Songs and .Duets in Mr. Buckstone's Opera, "Love's Alarms." Com-
posed by Edward Francis Fitzwilliam. This opera was lately produced at the Haymarket, with small success. Mr. Buckstone is not acting with his usual judgmentthis season, in attempt- ing to bring out operas without a vocal company, an orchestra, a chorus, or any of the resources of a musical theatre. This little piece, had it received justice on the stage, might have proved a favourite; for the libretto is lively, and the music, though light and unpretending, is very pretty. Mr. Fitz- william is a young composer of talent, and wants nothing but opportunity to succeed in dramatic music.
The pieces which have been published will be found very pleasing in pri- vate performance. They are elegant and graceful, with no small share of spirit and expression. The romance, "Hope is still a fair deceiver," the "When should lovers breathe their vows ?" and the duet, "Dear- est, be mine," for soprano and tenor, are especially attractive.
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