8 June 1831

Johann Sedlatzek’s Concert

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

Tickets: 10s. 6d.; Boxes available

↓Programme

Free Piano Fantasia, incl. duet from Il matrimonio segretto, from Paganini’s ‘Nel cor più non mi sento’ and rondo brillante	Mr. Moscheles
From Il matrimonio segreto: Duet	Signors Giubilei, Lablache	Cimarosa
From Tebaldo e Isolina: Aria, ‘Notte tremenda’	Mme Pasta; Flute Obbligato: Mr. Sedlatzek	Morlacchi
Tyrolian Air	Miss Riviere; Accordion: Mr. Sedlatzek
Song, ‘Adelaide’	Signor Rubini	Beethoven

Principal Vocalists: Miss Cramer, Miss Riviere, Mesdames Pasta, Stockhausen; Mr. Parry jun., Monsieur Lablache, Signors Giubilei, Rubini

Principal Instrumentalists: Messrs. Moscheles, Sedlatzek, Stockhausen

Leader: Mr. Franz Cramer; Conductor: Signor Michael Costa

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The Morning Chronicle (May 27, 1831): 1.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE.—Mr. SEDLATZEK has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends generally, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Room, on Wednesday, June 8, 1831. Principal Vocal Performers: Madame Pasta, Miss Cramer, Miss Riviere, and Madame Stockhausen; Signor Rubini, Signor Giubilei, Mr. Parry, jun. and Signor Lablache. Instrumental Solo Performers: Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Harp, Mr. Stockhausen; Violin, Mr. Mori; Horn, Signor Puzzi; Flute and Accordion (or Æolian), Mr. Sedlatzek; Leader, Mr. F. Cramer, Conductor, Signor Costa. The Concert to begin precisely at Two o’clock.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Sedlatzek, No. 8, Wardour-street, Soho, and at the principal Music Shops. An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Sedlatzek.

The Courier (May 31, 1831): 3.

The approaching Concert for Mr. Sedlatzek, the flute-player, whose talent that instrument is so much admired, is to take place, under the most distinguished patronage, at the Concert Room of the King’s Theatre on Wednesday the 8th of June. Among the vocalists, Mesdames Pasta, Stockhausen, Misses Cramer and Riviere, Signors Rubini, Lablache, and Mr. Parry, jun.; and, with the instrumentalists, Moscheles, Mori, Puzzi, and Stockhausen, are engaged on the occasion, presenting a treat of the highest order to the lovers of music, of whom a full attendance will, no doubt, bear testimony to the judgment and excellence of the selection.

The Morning Chronicle (May 31, 1831): 1.

[Same as issued in The Morning Chronicle on May 27]

The Morning Post (May 31, 1831): 1.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE.—Mr. SEDLATZEK has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his friends generally, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Room, on WEDNESDAY, June 8, 1831. Principal vocal performers, Madame Pasta, Miss Cramer, Miss Riviere, and Madame Stockhausen; Signor Rubini, Signor Giubilei, Mr. Parry, jun. and Signor Lablache. Instrumental Solo Performers—Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Harp, Mr. Stockhausen; Violin, Mr. Mori; Horn, Signor Puzzi; Flute and Accordion (or Æolian), Mr. Sedlatzek. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Signor Costa. The Concert to begin precisely at Two o’Clock.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Sedlatzek, No. 8, Wardour-street, Soho, and at the principal Music Shops. An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Sedlatzek.

The Morning Post (June 6, 1831): 1.

MR. SEDLATZEK begs to acquaint his Friends and the Public that his MORNING CONCERT will take place on WEDNESDAY, June 8, at Two o’Clock, at the King’s Concert Room, King’s Theatre, under the immediate patronage of his Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex, Prince Esterhazy, the Duke of Devonshire, the Marchioness of Clanricarde, Countesses Belfast and Rosebery, Viscountess Anson, the Ladies East, Constable, and Wrottesley, and Baroness De Rothschild. Principal Vocal Performers, Pasta, Cramer, Riviere, Stockhausen, Rubini, Giubilei, Parry, jun., and Lablache. Instrumental Performers,— Moscheles, Stockhausen, Mori, Puzzi, Sedlatzek. Leader, Mr. Cramer; Conductor, Signor Costa.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Sedlatzek, No. 8, Wardour-street, Soho, and at the principal Music Shops.

The Times (June 6, 1831): 1.

GREAT CONCERT ROOM, King’s Theatre.—Mr. SEDLATZEK has the honour to announce, that his MORNING CONCERT, under the immediate patronage of H. R. H. the Duke of Sussex, Prince Esterhazy, the Duke of Devonshire, and many of the first Nobility, will take place at the above Room on Wednesday, June 8. Mesdames Pasta and Stockhausen, Misses Cramer and Riviere, Signors Rubini, Giubilei, and Lablache, and Mr. Parry, jun., are engaged on the occasion, together with instrumental performers of the highest celebrity.

The Morning Chronicle (June 7, 1831): 1.

KING’S CONCERT ROOM, KING’S THEATRE.—Mr. SEDLATZEK has the honour to announce to the Nobility, Gentry, and his Friends generally, that his MORNING CONCERT will take place at the above Room, on Wednesday, June 8, 1831. Principal Vocal Performers: Madame Pasta, Miss Cramer, Miss Riviere, and Madame Stockhausen; Signor Rubini, Signor Giubilei, Mr. Parry, jun. and Signor Lablache. Instrumental Solo Performers; Pianoforte, Mr. Moscheles; Harp, Mr. Stockhausen; Violin, Mr. Mori; Horn, Signor Puzzi; Flute and Accordion (or Æolian), Mr. Sedlatzek. Leader, Mr. F. Cramer; Conductor, Signor Costa. The Concert to begin precisely at Two o’clock.—Tickets, 10s. 6d. each, to be had of Mr. Sedlatzek, No. 8, Wardour-street, Soho, and at the principal Music Shops. An early application for Boxes is requested to be made to Mr. Sedlatzek.

Reviews

Evening Mail (June 8 to 10, 1831): 2.

OPERA CONCERT ROOM.—A crowded audience assembled at the above room yesterday morning to attend the concert of Mr. Sedlatzek, the eminent performer on the flute. In the course of the morning Mr. Sedlatzek delighted the company be several brilliant solos and obligati accompaniments, which he performed in a masterly style. Mr. MOSCHELES gave an extemporaneous performance on the pianoforte with even more than his usual brilliancy. After a short prelude, he introduced the duo from the Matrimonio Segreto (which a few minutes before had been sung by Lablache and Giubilei), and in this, as well as in several other well-known operatic airs, he varied and modulated with the most astonishing facility. Madame Pasta, though evidently suffering from a cold, executed “Notte tremende” with powerful effect, and this piece afforded Mr. Sedlatzek an opportunity of displaying his talent in the beautiful flute obligato. Among the other vocal performances Beethoven’s “Adelaide” by Rubini, was conspicuously fine. At the close of the concert Mr. Sedlatzek performed on a new instrument called the Accordion or Æolian, which, however, has little besides hi novelty to recommend it.

The Courier (June 9, 1831): 3.

M. Sedlatzek gave Concert yesterday morning at the Opera Concert Room, and in the course of the performance played several solos and obligata accompaniments in a very brilliant manner. M. Moscheles also delighted the company with an extemporaneous performance on the piano. Madame Pasta appeared to be suffering from a cold, but she nevertheless sung in an effective manner. Lablache and Giubilei attributed to the gratification of the company, and the concert was received with much applause.

The Globe and Traveller (June 9, 1831): 2.

KING’S THEATRE.—M. Sedlatzek’s concert here yesterday was fashionably attended; indeed, music appears to have more attraction than any other species of amusement at present in England. This passion, it is to be hoped, will serve to [*] the many vices of the national taste and ear, and remove [*] of that stigma among artists on the Continent, which ranks England as the Bœotia of the art. M. Sedlatzek’s carte was well arranged and the performances pleased a critical audience, who seemed delighted with the whole arrangement. M. Sedlatzek’s performance on the enlarged Vienna flute was not the least attractive [*] of the whole; Madame Pasta, Rubini, and Moscheles varied the attractions.

The Morning Post (June 9, 1831): 3.

MR. SEDLATZEK’S CONCERT.

The Opera Concert Room was crowded yesterday morning, and the combined talents of PASTA, Miss CRAMER, Miss RIVIERE, and Madame STOCKHAUSEN, RUBINI, GIUBILEI, PARRY, jun. and LABLACHE, afforded a great treat. Mr. SEDLATZEK’S performance on the flute was greatly applauded, particularly in a duetto with M. STOCKHAUSEN on the harp, who performed his part extremely well. Of MOSCHELES’ extemporaneous performance on the pianoforte we cannot possibly speak in terms too high. He introduced a portion of PAGANINI’S concerto, also Nel Cor Piu, with a variation in imitation of one played by the great violinist; and he concluded with a part of PAGANINI’S rondo brillante, which he introduced in a variety of keys with a great deal of ingenuity and effect. Mr. SEDLATZEK accompanied Miss RIVIERE in the Tyrolian air on the Accordion, which had a pretty effect, although scarcely powerful enough for so large a room.

The Times (June 9, 1831): 5.

OPERA CONCERT ROOM.—A crowded audience assembled at the above room yesterday morning to attend the concert of Mr. Sedlatzek, the eminent performer on the flute. In the course of the morning Mr. Sedlatzek delighted the company be several brilliant solos and obligati accompaniments, which he performed in a masterly style. Mr. Moscheles gave an extemporaneous performance on the pianoforte with even more than his usual brilliancy. After a short prelude, he introduced the duo from the Matrimonio Segreto (which a few minutes before had been sung by Lablache and Giubilei), and in this, as well as in several other well-known operatic airs, he varied and modulated with the most astonishing facility. Madame Pasta, though evidently suffering from a cold, executed “Notte tremende” with powerful effect, and this piece afforded Mr. Sedlatzek an opportunity of displaying his talent in the beautiful flute obligato. Among the other vocal performances Beethoven’s “Adelaide” by Rubini, was conspicuously fine. At the close of the concert Mr. Sedlatzek performed on a new instrument called the Accordion or Æolian, which, however, has little besides his novelty to recommend it.

The Court Journal: Gazette of the Fashionable World, vol. 3, (June 11, 1831): 420.

—Mr. Sedlatzek’s concert, on Wednesday morning, at the King’s Concert-room, produced an overflowing audience, and had the disconcerting effect, in some instances, that accompanied the want of a seat. Pasta, Rubini, and Lablache, formed the main attraction; and Mr. Sedlatzek exhibited his own powers on “the soft complaining flute,” in a style that fully interested the sympathy of the convened auditors.

The Literary Gazette; and Journal of Belles Lettres, Arts, Sciences, &c. (June 11, 1831): 381.

SEDLATZEK’S CONCERT.

ON Wednesday this musical entertainment was crowded, and deserved it by its excellent selection, and the great talents engaged in it; including not only the fine instrumental performances on the flute by Sedlatzek himself, and Moscheles on the piano, but the vocal contributions of Pasta, Stockhausen, Rubini, Lablache, and other first-rate singers.

Staffordshire Advertiser (June 18, 1831): 4.

M. SEDLATZEK’S CONCERT.—On Wednesday se’nnight [sic], this musical entertainment was crowded, and deserved it by its excellent selection, and the great talents engaged in it; including not only the fine instrumental performances on the flute by Sedlatzek himself, and Moscheles on the piano, but the vocal contributions of Pasta, Stockhausen, Rubini, Lablache, and other first-rate singers.—M. Sedlatzek’s concert was under the patronage of the Duke of Sussex and several other persons of distinction, including Viscountess Anson, Dowager Viscountess Anson, Lady Constable, and Lady Wrottesley.

The Harmonicon, vol. 9 (June 1831): 170.

M. SEDLATZEK’S,

Opera Concert Room, Wednesday Morning, June 8th.

A room so crowded, that it was with difficulty we could get a peep at the orchestra from the back of a box. His programme contained the names Mesdames Pasta, Stockhausen, Miss Cramer, Signors Rubini, Lablache, Messrs. Parry, jun., Stockhausen, Puzzi, and Moscheles. Mr. F. Cramer led, and Signor Costa conducted.