The Sun.
London, England, 1850-10-05 00:00:00

ER MAJESTY'S TtIEkTR E.
THE GRAND NATIONAL CONCERTS.
The Executive Committee, Direetors, and Managers of "The
Grand National Concerts" the honour to, announce that the
FIRST SERIES will commence on Tcosnir, the 15th of October
next. •
In laying before the musical world and the pubic in general the
principal arrangntents that have been entered into for the carrying
out this great national requirement. the Committee trust to prove
that thee have spared neither expense nor exertion in endeavouring
to form a union of talent never hitherto witnessed in any country.
Their constant aim will be to present an intellectual entertainment
of the highest order, embracing the greatest works of the greatest
masters, illustrated by Ice most eminent artistes in Europe,
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and that at the cheapest possible rate consistent with pr
dence to themselves and justice towards those whose interests they
have mainly in view. Every effort has been used to render the
selection of artistes wholly free from all undue partiality to country
or individual ; and first-rate excellence being the only passport to au
engagement at these Concerts, it is contideroly believed that the
most splendid available talent will thus be brought together—a con-
summation next to impossible when the arrangements are confided
to one person, more or less fettered by nat onal pre* lice,connexion,
or interest. A similar Independence will also characterise the
choice of works to be produced. No exclusive preference will be
given to any particular school or nation The monumental produc-
tions of Germany. Italy, France, and England, ancient and modern,
will be presented in succession. On certain. evenings during the
series, the . oncert will be placed under one national head, and the
entire performances will consist of works by the most celebrated
composers of one of the above four music 1 nation.. It is also in con-
templation to devote several evenings to the exclusive performance
of Sacred Music, particulars of which will be duly announced. The
usual Evening Programme will he a varied Programme—such as to
meet, as far as possible. the wishes awl tastes of all, and thu . gratify
the lovers of the higher class of music, as well as those who may
prefer a lighter school.
A highly-important and distinctive feature ih this undertaking,
and one which the Committee are most anxious should be in every
way worthy the sarivirt both of English artiste. and English
audiences, will be the introduction of original ino.rumental and
lyrical works., by native composers, to whom every opportunity will
be afforded of obtaining a satisfactory interpretation of their
labours. That this object may be carried out as completely as pos-
sible, entire works in an operatic form will be given, somewhat
after the manner of short secular Oratories, combining the services
of Soprano, Contralto, Ten and Basso-Cantante, with the full Band
and Chorus. Mr. George Macfarren and Mr. Edward Loder have
already completed two new one-act Serenatas in the above form,
which will be produce l early in the season ; Mr: Howard Glover is
now engaged on a similar work, the title of which is " Hero and
Leander ;" and arrangements are also pending with other English
composers. Mr. Macf,rren's work is founded en the popular Arabian
tale entitled " The Sleeper Awakened," the poem by r. John
Oxenford. Mr. Loder has secured the services of Mr. Godlike Swine,
who has selected for his libretto, " Telemachus." The Committee
are also in communication with the great master Spohr, M. Marsch-
ner, and Felecien David, relative to the, production of several ori-
ginal works ; and the latter composer personally attend and
conduct the pro luctlon of portions of his opera, "Chrietophe Co-
lomb." 31. Balfe will assume the post of Musical Director, Con-
ductor, and Composer; and an engagement is pending with the re-
nowned chef-d'orchestre, M. Charles d'Albert, who will have the
entire direction and . arrangement of the Light' or Dance Music.
Quadrilles, Polkas, Valises, &c., written expressly for these Con-
certs, by the most celebrated native and foreign authors, will be
rapidly produced. 'Amongst other novelties will be—a " Quadrille
of all Nations," composed by Mnsard, in col bration of the Great
Industrial Exposition of the year 1851 ; " The Grand National
Polka," by the author of " The Agnes Polka ;" a new Introductory
MS. Overture and Hunting Chorus, by Belle. The composers
of " The Firefly." '• Fuschia," " Arbaii, and other popular music,
will also contribute various novelties to the donee repertoire.
The Committee hays the utmost pride and satisfaction in an-
nouncing that, by the gracious permission of his Majes y the King
of Prussia, they have been enabled to secure the entire Chortle or the
Berlin Chapel Royal, consisting of fifty'male voices, under the direc
lion of Herr Kapelmeister Neidthardt. The extraordinary perfec-
tion of this chorus is well known by reputation to every artiste and
amateur in Europe, but the opportunity of hearing them in any
town or country except th'ir earn has never hitherto been afforded.
During their engagement, several pieces, entirely new to this
conntry, and compared expressly for the Royal Chapel by Men-
delsshon,.Neidthardt, &c., will be performed, in addition to selec-
tions from the choral works of Bach. Handel, and Marcello, toge-
ther with the celebrated " Battle Chorus," which has created so
extraordinary a sensation in Germany. An extra Chorus-for the
Serenatas and other English music has been selected w•th the
greatest care from the principal lyrical establishments, and will be
nnder the direction of Herr Ganz, Chorus Master of her Majeity's
Theatre. The arrangements of the Operatic Selections, &c., will be
confided to Sig Negri.
The pr ces of admission have been fixed at as low a scale as pru-,
dence will admit; but as the Committee mean to be guided wholly
by circumstances, and no wish or idea of profit will in any way
iluence them, they beg it may be distinctly understood, should
the returns justify any further reduction, that it will be instantly
made.
The Concerts will commence at eight, and terminate usually
about eleven. The Theatre has been entirely re-decorated fur these
entertainments.
In addition to the following list, numerous engagements are pend-
ing; with other V. cal and Instrumental Artistes, particulars of which
will be announced as soon as possible.
VOCALISTS. •
. Ma,:le. Angri, Miss Poole, Miss Messent, Mrs. Alexander Newton,.
and Madame Biscaccianti (the celebrated prima donna, front Milan,
who will make her first appearance in England) ; Signor Calaolari,
M. Jules 1 efort, M. Jules Stockhausen, Mr. Frank Bodda, and Mr.
Sims Reeve,:
li.:STRITMENTAL SOLO PERFORMERS.
Grand Pianokrte—Miss Goddard (Pupil of M. Thalberg, who will
make her first aoearance in public), 31. Charles Halle (who will
perform Beethoven's. Concerto in E fiat, with full orchestral accom-
paniments, on the opening night, aud a different Concerto on each
evening of his engege,nent), Master Heinrich Werner (whose per-
formance at ituckinghaw. Palace before her Most Gracious Majesty
and Prince Albert, and at the Professional Matinees, has been
the marvel of the whol musical world), and 31. Thalberg (who
will introduce several new Morceaux, written expressly for these
Conceits). •
Violin —MM. Molique, Henry Blagrove, Henry Cooper, and M.
Saintori (Solo Violinist to her Majesty). An engagement la also
pending with the renowned Artiste, Signor Slvori, who is on his
-way to England from the Havannah.
Tenor—M r. Ilil4 t
Violoncello-31A. Platt!, Hausmann, Hancock, and Roesselot.
Double Bass—MM. Angloie, Rowland, and Herr Muller (the cele-
brated Contrabassist from Darmstadt, who will make his first ap-
pearance in th's country).
Aare—Mr. A. Thomas and Mr. IL J. Trust.
Concertina—Mr. It. Blagrove.
Flute -MM. Richardson, Itriccialdi, Carte, and Remusat.
Ohoe-3131. Barret and Nicholson.
Clarionet—M. Maycock. An engagement has also been offered to
Signor Cavollini, the renowned artiste of La Scala, Milan.
ISeasson—M. Baumann.
flora--M. St eglieh.
Cornetpa-Pistons—M. Arban.
Ophiciesie —M. rrospere.
Trainee= —Mr. Winterbottom.
ORCHESTRA.

iktusical Director, Compo.er. and Conductor—M: Belle
. First Violins-7M. Longue (Principal). late Kapelmeister at Stut-
gardt ; Itrovrce. Royal Italian Opera, Henry Cooper, 11-7.0. Dando,
11.1.0., Dawson. Her Majesty's Theatre, Goffrie, R. 1.0., H. Gries-
bach, ILI 0.. Hartnagl. 11. M.P., Kr ntzer, 11.M.T.. Oury.
Yates', Phrott, 11. Sh,rgool, ILM . T., Thirlwall,
P. 1.0., Watkins., 1t.1.0., Zerbini, R. 1.0.
Second Violins—wins, (Principal). 11.1.0., W. Blagrove, R. 1.0.,
Tartlet. 11.M.T.. Usti, JI.M.T., Rennet'. H.M.T., Jay, R. 1.0.,
Kelly. 11.1.0 . J. Loder, 11.1.0., Maremll, Pith:way, 11.M.T.,
ititigway (two), H.M.T., Schmidt, 11.31. T , Tanen:7e, Thiri-
wall (two;, 11.31 T., Watson, R. 1.0.
Tenor,-1?. Hughes (Principal), 11.31 T., R. Bl.tgrove, R. 1.0.,
Ba en, 11.M.T., H.M.T.. Ganz, 11.M.T., Glanville, R.1.U.,
Rice, /1.31 T.. Trust, IL 1.0.. Webb, It Westlake, 11.1.0.
Yi doncellos--Piattt (Print:ilia!), 11. 31.1%, hardner, H.M.T., Good.
ban. R. 1.0.. Guest, 11.1.0., Hancock, 8.1.0., 11 austnann, 11.1.0., W.
'Loden, 11.1.0., Lovell I hillipps, R. 1.0„ Rousselot, Beethoven Quartet
Society. Thorley, T.E. Manchester.
Doubhl Basses -Anglo!, (Principal), 11.31. T., Casolani, R. 1.0.,
Casten, 11.1.0., Mount, 11.1.0., Muller, Grand Opera, Darmstadt (his
Ord appearance), Percival, 11.31. T., Pickisaert, ILM.T., Pratten,
P. 1.0.. Rowland, 11.1.0,. Russell, H.M.T., Severn, 11:I.O.
Harps—An Ti10111:ii, 11.11. T., H. J. True', 11.1.0.
Flutes—Richardson (Flautist to his Grace the Duke co' Devon-
shire) ; Briccialdi. La Scala. Milan.
Plccolo—ltemusat, 11 M.T.
Oboes—Barrett, R. 1.0 ; Nicholson, ILI.O.
• Clarionets— Maycock, 11.M.•C.
Bassooint—llaumann, 11.1.11, Larkin.
horns—Stcglich, 11.31. T., 'Banjul, Galcott,ll.3l.T., Calcott, jun.,
11.31. C.
- Trumpets--Zeiss, H.M.T., Davis. H.M.T. •
Cornet-a-Pistons—Arban, Conservat,ttire, Paris.
Trombones—Marin, H.M.T., King, • H.51.T , Winterbottom,
H. SI.V.
• Op'-ic'eide—Prospere, R. 1.0.
Timpani Chipp. 11.1.0.
Bass Drum anti Cymbals—Hinchey„
side Druni—B. Hughes, jun., H. 31. F.
Trian4le—W. Ganz, 11. M.T.
rrincipal Composers—MM. Balfe, G. Macfarren,. Edward Loler,
a nd Howard Glover-
A minter of Operatic Selections, &c.—Signor L. liegri.
Chorus Master—Herr Ganz.
Deputy Chorus Master—Mr. Frederick Osborne Williams.
• Organist—Mr. Willing.
The Music of the Sereuatas will be published by Messrs. Cramer,
Beale, and Co.
Box Stalls, One Pair.. 4s. Od. I Gallery Stalls •• . • •
Ditto, Two Ditto . is. lid. Slip Stalls ........ ••
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Half Circle, D.tto ..... 25. 64. Gallery .. ••••• • . • • •
Promenade . • .......• Is. 641.
• N.B. It is respectfully announced that alt persons attending the
Private Boxes. and the First and S•Nond Pair of: Box Stalls,
will be required to appear in Evening Dress ; and the Pnblic is
most earnestly requested to assist in carrying out this regulation,
as far as may ce practicable, in all parts of Her Majesty's Theatre,
Applications for Private Boxes and Stalls to be made at the Box-
office ;or to Messrs. Andrews, Alcreft, Leader, and Cock, ew
Boad-street ; u itched, Ilookhatn. and Ebers, Old Boni-street ;
Sams, at. James's-street ; Creme-. Scale, and Co., and Bailey, Be-
gent-strret ; Dyte and Son, Strand ; and Chappell, Bond-street.

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great hit of the new Comic Drama of Girahla ; or, tho Miller's Wife,

THIS &VENOM.

Will he performed en entirely new Comic Drama, in Three
Acts,. entitled GIRALD ; or, The Miller's Wife. Philip, Mr.
Hughes ; lion Japhet della Tromht. Mr. Paul Bedford ; Don Manual
le itivar, Mr. Boyce; Gil, Th.. Wright; the grand Duchess, Miss
Emma Hardin; Girald 1. Mks K. Fltzwilliam.
. After which BORN TO 0001) LUCK; or, An Trishman'a For-
tune. Paudeen O'Raffsrty, Mr. Hudson : Count Matti, Mr. Lambert;
Manfredi, Mr. Boyce; Nina, Mica Woolgar.
To be followed by a new and original Farce, In the Vulgar
,Toncue, to be called JACK IN THE GREEN; or, Uinta on tAi-
(vette.
To conclude with VIE DOUBLE-BEDDED ROOM. Characters
by Mr. Lambert, Miss E. Chaplin, Ste.