The Sun.
London, England, 1838-04-18 00:00:00

MR. STRAUSS'S CONCERT.

We had occasion to notice some time ago the unsuccessful
attempts of M. Pilati to establish in the metropolis what were
termed " Promenade Concerts," in the style of those given
by Musard at Paris, and stated to be so popular in that c2IY:
Principally owing to the severity of the weather at the period,
the concerts of Pilati failed in attracting company in sufficient
numbers to remunerate the parties concerned, and the under-.
taking was abandoned. Another speculation, however, on _5
somewhat similar model, inasmuch as the performance is wholly
instrumental, has just been set on foot. Mr. Strauss, from
Vienna, where it is understood he has acquired very consider-
able celebrity as a Waltz composer, has just arrived in London,
accompanied by an orchestra consisting of between twenty
and thirty musicians, and gave his opening concert last night
at the Hanover-square Rooms. The evening turned out very
wet ; and either in consequence of that, or from the announce'
ment of the arrival of Mr. Strauss and his brother artists not
having obtained sufficient publicity, the rooms were but indir-
fcrently attended. Those who were present, however, expe-
rienced a great treat, and one, in many respects, of sn
entirely novel character in this country.
In the arangement of the Waltz music introduced,
there was a vast deal of trickery and contrivance, but, as s
whole, it was executed in a very superior manner. The.nr-
chestra went together with remarkable force and precisions
and compositions of the most complicated description vre,rs
played through without the possibility of discovering
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slightest deviation from correctness in the taking up the ,
ay rico
points. There was, however, a great want of delicacy of el;
pression both in the solo and concerted parts ; not a sing
instrumental performer could be mentioned as superior, or
even equal, to those who are to be found amongst our O.!
native players. The wind instruments were loud, and In:
band altogether had a coarse and noisy effect. Although the
compositions wore played with more appearance of study'
and certainly with more point and accuracy, than by the I.e
chestra collected together by Pilati, yet the efforts of 11!
latter were more grateful to the car, from their superioriLY, I.llt
fullness of tone, and richness of combination. The r,1(„7,
Part of the concert commenced with Auber's Oefflu'r.t
du Sernient. It was very finely played, and the en%
of the wind instruments, loudly as they were played, v"-„,
in this instance splendid, from the boldness and freed°l;
of style of their execution. The next piece saT;
‘‘ Le Philomolen Valse," composed by Strauss himself, ingenious3.-
composition, but not so striking as some other piecesi
An Introduction and Variations for the Flute, composed tin,
played by Robert Frisch. This gentleman has obtained
almost miraculous command over the instrument ; but the qua-
lity of tone with which he plays is too metallic, if the exPfe,6;
mon may be allowed, and very inferior to that of the air`
Charles Nicholson and others in our remembrance. ". '1"„
is 6
Bouquet" concluded the first part of the concert. This piece
a compilation of Mr. Strauss himself. It opened the
commencement of Beethoven's overture to Fidelio, and intros.
duced various favourite melodies, treated by the comPller'.
composer, in a very striking manner. Amongst other fancit..!,
in one movement, while the wind band kept up the
accomPts
niment, thy gentlemen who played the stringed instrane.s
rose up, and each having a small bell in one hand and a stick
ic
in the other, the melody was kept up amongst them, each, -e
will be observed, having for his share but one note, In
manner of the Russian horn music. The effect was pretty
d
enough. The " Gabrielle Waltz" with which the second
part commenced was encored. In the concluding composition,
a Pot Pourri by Strauss, a bass wind instrument was
intro-
duced which we never heard before. It was of large da
!nensions, and, from its appearance, should think the intonatls
is produced by means of valves. It was exceedingly powerful'
and in the mode in which it was introduced in this porti this
composition had a fine effect. The only other piece of
the
part it is incumbent on us to mention was a Rondo for
eat
oboe, played by M. Bamberg. It was executed with gr
on
spirit, and. evinced very considerable talent and industry
the part of the gentleman mentioned. The quality of tone,
however, is not what we have been used to in this country,
and on comparison with that of M. Barret, might be pro-
nounced very coarse and unfinished. The concert began at
half-past eight, and terminated before eleven.

The Marchioneis of Clanlicarde issued cards yes-
terday for a grand vocal and instrumental concert on the 30th
inst., at her mansion in St. James's-square.
The Earl and Countess of Harewood are entertain-
ng a large party at Harewood House. Lord and Lady Wharn-
cliffe, Lord Maidstone, Sir Francis Burdett, Sir George Sin-
clair, &c., are of the number.
The Prussian Minister's (Baron Bulow) first diplo-
matic dinner in Berkeley-street, Portman-square, on MondaY
was given to Prince Esterhazy, Dedel, the Dutch Minister
Count Mendelsloh, M. Hummelauer, Baron Von Gersdorff
Baron Werther, Sir G. Shee, &c.
The Duke of Wellington's party at Strathfieldsaye
during the holydays, consists of the Marquis and Marchioner:
of Salisbury, Viscount and Viscountess St. Vincent, and the
Hon. Miss Jervis (distinguished for her eminent musical iat-
tainments) Lord and Lady Robert Grosvenor, Lord and LW
Fitzroy Somerset, and Lord Charles Wellesley.
His Excellency Count Pozzo di Borgo is laid UP at
Ashburnham House, from the effects of a singular accident'
The Count was paying a visit to Lord Holland, at Kensing.
ton, when, through the gaucherie of the Noble Lord's donlesi.
tics, they wheeled Lord Holland's easy chair over the foot °
the Ambassador.
The Marquis and Marchioness of Queensberry,
Lady Gcorgiana Douglas, and Viscount Drumlanrig' bate
arrived at the Sackville Hotel, Sackville-street, for the season;
The Earl and Countess of Lisburne are expecteu
at hlivart's Hotel, from their scat, Crosswood Park, Cardigari.
shire, for the season.
Lord Leveson has left Devonshire House for the
British Embassy at Paris, on a visit to the Earl and Countess
of Granville.
Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, accompanied by
several branches of his family, has left town for Crawley s
Park Hotel, Norwood.
Lord Stanley has fitted up his new mansion in St-
James's-square, lately tenanted by the Windham Club, in
superb style. His Lordship has taken the lease of the edifice
for 21 ysars.
LEAMINGTON SPA, APRIL 16.--The following
persons of distinction are among our recent arrivals :--The
Dowager Duchess of Roxburgh, Earl of Courtown, Lora
William Graham, Viscount and Viscountess Howick, Earl 01
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Blair, Bishop of Nova Scotia' Mr. and Lady Emily Fnieel;,!
Hon. W. Sturge, Sir Joseph Copley, Lady Hamilton, P''
John Cockburn, Lady Inglis, Colonel Gooche, Colonel Wol-
laston, Sir Thomas Strange, Captain Courtenay Boyle, Col.
O'Reilly, &c.
HER MAJESTY'ii THEATRE.-Puritani has been
postponed, in consequence of the death of Lablache's eldest
daughter.
Maddlle. F. Ellsler, the celebrated danseuse, is not
expected to arrive from Paris until after the benefit of Madame
Cinti Damourcau at the Academic Royale on Thursday next,
when the ballet of the Carnival de Venire will be revived for
the occasion.
Madatne Vestris has given up the late residence 01
the Hon. G. C. Norton, at Storey's-gate, which she engaged
for one year, furnished, and removed to Notting-hill, Kay,
sington. She will remain at the Olympic until the 29th IWO':
and, after performing a few nights with Mr. Charles Mathew
in some of the favourite Olympic pieces at the Haymarket,
proceed to Liverpool on her way to New York.
Our Auction columns to-night seem to indicate
that the season for investment is beginning in spite of frost
and snow.
The following return of the outrages reported to the
constabulary in Ireland during the month of March, "d:
comparison of them with the outrages committed during u
corresponding period of the last year, will, we trust, awake
Englishmen to the sad condition which that country,
quil under Tory governors, must be reduced if Lord Mulgrave
be not at once recalled : so tran-

OUTRAGES REPORTED TO CONSTABULRT.
March, 1837 645
March, 1838: 463

.Now, when it is remembered that, according to
Decrease -175
which we gave some days since, the decrease of outrages
committed in the months of January and February, 1838, al
comp.ared. with the same months in 1837, was 836, the moral
deterioration t,f Ireland is at once apparent.
E. nmore Castle, which in days of yore was ineon-
venient.ly large, was purchased by Mr. Broadmead two years
ago, with its delightful domain; it has, by means of a clever
architect, been re-constructed, and the Castle relieved 0f
much of its unnecessary appendages—indeed, it is so reduced
a table
in size, that a moderate-sized family may recreate there with-
out the fear of being over-housed. George Robins proclaims
it as the certain abode, at the approaching election, of the M. P.
for Bridgewater, or Taunton.
A. Cheltenham paper states that, during the past
week, a robin, perfectly white, with the exception of the
breast, which was beautifully tinged with red, was killed by
Mr. W. P. Keene, of Menty, near Cirencester. During the
stunner, a white swallow was shot in the same neighbourhood.