The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1826-05-29 00:00:00

ROYAL ACAOHIfr OF MUSIC.

On Saturday the Monthly Concert of thii Institution
presented the Subscribers with the following bill of fare.
PART I.
Symphony in G. - - - - Haydn.
Duro), 31iso Bel!chambers and Mr. Spagnoletti, jun.
"LA ci ductal" - . - - Nestor.
Concerto, Pianoforte, :Riga A. Jarvis - . - Dussek.
Song. Mira Grant, •• T'abbraccio ti atringo" - Rossini.
Corn Pastorate. The Solo Parts by Milian Wati•on,
Brant, and Rellehambcrs ; and Messrs. Spagnoletti,
jun. and A. Sapio (Aare/Moo in Palmira) . ii4slni.

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PART It.
Concerto (MS.) Violoncello, C. Lucas,
C. Lucas, (Pupil 9r Dr. Crunch.)
Duetto. Misses Childs and Broadhurst, •• Prrche tu,"
with Bar null Violonceihr Accompaniment - Rossini.
(Zisrtep (o MS.) Pianoforte, T. 31. .11utlie, Violin.
'T . Maw es, Viola, W. 11. Phipps, olitl Vt don-
cello, C. Lucas T. M. Mudie (Pupil of Dr. Crotch.)
Song, Miss wanton, " Soave immagine" - 3lercstlante.
Overture (/doeleara) . . Mout.
The novelties on this occasion were the violoncello con-
certo, and the quartet for pianoforte, violin, tenor, and
violoncello. The first is the composition of Charles Lucas,
and PM most admirably played by him. lie is Vie pupil
of Dr. Crotch for composition, and of Mr. Lindley for the
violoncello, both of whom must derive great gratification
iu observing the rapid progress of their pupil. Lucas is
one of those pupils of whom public criticism said, at the
formation of this establishment, that he had not evinced
any strik'ng musical talent. llowever that might be, he
at least has most ably redeemed the character of those
gentlemen who elected him; for, if on that occasion he
displays(' but an incipient knowledge of his instrument, he
has, in the short space of three years, arrived at nearly
perfection, thereby confirming, in the fullest manner, the
expectations entertained of his abilities. The itrogress of
Mudie in composition has not been less distinguished. His
quartet played on this occasion is only one of several
thitigs done by him since he has been the pupil of Dr.
Crotch ; and we look forward wit:i confidence, that this
lioy, if he perseveres unremittingly in the study of
the ancient masters, will add an honourable name to
the list of English composers. He is a respectable
performer, but has not attained such brilliant success
as Lucas; though we ought to mention that his
instrumental knowledge has been wholly acquired
in the Academy, he having been elected for composition.
Ou this occasion he played the pianoforte, which may he
considered his instrument, though in the orchestra he plays
first clarinet. Mawkes's violin is a fiae specimen of
taste and execution ; and Phipps on the tenor was highly
respectable. Miss Jarvis, a pupil of Madame Szymanow-
ska, played Dussek's second Concerto in a very effective
manner. Miss Bellehambers and E. D. Spagnoletti gave
"La ci darein" very pleasingly. We never can quarrel
with Mozart, but "La ci darem' is rather too everyday a
duet for these concerts. Miss Grant, in " i"abbraccio ti
stringo," from Rossini's // Cini, was very successful,
and does Signor Velluti much credit. " Perche tu," by
Miss Childe and Miss Broadhurst, was not given so cor-
rectly as could have been wished. The fortner young lady
has a beautiful voice and great taste. Miss Watson sang
" Soave immagine," and received well-merited applause.
The Overture to Idomeneo closed the performances: it
was executed with great precision, and it is but justice to the
general orchestra to say, that it was received with the
fullest approbation.
'file next Monthly Concert will take place at the Hano-
ver-square Rooms, on Saturday, the 17th June, at two
o'clock, when, as tickets will not be issued, orders from the
Subscribers, to the extent of their privileges, will be ad-
mitted.