22 JANUARY 1853, Page 11

The Sacred Harmonic Society's performance of Elflah, last night, was

marked by the first appearance of Mr % Weiss in the character of the Pro- phet. He performed his arduous task very successfully ; singing with more energy than Philips, and with more smoothness and finish than Formes,-coming nearer to Staudigl than any one who has essayed the part. Madame Fiorentini was the principal soprano, but appeared to less advantage than she had done in the Messiah ; partly owing to a hoarseness under which she seemed to be suffering, but partly likewise to an imper- fect acquaintance with the work. This was especially apparent in the great air, "Hear ye, Israel," in which she was timid and embarrassed. In its ensemble the performance was excellent ; the orchestra and chorus with every repetition becoming more and more at home in this sublime but difficult music.

From a printed Catalogue just sent to us, we perceive that the Library of the Sacred Harmonic Society, which has been gradually forming ever since the commencement of the Society in the year 1837, has grown to be a very valuable collection of music and musical literature. Access to such a library is an important privilege to the members,