New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-02-14

TO saw oratoios and vet musical discourses, that =
to say, symphonies-have been written bere-sa
agreeable to hear Is the came things recently pro-
duced in Europe. las we have no sympathies viii
the brokencrcckery school Of symphony but believe
first and last, that instrumental music derives the
solid charm il possesses by its imitation of such
phrases as the human voice sing TO measured and
rhythmic poetry-we do not 90 into admiration itx
over distortions Of the musical spine, or Of
ApolIo-club-foot, and manifold hideousness resoted
to, to hide melodic poverty, aud the inability 10
create ideas and in them naturally aud eleganily)
good song, however, we would remark, wbsrs
the passion Of love is adequately represented, a
raer achievement than an oratorio, although the OK.
ploded Puritanc nomenclature and the most serious
dismaD words and sentiments for music be sought.
for presenting. long stories essentially unfit for
music az advertisements on corncutting or proposals.
.or street-cleaning. A thorough imprisoned and
extended waltz, too, let us add, every eight ban
making their individuality like Burns qustrain
verses is, as work of genius as much superior to
nine Wanted symphonies out Of ten az the Scotch
poets brief lyrics are to admired rhetorical dis-
course In the execution of musc-and here We
come to our exact subject matter-we need net %
farther than one man, Mr. Gottscbalk, to shows
peer of the best in Earope-upon an instrument the
most PLAYED upon-and the most mex pressye as re-
CARDS singing qualities. Mr.. Gottschak has just
given two brilliant concerts at Nibos Saloon. In
these he displayed prodigious power Of
execution which places him beyond being surpassed.
In exsctitude cleaess, rapidty, seniority, power OF
sweeping over the keys, Of thrilling aud teratng
notes, human fingers cannot surPass lis. de hss
exhausted the dazzling qualities Of the instrument.
In heroic denestion he outreaches all we have
heard here; not necessary to name Thalberg on the
ls,. who was deficient in fervor. 1t might have
been the supposed necessity of addressing himself to
the more salient apprebensions of MS auditory by
such arch-vxhibitons Of CELEBRITY and strength, out
we thought Mr.. Gotschalk failed " indulge in thss
poetic sentiment for which be wss formerly 30 dis
tiugushed. After all, singing, so to speak, on the
piano with buman-like expression, Is the rarest Of
qualities. As the adagio, or few notes 10 the pure
grand style, get TO words Of an emotional Or pss-
sional kind, il the great test of the vocalss AT 20
il the delineaton Of song the piano, 10 the All.
nuth shade Of expression the solvent Of the players
claim. So rare, indeed, is this quality that it is not
WORM WDle 70 SPEAK Vi INC seHe'Vo''' VI "cefc" "
such art beauties. We think Mr. Gottschaik viii
bert subserve his reputation by singing more and
playing less on the piano. He was tumu'taousy APP
plauded, aud most ably assisted by Mr. Richard
Hoffman.
Mr. Gott.cbalk's reputation is now as firmly es:a3-
lsbcd in Europe that Of any other living pianist.
both in Seriormance and piano" Transcription" 80
much for al American jumping to conclusion.
Beside Mr.. Hoffman, the singers Of the opera es'
sisted. Opera music in the concert room is neces-
EARLY tis-aller-for the scene, dress and idsaZa-
ton are wanting. The kcightly tenor sings in thss
last abortion Of fashionable ugluess--the black
dress coat the Italian Countess of past centuries -
cites her chemically poisonous yrScs, not In pearled
bodice and with glowerng front, iat IN smiles and
crinolino with japouica shedding lie perfume ovee
her dark-brown hair The dramatic comFosiSor'
ti-h is out Of water, accordingly.
The next concert takes place at Niblo's Saooa
this evening