27 April 1827

Robert Lindley’s Benefit Concert

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

Tickets: 10s. 6d.; Boxes available

Programme

Part I
Symphony in D major		Mozart
Glee Four Voices, ‘My Laddie is gone far away’	Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Atkins, Hawes,	Knyvett
Cantata, ‘Ch’io mi scordi di te? Non temer, amato bene’	Voice and Piano: Miss Betts	Mozart
Harp Fantasia, Sul margine d’un rio	Miss Woolrych	Bochsa
From Don Giovanni, ‘Batti, batti, o bel Masetto’	Mme Caradori-Allan; Violoncello Obbligato: Mr. Lindley	Mozart
Song, ‘The harp that once through Tara’s hall’	Mrs. Knyvett
Trio, ‘Qual silenzio bella pace’	Messrs. Hawes, Knyvett, Phillips	Attwood
Song, ‘J’ai de l’argent’ (new)	Signor de Begnis	Castelli
Song, ‘Ah! se poco e il duo’	Miss Fanny Ayton	Pacini
Piano Fantasia, The Recollections of Ireland with Orchestral Accompaniments	Mr. Moscheles	Moscheles
Part II
Overture, Anacreon		Cherubini
Ballad, ‘Oh no! we never mention her’	Mr. Phillips	Bayly
From Le nozze di Figaro Duet, ‘Sull’aria…che soave zeffiretto’	Miss Johnston, Miss Stephens	Mozart
Violoncello Fantasia (new)	Mr. Lindley	Lindley
Grand Scena, ‘Ah! perfido’	Mr. Sapio	Beethoven
Song, ‘In infancy our hopes and fears’	Miss Johnston	Arne
From Armida, Duet, ‘Amor! Possente nome’	Miss F. Ayton, Mr. Sapio	Rossini
Song, ‘Auld Robin Gray’	Miss Stephens
Trio, Two Violoncellos, One Double Bass	Messrs. Lindley, Lindley jun., Dragonetti	Corelli
Glee Four Voices ‘Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose’	Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Hawes, Phillips Knyvett,	Knyvett
Overture, Der Freischütz		Weber

Principal Vocalists: Mme Caradori-Allan, Miss F. Ayton, Mrs. Knyvett, Miss Woolrych; Messrs. Atkins, Hawes, Knyvett, Phillips, Sapio, Signor de Begnis

Principal Instrumentalists: Miss Betts; Messrs. Dragonetti, Lindley, Lindley jun., Moscheles

Leader: Signor Paolo Spagnoletti; Conductor: Sir George Smart

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Programme Notes: The song ‘The harp that once through Tara’s hall’ was firstly advertised to be performed in the second part, after the overture, instead in the first.—The song ‘In infancy our hopes and fears’ by Arne, which was advertised in the programme, is not mentioned in the reviews. Instead ‘Ah! perfido’ is mentioned after Lindley’s fantasia, which was not advertised.—The song ‘In infancy our hopes’ may not have been performed.

Encores: ‘Batti, batti, o bel Masetto’—Mme Caradori-Allan; Violoncello Obbligato: Mr.

Lindley—Mozart

Ballad, ‘Oh no! we never mention her’—Mr. Phillips—Bayly

The Courier (April 6, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on Friday, April 27, at the above Rooms. Leader, Signor Spagnoletti; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Particulars will be duly announced.

The Morning Chronicle (April 7, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on Friday, April 27, at the above Rooms. Leader, Signor Spagnoletti: Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Particulars will be duly announced.

The Morning Post (April 12, 1827): 1.

The Morning Chronicle (April 21, 1827): 1.

[Same as issued in The Morning Chronicle on April 7]

The Morning Post (April 21, 1827): 1.

[Same as issued in The Morning Post on April 12]

John Bull (April 22, 1827): 121.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends generally, that his CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, April 27th, at the above Rooms.—Act I. Sinfonia in D. Mozart; Glee, four voices, My Laddie is gone far away, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Atkins; Cantata, Non Temer, Miss Betts, accompanied on the Piano-forte by herself, Mozart; Fantasia, Harp, Miss Woolrych, Bochsa; Song, Madame Caradori Allan, Batti, Batti. Violoncello obligato, Mr. Lindley, Mozart; Grand Scena, Mr. Sapio, Ah Perfida, Beethoven; Trio, Qual silenzio bella pace, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, Attwood; Song, Signor Begnis, J’ai de l’argent, Casteli; Song, Miss Fanny Ayton, Ah! se poco é il duo! Paccini; Fantasia, Grand Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles. Act II. Overture, Anacreon-Cherubini; Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “Oh! no we never mention her”; Duet, Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston, Sul l’aria, Mozart; Song, Mrs. Knyvett; New Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley, Lindley; Song, Miss Johnston; Duet, Miss Ayton and Mr. Sapio, Amor possente Nome, Rossini; Song Miss Stephens, by particular desire. Auld Robin Gray; Trio, two Violoncellos and Double Bass, Messrs. Lindley, W. Lindley, and Dragonetti, Corelli; Glee, four voices, My Love’s like the red, red Rose. Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, Knyvett; Overture, Der Freischutz, Weber.

The Morning Post (April 23, 1827): 3.

LINDLEY’S CONCERT.—On Friday next this estimable man and inimitable professor takes hi Benefit Concert. It must be truly gratifying to his feelings to witness the ardour with which every one of the most eminent Masters in the respective departments of instrumental music have come forward to this occasion. Nor is Mr. LINDLEY’S estimation limited to the partial friendship of his own sex, as we observe the name of that truly amiable and delightful little favourite, Miss WOOLRYCH, whose proficiency on the harp is considered to at least equal, if not surpass, that of any other female. This young Lady’s splendid talents become another boast of our national excellence in instrumental as well as vocal music.

The Courier (April 24, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on Friday next, at the above Rooms.

Part I. Sinfonia in D. Mozart; Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Atkins—My Laddie is gone far away, Knyvett—Cantata, Miss Betts, Non Temer, accompanied on the pianoforte by herself, Mozart—Fantasia, Harp, Miss Woolrych, Bochsa—Song, Madame Caradori Allan, Baiti, Baiti—Violoncello obligato, Mr. Lindley, Mozart—Grand Scena, Mr. Sapio; Ah Perfida, Beethoven—Trio, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, Qual Silenzio bella pace, Attwood—New Song, Signor Begnis, J’ai de l’argent, Casteli—Song, Miss Fanny Ayton, Ah, se poco e il duo! Pacini—Fantasia, Grand Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles, Recollections of Ireland (by particular desire), Moscheles.

Part II. Overture, Anacreon, Cherubini—Song, Mr. Phillips, “Ah no, we never mention her”—Duett, Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston, Su l’aria. Mozart—Song, Mrs. Knyvett. “The harp that once through Tara’s Hall”—New Fantasia, Violoncello, Mr. Lindley, Lindley—Song, Miss Johnston, “In infancy our hopes and fears,” Arne—Duett, Miss F. Ayton and Mr. Sapio, “Amor possente nome,” Rossini—Song, Miss Stephens (by particular desire) “Auld Robin Gray” —Trio, two Violoncellos and Double Bass, Messrs. Lindley, W. Lindley, and Dragonetti, Corelli—Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, “Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose, Knyvett”—Overture, Der Frieschutz, Weber.

Leader, Signor Spagnoletti; Conductor, Sir George Smart. The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o’Clock. Tickets, Half-a-guinea each, to be had of Mr. Lindley, 22, Percy-street, Bedford-square; and at the principal Music-shops. Parties of six may be accommodated with a Box, by applying at the Harmonic Institution.

The Morning Chronicle (April 24, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY most respectfully announces to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY next, April 27, at the above Rooms.—Part I. Sinfonia in D. Mozart; Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs, Knyvett, Hawes, and Atkins; “My Laddie is gone far away,” Knyvett; Cantata, Miss Betts, “Non Temer,” (accompanied on the pianoforte by herself), Mozart; Fantasia, Harp, Miss Woolrych, Bochsa; Song, Madame Caradori Allan, “Baiti, Baiti: “Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley, Mozart; Grand Scena, Mr. Sapio; “Ah Perfida,” Beethoven; Trio, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, Rural Silenza, “Bella pace,” Attwood; New Song, Signor De Begnis, “J’ai de l’argent,” Casteli; Song, Miss F. Ayton, “Ah se paro il done poccine;” Fantasia, Grand Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles; Recollections of Ireland (by particular desire), Moscheles.—Part II. Overture, “Anacreon,” Cherubini; Ballad, Mr. Phillips, “Oh no, we never mention here;” Duet, Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston, “Su l’aria,” Mozart; Song, Mrs, Knyvett. “The harp that once through Tara’s hall,” New Fantasia Violoncello, Mr. Lindley, Lindley; Song, Miss Johnston, “In infancy our hopes and fears,” Arne; Duet, Miss F. Ayton and Mr. Sapio, “Amor possenti nome,” Rossini; Song, Miss Stephens (by particular desire), “Auld Robin Gray;” Trio, two Violoncellos and Double Bass, Messrs. Lindley, W. Lindley, Dragonetti, Corelli; Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, “Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose,” Knyvett; Overture, Der Freischutz, Weber; Leader, Sig. SPAGNOLETTI; Conductor, Sir GEORGE SMART.—The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o’clock.—Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Lindley, 22, Percy-street: Bedford-square; and at the principal Music Shops. Parties of Six may be accommodated with a Box, by applying at the Harmonic Institution.

The Morning Post (April 24, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, April 27, at the above Rooms. Part First—Sinfonia in D, (Mozart.)—Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs, Knyvett, Hawes, and Atkins—“My Laddie is gone far away,” (Knyvett)—Cantata, Miss Betts, Non Temer, accompanied on the pianoforte by herself, (Mozart).—Fantasia, harp, Miss Woolrych. (Bochsa.)—Song, Madame Caradori Allan.—Bette, Battee, violoncello obligato, Mr. Lindley, (Mozart.)—Grand Scena, Mr. Sapio—Ah perfida. (Beethoven.)—Trio, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, Qual silenzio bella pace, (Attwood.)—New Song, Signor De Begnis, “J’ai de l’argent,” (Castello.)—Song, Miss Fanny Ayton, “Ah, se poesè il duo! pecini.”—Fantasia, grand pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles—“Recollections of Ireland,” (by particular desire,) Moscheles.—Part Second—Overture, Anacreon, (Cherubini.)—Song, Mr. Phillips, “Ah, no, we never mention her.”—Duett, Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston, “Su’ l’aria,” (Mozart.)—Song, Mr. Knyvett, “The harp that once through Tara’s hall.”—New Fantasia, violoncello, Mr. Lindley. (Lindley.)—Song, Miss Johnston, “In infancy our hopes and fears,” (Arne.)—Duett, Miss F. Ayton and Mr. Sapio, “Amor possente nome,” (Rossini.)—Song, Miss Stephens (by particular desire,) “Auld Robin Gray.”—Trio, two violoncellos and double basso, Messrs. Lindley, N. Lindley, and Dragonetti, (Corelli.)—Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, “Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose,” (Knyvett.)—Overture, Der Frieschutz, (Weber.)—Leader, Signor Spagnoletti.—Conductor, Sir George Smart.—The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o’Clock.—Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Lindley, 22, Percy-street, Bedford-square; and at the principal Music Shops.—Parties of Six may be accommodated with a Box by applying at the Harmonic Institution.

The Morning Chronicle (April 27, 1827): 1.

NEW ARGYLL-ROOMS.—Mr. LINDLEY most respectfully announces to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place THIS EVENING, April 27, at the above Rooms.—Part I. Sinfonia in D. Mozart; Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs, Knyvett, Hawes, and Atkins; “My Laddie is gone far away,” Knyvett; Cantata, “Non Temer,” Miss Betts (accompanied by herself on the pianoforte), Mozart; Fantasia, Harp, Miss Woolrych, Bochsa; Song, Madame Caradori Allan, “Baiti, Ratti; “Violoncello Obligato, Mr. Lindley, Mozart; Grand Scena, Mr. Sapio; “Ah! perfida,” Beethoven; Trio, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, “Qual Silenzio bella place,” Attwood; New Song, Signor De Begnis, “J’ai de l’argent,” Casteli; Song, Miss F. Ayton, “Ah se pace e il deui” Pacini; Fantasia, Grand Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles; Recollections of Ireland (by particular desire), Moscheles.—Part II. Overture, “Anacreon,” Cherubini; Song, Mr. Phillips, “Oh no, we never mention her;” Duet, Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston, “Su l’aria,” Mozart; Song, Mrs, Knyvett. “The Harp that once through Tara’s Hall,” New Fantasia Violoncello, Mr. Lindley, Lindley; Song, Miss Johnston, “In infancy our hopes and fears,” Arne; Duet, Miss F. Ayton and Mr. Sapio, “Amor passente nome,” Rossini; Song, Miss Stephens (by particular desire), “Auld Robin Gray;” Trio, two Violoncellos and Contra Basso, Messrs. Lindley, W. Lindley, Dragonetti, Corelli; Glee, four voices, Mrs. Knyvett, Messrs. Knyvett, Hawes, and Phillips, “Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose,” Knyvett; Overture, Der Freischutz, Weber.—Leader of the Band, Sig. SPAGNOLETTI; Conductor, Sir GEORGE SMART.—The Concert will commence precisely at Eight o’clock.—Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Lindley, 22, Percy-street, Bedford-square; and at the principal Music Shops.—Parties of Six may be accommodated with Boxes, by applying at the Harmonic Institution.

Reviews

The Courier (April 28, 1827): 3.

ARGYLL ROOMS.

Mr. Lindley’s concert was held at these Rooms last night, and attracted the most numerous and fashionable audience that has been witnessed here during the present season. Not only was the Great Salle crowded to overflow, but even the anti-rooms were filled. By the admirers and patrons of that deserved favourite of the public.

The various pieces chosen for the evening’s entertainment evinces, in the selection and the performance, with one exception, excellent taste and admirable execution. Madame Caradori Allan sang “Batti, batti” (Mozart), in a chaste yet animated style, that drew down unanimous applause; it was encored by acclamation. To this succeeded “The harp that once through Tara’s halls,” by Mrs Knyvett, in a very pleasing manner. Miss Fanny Ayton sang, “Ah! se poco e il duo!” (Pacini), with great effect. A fantasia on the grand pianoforte by Mr. Moscheles, “Recollections of Ireland” (Moscheles), in which he introduced those favourite Irish airs, “The last rose of summer,” “Garry own,” and “Patrick’s Day,” closed the First Act with eclat.

The second act commenced with Cherubini’s celebrated overture (“Anacreon”), the performance of which equalled any, we had ever heard before, and was rewarded by loud and continued applause. To this succeeded a most beautiful ballad, “Oh, no, we never mention her” to a delightfully tender foreign melody, which was given, with exquisite taste and feeling, by Mr. Phillips—it was unanimously applauded and encored. Miss Stephens and Miss Johnston sang, in excellent style, a duet, by Mozart. “Sul’aria;” to which succeeded, a new and brilliant fantasia, on the Violoncello, by Mr. Lindley, in, in which that unrivalled performer surpassed himself. In a grand scena, from Beethoven, “Ah! perfidia,” and in the duet of “Amor possente nome” (Rossini), with Miss Fanny Ayton. Mr. Sapio displayed great powers of voice and execution together, with admirable taste. Miss Ayton did not, however, impart so much pleasure to her auditory in this last mentioned Piece, as in her song. She appeared, in some passages, by no means effective, while, in others, she suffered her voice to approach very nearly to a scream. These imperfections of Miss Ayton can, and ought to be corrected; for, with her powers, it is a pity that any circumstance, arising out of hurry or inattention, should occur, to mar their otherwise very fine effect. Miss Stephens sang in her usual admirable manner, “Auld Robin Gray,” which was long and loudly applauded. A trio for two violoncellos, and a double bass, by Messrs. Lindley, W. Lindley, and Dragonetti; and the favourite Glee of, “Oh, my love’s like the red, red rose.” Succeeded, and the Performances closed with the overture to Der Freischutz. The concert was not over until nearly one o’clock.

The Morning Post (April 30, 1827): 3.

LINDLEY’S CONCERT.

That instrumental, as well as vocal talent, is duly appreciated in this country now (thanks to the Philharmonic), was evinced on Friday night, when the Argyll Rooms were crowded, for the benefit of the unrivalled LINDLEY; and we trust that the Concerts of the Messrs. CRAMERS, NICHOLSON, MORI, and MOSCHELLES, will be equally successful.

After MOZART’S brief bat spirited Sinfonia in D., KNYVETT’S beautiful glee, “My Laddie is gone,” was charmingly sung by the Composer and Mrs. KNYVETT, Mr. HAWES and Mr. ATKINS. Miss BETTS sung MOZART’S “Non temer,” extremely well, and accompanied herself scientifically on the pianoforte. Miss WOOLRYCH executed BOCHSA’S “Sul Margine,” with variations, in good style, on the harp; and, though her instrument was not in exact tune with the band, her performance elicited the rapturous plaudits of the company.

Madame CARADORI sung “Balli, Balli” beautifully, and was encored; she was accompanied on the violoncello by the hero of the night, who in this, as well as in every other obligato performance, displayed unexampled powers. Nothing can be better imagined than the melody of this song, which is descriptive of a lovely female saying to her husband, “Beat me, childe me, if you can find in your heart to do so!” DE BEGNIS dew largely on the risibility of the audience in his “Savoyard” song; and miss F. Ayton displayed great talent in “Ah! se poco e il duo!.” MOSCHELES performed his “Recollections of Ireland” in the most masterly manner; this composition is not only a very superior one for the pianoforte, but the orchestral accompaniments are exceedingly clever and effective, and the combination of three melodies, towards the close, is ingeniously managed.

The second part opened with CHERUBINI’S Anacreon, followed by PHILLIPS’S. “O! no, we never mention her,” which was encored. Miss STEPHENS and Miss JOHNSTON sung “Sul aria;” also, a ballad each, charmingly; and SAPIO gave BEETHOVEN’S grand scena, “Ah! perfida” with great spirit. The Trio for two violoncelli and a double bass, by LINDLEY Sen. and Jun. and DRAGONETTI was altogether perfect.

Mr. CRAMER led a most numerous and excellent band, and the whole was under the able direction of Sir GEORGE SMART, to him great praise is due, for his endeavours to encourage native talent; at the same time, never neglecting to pay the respect due to real merit, although of “foreign growth.”

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

MR. LINDLEY’S,

Argyll Rooms, April 27th.A crowded audience. Mozart’s Symphony in D, and the Overtures to Anacreon and the Freischütz were well performed. M. MOSCHELLES played his Recollections of Ireland, and Mr. LINDLEY performed a new Fantasia, composed by himself, in his own peculiarly beautiful style. Mr. F. CRAMER led, and Sir. G. SMART conducted.