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oluced Dr. Arne’s favourite air of 
en forced from dear Hebe to go,” 
pofleiles many traits of an elegant. imagi- 
nation end a cultivated judgment. The 
frit movement is eafy and flowing, and 
the variations and other adicititious matter 
given to the.air are highly creditable to 
Mr Brooks’s tafe and judgment in embel- 
. liihment. 
A Grand March for the Piano-forte. “ Com- 
pofed and dedicated to Wifs Ecclefion, by 
Fofeph William Holder, Muf. Bac. Oxop. 
ZS. 
Mr. Holder has acquitted himfelf in 
the prefent cdmpofitions with confiderable 
tafte; fpirit, and judgment. The intro- 
duétory movement poffeffes fome ingenious 
and elegant paffages ; and the march, it- 
felf is marked with flrength, boldnefs, and 
dignity. 
“¢ Poor Fanny,” a favourite Ballad, fung by 
Mrs. Bland, aigthe Theatre Royal, Drury- 
_ dane. The Words and Melody by Mr. 
Rannie. Ts. 
Mr. Rannie, who is known to the pub- 
lic. as the author of many well-written and — 
popular ballads, has given in the meiody 
of ** Poor Fanny” a pleafing fpecimen 
of his mufical tafte. The ideas are ealy, 
natural, and connected ; and the whole 
affumes a propriety of character that 
{peaks more judgment than is generally 
difplayed by non-proftefling compofers. 
Al Second Baok of Three eafy Leffons for the 
Piano-forte. Compofed for the Right Hono- 
rable Lady Charlotte Cholutondelly, by F. Max- 
zinghi, Efq. 45. 
Thefe leffons are written in.a familiarity 
of ftyle perfe&tly according with the ufetul 
defign of the author, and forming an ex- 
ceilent fequel to Mr. Mazzinghi’s firft 
book. ‘The paflages are every where ju- 
dicioufly adapted to the finger of the young 
practitioner, and, if properly attended to, 
will quickiy form the hand, and promote 
that improvement for which they are ex- 
prefsly intended, ; 
} 
6¢ Sweetly the Birds were finging O!" A fae 
wourite Song. Written by C. Dibdin, junior. 
Compofea by Mrs. C. Dibdin. 15. 
We are fenfible of the obligation when 
a lady affords us the pleafure of applauding 
her efforts. Mrs. C. Dibdin-has fet to 
this prettily-written fong a very appro- 
priate and pleafing melody. ‘The ideas 
have throughout a natural connection, and 
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the bafs,with very few exceptions, is chofers 
with {cientific propriety. 
March for the Piano-forte. Compifed by W. 
Howard. Een 
Mr. Howard has conceived this march 
with fpirit. The fubje& is bold and free, 
and the variegated arpeggio paflages, are 
analogous and of good effect. The general 
conftruflion is accommodated to the 
powers of the learner, and the piece is 
altogether calculated to advance the exe- 
cution and expreffion of the finger. 
Our King and Ourfelves, a@ loyal and patriotic 
Song. Written by W. C. Sympfon, Efg. The 
Maufic compofed by F. Brooks, and fung with 
the greateft Applaufe by Mr. Dignum, at 
Vauxhall-gardens. 15. 
The mufic of this fong is not without 
merit ; we can {carcely fay the fame of the 
words. In the one we trace fomething 
like melody and character; but in the 
other, little that borders either on real 
poetry or decent verfification. 
A Firft Set of Six Ductts for Two Clarionets. 
Compofed in a familiar and agrecable Style for _ 
the Ufe of Beginners, by Fokn Aldridge, of 
Newcaftle-upon-Tyne. 25. 
Mr. Aldridge has difplayed much fan- 
‘cy and judgment in thefe duetts. The 
paflages are pleafing and well-adapted 
for the inftrument for which they are 
written ; and the parts are blended with 
a propriety and contrivance which befpeak 
a familiar acquaintance with the laws of 
combination, 
The Fifber, an admired Ballad, with Accompani- 
ment for the Piano-forte.  Compofed by 
Reichardt. 1% ‘ 
The melody of this tittle ballad is 
fimple and pleafing ; and the words poffefs. 
much of the {pirit-and beauty of fine poe=~ 
try. The Fither is, on the whole, one of 
“thofe engaging and eligible fongs which 
we can recommend as claiming a place on 
the defk of every young lady’s piano- 
forte. wai? a ae 
‘Say, Fanny, why is gentle Leve,” a favourite 
Ballad. Compofed by T. Robinfan, cf Dublin. 
Is. 
The prefent ballad is one of that great 
number in which nothing below or above 
mediocrity is found. A quiet, gentle 
ftream of melody that~neither difturbs 
nor delights, engages nor furprifes, forms 
the chief, if not the only characteriftic. 
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