The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-11-14

musical friend has called attention, in the fol-
lowing communication. 10 the disfiagu< concert which
,ook place at Cuusi's on Thursday night II our
GOOD fortune to be presents but. unfortunsisly
eospesd to leave il before il completed We pro-
ia 10 be no ossens. although are great ANA
,.urs OF music. and opinion s entitled TO very little
,..Osc bat we have hesitation in expressing the
.,.urs and admiration which we felt at the whole per-
iomance There than fifty ladies' and gentle
,..o who assisted in the with their voices, and
ob.r gentlemen with variety Of musical instruments Our
o,,ssopdent has named two OF the most distinguished
roners; but cannot permit the gentleman 10 whose
Genius and enthusiasm we are principally indebted for
.suOs up the Philharmonic Society itself. and producing
~. fire., exhibition Of its skill. to escape our notice
Mr. Kieckhoeiers violin exquisite. We have never
heard more delicate and beautiful strains drawn from
ha, delightful instrument. SO delighted was the audi
..ee and so admirable the performance that we must
pea the avoriie encore, and call for second perform
,nee We should now and then have a little harmony
aung the winter drown those notes Of dscord which
ve are destined to hear from the Capitol:
\, "A, Editor of the Uaion
lis moi little surprisins--and lear must say good
rediabe 10 the musical taste OF gtoniha
do first OF the Philharmonic Society should have
..sd a, with much <caf, aud yet have received moi
hs slightest notes in the papers of this city, as far as
h,ys eamed+ II is the commencement Of new era In
nc here and that account, requires notice and
!. ,oprasenent II followed up with the spirit which
s,s,naed il The citizens OF Washington viii possess wha
~. long been wanted among hem--lhe opportunity OF
u,enipg 10 refined and cultivated music. As there were
many resent the occasion above referred who
espabIe Of giving fair and opinion OF the per-
onusnce this article may call forth their judgment
La us ave candid and honest criticism from those who
are Judges OF good music, and permit the qualification
enoyed by the result Of the aborious and untrng efforts
Of so many excellent performers TO pass away from our
minds and memories like dream Of the night During the
approaching session OF Congress- should the eternal cang
AZ The slavery discussion be renewed with all horrible
discords" II will be relief to feel that there 10
more harmonious assemblage. where tempted
enter who have any disposition for "teason,
,pols" All who 90 there must BIS lovers Of the Union
snd many soul may be there saved from the di cordan
sentiments of disunion
The leader Of the Philharmonic Society," Mr. Berlyn de-
serves great credit for tho skifn manner in which he
prepared members for this performances. He deserves
tho highest praise and encouragement In every respect
Without going into particulars believe that is generally
conceded Of the brightest gems Of the evening
Mr. Ksssler's performance the piano, with orchestral
accompaniment. Mr. K s from Vienna, and, although he
has been in Washington for more than year. his real
merits comparatively unknown here He is thor ough
bred musician, and performer on the piano ranks
among the best that have appeared in this city In
his style he may be placed between De Meyer and Herr
combining sufficient OF the orce ana energy OF the one win
the delicacy tenderness of the other, without running
either In Mr. Kessler the citizens of WASH
g.on possess musician whom they ought cherish and
and gentleman who deserves their respect and
esteem He is modest and retiring to become quickly
known appreciated, and therefore the necessity
thai hoss who know his qualifications should call them
the attention of the public. this notice Of the
should elicit full and minute crifigW Of the per-
onnarces shall have gained the object had In view,
and hope have confined my remarks, far ind
wduas concerned, general observations of the merits
OF the leading professional gentle who participated
Ia IT,
LOVER OF GOOD MUSIC.
Since this conmun ication sent to us very CON-
plmsnarv notice Of the concert has appeared in the Ma
tionul NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 9sr