ere warmly and
deservedly applauded.

"The scene in act second contained much of the same forms of
execution as the first, with the exception of a brilliant
duetto in D major, which reminded me of that beautiful
florid piece, 'Quest est homo,' from Rossini's 'Stabat
Mater.'

"This duet not only requires fine voices, but rapid
execution also, or the rendition would be imperfect; but the
sisters gave a charming interpretation to the piece.

"Part third commenced with the 'Magic-wove Scarf,' from
Barnett's opera of 'The Mountain Sylph.' Barnett is a fine
composer, and was theoretically educated in Germany; and, on
his return, he composed the above opera. The musicians in
England were much surprised when this clever author left the
field of composition, after he had received such popularity
from his opera of 'The Mountain Sylph;' but the author was
obstinate, and I believe he was offended with some remarks
of the critics.

"The scene of the scarf is laid in Scotland. The mountain
sylph is a fairy, and falls in love with the tenor, a young
Scotchman. The baritone is a Scotch necromancer. The young
lover, fearful of losing his fairy love, appeals to this
demon for aid; and he, wishing to destroy the power of the
fairy, gives the young man the 'Magic-wove Scarf' to throw
around her. He told him that the scarf would secure her. He
was enticed, and threw the scarf around; but, the moment it
touched her, she became spell-bound, and is supposed to die,
but is released by a fairy of superior power.

"The trio opens with a fine baritone solo; and, considering
Mr. Hyers is not a professional singer, the part was
creditably rendered.

"The tenor, Miss Emma, conveyed the author's meaning truly;
and her imitation of that voice took her to the F sharp
below the staff. This note was intoned with perfect ease.

"In Miss Anna's part there are some beautiful rouladial
passages, which were delivered by the young lady smoothly
and distinctly; and, when she became spell-bound by the
scarf, her _espressivo_ and _energico_ were fine.

"The trio throughout was creditably performed, and was
loudly applauded by the audience.

"'Brighter than stars soft gleaming,' from the opera 'Il
Trovatore,' is a fine composition abounding in _