The Sun.
London, England, 1836-05-31 00:00:00

ACT I.

Sinfonia Eroica
Aria, Mr. Machin, " Mentre ti Lascio" Mozart.
Septetto : Flute. Oboe, Clarinet, Bas-
soon, Horn, Trumpet, and Double
Bass, Messrs. Nicholson, G. Cooke,
Willman, Denman, Platt, Harper,
and Dragonetti
Recitativo ed -Aria, Miss Masson, " Per
pieta" (Cosi fan Tutti)
Overture, "Jessonda" Spohr.

ACT 11.

Sinfonia in D

Mozart.

Aria, Madame Malibran do Beriot,

" Quando it Core"

Persiani.

Quartetto, Two Violins, Tenor, and

Violoncello, Messrs. Blagove, Gattic,
Dando, and Lucas (No. 13 in B flat) Beethoven.

Terzetto Madame Miilibran de Beriot,
Miss.Masson, and Mr. Machin, " Co-

ragio, orsu"

" An'acreon"
Leader, Mr. Weichsell —Conductor, Mr. H. R. Bishop.
The concert opened with the magnificent Eroica symphony
of Beethoven, the slow movement of which is the celebrated
Funeral March. The whole of the symphony is a wonderful
creation of the genius of the greatest of all the modern com-
posers. The overwhelming power of the Philharmonic band
in the performance of Beethoven's symphonies operates most
powerfully against the singer who has to follow, but the mag-
nificent voice of Mr. Machin (cf Lichfield) who sang the first
song, « Mentre ti Lascio" of Mozort, and the science which he
displayed in the execution of the aria, carried him successfully
through the disadvantages which Beethoven had placed before
him.

The septetto of Neukomm was performed in a manner wor-
thy of the unrivalled artists whose names appear in the pro-
gramme ; a beautiful passage, an obligato for the trumpet,
was given in such a manner as no one but Harper could at-
tempt. Miss Masson was very successful in " Per Pieta."
The first act terminated in the celebrated overture to " Jes-
sonda," by Spohr.
The second act commenced with the lovely symphony of Mo-
zart in D, and was extremely well performed. Madame Mali-
bran sang an aria of Persiani, a most exceedingly difficult com-
position, but which was rendered by this accomplished musician
as an apparently easy exercise.
The Quartett of Beethoven, No. 13, in B 'flat, introduced
to • the Philharmonic Society for the first time as 'quartett
players, Messrs. Blagrove, Gattie, Dando, and Lucas. The
manner in which they gave this charming composition of Beet-
hoven elicited the most deserved applause, and if any fact were
wanting to prove the rapid advancement which music is mak-
ing in this country, we should find it in this very performance.
The quartett has been before the public for many years, but
hitherto considered too unintelligible to be performed, or, if
performed, to be listened to. As far as the audience were
concerned the quartett was listened to with the most profound
attention, proving that not only have the audience improved in
their knowledge of music, but the profession has also advanced
in musical attainments. The difficulties which this quartett
present can only be overcome by the most talented artists.
The severe study and the constant practice of this species of
composition can alone render the performance acceptable to
an audience, and- we think these young artists strictly ,entitled
to the applause they received,—and we hope that many oppor-
tunities will hereafter be afforded them of making the public
familiar with this class of classical music. The terzetto,
" Coragg,io, orsu," from " Fidelio," wanted the dramatic ac-
companiments which the theattc only can offer. The concert
concluded with Cherubini's overture to " Anacreon," performed
in that way which no other band but the Philharmonic can
approach.