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gination. As a little ebauche of human 
life, the words are calculated to intereft 
the hearer; and the-mufical expreflion is 
correct and animated. The fourth can- 
zonett (Marriage) is fet a duo woce ; and 
the harmony is adjufted with an addrefs 
highly favourable to the difplay of the 
tafte evinced in the melody. 
Mozart's celebrated Sonata, in D, as performed 
at the Hanover-Jquare Rooms, for the Piano- 
forte. 
This is one of Mozart’s beft piano-~ 
forte pieces. The firft and third move- 
ments are written in a brilliant and vivid 
‘ftyle; and the fecond forms an elegant and 
judicious relief. We recommend this 
compofition to the notice of juvenile prac- 
titioners on the inftrument for. which it 
is here arranged, being calculated to re-_ 
fine and improve the tafte, while it ad- 
vances the execution of the finger. 
* The Falling Leaf,” a favourite Song, writ- 
ten by Mr. C. Dibdin, and compofed by Mrs. 
C. Dibdin. ’ 
Though the words of this fong do not 
somprize all that the ¢tle befpeaks, yet 
Mr. Dibdin has difplayed in them fome 
poetical talent; and the fair compofer of 
the mufic has acquitted herfelf with an 
addrefs which at leaft augurs well of her 
future efforts; when experience and a more 
intimate acquaintance with the laws of 
harmony fhall give directions to the effu- 
fions of her fancy. 
‘¢ This Royal Throne,?? a fawourite Glee for 
Two Trebles and a Bafs, with an Atcompa- 
niment for the Piano-forte. The Words on 
Exgland by Addifon. 
We are glad-that the compofer of this 
glee has had the modefty to fupprefs his 
name. Is he a profeffor of fome little re- 
putation? Such produéiions will never 
increafe it. Is he a man of refpectable 
name? They are calculated to leffen it. 
The melody, if fuch we may call it, is 
quaint and meagre, the harmony ill- 
conitruéted, and the expreffion falfe. 
An ad- 
mired Air, arranged as a Rondo for the Prano~ 
forte. By G. Nezot. 
This is the fourth air, arranged by 
Mr. Nezot, for the piano-forte. The 
plan of his adaptation, though neither 
elaborate nor refined, is caiculated to 
pieafe the general ear, and young prac- 
titicners will fad it an improving ex- 
erciie. 
Review of New Mufical Publications. 
‘ nence of feature. 
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*¢ The Bird in yonder Cage confined.” A fa~ 
wourite Song fung by Signora Storace, in the 
New Opera of the Cabinet, performed at the 
Theatre Royal, Covent-garden. Compofed by 
Mr. Corri. a 
This fong poffeffes, in a confiderable 
degree, the merit of novelty and cha- 
racteriftic expreffion, The firftt move- 
ment, in fix quavers, is fprightly and 
pleafant, while’ much tafte and judg. 
ment are exhibited in the ufe Mr. 
Corri has made of the flageolet in the © 
accompaniment to this movement, and in 
that to the fucceeding recitative. The 
latter movement is alfo prettily fancied, — 
and concludes the fong with an engaging 
effect. 
The favourite Overture to the Fefival of Pace 
chus, as performed at Drury-lane Theatre, 
compofed and arranged for the Piano-forte, b 
W. Ware. f ilies 
This overture confifts of two move- 
ments. ‘The firft movement in the mizore 
of D, forms a bold and pleafing intro-- 
duction; and the fubject of the fecond, 
though not remarkably novel or ftriking, 
is agreeably conceived. if 
Trio for Two or Three Performers on the Piane- 
forte, with an Accompaniment for the Tame 
bourine. Compofed by Sig. Luiga Von Efch. 
This trio is written in a plain fimple _ 
flyle. We cannot fay that we trace in it 
any peculiarity of charaéter, or promi- 
The movements, how- 
ever, proceed with eafe, and the paflages 
are fo conftructed as to) promote the im= 
provement of the practitioner. 
Badame Buonapartes Waltz. Arranged as @ 
Rondo for the Piano-forte, by G. Nexet. 
This fifth air, arranged by the author 
for piano-forte practice, 1s variegated with 
confiderableingenuity. The fimplicity of | 
its prefent conitruction, together with its 
facility of execution, renders it a defirable 
morceau tor juvenile praCtitioners. 
The Haymaker’s Dance, in the favourite Pante- 
mime of Harlequin’s Almanack, performed at 
Covent Garden Theatre. * Compofed by W. 
Weare. 
This fprightly little compofition is cre- 
ditavle to.Mr. Ware’s fancy and judg- 
ment. The fubject is ftvikingly pleafing, 
and the digreffive matter gives an attractive 
variety to the effect, The minore fivain 
is happily conceived, and forms one of the 
meit prominent features of the piece. 
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