15 June 1827

Ignaz Moscheles’ Annual Concert

London: New Argyll Rooms—Time: Evening

Tickets: 10s. 6d.

 

Advertised Programme

Part I  
Overture, Oberon Weber
From Armida: Duet, ‘Amor possente nome’ Mme Stockhausen, Mr. BegrezRossini
Piano Concerto No.5 in C major: Mov I. (MS)Mr. MoschelesMoscheles
From Il Matrimonio Segreto
     Duet, ‘Se fiato in corpo avete’		Signors de Begnis, GalliCimarosa
Scene and AriaMme Stockhausen; 
Flute Obbligato: Mr. Nicholson		Sapienza
Violoncello FantasiaMr. LindleyLindley
Ballad, ‘The Maid of Llanwellyn’ (MS)Mr. Phillips 
Comic Song ‘Eh vada a dormire’ (new) 
     (first time performance)		Signor de Begnis 
Grand Concertante Duet for two Pianofortes Messrs. J. B. Cramer, MoschelesJ. B. Cramer & Moscheles
Duet, ‘Ah se dei mali miei’Mm Vestris, Mr. SapioRossini
Part II  
Overture, Fidelio Beethoven
Scena and AriaMme Caradori-AllanPacini
CavatinaSignor CurioniCarafa
Piano Fantasia, The Recollections of Ireland 
     with Orchestral Accompaniments 		Mr. MoschelesMoscheles
From Artaxerxes: Song, ‘In infancy our hopes’ Mme VestrisArne
Violin FantasiaM. de Bériot 
Cantata, ‘Alexis’Mr. Vaughan; 
Violoncello Obbligato: Mr. Lindley		Pepush
Free Piano FantasiaMr. Moscheles 
Scotch Song, ‘Homage to Charlie’ (new) 
     (composed expressly for her)		Mme Vestris A. Lee
Instrumental Finale Haydn
Principal Vocalists: Mesdames Caradori-Allan, Stockhausen, Vestris; Messrs. Begrez, Phillips, Sapio, Vaughan; Signors Curioni, Galli 
Principal Instrumentalists: M. de Bériot, Messrs. J. B. Cramer, Lindley, Moscheles, Nicholson
Leader: Mr. Franz Cramer; Conductor: Sir George Smart

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[[Altered Programme on the night]]           

Part I  
Overture, Oberon Weber
Ballad, ‘The Maid of Llanwellyn’ (MS)Mr. Phillips 
Piano Concerto No.5 in C major: Mov I. (MS)Mr. MoschelesMoscheles
From Armida: Duet, ‘Amor! Possente nome’ Mme Stockhausen, Mr. BegrezRossini
CavatinaSignor CurioniCarafa
Violoncello FantasiaMr. LindleyLindley
Comic Song ‘Eh vada a dormire’ (new)
(first time performance)		Signor de Begnis 
Scena ed AriaMme Stockhausen; 
Flute Obbligato: Mr. Nicholson		Sapienza
From Il matrimonio segreto
Duet, ‘Se fiato in corpo avete’		Signors de Begnis, GalliCimarosa
Grand Concertante Duet for two Pianofortes Messrs. J. B. Cramer, MoschelesJ. B. Cramer & Moscheles
Two Songs[1]Tyrolese Minstrels 
Part II  
Overture, Fidelio Beethoven
Piano Fantasia, The Recollections of Ireland
with Orchestral Accompaniments 		Mr. MoschelesMoscheles
Song, ‘Gentle Airs’Mr. Vaughan; 
Violoncello Obbligato: Mr. Lindley		Handel
Violin FantasiaM. de Bériot 
Free Piano FantasiaMr. Moscheles 
Instrumental Finale Haydn
Principal Vocalists: The Rainers, Mme Stockhausen; Messrs. Begrez, Phillips, Vaughan; Signors Curioni, Galli 
Principal Instrumentalists: M. de Bériot, Messrs. J. B. Cramer, Lindley, Moscheles, Nicholson
Leader: Mr. Franz Cramer; Conductor: Sir George Smart

[1] The Harmonicon wrote that two songs were sang, whereas according to The Morning Post, on June 16, three songs were sang.

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Programme Notes: The Piano duet may refer to the piano sonata performed by the two pianists in 1822. The first movements where composed by J. B. Cramer and the last movement by Moscheles, which was the allegro movement of Hommage à Händel.

Charlotte: ‚Sein jährliches, wochenlang vorbereitetes Concert litt an entschiedenem Sänger-Malheur. Die eine Sängerin wurde heiser, die andere durch einen Unfall am Singen verhindert, und das Alles erst in dem Augenblick, wo das Concert beginnen sollte. Nun hatte er zwar noch Mme. Caradori, auch Frau Stockhausen, deren reizende Stimme und lieblicher Vortrag schon damals Aufsehen zu erregen begann; er hatte auch ein beliebtes Buffo-Duett zwischen Galli und de Begnis; de Beriot spielte ein Violinsolo, und er selbst, ausser seinen Solosachen, noch sein „Hommage a Händel” mit Cramer; der concertbesuchende Engländer lässt sich aber nicht ohne. Murren zwei Gesangsnummern abziehen, und Solisten waren in dieser elften Stunde nicht aufzutreiben. „Da fiel mir ein, dass die Rainer’s in der nächsten Nähe meines Concertsaales eine fashionable Soiree hatten; ich eilte zu ihnen: „Rainer’s, wollt Ihr zwischen Euren Stücken bei Lady ** zwei Mal für mich singen? Ich bin in Verlegenheit.” „„Ja gewiss” ”, ertönte es im Quartett, „„für Dich thun wir Alles””, und so kamen sie und sangen, und meine Lücken waren gut ausgefüllt‘.

AML I, 137-138.

Advertisements

John Bull (May 13, 1827): 145.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place at the above Rooms, on Friday, June 15, when he will be assisted by the most eminent Vocal and Instrumental Performers. Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

John Bull (May 27, 1827): 161.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, June 15, at the above Rooms, when he will be assisted by the most eminent Performers, both Vocal and Instrumental. Full particulars will be shortly announced.

The Morning Chronicle (June 999 2, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—M. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio; Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Piano-fortes with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur de Beriot, Violin; and Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. M. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto (MS.), his “Recollections of Ireland,” and an extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops.—Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Morning Post (June 2, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.–Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, 15th June, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio. Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Piano-fortes with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur de Beriot, Violin; and Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto (MS.), his Recollections of Ireland, and an Extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops.—Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Times (June 2, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15,, at the above rooms. The following eminent performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez, and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan ,and Mr. Sapio; Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a duet for two grand pianofortes with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur De Beriot, violin; Mr. Lindley, violoncello; Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto (MS.), his Recollections of Ireland, and an extempore Fantasia. The band will be numerous and select; leader, Mr. F. Cramer; conductor, Sir George Smart. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal music shops. Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

John Bull (June 3, 1827): 169.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—MR MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, 15th June, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio; Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Piano-fortes, with Mr. Moscheles. Monsieur de Beriot, Violin, and Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto, MS., his Recollections of Ireland, and an Extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Atlas (June 3, 1827): 16.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his friends in general, that his Evening  Concert will take place on Friday 15th June, at the above Rooms. The following eminent performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, de Begnis, Begrez and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio; Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Pianofortes, with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur de Beriot, Violin; and Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Moscheles will perform a New Concerto (MS.), his Recollections of Ireland, and an extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Courier (June 5, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez and Galli, Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio, Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Piano Fortes with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur de Beriot, Violin; Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Moscheles will perform a New Concerto (MS.), his Recollections of Ireland, and an Extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer.—Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops.—Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Morning Chronicle (June 5, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—M. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance :—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Stockhausen and Madame Vestris; Signors Curioni, De Begnis, Begrez and Galli; Mr. Phillips, Mr. Vaughan and Mr. Sapio; Mr. J. B. Cramer, who will perform a Duet for two Grand Piano-fortes with Mr. Moscheles; Monsieur de Beriot, Violin; and Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto (MS.), his “Recollections of Ireland,” and an extempore Fantasia. The Band will be numerous and select. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops.—Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

The Morning Post (June 5, 1827): 1. 

[Same as issued in The Morning Post on June 2] 

The Times (June 6, 1827): 1.

[Same as issued in The Times on June 2] 

The Morning Chronicle (June 9, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15.

Part I.—Overture, ‘Oberon’—C. M. V. Weber. Duetto, ‘Armida’—Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez; Rossini. First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.), Grand Pianoforte—Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles. Duetto Buffo, Signor De Begnis and Signor Galli—‘Se fiato in corpo avete’ Cimarosa. Scena ed Aria—Madame Stockhausen. Flute Obligato—Mr. Nicholson, Sapienza. Fantasia, Violoncello—Mr. Lindley; Lindley. Ballad, Mr. Phillips—‘The Maid of Lanwelleyn’ (MS.) New Comic Song, Signor De Begnis—‘Eh vada a dormire’ (first time of performance). Grand Concertante Duet for two Pianofortes—Messrs. J. B. Cramer and Moscheles; Cramer and Moscheles. Duetto—Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio; Rossini.

Part II.—Overture, ‘Fidelio’ Beethoven. Scena ed Aria—Madame Caradori Allan; Rossini. Cavatina—Signor Curioni; Carafa. ‘The Recollections of Ireland’—Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles. Song, Madame Vestris, ‘In Infancy our hopes,’ Arne. Fantasia, Violin—M. De Beriot. Cantata, Mr. Vaughan—‘Alexis.’ Violoncello Obligato—Mr. Lindley, Pepush. Extempore Fantasia, Pianoforte—Mr. Moscheles. A New Scotch Song ‘Homage to Charlie’—Madame Vestris (composed expressly for her); by A. Lee. Instrumental Finale, Haydn.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart.

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

John Bull (June 10, 1827): 177.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—MR. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY Next, June 15th.—PART I. Overture, Oberon, C. M. Von Weber—Duetto, Armida Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez, Rossini—First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.), Grand Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles, Moscheles—Duetto buffo, Signor De Begnis and Signor Galli, Cimarosa—Scena ed Aria, Madame Stockhausen; Flute Obligato, Mr. Nicholson, Sapienza—Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Lindley—Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “The Maid of Lenwalleyn” (MS.)—New comic Song, “Eh vada a dormire,” Signor De Begnis (first time of performance)—Grand Concertante Duet, for two Piano-fortes, Messrs. J. B. Cramer, and Moscheles. Cramer and Moscheles—Duetto, Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio, Rossini.—PART II.—Overture, Fidelio, Beethoven—Scena ed Aria, Madame Caradori Allan, Pacini—Cavatina, Signor Curioni, Carafa—The Recollections of Ireland, Moscheles, Moscheles—Song, Madame Vestris, “In infancy our hopes,” Arne—Fantasia, Violin, M. de Beriot—Cantata, Mr. Vaughan, “Alexis;”—Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley; Pepush—Extempore Fantasia Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles—A new Scotch Song, “Homage to Charlie,” Madame Vestris, composed expressly for her by A. Lee—Instrumental Finale, Haydn. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

The Courier (June 11, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on Friday, June 15. Part I.—Overture, Oberon—Duetto (Armida), Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez; Rossini—first Movement of a new Concerto (MS.), Grand Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles—Duetto Buffo, Signor de Begnis and Signor Galli; Cimarosa—Scena ed Aria, Madame Stockhausen—Flute Obligato, Mr. Nicholson; Sapienza—Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Lindley—Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “The Maid of Lanwelleyn,” (MS.) New Comic Song, Signor de Begnis “Eh vada a dormire,”—first time of performance—Grand Concertante Duet for two Piano Fortes, Messrs. J. B. Cramer, and Moscheles; Cramer and Moscheles—Duetto, Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio; Rossini. Part II.—Overture, Fidelio; Beethoven—Scena ed Aria, Madame Caradori Allan; Pacini—Cavatina, Signor Curioni; Carafa—The Recollections of Ireland, Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles—Song, Madame Vestris, “In Infancy our hopes; Arne—Fantasia, Violin, M. de Beriot—Cantata, Mr. Vaughan, “Alexis”—Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley; Pepush—Extempore Fantasia, Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles—A New Scotch Song, “Homage to Charlie,”—Madame Vestris; (composed expressly for her) by A. Lee—Instrumental Finale; Haydn.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer.—Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

The Morning Post (June 11, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.–Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY next, 15th June.

Part 1. Overture to Oberon, C. M. V. Weber—Duetto, “Armida,” Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez, Rossini—First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.)—Grand Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles—Duetto Buffo, Signor De Begnis and Signor Galli, “Se Fiato in corpo avete,” Cimarosa—Scena ed Aria. Mad. Stockhausen—Flute Obligato, Mr. Nicholson, Sapienza—Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Lindley—Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “The Maid of Lawelleyn” (MS.)—New Comic Song, Signor De Begnis, “Eh vada a dormire” (first time of performance)—Grand Concertante Duet for two Piano-fortes, Messrs. J. B. Cramer and Moscheles, J. B. Cramer and Moscheles—Duetto, Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio, Rossini.

Part 2. Overture to Fidelio, Beethoven—Scena ed Aria, Mad. Caradori Allan, Pacini—Cavatina, Signor Curioni, Carafa—“The Recollections of Ireland,” Mr. Moscheles;” Moscheles—Song, Mad. Vestris, “In Infancy our hopes,” Arne—Fantasia. Violin, Mr. De Beriot; Cantata, Mr. Vaughan, “Alexis”—Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley, Pepush—Extempore Fantasia, Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles—A new Scotch Song, “Homage to Charlie,” Madame Vestris (composed expressly for her), by A. Lee—Instrumental Finale, Haydn.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

The Morning Post (June 13, 1827): 1. 

[Same as issued in The Morning Post on June 11] 

The Morning Chronicle (June 15, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place THIS EVENING.

Part I. Overture, ‘Oberon’—C. M. V. Weber. Duetto, ‘Armida’—Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez; Rossini. First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.), Grand Pianoforte—Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles. Duetto Buffo, Signor De Begnis and Signor Galli—‘Se fiato in corpo avete’ Cimarosa. Scena ed Aria—Madame Stockhausen. Flute Obligato—Mr. Nicholson, Sapienza. Fantasia, Violoncello—Mr. Lindley; Lindley. Ballad, Mr. Phillips—‘The Maid of Lanwelleyn’ (MS.). New Comic Song, Signor De Begnis—‘Eh vada a dormire’ (first time of performance). Grand Concertante Duet for two Pianofortes—Messrs. J. B. Cramer and Moscheles; J. B. Cramer and Moscheles. Duetto—Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio; Rossini.

Part II. Overture, ‘Fidelio’ Beethoven. Scena ed Aria,—Madame Caradori Allan; Pacini. Cavatina—Signor Curioni; Carafa. ‘The Recollections of Ireland’—Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles. Song, Madame Vestris, ‘In Infancy our hopes;’ Arne. Fantasia, Violin—M. de Beriot. Cantata, Mr. Vaughan—‘Alexis.’ Violoncello Obligato—Mr. Lindley; Pepush. Extempore Fantasia, Pianoforte—Mr. Moscheles. A New Scotch Song ‘Homage to Charlie’—Madame Vestris (composed expressly for her); by A. Lee. Instrumental Finale, Haydn.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart.

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

The Morning Post (June 15, 1827): 1. 

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.–Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his EVENING CONCERT will take place THIS EVENING.

Part 1. Overture to Oberon, C. M. V. Weber—Duetto, “Armida,” Madame Stockhausen and Mr. Begrez, Rossini—First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.)—Grand Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Moscheles—Duetto Buffo, Signor De Begnis and Signor Galli, Cimarosa—Scena ed Aria. Mad. Stockhausen—Flute Obligato, Mr. Nicholson, Sapienza—Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Lindley—Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “The Maid of Lewelleyn” (MS.)—New Comic Song, “Eh vada a dormire,”  Signor De Begnis  (first time of performance)—Grand Concertante Duet for two Pianofortes, Messrs. J. B. Cramer and Moscheles, J. B. Cramer and Moscheles—Duetto, Madame Vestris and Mr. Sapio, Rossini.Part 2. Overture to Fidelio, Beethoven—Scena ed Aria, Mad. Caradori Allan, Pacini—Cavatina, Signor Curioni, Carafa—“The Recollections of Ireland,” Moscheles;” Moscheles—Song, Madame Vestris, “In infancy our hopes,” Arne—Fantasia, Violin, M. De Beriot; Cantata, Mr. Vaughan, “Alexis”—Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley, Pepush—Extempore Fantasia, Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles—A new Scotch Song, “Homage to Charlie,” Madame Vestris (composed expressly for her), by A. Lee—Instrumental Finale, Haydn.—Leader, Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street, Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops. 

Reviews

The Morning Post (June 16, 1827): 3. 

ARGYLL ROOMS.

Mr. MOSCHELES had a good attendance at his Concert yesterday evening, and highly gratified the audience by the exertion of his extraordinary talents. He first performed very finely the opening movement of a new MS. Concerto; it is composed in the military style, and the few notes that run through it as a motive were successively taken up by the various instruments with excellent effect. But the great attraction of the night was a Grand Concertante Duet for two pianofortes, by MOSCHELES and J. B. CRAMER—a most brilliant composition, the leading parts of which were played by both with equal skill and precision. To hear these two highly-talented artists performing together was a treat which is not often to be enjoyed, and that it was fully appreciated by the audience was attested by the loud applause with which it was received. In the second part MOSCHELES performed his Recollections of Ireland, and an extemporaneous piece, in his usual admirable manner. A Fantasia on the violin, by DE BERIOT, was remarkable for neatness and spirit, and was much applauded. The vocalists acquitted themselves extremely well; but an apology was made for Madame VESTRIS, and the Tyrolese family, RAINER, were introduced in her stead, and sang very sweetly three of their native melodies.

The Quarterly Musical Magazine and Review, vol. 9 (July 1827): 87-89.

 To the Editor of the Quarterly Musical Review.

SIR—That the system of musical benefit performances is now carried to a ridiculous excess among us no one can deny. Go into the music shops during the “pretty spring time,” and you are distracted by the sight of numberless bills, announcing Mr. This, Master That, or Miss Tother’s “morning” or “evening concerts;” and if you take the trouble to enquire after many of the parties thus obtruding themselves on the public notice—among whom is a crowd of Signors and Signoras, Monsieurs and Mesdames, you find your enquiries vain, or have the satisfaction of discovering that their pretensions to patronage are in an inverse ratio to their presumption. There are, however, professors of singular merit, who with great reason make an annual claim on their friends; and when performers of such talent as Cramer, Mori, and Moscheles invite us, it is with pleasure we attend them.

Being in London when Moscheles’ last concert was given, I made a point or going to it, and circumstances which then occurred are the cause of my now addressing you.

When a musician of Mr. M.’s celebrity makes arrangements for a concert, it is fair to presume that he not only engages persons of the first eminence to assist him, but also does his best to insure their punctual attendance. Now, Sir, giving Mr. Moscheles credit for this precaution—without which he would have failed in respect to the public—I beg to call your attention to the very extraordinary order in which the pieces composing his concert were performed. This will be seen by a glance at the figures on the left side of the following bill: these figures, which shew the order of the performance that actually took place, were marked by a friend on whose accuracy I can rely.

PART I.
1.—Overture to Oberon.                                                   C. M. von Weber.—1
4.—Duetto, Madame STOCKHAUSEN and Mr. BEGREZ,  
            “Amor! possente nome.”—(Armida.)Rossini. —2
3.—First Movement of a new Concerto (MS.), Grand 
            Piano Forte, Mr. MOSCHELES.Moscheles.—3
9. —Duetto Buffo, Signor DE BEGNIS and Signor GALLI, 
             “Se fiato in corpo avete.”Cimarosa.—4
8.—Scena ad Aria, Madame STOCKHAUSEN. Flute 
            Obligato, Mr. NICHOLSON.Sapienza.—5
6.—Fantasia, Violoncello (as performed at his last 
            Benefit Concert), Mr. LINDLEY.Lindley.—6
2.—Ballad (MS.) Mr. PHILLIPS, “The Maid of Lan- 
            wellyn.”    7
7.—New Comic Song, Signor DE BEGNIS, “Eh vada 
            a dormire.” (First time of performance.)    8
10.—Grand Concertante Duet for two Piano Fortes, 
             Messrs. J. B. CRAMER and MOSCHELES. 
J. B. Cramer and Moscheles.—9
           Duetto, Madame VESTRIS and Signor CURIONI,  
               “Ah se dei mali miei.”Rossini.—10
PART II.
11.—Overture to Fidelio.                                                   Beethoven.—11
5.—Cavatina, Signor CURIONI.Carafa.—12
12.—The Recollections of Ireland, Fantasia, Grand 
            Piano Forte, with full Orchestral Accompani- 
            ments, Mr. MOSCHELES.Moscheles.—13
14.—Fantasia, Violin, Monsieur DE BERIOT (Premier 
            Violon de leurs Majestés les Rois de France et 
            Des Pays-Bas).De Beriot.—15
13.—Song, Mr. VAUGHAN, “Gentle airs,” Violoncello 
            Obligato, Mr. W. LINDLEYHandel.—16
15.—Extemporaneous Performance on the Piano Forte, 
              Mr. MOSCHELES.    17
           A new Scotch Song, Madame VESTRIS, “Homage 
               to Charlie.” (Written expressly for her.)A. Lee,—18
16.—Instrumental Finale.Haydn.—19
Leader, Mr. F. CRAMER 
Conductor, Sir GEORGE SMART.

Mr. Moscheles is sorry to state, that both Madame CARADORI ALLAN and Mr. SAPIO are unavoidably prevented from singing this Evening. Signor CURIONI has kindly consented to take Mr. SAPIO’S part in the Duet with Madame VESTRIS.

It would be difficult to describe the confusion which was occasioned in the minds of a great majority of those present by these unexpected mutations. To be sure Mr. Phillips, who should have sung at No. 7, was not mistaken for Mad. Stockhausen, when he sang at No. 2; nor did any one conceive, when that lady and Monsieur Begrez mounted the orchestra at No. 4, that he was going to hear Signors Galli and De Begnis, who laid the whole audience under infinite obligations by singing at No. 9. Not withstanding this, the question “what will be done next?” was perpetually asked, and I really lost all my patience in the din which it created.

You will observe that no figures are put against those pieces which were to have been sung by Madame Vestris—the reason is, she did not attend. Towards the conclusion of the concert, Sir G. Smart, who conducted, came forward, and stated that Madame Vestris was prevented from appearing “by a severe hoarsness [sic]:” she played, however, at the Haymarket Theatre on the same evening, and, according to the newspapers, was encored in “both her songs.” I must whisper in your ear, Mr. Editor, that there were many who had dismal forebodings, when they looked forward to those interesting productions “In infancy” and “Homage to Charlie,” and who were not a little relieved by the “severe hoarseness.” 

But may we not say of the other singers, (Messrs. Phillips and Vaughan excepted) that the extremely irregular manner in which they make their appearance was a great affront to the audience? True it is that at the present day, those highly favoured persons charge so enormously for their service, that, unless the major part of them condescend to perform gratis,* an instrumentalist, even of the high merit of Moscheles, is in danger of being a considerable loser by his “benefit.”

Still I maintain, Sir, that when singers have given their promise to attend, and when the concert bill has been made out with their privity and approbation, they are no longer pledged to an individual, but to the public—that public by whom they are fostered, and often too lavishly remunerated. When therefore from insolence, caprice, or idleness, they absent themselves; and throw into confusion that which was designed for our entertainment, they are deserving of reprobation; and a little of that chastisement which John Bull inflicts in our National Theatres, even on his favorites when they offend, would occasionally be of infinite service in our Concert-rooms. If our audiences, however, be too polite to interfere, or if they have a dread of visiting those, whose names happen to end in alti, oni, of ini, with any marks of their disapprobation, they must always expect to suffer from the neglect and inconvenience which I have now brought under your notice.

I remain, Mr. Editor, your most obedient humble servant,

C. B. A.

Cambridge, June 25, 1827.

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* I have heard, however, that Madame Vestris was regularly engaged by Mr. Moscheles.

The Harmonicon, vol. V (July 1827): 148. 

MR. MOSCHELES’,

Same Rooms, Friday, June 15th.

Mr. MOSCHELES performed the first movement only of a new MS. concerto, and, with Mr. CRAMER, a duet-concertante for two piano-fortes, the joint composition of these admirable artists, which we have before noticed, in the terms of commendation that it deserves. Mr. M. then played his charming “Recollections of Ireland,” and concluded his labours for the evening by an extemporaneous performance, which afforded him an opportunity of exhibiting his great powers of execution and talents as a musical improvvisatore. He had on this occasion the assistance also of Madame STOCKHAUSEN, Messrs. VAUGHAN, CURIONI, PHILLIPS, DE BEGNIS, GALLI, and BEGREZ. MM. de BERIOT and LINDLEY played Fantasias, and in lieu of Madame VESTRIS and Mr. SAPIO, he introduced the Tyrolese Minstrels, who sang two of their national airs, to the great amusement of the audience. The rooms were amply and well filled.