The Sun.
London, England, 1834-06-28 00:00:00

PART 111.

Anthem—lntroduction (Instrumental.) Solo and Trio.—
Messrs. Phillips, Goulden, and Vaughan—" Behold, I
bring you glad tidings." Chorus—" Glory to God on
high."—Purcell.
Ilecit and Air—Mrs. W. Knyvett. " What though I trace."
—(Solomon)—Handel.
Recit—Mr. Braham. " 'Tis well !" March, Solo, and Cho-
rus—" Glory to God." Horn—Mr. Platt; and Trumpet,
Mr. Harper, Obligati—(Joshua)—Handel.
Air—Mr. Phillips. " 0 Lord, have mercy upon me "—Per-

golesi.
Sestetto—Mlle. G. Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, Miss C. No-
vell°, Signor Ivanoff, Mr. E. Seguin, Signor Tamburini, and
Semi.chorus, " Et incarnatus est."—Haydn.
Solo and Quartet—Signor Tamburini, Miss Wagstaff; Miss
Chambers, and Mr. Bennett—" Inclina ad me;" accompa.
nied on the Organ by Mr. Adams—Himmell.
Chorus—" From the censer."—(Solomon)--Handel.

Of course, it is entirely out of the question to
notice critically every piece in this long selection.
We shall therefore confine ourselves to such as
were of the most marked character. We may,
however, mention, that a very general opinion
seemed to prevail amongst musical people, that the
present was not so good as the two preceding ones,
nor quite so well performed. Indeed, at. the re-
hearsal, on Friday, there were several decided mis-
understandings, and a piece or two was repeated,
for the purpose of correcting errors. Mr. Mori, the
leader on this occasion, appeared to us to take great
pains to show the audience that he was the leader
of the day. It was, however, of no consequence ;
the public were wholly absorbed in the prodigious
effects of the music, and gave themselves little
trouble about who was leader or conductor either.
We may say the same thing of the two organists,
Dr. Crotch and Mr. Adams. The names of those
two eminent professors formed a striking addition
to the bills certainly, but on the present occasion
they were as mere organists. Indeed, it is our opinion
that one person regularly appointed to sit at the
instrument, and to play with the chorusses where
wanted, would have been a better plan, asfar as the
well-going of the music is concerned, than changing
the players for the purpose of including in the bills
every music-master who wished to make a figure
amongst his scholars, for this is the secret of the
matter at last.

The performances opened with Hadyn's cele-
brated hymn, to the words " Lord of Heaven and
earth," arranged as quartett and chorus alternately.
A portion of it was very indifferently sung ; indeed,
at the rehearsal it was execrable. Some little im-
provement, however, was visible this morning.
The violoncello accompaniment to the air of " 0
liberty," in the selection from Judas Maccabeus,
which followed, was exquisitely played by Lindley ;
the rich tone of his instrument seemed to fill the
Abbey, while the neatness of his execution, and the
good taste that pervaded the whole, left us nothing
to wish for. The chorus " Disdainful of danger,"
was played and sung with great spirit. The effect
of the trombone in this piece was superb. The
chorus. " We never will bow down," was also finely
given, and was one of the most effective pieces
played at this festival. " Sound an alarm," was
well and spiritedly sung by Braham, but we think
rather too fast ; the singer seeming to care more
about showing his own powers of execution than
the intentions of the composer.
The air, " From Mighty Kings," by Mrs. Bishop,
was sung with delicacy and chasteness of expres-
sion ; but she has not power of voice to give effect
to so splendid a composition in such a situation,
which, indeed, we may say of nearly all the singers
on this occasion.

The chorus " See the conquering hero," was
finely given : the horn solos in the accompaniments
had a splendid effect.
Mozart's motet, which opened the second part,
afforded Tamburini the opportunity of showing off
his splendid voice to the utmost possible advantage.
His singing was a great treat. Mademoiselle Grisi
sang with great finish and taste, and her voice is of
beautiful quality ; but we still think she does not
show to much advantage in such a situation as this.
Perzolisi's chorus, " Gloria in excelsis," was by
no means well done. We have heard it produce a
better effect in a theatre. There was no firmness
amongst the chorus singers, and the orchestra e_
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the commencement of this meeting, has entirely
recovered her self-possession. She acquitted her-
self on the present occasion to admiration.
Ivanoff, in the Paris Omnipotentia, sang exqui-
sitely, and made a great impression. The beauty
of his falsette was shown in taking some very high
notes, with great power and sweetness of tone.
The Selection from the Mount of Olives went off
rather flatly. The chorus, however, with which it
concludes, " Halleluj ah," had a prodigiously fine
effect.

Of the third part of this morning's performance
we are unable to speak at present for want of time,
as it is scarcely over at the moment we are going
to press.
The greatest credit is due to Mr. Parry, and the
other gentlemen, who have the conduct of arrange-
ments for the extreme apxiety shown by them
for the accommodation of the company, and for
their great attention.

Gloucester-lodge, the house at Old Bromp-
ton formerly occupied by Mr. Canning, has been taken
for Don Carlos and his suite, who are expected in town
in a day or two.
The Garde National of Marseilles states
that several letters received from the Mediterranean
make mention of the assembling of a body of English
troops at Malta.