The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-08-27

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LONDON, August l, 1874.
Musir0I D0is. M IA. Essrons

Musical Doimgs in Europe
The season OF lS44 which has been the most
brilliant on record is drawing TO close, and will
be classed in afew days among things that were
Lions out Of number from every part of continental
Europe paid us visits. Mendelssohn, the great
composer; Ernst, the greatest living violinist, who
has mounted the throne Of Paganni, and sits un-
molested His success has no parallel in the mu-
steal annals He has more fervor and passion
more grandeur and variety of expression in his play
ing than any of the great fiddlers. He possesses
poetlcal style which is to be preferred to all the
mechanism in the universe, although as a mere
mechanist his dexterity is unrivalled Joseph
Joachim is another Volinist, of fifteen, who has
now accomplished, what many of the NEST ceIe-
brated players have not yet achieved. He has the
most complete command over the instrument and
executes music Of all schools from fugue of Bach
to caprice of Ernst and Beriot with equally mar
velous facility. He is Mendessohns pet, and quite
outshone Camille Sivori, "ihe great humbug Of
the day." who, although violinist Of great power,
does not possess one atom of originality, and be-
longs to that respectable class who Justly nick
named monkey Paeaninis." Another violinist,
who gained more laurels than sovereigns is Mr.
Pott, very clever artist but who does not possess
produce q
sensation amongst such galaxy of talent
If the violinists were numerous, the panists were
nnumerable. We will not begin TO name them
for fear we should not be able to finish.
Thalberg, who has lost many of his admirers
through his obstinacy Of playing nothing but his
own composition, which, although very excellent
and sweet, are cut too much on the same pattern
found formidable rival in Leopold de Meyer He
is distinguished Austrian by birth, and resided
Turing some time in st. Petersburgh His execu
ton is wonderful, and is equal to Thaberg's, if moi
his superior During his residence in Turkey, he
has collected a series of Turkish and other Oren.
tai airs, which create the greatest enthusiasm wher
ever he plays them. He wrote a capriccio in imita
ton OF the Carnival de Venice, which is preferred
even to Paganini's, in point Of originality.
Doehler, long favorably known as great pianist
likewise met with much success, owing to his uni
versatility as player, being after List, the onym
ern pianist who does not conine himself to his owl
compositions, but equally excels in Hummel, Bee
thoven and Weber, as in the modern school.
Buddeus Prudent, and several others of minor
reputation, gave several concerts, and met with
more or less success.
Mr.. Lover has concluded his delightful entertain
ments with illustrations Of national character, an
ecdote and melody, under the appellation of Irish
Mornings" and has effected great good through
them by presenting under very attractive dress
the pecuarities of character OF his own country.
men, raised an interest in the public mind which
will induce more general study Of that highly in,
telesting subject.
Mr. Wilson, the Scotchman, likewise took his
leave few days ago. He has all the requisite
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successfully chalked out for himself of late. A
voice Of great power and sweetness-a delivery
emphatic and bold-a Lumor quaint and charac-
teristic-a jollity when required, which admits of
no denial-and to crown all. thoroughly CON-
prehensive knowledge of the character of his
countrymen and their interesting and endless Pc
culiarites. With such endowments, the almost
unparalleled brilliancy OF Mr.. Wilson's success can
hardly be a matter of wonderment. M ra
Mr.. G. Horn, lady and son, gave concert in
the theatre of the Polytechnic Institution, consist
ing of series of songs illustrating the seven ages
Of Shakespeare. His success was SO great, that he
has already announced series OF concerts illus.
trating by vocal and instrumental music, the works
of the immortal Bard. Braham and son, gave
likewise a concert at the Princess theatre, and
both delighted and astonished; short as he is, he
still towers above all competitors as declamatory
singer.
Memberships presence in England gave, if pos.
sible, greater impulse to grand sacred music
than last year. He conducted his great oratorio
"St. Paul." at the concert of the Sacred Harmo-
mic Society-and fuller attendance, more ex-
cellent performance, or agreater enthusiasm among
the performers and the audience, could not be ex-
pected st. Paul is decidedly the noblest choral
work after the Messiah Of Handel Its profusion
Of melodies, it's magnificent Instrumentation, its
picturesque and dramatic choruses, its passionate
and appealing songs-one and all stamp it work
of inspiration, that must live as long as mankind
capable Of musical impression. Standge, the
greatest living bass-snger, sustained the principal
part.
The operate department was very successful,
both at her Majesty's Drury-Lane and Princess
theatre. Duprez, the great Terrorist, from the Pa.
risan opera, appeared in two characters, and has
been pronounced equal to Rubin. Madame Thil.
lon, formerly Mrs. Hunt, mima donna Of the comic
opera and successor of Damoreau, played the "di
anans de Ia co,cr0nne'' at the Princess, and took
all hearts, if not the ears, by storm.
Favanti, Of the Italian opera, who was SO eyre
giously pulled, was dead failure She has beau
tiful voice, but cannot Ising. Moriani. whs pait
US visit towards the end of the season, appeared
in some OF Rubini's crack parts. He created per
feet furore, both through his voice and singing ant
will certainly be engaged for the next season.
Salvi sung only in concerts, and was great favor
lite, especially with the ladies', who were delighte,
with his sentimental style.
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