26 June 1826

In Honour of the Memory of Carl Maria von Weber

London: New Argyll Rooms—Time: Evening

Tickets: 10s. 6d.

↓Programme

‘Coming through the Rye’	Miss Graddon
Coronation Anthem, ‘I was glad’	(directed at the organ by Attwood)	Attwood
From Tancredi Recit., ‘Tu che accendi questo core’ Aria, ‘Di tanti palpiti’	Mme Pasta	Rossini
Duet	Mme Pasta, Signor de Begnis
Flute Concerto	Mr. Nicholson
Harp Concerto	Mr. Chatterton
‘John Anderson my Jo, John’	Mr. Broadhurst
Piano Fantasia, The Recollections of Ireland with Orchestral Accompaniments	Mr. Moscheles	Moscheles

Principal Vocalists: Mesdames Cornega, Pasta, Miss Graddon; Messrs. Atkins, Foster, Sapio, Sinclair; Master Bailey, Master Nicholls, Signor de Begnis

Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. Moscheles, Nicholson

Leader: Mr. Thomas Cooke; Conductor: Mr. Muzio Clementi

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The Morning Post (June 17, 1826): 1.

ARGYLL ROOMS.—In HONOUR of the MEMORY of CARL MARIA VON WEBER.—Miss GRADDON, impressed with a deep sense of the obligation she is under to the Author of the Freischutz, the Music of which Piece introduced her as a successful debutante to an indulgent Public, begs most respectfully to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and her Friends, that her GRAND CONCERT will take place at the above Rooms, on MONDAY, the 26th inst., when will be performed (after the first Act) the Whole of MOZART’S REQUIEM, in honour of the Memory of Carl Maria Von Weber. Principal Vocal Performers—Madame Pasta, Madame Cornega, Miss Graddon, Signor De Begnis, Mr. Sapio, Mr. Sinclair, &c. &c. Solo Performers—Mr. Moscheles and Mr. Nicholson. The Band will be on a grand scale, consisting of the principal Performers from the Opera, Philharmonic 2nd Antient Concerts. Leader, Mr. T. Cooke; Conductor (first time this Season). Mr. Clementi.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Miss Graddon, No. 1. Gower-street North; and at the principal Music Shops.

Bell’s Weekly Messenger (June 18, 1826): 4.

ARGYLL ROOMS.

IN HONOUR THE MEMORY OF CARL MARIA VON WEBER. MISS GRADDON, impressed with deep sense of the obligation she is under to the Author the Freyschutz, the Music of which piece introduced her as a successful debutant to on indulgent public, begs most respectfully to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and her Friend that her GRAND CONCERT will take place on MONDAY, the 26th inst., when will be preformed (after the first Act) the whole of MOZART’S REQUIEM, in honour of the Memory of Carl Maria Von Weber. Principal Vocal Performers—MADAME PASTA, Madame Cornega, Miss Graddon. Signor De Begnis, Mr. Sapio, Mr. Sinclair, &c. &c. Solo Performers—Mr. Moscheles and Mr. Nicholson. The Band will be on Grand Scale, consisting of the principal performers from the Opera, Philharmonic and Antient Concerts. Leader, Mr. T. Cooke. Conductor r (first time this Season). MR. CLEMENTl.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. to be had of Miss Graddon, 4, Gower-street, North, and at the principal Music shops.

The Examiner (June 18, 1826): 398.

IN HONOUR OF THE MEMORY OF CARL MARIA VON WEBER.

NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.— Miss, GRADDON, impressed with a deep sense of the obligation she is under to the author of the Frieschutz, the music of which piece introduced her as a successful debutante to an indulgent Public, begs most respectfully to acquaint the Nobility, Gentry, and her Friends, that her GRAND CONCERT will take place at the above Rooms, on MONDAY, the 26th insta. when will be performed (after the First Act) the whole of MOZART’S REQUEIM, in honour of the memory of Carl Maria Von Weber. Principal Vocal Performers—Madame Pasta, Madame Cornega, Miss Graddon, Signor de Begnis, Mr Sapio, Mr Sinclair, &c. &c. Solo Performers, Mr Moschelles and Mr Nicholson. The Band will be on a grand scale, consisting of the principal performers from the Opera, Philharmonic, and Ancient Concerts. Leader, Mr. T. Cooke. Conductor (first time this season) Mr Clementi.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Miss Graddon, 4 Gower street North, and at the principal Music shops.

Review

The Courier (June 27, 1826): 2.

ARGYLL ROOMS.

Last evening Miss Graddon had a numerous muster of her friends, at her benefit concert at these rooms; upon the occasion of which she announced, that, impressed with a deep sense of the obligation she was under to the author of the Freischutz, the music of which introduced her as a successful debutante to an indulgent public, it was her intention to produce the whole of Mozart’s Requiem, in honour of the memory of Carl Maria Von Weber. The merits of this imperishable work are too well known to admit of comment here, further than to say that Miss Graddon’s exertions were ably seconded by a very powerful orchestra, and by the vocal talents of Messrs. Atkins and Foster, Master Bailey, Master Nicholls, and a numerous chorus. The overture to the Freischutz, was also very well done, and the adagio tended to produce a strong sensation; it being heard with still greater interest, now that the hand that penned it will write no more. Miss Graddon gave the chamber scena, also, in a most effective manner. In “ Coming through the Rye,” she assumed a degree of archness which we shall be happy to see introduced into an acting character. Her voice is greatly improved into an acting character as well as sweetness, and she always sings in tune. Madame Pasta sang a duetto buffo with Signor De Begnis, with the highest effect; while in “Di tanti palpiti,” she surpassed herself; we never heard her in finer voice, though her olfactory nerves were powerfully assailed, as well as those of all around her, by an unlucky escape of gas from some part of the rooms, which, at least, had the merit of keeping the company from fainting. Mr Nicholson gave a delightful Concerto on the flute, and Mr. Moscheles played his recollections of Ireland, in which the melodies are introduced with admirable judgment and effect. Miss Graddon was disappointed of two gentlemen announced for the occasion, and, upon the spur of the moment, Broadhurst was called upon to sing “John Anderson my Joe, John,” which he did in a masterly manner, Mr. Bochsa and Miss Woolrych were announced for a duet on the harp, but bills were distributed in the rooms, informing the company (drolly enough) that in consequence of Mr. Bochsa’s burning his finger, the duet could not be played, but that Mr. Chatterton had kindly consented to play a concerto, which he did really in a very good style, but we must remark that the effect of his exertions would be even greater if he would use less of action, and not o’erstep the modesty of nature. We were delighted to see the veteran Clementi at the pianoforte, and to observe the pleasing recognitions of his younger, but no higher gifted, rivals of the present day. Mr. Attwood presided at the organ, and directed his Coronation Anthem of “I was glad,” with his wonted ability. The band was led by T. Cooke with much steadiness and effect; his son Gratton playing the oboe; he is a student of the Royal Academy of Music, and is highly talented. Upon the whole, as our readers will see, Miss Graddon afforded her friends a great musical treat, and we had considerable pleasure in seeing the rooms so well filled.