The New York herald., 1862-02-12
sottschall,s First Concert.

Tho great musical evont Of the seas0n-Mr. Colts
chalks opening concert-cams of last night before
crowded and brilliant audience at Niblos Saloon. He
was assisted tho occasion BY Miss Hinkloy,
sgnors Brignoli, Susin, Nancusi, Mr.. Richard
Holman and Herr Molenhaucr, the whole under
tho direction OF Max Marstzsk. The programme
was, in point Of selection and artistic excellence,
Of the richest that any concert has presented for
many years past Susini executed finely the opening
aria "Jerusaem," by Verdi Tho noble duet from
'Bcisaro" was superbly given by him and Brigno.
After this appeared the lion of tho evening" with his
breast decorated by profusion Of orders. He was
received with several rounds Of applause, and ap
peared to be sensibly touched by the cordial warmth
Of the greeting His first piece the overture to w
liam which he has very pgcnously arranged for two
pianos. He assisted by Mr.. Richard Hoffman, and
both played with precision and briIiancy that elioted
enthusiastic applause and Miss Hinkey sang
the cavatina from "Botlsy" without much spirit She
might have mado q better choice. Herr Molenhauer's
selections from Swedish melodies on tho yolincello
gave great satisfaction to the audience The im-
tation Of the Scotch pipes was particularly
relshed. The Quartette from Don Pasquae" by Mis-
Hinkey, Brignol, Blancus and Susini did not exhibit
perfect accordance the voice OF the basso unduy dom
nxting rest Tho !" Transcription d Bravoura" Of
the quartettc Of Rsostta composed and played BY Mr.
bOtscnak rciuus ou0 strongly VI INC Pecuiarltl0s or
Lszt II was admirable in point Of execution and was
warmly encored. Instead Of repeating IT, however, Mr.
Gottschak played . neat little composition called
Tho Last Hope" which recalled the style Of his famous
" Marche de Mutt"
The second part opened with Runners Fanta9s Ca
price, performed with much tastc and feeling by Herr
Molenhauer. His echo imitation was excellent The
Romanza from tho Lombardi was deliciousy sung by
Brignol In nsorcedus like this he cannot bc sur
passed. Mr.. Gottschalk thcn played tho " Murmurcs
Eolians" ana "Pastorello o Cavslisrs," both his
own compositions. The first was particularly
to bs admired for the beauty Of its smoso and tho Sc
cond-a sweet melody, worked neatly through an ably
performed apggo-remindedu strongly OF the style and
execution of Thalbsrg. The applause immense and
the player in response to encore, performed another
of his compositions. "Le Marchs soeune" by far the
mcst difficult picce that he executed during tho evening
Miss Hinkley sang very prcttily tho ballad, "wIthin
Mile Of Edinboro," and received encore. Mancasis
Romanza from Don Pssquals" also very creditaby
given. Tho trio from "Lucreta," by Hinkiey Brgnoli
and susin effectively sung, and repaired tho short
comngs OF the previous quartette The concort con-
cluded with the well known composition Of Mr. Colts.
chalk 'Ths Panjo." which played by him with that
popularity Of touch which he alone possesses In his
performances Of last evening every struck by
the wonderful Improvement that hard study practice
have mado his execution Poetry and sentiment he never
lacked. He has attained since last heard hm-some
Ave years oous power In giving expression
TO the creations Of fancy cultivated to point of which
there have been few examples In his profession
This evening the second concert OF the series takes
place a, Nblos. On Thursday Mr. Gottschalk performs
in Brooklyn.