22 DECEMBER 1849, Page 9

Mr. Willy, the violinist, has commenced a series of classical

concerts in the same hall. His object is to extend the knowledge of refined and ele- gant chamber music, by bringing it within the reach of those who are pre- vented by reasons of economy from enjoying it on the usual expensive terms. Two of the series of concerts have taken place during the last fortnight. At both, the musk: was of the choicest kind; including several quintets, quartets, and trios, for instruments, by Haydn, Mozart, and Beet- hoven; in which the principal violin was played by Mr. Willy, the violon- cello by Signor Piatti, and the pianoforte by Mr. Sterndale Bennett. At the second concert, Piatti being accidentally absent, his place was ably supplied by a rising young violoncellist, Mr. Reed. The programme on both evenings was chiefly instrumental; but several agreeable vocal pieces were sung by the Misses Williams and others. Both concerts were well attended.

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