Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1851-08-07

Serihohia Nusicui Soclc'y TOOK place
at the Bellevue Hall, on Saturday even
ing. The audience was larger than at
either Of those previously given, and Of
that character which could appreciate
the excellent performance.
The Programme was taken up at the
precise hour named, and the pieces were
brought forward with rapidity unto the
close.
First on the Programme was the
Grand Overture lie Pre- aux. Clcrcs."
This was we'll reri@mcd and called
forth the applause Of the hearers,-as
did the next piece, Waltz, "Minos
Klcnge," by Strauss. The latter was
little singular from the fact that the
melody ran through SO many measures,
which, together with its arrangement,
gave il the appearance Of very slow
movement. II was most excellent, and
whoever knew n waltz by Strauss that
was no.7
The Quarttetto for four French horns
was most admirably performed, taking
all the circumstances into consideration.
Wren the nature Of the instrument is
observed, how uncertain ito speaking,
how very difficult il is to obtain the pre-
else tone desired --and also that II 10 an
instrument designed for harmony rather
than for melody, II must be conceded
that notw outstanding there were several
false tones, yet 1t was calculated TO ex-
cite the highest admiration Of the music
al scholar. Sill there can be no doubt
that such performance is not well
adapted to promiscous audiences, how
ever well the scholar Ind artist may be
pleased. And in passing, We think the
GcImanians are entitled to the support
and thanks of our community for the
high order Of music offered, although it
is apparently for their interes: to adopt
a lower standard.
We dare not trust ourselves TO speak
frankly Of Heincmeyer's Variations
brilliants," executed BY Mr.. Zerrahn
OF the flute. He is certainly the cool
est player that We ever heard, who
could arouse such turore among his
audience. What can be said Of the
performance except praise Who
would or rather could suggest improve
men,s7 Let any one having the assu-
rance make the attempt; for ourselves,
we simply say We hope TO hear i, many
times before the season closes.
Part the Second opened with the
Overture to MARTHA" by desire. We
can only add that we desire to hear it
again, rery Particr larly.
The Terzc,to from A,tila, for Clar-
ronc,to, Corno and Bassoon was well
performed, ms was the Grand Gallop.'
In the former We had that Bassoon finc-
ly played. Never, probably, has iha,
instrument been better played in this
place, than il has since the Germanians
have been here. In Iced, the instrument
has generally been thought TO be Of an
inferior character, and as such has ia!-
len into disuse. But after hearing one
of the Soil which this instrument is so
frequently pouring forth, we find that
n,h.s 10. Ln h.tt.r
dispensed with than the Bassoon. We
ry few people have any idea OF what the
instrument is intended to do; undoubt-
cdly such will look upon our remarks
with unbelicC But let such hear this
instrument, as played by Thiede, and
their doubts will take to themselves
wings and hce' away. 'Sounds from
Home" were delightful. Oh! if every
home had such sounds issuing there
from, well might every one sing there's
no place like home" This probably
gave more really pure pleasure than any
other through the evening. IL seemed
to touch sympa,hysing chord in every
breast. This is all that can be done by
any one, and this is the highest object
aimed at by the best disciplined, best
educated, most thorough artist. How
we'll this WAS attained the general en-
core and universally delighted counten-
ancc testify. For ourselves, we hope
to hear the sweet, delicate 'long drawn
Sound, yet again many times.
The evenings performances closed
with the "Grand March du Sacre from
thc0 Prophetic" This was like every
thing tha, the Gernanians do, well per.
formed.
Generally We think the selections no,
quite as well cal culatcd to please as
those OF the previous concerts have been
II may be that part OF this was owiAg
70 the echo Of the Hall. Indeed we are
inclined TO think that the music would
have had n much better effect had the
stage been placed at the side Of the
Hall.
There was one thing which marred
the Flute Variations, which !, is 70 be
hoped will be for the future avoided
While the audience were hushed to n
panf,,l sil.nce tho Jooy. ~oro ,bv ,u,,,