23 June 1826

Giuseppe de Begnis’ Benefit Concert

London: New Argyll Rooms—Time: Evening, Half Past Eight o’Clock

Tickets: 10s. 6d., Boxes available

 ↓Programme

table colour: E7F5FE

From Gli amori marinari: Grand Scena BuffaSignor de BegnisWeigl
ImprovisationSignor PistrucciSpohr
Piano PieceMr. Moscheles 
Violin PieceMr. Kiesewetter 
Improvisatore: Signor Pistrucci
Principal Vocalists: Mlles Canza, d’ Anvers, Mesdames Castelli, Cornega, Pagliardini, Pasta, Vestris, Misses Marinoni, Miss Stephens, Miss Wilkinson, Signora Benini; Signors Curioni, de Angelis, de Begnis, Destri, Deville, Giovanola, Giubilei (first appearance in public) Pagliardini, Pellegrini, Sola, Torri, Messrs. Begrez, Phillips, Roche 
Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. Kiesewetter, Moscheles
Leader: Messrs. Franz Cramer and Nicolas Mori; Conductor: Mr. Thomas Greatorex

———————————

Encore: From Gli amori marinari: Grand Scena Buffa—Signor de Begnis—Weigl

Advertisements

The Times (June 17, 1826): 1.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Signor DE BEGNIS respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that having declined a Benefit at the King’s Theatre this year, and desirous of availing himself of the talents of the numerous vocal and instrumental performers, he has it in his power to announce he will have A GRAND CONCERT, at the above rooms, on Friday, June 23. Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta and Miss Stephens, Mademoiselle Bonini and Miss Wilkinson, Madame Vestris, and Madame Cornega, Madamoiselle Canzi, Madame D’Anvers, Madame Castelli, Madame Pagliardini, and Mademoiselle Marinoni. Signori Torri, Begrez, Curioni, and Pellegrini, Begrez and Phillips, Mr. Roche, Signor Giubilei, (his 1st appearance in public.) Signor Pagliardini, Signr de Angeli and Signor Destri, Signor Deville, Signor Giovanoia and Signor Sola. Conductor, M. Greatorex; Leader, Mr. Cramer and M. Mori; Solo Pianoforte, M. Moscheles; Solo Violin, M. Kiesewetter. The orchestra will be complete, and consist of the most eminent instrumental performers. The finale of the first part will consist of the Grand Scena Buffa, from the celebrated Opera of Gli Amori Marinari, by Weigl; the principal character by Signor De Begnis. Signor De Begnis begs to add, that he has made a Selection of several pieces of music, which never have been introduced at a concert. Between the acts, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvvisazione, on any subject proposed on the instant. Tickets, half-a-guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, 79, Regent’s quadrant; of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal musicsellers. Boxes may be secured by application to Signor De Begnis.

The Morning Chronicle, (June 19, 1826): 3.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—Signor DE BEGNIS respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that having declined a Benefit at the King’s Theatre this year, and desirous of availing himself of the talents of the numerous Vocal and Instrumental Performers, he has it in his power to announce he will have A GRAND CONCERT at the above Rooms, on FRIDAY next. Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta, Maddle. Benini, Madame Vestris, Miss Stephens, Miss Wilkinson, and Mad. Cornega, Maddle. Canzi, Madame D’Anvers, Mad. Castelli, Mad. Pagliardini, and Misses Marinoni; Sigri. Curioni, Torri, Begrez, Pellegrini, Phillips, Sig. De Begnis, Mr. Roche, Sig. Giubilei, Sig. Pagliardini (his first appearance in public) Sig. De Angeli, Sig. Deville, Sig. Giovanola, Sig. Destris, and Sig. Sola. Conductor, M. Greatorex; Leader, Mr. Cramer and M. Mori; Solo Piano-forte, M. Moscheles; Solo Violin, M. Kiesewetter.—The Orchestra will be complete, and consist of the most eminent Instrumental Performers.—The Finale of the first part will consist of the GRAND SCENA BUFFA. in the celebrated Opera of “Gli Amori Marinari,” by Weigl; the principal character by Signor De Begnis.—Signor De Begnis begs to add, that he has made a Selection of several Pieces of Music, which never have been introduced at a Concert.—Between the Acts, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvvisazione, on any subject proposed on the instant.

Tickets, Half-a Guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, No. 79, Regent’s Quadrant of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal Music Sellers.—Boxes may be secured by application to Mr. De Begnis.—Concert to commence at Eight o’Clock precisely.

The Morning Post (June 19, 1826): 1.

ARGYLL ROOMS.— — Signor DE BEGNIS Respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that having declined a Benefit at the King’s Theatre this year, and desirous of availing himself of the talents of the numerous Vocal and Instrumental Performers, he has it in his power to announce he will have A GRAND CONCERT at the above Rooms, on FRIDAY next.—Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta, Maddle. Bonini, and Madame Vestris, Miss Stephens, Miss Wilkinson, and Mad. Cornega; Maddle. Canzi, Madame D’Anvers, Mad. Castelli, Mad. Pagliardini, and Misses Marinoni; Sig. Curioni, and Pellegrini. Torri, Begrez, and Phillips; Sig. De Begnis, Mr. Roche, Sig. De Angeli, and Sig. Destri, Sig. Giubilei (his first appearance in public), Sig. Deville, Sig. Pagliardini, Sig. Giovanola, and Sig. Sola. Conductor M. Greatorex. Leaders—Mr. Cramer and M. Mori. Solo Piano-Forte—M. Moscheles. Solo Violin—M. Kiesewetter. The Orchestra will be complete, and consist of the most eminent instrumental performers. The Finale of the First Part will consist of the Grand Scena Buffa in the celebrated Opera of “Gli Amori Marinari,” by Weigl; the Principal Character by Signor De Begnis,—Signor De Begnis begs to add, that he has made a Selection of several Pieces of Music, which never have been introduced at a Concert. Between the Acts, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvvisazione [sic], on any subject proposed on the instant.—Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, No. 79, Regent’s Quadrant; of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal Music Sellers.—Boxes may be secured by application to Mr. De Begnis.—Concert to commence at Eight o’Clock precisely.

The Morning Post (June 20, 1826): 1.

[Same as issued in The Morning Post on June 19]

The Times (June 21, 1826): 2.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—Signor DE BEGNIS begs leave to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that he will have A GRAND CONCERT at the above Rooms, on Friday next. Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta, Maddle. Bonini, Madame Cornega, and Miss Stephens; Miss Wilkinson, Miss Goward, Mademoiselle F. Marinoni, Madame Castelli. Madame Pagliardini, and Miss Marinoni; Signori Curioni, Torri, Begrez, Pellegrini; De Begnis and Phillips, &c. Conductor, Mr. Greatorex. Leaders, Mr. Cramer and Mr. Mori. Solo Pianoforte, M. Moscheles. Solo Violin, M. Kiesewetter. During the evening, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvvisazione on any subject proposed. Eleven of the pieces have never been introduced at any concert. Tickets, half a guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, 79, Regent’s Quadrant; of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal music-sellers. Boxes may be secured by application to Signor De Begnis. Concert to commence at a quarter before 28 o’clock precisely.

The Morning Post (June 22, 1826): 1.

ARGYLL ROOMS.——Signor DE BEGNIS Respectfully begs leave to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that having declined a Benefit at the King’s Theatre this year, and desirous of availing himself of the talents of the numerous Vocal and Instrumental Performers, he has it in his power to announce he will have A GRAND CONCERT at the above Rooms, on TO-MORROW EVENING.—Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta, Maddle. Bonini, and Madame Vestris, Miss Stephens, Miss Wilkinson, and Mad. Cornega; Maddle. Canzi, Madame D’Anvers, Mad. Castelli, Mad. Pagliardini, and Misses Marinoni; Sig. Curioni, and Pellegrini. Torri, Begrez, and Phillips; Sig. De Begnis, Mr. Roche, Sig. De Angeli, and Sig. Destri, Sig. Giubilei (his first appearance in public), Sig. Deville, Sig. Pagliardini, Sig. Giovanola, and Sig. Sola. Conductor M. Greatorex. Leaders—Mr. Cramer and M. Mori. Solo Piano-Forte—M. Moscheles. Solo Violin—M. Kiesewetter. The Orchestra will be complete, and consist of the most eminent instrumental performers. The Finale of the First Part will consist of the Grand Scena Buffa in the celebrated Opera of “Gli Amori Marinari,” by Weigl; the Principal Character by Signor De Begnis,—Signor De Begnis begs to add, that he has made a Selection of several Pieces of Music, which never have been introduced at a Concert. Between the Acts, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvvisazione, on any subject proposed on the instant.—Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, No. 79, Regent’s Quadrant; of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal Music Sellers.—Boxes may be secured by application to Mr. De Begnis.—Concert to commence at Eight o’Clock precisely.

The Times (June 23, 1826): 3.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—Signor DE BEGNIS begs leave respectfully to inform the Nobility, Subscribers to the Opera, and the Public, that he will have a GRAND CONCERT, at the above Rooms, THIS EVENING. Principal Vocal Performers:—Madame Pasta, Mdlle. Bonini, Madame Cornega, and Miss Stephens; Miss Wilkinson, Miss Goward, Madamoiselle F. Marinoni, Madame Castelli, Madame Pagliardini, and Miss Marinoni! Signori Curioni, Torri, Begrez, Pellegrini; De Begnis and Phillips, &c. Conductor, Mr. Greatorex. Leaders, Mr. Cramer and Mr. Mori. Solo Pianoforte, M. Moscheles. Solo Violin, M. Kiesewetter. During the evening, Signor Pistrucci will deliver an Improvisazione on any subject proposed. Eleven of the pieces have never been introduced at any concert. Tickets, half a guinea each, to be had of Signor De Begnis, 70, Regent’s Quadrant; of Mr. Seguin, at the King’s Theatre; and of the principal music-sellers. Boxes may be secured by application to Signor De Begnis. Concert to commence at a quarter before 8 o’clock precisely.

The Times (June 23, 1826): 3.

Signor De Begnis will, we perceive, have a grand concert at the Argyll-rooms this evening, for his benefit. We trust that he will receive all the support which a man of his distinguished talents merits.

Reviews

The Literary Gazette; and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. (July 1, 1826): 415.

NOTWISTANDING the thinness of the town, on account of the elections, we were happy to see De Begnis’ concert, at the Argyll Rooms, on Friday the 23d inst., so well attended; but it was not to be wondered at, when, on looking over the programme, we saw the names of most of the principal singers, and the titles of ten or twelve new pieces, which had not been introduced at any previous entertainment. These novelties were attractive, not only on account of their selection, but for another reason,—we were not bored with the same things we have been accustomed to hear for the last half dozen years, sung season after season by the same performers. All the singers were in excellent voice, and exerted themselves in this fine competition of talent to their utmost; particularly De Begnis, who treated his audience with a capital scena buffa, by Weigl, which was loudly encored. After the vocal performance were concluded, Signor Pistrucci, the Improvisatore, came forward, and after having very ably improvised the Flight of Medea, and the lamentation of her parents, concluded with a very handsome compliment to Pasta, who was present,—“he had, as far as was in his power, tried to depict the grief of the father and mother; but whoever wished to see the genuine grief of Medea herself, must go to the Opera, and witness Pasta’s beautiful representation of it.”

The Harmonicon, vol. IV (July 1826): 153.

SIGNOR DE BEGNIS’,—Friday June 23rd, at the same Rooms. Signor De Begnis collected almost every singer in London : there were many whose very names were unknown to us. The concert was chiefly vocal, and several pieces new to this country were produced: many good, some otherwise. Mr. Moscheles and Mr. Kiesewetter imparted a variety to the selection by their excellent performances, and the company, was exceedingly numerous, the state of the season being considered’.