CONCERTS.
MR. F. CRAMER on Wednesday had what he called his " farewell " concert (full of good classical music, as usual); which, we are glad to learn, implies, not a retirement into private life, but merely an abandonment of this mode of giving his friends an op- portunity for testifying their respect for him. We could ill spare Mr. F. CRAMER in his public capacity; and we trust that there will be many occasions, as heretofore, when he will be found in that situation which he has occupied so creditably. That he so purposes, was evident from his station at the concert of Signor MASONI. This very ,lever performer had a tolerably- we 1 filled room, and acquitted himself with ample applause. We did not relish the Co:scerto by Guile.; who, though a man of great talent as a violinist, has not the power of making his music in- teresting enough for the instrument. Signor MASONI did not therefore appear to groat advantage, until he played his air with variations; when his whole performance was in striking contrast to the laboured nature of the other. He did some wonderful things —his harmonics were beautiful ; our only regret was that he did any thing which forced a comparison with PAGAN INI. There was much singing and much twanging, but every one appeared pleased. We would advise Mr. BENNETT when he next sings " Adelaida," to give the notes as he finds them ; for his ornaments were any thing but judicious; and marred a performance other- wise creditable.
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