The Philharmonic concert of Monday—the fourth of the season—was honoured
with the presence of the Queen and Prince Albert. The Duke of Wellington was among the distinguished personages who occupied the Royal box. The concert, in compliance with what is known to be her Majesty's wish, was considerably shorter than usual; and to our taste all the more agreeable on that account. In this country theatrical and musical entertainments arc spun out to a length unknown in any part of the Continent ; the caterers for the public being more anxious, it would seem, about the abundance of the feast than its quality. The concert of Monday presented no novelty, but consisted of choice materials. There were the symphony of symphonies, Beethoven's colossal C minor„ and Mendelssolan's symphony in A, composed for the Philharmonic Society ; there was Meyerbeer's overture to Strueneee, a piece as yet little known here, and demanding for its comprehension more than one hearing, and there were the admirable but familiar overtures to Der Freiaelnitz and lodoiska. Miss Williams sang Beethoven's solemn and pathetic song; "In questa tombs. oscura," with great truth of expression ; and a florid air of Coppola showed Miss Louisa Pyne's flexible voice and clear exe011- ton to great advantage.
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