The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-10-09


LEOPOLD De MEYERS CoNcERr.-Words become idle
and the but thing of we akness when we attempt
to describe the concert of the lion pianist last evening
1t was a mental enjoyment which memory loves to
dwell but values too highly to share with an ndsr
ent world by relation. From the beginning to the
close of the performance, it was not only triumph of
mind over matter, but Of mind mind and the feel
ngs Of the three four thousand listeners present
admirably performed we may say hersonce
for all that the public owe small tribute Of thanks
song by Mile Rachel: which loudly spplaudsd ap.
peared the lion and then followed storm Of loud long
sound to the mighty panis. The grand fantasia p on
Semirams," was performed as none other perform
it. and when concluded hearty demonstration Of salts
showered upon the stage from many fair hand Herr
Hetch and Fraulein Korsnsky both in fine voice
Meyer then performed his beautiful mpro on
Russian airs and of his many brilliant efforts we con-
sider this the gem II was encored but the wonder
full variations American national airs was substituted
and was indeed glorious creation of musical talent
the applause which greeted him. IL was some
minutes before he could proceed but when all STILL
he touched his violin where slept the genius Of harmony
and when she woke to the movement of the master hand
she gave out such wching strains Of melody that the
sense ached with too much pleasure We wish not to
anayze the theme. Paganinni's Carnival of Venice -
il must be heard and felt not spoken Of We will only
say that its beauty was only equaed by the perfec-
ton Of sweetness with which it was performed.
Rapturously it encorei and the stage was covered
with aowery carpet as though woven by fairy hands
The grand fantasia on Robert lie Diable was given by
caine was, as it well deserved to be- encored The
celebrated Grand Duo from William Tell was
and as performed by De Meyer and Burke last
evening, was throughout two streams of melody
for many day in our ears. and form the fabric Of
many pleasant dream The reality is passed. but tn
recollection still remains If any of readers expect
critical notice OF the pieces played We sorry to
disappoint them. We give the effect and look not for
the cause nor wish to destroy agreeable remembances
on the bright SIDE and think not there may lie cloud
behind Mr.. De Meyers concert the concert of the
season. attended by thousands Of the fashion and beauty
and talent of city. He achieved triumph for
himself and had the pleasure Of seeing those assisting
him obtain large share of public favor Mr.. Burke,
IN the affections and is fully appreciated by the
New York public. We understand that De Meyer pro-
sess 60 with him. '~'' '"S
CAhiLLo svoRL-This gentleman is now almost en-
uey recovered from his illness and will give his first
az the Tabernacle Monday evening Previous
" 'he uecease oil his immortal master, Paganini and
".- .'Ao,' were prevalent that he would visit this
an intense anxiety that the r. or might he true
pervaded all classes of sooie,v , h,, a., -, e
irusua'ed All such hopes Now we havs his .rcc.ssor
ms svor.e pupil among us, whose reputation in his nro
kingdom OF Europe, and universe oonssns !" every
him in the position his teacher occupied and sh
LII ~ W. .hhy nh That his option hero
Will be commensurate with his well acknowledgsS
merit, no one can doubt and assisted as he will
talent OF the highest order, entertainment will ~
offered to our citizens seldom If ever equaled in a,tr
tveness The laurel that the great maestro will gain
will not be the least to be priced among many ALREADY
woven in the chapet with which fame has honored him
Ma. LovER.-This distinguished 'frafer will give
his fourth Irish evening" tonight, at the suyvesant
Institute. The entertainment will be entirely new II
is entitled The Outlaws and the Exies o. Ernn and
embraces several amusing anecdotes historical and per-
which always lends charm to his trivial witticm
MS anecdotes told by any else would lose ell their