Nos. 7 and 8 are wholly exempt from censure, though not entitled to any praise, except that of correctness.
No. 9 is a clever composition, full of melody and good passages,—one more especially, beginning at the fifth bar of the second page, which indicates the real musician. The composer also has read and understood the poetry, both as regards its meaning and measure.
No. 10 displays no inconsiderable talent. The guitar-like accompaniment is not only in good keeping—exactly what a serenade requires—but shows a taste and command in harmony. This is altogether a pleasing, easy vocal piece.
- ARIETTA, ‘Praticel di fiori adorno,’ composta dal Mo. MICHELE COSTA. (Mori and Lavenu.)
- ARIA, ‘Dolce Calma, oh! Dio!’ introduced by Sig. Tamburini in PAER’s Agnese, composed and published as the preceding.
- ARIETTA, ‘Donzellette che presto volate,’ composed and published as the preceding.
No. 1 is a very sweet air, and not devoid of original passages. It is moderate in compass, and easy both to sing and accompany.
Nos. 2 and 3 are not equal to the preceding, but written in good taste.