New-York daily tribune., 1856-01-15

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ASociety ike the Philharmonic, presenting as it
does the only full orchestra in the United States,
should from this alone find sufficient audience
AAood of insccuracy regarding the orchestral per-
brmances of the Opera House. IS poured out chiefly
90 the devoted head of the leader, for what is called
| he predominance of the brass department But the
aut is not his. Our opera-houses have not too many
brass instruments but too few strnged Expert
ence 10 Europe has determined that proper propOr-
ton of the cOmponens of orchestra requires at least
\ ss many wind and percussion instruments are above
enumerated which, in turn, demand more than dou-
bic their number of strnged instruments, in order to
temper and vary orchestral combinations This brings
the number of Il fstrate orchestra to about go per-
formers. These or greater number, compose the
chestras Of the first class such those of the Acad
emy at Paris, the Queens Theater London, and the
Philharmonic Societies Of each of those cities. With
such orchestras the predOmnance of the brass nsru
ments ceases; and the fullest resonance of the
positon-the sonorous intents Of loud passages-the
sublimty of masses-cOmes FORTH and the cultivated
musical ear is literally satisfied with such body of
pure sound, not otherwise attainable. The cost OF
supporting numerous an orchestra for our opera
renders lis engagement for some time TO come eut of
the question; and therefore, amateurs have to be
tent to hear at the Philharmonic Concerts four times
syear only, orchestra really capable of develop
ing composers instrumental ideas.
The programme of Saturday night, being the second
concert Of the fourteenth season, was as follows:
PART l.
symphony No. 1, in c. Op. w. 0ade
z scSer1o l. Finale.
Romsn,s from Nomonni Pas Ella Piangea. Mercadsnte
SignOr Bacuali
Coueertno for French horn .....;....C NJ Won Weber
Mr. Henry Schmz
PART H.
I si FIST TSS1 '@se' IN l. bs Hy.
'""ce''o 'o "' ''P III tFir.i i .,I time ''
Mr.. Aptommss
cSvsns from TOvaSre g II bslen del 'uO
Conduc;or Nlr Carl Bergman.
Mr. Gode is one of the rising symphonsts of Ger
many We were unfortunately unable TO arrive q
the Philharmonic in time TO hear the prominent piece
Of the evening" but learn from those whose opinion is
entitled to respect, that this symphony is the most in
terestng Of his works.
The second piece Of the programme Is q iavolite
with NJ Badali, who gives it immense effect. Ii Is
large piece of vocal writing of the modern school.
Mr. Henry Sohmitz is very fine hOrn-payer.
beautiful tone does he extract from that romantic in
,trumeut which however eminent in orchestral solo
playing is not inherently adapted for rapid execution
The fourth piece exhibited the vast skill of Hector
Beroz u Instrumentation. 1t was very intricate, but
well performed BeriOzs compositions, some Of which
we have read in score display great mastery OF orches
tis combinations; a strong love of contrasts; deb
ance Of ordinary precedents elaborate workngout
of his transcendenta views of music and thorough
acquaintance with the utmost range Of execution OF
each instrument but with all his sincerity of purpose
and pursuit Of his dominant idea in writing which s to
treat the orchestra in novel and original manner he
has failed to win popular affection, by want of meodc
inspiration. Without this element, sine qua non of
eomposer his works may be admired for their polish
and profundty but will fail TO take rank in public esti-
nation with those in which memorable melody abounds.
Number five of the programme was not given, Nj.
Aptomas. the umvalcd harpst, being arrested in his
lyrical fight by felon on his finger. Decidedly ul-
poetca
Number six. the Cavatina from Trovatore, sung ty
NJ. Badial is an inspiration. The slow movement is
rich aud flowing, and the fast martial movement bold
and specially happy as to climax. The peroration is
decided relief to hackneyed Italian closing forms The
stereotyped God save the Commonwealth endngs OF
70 many otherwise fairly good excellenty beautiful
Italian airs, is happily omitted in this instance.
The finale was the glorious Euryanthe OF Won
Weber, fraught with the soul OF romantic passion,
having besides natural arstocracy-ii may 50 call
n-oft temper which renders him the gentleman az well
As the poet ofhe orchestra. The entire entertainment
passed off well; and Mr. Bergman accordingly may
be Congratulated on the success resulting from h.s
careful rchesrsals He is indeed most intelligent
head to a large body of performers.
The Philharmonic Concerts are now given IN Niblo
Theater the Concert Hall having been found too Inn
tied for 50 large orchestra and audience Inc
thrater wen filled on the occasion.
word in conclusion: We have always believed
that art must have scky, ricketty, uncertain exist
snce in any country TO whose so its creators and
positors are strangers and have accordingly on
every suitable occasion brougM to the consideration
Of our musical societies and opera managers the duty
they owe the American people of producing works
composed in our own country, and bringing forward
prominea. vocalists and instumentalists Of native
birth or adopted citizenship. For presenting these
views repeatedly and cndeavoring by reviewing the
course of management OF the Philharmonic Society
and the Opera House, and by inconrovertible iectS
and illustrations to demonstrate their truth, We nave
been ssssied in the ooarsest manner But disregard
ing such sssaolts and under-estimatcs OF American
capabli,ies we have continued for years, although
unsupported by the Press with the almost solitary es-
cep1Oa ef & distinguished coadjutor, the art'cntc
OF The N. Y. Daily Times, TO call public at'en'
HOO 70 the dbrsceful treatment OF native ana ma
t'oahsed Composers and artists by societies ana
academies Of music But much dropping weareth