3 May 1831

Ignaz Moscheles’ Morning Concert

London: Concert Room, King’s Theatre—Time: Morning, Two o’Clock

Tickets: 10s. 6d.; Boxes available

 Programme

Part I  
Overture, Oberon Weber
Duet, ‘No donne mie non v’è’Signors de Begnis, RubiniMorandi
Piano Fantasia, Souvenirs de Denmark with Orchestral Accompaniments (second time of performance)Mr. MoschelesMoscheles
From Semiramide: Duet, ‘Serbami ognor’Miss Masson, Signora PuzziRossini
Scena ed AriaSignor Rubini 
Horn Fantasia, Fantaisie à la TirolienneMr. PuzziCosta
Grand Trio for Piano, Violin, and Violoncello 
(composed expressly for this occasion)		Messrs. Moscheles, F. Cramer, LindleyMoscheles
Grand Scena (MS)  
(composed expressly for this occasion)		Miss InverarityMurray
Part II  
Fantasia Concertante on a Romance of Blangini for
Voice, Piano, Horn, Harp (by particular desire)		Signora Puzzi, Mr. Moscheles, Signor Puzzi, Miss E. BissetMoscheles
Duet, ‘Fin che al mar’Signors de Begnis, RubiniDe Begnis
Ballad, ‘The Soldiers Tear’Miss CramerA. Lee
Flute Fantasia on a Bavarian Air Mr. BoehmBoehm
From Nitocri: Cavatina ‘Se m’abbandoni’Miss MassonMercadante
Cantata, ‘Napoleon’s Midnight Review’ (first time of performance)Mr. Parry jun.Neukomm
Free Piano Fantasia incl. ‘Cossack Melody’ Mr. Moscheles 
Principal Vocalists: Miss Cramer, Miss Inverarity, Miss Masson, Signora Puzzi; Mr. Parry jun., Signors de Begnis, Rubini
Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. Böhm, F. Cramer, Lindley, Moscheles, Signor Puzzi
Leader: Mr. Franz Cramer; Conductor: Mr. Johann Baptist Cramer

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Programme Notes: The piano brand was Érard—All the advertisements mentioned Sir George Smart as the conductor, whereas according to the review by The Harmonicon Mr. J. B. Cramer conducted instead.  

Encore: Duet, ‘No donne mie non v’è’—Signors de Begnis, Rubini—Morandi

Charlotte: ‚Das eigene jährliche Concert führte dem dichtgedrängten Publikum zu grosser Befriedigung die „Recollections of Denmark” mit ihren schönen nordischen Volksweisen vor, und das Ganze verlief mit gewohntem Glück. In diesem Concert bediente sich Moscheles zum ersten Male eines Erard’schen, nicht wie bisher eines Clementi’schen Flügels. Der Entschluss hierzu war ihm schwer geworden, da Collard, der Associé des Hauses Clementi, einer seiner intimsten Freunde, ja oft sein Rathgeber war. Die Kunst aber verlangte ihre Rechte und die in diesem Jahr von Erard gebauten Flügel waren allen anderen an Ton, Kraft und biegsamen Anschlag so weit überlegen, dass Moscheles ihnen ebenso offen die Ehre geben wollte, wie er sie bis daher oft als zäh im Anschlag und dumpf im Ton getadelt und gemieden hatte. Auch stellte er seinen eigenen Erard’schen Flügel in den Salon, den Clementi’schen in sein Studierzimmer. Wie gesagt, des Freundes Collard halber that ihm dies leid; aber dieser, so gescheidt als treu ergeben, änderte in keiner Weise das gute Verhältniss, das ihn im die Familie Moscheles knüpfte, und sie blieben Freunde bis an ihr Lebensende‘.

AML I, 231.

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Playbill

King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre.

MR.

MOSCHELES

Respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his

Morning Concert

WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE ABOVE ROOM ON

TUESDAY NEXT, MAY 3, 1831.

The following eminent Performers, both Vocal and Instrumental, have kindly promised their assistance:

Madame PUZZI and Miss CRAMER,

Miss MASSON, and Miss INVERARITY

Who will sing a Grand Scena (MS.)-composed expressly for her by Mr. MURRAY.

Signor DE BEGNIS, Signor SANTINI

Mr. PARRY, jun.

WHO WILL SING A NEW MS. CANTATA, ENTITLED

NAPOLEON’S MIDNIGHT REVIEW,

Composed by the Chevalier Neukomm,

AND

Signor RUBINI.

Violoncello,Mr. LINDLEY.
Flute,Mr. BÖHM
(Principal Flute to his Majesty the King of Bavaria).
Harp,Miss E. BISSET.
Horn, Signor PUZZI.
Pianoforte, Mr. MOSCHELES

WHO WILL PERFORM HIS GRAND FANTASIA

The Recollections of Denmark,

With Orchestral Accompaniments (second time of performance),

A NEW GRAND TRIO CONCERTANTE

For Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello,

In Four Movements, in which is introduced a Scherzo in the Scotch-style, composed expressly for this occasion.

THE VIOLIN AND VIOLONCELLO PARTS EXECUTED BY

Messrs. F. CRAMER and LINDLEY,

AND AN

Extemporaneous Performacne [sic]

ON THE PIANOFORTE,

On which occasion Mr. MOSCHELES requests any of the company to give him a written theme to perform on.

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IN THE COURSE OF THE CONCERT WILL BE PERFORMED, BY PARTICULAR DESIRE, THE

FAVOURITE CONCERTANTE FANTASIA, ON A ROMANCE BY BLANGINI,

For Voice, Harp, Horn, & Pianoforte,

Madame PUZZI, Miss E. BISSET, Messrs. PUZZI

AND 

MOSCHELES.

The Band will be numerous and composed of the first-rate Performers.

Leader, Mr. F. CRAMER.

Conductor, Sir GEORGE SMART.

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Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester Place, Regent’s Park; at the Box Office, King’s Theatre; and at the principal Music Shops.

*** An early Application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. MOSCHELES.

(For the Scheme of the Concert see the other Side.

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Playbill

King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre.

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SCHEME

OF

MR. MOSCHELES’

MORNING CONCERT,

TUESDAY NEXT, MAY 3, 1831.

PART I.

Overture             –              –             –             (Oberon.)             –             –             –Weber.
Duetto, Signor DE BEGNIS and Signor SANTINI, “Nò donne mie non v’è.”Morandi.
THE RECOLLECTIONS OF DENMARK, a Grand Fantasia, 
     with Orchestral Accompaniments (Second Time of Performance), 
     Pianoforte, Mr. MOSCHELES.                        –              –             –             –Moscheles.
Duetto, Madame PUZZI and Miss MASSON, “Serbami ognor.” (Semiramide.)Rossini.
Scena ed Aria, Signor RUBINI. 
Fantasie à la Tirolienne, French Horn, Mr. PUZZI.                    –             –             –Costa.
A NEW GRAND TRIO CONCERTANTE, composed expressly 
     this Occasion, Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, Messrs. MOSCHELES, 
     F. CRAMER, and LINDLEY.                           –              –             –             –Moscheles.
Grand Scena (MS.), Miss INVERARITY, composed expressly for this Occasion.Murray.

PART II.

(By particular desire), the Fantasia Concertante on a Favourite Romance of
     Blangini, for Voice, Harp, Horn, and Pianoforte, Madame PUZZI,
     Miss E. BISSET, Messrs. PUZZI and MOSCHELES.                       –Moscheles.
Duetto, Signor RUBINI and Signor DE BEGNIS, “Fin che al mar.”De Begnis.
Ballad, Miss CRAMER, “The Soldier’s Tear.            –              –             –             –A. Lee.
Fantasia on a Bavarian Air, Flute, Mr. BOHM (Principal Flute to the
     King of Bavaria),        –             –              –             –             –              –             –             –Böhm.
Aria, Miss MASSON, “Se m’abbandoni.”           –           (Nitocri.)              –Mercadante.
NAPOLEON’S MIDNIGHT REVIEW, a New MS. Cantata,
     Mr. PARRY, jun. (First Time of Performance.)                                  –             –             Neukomm.
EXTEMPORANEOUS PERFORMANCE on the Pianoforte,
     by Mr. MOSCHELES, on which Occasion he requests any of the 
     Company to give him a written Theme to perform on.

The Concert to begin at Two o’clock precisely.

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The Courier (April 7, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, the 3d of May, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an extempore Fantasia on the Piano Forte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Morning Post (April 7, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, May 3, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Times (April 7, 1831): 2.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, May 3, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several new compositions, and an extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte. Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Morning Post (April 9, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, May 3, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several new Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Atlas (April 10, 1831): 256.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, May 3, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several new Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte. Full particulars will be duly announced. 

John Bull (April 10, 1831): 113.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, Third of May, at the King’s Concert Room, KING’S THEATRE, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Times (April 11, 1831): 1.

[Same as issued in The Times on April 7]

The Courier (April 13, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, May 3d, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Piano Forte. Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Morning Post (April 15, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, May the 3d, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several new Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Morning Chronicle (April 16, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, 3d May, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Spectator (April 16, 1831): 381.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, the 3rd of May, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Pianoforte. Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Times (April 16, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on Tuesday, the 3d of May, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, when he will perform several new compositions, and an extempore fantasia on the piano-forte. Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Atlas (April 17, 1831): 272.

[Same as issued in The Atlas on April 10]

John Bull (April 17, 1831): 121.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that he intends giving a MORNING CONCERT, on TUESDAY, Third of May, at the King’s Concert Room, KING’S THEATRE, when he will perform several New Compositions, and an Extempore Fantasia on the Piano-forte.—Full particulars will be duly announced. 

The Morning Post (April 21, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his MORNING CONCERT, will take place at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on TUESDAY, May 3, when he will have the kind assistance of Madame Puzzi, Miss Cramer, and Miss Masson; Signor de Begnis, Mr. Parry, jun., and Signor Rubini (who is expected, and will be engaged immediately on his arrival).—Instrumental Solos by Mr. Lindley, Mr. Puzzi, Mr. Boehm (first Flute of the King of Bavaria), and Miss E. Bissett. Mr. Moscheles will perform his Grand Fantasia, “The Recollections of Denmark,” a new grand Trio Concertante for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, and an Extemporaneous Fantasia. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Full particulars will be shortly announced. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester-place, Regent’s Park; at the Box Office, King’s Theatre; and at the principal Music Shops.—Boxes to be had of Mr. Moscheles only.

The Morning Chronicle (April 22, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his friends in general, that his MORNING CONCERT, will take place at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on Tuesday, May 3, when he will have the kind assistance of Madame Puzzi, Miss Cramer, and Miss Masson, Signor de Begnis, Mr. Parry, jun., and Signor Rubini (who is expected, and will be engaged immediately on his arrival). Instrumental Solos by Mr. Lindley, Mr. Puzzi, Mr. Boehm (first flute of the King of Bavaria), and Miss E. Bisset. Mr. Moscheles will perform his Grand Fantasia, the Recollections of Denmark, a new Grand Trio Concertante for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, and an Extemporaneous Fantasia. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Full particulars will be shortly announced. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 3, Chester-place, Regent’s Park; at the Box Office, King’s Theatre; &c and at the principal Music Shops. Boxes to be had of Mr. Moscheles only.

The Court Journal: Gazette of the Fashionable World, vol. 3, (April 23, 1831): 296.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on Tuesday, May 3rd, when he will have the kind assistance of Mad. Puzzi, Miss Cramer, and Miss Masson; Sig. De Begnis, Mr. Parry, jun., and Sig. Rubini (who is daily expected, and will be engaged immediately on his arrival.) Instrumental Solos by Mr. Lindley, Mr. Puzzi, Mr. Boehm (first flute of the King of Bavaria), and Miss E. Bissit. Mr. Moscheles will perform his grand Fantasia, the Recollections of Denmark, a new Grand Trio Concertante for Piano-forte, Violin, and Violoncello, and an extemporaneous Fantasia. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Full particulars will be shortly announced. 

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 3, Chester-place, Regent’s-park; at the Box-office, King’s Theatre; and at the principal Music-shops. Boxes to be had of Mr. Moscheles only.

The Spectator (April 23, 1831): 406.

MR. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his MORNING CONCERT, will take place on TUESDAY, MAY 3rd, at the KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE, when he will be kindly assisted by the following eminent Vocal and Instrumental Performers. Madame Puzzi, Miss Cramer, Miss Masson, and Miss Inverarity; Signor de Begnis, Mr. Parry, Jun. (who will sing a new MS. Cantata, entitled ‘Napoleon’s Midnight Review,” composed by the Chevalier Neukomm; and Signor Rubini (who is daily expected, and will be engaged immediately on his arrival). Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Flute, Mr. Böhm (principal Flute of the King of Bavaria); Harp, Miss E. Bisset; Horn, Signor Puzzi. Mr. Moscheles will perform his Grand Fantasia, the “Recollections of Denmark,” a New Grand Trio Concertante for Pianoforte, Violin, and Violoncello, and an Extemporaneous Performance. In the course of the Concert, the favourite Concertante Quartett on a Romance of Blangini, for Voice, Harp, Horn, and Pianoforte, Madame Puzzi, Miss E. Bisset, Messrs. Puzzi and Moscheles. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Further particulars will be shortly announced. 

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester Place, Regent’s Park; at the Box Office, King’s Theatre; and at the principal Music Shops. An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Moscheles.

John Bull (April 24, 1831): 129.

Mr. MOSCHELES respectfully informs the Nobility, Gentry, and his friends in general, that his MORNING CONCERT, will take place on TUESDAY, Third of May, at the King’s Concert Room, KING’S THEATRE, when he will be kindly assisted by the following eminent Vocal and Instrumental Performers:—Mad. Puzzi, Miss Cramer, Miss Masson, and Miss Inverarity; Signor de Begnis, Mr. Parry, jun., (who will sing a new MS. Cantata, entitled NAPOLEON’S MIDNIGHT REVIEWS, composed by the Chevalier Neukomm), and Signor Rubini (who is daily expected, and will be engaged immediately on his arrival): Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Flute, Mr. Bohm (Principal Flute of the King of Bavaria; Harp, Miss E. Bisset; Horn, Signor Puzzi. Mr. Moscheles will perform his Grand Fantasia, THE RECOLLECTION of DENMARK, a new Grand Trio Concertante, for Piano forte, Violin, and Violoncello, and an Extemporaneous Performance. In the course of the Concert, the favourite Concertante Quartette on a Romance of Blangini, for Voice, Harp, Horn, and Piano-forte, Madame Puzzi, Miss E. Bisset, Messrs. Puzzi and Moscheles. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart.—Further particulars will be shortly announced.

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester-place, Regent’s Park; at the Box-office, King’s Theatre; and at the Principal Music Shops.—An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Moscheles.

The Times (April 28, 1831): 3.

[Same as issued in John Bull on April 24]

The Morning Post (April 29, 1831): 1.

MR. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place on TUESDAY next, May 3, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre. The following eminent Performers, both Vocal and Instrumental, have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Puzzi, Miss Cramer, Miss Masson, and Miss Inverarity; Signor de Begnis, Signor Santini, Mr. Parry, jun., who will sing a new MS. Cantata, entitled “Napoleon’s Midnight Review,” composed by the Chevalier Neukomm and Signor Rubini. Violoncello, Mr. Lindley; Flute, Mr. Bochsa [sic], principal flute to his Majesty the King of Bavaria; Harp, Miss E. Bisset; Horn, Signor Puzzi; Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles, who will perform his grand Fantasia, “The Recollections of Denmark,” a new Grand Trio Concertante (composed expressly for the occasion) for pianoforte, violin, and violoncello, with Messrs. F. Cramer and Lindley, and an Extemporaneous Performance, on which occasion Mr. Moscheles requests any of the company to give him a written theme to perform on. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester-place, Regent’s Park; at the Box Office, King’s Theatre; and at the principal Music Shops. An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Moscheles.

The Court Journal: Gazette of the Fashionable World, vol. 3, (April 30, 1831): 312.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, King’s Theatre.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce that his MORNING CONCERT  will take place on Tuesday next, the 3rd of May; to begin precisely at two o’clock. Full particulars are announced in the bills.

The Morning Post (April 30, 1831): 3.

THE CHEVALIER NEUKOMM.—This distinguished amateurs was a pupil of the celebrated HAYDN, whose style pervades his compositions, particularly those for instruments. NEUKOMM has composed an Oratorio called The Ten Commandments, which is replete with beautiful melodies, rich harmonies, and classical accompaniments. He has also lately composed a Scena called The Midnight Review, to be sung at MOSCHELES’ Concert by PARRY, jun. It is descriptive of NAPOLEON’S spectre, mounted on a white charger, reviewing his late companions in arms, who are supposed to assemble at midnight on a large plain.

“The hearls that lie in the depths cong cal’d of Northern ice and snows. 

And those o’er whose unnumber’d beaps Italian summer glows; 

The brave in the slimmy Nile enwrapt, and in Arabia’s sands,

Start from their silent graves, and arms bedeck their glitt’ring bands:

And at the midnight hour the Chieftain leaves his grave,

Slowly he comes, on his charger white, amid his chosen brave,” &c. 

The Spectator (April 30, 1831): 430.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE.

MR. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place on TUESDAY next, the 3rd of May. To begin precisely at two o’clock. Full particulars are announced in the bills 

The Atlas (May 1, 1831): 304.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE. Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce, that his CONCERT will take place on Tuesday next, 3d of May. To begin precisely at two o’clock. Full particulars are announced in the bills.

John Bull (May 1, 1831): 137.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE.

SCHEME of Mr MOSCHELES’ MORNING CONCERT, on

TUESDAY NEXT, May 3, 1831 to begin at Two o’clock precisely.

PART I.

Overture           ..           ..           (Oberon)           ..           ..           ..           ..           Weber.
Duetto, Signor De Begnis and Signor Rubini 
THE RECOLLECTIONS of DENMARK, a Grand Fantasia with 
     Orchestral Accompaniments, Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles. 
Duetto, Madame Puzzi and Miss Masson           ..          (Semiramide)     .. Rossini.
Scena ed Aria, Signor Rubini 
Fantasie à la Tirolienne, French Horn, Mr. Puzzi           ..           ..           ..           Costa.
A NEW GRAND TRIO CONCERTANTE,* composed expressly 
    for the occasion. Piano-forte, Violin, and Violoncello, Messrs. 
    Moscheles. F. Cramer, and Lindley                ..           ..           ..           ..           Moscheles.
Grand Scena (MS.), Miss Inverarity, comp. expressly for the occasion.Murray.

PART II.

(By particular desire). The Fantasia Concertante on a favourite Ro- 
     mance of Blangini, for Voice, Harp, Horn, and Piano-forte, Made. 
     Puzzi, Miss E. Bisset, Messrs. Puzzi and Moscheles                ..           ..           Moscheles.
Duetto, Signor Rubini and Signor De Begnis, “Fin che al mar”                 ..           De Begnis.
Ballad, Miss Cramer, “The Soldier’s Tear”                     ..           ..           ..           A. Lee
Fantasia on a Bavarian Air, Flute, Mr. Böhm (Principal Flute to  
     The King of Bavaria)            ..           ..            ..           ..           ..           ..           Böhm
Aria, Miss Masson, “Se m;abbandoni” (Nitocri)                ..           ..           Mercadante
NAPOLEON’S MIDNIGHT REVIEW, a new MS. Cantata, Mr. 
     Parry, Jun. (first time of performance)            ..           ..           ..           ..           Neukomm
EXTEMPORANEOUS PERFORMANCE on the Piano-forte, by 
     Mr. Moscheles, on which occasion he requests any of the Company 
     to give him a written Theme to perform on. 

Tickets 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, No. 3, Chester-place, Regent’s Park: at the Box-office, King’s Theatre; and at the Principal Music Shops—An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Moscheles.

*This work will be published on the day of the Concert, and is to be had of Mr. Moscheles only. 

The Morning Post (May 2, 1831): 3.

DE BEGNIS has composed a Buffa Duetto, which is to be sung [sic] by RUBINI and himself at MOSCHELES’ Concert to-morrow. The composer created great amusement at the rehearsal by the extraordinary rapidity with which he articulated a part of it.

Reviews

The Globe and Traveller (May 4, 1831): 2.

MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.—At the concert given yesterday, by this celebrated pianoforte-player, there was a very numerous attendance, and  his performances were much and deservedly applauded, especially in a new Concertante trio with F. Cramer and Lindley, in which was introduced an imitation of Scotch music. He performed the Cossack Melody in a most masterly style, a piece which was handed to him by one of the company. Miss Cramer sang “The Soldier’s Tear” in a very chaste manner. De Begnis’ new Duetto with Rubini was encored. Madame Puzzi, Miss Inverarity, and Miss Masson, gave great satisfaction. Mr. Parry, jun. sang a MS. Cantata, called “Napoleon’s Midnight Review,” composed by the Chevalier Neukomm, the words translated from the German of Baron Zedlitz by Mr. W. Ball. It is a composition of the highest order. 

The Morning Post (May 4, 1831): 3.

MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.

This eminent pianoforte-player had a very numerous attendance at his Concert yesterday, and his performance was loudly and deservedly applauded, particularly a new Concertante Trio with F. CRAMER and LINDLEY, in which was introduced a very characteristic imitation of Scotch music. His extemporaneous performance on a Cossack Melody, which was handed to him from one of the company, was masterly and ingenious. Miss CRAMER sang The Soldier’s Tear in a very chaste manner. DE BEGNIS new Duetto with RUBINI was encored. Madame PUZZI, Miss INVERARITY, and Miss MASSON, gave great satisfaction. Mr. PARRY, Jun., sang a MS. Cantata called Napoleon’s Midnight Review, composed by the Chevalier NEUKOMM, the words translated from the German of Baron ZEDLITZ by Mr. W. BALL. It is a composition of the very first order, replete with beautiful yet scientific modulations, and transitions which a master-hand alone could have accomplished without trespassing on the laws of harmony A greater compliment could not have been paid to the talent of so young a man than that such an erudite writer as NEUKOMM should request him to sing a production of this profound nature, and, as MOSCHELES justly observed, it may be considered a passport to him into the musical world. We should like to hear this Cantata at the Philharmonic Concert, where its beauties would be truly appreciated.

The Spectator (May 7, 1831): 449.

MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.

NOTWITHSTANDING the disadvantage which all benefit concerts have to encounter, in consequence of the absence of families from town, and the concentration of public attention on one object, Mr. MOSCHELES’ concert, on Tuesday morning, was numerously attended. This distinguished performer habitually displays industry and exertion in the getting-up of his selection. His activity is not always well-directed; but it is preferable to the sluggishness of some professors, who seem to act upon the principle that any thing will do for a benefit concert. His own playing was the principal feature in the scheme; and, although somewhat too often introduced, and too much protracted, it is always a treat of no common order to those who can appreciate its excellence. RUBINI was the chief vocal attraction; and we confess that, in the concert-room, he disappointed us. His song, an aria by SIGISMOND, was as meagre a composition as we ever heard; and his incessant alternations of forte and pianissimo reminded us of the use which an unskilful organist would make of his swell-pedal. We long to hear him encounter some classical song; and we hope that, it the next Philharmonic, this wish will be gratified. The Fantasia Concertante, for voice, harp, horn, and pianoforte, ought to be scouted by all singers. The idea of lowering the supremacy of the human voice to the level of a mere instrument, is so absurd, so degrading, that it is surprising a singer can be found to submit to it. We blushed for English music, seeing HUMMEL and several foreign artists in the room, that the only specimen of its school was a trumpery ballad of Mr. A. LEE. Surely this cannot be an act of “malice aforethought” on the part of MOSCHELES, in order to hold us up to the scorn and derision of his countrymen. Mr. BOHM played a clever fantasia on the flute: his execution is neat, but his tone wants the brilliancy and the power of NICHOLSON’S.

The Harmonicon, vol. 9 (May 1831): 153.

MR. MOSCHELES’,

Opera Concert Room, Tuesday Morning, May 3d.

Mr. Moscheles gave his interesting ‘Recollections of Denmark,’ reviewed in our last April number, which were sure to please; but we were particularly gratified by his “New Grand Trio Concertante, in four movements, in which is introduced a Scherzo in the Scotch style, composed for this occasion for piano-forte, violin, and violoncello, performed by himself, with Messrs. F. Cramer and Lindley. This is a composition of a high order, and we hope will be frequently heard. Mr. Böhm, principal flute to the King of Bavaria, performed a fantasia with great ability; and Signor Puzzi one on the French horn, which we hardly need say was as perfect as the nature of the instrument would admit. Miss Inverarity sang a ‘Grand Scena (MS.), composed expressly for this occasion by Mr. Murray,’ the bill tells us. But surely the composer was not aware that throughout the whole of this he would expose the worst parts of her voice, by keeping her on the strain in high notes. Miss Cramer was not well advised in choosing Mr. A. Lee’s song. Mr. Parry, jun., had the honour to sing, being its first time of performance, ‘Napoleon’s Midnight Review,’ a new MS. Cantata of the highest possible merit, to which we shall shortly turn more of our attention. Madame Puzzi, Miss Masson, and Signori Rubini and De Begnis, also assisted on this occasion. Mr. Cramer conducted.