prayers for the Restoration and the practice of "profane music " were kept up together. In this stage there would seem to have been no scope or use for the powers and beauties of a single voice. As the human voice was the first of all instruments, so the early composers appear to have availed themselves of it only as such, performing their pieces literally upon it, without any reference to its, intrinsic qualities of expression. But we need not search history to be sure that the gift of an exquisite voice could never have left its errand unfulfilled; that hearts could never have remained deaf to the beauties of a rich bass or liquid soprano, or to the still more moving speech of those two other voices the alto and tenor, which, in their deep pathos and full sweetness, seem each to have stolen their highest charm from the other. We may be sure that Rizzio and Chatelard were both beautiful singers, and that, when their voices were silenced in early and bloody graves, there were others who followed to sing their songs, if not their fates. We need only remember Milton, to be sure that there were voices then as now What they sang we know not: beautiful things, we are convinced; but which, as the irregular offspring of the art, have found no place in its genealogical tree. The human voice only advanced nearer and nearer to its right sphere as the gradual growth of instruments below it drove it out of the subordinate place it had occupied for them. Hitherto the range of musical instruments had been confined to such as only accompanied the voice, and that in strictest unison, as the lute and the viol; or such as drowned it in noise, as the drum and trumpet. | But now that wonderful mechanical factotum, which was above all others to emulate the gift of the human voice-to give as much delight and almost as much pain-we mean the violin--was beginning to show promise of its exquisite power of wordless expression. In imitation of Louis XIV., Charles II. had brought over a band of four-and-twenty fiddlers, at the head of which was one Baltzar, a Lubecker, the Paganini of the day, who played so wonderfully, that sharp Anthony à Wood stooped down and looked at his feet, "to see whether he had a huff on ;"-though the supernatural consisted in only running a scale up to the finger-board and down again," with great alacritic and in very good time, the like of which had never been heard in England before." Altogether the Restoration was a great epoch for the advance of English music. New organs were built, old composers held up their heads, anthems and Te Deums emerged from their hiding-places, and the cathedral service was restored in all its contrapuntal severity. But. in Dr. Tudway's words, his "Majesty, who was a brisk and airy prince, coming to the throne the flower andvigour of his age,was,if one may so say,tired with the grave and solemn way which had been established by Tallis, Bird, and others ;-ordered the composers of his chapel to add symphonies, &c., with instruments to their anthems; and thereupon established a select number of his private musicians to play the symphony and ritornello which he had appointed. The old masters," he adds "hardly new how to comport themselves to such newfangled ways," and continued to work on in the old fetters; but the number of young and excellent composers who sprung up-the most distinguished of them boys of the Chapel Royal-showed how much the King's taste was in unison with that of the rising generation. The alteration in chamber music was no less important. His Majesty's banishment had made him acquainted with the first lispings of those sounds which were subsequently to mellow into the modern opera. He loved the music of Lulli; he had acquired a conception of a certain grace and expression in tones befitting the words they were to depict; he wanted something to which he could beat time; in short, the merry monarch loved a tune, and small blame to him, but this was the last thing the old school ever thought of. The music of Matthew Locke's Macbeth is an excellent apology for his great patron, the "airy prince ;" and though it scarcely exceeds the range of two octaves, nor the measure of a minim and crotchet will still set every grey head or elderly bonnet in a hall wagging with pleasure. (To be continued.) Provincial. HULL. Never since Jenny Lind trod the boards in our pretty little theatre in Humber Street, have its frequenters had the good fortune to witness the opera so effectively presented as during the past week; and we rejoice to say that the inhabitants of Hull and the neighbourhood have not been slow to reward the manager's enterprise on this occasion. As we announced last Friday, the company, whose vocal and dramatic excellencies so lately sufficed to crowd to the ceiling huge Old Drury, made their first appearance in Donizetti's opera, Lucrezia Borgia, on Saturday evening. The Lucrezia of the evening was Madame Caradori, a lady who, we learn, had met with immense success in Vienna. And not undeservedly so; for she possesses a magnificent soprano voice, of great power and compass, and highly cultivated; her execution is brilliant, her intonation sure; while, as an actress, she takes a very high rank indeed. It is no exaggeration to say that Grisi alone, of all whom we have heard, and are now on the stage, could surpass her in this character. A portion only of her Norma we saw last night, but that little served only to confirm our former impressions, and to assure us that we shall yet hear more of Madame Caradori. Of Herr Reichardt we must also speak in high terms. He is a true artist. His voice is pure and sweet, and of sufficient compass; his style of vocalisation is good, and the expression and chaste simplicity with which he sung the flowing melodies which Donizetti has given to the unfortunate Gennaro, entitle him to the highest praise Of the world-renowned Formes, with his grand, rolling, bass voice, what can we say in his praise that the first critics in the world have left unsaid? As an actor, he is superb, as a singer, the only successor of old Lablache,-what remains ? Miss Huddart made an efficient Maffeo Orsini. The encores which she received on each night of her performance proved she had made a hit. She has a fine voice, but has much to learn. To-night we have Norma again, for the benefit of Herr Formes, and on Saturday the performances are for Madame Caradori's benefit. We hope we need not say another word in order to induce all who can visit the theatre on these evenings to do so.Hull Packet, October 7. LEEDS.-The German Operatic corps, which lately performed at Drury Lane, commened a series of three performances at this theatre, on the 13th inst. This is the first appearance of the celebrated basso, Herr Formes, in this town; and he has contributed much to the pleasure of the numbers who have crowded the theatre every evening. Next Thursday, Grisi and Mario will give their farewell concert in the Music Hall, Leeds. We understand the whole of the reserved seat tickets are already sold; and there is no doubt that the "incomparable pair,' will draw together one of the largest and most fashionable audiencees ever assembled at a concert in Leeds. M. ALEXANDRE BILLET'S CONCERT.-On Friday evening last, this distinguished pianist gave one of his performances, at the Mechanics' Institution, in the presence of a highly respectable audience. This gentlemen's pre-eminent claims to public favour have been already amply noticed by the public press of this country, his efforts having been uniformly devoted to the highest school of music. It is impossible to exaggerate when we speak of M. Billet's skill and exquisite taste as a performer on the pianoforte, and his brilliant expositions on that instrument, not only of the grand and subtle imaginings of the great composers, but of the various schools into which their works have been classified. His rendering of the most difficult and almost impossible passages seemed little less than miraculous, even to those who are tolerable CAROLINA, UNITED STATES.--(From a Correspondent.)—This fine performers, and was such as to afford an insight into the inspi- instrument was performed upon by Messrs. Mather and Rea, on rations of the master minds of music which is but rarely obtained. the 27th, 28th, and 29th of September last, at the organ manufac Of the classical school, his performance on Friday included selec- tory of the builders, Messrs. Bates and Son, 6, Ludgate Hill. tions from Handel, Bach, Weber, Hummel, Beethoven, and Men-The latter gentleman performed a selection of classical music delssohn; to illustrate the romantic school, he drew from the on the 29th, to a room full of visitors, from the works of Sebastian works of Thalberg, Mendelssohn, Meyerbeer, and Billet, conclu- Bach, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Spohr, and Mendelsding with studies from Henselt, Chopin, and Billet. In two of the sohn, in which he displayed its various qualities. The following pieces he accompanied Mr. Birch, an excellent performer on the is a description of the instrument:-It consists of three sets of concertina, affording a good opportunity of hearing the effect pro- manuals; the great organ and choir organ ranging from CC to F, duced by a duet with these instruments. The audience testified 54 notes, and the swell from tenor C to F, 42 notes. The pedal their admiration of the whole performance by repeated bursts of organ is of great compass, extending from CCC to E, 29 notes, applause, and we are sure he will ever be followed with the good and having a distinct bellows of heavier pressure than the manual wishes of all who have the high gratification of hearing him. We bellows. The case is of Doric design, 24 feet high, 14 feet 6 inches must not omit to notice that M. Billet played upon one of Mr. wide, and 10 feet 6 inches deep, with a speaking gilt front. Three Woolley's vertical grand pianofortes, with a metallic entire frame; composition pedals are applied to the great organ.-Disposition of among the advantages said to be gained by which, are permanence the stops-Great Organ. 1. Open Diapason, large scale, all metal, in all climates-the greatest desideratum in a good instrument-and 8 ft., 54 pipes; 2. Open Diapason, small scale, 8 ft., 54; 3. Stopped an increased volume and richness of tone. We think it an act of Diapason, 8 ft. tone, 54; 4. Principal, 4 ft., 54; 5. Twelfth, 3 ft., justice to state this, because we understand that M. Billet has ex- 54; 6. Fifteenth, 2 ft., 54; 7. Sesquialtra and Cornet, 3 ranks, 162: pressed a very high opinion as to the capabilities of the instrument, 8. Mixture, 2 ranks 108; 9. Trumpet, 8 ft., 54; 10. Clarion, 4 ft.. and that he intends to take one with him during his tour to the 54-702 pipes. Choir Organ:-11. Dulciana, all metal, 8 ft. 54 principal cities and towns in England.-Nottingham Journal. pipes; 12. Clarabella, 8 ft. 54; 13. Keraulophon, 8 ft. tone, 42; STAMFORD.--(From our own Correspondent.)-The first of a 14. Stopped Diapason, bass, 8 ft. tone, 54; 15. Stopped Diapason, series of concerts, "a la Jullien," was given here, in the theatre, treble-metal, 8 ft. tone, 54; 16. Principal, 4 ft., 54; 17. Fifteenth, last Friday evening. They are to be continued monthly until 2 ft., 54; 18. Cremona, 8 ft. tone, 35; 19. Clarabella, flute, 4 ft.tone March, 1854. The pit has been boarded over, and made level with 42-389 pipes. Swell Organ:-20. Double open Diapason, 16 ft the stage, the whole of the theatre superbly redecorated, so that it tone, 42 pipes; 21. Open Diapason, 8 ft. tone, 42; 22. Stopped now forms a magnificent saloon; in fact, a miniature copy of Diapason, 8 ft. tone, 42; 23. Principal, 4 ft. tone, 42; 24. FifDrury Lane Theatre under M. Jullien's regime. The orchestra teenth, 2 ft., tone 42; 25. Octave, 1 ft. tone, 42; 26. Sesquialtra (which was placed in the centre) was occupied by twenty-five in- and Cornet, 3 ranks, 126; 27. Trumpet, 8 ft. tone, 42; 28. strumentalists, including the principal members of the Duke of Hautboy, 8 ft. tone, 42-462 pipes. Pedal Organ:-29. Double Rutland's band, who performed the music in a manner never before open Diapason CCC, 16 ft., 29 pipes; 30. Bourdon CCC, 16 ft. heard in Stamford. Madame Weiss was the only vocalist, and tone, 29; 31. Grand Trombone, all metal, 16 ft., 29; 32. Stopped achieved a triumphant success. Her rendering of the grand scena Diapason, 8 ft. tone, 29-116 pipes. Couplers :-33. Great and from Der Freischutz, "Softly sighs," was vigorous and dramatic. Swell Organ; 34. Great and Choir Organ; 35. Pedals and Great She was also equally successful in the lighter music, and was fre- Organ; 36. Pedals and Choir Organ. Great Organ, 702 pipes ; quently encored. The instrumental soloists were Mr. Nicholson Choir Organ, 389; Swell Organ, 462; Pedal Organ, 116. Total. (flute), and Mr. Ridgway (violin), both of whom sustained their 1,669 pipes. The Diapasons, with the swell and choir coupled to well-earned reputation. The concert was completely successful, the great, are full and deep, and, when used with the pedal pipes and there is no doubt that the whole series will be equally so. in slow full harmony, produce a rich effect. The rest of the stops blend finely, producing a brilliant chorus, while the soft stops, for accompanying the voice or for solos, possess their several peculiarities, clearness, delicacy and sweetness. Miscellaneous. MR. W. T. BEST has been appointed Organist and Professor of the Organ at the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art, Leicester Square. HOXTON CHORAL SOCIETY.-The anniversary meeting of this society took place on Wednesday evening, at the British Institution, in Cowper-street, City-road, when the Messiah was given. The room, a very large, if not a very elegant or convenient one, was crowded. The soloists were Messrs. Lawler and Benson, Miss Missent and Miss Lascelles. The performance of the latter lady was exactly what may be expected from a young and intelligent artist. It was careful and correct, rather than impassioned, but with excellent promise. Her delivery of the song, "He was despised," --one of the most trying through the whole range of music-would have done no discredit to a singer of far more experience. Miss Messent's best effort was the melody, "Come unto Him," one of the most touching and beautiful that Handel wrote. Miss Messent did ample justice to it. Her performance of "I know that my Redeemer liveth," which was nearly encored, would have been entitled to similar praise, had it not been taken a thought too fast. We were too late for Mr. Benson's opening recitative, but his delivery of "Thy rebuke," and "Behold, and see," were satisfactory. His physical powers, however, were hardly equal to his last song, "He shall dash them." We cannot compliment the society on its orchestra, and Mr. Hubbard (the conductor) led the music so uniformly fast, that the soloists were more than once compelled to restrain him in his love of speedy justice. M. HERWIN, a violinist of repute from Paris, has arrived in London, en route to Australia. Naw ORGAN FOR ST. PAUL'S CHURCH, CHARLESTON, SOUTH "BATH.-ORGAN.-Wanted, a respectable man, to act as turnkey in a prison. One who understands music, can play the organ and sing bass would be preferred. Further particulars, &c., &c.” See advertisement in Times. 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As Jullien's career in America constitutes certainly one of the most remarkable events connected with music in modern times, and as Jullien himself is most likely to create a prodigious influence, musically speaking, in the New World, we feel it our bounden duty, as a musical organ, to chronicle, hebdomadally, all the facts which come within our knowledge; so that, in future times, our journal may be come a book of reference, and a faithful guide, as it were, to all searchers after the musical phenomena of the stirring period in which we live. Accounts, dated September 27th, state that Jullien and his band had left Castle Garden, and had inaugurated a series of twenty-four concerts at Metropolitan Hall. These were the latest accounts transmitted to us. Why the papers have been detained from us, and for what purpose, we cannot make out. Even the Musical World and Times, so regular in its delivery, We feel confident the has failed to come to hand this week. papers have been kept from us designedly. From the France Musicale we extract a portion of a letter, written by the New York correspondent of that journal, touching Jullien and the concerts at New York, which we consider interesting, as affording proof corroborative of Jullien's already acquired popularity, and giving us opinions respecting his talents, coming from a totally different source than that of the American journals, or American reporters. Mons. G. Chouquet, the correspondent alluded to, after briefly alluding to various musical entertainments in New York, at which he assisted, thus describes his first visit to the Jullien Concerts, and his impressions thereupon:- "After hearing so much music, I gave myself several days' repose, and, at length, last Thursday, took my way to Castle Garden, in company with some six or seven thousand other persons. Since the magnificent festivals of Jenny Lind, so excellently directed by Jules Benedict, I had not seen such crowds drawn together in the immense and splendid It was the first time that Jullien hemicycle of Castle Garden. convoked the New-Yorkers to his particular benefit. Now Jullien-the Great Jullien, as they call him here--is the Lion of the day. And how indeed could he fail to be so-he, who has known how to captivate, and, still more, amuse the London public for more than ten years? He, the inimitable composer of so many inimitable airs de danse! He, the chief of a prodigious orchestra, and the prodigious author of the Opera, PIETRO IL GRANDE! Speak to me no more of Price Fourpence. Musard, of Gungl, of Strauss, of Lanner! They are but the "And I in my turn repeat, Hurrah,' and 'Viva Jullien !' That which I saw and heard on Thursday last was not a concert, ordinary or extraordinary-it was an incomparable sight, a ravishing Comedie à grand orchestre, something overwhelming and quite apart in the musical world. "To my thinking, Jullien is beyond all contradiction the most habile, and the equal, perhaps, of the most celebrated symphonic chiefs. He is besides a composer full of invention He possesses in the highest degree the art and genius, and, above all, one of the most profound philosophers of the age. of succeeding with the masses, and attracting them for ever. He agitates them, he fascinates them, he electrifies them at his will. In his hand, the baton of the conductor may be likened to the magic wand of Prospero, with which he mag |