,able, appeared rightly to appreciate it. Comparing her voice with Mrs. Wood's, it was characterised by a thinness of tune; though ex ceedingly sweet it lacked the rich mellowness of the former lady's voice. Nor was it equal in power, we should almost imagine, front debility, she out having pe r fe c tly recov ered the shock of the death of her friend Malibran. Mrs. Shaw immediately followed iu the fine recitative, "Then shall the eyes of the blind be opened," and the peculiarly rich and soft quality of the tone of her voice, particith'irly in the tenor notes, was here observable. It was sung in line keekiing with the subject. The beautiful poetry of the words, "'l hen shall the lame Man leap as a hart, and the tongue of the dumb shall sing." was sung with exquisite richness and plaintiveness, and in a style which beautifully accorded with it, The air by Mrs. \V. Knyvett, " Come unto Him all ye that labour," was given with that peculiar sweetness and finish in correctness of toile and execution which is her characteristic. The concluding cadence, "And ve shall find rest unto your souls," was given with a liquid and almost unearthly sweetness. She was this morning in tine voice. The chorus which concluded the first part was marked with the excellence as regards precision and effect, which through out distinguished the choruses. Th e s e co nd part commenced with the fine chorus, "Behold the Lamb of Gud," in which the cantos distinguished theim.elves. The air which followed by Mrs. A. Shaw, " He was despised and rejected of men," was commenced iu a beautifully rich tenor tone, plaintively mAulated, which accorded with the sulenin pathos of the subject. The deep tenor of the conclu sion, in the volta singe r ► " and acquainted with grief," was inexpressibly rich and mellow in tone, and she gave a most beaut►ful and appropriate turn to the same conclusion in the Da Cape. The succeeding churn:, "Su.ely he huth bone our griefs," was a line body of melody The next recitative, accompanied, introduced Mr. Bennet— tt sung with a grimace which lb-acc o rded with the words, and which, in those who were observing him, considerably deteriorated the effect. He was in good voice. Atter the succeeding chorus Mr. Braham was again intro duced in the recitative, " The rebuke bath broken his heart." The shake in " He is full of heaviness," was beautifully mo dulated ; as is always the case ; when this lord of song modu lates his voice and does not tear the air, he is successful. The recitative was well sung The softness of the cadence was es pecially beautiful. In the Da Cap) of the succeeding air, "Like unto his sorrow," the body and richness of tone was worthy of his best days. In the succeeding recitation, Mrs. Knyvett sung with more spirit, and the piercing distinctness of tone so peculiar to her, almost to au Italian qu.itiry of voice, was very observable. The correctness of intonation was nut less iitstm,guished, and the modulation and shake of the succeetting air, at the Condur• sion, " Thy holy Oue to see corruption," sv,,s exquisitely sweet. The semi -chorus, " Lift up your twa 1a," , 0 the principal singers which followed, was not at all marked by superior ex cellence' but went off very tamely. In the conclusion of the chorus " Who is the King of glory ?" the organ Was heard solo for a moment, and gave a rich finish to the whole. The short recitative by Mr. Bennett was well given, but little wportunity of judging of his fine tenor voice was afforded. The.air which followed, " Thou art gone up on high," intro- . [lueed Mr. E. Taylor's fine mellow bass voice with good effect. Though. as we before observed, the d e fi c i e n c y o f power an d t h e lone-diffusing nature of the building rendered it less striking than it deserved to be. In the succeeding air Miss Birch sang very sweetly, and with a rich full tone, with a flute accompaniment, " How beautiful are the feet of them tha; preach the gospel of peace." In the quartette which followed, " Their sound is gone out into all lands," by Mrs. W. Knyvett, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Ben nett, and Mr. E. Taylor ; the voice of Mr. Bennett was very effective, and the chorus formed a fine conclusion. The fugue which introduced the succeeding air by Mr. Phillip was well executed. The instrumentation throughout bore the same character of precision and effect, but was rather too loud, claiming attention over the voice of the singer. Mr. Phillips's voice is distinguished by its musical tone. The shake in the bass, at the conclusion of the air, " Against his annointed," was splendid, and the instrumental cresendo in the da capo of the first part was perfect!) beautiful. The chorus that followed was, like the preceding, distinguished by gt eat precision. • 'I he recitative .tf Mr. Bennett, " He that dwelleth in heaven shall laugh them to scorn," was de trap protiostce,—too much staccato, too abrupt in its style for the subject. The grand Hallelujah CboruS which concluded the second part was splendid. Mr. Chipp's services on the double drum told finely, and gave great power to the whole. Nor was the splendid tone of Harper's trumpet less effective., The richness and clearness of the tone was distinctly perceptible ab ove th e crash of the chorus, and the soft and m e llow cadenza of the fiue toned organ was not less beautiful. It was innnediaiely'repeat ed on a wave of the steward's wand, by Lord Skehnersdo.le. The volume and distinctness of tone produced by Harper, in the repeat, was again the distinguishing feature. It was truly surprising. This chorus was the gem of the Morning's per forinance. A quarter of an hour's cessation was allowed between the second and third parts. Mrs. Wood opened the concluding ►art with an air, ",I know that ►nv redeemer liveth." The quality of tone of her lower ❑otes are decidedly not so rich as those of Mrs. Shaw, but in richness of tone in her alto and soprano notes—in distinctness and iu execution—she is decidedly•the rival queen of song of the present festival. "And though worms destroy this body" was given with surprising volume and sweetness. The exquisite modulation of some of her soprano tones was perfectly soul thrilling. A nervous intensity of delight appeared to play on the countenances of all as they looked approval at each other. The sounds appeared almost too angelic to proceed from an earthly frame as they floated in silvery sweetness round the building. At its conclusion Mrs. - Wood evidently appeared satisfied that she had succeeded in her effort. The dirge-like quartet which followed, by Mrs. Wood, Mrs - . - A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, was given with much correctness of tune; melodious in its confusion of sweet sounds. The trumpet obligato of Mr. Harper, in accompaniment of Mr. H. Phillips, was beautiful. No man ever yet produced such a tone on this instrument; and the command which he has over it is really astonishing. The natural shrillness of the in strument was modulated to a richness of tune inconceivably melodious. His trumpet was also in most perfect tune. The accompanimententirely eclipsed Mr. Phillips's fine voice, and almost sole:y attracted attention. A recitative by Mrs. Shaw, and duet with Mr. Bennett, fol lowed—" 0 death, where is thy sting?" The dirge-like nature of the music was finely relieved by the succeeding chorus, "But thanks be to God." This was followed by an air by Miss Birch, ‘• If God be for us, who can be against . us ?" It was sung with much roundness of tone and sweetness, Its sweetness, roundness, and evenness of tone formed its principal characteristic. A shake and ca denza at the conclusion was a beautifully modulated rich body of tone. This lady is a pleasing singer. The grand chorus which concluded the morning's perform ance was very magnificent, and was of tremendous v o l ume. I n this again the cantos were particularly effective. The conclu sion, ‘• And with the Lamb for ever and ever," was truly splen did. Here the trumpet of Mr. Harper and the double drums of Mr. Chipp, joined to the swelling melody of the organ, formed a flower of which, had the garland be en d epr i ved, it would have left it insipid and devoid of finish. W e s h ou ld not either forg et t o mention the violins, which perform e d th e i r part with gr eat precision and effect. We, however, did not like this so well as the grand chorus at the conclusion of the second part. This concluded the oratorio, which was over about three o'clock. The church presented a very sp l endid appearance. With the exception of about two tiers in the patrons' g allery , and a few reserved seats in the body o f t h e church nucle; the - (allery, and where the seeing m us t h ave b een defective, the"whole' was densely ci owded. • EVERTING'S CONCERT. The concert last evening was excessively crowded. Towards afternoon tickets for the performance began to be in demand, and we have heard of double prices having been offered even for gallery tickets. Tickets for the reserved and unreserved seats were unobtainable long before the time of closing phe sale, and it is said as many as 700 persons were turned away, for whom there was not room. As it was, a great number of tickets were sold more than had at fist been determined upon. The unreserved seats were full as early as seven o'clock. It was truly a brilliant sight whe❑ the whole of the company had got seated. Such a galaxy of beauty and fashion hat been rarely witnessed. The neatness and Grecian style of finish of the orchestra, the warmth of colour which the crimson cloth linnings of the seats gave to all, and the immense and gaily dressed mass of human beings, all sparkling with joy and sprightliness, placed in amphitheatre style, tier above tier, and crowded to the very ceiling.—when seen in front, formed a magnificent spectacle. It is hardly possible to have a more suitably adapted building for such a purpose than the amphitheatre. c • It will be seen from the subjoined progranitne,Jhat the in tended musical treat for the evening was bighlf, practive, and more particularly the second part, which „a,irdection of a more popular character ; subjoined is a syllable: -. Conductor, Sir George Smart —Leader° f the Band, Mr. Loden. a PART I. . A ':s o .... Haydn. Sinfonia (No 8) .................... Air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Gia del gauge," (Soladin ) .E. . 1 . ,I V ixo tt its c ,rti c ia a n j ni .. d Trio, Mrs. Wood, Miss Birch, and Mr . . H. Phillips, . " Take heart, Env Son." • • • •(Fiddin) Scena, Mr. Braham,•"o 'tie a glorious sight," (Oberon) D D i t a te lo tt g o so , moria,"• ... (La Gazza Ladra) Aria, m oaß A n : roa r :m ai . ; i l nb V r ° e d l, Caradori)ra Fluted Allan, lfrs a . n` A. 0 c a S i m a le a i per ‘ o, v ni , and Willman Q uar t et t i. l‘ p lr i s iiii N i V r ood 2l l % , l o r t \ h V e . e l a i r n ly yv u e , t . : „Mes srs stit... Rochelle) ot. . Bochsa. ` . 1 .. 1 . 'l . 'ancredi," Aladame Caradori Air, (M. S.) Mr. IL Phillips, "The ' .61 ... •.... .......... Balfe. Concerto Violin, M. Ole Bull M. Ole Bull. Finale(foietlglee (1):ii Allan, Miss Birch, Mrs \ Ben nett, H. Philli and . Voorl Messsrs. Braham, Ps, Chorea, "Clef! the ((mei." Robsini PART 11. • ie'i, t:int,C(B,eit.hislieleiisnto..se,rrytnlspcill.ioe,:iN:ll.,inNiv.t;Bchiib..aeoeolvilmi,esieLnonerina..... Overture, to " Fidelio " : ---- --. ' Beethoven. New air, Mrs. Woods ".The Mermaid's Cave.".... „C. Horn. Duetto, Madame Caradoti A litin Old Mr. H. Phillips, " Di cap r i ec i . " ( C orad i no) .'.. Rossini. Cavantin 4 , ,dr. Beunett, 4 ‘ Si nella tunaba," (II Bravo) .. Nlarliam, Extemporary-ous duet. Capon any givm,i themes) Ilaq, M. Bocksa, and Violiti;jVl. Oleßull flosez. .7. J. from 18313. atoms Rain. ng ° • XOl. Bet-