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An organ prelude and the overture to "Zampa," portion of a long programme being Mr. Geo. W.
in order to interpret the themes and their relative
by George W. Morgan, who also played his own Chad wick's Symphony in C major.
and constantly moving positions.
The young composer handled the baton in per
The orchestra did some of its beat work in this arrangement of "The Old Folks at Home;" Han-
del's "Angels Ever Bright and Fair," by Madame son, and showed himself, in addition to his brilliant
number.
Goldmark's "Sakuntala" overture, a composi- Anna Bishop, who, with Sigaor Lencioni, gave a abilities as a composer, to be a conductor pos-
tion now familiar to concert-goers, was unevenly duet from "L'Elisir d'Aniore;" "Becauseof Thee," sessing the requisite abilities for the position.
played. The unisono passages for strings were by Miss Marian Lambws, who also sang "Only a
The symphony shows evidence of correct mu-
too rugged and unsteady, especially in the 'cellos. Shower;" "Tell Me, Mary," by Mr. E. A. Archer; sical training as a basis upon which the elaborate
piano
solos
("Auffordernung
Zum
Tanz"
and
Strict tempo was necessary, and strict tempo was
and even original superstructure has been cre-
not adhered to. The reeds and brass, however, "Tarantellee Canzona Napolitana"), by H. O. C. ated.
were excellent, and assisted in making the original Kortheur; "De miei bollenti spiriti," and "Only a
It must be said that young Chadwick, a pupil
sequences that close the ovei'ture very exact and Summer," by Mr. Herndon Morsell; "Only a Lit- of the Leipsic School, has demonstrated more
tle Mountain Lad," by Mrs. J. H. Travis, and than usual abilities as a symphonic writer.
pronounced.
The work made an excellent impression, and
Beethoven's "Eroica" symphony was the closing "Miei Ranpolli Femminini," by Signor Lencioni.
Mr. Morgan and Mme. Bishop were very cor- will probably be performed again—with more care,
number, and its performance indicated that mem-
bers of the orchestra had often played it; that is dially received by the audience, and Miss Lam- however. Mr. Carl Zerrahn directed the other
portions of the concert, consisting of Rossini's
to say, technically played it. As to its interpre- bert sang with considerable technical skill.
tation, exception might be taken, especially in the Miss Le Baron recited several of her poems in a "William Tell" overture, and Cherubini's over-
tempo. The allegro con brio gradually began to very interesting manner, "The Little Bohemi- ture, "The Water-Carrier."
drag, and lost its best effects for that reason.
enne" making the most favorable impression on
The letter duet from "Figaro," and Berling's
duet from "Beatrice and Benedict," were sung by
In the Murcia Funebre a great many obscure the audience.
The success of the concert is largely due to the Mrs. E. Humphrey-Allen and Miss Marguerite
passages prevailed which prevented the classical
Hall.
structure from being realized. It is a difficult part well directed efforts of Dr. George H. Mitchell.
of a very difficult work, yet, when it is performed,
EIGHTEENTH SYMPHONY CONCERT.
there should be no excuse offered for any discrep-
THE EOYAL MIDDY.
Mr.
Henschel
directed the eighteenth concert
ancies. Dr. Damrosch is familiar with the work,
and a little more care and rehearsing would un- '"T^HE Emilie Melville Opera Company, rejoicing on February 25, which comprised on its pro-
doubtedly have resulted in a more satisfactory ren- JL in the soubriquet of the "California Organ- gramme works that are rarely heard. As the
ization," appeared at the Bijeu Opera House on chef-d'oeuvre of the evening, Brahma's Symphony,
dition of this part.
No. 2 in D, was selected. It represents, with un-
This is, however, one of the few exceptions we February 21, in "The Royal Middy."
The performance was uneven, the singing fair, usual effort, to what lengths this peculiar composer
referred to in the beginning of this article.
the acting so-so. Miss Melville, as Fanchetle, can go to make a composition as obscure as pos-
The soloist was Miss Lena Little, contralto, who and
elicited
the most applause in the last two acts. sible.
sang an aria from Handel's "Partenope," and This was
The imagination must always be employed to
largely" due to her picturesque attire
Schumann's "Ich grolle nicht," and "Thou ring
than her singing, for she has a penchant for grasp the intentions of most works, but the great
upon my finger." This display of scales and pas- rather
false on the slightest provocation. Her composers lend assistance to enable you to under-
sages in the Handel aria requires a voice without singing
is metallic, and she prefers to sing through stand them. Brahms's chief effort and design
any vibrato quality; Miss Little's voice has a su- voice
pretty nose, probably to attract attention to it. seems to be to make his work great by developing
perabundance of this. quality, which destroys, to her
Macreery also sang in nasal tones, with musical forms so intensely that no one can find an
a certain extent, the strength and decision of the Wallace
escape from the labyrinth in which he places one.
voice. The notes being unsteady and uncertain, unconscious grace.
Don Janunrio (Tom Cassell) was handsome, and There is no pleasure in listening to such a work,
consequently make the passages so, and, as a con-
if neither orchestra nor director are able
sequence, Handel's aria was not given satisfac- interesting to the ladies, but the role has been especially
played much better by Hart Conway. Miss Lillie to find the way to light and distinctiveness.
torily.
Schumann's "Manfred" overture was performed
Miss Little has an excellent understanding of Post, as the Queen, sang aud acted with spirit, and much better, technically speaking, than the sym-
the German lied, as she sang the Schumann songs Mr. Lennox was very funny as Munr/o.
phony, but the Leonore No. 2 overture, by Bee-
with intelligence and musical understanding.
thoven, was rushed off at a pace that we have
"APAJUNE" AT THE BIJOU.
"Ich grolle nicht" was decidedly too slow in tempo,
never heard equalled in this work.
but this was due to the opening of the accompan-
PAJUNE," a comic opera in three acts,
Madame Madeleine Schiller played Saint-Siens's
ist, who began in such a slow tempo that it was
was produced for the first time at the
Piano Concerto only passably.
difficult to gain additional tempo, especially as he Bijou Opera House on February 25, by a combi- Fourth
Only pedantry was suggested by her manner of
contrived to keep the tempo back throughout the nation of the Emilie Melville and Bijou Com- playing.
Her touch is not of that kind to prop-
song. The same must be said in regard to the en- panies. The success of the piece in its German erly produce
the effects that Saint-Stens aims at.
core, "'Oh, Sonnenschein."
dress at the Thalia Theatre seemed to augur a Saint-Ssvns has that touch, and Mme. Schiller
future for it in English attire, but the flavor of has seen him apply it; she knows how it should
the Viennese humor is not preserved, and local be done.
NEW YOEK QUINTETTE CLUB,
E fifth chamber music matinee took place hits are a poor substitute. The text would be im-
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
at Steinway Hall, February 23, before a proved by generous pruning. Much may be said
The
sixth
Philharmonic concert, under Dr.
large audience. The programme was bold and in praise of the music, however, which is bright Mass's direction, took place at Music Hall, on
and
taking.
Miss
Emilie
Melville
was
a
piquant
certainly original, consisting of compositions by
February 23. The programme consisted of Wag-
Anton Rcibinstein only; the first number being his Natalilza, and Miss Lillie Post »n interesting ner's "Faust" overture; Schumann's D minor
Jlinkct.
Quartette, C minor, Op. 17, No. 2 (for strings); the
Mr. J. S. Greensfelder created considerable Symphony, and Boise's Festal overture. The
next, a Prelude and Fuge for the piano, performed
merriment
by his impersonation of Vosa, the ser- soloist was Herr Carl Bocrmann, who played a
by Miss Luia Anton with excellent judgment, es-
Rheinberger piano concerto, which had never
geant.
pecially in breadth of tone and clear and distinct
been heard here (or in this country) before, also
The scenery is pretty, especially the grotto Liszt's
phrasing; the third and last number being his cel-
Rhapsodie Hongroise No. 9.
scene,
and
the
chorus
was
dressed
in
very
becom-
ebrated Quintette, G minor, Op. 99, a work which
The -concerto is dedicated to Btermann, and
ing
fashion.
has attracted much attention.
seems to be written in the massive and broad style
The string quartette of the club is deficient in
peculiar to this most excellent pianist and artist.
PATTISON'S
MUSICAL
SOIEEE.
one essential respect, and that is unity of tone.
He produced a veritable furore with the perform-
There is a great difference in the tone-quality of f"T^HE first of a series of musical soirees (on the ance of these two compositions. If there ever
the instruments, and in the tone-quality produced X. English plan, whatever that signifies), given was a favorite here in Boston, Carl Bnermann can
by Mr. I. N. Pattison, took place at his ware- claim that distinction.
respectively by each player.
The one-half of the quartette completely over- rooms, No. 42 Union Sqnare, on Thursday even-
Dr. Maas was en rapport with the general good
whelms the other, the first violin and 'cello being ing, February 23. Mrs. Julia A. Polk, Mr. Ed- feeling that the solo playing produced, and di-
ward
Mollenhauer,
Master
Wm.
Theodorus,
and
each much more powerful than both of the others
rected all the numbers with more than usual
together. The last movement of the quartette was Mr. Joseph Harrison assisting at the occasion.
vigor, but with the same ease and grace that char-
The programme was long and elaborate, to say acterizes his style.
disfigured for want of distinctness and strength of
tone on the part of the second violinist and the the least, consisting of a grand concerto fantasie
NOTES.
viola player. In order to givo string quartettes (the Storm Petrel), written for piano and orches-
Mr. Jerome Hopkins's oratorio, "Samuel," was
with artistic finish, each player must develop an tra, the orchestra being supplanted by a piano
given at the Tremont Temple, before a large audi-
equal quantity of tone, at least, in order to produce secundo.
It is one of Mr. Pattison"s stormy and brilliant ence, on February 22.
a proper proportion.
The Yale Glee Club Concert attracted a large
The New York Quintette Club must remedy this piano compositions, and its performance seemed
audience at Tremont Temple on February 20.
one defect, above all other things, in order to be to please the audience.
The Boylston Club Concert, on March 2, pre-
Other piano compositions graced the pro-
enabled to produce the great quartettes, especially
gramme, in addition to the vocal selections by sented Felicien David's "The Desert," and a new
of the modern school.
The Quintette of Rubinstein is a characteristic Mrs. Polk, who sang Tosti's "Prayer," and a work by J. K. Paine.
Mr. Peck, of Music Hall, says that Joseffy's
work of this genius, who seems to be equally great "Romanza," by Denza; also, the "Jewel Song,"
from "Faust." As an encore, she sang Pattison's farewell concerts will take place on March 15 and
in whatever branch of composition he labors.
18.
As much of this kind of music as possible should Waltz Song.
Beethoven's "Fidelio" will be given in Music
Mr. Mollenhauer proved his acquaintance with
be heard, in order to enable us to understand the
tendency and direction of the composers of the Beethoven's Violin Romanza, but his inability to Hall March 29, as concert music, under the
direction of Mr. B. J. Lang. The soloists are
render it technically correct.
present era.
As to young Master Theodorus, he would do Mr. G. W. Want, Mr. Carl Martin, Mr. C. B.
good to remain in seclusion for a while longer. Adams, Mr. G. Henschel, Mrs. A. F. Knowles,
THE LE BAEON CONGEST.
and Miss Dora Hennings.
Prodigies are getting too plentiful just now.
ry^HE many friends of Miss Marie Le Baron
_L tendered her a concert on February 21, to
MUSIC IN BOSTON.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg was to have sung at a
assist in the publication of a volume of her lyric r
T^HE
Harvard
Musical Association gave its concert in the Lee Avenue Baptist Church, Brook-
poems. I t was an artistic and financial success.
fourth concert of the season at the Boston lyn, Eastern District, Friday evening, assisted by
Among the interesting features of the programme J.
Museum on February 23, the most interesting Signor Brignoli and Signor Tagliapietra.
may be mentioned: