New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-03

GorrsCHALK's LAST APPEARANCE.

The excitement Occssioned by the announce
ment of the last appearance Of 6ottscbalk for many
years perhaps subsidized with the matinee Jon Saturday
morning II was anticipated that numerous audience
would be present. bk not that the Academy OF Music
would be crowded IS 1t was on that occasion. Every
seat was TAKEN and every standing spot was occupied
New York turned out to bid hearty. generous good
by 10 the petted musical idol Of the city AZ
1t would be useless 30 60 through the programme a.
II would be but recs pitulston Of previous crih
cisms Every piece no played was encored. over and
over agaa the people seemed determined 70 hear a.
many last notes as possible. Gottschalk played his
best the GALAXY Of beauty which surosnded him. the
enthusiastic cordiay Of bis reception. and the excite
ment Of the occasion. seemed to inspire him. and all
the old grace and passion, and tenderness OF style
oame back him. and its exquisite fascination Was feis
BY every one In the house.
The whole performance was veriteb!e triumph ana
(;ottschalt will carry away with hun pleasant and
grateful remembrsnces Of the closing days OF his resi-
dence among US. He bears with him the warmest
Wishes Of hosts Of friends and admirers that Lis tour
NAV prove productive both of honor and profit and that
no ma, return 10 US crowned with fresh aufes won IN
new fields Of labor.
Miss Simons shared the farewell honofs. ard will
bear with her reputation in brief and brilliant
week which will stand her in good stead wherever she
goes Signor Muzio arranged these farewell concerts
most admirably There nothing left andore that
could add 10 their interest, and their success has
proved that the public fully appreciate his labors In
their service Mr.. Harry Sanderson acquitted himseW
throughout all these most admirably and bosn
as pianist and composer has rsea much in pnblc esti
nation. Mr.. Charles Frsdel and the other gentlemen
pianists did good service, and. together with Cots
cha and Sanderou brought out 'he splendid tones OF
the six grand Chickering pianos ana fedhc Academy
like full orchestra.
The matinee at Irving Hall was. very largely
attended but was unfortunate In It's results in con-
sequence OF tho absence Of Mr.. Webb. who was de-
tanned In Philadelphia by severe sickness. Mr.. Sra-
kosh expected him. and the concert proceeded bus
when the telegram arrived pussied to supply his
place There were OF two popular rsnisss In tho
house who were willing enough to play. but could not
play upon Chickering'S pianos SO mach fsrthe rivalry
among pisns.makers. -
In this difficulty Mr.. William R. Bassford. Who
advances no claim ss Q solo pianist, his time being
chiefly devoted composition consented to supply tho
places in the programme left by the sbsenee Of
Mr.. wehli He played twiee--drst the "Murmures
Eolian" second tho "Traviata" by Gottschalk. In
which be was encorsd. to which he responded.
CONCERT POSTPONED.
In consequence Of the severe illness Of MI.
weh the concert to have been given by him and Miss
de Katow this evening" at Nblos Saloon II postponed
to Wednesday evening Tickets purchased for night
will be good then.