I said, is the Zephyr breathing from the garden? or is a caravan of musk coming from Khoten? Or from a poetical work of the same author, in which the same thought is more fully expressed : SIR W. JONES.-The Seven Fountains, iv., 439. Had passed, with cassia fraught, and balmy store, He was Plagiarism the Second. youth about Lalla Rookh's own age, and graceful as that idol of women, CHRISHNA, such as he appears to their young imaginations-heroic, beautiful, breathing music from his very eyes. This is little better than a new version of SIR W. JONES.-On the God's of Greece, i., 266. The princesses of Hindostan, as well as the damsels of Nanda's farm, were passionately in love with CHRISHNA, who continues to this hour the darling god of the Indian women. So many of the poets have made drum-heads, tin trumpets, and other musical instruments, of their ladies' eyes and faces, that novelty on the theme is quite hopeless. With the moonstruck gentlemen of Parnassus, a Jew's-harp is not half so melodious as a fair countenance. Here we have Chrishna breathing music from his eyes, as systematically as if he were only breathing the common air of life through his nostrils. The only wonder is, that even this abominable rubbish is not original, but is copied by Tommy from that hackneyed line of LOVELACE. The melody and music of her face. The same thought is in LANSDOWNE.-British Enchanters, act i., sc., 1. In every glance and every grace But harmony- Our ravished hearts leap up to meet The music of her eyes The music of her eyes And dance around her feet. It was pilfered first by BYRON.-Bride of Abydos. The light of love, the purity of grace- Plagiarism the Third. Where all the loveliest children of his beam, Flow'rets and fruits blush over every stream. SIR W. JONES. Chæremon in Io] flores eapoσ TEкva jucundissimè vocat, cum dicit Ανθήρου τεκνα εαρος περιξ στρώσαντες. In Athenæus, (Deipnosoph. xiii, cap. xi,) ivy is called the daughter of the year. Χορων εραστης κισσος ενιαυτου δε παις. Anacreon likewise, in his fifth ode to the Rose, thus apostrophises it : Ροδον ω φέριστον άνθος, Ροδον έαρος μελημα. In the emblems of Quarles, we read :- And in COWLEY.-Hymn to Light. The violet, spring's little infant stands, It may seem scarcely worth while to quote such trifles, but in plagiarism, as well as in jealousy, trifles light as air DR. HERBOLT.-Bibliotheque Orientale. The same image occurs in two English authors. Such was the saint who shone with every grace, Such joys as none but sons of virtue know, And ambient glories dawned around his head. And as they wave aloft in morning's beam, This is pillaged from Homer, who compares Hector, rushing to battle with his large white plumes floating in the breeze, to a lofty mountain pinnacled with snow, and itself in motion: HOMER, Iliad xiii. 754. originals. T. SHAKSPERE.-Venus and Adonis. But now her cheek was pale, and by and by It flashed forth fire as lightning from the sky. MIDDLETON.--More Dissemblers than Women.-Act i., sc. 2. Aur. You make me blush, sir. Lact. 'Tis like a star shot from a beauteous cheek. Like a forced lightning from a troubled cloud. SMART. As those rogueish eyes advance, Let me catch their sidelong glance, Soon, or they'll elude my sight Quick as lightning, and as bright. Die when you will, you need not wear, Than Beauty here on earth has given; From Persia's eyes of full and fawn-like ray. The whole world gazed on her with astonishment. Her eyes were more beautiful than of the antelope of the forest. JAYADEVA.-Songs of Gitagovinda. This is Dr. Samuel Johnson's prose twaddle, redivivus in poetry. Tour to the Hebrides. Far from me and my friends be such frigid philosophy, as may conduct us indifferent and unmoved, over any ground which had been dignified by wisdom, bravery, or virtue. That man is little to be envied, whose patriotism would not gain force upon the plains of Marathon, or whose piety would not grow warmer among the ruins of Iona. I remember these ruins well, but as warmers they are not to be compared to hot brandy and water. (To be continued.) MISCELLANEOUS. AN APPEAL TO THE BENEVOLENT. A Grand Miscellaneous Concert, under distinguished public and private patronage, will be given at the Concert Room of the Princess's Theatre, on Tuesday, the 26th of February next, on behalf of Mrs. George and her chil dren, whose cruel desertion by the composer, F. N. Crouch, is re ported in the Times paper of the 19th September last, at which the following distinguished and popular artists have most promptly volunteered their services; namely, the Misses Williams, Bassano Clarissa Enouy, Lucombe, Messent, O'Connor, Pyne, Poole, Roe, and Ransford. Messrs. Binge, F. Bodda, Genge, Lyon, Phillips, Ransford, F. Smith, Sporle, &c. Instrumentalists-Miss Kate Loder, Messrs. Distin, Nicholson, Cooper, Patey, &c. Messrs. W. S Rockstro and John Roe will officiate as conductors. MRS. MOWATT'S NEW COMEDY.-The morning papers differ in their opinions of this production. The Times encourages it by a My heart is already pierced by arrows from Radha's eyes, kind and gentlemanly notice, the Post cruelly denies it all merit, black and keen as those of an antelope. Plagiarism the Ninth. Yon warrior youth * * So fiercely beautiful in form and eye, Like War's wild planet in a summer sky. This simile is almost as old as Moore's own friend, Sam Rogers. Homer compares Astyanax to a star. Apollonius Rhodius assimulates Jason, the robber of the Golden Fleece (it is from the example of this antique thief that the word fleecing has been recently introduced among us), to the Star of Evening, which love-sick maidens fondly love to contemplate. I am sure I could quote a thousand instances where romantic young gentlemen have been dubbed "stars;" and so common is the fashion that a fiddler on one string,- -a clown that stands on his head, a clown that stands on his head, or walks out of a quart bottle, or a juggler who pulls a score yards of ribbon out of his throat (query sleeve ?),—is now designated a "star of the first order." The finest description that I just now remember is that by the old monks, who have imposed upon us their own versicles for those of Virgil. -- Qualis ubi Oceani perfusus Lucifer undis, So from the skies exerts his radiant head, What a poor figure "War's Wild Planet" cuts after this! the Herald takes a middle course, and the Chronicle apostrophises it in metaphor. From such variety of opinion, the Examiner, with its accustomed swagger, has failed to point out the truth. "LE CAID."- Opera Bouffe, by Ambroise Thomas. This very popular opera, which obtained so great a success last year at the at the St. James's Theatre; Madlle. Charton sustaining the part of Opera Comique, Paris, will be produced on Monday evening next, Virginie. Paer's opera of Le Maitre de Chappelle will also be revived on the same night; M. Chollet playing Barnabé. The MR. ALEXANDER BILLET'S Second Soirée Musicale takes place on Tuesday next at the Beethoven Rooms, Harley Street. great feature of the performance will be a sonata by Pinto, a novelty as well as a feature, none of the music of that gifted young composer having been heard in public for a long time. THE SOCIETY OF BRITISH MUSICIANS give their first concert for the season to-night at St. Martin's Hall, Long Acre. Among the performances worthy of note will be a Quintet by G. A. Macfarren, and a Sonata by Kate Loder. VIVIER AND BENEDICT.-It is understood in musical circles that Mr. Benedict and M. Vivier are engaged in the joint composition in music. For the opera houses at Paris a libretto has more than of an opera. We do not remember an instance of like collaboration once been divided into acts, to be set by different masters, but rarely with happy results. M. Vivier's remarkable originality of melody, however, justifies us in expecting something interesting and beautiful.-Athenæum. SIGNOR ROMAGNESI, formerly a very popular writer of romances and ballads, died within the last few days at Paris. The funeral service was performed over his remains in the Church of Notre Dame de Lorette. Two of his romances were sung to the words of a "Lachrymosa," and a "Pie Jesu," by a number of his pupils. Verily the French exhibit a strange mode of paying homage to their celebrities, as they display a strange judgment in their choice of what is great!! LORD JOHN RUSSELL'S PRIVATE THEATRICALS.-The members of the Premier's family are all busy studying the various parts they will shortly have to act in Woburn Abbey. The performances will be got up in first-rate style, under the superintendence of Mr. Did Virgil know anatomy? Why did Lucifer present his os sacrum first W. J. Hurlstone, an amateur actor of considerable talent and to the world? experience. MISS DURLARCHER (one of Balfe's best and most favourite pupils) has, we are happy to say, recovered from her late indispositition; we hope to hear her often at the concerts of the ensuing season. MADAME DULCKEN.-The concert given by this distinguished performer on Thursday evening passed off very successfully. During her stay in this city Madame Dulcken visited the Musical Academy of Mrs. E. C. Allen, Gardiner's Row, and expressed herself much pleased at the style in which a variety of overtures were played, in concert, by eighteen of Mrs. Allen's pupils. Madame Dulcken_passed flattering encomiums on Mrs. Allen's system.-Dublin Paper. THE WHITTINGTON CLUB.-The annual soirée of this institution took place on Tuesday evening week, and attracted a vast concourse of the subscribers and their friends. The entertainments commenced with an address by C. Lushington, Esq., M.P., relating to the condition and attractions of the club. A concert succeeded the address, and shortly after dancing was commenced, and kept up with much animation to an advanced hour on Wednesday morning. The drawing and reading rooms of the establishment were appropriated for an exhibition of pictures and works of art. ADVERTISEMENTS. MR. LAND' 59 Begs to inform his Pupils and Friends that he has REMOVED from No. 5, Foley Place, Langham Place. NEW POLKAS. "THE TWIN POLKAS," (JULIE ET MARIE ;) By WALTER CECIL MACFARREN. "These Polkas are twins, not only in respect of their simultaneous publication, but equally in respect of their excellence, which is such as to insure They are them very general admiration whenever they may be heard. characterised by an irresistible piquancy, and are remarkably showy in proportion to their difficulty for the pianoforte." "POLKA GLISSANTE." "The Polka Glissante has a clearly marked and especially catching melody, and is at once admirably suited for dancing, and effective for the pianist." Also Published this day, "POLKA TREMOLA." WESSEL and Co., 229, REGENT STREET. "LA POL KA TREMOLA," Mornington Crescent. AND Price 2s. 6d. 2s. Od. 2s. Od. LOYAL AND PATRIOTIC GLEE, BY WEBBE, THE MERCHANTS OF ENGLAND," DEATH OF MRS. BARTLEY.-This lady, who was for many years a brilliant ornament of the tragic stage, died on Monday week, at her residence, Woburn Square, after a severe and protracted illness, which lasted for seven years. Her disorder was a general paralysis, but her consciousness was perfect up to the moment of her dissolution. The deceased was formerly Miss Smith, who, in 1806, made her first curtsey to a London audience in old Covent Garden. During the very first season of her prosperous career, Mrs. Siddons returned to the stage, and on the same boards; and the best proof Sent free for postage stamps, by W. C. MACFARREN, 38, Albert Street, of Mrs. Bartley's genius that can be given is, that they played alternately Alicia and Jane Shore, without detriment to the fame 6" On the destruction by fire of Covent of the younger actress. Garden Theatre, in 1808, Miss Smith accepted an engagement on London terms in Dublin. She remained in Ireland for three years, at the end of which period she made her second appearance at Covent Garden in 1811. Here she remained, first, foremost, and without a rival, until 1814, when she transferred her services to new Drury Lane. Soon after she became Mrs. Bartley, the wife of the excellent comedian. Mrs. Bartley died in the 65th year of her age. She who numbered Joanna Baillie and Sir Walter Scott among her warmest friends and most ardent admirers, and who was summoned to Windsor Castle and Buckingham House to charm the ear of royalty with her incomparable elocution, can have been no ordinary woman-no ordinary actress. Price 2s. Also, W. SHORE'S Popular Glee, "Bonnie, Bonnie Lasses, O!"-2s. "Of a' the Airts,"-2s.; sent "O, Willie Brew'd a Peck o' Maut,"-3s. postage free, upon receiving the amount in stamps, 4, Palatine Buildings, Manchester. TO THE MUSICAL WORLD. A COMPLETE REFORM IN THE SCIENCE OF MUSIC. Just published, in a handsome royal 8vo. volume, price 24s., dedicated, by permission, to H. R. H. Prince Albert, WARRINGTON.-On Friday the Musical Society gave an undress THE GENEUPHONIC GRAMMAR OF HARMONY, COUNTERPOINT, & MUSICAL COMPOSITION. concert at the Music Hall. There was a numerous audience. The PRECEDED BY THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC. thorough knowprincipal vocalists were Miss Milligan, of Liverpool; Mrs. Thomas, By the aid of this Work alone, any one may acquire The programme contained a and Mr. W. Pigot, of Manchester. This was the ledge of Music, from the simplest elements to the capability of composing a judicious selection of songs, duets, and choruses. Pianoforte Accompaniment, or a Score for a full orchestra, in a less number of months than years have hitherto been required. The Geneuphonic System first appearance of Miss Milligan, and she was very well received. has been approved by the immortal Rossini, Carmicer, Mercadante, She is a pleasing singer, and is likely to become a favourite. Mr. Dr. Busby, and by all the great Composers to whom it was communicated. Pigot was encored in some of Parry's favourite pieces. It is to the Musical Student what the railroad is to the Traveller, with this difference, that the casualties that may happen to the one cannot possibly occur to the other. GRANTHAM.-(From a Correspondent).-Miss Cobb gave her morning and evening concerts at the Guildhall, on Tuesday, January 15, assisted by Miss Wykes, Mr. Wykes, Mr. Handscomb, Mr. Adcock, and Mr. Nicholson (flautist). Miss Cobb's singing gave great satisfaction to the company. Her song "Lo, here the gentle Lark" (with flute obligato by Mr. Nicholson, who also performed a new solo with great success) was deservedly encored. The performance of Miss Wykes on the pianoforte disThe company in the morning was played feeling as well as taste. fashionable, though not numerous. full.-Lincolnshire Chronicle. In the evening the room was WEDNESDAY CONCERTS,-WINTER SEASON, 1849-50. MR. HUDSON, THE COMEDIAN.-We perceive by the New York Press that an error has crept into the English papers, and among others the Illustrated London News, respecting this gentleman. It has been stated that on his impersonation of "O'Flanigan," he was hissed off the stage, at the Broadway, New York. We have authority for stating that this report is totally without foundation. Certain parties did hiss at a certain portion of the play, but it was at the words of the author, and not at the actor. Mr. Hudson has become a great favourite with the Yankees. WEDNESDAY next, January 30th, will be held the Fifteenth of the LONDON WEDNESDAY CONCERTS, (and will be the last of the Series.) Vocal Performers:-Mrs. Alex. Newton, Madlle. Magner (her first appearance), Miss Eyles, and Miss Poole, Mr. Bridge Frodsham, Mr. Land, and Herr FORMES. Instrumentalists:-Violin, Herr ERNST; Flute, Mr. RICHARDSON; Clarionet, Mr. MAYCOCK; Horn, Mr. JARRETT; and Pianoforte, M. THALBERG. the evening.) May be had of Mr. STAMMERS, at the Office of the Concerts, Tickets, 1s. and 2s.; Reserved Seats, 4s.; Stalls, 7s. (reserved throughout No. 4, in Exeter Hall, and of all Musicsellers, BLAGROVE'S CONCERT ROOMS, 71, MORTIMER STREET, CAVENDISH SQUARE. MR. ARTHUR WALLBRIDGE LUNN, (Author of "Torrington Hall," "The Council of Four," &c.,) WILL GIVE A LITERARY & MUSICAL EVENING AT THE ABOVE ROOMS, BEETHOVEN ROOMS, 76, HARLEY STREET. Under the immediate Patronage of His Royal Highness the Duke of Cambridge. M. ALEXANDRE BILLET Has the honour to announce that the Second of the series of his INSTRUMENTAL SEANCES MUSICALES Will take place on TUESDAY NEXT, JANUARY 29TH, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29TH, 1850, COMMENCING AT EIGHT O'CLOCK, AND TERMINATING AT TEN. The whole written (expressly for the occasion) by ARTHUR WALLBRIDGE LUNN. The Music composed (also expressly for the occasion) by HENRY Op. 3, piano, M. Billet, G. F. Pinto. Trio in D minor, piano, violin, and C. LUNN, and JOHN ASHMORE. Vocalist, Tickets to be procured of R. ADDISON AND Co., Musicsellers, 210, Regent Street; and of C. SCOTCHER, Pianoforte Manufacturer, 70, Mortimer Street, Cavendish Square (next door to Blagrove's Concert Rooms). EXETER HALL, MESSRS. COOPER AND HANCOCK beg to announce a SERIES OF THREE SUBSCRIPTION CONCERTS, to take place On FEBRUARY the 7th, 14th, and 28th Insts. PERFORMERS: Messrs. STERNDALE BENNETT, LINDSAY SLOPER, COOPER, H. BLAGROVE, TICKETS TRANSFERABLE. Quartett (No. 2.), Mozart.-Quartett (No. 1., op. 44), Mendelssohn.—Trio, Piano, Violin, Violoncello, Messrs. SLOPER, BLAGROVE, and HANCOCK, (Op. 97), Beethoven.-Quartett (Posthumous) in A minor, Beethoven. Tickets and programmes, containing full particulars, may be had at the music shops. CHAMBER CONCERTS, HANOVER SQUARE ROOMS. BERNHARD MOLIQUE begs respectfully to announce that his THREE CONCERTS OF CHAMBER MUSIC will take place on WEDNESDAYS, the 6th and 20th MARCH, and 3rd APRIL Next. To commence at Eight o'clock. Subscription to the Three Concerts, or Family Tickets for three persons for each Concert, One Guinea; Single Ticket, Half-a-Guinea. Subscriptions taken by Messrs. CRAMER AND Co., 201, Regent Street; EWER AND Co., Newgate Street; and B. MOLIQUE, 9, Houghton Place, Amphill Square. Just Published. MISS CATHERINE HAYES' NEW BALLAD, "HOME OF MY HEART;" COMPOSED BY R. F. HARVEY. This song, which caused such a sensation when introduced by Miss HAYES on her return to her native land, may now be had of all musicsellers. Dublin: S. J. PIGOTT, Pianoforte and Music Warehouse, 112, Grafton Street. ROMAN VIOLIN & VIOLONCELLO STRINGS J. HART, 14, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, begs to inform the Amateurs and Professors of the above Instruments, that he has just received an Importation of Roman Violin and Violoncello strings, of the finest quality; where also may be had Stewart's celebrated Registered Violin and Tenor Holder. Likewise may be seen the largest collection of Cremona Violins and Violoncelios in England. Instruments Bought or Exchanged, and Repaired in the best manner. J. HART, 14, Princes Street, Leicester Square, London, ONE DOOR FROM GERRARD STREET. When the following pieces will be performed, viz.:-Trio in C minor, Op. 1, First Night of a new Opera Bouffon, the Music by Ambroise Thomas, entitled" LE CAID,” in addition to Paer's Opera of "LE MAITRE DE CHAPELLE." Mr. Mitchell respectfully announces that the performance of French Plays will be continued at this Theatre ON MONDAY, JANUARY 28th, 1850, Commencing at Eight o'clock precisely, when will be presented PAER'S popular Opera, in One Act, LE MAITRE DE CHAPELLE; OU, LE SOUPER IMPREVU, Virginie (lingére et modiste) Madlle. CHARTON. WEDNESDAY next, January 30, will be repeated, the new Opera of “ Le Caid," and "Le Maitre de Chapelle." The following Operas are in preparation, and will be produced forthwith:"Lully et Quinault," Petite Opera, en Un Acte, Musique de Nicolo; "Le Roi D'Yvetot," Opera, en Trois Actes, Musique de Adolphe Adam ; and, in answer to numerous applications, Mr. Mitchell respectfully announces that the popular Opera of" Le Postillion de Lonjumeau," as originally performed by (for the first time in this country,) previously to the termination of that M. CHOLLET upon the production of the Opera in Paris, will be produced, eminent Artiste's engagement. Boxes and Stalls for these attractive performances may be obtained at Mr. Mitchell's Royal Library, 33, Old Bond Street; and at the Box Office of the Theatre, which is open daily from 11 till 5. 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Ir is at the request of the executors and surviving relatives of Dr. Mendelssohn Bartholdy, that we announce their desire to collect his letters, to serve, at a future period, as materials for an authentic memorial of the deceased. It is to be hoped that this announcement-being formal-will preclude the publication of such letters in any other way; and will induce the many friends of Dr. Mendelssohn in England to communicate copies of the letters which they may possess to any of the members of his family: such communications to be directed to the deceased's brother, Mr. Paul Mendelssohn Bartholdy. STEPHEN, HELLER. PRICE THREEPENCE. and entertained à full conviction that what he wrote was for all time and would entitle him to a place beside the greatest masters. But unhappily it was not for him to decide upon this matter; his cotemporaries thought differently of the merits and influence of his works, and now that he is no more, posterity has put the seal upon their verdict. The pianoforte compositions of Ferdinand Ries are very numerous, and may serve as well as anything else to help us to a general estimate of his talent. He wrote concertos, sonatas, trios, duets, and smaller pieces of almost every denomination. He was a first-rate pianist, and his music naturally presents much that is interesting and more that is eminently useful to the student of the pianoforte. He was thoroughly acquainted with the sonata form, and has left many excellent proofs of his knowledge. But there is a certain dryness about his works which prevented them from" We have omitted to name a distinguished and voluminous being popular while he lived, and has since consigned the composer for the piano, belonging to the Moscheles period-greater part of them to oblivion, although Ries has not been Ferdinand Ries. Ries was one of the few who enjoyed the honour and advantage of Beethoven's counsel. A man of great industry and talent, he wanted nothing but genius to conduct him to the highest results. But invention and imagination were denied, and Ries, like others before him, strove to make up in quantity for what was lacking in quality. He composed in every style. Oratorios, operas, symphonies, quartets, and chamber music of all forms and varieties came from his pen with equal readiness. It was a matter of indifference to Ries what he undertook. He would set about an oratorio, a symphony, or an air with variations with the greatest nonchalance. He possessed the facility which is mistaken for genius by those who have not the gift of analysis, to so great a degree that it led him into twaddle and prolixity almost as often as it enabled him to accomplish good things. His amazing ease of production militated against his fame. Nevertheless, being a cultivated musician, whatever Ries gave to the world would stand the test of critical examination, and if accused of exuberance and insipidity, could not be condemned for clumsiness. Thoughtful and ambitious, much and fastly as he wrote for the publishers, Ries had always time to devote to a class of compositions for which those gentlemen are known to entertain an instinctive aversion. In the midst of his teaching, his public playing, his occupations as Kapelmeister and conductor at some of the great musical meetings in Germany,* symphonies, concertos, quartets, would issue from his portfolio as regularly, and in as quick succession, as though his whole time had been taken up in manufacturing them. Ries loved his art, and it was no fault of his that he did not influence it in a greater degree. He had all the will to do great things, Ries was conductor of the Triennial Festival of the Rhenish cities of Aix-la-Chapelle, Cologne, and Dusseldorf, for some years. In 1835-6 he shared that office with Mendelssohn, who selected Dusseldorf, while Ries chose Cologne. The dead many years. The most celebrated of his larger com- Aloys Schmidt, a German musician, who has lived many years at Frankfort, and Kuhlau, a flute-player and composer, both deserve mention among the pianoforte writers of the epoch just expired. The former, a professor of deserved eminence, is chiefly known by his studies, which should be diligently practised by all who wish to acquire mechanical proficiency. The latter, in some duets for flute and piano (the best things of the kind extant), has shown, a great familiarity with the sonata form, in which he writes with fluency, clearness, and effect. has written some sonatas for the pianoforte, which, like his Marschner, a popular and well-known dramatic composer, operatic music, smells strongly of Weber, whose mannerisms are even exaggerated by the composer of Der Vampyr. These * A set of Six is published at Chappell's, in Bond-street. |