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February 20th, 1882.
THE MUSICAL CRITIC AND TRADE REVIEW.
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Joseffy is announced for a concert soon.
Mr. J. M. Angle, of the Opera Club, left for a
rip to Florida last week.
Last evening a Sublime Lodge of Sorrow was
held by all the bodies of the A. and A. Scottish
FOURTH SYMPHONY CONCERT.
Rite at the Corinthian Academy of Music.
A male chorus selected from the Apollo Club
R.
DAMROSCH
succeeds in making each
rendered the vocal music, which consisted mainly
symphony concert an interesting event.
of selections from Millard's Lodge of Sorrow
The fourth concert, which took place February
Service.
at Steinway Hall, offered the following attractive
The orchestra of twenty-two pieces was under 4,
programme: Mozart's G minor symphony, Spohr's
ihe direction of W. C. Hadley.
in A (Gesangs-Scene) for violin, played by
They rendered the overture "Egmont," by Bee- concerto
Master
Michael
Banner, and Rubinstein's Ocean
thoven; "Marche Funebre," by Neukounn; Symphony.
'Marche Funebre," arranged for the occasion by
The programme presented a happy contrast be-
j . Schaick; "Miserere," by Verdi, and overture, ween
the symphony of one hundred years ago
'Consecration of the Tample," by Keler Bela.
the symphony of the present day.
Taken as a whole, the service was a very impres- and
The Mozart symphony represents an early stage
sive one.
M.
n the development of the symphonic form after
ts inception.
HAMILTON, CAN.
Instrumentation was comparatively an unknown
HAMILTON, CAN., February 11.
science; the size of the orchestra was diminutive
T the Grand Opera House, on the 6th, Hav- compared with the orchestra of to-day.
erly's Minstrels gave one of their fine per- Tone effects were meagre and light in the days
INDIANAPOLIS.
ormances to a crowded house. The music was of Mozart, because the composer had no material
INDIANAPOLIS, February 9.
to utilize.
good.
f I^HE Patti Concert at English's Opera House very
The symphony in Mozart's days was composed
Remenyi
performed
on
the
9th
to
a
fair
audience.
JL on January 31 was, of course, the musical This truly great violinist gave great satisfaction for an orchestra which compares with the modern
event of the season.
his fine playing, but was the only one in his orchestra, as the piano of 5£ and 5 octave, made
The audience was, perhaps, the best, both in by
ompany
that had merit. Miss Cassandra Nusson one hundred years ago, with the modern concert
point of numbers and quality, that ever assem- was exceedingly
grand piano.
poor.
bled in Indianapolis, and the diva's reception was
A Mozart symphony performed by a modern
THE CANTATA, "RUTH,"
most enthusiastic.
orchestra is advantageously placed; it is performed
Patti's bright and graceful presence made her written by Alfred W. Gaul, of England, for the by a large orchestra here, and the tone-effects are
popular with the vast audience before she began festival of the Sunday School Union of Birming- greater than those heard by Mozart in person.
to sing, and this popularity steadily increased.
1am, was produced here for the first time by the Yet the work, with all its grandeur of conception,
Round after round of applause greeted her every St. Celia Society of this city, by whom it was very its artistic construction, and its poetic sentiment,
appearance, and the concert evidently was, in the airly rendered.
cannot fail from evincing its simj'licity.
opinion of those present, a success.
The cantata consists principally of choruses, all It is plain, easily comprehended, and its con-
Aside from Patti's singing, however, there was of which are carefully written, although most of struction can be easily analyzed in detail as the
little in the programme that was enjoyable, though them are spoiled by being too short. This is by work progresses; and now, in our times, when Mo-
it would seem that the prices charged for admis- no means a classical work. It is not ambitious, zart has become an old acquaintance in most, if
sion might enable the management to provide but appeals to the popular rather than to the crit- not in all, of his works, we can anticipate the order
capable support.
ical taste.
of events as they appear in his works.
In conclusion, the third act of Faust was given, Professor Aldous, of this city, has composed a Age is no evidence of merit, and the fact that
with Mile. Patti as Margherita, and Nicolini as fine piano study called the "Rivulet," which will the many old and departed composers had great
Faust.
be of great service to students in assisting them to reputations among our forefathers is no evidence
Patti appears to much better advantage in opera, gain independence of fingering.
that their works are incomparable.
her acting being, if possible, more charming than
Their works are undoubtedly comparable. No
her singing.
ALBANY.
matter how much veneration we may have for Mo-
Atkinson's Jollities opened to a fair audience at
zart, we cannot fail to compare the apparent
ALBANY, February 10.
English's Opera House last night, in their so-called
A /TADAME FAVART" received its first pre- childishness of the Mozart work with the dramatic
musical absurdity, "The Electrical Doll."
_L sentation in this city at the hands of force and depth of Rubinstein's compositions.
The company does not contain a single good' the 1_V
There is a tendency to fear an issue on this very
Emelie
Opera Company on the 26th.
voice, and the entertainment throughout is utterly The opera Melville
point, but we are under the firm conviction that a
was
well
sung,
and
made
a
very
fa-
bad. They close their engagement to-night.
impression on the large audience in at- little iconoclasm will not injure the art of music
The proceeds of the Patti concert amounted to vorable
tendance.
On Friday evening the "Royal Middy" in the least.
something over five thousand dollars.
was
given,
Miss
appearing to particular Rubinstein's "Ocean Symphony" is a stupend-
The Hyers Sisters' Concert and Opera Company advantage as the Melville
sprightly Middy, and Mias Lil- ous work.
begins an engagement at the Park Theatre to-mor- lian
This is the one unqualified expression that
Post acting well the part of the disguised
row night.
queen. The very successful engagement played may be applied to this great tone-poem of one of
by this company closed with only a fair rendition the greatest living composers.
ROCHESTER.
If Rubinstein occasionally subordinates tradi-
of the old favorite, "Pinafore."
tional forms, he does so with a consciousmess that
ROCHESTER, February 9, 1882.
JOSEFFY,
USICAL matters in Rochester have been supported by Miss Laura Bellina, gave a grand the passion which he transforms into music can
only gain additional force.
rather quiet of late, most of the entertain-
concert at Music Hall, on the evening of the 6th, In its descriptive features it is a model; the
ments being given by amateur local talent.
An effort is being made to organize an oratorio to a small but appreciative audience. The pianist character of the work has made its name a neces-
society, which it is hoped will be attended with played in his usual fine style, and won much ap- sity,—it is The Ocean Symphony.
success, as we have been without such an organi- plause, but the singing of his support—a soprano As to the utilization of all the resources of
so-called—was wretchedly poor, and would com- modern instrumentation, it may be said that Rubin-
zation for a good many years.
unfavorably with some of the singing at our stein has accomplished some of the most remarka-
It is expected that the presidency will be ac- pare
ble and ingenious results.
cepted by one of Rochester's most prominent public school entertainments.
business men, whose connection with the society Little Corrinne and her Merrie Makers played Five movements of the new completed seven
an engagement of three nights and a matinee at were performed.
will undoubtedly insure its financial success.
Hall, commencing February 9th. This Dr. Damrosch entered into the spirit of the work,
The musical department will be in the hands of Tweddle
Prof. Henry Greiner (late of New York city), a company, through the absurd action of the soci- and gave an excellent interpretation of the sym-
ety with the long name, is undoubtedly one of phony, especially on the night of the concert.
thorough musician and an able conduct^*.
Thus far only the preliminary steps have been the best advertised on the road, and, as was ex- A mere boy, Master Michael Banner, was intro-
taken in the matter, but doubtless a permanent pected, drew large houses. Two performances duced. He played Spohr's concerto in the Gesangs-
each were given of the "Mascotte" and "Magic Scene.
organization will soon be effected.
Slipper," both being fairly rendered.
This was venturesome, and, having lost all
ANXIOUS CHOIR SINGERS.
NOTES.
confidence
in youthful prodigies, we were pre-
This is the season of the year when choir sing-
pared
for
a
repetition
of one of the many disasters
Patti
was
to
appear
at
Tweddle
Hall
in
a
con-
ers are seeking engagements and more lucrative
of the past.
positions for the coming year; while churches, on cert, but as yet nothing has been heard of her.
The Albany Musical Association resumed its We are happy to say, however, that Master
the other hand, commence to talk economy, much
Banner is a phenomenon.
to the detriment of good music and well balanced rehearsals on Monday evening.
He performed the Spohr concerto with technical
choirs.
precision, his tone was full and large, and, taking
A recent change, for the better, has taken place During his visit in Meiningen, Johannes Brahms into
consideration that the violin he played was
in the leadership of the orchestra at the Grand was decorated by the Grand Duke.
ordinary instrument, the tone he produced was
Opera House, and Mr. L. Schaick, a thoroughly It is a pleasant experience for Buffalonians vis- an
exceptionally powerful for a young child.
competent musician, has been placed in charge.
But the most wonderful part of the perform-
iting
Leipsic
to
hear
the
praises
of
one
of
our
This orchestra has been noted for its bad playing,
ance was the expression and sentiment which he
and the change will be an agreeable one to all prominent pianists sounded on all sides. Th infused
into his playing.
Courier's musical editor writes thence that Miss
theatre goers.
Taylor made many friends during her residence It was an intelligent performance, although
MUSICAL ATTRACTIONS.
there, among both professionals and amateurs, and the phrasing was at times undeveloped and
The attractions this week are Haverly's Masto- is spoken of as a pupil who has done great credit crude.
don Minstrels and the Rentz-Santley Troupe.
to her teachers. Nothing but pleasant words are Master Banner is a prodigy, and if he con-
Stevens's Opera Company, with Jennie \\ inston spoken of her, which therefore deepens the regret tinues to receive instruction from the masters,
at the head, are to appear here in "The Jolly that all her friends feel at her proposed departure the world at large will hear from him.
Bachelors" on the 13th and 14th of this month.
(Continued on page 211.)
from Buffalo.—Buffalo Courier.
Nobody will believe that his compositions are
entitled to such a position. And what is much
worse, everybody will surety believe that if he
did not put his compositions in such a place, no
one else ever would.
The Kellogg Concert Company 'was here, and
gave us a very ordinary concert, and, altogether,
one of the worst we ever heard here.
Miss Kellogg seemed ill-disposed; Herr S. Lieb-
ling banged shamefully; Signor Tagliapietra sang
Faure's air, "The Palms," for the one thousand
and first time.
Signor Brignoli screamed in a fog-horn style.
Miss Poole gave us a dose of salts, and, taken all
in all, the performance, notwithstanding Miss
Kellogg's singing of "Old Folks at Home," was a
perfect musical parody.
Such companies might as well stay away from
here.
The Peabody is sufficient, as a musical evil, and
when these strolling companies inflict their effer-
vescence upon us, it only completes our sum of
misfortune.
You TEBPE.
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