Ignaz Moscheles’ Benefit Concert
London: New Argyll Rooms—Time: Evening
Tickets: 10s. 6d.
Programme
| Part I | ||
| Overture, Euryanthe | Weber | |
| Duet | Signora Benini, Signor Curioni | Rossini |
| Piano Concerto No.4 in E major (first time in the country) | Mrs. Moscheles | Hummel |
| Recit. and Air (in German) | Mme Caradori-Allan | Weber |
| Flute Variations incl. ‘There’s nae luck about the House’ (composed expressly for the occasion) | Mr. Fürstenau | Fürstenau |
| Serenade, ‘Morning around is beaming’ | Miss Goodall | J. A. Wade |
| Concertante for two Violoncellos | Messrs. Lindley, Lindley jun. | Lindley |
| From Il Turco in Italia: Quintet | Mme Caradori-Allan, Miss Goodall, Signors de Begnis, Pellegrini, Torri | Rossini |
| Part II | ||
| Concertante for two Horns incl. ‘God Save the King’ | Messrs. Schunke, Schunke | Schunke |
| From L’ Italiana in Algeri: Cavatina | Mme Cornega | Rossini |
| Piano Fantasia, The Recollections of Ireland with Orchestral Accompaniments (composed expressly for the occasion) | Mrs. Moscheles | Moscheles |
| From Der Freischütz: Scene | Mr. Braham | Weber |
| Violin Fantasia | Mr. Kiesewetter | Mayseder |
| Duet, ‘My dearest love’ | Miss Betts, Mr. Phillips | Horsley |
| Glee for Three Voices, ‘The merry Gypsies’ | Miss Goodall, Mr. Horncastle, Mr. Phillips | T. Welsh |
| Principal Vocalists: Mesdames Caradori-Allan, Cornega, Miss Betts, Miss Goodall, Signora Bellini; Messrs. Braham, Horncastle, Phillips, Signors de Begnis, Torri, Pellegrini |
| Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. Fürstenau, Kiesewetter, Lindley, Lindley jun. Moscheles, Schunke, Schunke |
| Leader: Mr. Franz Cramer; Conductor: Sir George Smart Baron Carl Maria von Weber will conduct his pieces |
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Programme Notes: The rehearsal took place at 11 o’clock.
[C. M. von Weber’s Diary A063496]
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Moscheles: ‚Kiesewetter spielte schön wie immer ohne dass ich jedoch ein Wort mit ihm gewechselt hätte, da ich die Art, in welcher er kurz vor dem Konzert die Bezahlung von 10 Guineen für diese Production verlangte, nur durch eine kurze Bejahung und das Abbrechen freundschaftlicher Beziehungen zu erwidern verstand. Der grosse Zudrang zu dem Konzert war die Ursache, dass sogar die königliche Loge sich füllte, anstatt für den Fürsten Esterhazy als Patron des Konzertes reserviert zu bleiben… Auch hochgestellt Personen der musikalischen Aristokratie mussten wegen Mangel an Platz den Saal verlassen‘.
AML I, 118.
Charlotte: ‘These Recollections of Ireland, heard for the first time in London, were warmly received at his concert’.
RMM, 80.
Letter: Carl Maria von Weber to Caroline von Weber
[London, 7 April, 4 Uhr]
…Heute Morgen habe ich nun schon Probe von Moscheles seinem Concert gehabt, Ouverture Euryanthe und die Szene die ich für die Milder geschrieben habe, gesungen von der Caradori. deutsch. Das nimmt denn alles viel Zeit weg. Heute Abend nun das Concert selbst, Morgen 2 Proben, und die Overture will doch auch ausgeschrieben sein.
[Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin—Preußischer Kulturbesitz (D-B): Weberiana Cl. V (Mappe XVIII), Abt. 4 A, Nr. 13 A.]
Letter: Ignaz Moscheles to Max Maria von Weber
Leipzig den 15. Sept. 1861
….10.März….Er [Carl Maria von Weber] versprach mir, die Direction eigener Compositionen in meinem Concerte zu übernehmen.
… Am 7. April unterstützte mich W. freundschaftlichst in meinem Concerte in den Argyll-Rooms mit seinem bezaubernden Dirigentenstab bei mehreren seiner Werke, und unser Freund Sir G. Smart dirigirte den übrigen Theil des Programms. Ich spielte diesen Abend Hummel’s Es dur Concert aus dem Manuscript mit geringem Erfolg. Glücklicher ging es mir mit dem ersten Vortrag meiner Fantasie “The Recollections of Ireland”, und W. bekomplimentirte mich auf’s Schmeichelhafteste. Das beiliegende Blatt enthält einige Details über W.’s Mitwirkung. Daß ich W. einen überfüllten Saal (mit 1100 Personen) zu verdanken hatte, ist natürlich.
[Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin—Preußischer Kulturbesitz (D-B): Weberiana Cl. V (Mappe XVIII), Abt. 4 A, Nr. 13 A.]
Advertisements
The Literary Gazette; and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. (March 18, 1826): 176.
New Argyll Rooms.
MR. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce that his CONCERT will take place on Friday, April the 7th, on which occasion he will be assisted by the most eminent Performers. M. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his newest Compositions.
The Times (March 18, 1826): 1.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that his CONCERT will take place at the above Rooms on Friday, the 7th of April, when he will be assisted by the most eminent performers, both vocal and instrumental. Leader of the band Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart. Mr. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his compositions on that occasion.
John Bull (March 19, 1826): 89.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr MOSCHELES has the honor to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that his CONCERT will take place at the above rooms on FRIDAY, the 7th of April, when he will be assisted by the most eminent performers, both vocal and instrumental. Leader Mr. F. Cramer: Conductor, Sir G. Smart. M. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his compositions on that occasion.—Particulars will be duly announced.
The Morning Post (March 20, 1826): 1.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS—Under the immediate Patronage of his Serene Highness Prince Esterhazy.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, April 7th, 1826, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allen, Madame Cornega, Miss Goodall, Miss Betts, and Madame Benini; Mr. Braham, Signor Curioni, Signor Torri, Mr. Welsh, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Phillips; and Signor De Begnis. Mr. Fiirstenau [sic], on the Flute: Mr. Lindley, Violoncello; Mr. Schuncke and his Brother, Horns; Mr. Kiesewetter is engaged to perform on the Violin. Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto, by Hummel, MS. (first time in this country); a new Fantasia, MS. entitled “The Recollections of Ireland;” and an extempore Fantasia. Leader of the Band. Mr. F. Cramer. Conductor, Sir George Smart. Mr. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his newest compositions. Tickets, Half-a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles’, 77, Norton-street. Portland-place; and at the principal Music Shops.
The Morning Chronicle (March 23, 1826): 1.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Under the immediate Patronage of his Serene Highness Prince Esterhazy.—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, April 7. 1826. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Cornega, Miss Goodall, Miss Betts, and Madame Benini. Mr. Braham, Signor Curioni, Signor Torri, Mr. Welsh, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Phillips, and Signor De Begnis; Mr. Furstenau, on the Flute. Mr. Lindley, Violoncello. Mr. Schunk and his Brother, Horns; Mr. Kiesewetter is engaged to perform on the Violin. Mr. Moscheles will perform a New Concerto by Hummel, MS. (first time in this country); a New Fantasia (MS.) entitled ‘The Recollections of Ireland’ and an Extempore Fantasia. Leader of the Band. Mr. F. Cramer: Conductor, Sir George Smart. Mr. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his newest compositions.—Tickets, Half a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton street. Portland place: and at the principal Music Shops.
The Times (March 24, 1826): 1.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS, under the immediate patronage of his Serene Highness Prince Esterhazy.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on Friday, April 7, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allen, Madame Cornega, Miss Goodall, Miss Betts, and Madame Bonini. Mr. Braham, Signor Curioni, Mr. Welsh, Signor Torri, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Phillips, and Signor De Begnis; Mr. Furstenau, on the Flute; Mr. Lindley, Violoncello; Mr. Schunke and his Brother, Horns. Mr. Kiesewetter is engaged to perform on the Violin. Mr. Moscheles will perform a new Concerto by Hummel (M.S.) first time in this country; a new Fantasia (M.S.), entitled “The Recollections of Ireland,” and an extempore Fantasia. Leader of the Band. Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Mr. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his newest compositions. Tickets, half a guinea each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton street. Portland place, and at the principal music shops.
John Bull (March 19, 1826): 89.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Mr MOSCHELES has the honor to acquaint the Nobility and Gentry, that his CONCERT will take place at the above rooms on FRIDAY, the 7th of April, when he will be assisted by the most eminent performers, both vocal and instrumental. Leader Mr. F. Cramer: Conductor, Sir G. Smart. M. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to conduct some of his compositions on that occasion.—Particulars will be duly announced.
John Bull (March 26, 1826): 97.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—Under the immediate Patronage of His Serene Highness PRINCE ESTERHAZY.—Mr. MOSCHELES has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends in general, that his CONCERT will take place on FRIDAY, April 7th. 1826, at the above Rooms. The following eminent Performers have kindly promised their assistance:—Madame Caradori Allan, Madame Cornega, Miss Goodall, Miss Betts, and Madame Benini: Mr. Braham, Signor Curioni, Signor Torri, Mr. Welsh, Mr. Hawes, Mr. Phillips, and Signor De Begnis. Mr. Fürstenau, on the Flute; Mr. Lindley, Violoncello; Mr. Schuncke and his Brother, Horns; Mr. Kiesewetter is engaged to perform on the Violin. Mr. Moscheles will perform a New Concerto by Hummel, (MS.) (first time in this Country) a New Fantasia (MS.) entitled “The Recollections of Ireland;” and an Extempore Fantasia. Leader of the Band. Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Sir George Smart. Mr. Carl Maria Von Weber has kindly consented to counduct [sic] some of his newest compositions.
Tickets, Half a-Guinea each, to be had of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street. Portland-place: and at the principal Music Shops.
The Morning Chronicle (April 1, 1826): 1.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—SCHEME of Mr. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT, on Friday next, April 7.—Part I. Overture to Euryanthe; Weber—Duetto, Madame Bonini [sic] and Signor Curioni; Rossini; New Concerto (MS.), Grand Piano-forte (first time in this country), Mr. Moscheles; Hummel—Recitative and Air (to be sang with German words), Madame Caradori Allan; Weber—New Variations (MS.), Flute. Mr. Furstenau, on a popular Scotch Air (composed expressly for this occasion; Furstenau—Serenade, Miss Goodall, ‘Morning around is beaming;’ J. A. Wade—Concertante, two Violoncellos, Mr Lindley and Mr. Lindley, jun: Lindley—Quintetto, Madame Caradori, Miss Goodall, Signor Torri, Signor Pellegrini, and Signor De Begnis (Il Turco in Italia): Rossini.—Part II. Concertante for two Horns, Mr. Schunke and his Brother (first appearance of the latter); Schunke—Cavatina, Madame Cornega L’Italiana in Algeri: Rossini—The Recollections of Ireland, a new Fantasia (MS.), Grand Piano-forte, Mr. Moscheles (composed expressly for this occasion): Moscheles—Grand Scena, Mr. Braham (from Der Freischutz): Weber—Fantasia, Violin, Mr. Kiesewetter; Mayseder—Duet, Miss Betts and Mr. Phillips, My dearest love, Horsley, M.B.—Glee, Miss Goodall, Mr. Horncastle, and Mr. Phillips, ‘The merry Gypsies;’ T. Welsh: Instrumental Finale; Haydn—The above Pieces, composed by Carl Maria Von Weber, will be performed under his own direction.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had at the principal Music Shops ; and of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street. Portland place.
John Bull (April 2, 1826): 105.
NEW ARGYLL ROOMS.—SCHEME of Mr. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT, on FRIDAY, April 7th, 1826.
| PART I.—Overture to Euryanthe .. .. .. | Weber. |
| Duetto, Madame Bonini [sic] and Signor Curioni .. .. | Rossini. |
| New Concerto (MS.) Grand Piano-forte (first time in this country) | |
| Mr. Moscheles .. .. .. .. | Hummel |
| Recit. and Air (to be sung [sic] with German words), Mad. Caradori Allan | Weber. |
| New Variations (MS.), Flute, Mr. Fürstenau, on a popular Scotch | |
| Air (composed expressly for this occasion) .. .. | Fürstenau. |
| Serenade, Miss Goodall, “Morning around is beaming” .. | J. A. Wade. |
| Concertante, two Violoncellos, Mr Lindley and Mr. Lindley, jun. | Lindley. |
| Quintetto, Madame Caradori Allan, Miss Goodall, Signor Torri, | |
| Signor Pellegrini, and Signor De Begnis (Il Turco in Italia) | Rossini. |
| PART II.—Concertante for two Horns, Mr. Schunke and his | |
| Brother (first appearance of the latter) .. .. | Schuncke. |
| Cavatina, Madame Cornega (L’Italiana in Algeri) .. | Rossini. |
| The Recollections of Ireland, a new Fantasia (MS.), Grand Piano- | |
| forte, Mr. Moscheles (composed expressly for this occasion) | Moscheles. |
| Grand Scena, Mr. Braham (From Der Freischutz) .. | Weber. |
| Fantasia, Violin, Mr. Kiesewetter .. .. .. | Mayseder. |
| Duet, Miss Betts and Mr. Phillips, “My dearest love.” | Horsley, M. B. |
| Glee, Miss Goodall, Mr. Horncastle, and Mr. Phillips, ‘The Merry | |
| Gypsies.” . T. Welsh.——Instrumental Finale .. | Haydn. |
The above Pieces, composed by CARL MARIA VON WEBER, will be performed under his own direction.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had at the principal Music-shops, and of Mr. Moscheles, 77, Norton-street. Portland-place.
The Morning Chronicle (April 7, 1826): 1.
[Same as issued in The Morning Chronicle on April 7]
The Harmonicon, vol. IV (April 1826): 86.
Mr. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT takes place at the New Argyll Rooms, on the 7th of April, under the patronage of Prince Esterhazy. Carl Maria von Weber is to conduct the performance of some of his own works, and the principal Foreign and English singers are engaged.
Reviews
The Times (April 8, 1826): 3.
MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.
Mr. Moscheles gave his annual concert last night at the Argyll-rooms, the spacious area of which was crowded to overflow with fashionable company, musical connoisseurs, and the leading members of the profession. As a performer on the pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles must be placed in the very first rank of his art; and if we consider the variety of power he displays, there are few names, indeed, which deserve to stand on the same level with his. In the neatness, and rapidity of his execution he leaves nothing to be desired, and combines with those qualities a graceful elegance of expression which was considered a novelty in the art till others acquired it by imitating him, and by the practice of his compositions. As a composer, too, he must be allowed to possess great talent, and his management of the fanciful embroidery of a simple subject, without destroying the melody, forms in him a peculiar merit. His first piece in the performances of last night was a MS. concerto, by Hummel, played for the first time in this country. As a composition with the exception of the slow movement, it was below mediocrity, and the accompaniments, in the true German style, too often overpowered and destroyed the brilliancy of the principal instrument. In the second act of the concert Mr. Moscheles, however, gave a piece in which his full talent both as a composer and performer was displayed. He designates it his “Recollections of Ireland; a fantasia for the piano-forte, with orchestral accompaniments.” The plan of the composition, if it may be said to have a plan, is wild and irregular. Like the bee roving from flower to flower, he snatches in succession well-known beautiful national airs of the sister kingdom, and clothes them, without destroying their beauty, in the richest yet most characteristic decoration. Each passage confessed the hand of the master, and the performance, which was just of the proper length to keep the attention unimpaired, was honoured at its conclusion with the most lively applause. But Mr. Moscheles did not, as other great professors have done, trust to himself for the sole attraction. M. Von Weber, who presided together with Sir. G. Smart, conducted the orchestra in several of his own compositions, consisting of the noble overture to his opera of Euryanthe, equally striking and original, though less known than the celebrated overture to Freischutz; an air, with recitative, charmingly sung, by Madame Caradori; and a grand Scene from Freischutz, by Mr. Braham. M. Von Weber did not himself perform, but directed by his hand the movement of the orchestra, the spirit and precision of which evinced the animation his presence inspired. A Concertante for two violoncellos, by the celebrated Lindley and his son was interesting, from the relationship of the performers, and the anxious desire evinced by the veteran to raise the estimation of his pupil with the public to the same rank as his own. Mr. Furstenau gave some variations to a Scotch air on the flute, with distinctness and rapidity of articulation more remarkable than the truth of his intonation. The second part was opened by a Concertante for two horns by the well-known Schunke and his brother (the first appearance of the latter), which was cleverly acted, but inefficient. That instrument must not be allowed to desert its station in the orchestra for concerto playing, to which its mechanism is wholly inadequate. A fantasia on the violin by Mr. Kiesewetter; a cavatina from Rossini’s opera of I’Italian in Algeri, finely sung by Madame Cornega; with some gless and concerted pieces, in which Madame Caradori, Miss Goodall, Miss Betts, Signors Torri, Pellegrini, and De Begnis performed, completed the bill of fare for the night; and ample as it was, none of the audience appeared to have “excess of it.”
The Morning Post (April 10, 1826): 2.
MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.
The Argyll Rooms were crowded on Friday night, and the performance, which was of the first order, commenced with Weber’s Overture to Euryanthe, the composer marking the time with his usual animation. Then came the great object of attraction. MOSCHELES, who was loudly greeted; he performed a MS. Concerto of HUMMEL’S, in the most masterly manner. The composition is by no means an erudite one, but of a light and showy nature. The Rondo strongly reminded us of the one in GRIFFIN’S Concerto in A. Madame CARADORI sung a Recitative and Air of WEBER’S, with German words, which were all Greek to us.
Mr. FURSTENAU played, “There’s nae luck about the House” with variations on the Flute, and Miss GOODALL sung “Morning around us” highly to the gratification of the company. The next treat in order was a Concertante Duet for Violoncellos, by LINDLEY and his son, who, on coming forward, received a hearty welcome, and their performance was a very superior one, each executing the same passages (as implied by the word Concertante) with consummate skill, taste and expression; they were rewarded with shouts of applause. We hear that The Lindley (for he certainly is unrivalled), will perform a new Concerto on Thursday night at his own benefit. After a Quintetto by ROSSINI, the Messrs. SCHUNCKE performed God save the King, with variations on two horns, in an exquisite manner. MOSCHELES made his appearance a second time, and performed, what he termed, “Recollections of Ireland”—a tribute to that hospitable spot, for the kindness he received when he visited it. After an introduction, he played “The last Rose of Summer,” then “Garry Owen,” and “St. Patrick’s Day,” in a delightful manner; but the denouement quite astonished his hearers, for he actually played the “Last Rose of Summer” with his right hand, and “St. Patrick’s Day” with his left, as a bass, then he brought in portions of the “Garry Owen.” It is needless to add, that his efforts were crowned with unqualified success.
BRAHAM sung the grand Scena from Frieschulz [sic] in his best style; KIESEWETTER performed a Fantasia on the violin exquisitely; Miss BETTS and Mr. PHILLIPS gave HORSLEY’S pretty duet, “My dearest Love,” with much taste; WELSH’S Gipsy Glee followed; and this truly great musical treat concluded with a short movement by HAYDN, performed by a most excellent Band, lead by Mr. F. CRAMER, and conducted by Sir G. SMART.
Saunders’s News-Letter (April 11, 1826): 1.
Mr. Moschelles gave his annual concert last night, and had a very crowded attendance. He was assisted by Von Weber and other eminent professors.
Dublin Morning Register (April 12, 1826): 4.
MR. MOSCHELES’ CONCERT.
Mr. Moscheles gave his annual concert on Friday night at the Argyll-rooms, the spacious area of which was crowded to overflow with fashionable company, musical connoisseurs, and the leading members of the profession. In the second act of the concert Mr. Moscheles, however, gave a piece in which his full talent both as a composer and performer was displayed. He designates it his “Recollections of Ireland; a fantasia for the piano-forte, with orchestral accompaniments.” The plan of the composition, if it may be said to have a plan, is wild and irregular. Like the bee roving from flower to flower, he snatches in succession well known beautiful national airs of the sister kingdom, and clothes them, without destroying their beauty, is the richest yet most characteristic decoration. Each passage confessed the band of the master, and the performance, which was just of the proper length to keep the attention unimpaired, was honoured at its conclusion with the most lively applause. But Mr. Moscheles did not, as other great professors have done, trust to himself for the sole attraction. M. Von Weber, who presided together with Sir T. Smart, conducted the orchestra in several of his own compositions, consisting of the noble overture to his opera of Euryanthe, equally striking and original, though less known than the celebrated overture to Freischutz; an air with, recitative, charmingly sung, by Madame Caradori; and a grand scene from Freischutz, by Braham. M. Von Weber did not himself perform, but directed by his hand the movement of the orchestra, the spirit and precision of which evinced the animation of his presence inspired.
The Literary Gazette; and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. (April 15, 1826): 235.
MR. MOSCHELES’S concert, on the 7th, was very numerously and fashionably attended, and must have produced him a handsome benefit. With the exception of Mad. Bonini, all the principal performers promised in the bills actually made their appearance, and thus the concert proved one of the most satisfactory that we have lately been in the habit of witnessing in this respect. The chances are generally that two out of three first-rate, or self-fancied first-rate, singers (agreeably to the present system) do not attend, but dismiss with an apology a room or a theatre full of company, who have paid their money to hear them. We never heard Moscheles to greater advantage; it seemed as if, not satisfied with having reached the highest pitch in execution and in bravura, he now strove to be also foremost as a player of feeling. The fantasia, Recollections of Ireland, one of his happiest compositions, he played in a manner than which it is hardly possible to conceive any thing more finished.
Saunders’s News-Letter (April 17, 1826): 1.
Moschelles, at his recent Concert in London, produced a new Fantasia, which he called “Recollections of Ireland”.
Zeitung für die elegante Welt (April 21, 1826): 623.
Aus London, den 3.April
…Die Ouvertüre zur Euryanthe wurde mit entschiedenem Beifall in dem großen Konzert, welches Moscheles gab, vom Meister selbst [Carl Maria von Weber], der seinem alten Freunde diese Gefälligkeit nicht abschlagen wollte, dirigit. Bei deisem Konzert fang auch eine Engländerin zum ersten Mal eine deutsche Arie in deutscher Sprache.
Leipziger Zeitung (April 26, 1826): 1114-1115.
Unter den Londoner Concerten, in welchen englische und dremde Virtuosen diesen Frühling mit eiander gewetteifert haben, zeichnete sich keines mehr aus, als das, welches Hr. Moscheles am 7.. in den Argyll Rooms gab. Außer dem Concertgeben, dessen Meisterspiel ganz Europa kennt, dirigirte C. M. v. Weber die Aufführung mehrerer seiner Compositionen, und Hr.Kiesewetter, Prof. der Londoner k. Akademie und Mitglied der philharmonischen Gesellschaft, trug eine Solopartie vor, die den allgemeinsten Beifall erwarb.
Der Oesterreichische Beobachter (April 29, 1826): 503.
Unter den Londoner Concerten, in welchen englische und dremde Virtuosen diesen Frühling mit einander gewetteifert haben, zeichnete sich keines mehr aus, als das, welches Hr. Moscheles am 7. D. M. in den Argyll-Rooms gab. Außer dem Concertgeben, dessen Meisterspiel ganz Europa kennt, dirigirte C. M. v. Weber die Aufführung mehrerer seiner Compositionen, und Hr.Kiesewetter, Professor der Königlichen musikalischen Akademie und Mitglied der philharmonischen Gesellschaft, trug eine Solo-Parthie vor, die den allgemeinsten Beifall erwarb.
Laibacher Beitung (May 5, 1826): 143.
Unter den Londoner Concerten, in welchen englisch und fremde Virtuosen diesen Frühling mit einander gewetteifert haben, zeichnete sich keines mehr aus, als das, welches Hr. Moscheles am 7. d. M. in der Argyll Rooms gab.
Eos, Zeitschrift zur Erheiterung und Belehrung (May 10, 1826): 276.
Der berühmte Clavierspieler Moscheles ist jetzt zu London und hast vor Kurzem ein Conzert gegeben, worin Carl Maria von Weber einige seiner neusten Composition selbst dirigirte.
The Harmonicon, vol. IV (June 1826): 131.
Mr. MOSCHELES’,—Friday, April 7th, at the Argyll Rooms. Mr. Moscheles performed a new MS. concerto, by Hummel; and a fantasia of his own, entitled The Recollections of Ireland, with orchestral accompaniments, composed for the occasion. Both of these were much applauded, but the latter, in which some beautiful Hibernian airs are introduced, excited the most lively pleasure. The overture to Euryanthe, and two vocal pieces from the Freischütz—sung by Madame Caradori and Mr. Braham—were performed under the direction of M. von Weber. Mr. Lindley played a solo; M. Fürstenau some variations on the flute, and M. Kiesewetter a fantasia on the violin. There was also some good vocal music, and the room was crowded to excess.
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