Star.
London, England, 1828-09-26 00:00:00

THE YORK MUSICAL FESTIVAL, Sur.2s.

The.first performance of Sacred Music took place lit
She Minster this morning. It consisted of a Selection
from the Works of different Composers, including the
frst part of HAYDN% Oratorio of the Creation. The city
'shit*s the appearance of uncommon bustle and acti-
aity, and the streets, for a part of the day, were nearly
inspassable. Amongst the strangers there appeared al
considerable number of persons from Ireland. Althoughl
the pee:mance' at the Minster did not commence
until twelve, the doors were be,.et at least two hours mid'
a half btfore the time, by crowds of respectable per.
s m, including some elegantly dressed females; and
soon alter the public had been admitted, the BOOT of
tr e great aisle and the galleries were filled.
In the western gallery places bad been reserved for
the Archhish.p Yolk and his immediate. friends, and
hi. (ir..ce attired about twelve o'clock. He sat in the
geave of the front. supported by two Itoman Catholic
Peers. having the Duke of Norfolk on his tight hand
and the Lord Thornton upon his lett. The Eat), of
Carlisle and his fam ly, Lords Grantham. Staff 3rd. and
Bete ford were also in tie wester* gallery. Madame
Catalani made her appearance along with the other
principal ,'tigers, and imenedi.tely on entering began
• langnage and gestates to espies: her admiration
et 'the scene by which she was sit rounded, and
which.,vras certainly one of the most brilliant 'ism.
,Itinab.e. Tire Ladies had been requested by an itd-'
kertisement'. ft MI the Committee. neat t s wear high
ed. dresses in 'the Minster; audio comae 'seance o.
this request, and the (moveable state of the weather,
great numbers. appeared in caps, .or in their hair,
arir:nred with an immense variety of artificial Bower.
The beauty and splendoor of such a scene, illuminated
by the rays of the sun, which tell in streams of painteJ
,)fight through some of the richest windows in the woildi
may be lett to the reajer's imaginal:mu to conceive. ,
The attention of -the audience was forcibly swanks!
from, the contemplation. of these beauties, by the birst•
ing forth of HA sosesikitingemo Te Demon, which was
given by the wh le band. with the greatest precision,'
aid an effect quite sublime. The depth and solidity
of Ate opening c..mporition finely co. basted with tht
snug of U Latrty _from Judas Maccabees. was very
elegantly sung by VAUGHAN. La the coiner of *impel'.
Lit outfit, Mrs W. KIITVITT showed amo t unaffected
.yMtel and. an elegant:and pathetic timplitsty of ezetu-
;ion well adapted to the character of the compositions
Which bad been &totted to her, and which produced a
ye.* Oroct.
iffiliantit.haplaeausay was deservedly applauded toe the chaste
wow b *kids she. executed Adosaar's beautiful Arlo," Dm'
arm" This was succeeded by a aew Duette. excellendy sang
by Beaman and Min Stresses. and followed by thirappsaraant
of Madame CATALAN, Whale art/fa was 'greeted with bulletin
sad hearty; plauditi.. The eateiroit selected was the Aria M
sod Gornto," from Roatet's °peek at Sentrantitia and she saes
it in iyiesdid style. She still 'stelae her former einrierdlany
power and flexibility, bust dnse bas evidently Tabbed her of
.arany of. her .high soprano notes. The plaudit, that (allowed
she execution if •tbip Aria were general and merited. After

•her %VIM, Ds Bums, whose appearadre was hailed in a nem.
ner thai asestkave been highly gratifying to this talented actor sad
. se9am,;„ for scarcely had the applause subsided, when it was recent-
• mend{„ 11"9411e. " Largo al Factotum" was never son wee
eillidelintpe at bad each an effect upon the auditory. that, est nu,
larding the request of the Committee, they persisted in an antlers%
nail for its regiltision, to which the Committee were compelled to
asimat. The always mingle* Cavazos. sang, accompanied by
Pawn an the herb, tat aria Alt the forte" in anexoellent manner.
Nom eacitod osiversal admaatinn by the performance of one of
AN own Oalicennt on she violin. Miss Paron sang with ileUght-
lel rstlwt sod sweetness the pretty ballad, • °grebe banks of Allan
Maar es.and'etwatant, BRAIIIIIK, and Pamirs, gave fine effect to
the splendid trio; " Crude' Forte." The finale to the First Pan,
we saintlier mention, was negated in capital style.
The Second Part commenced with the overture to Seaseirmaide.
The 11114POMUIR mast admired in this pan were CA ILADOIII.II " I
*anis mio ;" the balled, " OR in the nifty night," by H. Pla-
ins; S anterso's Bolero,'" Al mato can la pace." by Cara I
LIU ; the Aria Buffs, " I violin, tutti," most excellently sung by
Ann us, and encored; the Cantata " Alexis," given by BALA-
pat (s, he alone can give It); the Duette " Is di unto.' by Ca,.
satinet aid Dc Dwain ; and Mad. Cariwu's " lade britaania,"
endgames, which concluded the Cowen—the wheirgoing off to,
the high gratification of the company assembled.

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,• FRENCH THEATRE DU PETIT LAZARY.
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*'"The gaiety of Regeat•street is greatly increased by
the unique and singular exhibition at the Argyle Rooms,
which have been fitted up with much taste as a Theatre.

bit night, and indeed every night during the week, the ewer-
tainmenta provided by Messrs. Marcy, from Paris, attracted a
numerous and faddemable audience. We bare seldom seen figures
worked %with so much dexterity and address. The very interesting
htrlequinade, entitled " Ariequin Prince par Magic; is certainly a
aff

lifosiere. The party.coloured hero is conducted through the
regions of fancy in the most regular order, and the spectators cannel
withhold a just tribute of applause. The juveniles consider it a
rich treat, and the more serious would find it dila* to empyreal a
smile. whilst witnessing the comical movements and fictitious dig-
nity of the wooden performers in the mock doings.
The dialogue supposed to pass between the figures is In RNA li
and brekee English, toge:ber with the decorations, trick*. 11114
transitions, are highly amusing.
• In the course of the evening the Fortress of St. Sebastian was
displayed. The view Ike:wheat, and the whole of the eatertaits.
tuents went or with alai.

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