The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-08-25 00:00:00

YORKSHIRE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.

The preparations for this magnificent Festival, both at
the New Music Hall and in the Minster, are rapidly draw-
ing to a close. We believe the interior of the Cathedral
will be nearly completed by the end of this week, and will,
from the addition of the side galleries, and their decorative
,fronts, in strict conformity with the noble architecture of
the church, present even a more striking appearance than
at the last Festival. Mr. Ward has been engaged during
the greater part of last week in preparing the organ for this
interesting treat, and on account of the orchestra project.
ing 15 feet further into the nave than on the former occ!i•
sion, the distance to which the conductors to the keys will
have to be carried will be much greater. The facilities kr
ingress and egress will be much increased, so that it is rut•
.
pored, on the conclusion of the performances, the whole et
the numerous assemblage will be enabled to leave the Mir.
ster in about ten minutes.

The appendages on the outside of the Cathedral are of a
most substantial kind, and the entrances will be effectaally
secured from any contingencies of the weather by a roofing
of elate. Staircases are erected leading to the upper side
gallnies, through the windows at the west end of the south
and north side aisles. We alluded on a former occasion to
the pains taken for the securing an efficient chorus. and
that Mr. White, one of the assistant conductors, was hold-
ing local visitations, for the purpose of practising the singes
at the several surrounding towns. We understand that
that gentleman attended a meeting of the Choral Society at
Hull, on Wednesday last, when a part of the new male
to be performed at the Festival was rehearsed. The pieces
were a chorus from Israel in Egypt, two motets by gio•
zart, Handel's Gloria Patti, Rex tremerula• from the Re-
g uiem , a chorus by Himmel, and one by Haydn. The
whole of these were executed in a very superior ityo•
Mr. White expressed himself highly gratified with
the performance. Much anxiety has been manifeciel
by the public as to whether any member of the itis,';
trious family of the Royal Patron of the festival was"'
honour it with their pre-ence; we have before alluded t
the subject, and, however desirable such an event may
we as yet have tio reason to suppose that will be the caso.
The Secretary to the Duke of Cambridge bas writer
letter indicative of his Royal Highnesses regret that bc.i,le
obliged to leave England, and consequently that he will
not have it in his power to attend the musical festival. Ile,
Duke and Duchess, the infant Prince and Princes.
their Royal Highness's numerous suite, left London"
Saturday morning week for Dover, on their way to
Hanover. His Royal Highness, had he been able r"
be
present at the festival, would have been at the Palace:
Bishopstliorpe. We hear that the following
fashionables will be of the party at out worthy diocesan
episcopal residence, in addition to the members of his
Graces own family :—The Duke of Devonshire, 1141a,rqul
of Titchtichl, Earl and Countess of Scarborough, Etriit
Countess of Darnley, Lady Elizabeth Bligh. Earl Foyers'rl
cue, Lady Eleanor Fortescue, Lord Nlotpeth, 11°n•
hli George Howard, and Sir John and Lady ncone.--
Fork Courant. nobility snu.