CITY AMATEUR CONCERT.
Tut third of these concerts was on Wednesday last. The singers were Mademoiselle Brats's, Miss GRANT, Signor CURIONI, and Mr. E. TAY- Lon. Mrs. (i. Woon also made her debut as a vocalist ; and a most credit- able first appearance it was. Her song was not very fbrtunately selected, ("II soave ii bel contento,") as it placed her in immediate comparison with one who breathed a soul into these almost dry bones of Pacnii. Her pro- nunciation, too, is faulty. But her voice is clear, sweet, and of exten- sive compass, and her intonation excellent. BLASIS, as usual, indulged us with the " Lungi del caro bene" of the same delectable writer. We have before remarked that this lady's concert songs are uniformly PaciNf s. Such a selection argues little for the lady's industry or good taste. Our suggestion respecting BEETHOVEN'S Fidelio, we were glad to find, was not thrown away; not, however, that we think the quartett "11 cor e la mia fe " one of the 'gems of the opera. Why will not the Directors of these concerts give us the splendid Finale ? The slovenly and incorrect Manner in which CURIORd'a Zoog WM performed, indicmed the wain of a rehearsal. With singers who are above attending rehearsals, Conductors might not to make engagements there is no excuse for such inattention to duty. E. TAYLOR'S song, "The Rover's Farewell," was new to us. It is a spi.; rited composition, and displays considerable knowledge of orchestral effect. The author did ample justice to his composition. The terzetto "Qua! sem- biante," by BLASIS, CURIONI, and E. TAYLOR, was the most effective concerted piece of the evening. The room was crowded, and the audience seemed quite disposed to listen to and enjoy the music.
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