MADAME PLRYEL.
The great concert-room at Hanover Square was crowded on Thursday morning, to hear the second " recital " of this celebrated pianoforte-player; who as usual, bore the brunt of arduous duty, attacking in succession the difficulties of Dobler, L. de Meyer, Liszt, and other heroes of the modern saloon style, and vanquishing them with ease: but on this occasion, singing, by Pischek and Mademoiselle Vera, gave a little respite to the piano. The beauty resulting from perfect mechanism principally distinguishes the per- formance of Madame Pleyel. Velocity, certainty, evenness of touch, fine gradations of tone, and perfect repose in the most hazardous passages, distinguish her as a player of consummate powers: and very delightful it is to hear fingers which have been brought to so admirable a degree of per- fection. The mannered and artificial school in which she exhibited, afforded, it is true, but few opportunities to judge of her power of expression; but that, we should say, is not remarkable: the main charm is the perfect mechanism, and consists in surprise and admiration at the conquest of difficulty. These feelings were carried to their height through a series of grand fantasias, &ides, and transcriptions; which embodied the newest style of Parisian el agance; and showed what an Erard pianoforte can effect under admirably- teamed fingers. fingers. Notwithstanding the wonders accomplished by Madame Pleyel and the excitement of the morning, room is still left for certain touohes of genius, soul, and expression, which did not reach our ears in the compositions performed.
We heard Mademoiselle Vera with great pleasure in the delicious air of Paisiello, "Ii mio ben "; which she sang with pathos and refinement. The neat execution and delicate taste of this young lady adapt her for great success in private musio-parties as well as concerts.
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