New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-12-19


works a, the Romeo and juliet" symphony. part Of
which Mr. Theodore Thomas presented at the frs, Of
his series OF orchestral concerts. The expression OF
romance and passion. delicate or vehement il a,waT.
at his commando but be seems TO struggle in vain with
the holder and moro majestic inspiration OF tragedy
like Lear" descriptive symphony by Bcrlioz upon
the subject OF THE Tempest" or OF - Midsummer
Nights Dream would be work OF rare felicity bn.
We .should dstrus Hamlet Of his Interpretation.
The German LiedeTkranz. under the direction OF MI.
Paur, contributed four.port chorus By Abt quar-.
tet and chorus. with orchestra by MendelssOhB The
performances were accurate and mainly tasteful There
is nowadays fault however in the singing OF all Ger
man musical societies from which the members Of the
LederTang not free. Ther effects are Il we mny
express it, too anihotical Their method, Of convey
Ing expression suddcn aud frequent transitions from
loudues to comparative irdgdlblty. The performance
is too apt be all alternate and whisper. Regular
sustained crcsceudo or duinuendO PROFESSIONS are
seldom attempted b. them. These violent changes IN
force and volume OF sound may be made vastly effective
If used with discretion, and not too unnteHnJtodyi
bnt whom they appear the principal stock in trade of
singing society they become monotonOus and lose
their charm. With regard to tho precision tho prompt
meas and the thorgh training Of the Licdcrkrarz il
easy TO speak in high praise. The soloist OF Tire
evening was Nj. L. Bergner lie played yioloneai'o
concerto composed Cor him by f. l.. Ritor-a conven'
onally good composition displaying according to the
usual manner the strong qualities OF the instrument
and introducing the accustomed mechanical difficulties
to attest the dcxter.,y OF the performer. II thcro IA
one instrument which above all others should be spared
the torturngs OF tie force the voloncco It's
characteristics are supreme nobleness and dignity
Its tone Is all sadness and paihos. Whenever 1t Is
turned to any frivolous use, or when ii Is
made the medium OF dashing bTayura effects us
nature is entirely perverted. And yet 1t is almost
impossible to find yiooncoo player who is not eaget
to win applause BY minc1y Of tie rafting bTu
lisnoy OF tho violin. Rapid eartckng treble oadenccs
dizzy clromatcs swift blendngs OF successive thirds
and sxths, unquestlonaby prove immense mechanical
adroness but they also prove want Of conhdorce ~
the best and trest resources OF the Instrument. NJ
Eeycner who Is the most accomplished yioonceia sc
have PLAYED the concerto with admirable accuracy IN
the more serious passages be showed the ncst feeling
and II rare precision execution could have made tue
volatile fancy.Wofk nj the close interesting. 1t wold
have become 50 in his hands. Ho was heartily APP
! pauded
! OLYMPIC TBRATRR. -" The Streets OF New
York with its fine scenery and attractive local oee'
appears % have commenced OF great prosper
tv at this establishment The admirable acting oil MI.
Mortimer the fidelity Of the pictorial representations
OF Uuion.square and other familiar places. and tho eK
citing incidents Of tho Ba1tcIst confsgra!icn unite
20 kindlo o popular interest OF unusual magnitude
'The Streets OF Nev.YoTk" will DO repeated oveTy
evening
/ ugLLER's "SALLE DIAB0Lr0CE. Mr. Hell
Ter announces this week an entire change OF pro-
grumme lie will play two now rianofor.e solos,
| .'Thalbergs fantasy on themes from Don nioTanht
and q composition OF his own entitled Laughing
Waters" IL will also Introduce pantomiinc Of TIE
Iavel order, called Harlequin Santa Claus and the
Magic Closet in tho production Of which new scenery
dresses msshncry tricks and Emusic aud Variei! o.
i new characters will be employed.
i SACRED AND MISCELLANEOUS CONCERT.
Wednesday evening next g sacred and miscellaneous
concert will DO given al tire Madison Avenue Baptist
Church. under the direction Of Dr William Eofse
Mrs Cooper Mr.. Barclay and Mea,fs. Wolnocke aad
Thatcher will assist. The entertainment Is Tor the
benefit OF the Mission School. Tho various places
where tickets nav b. purchased Designated 10 tho
advertisement elsewhere.
| VAN AMBURGH's MESAGERIB.- new
dromedaries and the performing monkeys are con
stany on exhibition at this popular resort IN colnec
ton with she vast collection OF animals and birds a.
ready gathered together. Three per- ices IRE
given sch day by the trained elephant ... tiger
etc.
| Tho third concert Of the philharnon.c Society
| Will be given on the 2sth Of Januoiy schgmanns
Synphony In i fiat Beethovcns overture to "Egmont
and Glucks overture TO "IphSenie In Anls" vii! be
performed The substance is 80, but the spice OF q
IIitc novelty would not be anwecomc
UIPPoTHEATRoY. Madame Louise Tour
naire Marietta ZaDfrts, NJ. Nerrecke, Master Stick
uey and the other stars Of this establishment. VII
nppear every evening this week and Oh Wednesdsy and
Saturday afternoons. = new Christmas pantoDime,
HARLEQUIN BuebcaEd" Is announced for next Monday
BARyUY's MCsEUM.-The changes IN the
dramatic performances AZ this place OF entertainment
are announced IA the advertisement elsewhere. Tie
ordinary attractions require change 10 add 10 Their
popularity. new spectacular drama j. in PREPARATION
/ for Christmas week
ARTEsrUs WARD "AMoyG THE MoEMoSS. -
Aremus Ward begins this eyeningthe fourteenth week
o. his successful entertainment illustrating lie among
the Mormon On Wednesday next he VIII give
second afternoon performance, commencing at tlrse
O'Clock.
! WALLAoK's THEATER. The success OF Nj.
Ioucicaults comedy. How She Loves Him. has in'
creased with each representation IL Is announced for
rendition every evening this week, excepting Thurs
dav. when "Rosclae' viii he performed
FnEycH THEATEI.-O Tuesday evening ia
Poudro suI YeuI" will be repeated by Mr. Jnignets
| cou,psny. On Saturday, Logouves lire comedy, Par
] DIoit dc CoDquete" will be Produced
HOPE CHArIL.-Wo odrole's Bohemian glas5
blower, exhibit every veniDg ard Wednesday AID
| SATURDAY. afternoons a. this establishment.