7 July 1834

Signor Curioni’s Grand Morning Concert

London: Concert Room, King’s Theatre—Time: Morning, Half Past One o’Clock

Tickets: 10s. 6d., Boxes available

✗Programme

*From Norma: A SelectionMlle GrisiBellini
*DuetMlle Grisi, Signor Curioni 
*DuetMiss Waters, Mr. Begrez 
*Flute SoloMr. Nicholson 
*Harp Variations on the march of OtelloMr. BochsaBochsa
*Horn FantasiaSignor Puzzi 
*From L’ Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato: Air, ‘Let me wander not  unseen’ Handel
*From Mosè in Egitto: Quartet, ‘Mi manca la voce’Mme Knitherland, [?], [?], [?]Rossini
*Morceau Ossianique for Eight HarpsMiss C. Bell (second time of performance) Miss S. Miles, Mrs. Belville, Messrs. Bochsa, J. Elston, Evans, G. Hammond, MackenzieBochsa
*Panorama Musical, a Fantastic SketchMr. BochsaBochsa
*Piano Duet ConcertanteMessrs. Herz, Moscheles 
*From Il matrimonio segreto: Duet, ‘Se fiato in corpo avete’Signors de Begnis, TamburiniCimarosa
*Violin ConcertoComtesse Parravicini (first appearance in the country)Rode
*From Anna Bolena: Aria, ‘Vivi tu’Signor IvanoffDonizetti
*Ballad, ‘Woman’Piano and Voice: Mr. PhillipsWithers
Part I  
Symphony, Jupiter, Movement I Mozart
From La gazza ladra: Aria, ‘Il mio piano è preparato’Signor TamburiniRossini
Principal Vocalists: Comtesse Parravicini, Mesdames Caradori-Allan, Knitherland, Stockhausen, Mlle Grisi, Miss Bruce, Miss Masson, Miss Novello, Miss Seguin, Miss Waters, Miss Woodyatt, Mrs. Bishop, Signora Antoni, Signora Salvi; Messrs. Begrez, Phillips, Sapio, Seguin, Signors Adriani (first time of appearance), Brizzi, de Begnis Curioni, Giubilei, Ivanoff, Tamburini, Zuchelli
Principal Instrumentalists: Miss C. Bell, Miss S. Miles, Mrs. Belville; Messrs. Bochsa, J. Elston, Evans, G. Hammond, Herz, Mackenzie, Moscheles, Nicholson, Phillips, Signor Puzzi
Leaders: Signor Paolo Spagnoletti and Mr. Nicolas Mori; 
Conductor: Mr. Henry Bishop and Signor Michael Costa

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Programme Notes: Signor Ivanoff would have sang Rossini’s duet from Ricciardo e Zoraide ‘Donale a questo core’ with Signor Rubini. However due to the indisposition of Signor Rubini, he sang ‘Vivi tu’ instead. 

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Great Concert Rooms, King’s Theatre

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SIGR. CURIONI

Respectfully announced to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that, INSTEAD OF HIS

ANNUAL DRAMATIC BENEFIT, he will, this year, give a

GRAND MORNING CONCERT

WHICH WILL TAKE PLACE ON

MONDAY, JULY7,

ON A MOST SPLENDID SCALE,

TO COMMENCE PRECISELY AT HALF-PAST ONE O’CLOCK..

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PRINCIPAL VOCAL PERFORMERS.

Mademoiselle GIULIETTA GRISI,

Madame STOCKHAUSEN,

Madame CARADORI ALLAN.

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Mrs. H. R. BISHOP,       Mrs. E. SEGUIN,

Miss CLARA NOVELLO,

Miss BRUCE,       Miss WOODYATT.

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Signora DEGLI ANTONI,        Madame FERON,

Madame KYNTHERLAND,    Signora SALVI,

Miss MASSON,    Miss WATERS.

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Signor RUBINI, and Signor CURIONI,

Mr. SAPIO,          Signor BEGREZ,

AND

Signor IVANOFF.

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Signor TAMBURINI,

Signor ZUCHELLI,        Mr. H. PHILLIPS,

Signor GIUBILEI,          Mr. E. SEGUIN,

AND

Signor DE BEGNIS.

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In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season,) a selection from Bellini’s admired opera

NORMA

By Mademoiselle GRISI and other eminent Vocalists.

Mr. HENRI HERZ and Mr. MOSCHELES

WILL perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two grand Pianofortes.

Mr. BOCHSA

(To comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the SECOND AND 

LAST TIME this season, the following pieces, in which all his New Harp Effects will be introduced;

BRILLIANT VARIATIONS ON THE FAVORITE MARCH FROM ROSSINI’S OTELLO,

WITH ORCHESTRAL ACCOMPANIMENTS;

Panorama Musical.

A Fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time!

THE SPECIMENS INTRODUCED ARE FROM THE WORKS OF

William Damon, Bird, Henry Lawes, Morley, Corelli, Purcell, Handel, Dr. Arne, Haydn,

Mozart, Beethoven, Bishop, Rossini, Weber, and Auber;

AND A

Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps!!!

With his Pupils, Miss CHRISTINA BELL (her second public performance), Miss S. MILES, and Mrs. BELVILLE,

Mr. G. HAMMOND Mr. MACKENZIE, Mr. J. ELSTON, and Mr. EVANS.

THE CELEBRATED

Madame LA COMTESSE PARRAVICINI

Premier Violon de son Altesse Royale de Parme et Membre de l’Académie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin,

A Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante

WITH

Mr. MORI

(THE FIRST AND ONLY TIME OF PERFORMANCE)

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Flute Solo, Mr. NICHOLSON,           Horn Solo, Signor PUZZI.

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Leaders, Messrs. SPAGNOLETTI and MORI.

Conductors, Mr. H. R. BISHOP and Signor M. COSTA.

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Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor CURIONI, 22, Great Marlborough Street; of Mr. SEGUIN, at the Box-office of the Theatre; and at all the principal Music-shops.

Signor CURIONI solicits an early application for Boxes.

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The Courier (June 27, 1834): 1.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on Monday, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past One o’Clock.

Principal Vocal Performers—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan, Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters, Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff; Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis.

In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi and other eminent Vocalists. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two Grand Pianofortes. Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello, Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time! and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps ! ! ! with seven of his Pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royal la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Academie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa.

Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box Office of the Theatre; and all the principal Music Shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Morning Post (June 27, 1834): 1.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on MONDAY, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past One o’Clock. Principal Vocal Performers—Mdlle. Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff; Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired Opera “Norma,” by Mdlle. Grisi and other eminent vocalists. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two Grand Pianofortes. Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s “Otello;” Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with seven of his pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royal la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Academie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, Νο. 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box Office of the Theatre; and at all the Principal Music Shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Court Journal: Gazette of the Fashionable World, vol. 6, (June 28, 1834): 462.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the GREAT CONCERT ROOM, on MONDAY, JULY 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past one o’clock. Principal Vocal Performers—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan. Mrs H. R. Bishop, Mrs E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters. Signor Rubini, and Signor Curioni, Mr Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff. Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis.—In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season) a selection from Bellini’s admired opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi and other eminent Vocalists.—Mr Henri Herz and Mr Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two grand Pianofortes.—Mr Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello, with Orchestral Accompaniments; Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time! and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps ! ! ! with Seven of his Pupils.—The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Paravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royale la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Académie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante with Mr Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr Nicholson. Horn solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor CURIONI, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr Seguin, at the Box-office of the Theatre; and at all the principal Music-shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Times (June 28, 1830): 2.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the nobility, gentry, his pupils, and the public, that, instead of his annual dramatic benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on Monday, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past 1 o’clock. Principal vocal performers:—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antonj, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff, Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begni. In the course of the concert (and for the first and only time this season) a selection from Bellini’s admired opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi and other eminent vocalists. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite duet on two grand pianofortes. Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant variations on the favourite march from Rossini’s Otello, with orchestral accompaniments; Panorama Musical, a fantastic sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time, and a Morceaux Ossianique for 8 harps, with 7 of his pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royale la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Académie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the violin, a grand solo by Rode and a duet concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson. Horn solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the box office of the Theatre; and at all the principal music shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for boxes. 

The Observer (June 29, 1830): 2.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the nobility, gentry, his pupils, and the public, that, instead of his annual dramatic benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on MONDAY, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past One o’clock. Principal Vocal Performers:—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff, Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis.—In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired Opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi and other eminent Vocalists.—Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two grand Pianofortes.—Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello; Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various Styles of Music from the year 1500 to the present time! and a Morceauu Ossianique for Eight Harps ! ! ! with seven of his Pupils.—The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royale la Duchesse de Parme, et Membre de l’Académie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode, and a Duet Concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance).—Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn solo, Signor Puzzi.—Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori; Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box-office of the Theatre; and at all the principal Music-shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Morning Post (June 30, 1834): 1.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.—Signor CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on MONDAY, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at Half-past One o’Clock. Principal Vocal Performers—Mdlle. Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff; Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired Opera “Norma,” by Mdlle. Grisi and other eminent vocalists. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two grand Pianofortes. Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s “Otello;” Panorama Musical, a fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with seven of his pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royal la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Academie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box Office of the Theatre; and at all the Principal Music Shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for boxes. 

The Courier (July 1, 1834): 1.

[Same as issued in The Courier on June 27]

The Morning Post (July 3, 1834): 1.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.—Signor CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will, this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on MONDAY, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at Half-past One o’Clock. Principal Vocal Performers—Mdlle. Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Signor Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signor Begrez, and Signor Ivanoff; Signor Tamburini, Signor Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. In the course of the Concert (and for the first and only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired Opera “Norma,” by Mdlle. Grisi and other eminent vocalists. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season, a favourite Duet on two grand Pianofortes. Mr. Bochsa (to comply with the wish of a great number of families who could not procure seats at his last Concert) will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s “Otello;” Panorama Musical, a fantastic Sketch, intended to give an idea of the various styles of music from the year 1500 to the present time; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with seven of his Pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, Premier Violon de son Altesse Royal la Duchesse de Parme et Membre de l’Academie Royale de Vienne, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform on the Violin a Grand Solo by Rode and a Duet Concertante with Mr. Mori (the first and only time of performance). Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box Office of the Theatre; and at all the Principal Music Shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for boxes. 

Ibid., 3.

SIGNOR CURIONI’S APPROACHING CONCERT. This eminent and favourite vocalist has announced (instead of his annual dramatic benefit) a Grand Morning Concert for next Monday. We do not recollect a stronger bill of far, so less than twenty-five singer du premier ordre being engaged, besides a host of the most celebrated instrumentalists. GRISI is to sing (for the first and only time) a selection from BELLINI’S Norma; HERZ and MOSCHELES will play together for the last time; BOCHSA will repeat all the pieces he performed at his own Concert (including his brilliant Morceau Ossianique, and his interesting Panorama Musical; and last not least, La Contessa PARRAVICINI, the celebrated violinist, will perform, for the first time here, a Concerto by RODE. Of course, with so many soleils et étoiles, Signor CURIONI will have a crowded room. His Concert is the last of the season on a grand scale.

John Bull (July 6, 1834): 216.

It is expected that Signor Curioni’s Concert at the King’s Theatre, to-morrow forenoon, will be numerously attended. Not one of the eminent performers, male and female, of whom the metropolis now boasts, are to be absent, and the selection of music is admirable.

The Courier (July 3, 1834): 1.

[Same as issued in The Courier on June 27]

The Times (July 3, 1830): 3.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.—Signor CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, instead of his Annual Dramatic Benefit, he will give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, on Monday, July 7, to commence at half past 1 o’clock. Vocal Performers:—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, Madame Caradori Allan, Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antonj, Madame Feron, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signor Rubini and Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signori Begrez, Ivanoff, Tamburini, and Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. For the first and only time this season, a Selection from Bellini’s admired Opera Norma, by Mdlle. Grisi. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moschelles will perform (for the last time this season) a favourite Duet. Mr. Bochsa will repeat, (for the last time this season) the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello; Panorama Musical, a fantastic sketch; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with seven of his pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform on the Violin a grand Solo by Rode. Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson. Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the box-office of the theatre; and at all the principal music shops. 

The Court Journal: Gazette of the Fashionable World, vol. 6, (July 5, 1834): 478.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT OF THE SEASON.

SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that he will give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the GREAT CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE, on MONDAY, JULY 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at half-past one o’clock. Principal Vocal Performers—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan. Mrs H. R. Bishop, Mrs E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Waters. Signori Rubini, and Curioni, Mr Sapio, Signori Begrez, and Ivanoff. Tamburini, Zuchelli, Mr H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis.—In the course of the Concert (and for the only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi &c. &c. Mr Henri Herz and Mr Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season.—Mr Bochsa will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello; Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps ! ! ! with Seven of his Pupils.—The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Paravicini will make her first appearance in this country, and perform, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode.—Flute Solo, Mr Nicholson. Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor CURIONI, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr Seguin, at the Box-office of the Theatre; and at all the principal Music-shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Times (July 6, 1830): 6.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.—SIGNOR CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, his Pupils, and the Public, that, he will this year, give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre,TO-MORROW, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence at half past One o’clock. Vocal Performers:—Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, Madame Caradori Allan, Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt, Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Waters Signors Rubini and Curioni, Mr Sapio, Signors Begrez and Ivanoff, Tamburini, Zuchelli, Mr H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis.—In the course of the Concert for the only time this season, a selection, from Bellini’s Opera Norma, by Mdlle. Grisi, &c, &c—Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform for the last time this season—Mr. Bochsa will repeat, for the last time this season, Brilliant Variations on the favourite March from Rossini’s Otello; Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch, and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps with seven of his Pupils.—The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini will make her first appearance in this country, and perfor,, on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode.—Flute Solo, Mr Nicholson Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr H R Bishop and Signor M. Costa. —Tickets, 10s 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box office of the Theatre and at all the principal Music shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes.

The Morning Chronicle (July 7, 1834): 2.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.

Signor CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that he will this year give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, This Evening, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at Half-past One o’Clock.—Vocal Performers: Mademoiselle Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan. Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Waters. Signors Rubini and Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signors Begrez, Ivanoff, Tamburini, Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. In the course of the Concert (for the only time this season), a Selection from Bellini’s admired Opera Norma, by Mademoiselle Grisi, &c. &c.—Mr. Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform for the last time this season; Mr. Bochsa will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces—Brilliant Variations on March from Rossini’s Otello; Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with Seven of his Pupils.—The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Paravicini will make her first appearance in this country, and perform on the Violin, a Grand Solo by Rode; Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box-office of the Theatre; and at all the Principal Music-shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for Boxes. 

The Morning Post (July 7, 1834): 1.

THE LAST GRAND CONCERT of the SEASON.—Signor CURIONI respectfully announces to the Subscribers to the Opera, the Nobility, Gentry, and the Public, that he will this year give a GRAND MORNING CONCERT, which will take place at the Great Concert Room, King’s Theatre, THIS DAY, July 7, 1834, on a most splendid scale, to commence precisely at Half-past One o’Clock. Vocal Performers—Mdlle. Giulietta Grisi, Madame Stockhausen, and Madame Caradori Allan; Mrs. H. R. Bishop, Mrs. E. Seguin, Miss Clara Novello, Miss Bruce, Miss Woodyatt; Signora Degli Antoni, Madame Kyntherland, Signora Salvi, Miss Masson, Miss Waters; Signori Rubini and Curioni, Mr. Sapio, Signori Begrez and Ivanoff, Tamburini, Zuchelli, Mr. H. Phillips, Signor Giubilei, Mr. E. Seguin, and Signor De Begnis. In the course of the Concert (for the only time this season), a selection from Bellini’s admired Opera “Norma,” by Mdlle. Grisi &c. &c. Mr. Henri Herz and Mr. Moscheles will perform, for the last time this season. Mr. Bochsa will repeat, for the last time this season, the following pieces:—Brilliant Variations on the March from Rossini’s “Otello;” Panorama Musical, a Fantastic Sketch; and a Morceau Ossianique for Eight Harps, with seven of his pupils. The celebrated Madame La Comtesse Parravicini, will make her first appearance in this country, and perform on the Violin a Grand Solo by Rode. Flute Solo, Mr. Nicholson; Horn Solo, Signor Puzzi. Leaders, Messrs. Spagnoletti and Mori. Conductors, Mr. H. R. Bishop and Signor M. Costa. Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Signor Curioni, 22, Great Marlborough-street; of Mr. Seguin, at the Box Office of the Theatre; and at all the Principal Music Shops. Signor Curioni solicits an early application for boxes. 

Reviews

The Morning Post (July 8, 1834): 4.

SIGNOR CURIONI’S CONCERT.

This Concert took place yesterday morning at the King’s Theatre, and was very numerously attended. GRISI, STOCKHAUSEN, TAMBURINI, IVANOFF, DE BEGNIS, and GIUBILEI assisted. Signor RUBINI was unable to appear, being indisposed with a severe cold, and BEGREZ in consequence took part in a Duetto with Miss WATERS. IVANOFF gave the agreeable substitute of Vivi tu for a duet he was to have sung with RUBINI. Signor ADRIANI made his first appearance in this country. He has a good bass voice and much power, but was too frightened to use it with effect. PUZZI played a fantasia on the corno in his usual excellent style; and BOCHSA performed his Panorama Musical, his variations on the march in Otello, and the Morceau Ossianique for eight harps with seven of his pupils, all of which were very effective and much applauded. We must not omit to mention Madame la Comtesse PARRAVICINI, who made her first appearance. She played a concerto on the violin in brilliant style, and brought forth loud applause. Madame KYNTHERLAND, Mrs. BISHOP, Miss CLARA NOVELLO, Miss BRUCE, Miss WOODYATT, and Messrs. PHILLIPS and BRIZZI contributed their aid. The grand concertante on two pianofortes, by HERZ and MOSCHELES, and CIMAROSA’S duetta buffo, Se fiato, sung by DE BEGNIS and TAMBURINI, were performed in a manner superior to anything of the kind we have ever heard. The Concert appeared to be generally approved of. It was not over till six o’clock, although nine vocal and instrumental pieces advertised in the bills had been omitted.

The Morning News and Public Ledger (July 9, 1834): 3.

CURIONI’S CONCERT.

The fashionable world gave their old friend Curioni a splendidly overflowing benefit yesterday. Long before the performances commenced there was not even standing room in the inner apartment, and in the outer or refreshment room, numbers who had arrived at a later hour were obliged to remain and drink in the harmony of sweet sounds, through a cooler atmosphere at a distance. Yesterday’s concert may be deemed the closing of the season; but “though last not least;” indeed for varied attraction, and for the perfection of all its parts, it may be said to have been not inferior to any other which was given at the King’s Theatre for the last three months. A few moments before the commencement of the first piece, Signor Giubilei made an apology for Signor Rubini, whose absence was unavoidable from ill health. The first act opened with the first movement of Mozart’s Jupiter, which was beautifully and correctly given. This was followed by a most effective performance, “Il io piano,” by Signor Tamburini. In the slow parts especially, his magnificently rich voice, told most successfully. Although we are amongst the warmest admirers of this gentleman’s talent, yet we are not blind nor insensible to his faults—these are few; but like spots upon the sunshine, they are the more perceptible, and the more to be regretted. We could wish the Signor to be more sparing of ornament; for, however well he may be execute the mezzo stacato [sic] passages, their continual repetition must be offensive to the critical ear. “Mi manca la voce,” Madame Knitherland’s total disregard of time, notwithstanding Costa’s efforts to keep her from bolting, very nearly spoiled the quartette. Signor Puzzi’s horn was as perfect in the execution of his fantasia as the nature of the instrument would admit; we think, however, that its character is altogether misunderstood, when put forward to execute airs with variations. The inequality is immediately apparent in a rapid passage; the tones produced by the introduction of the hand into the bell being of a totally different quality from the natural notes. Indeed we should never like to see the instrument removed from its proper place in the back row of the orchestra. “Let me wander not unseen,” by Handel, was very prettily sung by Madame Stockhausen. We should much rather hear her, however, in one of the sweet strains of her own native hills; these are the simple, unadorned lays of “the mountain maid, sweet Liberty,” and when sung by Stockhausen have the most exquisite effect.

“——her voice is the warble of a bird,

So soft, so sweet, so delicately clear.

That finer, simpler music ne’er was heard;

The sort of sound we echo with a tear,

Without knowing why—an overpowering tone,

Whence melody descends, as from a throne,”

She is the priestess of simple melody. Bochsa’s playing is too well known to the musical world to need a word of our praise. There is but one Bochsa in the world, and when the composition is worthy of the execution, his is indeed.

“——The harp of epic song.”

Not so his musical panorama, which we candidly confess failed to please us. What could have put it into the head of a man of his taste and talent to take the trouble of arranging such a medley of semi-barbarous airs as he strung together for this display, from Luther’s hymn down to the galope in Gustavus? Signor Ivanoff, instead of appearing in the duett, “Donada e questo core” with Rubini, as advertised in the bills, sang his favourite “Viva Tu,” an air in which we always listen to him with increased pleasure. The most perfect performance—the most brilliant treat of the day, was the piano forte duett by Messrs. Moschelles and Hertz. Nothing more could be wished for in richness of tone, splendour of style, unparalleled [sic] precision, and the most exquisite polish. The different excellencies of these two great masters afforded a source of high gratification to the critical observer. Moschelles’ richly round tone, and sold masculine style, were now elegantly contrasted, and mon [sic] finely blended with the sparkling delicacy, and the almost etherial [sic] purity of Hertz. To hear the latter ascending a rapid cromatic [sic] passage, and the former at the same time descending its corresponding harmonies through all the revellings of his powerful bass, one must exclaim with the last exquisitely blended echo of the movement, “This is indeed the triumph of art.”  The composer of the music was not named in the programme; but we supposed, judging from the manner of playing, that each composed the variations he played himself. 

Madame la Comtesse Parraircini [sic] is a very clever violinist (! !) Her Performance of a concerto of Rodes surprised and delighted her audience. “Place aux dames,” if gentlemen don’t take good care, will soon be the watch word of the musical world. We recommend some of the fair daughters of St. Cecilia to take lessons on the horn, bassoon, trombone, and double bass, during the dog days, and they may muster an orchestra that will beat that at the King’s Theatre “all to pieces.” In the selection from Bellini’s Norma, Grisi was all we could wish her to be. Curioni was in good voice: Guibilei was in bad time, and took up his point too soon; and the chorus was value for nobody’s money; in fine, from what took place on this occasion, we should recommend a few private rehearsals before this beautiful piece is again produced before the public.

Towards the close of the entertainment, we had what the bill pronounced a “Morceau Ossianique” on eight harps, which was received with rapture by the fair occupants of the boxes. For our part we thought the entire effect could have been produced by any two of the collection, Bochsa-himself, of course, to be one, the remaining six, in the words of one of the airs, “The Minstrel Boy,” introduced in this Morceau Ossianique, we wished with

“Their wild harps slung behind them.”

With these exceptions, however, the Concert was a surcharge of good things, and although several expected pieces, vocal and instrumental, were left out, we still were obliged, as the sun was setting, to cry out with the Prince of Latin Song—

“Claudite jam rivos pueri sat prater viberunt [sic]”

The Times (July 9, 1834): 5.

OPERA CONCERT ROOM.—Signor Curioni’s concert, which took place here on Monday morning, attracted a more numerous audience than we have seen at any concert of the present season. The selection of music was good, and so very abundant that it was found necessary to omit several pieces set down in the programme, and with all the time thus saved the performances did not conclude till 6 o’clock. The majority of the audience would perhaps have been better pleased had two of the three performance allotted to Mr. Bochsa been omitted, and some of the vocal pieces promised in the programme retained. We do not say this is in disparagement of Mr. Bochsa’s talent, but surely one performance on the harp is enough at one concert. A concerto on the violin by the Countess Paravicina (who on this occasion made her first appearance in England) was listened to with a great degree of interest. The piece selected was the composition of Rode, and contained many passages of difficulty; and the clearness and precision with which the lady managed them prove her to be a player of no ordinary proficiency, though her tone appears to be somewhat harsh. Her performance excited great admiration, and was at its conclusion loudly applauded. The other principal instrumental pieces were a duet on two pianofortes by Moscheles and Herz, and a fantasia on the horn by Puzzi. At the end of the first part a selection from Bellini’s Norma was sung by Signora Grisi, Signor Curioni, and Signor Giubilei, and chorus. Rubini was prevented from attending buy indisposition, but Madame Stockhausen, Tamburini, and Ivanhoff were present, and sang with their usual excellence. 

The Literary Gazette; and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. (July 12, 1834): 486.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM.

SIGNOR CURIONI had announced so excellent a selection for his annual concert on Monday, that there would not have been seats for above half the audience, had they not located them-selves in the orchestra and on the stage. We never remember to have seen this room so full, nor could it be more perfectly satisfied. To us the most attractive performances were a fantasia on the horn by Puzzi, which was finer

than any thing we ever heard—a concerted piece on the violin, by the Comtesse Parravicini, who really plays remarkably well, her first public appearance in this country—an old English air, “Woman,”—

“If she be not kind to me,

What care I how kind she be?”

by H. Phillips, accompanied by himself on the piano-forte, which he sang delightfully. Messrs. Moscheles and Herz played a grand concertante most splendidly on two pianofortes; and, as a whole, the concert went off with great éclat. Grisi was in excellent voice, and Curioni not less so, as appeared in his duet with her, and in other pieces. Perhaps we might complain of there being indeed too much of a good thing; for, after listening with much gratify cation to the performances for nearly three hours, we were compelled to depart, leaving, apparently, two or three hours more behind us.