4 MAY 1861, Page 18

The Philharmonic Society's concert of Monday last was of more

than ordinary interest. It included Mendelssohn's Symphony in C minor, the first work of the author heard in England—a work written by a boy of fifteen and holding a place among the greatest produc- tions of the musical art ; Beethoven's eighth Symphony in F; the same composer's Overture in C; and Cherubini's Overture to Ana- creon. There were two remarkable novelties : a solo on the double bass, played by Mr. Rowland, a member of the orchestra, and a per- former as wonderful as Bottesini himself; ands concerto of Molique's, performed by Herr Strauss, a young violinist worthy to be classed with Joachim and Vieuxtemps. Vocal pieces of Mozart, Spohr, and Rossini, were beautifully sung by Miss Augusta Thomson and Signor Gardoni.