The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-11-06

remarkaoie men OF the time. When at Berlin ne
was summoned to Potsdsm. where he played before
the King and Queen Of Prussia 1T private soirss in
the palace. similar warmth marked his recep-
ton at d. esden in the Court Of Saxony.
After this tour M. Thalberg returned to Vienna,
where he was mace pianist to the Imperial Cha n
Der. In 1884 he accompanied the Emperor to Top
ltz, on the occasion Of the meeting Of Ferdinand
with the King Of Prussia and the Gar Of Russia
The still youthful artist Che was then only twenty
two) attracted the warmest encomiums from the
splendid circles which gathered around these mo-
narchs. On this occasion was It, as we have been
told, that after listening to him one evening, the
Emperor of Russia, the Gear Nicholas, said to him,
You, also, Herr 1hslberg, appear to have taken up
the position OF reformef-a musical one. Your
object will doubtless be consummated, because an
artistic reform may be wrought out without blood
shed. The only obstinate things in this world are
cannon and bay onets."
Alexander the Great, we are credibly informed,
was exceedingly angry because there were no more
worlds for him 10 conquer. ThaIberg the Great is
nothing at all ike Alexander-but after having con-
quered Germany and England he did feel nerved for
the storming Of the Malakoff of the art world-the
city Of Paris He accordingly repaired thither in
the " ar 1885, and boldly threw down the gauntlet to
all the great panists. He had to struggle against the
reputation of Lszt then and at the very head of
his profession. Then Thalberg was not equal to
List in that; be had not a Partisan reputation.
NV they stand side by side OF the topmost niche
Of 'iane's bright temple" He was Immediately
recognised in Paris both by the artists and the
journals and the public, and assumed the proud
position of the founder and exponent Of new
school. Its popularity may be judged by the num-
Der Of its imitstors.
After his Partisan triumph NJ. Thalberg resolved
upon another visit to England, which he made in
1886. New triumphs awaited him there, and the
youthful Queen, then an enthusiastic amateur,
hopored him by arranging private sosrfe. Emer-
son says that while Thalberg played the Qleen
was 20 moved that she accompanied him with her
voice. The event took air-all England shuddered
from sea to sea at such shocking breach of royal
etiquette, and the offence was never repeated 1t is
distressing, sometimes, to be Queen. Another
cdote is also told which is even stronger test
mory to the power Of the artist
He bad taken up his residence in the suburb Of
Broppton, where green trees begin to mix with the
brick and mortar Of the great city, and was in the
habit of daily passing Of small brick buildings
en- bis way into the city. In one OF these lived
musical enthusiasts German-who was blind
Apparently his blindness was not o nominal affiic-
ton as be was able to play the piano, and this
sell Thalberg had often noticed him through the
open window, and one evening spoke to him. The
acoen of his native tongue unlocked the enthu-
sast,s heart. He talked Of music, aud Fhaiberg
listened TO him. At last he limited that music was
pursued by him professionally, and no sooner had the
confession escaped from him than he was urged to
enter and play something new. Novelty was as a
sealed door the blindness OF his poverty Thalberg
complied with his request. He entered and sat down
10 the piano. II was, Of course miserable instru
ment, put when genius has none other it can make
even such speak, and did Sigismund Thalberg nos
What it was that he played know not, but the en-
thusiast was lost in delight lie drank in the notes
from his marvellous handling Of those duu and Sorn
out keys tears from bis sghtess eyes DO vn his
checks. his bosom heaved with uncomfortable
motion, ard when the unknown maestro lad Goa
cluced ano rose to leave the piano, nc threw has
aims around him.
L0sse mich" he exclaimed "Du list 7,iai5erg
cdr "a bistcsr Tsufd.'
Il msy be supposed that Thalberg announced his
name in order that he might decline the appro.
p,istion Of the latter half Of this strange comp!i.
neLt.
We have now recapitulated the leading events OF
he first dec ade OF Thalbergs art lie. II is period
q struggles-of intense mental and hysical labor
of oawning triumphs--of fDsi success He has
now nearly completed thirty years Of public lie
During the past twenty years he has divided his
tine between England and the Continent. every
where successful. everywhere popular. He his
orders OF kDghthood sufficient TO Ill every button
hoie q his coat, and money enough to establish
daily newspaper In tie city of New York, which Is
cur idea OF boundless wealth.
Our lady friends viii tie anxious to know how N.
Thalb,rg looks, and we will eudeavor to crafty
heir laCdable curiosity. The eogravings bearing
his name 10 the shop windows very like his face.
He has fine, muscular. well developed figure. q
little too stout for the young ladies', who think an
artist cannot be interesting II he has two sound
lungs. with a fresh, rudy Saxon complexion, q
cieaI blue eye, pleasant smile good frontal de
vtopenent, short whiskers d Ia Anglais. and light
curly hair, with the r. man war cut. Add TO this
manner at once dign,fed and suave, pleasant flow
Of Conversation. style al oeethcr that Of q true
gentleman without one tiDge Of assumption or pre-
sumption, ard you have Thslbergs linotype as well
A. they could do It in Broadway at the highest
NtlNt. ne u W TIC uduSnttT Vi LdDldCne,
he great basso.
N. Thalberg has written a great deal Of music,
and course Of instructive exercises for the piano
FORTE All o. his works have been appropriated and
publifhed by the American music sellers, and the
productions Of this artist have had immense sale
here. Singular as 1t may appear, the music
publishers Of America have not simulta-
noousiy rushed forward and presented NJ.
Thalberg with portion Of the profits
accIung from the sale Of his brains for the
psst twenty years. We have no doubt that NJ
Tbsterg fet a little curiosity to see country
WHERE art was - literally cherished, and 80 came
TO the United states At any rate, be IL here,
and already has had adventures. He went to Nj
agara the other day. and returning stopped at q
Temperance" hotel in Albany A temperance no
tel is Establishment where they are so exceeding
~ niempera,ey temperate that they banish wines