The Sun.
London, England, 1834-12-27 00:00:00

TETE SUN, LONDON, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1834.

MUSIC.

BRIGHTON, DEC. 26.

THE MUSICAL LIBRARY.
C. Knight, Ludgate-street.

At three o'clock yesterday afternoon, his Majesty, accom-
panied by the Princess Augusta, left the Palace in a close
carriage, drawn by four beautiful white horses, proceeded on
the Marine Parade to Kemp-town, thence along the Cliffs to
Hove. His Majesty continued his drive until nearly five
o'clock, when he returned to the Palace.
The Oueen, attended by the Countess of Mayo (Lady in
Waiting), Miss Hope Johnstone, and the Bishop of Worces-
ter, heard divine service yesterday afternoon, at St. George's
Chapel. The Rev. James Anderson officiated. Prince
George, accompanied by his tutor, also was present.
Sir Hi'grove Turner and Lady Mary Fox arrived at the
Palace yesterday afternoon, on a visit to their Majesties.
His Majesty gave an audience to Capt. Powlett yesterday.
Colonel and Lady Isabella Wemyss, their Majesty's rela-
tives, the Bishop of Worcester, and the Royal Suite, formed
the dinner party yesterday evening, at the Palace.
The Duchess-Countess of Sutherland is expected this after-
noon, on a visit to the Earl and Countess of Clarendon.
Lord and Lady Howard of Effingham, Lady Whamcliffe,
Major-General Sir Charles Pratt, and Sir Robert Dallas
visited their Majesties in the course of ycsterday.
On Wednesday last, his Majesty commanded the attendance
of Major-'General Sir Charles Pratt at the Palace, when he
most kindly gave him a regiment; this noble and generous act
of his Majesty, to a gallant and meritorious offices., was totally
unsolicited on the part of Sir Charles, consequently reflects
greater credit to his Majesty's head and' heart.
The Langravine of Hesse Homberg is hourly expected at
the Palace on a visit to their Majesties. The artillery have
orders to fire a Royal salute on her Royal Highness's arrival.
The Duke and Duchess of St. Albans had a dinner party
yesterday. Her Grace will have a grand rout on the 31st.
King's messengers have been constantly passing for the last
few days, between his Majesty and his Ministers—there is
every reason to suppose, that the King will not go to London
to-morrow, but in all probability he will on Monday, should
Sir Robert Peel not come to Brighton in the mean time.

Among the number of Musical Periodicals which
have appeared, we cannot call to mind one which is so
truly valuable as this. When we say that the Music
is selected from the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart,
Beethoven, Cherubini, Rossini, &c., &c., we are sure
that the names alone will make all lovers of the science
feel indebted to the Editor, for the opportunity he offers
them of becoming acquainted with the compositions of
such masters, at the merely nominal expense of 18d..
for thirty-six pages of very well-printed music. The
vocal department contains songs of equal worth with
the instrumental pieces. The Supplements comprise
remarks upon the Music in the Numbers which they
accompany; reviews of the new compositions which have
been published in the preceding month—critiques upon
the Concerts, &c., English and Foreign, which have
taken place—and comments on the progress of the Art
abroad. In short, a better selection of Music, or a
more interesting review, can hardly be imagined.

KALKBRENNER'S NEW METHOD OF
STUDYING THE PIANO-FORTE.
1?. Cox and Co. Princes'-street, Hanover-square.

We are much pleased with M. Kalkbrenner's new
method, and feel persuaded, that it will be of essential
service to students on that instrument. Elementary
works so abound, at present, that a. new one, to be ap-
preciated, had need possess, not only considerable
merit, but some originality : and M. Kalkbrenner's is.
not deficient in either. The first part, which is theo-
retical, is so clear and concise, that we think as much
knowledge of the principles of • the science might be
acquired from the two first pages, as is usually gleaned
from six times as many in the instruction books. The
remarks on fingering are excellent ; and the short ex-.
planation of the minor scales will render their construc-
tion more intelligible to the pupil than months of.prac-
tical studying without it. That the Hand-director
(which M. Kalkbrenner recommends, and of which he
presents drawing,) is a great auxiliary to the practice
of the exercises, for attaining a brilliant execution,
must be evident to any one who has had the pleasure
of hearing him play, and seeing the ease with which
he appears to glide through difficulties, for he assures
us he uses it constantly himself. The practical part,
commences with exercises, similar to those by M.
Hertz ; these are succeeded by simple themes with
variations, in which examples of the contraction and
extension of the hand, without the passage of the
thumb under the fingers, are introduced. The prac-
tice of the shake is good ; and the major, minor, and
chromatic scales, admirably arranged. The practical
part is not, we should say, calculated for beginners ;
but would form a valuable study for any one who is
desirous of correcting bad habits, and an excellent in-
troduction to the more difficult studio by Mr. Cramer.