New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-03-07
Music.
Mr.. s. B. MILLSs soIREE or PIAyo-FoETE
MUSIC

Mr.. s. B. MILLS's soIRBR or PIAyo-FOITE
Mr.. S. b. Mills gave his first sol roe of piano
forte music at Stenways Room last evening assisted
by his pupil, Miss Luckhardt Mr. Mill's plan in these
soirees il TO illustrate the piano music OF the
past and present schools in their most extended va
ricty. In pursuance Of this plan. be played compo
sitions by scarlatii Bach Chaplin schumann and List.
The first pie. on tie programme Rondo
by Chopin. The composition is extremely beau
tful imaginative, now bold and vigorous then dream
lily tender and through all there rms a vein of such
quaint poetic feeling that we recognize the in
SEPARATION of pure genius This brilliantly played
by Mr. Mills and his pupil Miss Luokhart. The young
lady has firm touch and her execution is clear
and rapid. OF the extent Of her powers OF course we
judge but say that she executed her part
Of the duet On this occasion very satisfactorily.
Sonata by Scarlatti followed which was chiefly
interesting for its antiquity that is, as specimen OF
the music in vogue at the period in which he -four
led II is dry and possesses little either OF fancy OF
tenderness 1t was accurately and brilliantly played
by Mr.. Mills his prompt and rapid execution display
ing the gnarled and twisted scale passages with extra
ordinary precision. The grand and mastery fngue in
C. Miner, by Bach. was splendid performance. Not
ing Of the composition stood ont in due proportion and
laid ,he whole plan open to the understanding.
The "In,ermczzi,' by Schumann. containing
three movements may be taken fair simple Of that
composers habit Of thought. The first end third move
ments are very charming indeed, with melodies and
second subjects broad and well defined. but the second
movement is lcarnedy obscure and dssonantly uncom
Portable. Mr. Mills played them ali with spirit and
unfanr accuracy and lis first reading proved that be
had fully studied the peeulariiics Of the composers
style.
The two Etudcs by Chopin the eIeeu.
tive gems OF the evening. In these Mr. Mills displayed
much sentiment ana sympathy OF touch. and nice
shade Of color aid expression. He played the second
Efade Will 30 much fire anG with touch so delicate
and perfect, that lie won deserved encore when he
Acknowledged by playing III avery charming manner
Nocturna, by the same composer.
The performance Of Lists Ehapsode Hon
erois was by far the most brilas az feat Of e1eeu
tive agility that MI Mills gave during the evening II
abounds with difficulties. which MI Mills overcame
with facility which seemed 10 indicate that he still
had power in res rye for any further difficulties tAat
be 4eht encounter.
Mr. Mills possesse. most perfect f,ehhiqpG perfect
indeed that il is hardly possible TO Imagine anything
superior His touch ID firm. delicate ard powerful; he
pnvs with unfaiug accuracy ard With an entraordi'
nary decree Of b-Gravn He pays too little attention
however 20 the finer shade Of oooring which the III
ielectual aI,mus " every composition IT would seem
20 q certain degree AOogh be bent all his energies
70 accomplish the notes written down. and having
done that that lis work ia ended IL IL, per.
hnps not altogether So but there Is squarene's II his
PLAYING IN amour, OF iny.edinrness that Is desfuc'
tive 10 the inner sentiment Of tie ccmpositon "hLin
the last year o. So mir Mills has had new revelation
in art and las overcome much Of that nnrulhriiy o'
svle and lev perfection OF mechanism and displays
degree Of warmth and sense Of topecoloring which
leads one to hope that be w yet add the grace oi heart
and imagination 10 hs executive perieeion-thai the
estboticl viii soon oyeFshadoW TIE merely scientific
Tic fiat soirce wa undoubtedly a success
rs il gave abundant satisfaction to Ills audience and
will soon be followed by Others.
At the Academy Of Music, tonight, VIII be
presented The ever popular Opera Of Faust 1t Will he
the lasi time that this Opera can le seen iAs sra
son. which rHrddiy drawing tn eiose SO 10. ad
mirers should avnl themselves OF this occasion Miss
Kellogg Modm Aiorensi Massimihani and Be!ini'
sustain the principal Character.
This evening Madlle. De K0tow and MI
james NJ WeAh assisted by Miss Laura Harris and
others. will give tLer first concert in Brooklyn at the
Academy Of Music The lovers Of music ia that city
will have rich enjoyment in listening 70 these artists.
Mr WehN is undoubtedly an artist Of The first class,
and one who compels increased admiration viii every
hearing.