The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-05-02
Philadelphia.
Correspondence of the Herald,
PHILADELPHIA, April 30. lS43.

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JAS. GORDON BENNETT, ESQ.,
DEAR SIR -
sit down to scribble you few lines regarding
the splendid concert given by Signor Nagel on
Saturday last From the brilliant reputation which
the Sgnor has made for himself throughout the
country, much was to be expected, but in truth our
expectations were exceeded in every way. Our
large Hall was crowded in every part by the beauty
and fashion of the city. There must have been
over one thousand persons present.
Of NagePs performance l cannot speak in terms
of too high praise. His first piece was concer-
tina, consisting of Adagio Sentimentale, Rondo
Scherzando, and Finale Piccante. The Adagio was
played with depth and intensity of pathos and sus
tanment of feeling that have never heard equal.
led. The Rondo formed a beautiful contrast-iull
OF brlllIancy and qualntness, and the Finale was a
TIT ending to aperformance in every way perfect
Thlspiece was nanimousy called for repetition,
but the Slgnor came forward, received the tribute
OF admiration, and retired. The second piece was
Concerto ala Pagann, in which he introduced
favore southern melody, and improvised variations
on the spot, This was truly great performance,
displaying the wonders of his mechanical powers,
and the great resources of his inventive and i'm
aglnative faculties. The third piece consisted of
movements from his grand Concerto, dedicated to
the American public. The Recititivo, the Adagie
Religioso, and the Rondo MelOdoso The Reciti-
two was perfect musical spcaking-if ever the violin
dscoursed deep feelings and beautiful thoughts, it
was on this occasion. Our mind and feelings
by turns moved and elevated, and well prepared TO
receive the deeper Impressions which were commn-
ncated by the Adaglo Relleoso, which followed.
OF tho movement find it difficult speak or write,
tor my feelings were, IN measure, overcome by the
submlty OF It's character and the depth OF its pas
sion. 1t was an exhibition OF perfect art combined
with powerful genius The rondo melodoso was
beautiful singing and imprisoned air, played with
refined grace and sweet expression and acted with
a soothing ORA The m ind from he aver
| feelings excited by the previous movements. Do
not think my praises too enthusiastic, Tor only ex
presshe sentiments of all who heard him on Satur-
day evening.
Mrs Edward Loder, from your city, was engaged
on this OCCASION and added greatly to the delight Of
| the evenng-her voice is rich, mellow, and Of
| much Power-her style pure, impassoned and clas
slcal-her execution distinct and rapid, and her
shake the most beautiful and perfect ever heard
She sang several Italian and English songs most
beautifully, and created quite a sensation.
MIR Dempster Is too well known to need any en-
comlum from me.
Mr.. Ihorbecke, our pianist, gained much admira-
| ton and applause in piece by Shalberg.
The last performance of this great affair was a
Duett Concentrate for two volns, performed by M
| Halma and SignOr Nagel. This is novelty, and
| one at much Importance. 1t is a composition OF
great brilancy, full of beautiful counterpart anC
Imitation; exhibiting every variety of difficulty, pu
| into such sweet and agreeable FORMS that the In
terest of the hearers is kept up without flag ing from
| the beginning TO the end M. Hanna gained much
| credit for the admirable manner IN which he sus-
| tanned his portion of the Duo. Signor NageI's per
cert which is acknowledged all hands to be the
| most delightful one given here for years.
Signor Nagel gives his farewell concert in your
city, on Friday next, when you will have an oppor-
tunity of hearing this magnificent Duet l write
this letter Just tribute to the Signor's fine talents
and as duty owing to the public. In conclusion |
trust that his regrets at parting with your liberal
community will be comfored by MS brilliant and
enthusiastic assemblage as welcomed him in Phlla.
delphia on Saturday evening
A LOVER OF Music