The British press reported a triumphant royal command performance; The Illustrated London News wrote, "Herr Jacques Offenbach, the astonishing Violoncellist, performed on Thursday evening at Windsor before the Emperor of Russia, the King of Saxony, Queen Victoria, and Prince Albert with great success."
The Illustrated London News menulis, "Herr Jacques Offenbach, sang pemain Cello menakjubkan, tampil pada Kamis malam di Windsor di hadapan Kaisar Rusia, Raja Sachsen, Ratu Victoria, dan Pangeran Albert dengan sukses besar."