her first engagement in london was at the promenade concert of 6 november 1873; the programmes were then distinctly popular, with a tendency towards vulgarity; she insisted, in spite of all expostulations, in singing the 'slumber song' from bach's "christmas oratorio" and some classical lieder. she obtained great popular success, and enthusiastic receptions on her appearance at the crystal palace, the albert hall, exeter hall, and st. james's hall quickly followed.