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of squibs and crackers on a gigantic scale . On the other hand the Crystal Palacea structure unrivalled in the world , hoth for grandeur and for beauty , devoted , moreover , especially to the illustration of the arts of peace , naturally suggested itself as the fitting arena for the commemoration of so important an event . And well did the directors understand and provide for the exigencies of the occasion . It was no antiquated pageantry or meaningless gewgaws they invited the public to behold ; bub the model of a grand monument which is to stand as a lasting memorial of the valour and devotion of the British officers and soldiers who have
fallen in defence of Turkey , and in vindication of the common rig hts of nations . The music performed in the course of the day by the military bands ( the Coldstream , Scotch Fusiliers , Grenadiers , and Artillery ) was very effective , and agreeably beguiled the time spent in expectation of the ceremonial ; but it seems to us that the vocal music which preceded and accompanied the unveiling of the monument and the peace trophy , was ( however intrinsically beautiful , and however well performed ) , considering the magnitude of the space to be filled , decidedly
ill chosen . We could have wished , moreover , to have heard something composed expressly for the occasion , and therefore more likely to harmonise with the passing scene than selections from even the grandest oratories . As a whole , however , the ceremony was admirably arranged , well planned in its details , and imposingly grand in its general effect ; and the directors may look back with just pride on this , the inauguration of their third season . The concerts of Mr . Gye ' s Lyceum troupe of Italian vocalists continue to draw immense audiences , and the horticultural fete was of a character beyond praise .
BRO . HERR TEDESCO'S FAREWELL CONCERTS . Bro . Herr Tedesco gave his farewell concert on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at the Hanover-square Rooms , which were well filled , notwithstanding Mr . Benedict's concert with Madame Lind—an attraction which came off" the ensuing evening . Mr . Benedict was to have assisted , but being prevented , his place was supplied "b y Mr . Aguilar , and Herr Shmeyer very ably supported him . Herr Tedeseo ' s performance was a luxury to hear , —so exquisitely classical , devoid of all assumption , resting on his own genius for effect , not on mere execution , as is now so much the
fashion . He displayed also an astonishing mastery over the instrument ; and in the " Adagio " of Mendelssohn ' s quartette , in E minor , left nothing to be desired . We have never heard the trying music of this great composer more admirably interpreted . Bro . Tedesco is equally happy in his rendering of the sonatas of Beethoven , and altogether fully justified his high continental reputation ; the song of the " Woodbirds " was received with loud applause ; but the encore was too exigeant , and he substituted his notturno " Passe ' . " Mdlle . Krall and Herr Reichart were the principal singers ; the latter received a well-merited recall in
the new romance ^ , by Howard Glover , to which , however , he was rather slow in responding , and then substituted " Good night , Beloved , " which we consider his masterpiece . Signor Rigondi pleased everybody with his concertina performance . Every aid was given in the quartette by Herren Jansa , Hausemann , and Borschitzky . Mile . Lina Belrichard performed a grand duo on two pianos with Herr Tedesco , and although very young , is already a fine player . Her gentle and ladylike deportment interested all in her favour . Herr Tedesco must take back with him our cordial regrets for his departure ^ and best wishes for a speedy repetition of his visit .
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of squibs and crackers on a gigantic scale . On the other hand the Crystal Palacea structure unrivalled in the world , hoth for grandeur and for beauty , devoted , moreover , especially to the illustration of the arts of peace , naturally suggested itself as the fitting arena for the commemoration of so important an event . And well did the directors understand and provide for the exigencies of the occasion . It was no antiquated pageantry or meaningless gewgaws they invited the public to behold ; bub the model of a grand monument which is to stand as a lasting memorial of the valour and devotion of the British officers and soldiers who have
fallen in defence of Turkey , and in vindication of the common rig hts of nations . The music performed in the course of the day by the military bands ( the Coldstream , Scotch Fusiliers , Grenadiers , and Artillery ) was very effective , and agreeably beguiled the time spent in expectation of the ceremonial ; but it seems to us that the vocal music which preceded and accompanied the unveiling of the monument and the peace trophy , was ( however intrinsically beautiful , and however well performed ) , considering the magnitude of the space to be filled , decidedly
ill chosen . We could have wished , moreover , to have heard something composed expressly for the occasion , and therefore more likely to harmonise with the passing scene than selections from even the grandest oratories . As a whole , however , the ceremony was admirably arranged , well planned in its details , and imposingly grand in its general effect ; and the directors may look back with just pride on this , the inauguration of their third season . The concerts of Mr . Gye ' s Lyceum troupe of Italian vocalists continue to draw immense audiences , and the horticultural fete was of a character beyond praise .
BRO . HERR TEDESCO'S FAREWELL CONCERTS . Bro . Herr Tedesco gave his farewell concert on Tuesday , 20 th inst ., at the Hanover-square Rooms , which were well filled , notwithstanding Mr . Benedict's concert with Madame Lind—an attraction which came off" the ensuing evening . Mr . Benedict was to have assisted , but being prevented , his place was supplied "b y Mr . Aguilar , and Herr Shmeyer very ably supported him . Herr Tedeseo ' s performance was a luxury to hear , —so exquisitely classical , devoid of all assumption , resting on his own genius for effect , not on mere execution , as is now so much the
fashion . He displayed also an astonishing mastery over the instrument ; and in the " Adagio " of Mendelssohn ' s quartette , in E minor , left nothing to be desired . We have never heard the trying music of this great composer more admirably interpreted . Bro . Tedesco is equally happy in his rendering of the sonatas of Beethoven , and altogether fully justified his high continental reputation ; the song of the " Woodbirds " was received with loud applause ; but the encore was too exigeant , and he substituted his notturno " Passe ' . " Mdlle . Krall and Herr Reichart were the principal singers ; the latter received a well-merited recall in
the new romance ^ , by Howard Glover , to which , however , he was rather slow in responding , and then substituted " Good night , Beloved , " which we consider his masterpiece . Signor Rigondi pleased everybody with his concertina performance . Every aid was given in the quartette by Herren Jansa , Hausemann , and Borschitzky . Mile . Lina Belrichard performed a grand duo on two pianos with Herr Tedesco , and although very young , is already a fine player . Her gentle and ladylike deportment interested all in her favour . Herr Tedesco must take back with him our cordial regrets for his departure ^ and best wishes for a speedy repetition of his visit .