New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-16

cesses lie Carnival ROfnain," by Hector BC.iioz.
was tangled mass Of undeveloped ideas and grand
orchestral effects executed with precision and power
and MeyerbeeI's "Torchlieht March" which was per
formed by snecaI request was sinsulary grand in its
distinct and immense Of sound This march is
certainly an inspiration and in dramatic effect may
1 rank with that Of ale Propletc" or Midsummer
Nights Dream"
! Mr. james NJ Welli perf med on this occasion Men.
delssohns Caprice brilante in r. Minor" one Of the
most original and beautiful Of Mcndcssohn's piano
works. Dir. Wshls technique is perfect in every
essential requisite that he could not hut play II finely
In his reading OF the "Capricc" he differs somewhat
from those who have preceded him. taking tie tempo
faster. and throwing faDciful manner into its
execution. We recognize thoughtful feeling in this,
bnt prefer the tempo shade slower. and
stricter Interpretation Of the text. In point OF
execution Mr.. Weh was irrcproachabe save only that
he lacked little in force when in connection with the
orchestra. He gained an unanimous encore and played
his extraordinary left hand piece from "Lucia, which
literally drew down the applause of the house the or
chcstra included In the second part lie played his
Fantasia on national airs, which is rep!ete with his
brilliant tours dc force and those peculiar technical diff
culties which he accompshes with much grace and
ease ard again received the honor Of encore. when
he PLAYED his charming sketch. "Trembliug Leaves
piece which every one is asking for. but as it
Is not published no one can get In this the exquisite
dolcacy of his touch is the most striking charm and the
peculiar quality Of the ChckerDg Grand Piano is just
suited TO IFS development In continued passages OF
brilliant rapidly piano forte each note comes ont as
distinct individual drops Of rain. and with putty
Of tone which cannot be cycclcd. Mr.. Wehli asserts
that no pano-orte that he has PLAYED upon affords
the pianist wide scope for varied expression or
tho power Of delicate coloing and strong contrasts
the Clickering Grand.
Nile De Katow played two volonccllo solos. with
orchestral accompaniment, and played more success.
fully than on any previous occasion. She exhibited
purity Of sentiment and depth Of passion which Wis
IDLY affected her audience and elected unanimous de-
msnds for repetition. She made positive success;
also did Madame Amalia Srakosch. who also received
the compliment Of encores.
This closing concert Of the most brilliant Of
the season. and Mr. Esfed and the directors must alike
be proud Of the results OF their and enterprise
A very pleasant incident connected with Mr..
Eisfcd and tie Philharmonic Society occurred at the
Academy Of Music Brooklyn. on Tuesday May 2.
The Directors Of the BROOKLYN Philharmonic Society
gave a grand banquet TO M Eisfed to which were in
yited some Of the most distinguished residents OF
Brooklyn. clergymen, lawyers, &c. During the
evening, Mr. Luther Il. Wyman. in the name of the
Directors and the Society. presented Mr.. Eisfeld
with costly "baton" az recognition OF his
valuable services TO that Society, and as token
of their admiration of his talents and OF their esteem
for his moral worth. Mr. Wyman, i'll the course OF his
eloquent and feeling remarks, reviewed Mr.. Eisfclds
connection with the Philharmonic Society. commencing
with its inception. and continuing without interruption
up to the present time except during Mr. EIsields una
voidabe absence and expressed sincere regret that
that competition mus, In consequences Of Mr.
Esfeds departure for Europe TO be absent for year.
Other gcatleuen followed In the friendly and com
pImeutary strain to all Of which Mr. Eisfeld replied
iu few appropriate words.
The ld.oz Is formed Il one piece OF pure vo'y. |
mounted in gold eIquisltey chased. The besv' gold
mounting at the base Is craenented with beautifully
engraved monogram; IN the center OF The baton an
elegant scroll contains the following inscriptions
Theodore Eisfeld from the Brooklyn Philharmonic
Society, May o 1861" The mounting ct the poin' ter
inmates with superb sapphire.
The design is chase and beautiful and reflects cred'
upoa the taste and skill of Messrs. Tiffany Co. Ills
some what singular coincidence, that after eght years
NJ service as conductor Mr.. Esfe,d presented by
the New.York Philharmonic Society oil tue "a Oh Aa!
,sss with superb gold watch and appointments; aud
orshp of the Brooklyn Philharmonic Society he should
have received from it on the cd OF May THIS oeau'iu
baton MI Listed visits Europe solely for rest ana
recreation his abors during the past year having been
severe His loss will DC severely felt by our PM
harmonic Societies and very generally regretted But
in year he viii return his duties, We hope entirely
recruited in health.
CONCERT OF MR.. s. B. MILLS.
Mr.. Millss annual concert took place at irving
Hall on Saturday evening The attendance. though
fashionable and critical by no means as largo as
the distinguished and recognized excellence OF MI.
Mills M In artist should have commanded The concert
WAS NOT ,ucienty advertised and nothing can be done
IN this community now no matter how worthy uhiess
this is done.
Mr.. s b. Mills as q pianist stands simply o. the
head of his profession. In the point OF echn'qae VIC
doubt IL MI Mills has a superior in the world lhere
il 10 weakness in any Of his fingers they have all been
eonay educated so that II matters not In what eiassn
cation o, massage difficult from ito simplicity or din
cu from sheer mechanical eaboraeness. that we erti
else Mr.. Mills, we have only to pronounce It's
execution perfect far as our experience hol very
small, permits US to judge. In short Mr.. ain.
can take his stand among the first executive arss Of
The world We may here and there take some excep'
ton 10 his reaing certain authors but we are Always
sure TO recognize all he does the feeling oil conscen
lions artist. His selections this evening were from
Chopjn and List. Widely separated as these com
are in style Mr. Mills rendered both very faith
ulv His selections from Chopin were rendered win
wonderful, fuency grace and power. and although MS
r.sanO lacked that romantic sentiment that yearning