New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-06-09
distinguishabe. Mr.. Farley did not, evidently. com.

On lnursuay evening, hunucis ciueoiio, ibraei IN
Egypt" announced 1t appeared that Karl Formes
although he did not Tuesday. was expected
Thursday On Wednesday however he sent substitute
in the form Of doctors certificate. stating that he
suffering from bronchial catarrh. As this bronchial
arrh could sing bass the bass part Of the Oratoro
was left out together with about oneha Of the choruses
and solos TO make up the programme Of the evening.
Memberships flynn OF Praise" was repeated but as
il was abont ten minutes longer than 1t was supposed
the audience woud endure the Conductor coolly cut
off the first movement Of the symphonic introduction,
DESTROYING the key note TO the whole work. This
WAS certainly the weak spot In the Festival 1t was
deception 10 announce Handers grand Oratorio Of
Israel In Ecypt and emaculae It that Its creator
would hardly have known it, and it was equally repre-
lhcnsibe 10 mutate Mendelssohn The choruses In
both we're magnifceny sung, but the solos IN Israel
were very weak solos indeed.
| On Friday afternoon. the third vocal and instru'
mental concert given, with the following pro-
eram,ne: Overture to Euryanthe. Weber, Aria Meyer.
beer BY Master Cocker; Symphony, Eroica, by Beetho
ven, Overture 10 William Tell Rossini; Songs by Mrs.
Carey Master Cokcr. and Miss Matilda Phillips and
Les Pr-ludes by List The overtures Euryanthe and
William Tell were played in brilliant and faultlcss
manner the great orchestra going through them Win
spirit which smaeked Of enthusiasm. The same may
be said Of the Eroica symphony. twas grandy played
and elected the most absorbing attention. Few who
were present will forget the majestic and imposing per-
Torrance of the MarcAe Futetrs that OCCASION no
one in the ball but was moved by its wonderful strains
Of sublime grief so generously and pathetcaly inter-
preted.
Tho vocalis,s acquitted themselves very sgreea
by; Mrs Cary has light and pleasant voice. eieir
execution and good style. and Master Coker Is very
promising Young artist. lie commenced TO sing Robert
toi que FAME, when tho sccompanist broke down.
and INDUCED in series Of chords which were evidently
antc Tuba and belonged 10 the period OF the Masto'
don the Mccathasaurus and other creatures OF that
species Then 1t was found out that there was hole
in the ballad that pages OF the Aria were missing
The band which did not accompany any oil tho vocal
pieces at the afternoon concerts very kindly came 10
the assistance Of the little singer and played tho Aria
through very creditabiy by memory.
On Saturday afternoon the fourth and last afternoon
concert was given with the following programme
Overture to Coriolanus. Beethoven; Quartette from
Fidelio, by general request Beethoven SYMPHONY
Minor no -, Mendeiisohn; Overture The Naiades.
stcrndae Bennett; Songs by MdDe. fredcriei Mrs
Jenny Kempop, thinner and Hermanns. and Overture
Euy Bias Mendelssohp This was fine programme
and gave most general satisfaction Tho broad and
magnificent thoughts Of Boeihovens Corolanus were
brought out in grand and powerful relief. and the
dreamy. delicious and sncifal magnings Of Bennett
and Mendclssohn In their overtmes. portrayed
with dclcacy and retirement worthy Of all praise.
The strength of the programme was, OF course Men
dclssohns third symphony. This seemed not only
universal fayore. but all present md the Hall was
filed appeared to be familiar with every movement, II
, il indeed work Of exquisite fancy and wonderful
treatment. Its subjects are clearly and strongly
defined its contrasts admirably calculated and the
interest Of the bearer Ia sustained until the closing
note which is always heard with regret In perform
aneo Of the most perfect Of the whole series
II read with loving care and every member OF the
orchestra seemed intent upon individual excellence. 30
that the Of all should be as perfect a. possible II
e but Just say that that dim attained. and was
, warmly ard cordially appreciated by the audience
The quarieiie from Fdelic requested for repsti
ton because suppose the audience wished 70 hear II
better sung than upon the fret occasion. Ii was very
much better sung. ard received welreTiei encore
Nile Frederoi was heard to the best Advantage this
occasion In the aria from the "Prophetc." She sans
II with great passion aud with marked effect Mrs
Jenny Kempton made a sensation In schubeTths Wan
deror and acknowledged the by singing very
pretty ballad. TO which Mr. Lang added some brilliant
riano-fcrte variations one OF Chicierng's semi
halD which were appropriate TO nothing In particular
Hermanns and Hmmer also sang very acceptabiy.
On Saturday evening, Mendcl.sohn's grand and beau
tiiu Oraiorio. Elijah" was given ,oa crowded and
brilliant audience. The distribution OF tho solo parts
did not promise much strength efficiency but the
result far better than anticipated Apart from
the grandeur and sublime beauty Of the music. the Ora
torio Of Elijah deeply interesting from the dramatic
form in which the subject Is presented. 1t In con-
neced story detailing Of the chief incidents OF the
Prophets life, and preserving the link until his unaA-
translation. II the Sacred Mysteries were now per.
mtted on the stage. % In the olden time.
Elijah" would be the grsndsst dramatic
operate work represented since
music became 1t opens with the prophesy. 'As
God the Lord Of Israel livefh. before whom stand
there sha not be dew rain these years but accord
irg to my word" Then follows the overture, one of
Memberships most learned and subtle creations Which
is followed by the cry Of the people-"Help. Lord
wilt thou quite destroy us"-the rrophesy has com.
menced to work. The whole Of this chorus il NAIVE
In construction; though into perfect form II is
series Of recitatycs In which voice after voice pours
ont its lamentations. In execution the first part
taken too by the conductor and the many decsma.
tory choral points not commenced with sufficient
decision. Obadiah then rebukes the people for their
idol worship and bids them return TO the true faith
The aria, II with all your hearts" was sung very
taney by Mr. Farley and he was most decidedly and
uncom promsng Missed for turning the closing passage
up and ending octave above the note written. The
Boston people know oIatorio music by heart and
not and will not be bumbugged The following chorus
HE mocketh at u.s." was sung with great
impulse and power. 1t could hardly have been more