The Sun.
London, England, 1850-02-07 00:00:00

NEW MUSIC.

1. Remember thy Creator. Sacred Cantata. Com-
posed by E. Reinhold.
2. Bid me Live. Ballad composed, and dedicated by
permission to his Grace the Duhe of Beaufort, by
E. Reinhold.

E. Reinhold is a composer who is at present com •
paratively unknown, but who will not long remain in
obscurity, if we may judge from the works now be-
fore us. The sacred cantata is a work of genius; the
sublime spirit of the words has been faithfully and
feelingly translated into the only universal language,
music. The composition is marked by originality and
by an intense devotional feeling. It would, we are
certain, become a great favourite at Exeter Hall.
The ballad, " Oh! bid me Live," is a very pleasing
composition ; the music is flowing and graceful, and it
expresses the meaning of the words (and unlike the
ordinary run of songs, the words a this ballad have
meaning) of this most exquisite ballad. The melody
is full of pathos and feeling, and the accompaniments
are exceedingly clever. This elegant composition can-
not but become a favourite in every drawing-room.

The Rhineland 'Waltzes, as performed at Almaek's,
and by Mr. John Weippert's Band. Composed by
Wellington Guernsey.
The elite of thy fashionable world cannot fail to be
charmed by this graceful set cf waltzes. They are
sweet, flowing, and melodious, and will please eery
accomplished votary of " the light fantastic toe ,"
they are composed in the happiest style that art and
experience could suggest to the accomplished musician.

Sweet Snnzmer Gales. Ballad written and composed
by Wellington Gwernsey.
ODe of the most elegant and original songs we
have met with for a long period; the melody beii g
so striking, it cannot fail of a most extensive popu-
larity

Oh ! what days of Gladness, Willie. Ballad written
by Heyward J. St. Sger, 1.4 q. Music by Mrs. J.
Passingham.
A sweet flowing ballad in A major, within the
compass of any moderate voice; the words breath a
sentiment that will find a re-echo in every feeling
heart.

EXETER HALL.
The sixteenth Wednesday Concert was given last night
at Exeter Hall, and the bills described it as being for the
benefit of Herr Ernst. The.unparalleled violinist had en
abundant amount of patronage, for every put of the
immense area was filled, as well as the galleries and the
choial seats of the orchestra. The ehiwf interest of the
evening was naturally centred in the performances of the
benefit:mire, who played four times, and never, we appre -
hend, with greater excellence. His first piece, the only
violin concerto of peer Mendelssohn, was a musical re-
past of no ordinary kind. The andante in C, one of the
most exquisite movements that ever emanated from
the gifted composer, was developed with a grace
and feeling that no eulogy can do justice to ;
while the opening allegro in E minor, and the
fantastic finale in E major, were signal examples of rich
and brilliant executancy. His second performance was
the " Ludo‘ic" laetasia. Be rendered this clever and
ingenious work with undiminished ability, and was en-
cored in the pizzicato variation, which,
although it is ad-
dressed to the popular taste, possesses vast constructive
merit. In the second part he performed his Pirate solo.
and the whimsical variations on the C
to the echo;
He was throughout the evening applaudedarnavi de Verii,e.
acclamation
and who could htlp participating
intheA. Newton,
Miss vocal incidents were supplied by
Mrs.e and Her;
Miss Poole, Miss Eyles, Mr. B. Frodsoarn,
walenidabde
Mr.or the Willy, and
of
as
Formes
hoarseness).(f
deserves more no
orchestra ha peso!lroagyv.
he careful and
• nrer in which it executed the accem-
d:scriminnt.ve ma .
whTtraen ordinary praise for t
panimen.s to IVIA coixerio.

GENERAL THEATIII'C'AL FUND.--A meeting of the
directors and subscribers was held yesterday at the
Lyceum, Mr. H. ERgise6, of the Adelphi, in the chair.
1.
The secretary to Oa fund reported that the capital
already invested,:elcceeded 5,000 Her Majesty had
There *go at pre:eut five annuitants on
been graciously pleased to bEICOCIIO an annual donor of
100 guineas.
the fund, whose allow;ance had bean increased from 251.
to 301. per annum. Ihe boerd then proceeded t) make
arrangements f,r the ensuing anniversaty festival in aid
of the institution, at the London Tavern, at which Mr.
BenjalLin Webster would preside, supported by Mr.
.Charles Kean, Mr. Charles Manby (the Haymarket and
Adopto, sucl § bust of literary and ditun§liQ talent,