The Sun.
London, England, 1835-04-27 00:00:00

THEATRE, MA RYLE BONE INSTITUTION.

The members of this Institution, which is conducted on a,
phrn similar to the many literary establishments to be found in-
the metropolis, held their third concert on Friday evening in
the Theatre attached to the Society in Edward-street, Port-
man-square. A strong proof of the rapid increase of the taste
for good music is discoverable in the selection of the composi-
tions which form the programme of the concerts of this season,'
and more particularly those which are under the control of
amateurs. But we are sorry to find where the liberty of
choice is left with the performers, in too many instances the
members of the profession are unwilling to follow this good
example. The vocal performers of last night were Mesdames
Noveilo, Bruce, Wagstaff; Seymour, Rawlings, and Keene ; .
Messrs. Seguin, Giubilei, J. Barnet, Brizzi, and Purday. The
instrumental, Lindley, Mori, Watkins, Moralt, Baumann, &e.
The vocal compositions performed during the evening were taken
from the works of Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Weber, Rossini,-
and Arne. Mr. Baumann performed a concerto on the bas-'
soon, Mr.. M'Ori also a solo on the violin, and Messrs. Card
and Powell a grand duet for clarionct and flute. Miss Novell°
sang " With-verdure clad," from the Creation or Haydn, and
a little Swiss air. We have had repeated occasions to notice
the pure style and perfect execution evinced by this young.
lady in her performance; but the lifeless expression and.
utter want of animation is a great detriment to her suc-
cess. She is still very young, and no effort should be
spared to correct these defects. The " Gentle Airs" of
Mr. Barnet was exceedingly unlike the musician. Lindley
as usual, delighted the audience by his accompaniment:
Mr. Baumann's concerto for the bassoon was an extraordinary
effort ; but he has not the volume of tone which distinguishes
the veteran Macintosh. The instrumental perfbrmers of this.
country, although in execution they are excelled by those on
the Continent, yet in tone are unequalled. Who is there eau
stand against Lindley, Loder, Wilman, Nicholson, Platt, in
this particular ? We believe that no Continental performer
can produce any, ,thing like the tone by which the performance
of these gentlemen is characterized on their respeztive instru-
ments. Mr. Mori, at the last Philharmonic Concert, per-
formed a concerto of Beethoven ; at the Concert of yesterday
evening, his solo consisted of the vulgar air, " Rise Gentle
Moon," and that extreme novelty, " Love's Ritornella." This
gentleman ought to recollect the adage Focilis descensus .Av erni,
and we beg -to inform him that the continued indisposition he
evinces for the performance of classical music, must ere long
considerably affect his reputation. We had much rather hear Mr:
Wollf perform Spolir, Mr. Blagrove Molique, in the masterly
manner they lately have done, much as we should regret losing
the fervid and fiery execution of Mori. He ought also to
recollect that the Philharmonic and ()O.:cc concerts are sup-
ported by the purses of the aufatev:s of this country, who have
not the slightest desire to he.:r such airs vs Robin Adair,
Donald, Rise Gentle and a host of other absurdities.