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the same composer. -Ofthe airs, some 
are strikingly beautiful; and many of 
the recitatives (the whole of which are 
by Mr. Gardiner,) are characterized 
by much truth and force of expres- 
sion ; while those that are accompanied 
display extraordinary skill in instru- 
mental arrangement. On the whole, 
when we consider the extent, the 
grandeur, and the beauty of this 
assemblage of sacred music, we can- 
not but feel that great praisé is due 
to its author and compiler; and that 
in the production of the Oratorio of 
Judah, he has earned a degree of cre- 
dit that raises him to high distinction 
among the cultivators of the harmonic 
art. 
La Curiosité, a favorite Divertimento 
for the Piano-forte ; composed by M. 
Schangen. 2s. 6d. 
This little publication comprehends 
three movements; the first of which 
(a pastoralé andante,) forms the intro- 
duction ; and the second, a mareh in 
common time of four crotchets, is fol- 
lowed by a rondo in common time of 
two crotchets. These preserve an 
agreeable contrast to each other, aud, 
rising in cheerfulness and animation, 
create an. interest that increases as 
they proceed, and begets the wish that 
the piece were longer. However well 
we may think of the rural softness of 
the introduction, and the simple bold- 
ness of the march, we are still more 
pleased with the light, tripping, fan- 
tastic subject of the rondo; and feel 
called upon, by the prettiness and good 
management of the whole composition, 
to give it the sanction of our com- 
mendation, 
Fantasia and Air, with Variations for 
the Flute, with an Accompaniment 
for the Piano-forte ; composed by T. 
Tulou. 4s. 
The excursions of fancy displayed 
[Aug. 1, 
in this Fantasia are of a cast both to 
surprise and please. The freedom 
and volatility with which they succeed 
each other, announce a ready inven- 
tion, and an easy and unembarrassed 
adroitness in giving it exercise. The 
more deliberate and sober passages 
with which the roulades or flights are 
relieved, havo also their claim to our 
commendatory notice, inasmuch as 
they are well imagined, and inter- 
spersed with judgment. ‘The air on 
which the second movement is found- 
ed is smooth, graceful, and attractive. 
The variations are in the most agile 
style of execution, and calculated to 
exhibit the powers of the most capable 
performer. The greatest merit of the 
piano-forte accompaniment is, that it 
is properly kept under, and not suffer- 
ed to cover or disturb the more delicate 
passages of the principal. A 
Sul Margine d’un Rio,” arranged with 
Variations for the Piano-forte ; com- 
posed by W. P.R. Cope. 38. 
This air and its new variations are 
ushered in by an introduzione, Allegro 
con Spirito, into which Mr. Cope has 
infused much of that spirit and bustle 
50 well qualified to improve the effect 
of the delicate melody to which it 
leads us. The variations (nine in 
number,) are conceived with taste, 
and conducted throughout with an 
eye to the matter on which they are 
founded ; and not only is the subject 
never lost sight of, but its beauties are 
often advantageously set off by the 
perfect appropriateness of the orna- 
ments. Numerous as are the piano- 
forte exercises of this description, the 
present effort, we think, merits a dis- 
tinguished place among them, and 
will not prove less pleasing to the cul- 
tivated ear than useful to the juvenile 
finger. 
PROCEEDINGS OF PUBLIC SOCIETIES. 
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LONDON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
On the Culture of the Pear Tree ; by 
T. A. Knicnt, Esq, F.r.s. &c. 
HE pear-tree exercises the pa- 
tience of the planter during a 
longer period, before it affords fruit, 
than any other grafted tree which finds 
a place in our gardens; and, though it 
is subsequently very long-lived, it ge- 
nerally, when trained to a wall, be- 
comes in a few years unproductive of 
fruit, except at the extremities of its 
lateral branches, Both these defects 
are, however, I have good reason to 
believe, the result of improper ma- 
nagement; for I have lately succeeded 
most perfectly in rendering my old 
trees very productive in every part, 
and my young trees have almost 
always afforded, fruit the second year 
after being grafted, and none have 
remained barren beyond the third 
year. 
In detailing the mode of pruning 
and 
