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at its conclusion showed the esti►nation in which the audience
held.htr efforts. Of Lindley's concerto on the violoncello, it
were almost superfluous to speak. lie is so well known for his
superb execution and for the rich variety of his tones, and has
so often received the nerd of higher approbation than ours,
that to praise him see►ns impertinent. The audience, however,
applauded him to the very echo, and repeeed the applause con-
tinuously and tumultuously. The veteran was encoted when he

had „finished his surprising performance with ail unanimity that
showed how general had been the effect which he had produced.
A very beautiful and somewhat elaborately constructed canzo-
net, by Travers, was next given by Mrs. Wood and Mr. H.
Phillips. The lady was received with that great applause to
which she is entitled by her high merits as a vocalist. The
piece was-well sung by both parties, the fine bass of Phillips's
voice being precisely of the quality to give due effect to th:it. of
Mrs. Wood. Mr. Phillips is in high estimation with the public
of Liverpoo', and he deserves to be so, for he is not only a cor-
rect singer, but he possesses in his style a considerable degree-
of elegance and true feeling. •• • •
The report during the day was, that Braham's illness was of
a serious nature, and apprehensions were entertained that he
would be unable to sing the cantata of "Mad Tom," in which
he has been so celebrated. Some anxiety was evinced when
his turn arrived, but this was dispelled by his appearance. It
was evident that he was labouring under indisposition, yet he
went through tee piece with surprising energy, sending forth a
volume of tone which equalled in power that of his best days,
though it was destitute of that richness of quality and fine mo-
dulation, by which he was formeily distinguished.
The next performance was of such a nature as to set the
lover of description and of ctitieism equally at, defiance. It
was tr concerto on the violin by M. Ole, Bull, and a more sur-
prising performance we never listened to. It would be impos-
sible.to be too laudatory, yet we are at a loss for language
wherewith to convey to the reader the multifarious tones and
expressions which he elicited front his small instrnment. No
emotion seemed too difficult for hint ; he alternately touched
the plaintive, the lively, the wild, and the melancholy; now
bringing torth;tonesjof " linked sweetness long drawn out."
and anon. seatiering sounds with a swiftness that subdued every
other":feeling in .utter astonishment. It is impossible to say
whic:i is more to be admired, his breadth and -variety o. tone,
or his wonderful .execution. Our present opinion is, that no
violinist has yet'apPeared who can at all compete wit% him.
The'seena from Cenerentola "Non pin mesta," sung by Mrs.
Wood, concluded the first part.
In part the second the first subject worthy of particular no-
tice was the recitative, " I gaze upon the, stranger land," with
'the succeeding air, from lialfe's opera "The Maid of Artois,"
which was admirably given by'PhillipS. The harp and cornet
obligati, were performed by Messrs. Chipp and Harper. Mr.
Chipp distinguished himself. The merits of Harm- are too
well known to require much to be said respecting them. His
execution of some of the passages created'universal adnuration
among his auditors. The piece was encoted.
Bellines duetto, from Norma, was sung by Madame Caiadori
and 'Mrs. Wood. Nothing could exceed the splendid effect
which those two accomplished.vocalists prOduced by their per-
fect execution of this charming piece. At- its conclusion, a
duetto, (harp and-violiu,) by M. Bochsa and M. Ole Bull, af-
forded fresh food for admiration. It was a surprising perform-
cure, and the audience seemed to be at a loss on which per-
fiwnter they-ought to shower the greatest favour. Both, how-
-ever, bad reason• to be contented. The ballad of the Unwilling
Bridei is but a poor affair, though it was enriched by the talent
and line voice of Mrs. Wood..- Mozart's Overture to Die Zau-

berflote. wound tip the entertainnients of the evenin;i,lind con-
cluded- a musicai entertainment, the principal portions of which
tong live in the memory of the audience.

WEDNESDAY:.

MORNING'S PERFORMANCE.

The weather this morning continued equally favourable and
beautiful; and the gay and exciting scene was, if possible, more
bustling. The whole breadth of Church-street, opposite St.
Peter's. where the oratorio was to be performed, was one dense-
ly thronged parade. The church was crowded to excess, and
presented a brilliant display of- rank, fashion, and beauty.
Owing to the judicious arrangement of the police force, every
thing like confusion was avoided. Amongst the company as-
sembled we observed our esteemed representative, Lord Sandon,
and family, Lord Skelniersdale and family, Lord Charles
Thynne, J. Ireland Blackburne, Esq., M.P., Mr. Leigh, &c.,
&c., and several members of the corporation.
Whilst, in our public capacity, speaking of the oratorios, we
should be guilty of a dereliction of duty to the public, for the great
mass of whom, so far as our circulation extends, we cater, if we
refrained from noticing the mode in which the committee have
thought right to treat that public whom various causes may have
prevented attending these and the other festival performances,
through their representatives, the public press. The mere fact of
refusing admission to the press, and those courtesies which are
usually extended to them, would be beneath notice; both are
purchasable; but it is of the animus we speak. We hardly
think that that portion of the public who have not been able to
attend, but who have willingly contributed their means towards
the charities which the proceeds of the festival are to forward, or
that part who have gone to a portion only of the festival perform-
ances, need be very grateful to the committee for this attempt
to shut them nut from all which they do not pay for and person-
ally attend. Had the festival not been fOr the promotion of a
charity which we should be sorry to injure, (and we believe the
same feeling influences most of our contemporaries,) we should
Some time ago have noticed this carelessness of the public.
Without the assistance which the press has afforded the com-
mittee, in publishing their arrangements and aiding them with
their talents in their labours, what would have availed the com-
mittee's exertions, or what would have been the result of the
festival ? It would need no prophet to predict its failure.
But this is not our only charge against the committee—we
have to charge them with a species of back-stairs favour-
itism, 'which, to say the least of it, is very • contemptible.
Ifahey choose to act. illiberally towards the non-attending pub-
lie, well and good; let them stick to it. But this has not-been
the case entirely; there has been a kind of small•beer allotment
portioned .outt.othem. The Morning Herald, the Morning Post,
and the Liverpool-Mail have been picked out, and have had
seats appropriated to them. We would ask what claim have
either of the two former papers over the local press ? And we
would ask why the Liverpool Mail, par excellence, should be
picked out from the whole of the Liverpool newspapers—a
paper not two months old, comparatively unknown, and certain-
ly having no conceivable distinction above its fellows. But this
underhand work is in perfect keeping. We, however, in spite
of the committee's veto present our readers with a full and, we
trust, accurate critique of the whole of the festival proceedings
Since our last, and for which they, at leait, are not indebted to
thecominittee.

The following i 3 a programme of the morning's perform,
anCec

PART I

Coronation anthem, "O Lord grant the King a long life"—
Attwood,
Air, Mr. Bennett, " Lord ! remember David." (Redemption',
—Handel.

Funeral anthem, "'Have .mercy Lord"—Beethoven. Four
Tronaboni Obligati,:arrauged-by the Rev. R. F. Elwin.
Air, Madame Carradori. Allan, " Gratias agimus," Clarionet
Obligato W ilsnian,43rigleil mi.
Phillips, " licderoptor Mundi"—Nlozart.
. Recit. and air, Alrs. Wood, "If guiltless blood," (Susannah)
—Handel.
A.SELECTION FROM HANDEL'S ORATORIO, SOLOMON.
Chorus, " Your harps and cymbals sound."
Recit, and air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, " What tho' I trace."
'Clioros,,`.'.F.rom the Censer"
Reot. Mr. Bennett, "My Sov'reign Liege."
• Mr. I3raham, " Admit them." •
Itecii..Mrs. A. Shaw, "Thou Son of David."
' Re-cit.- Mr. Braham, " What says the other."
Recit. Miss Birch,. " I cannot varnish o'er my tongue."
Recd. Mr: Braham, " Hear me, ye women,'"
• Re6it. and air, Mrs. A. Shaw, " Can 1 see my infant
gored."
Recit. (accompanied) Mr. Braham, "Israel attend."
Chorus and quartet, Miss Birch, Mr. 11. Ball, Mr. Bennett.
and Mr. E. Taylor, "Swell, swell the full chorus."
Reeit. and air, Mr. E. Taylor, "Thrice blest that wise dis-
Cernirig King."
'Chorus. "Praise the Lord with harp and tongue."
PART 11.
Chorus, "Quod, quod.in orbe"—Hummel.
Recit. Mr. Brahain, "Deeper and deeper still," and Air,
Waft her angels," (Jeplithah)—Handel.
Recitative de Aira, Madatne Caradori Allan, "Deli! Parlate,"
(II Sacrificio d'AbramO)—Cimarosa.
Chorus, "Jehovah to thee"—Pleffel.
Trio, Mrs. A. Shaw, Mr. Bennett, and Mr. E. Taylor, "Bow
down thine ear"—Cheruhini.
Air, Mrs. WoOd, " In sweetest harmony."
Chorus, "0 fatal day," (Saul)—Handel.
-Air, Mrs. W. Knyvett, "Let'the bright seraphim." Trumpet
obligato, Mr.: Harper, (Samson)—llandel.

'" THE CHRISTIAN'S PRAYER."
A Sacred Cantata, by L. Spborr. (Translated by Mr. E.
Tavlor.) •
Chorus "In heaven, 0 Jehovah !" The Solo parts by_Miss
Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw; Messrs. Bennett and E. Taylor.
Chorus, " For ever hallowed be thy name."
Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett E
Taylor, and -
Chorus, " Thy love is every morning new."
Chorus and Quartet, "Thy boundless grace."
Solo, Mrs. W. Knvvett, "All gracious Father," and
Chorus, " wisdoin eternal."
Chorus, " mav thy will be done on earth."
Duet, Mrs. A. Shaw, and Mr. Braham, " U clothe our val•
leYs," and
Chorus, "Give us we pray our daily brew''."
Quartet, Miss Birch, Mrs. A. Shaw, Messrs. Bennett, E. Tay•
lor, and
Chorus, " O Lord ! by heaven's bright armies surrounded."
Solo, Mr. 11. Phillips, and Chorus, "'Thee Lord, thy crew
tures own."
Chorus,

"For thou art Lord."
PART 111.
Chorus, " 0 clap your hands."—Neultomm.
Itecit. and air Mr. H. Phillips, "Now Heaven in fullest
glory shone," (Creation)—Haydn.
Martin Luther's hymn, Solo, Mr. Braham. Trumpet obligato,
llarper. Accompanied on the organ, (and arranged for a
t vHr G.orge 4rmart, and
(",auctii ! s'e•"
Hurst ,; • fil,dame,,•Cavatiori anti Mrs. W. N. ny
" Qual.ar4',..ii,te-Marcello. • ,
SELEC.I.Iuta Vißoht LIANOEI.'S OP. ' oruo
Mr:ißentiett, "Yet Phara:,o still

IN EGYPT.