New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-08-30
Musical.

Miss ZELDA HARRIsoS's CosCggT.- Mis- Lcl-
da Harrison made her debut months since al pm
pills concert. which occasion che exhibited con
siderable promise aud DISPLAYED a voice Of much naiu
ral beauty. Within tie past Few months she has lad
the advantage Of singing with Madame Bishop at The
concerts Of that distinguished artist and las gained
high and deserved credit
Inspired by her she has essnyed two concert
on her own account at Dodworih', Hall. and the
other last evening al the Aihenoum. Brooklyn. The
first was crowded 10 OVERLOOKING and the second was
brilliantly attended. Tie programme each occasion
identical.
Miss Zelda Harrison has rich and sympathetic
voice mezlo.sop.ano rather than coniralio, but
with full and telling notes in the lower register Her
style not fully formed She ihas much to learn and
large experience to achieve before she can take her
rank comfortably among artists, but she exhibits large
possibilities Of future excellence which we hope yet to
see fulfilled. In Abts song. ye tears,' her voice
told finely and she sang IL with much expression and
natural pathos. In the duet from Martha and
in the EomGnza from Anna Boena.' she was
heard TO great advantage. II is needless
TO say that shc encoIed In everything, and re-
ceyed throughout each evening the most enthusiastic
demonstrations Of appreciation and delight MISS liar
rison has Haierng career before Ler but. charming
she is now. 1t only be won by close. earnest ana
critical study To achieve this ~ worth the trial, her
road is bcstt with inconsidcrate nierefs let her put
these behind her, believe only future to be won by
hard work and close selscrticisn, and she VIII make
a mark in the profession she has chosen.
Madame Anna Bishop is one OF the most remarkable
women Of the day. She appears before the New York
public again, with voice fresh and beautiful as
when hrs, heard her in this city great many years
ago. Indeed, We think. that in point Of volume and
purity, il is now better than il then. Madame
Bishops style is thoroughly admirable her school is
pure, being free from that nGusoang tfemolo which
dsfgurcs the manner Of too many Of modern sing
ers and there is nothing in the elaboration oi oIEa-
ment which ID beyond her reach Equally excellent Is
she in Italian or English but in the Interpretation OF
| simple English Scotch OF Irish ballads she certainly
has rival the continent OF America. At eech con
cert Madame Bishop received with enthurasm.
and whether In the elaborate Cavaina tasta Diva or
the sweety simple ballad by Stephen Masset sunset
she gained vocerons encorcs and the respect and
admiration not only Of the public but The profession
II seems the general desire that Madame Bishop should
give at least Concert at Irving Hall prey ous TO her
departure for California and Join in the desre so
expressed.
Mr. David NJ Levctt, n young American pianist.
P"P" VI '"o Hoips'l Conservatory hppcdr'u ." w"
Brooklyn Concert, and played Chapins' Impromptn IN
e. sharp minor. upon somewhat hard and ungrateful
piano. IN most graceful and acceptable manner His
school is good. and his technique well formed. He
plays with taste and expression and il altogether ul
OF promise. With close and rigid study and tho ex'
perience which every day Twill bring to him, he can
reach high place among our solo artists
Mr. Lascellcs Is a man of varied abilities; he plays
the piano dashingy he accompanies with the taste and
skin Of thorough artist and he sings In couple or
three voices most peasingy and effectively. He is
concer, in himself bu. assistant he is invaluable
He is good musician. and Trustworthy aud talented
artist
Miss Zelda Harrisons Concerts were a marked sue
cess both ariisticaly and financially