25 JUNE 1853, Page 10

Benedict's concert, on Wednesday morning, belonged to the " monster class

; but the fare was more recherche and delicate than is generally served up at these enormous banquets. His orchestra, in the first place, was select as well as numerous ; and the full accompaniments to many operatic scenes and airs were given with delicacy and effect. The most classical feature was Sebastian Bach's famous concerto in D minor for three pianofortes and orchestra : it was played by Benedict, Ferdinand Hiller, and Arabella Goddard, who did not full short of her veteran com- panions either in vigour or brilliancy. There was such a host of eminent performers, vocal and instrumental, that it would really be easier to enu- merate those who were absent than those who were present.