New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-05-11

seemed 10 DC NJ an end but he contributed 10 q
musical journal-sferward comprebended in single
volume-s dissertation on musical instrumen alton
or the art of writing for an orchestra; and, il he Lad
done nothing else, he would merit frst.rate niche
In the lyrical lempe-for it is an admirable produc-
ton, and one very much needed for sndents-for
very little had been written on that very important
subject and tie student had generally to work ont
his own salvation On the characterization Of the
orchestra, to calculate the return of his own musical
comets and take the parallaxes Of his own fixed
starr.
10 the work performed on Saturday night by
eighty musicians, under the direction of Mr. Theo-
dore Thomas, of course there is evidenced all the
orcheslraiion of superlaiiye master in the use OF
musical instruments AS NJ. Berlioz; ofthe excellence
Of the melodies there may be differences OF opinion.
We thought them a vast advance on those ne put
forth in bis vocal and instrumental symphony OF
Faust performed in Paris; and we think the cele-
brated NJ. Scudo would now revise his elaborate
criticism on the composer, in the Rerue des DenI
Mondes, in which he said that M. Beroz had not
the art 10 connect IDEAS or in plain French, did not
know how to compose.
In the absence of words, and Of PRESERVATION, an
instrument does the living individuality. The
Viola, sober and sentimental, performed the bust.
ness well, in the hands Of NJ. Mollenhauer. The
several movements are AN agitated introduction to
depict the fever Of the hero generay-then Viola
impersonation, accompanied in chief by the harp.
Then fesal and religious and national alpine themes
follow in their turn, with die-away effects and echoes
which make the young people hold their fragrant
breatbs, until they como down with laundering
approvals The ecstaiic finale of Harold gave fine
chance for the multiform Simultaneous traits OF
musical coloriug or Instrumentation, the whirl OF
volins the srdent wreath of the brass the clash OF
cymbals the shrieks Of the little flutes, and all the
sgonies end Obstacles Of the soul in communion with
physical nature aroused. The performance was
complete success, and Mr.. Theodore Thomas has the
honor Of producing it here first.
We have often expressed the opinion, and repeat
II respectfully here, that it is the chief business of
Philharmonic Societies to play living pieces or COM
positions by men alive;-by that means Art is i'd
vanced. If they are not played Art dies; for Art
cannot be sustained by studying the works Of the
dead almost exclusively. The age must be heroic
to itself it deserves to be covered with ignominy
and stricken from human annals. For these reasons
the Philharmonic Society should give most heed to
such new works as this just considered: especially
it is not possible, with the limited means in sim
gle artists hand to rehearse for weeks such produc-
tons, and render them with the ultra-e1act finish
which they need
Madame d Angri sang splendidly Rossins splen-
did old air, Di I'anti Palpt and the audience
would have been best satisfied had the lady gone
through with it again instead of bowling acknow-
edgments 10 their sayos Of applause.
Mr.. Mills played with the completest success a
frst-class composition Of Chopin.
The performance Of Beethoven's Symphony in c
minor concluded this remarkable concert.
Theaterr, etc.
Last Saturday evening was a remarkable one at
all the Broadway Theaters. Wallack's, where
1.-THE Stranger" was represented the first time this
season, for the benefit Of Mr.. Lester WAllack, was
filled 10 every part by brilliant and delighted audi
ence. The Winter Garden, where Mr.. j. s. Clarke
repeated {" Paul Pry " and "He's Jack Sheppard
was hardly less nperally attended. Nibos wa,
crowded to excess, as is usually the case on all
nights Of Miss Batemaps engagements, and Laura
Keenes was occupied by probably the largest audi
ence Of the season. the receipts exceeding one thou'-
and dollars. The attractions at the last named
and Mr.. Daniel E. Baudmann in two acts Of The
Merchant Of Venice" and the production OF MiSs
Berop's play Of "Ph@dra." 1t is necessary
10 say, on behalf Of Mr.. Bandmann, that
although bis performance Of Shylock
was, as heretofore, an unquestioned success, the
circumstances by which he was surrounded ON TINS
occasion, were evidently 50 embarrassing as 70
trammel and mar the effects OF his best scenes 80
far IS at least one half the actors were concerned,
the pats were eYtempoHzed, ana both Dir. Band
mann and Miss Heron had 10 contend with the most
discouraging obstacles that artists can encounter.
Miss Heron's Portia was dignifed aud expressive,
ard especally in the scene Of the caskets, dis
tinguished by an exquisite and original by-play'
which gave an entirely new charm TO the imperson-
alton. The last act was not 30 good. In regard to
" Phedra," we have only TO cay that the represen-
tstioD was 70 imperfect to give no opportunity for
f.ir indgment Of its value. Whenever 1t shall be
REPRODUCED with adequate support Of the principal
character we shall be ready to consider IL critically
Mr.. Clarko's success at the Winter Garden has
oocasioned renewal Of his engagement. He will
this evening again appear in Paul Pry" and
"Hes Jack Sheppard" i'll the last Of which his
effects are scarcely ess mirth provoking than those
of the irresistible "Toodes." We are gratifed to
record Mr. Clarkes prosperity. especially as bis act
ing affords perhaps the beet illustration extaii' OF
those 81 npIe and natural principles Which lie at the
foundation Of dramatic Dit, but which are nowadays
frequently overlooked in favor of holder aud more
vehement, though totally unreal stage effects. We
noOe that Mr. Clarkes final reputation will be all
the moro enduring from the fact that he rises to 1t
with gradual certainty, and not with sudden and pre-
es,ions rnnidtY The methods by which he advances