New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-29

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and perfection Of manipulation he read Ii very feel
ingy but his Interpretation lacked forces the coloriug
was TOO generally delicate-it was too low 10 tone.
needing warmth Of treatment to give vitality to the
composition As an executive display It was faaess
and was received most cordially by the audience In
his Faust piece he made an immense hit. and won
unanimous and enthusiastic encore. The programme
announced that encores could not be allowed so Mr.
Weh came forward and bowed once. returned and
bowed second time. and then obeyed the expressed
will Of the public and played his Trembling Leaves
one of the most delicate and aerial Of compositions.
Considering the vast size OF the Academy this would
seem to be bad selection, but Mr. Wehls touch Is 80
pure and sensitive that he made the exquisite tones Of
the piano. even in his sofest Whispers heard distinctly
in the remotest parts Of the auditorium.
! We think the Philharmonic Society wasted much
valuable time in the vain endeavor TO make Beric rs
fantastic rawlings Ineligible to sane audience. The
selection Of this work was great error In taste When
the repertoire Of the Society is SO rich In better things
Rather give good old than bad rev compositions.
Why not give the "Pastorale" Of Beethoven. or the
"wiohe der Tone Of spohri Why is not Gade heard.
or why not reproduce one OF George f. Brstow 8
Symphoniesi Any Of these would be preferable to
the mathematical soulless calculations Of Berliozs
Fantasia II we except the.fturth movement which Is
an exceptional and wonderful beauty amid the dreary
pattudes Of that master. The three first movements
abound in difficulties. and have every essential Of 9
great composition with the exception Of rythm melody
and consecutiveness Of thought. Anything more
dreary psssionless and soulless have heard
We recognize his thorough mastery OF the Orchestral
we recognize genius in his method Of Its treatment
and We cannot but regret that he denied the es
of melody and Of musical conference.
The work was performed in mastery manner and
10 record the fact Is due both to the Orchestra and the
Conductor but it is pity to waste so much valuable
time spon the study Of work which amounts TO 80
little when produced. The grand piano used this
occasion was one Of Chickering's.
MISS ZELDA HARRIsoSs CONCERT.
This young American vocalist, Miss Zelda
Harrison was honored BY crowded attendance at
Irving Hail. on Saturday evening. on the occasion OF
her first grand concert. She assisted by Messrs
Castle and Campbell Mr.. K. Seguln Herr Prume vio-
linisi. and Harry Sanderson. pianist
Miss Hariison's appearance and department before q
concert public is eminently attractive She has fine
voice which she uses udiciousy and effectively. Her
execution is neat and true and she sings with tasteful
expression She made brilliant success on Saturday
evening all her selections being vociferousy encored
She received indeed most atteriDg ovation, proving
how popular she is at present and suguring brilliantly
for her future.
Mr. Harry Sandersou, who Is too rarely heard In
New.York, played in dashing and brilliant manner
two OF his own clever operate Fantasies. which
proved so effective and acceptable to the public that
they demanded and re-demanded iurther favors from
Mr.. Sanderson, who responded promptly and effect
lively.
The other artists assisting acquitted themselves so
we'll that encore followed encore. threatening 10 pro-
long the programme beyond midnight Miss Zelda
Harrisons concert proved in every way, ana
it wonld probably be polite to repeat it.
THE BROTHERS PozNASsKI.
These young American artists, now candidates
for popular favor In their native country. announce
their frat concert In America for the Sd Of February at
Irving Hall The occasion will be Of great interest
TO all who vaue the development OF native musical art
In that department we have made rapid strides but
only within the past few years. In almost every branch
Of the musical art have produced some admirable
artists in singing. piano playing, compositions.
songs opera symphony and oratorio writing. and we
can point to our children with pride and pardonabe e.
uts,on.
or Joseph and Isaac Poznanski we have few words
TO say. having heard them at an invitation soiree
few evenings since. They are both evidently well read
and thoroughly practiced artists, educated In pure,
pe scboo enthusiastic IN their love Of art and with
fine intellectual capacities for the development OF ITS
PRINCIPLES The results Of this education, combined
with their natural abilities visible In their playing
and In their compositonsthe latter being well con-
sidered thoughtful and in some respects exceedingly
beautiful This talent has been more developed In tie
pisust than in the vionis but BOTH In this respect
will command attention. or their executive abilities.
shall only say at present that they have made good
nse Of the years they have devoted 10 study abroad and
that they have special points Of excellence which the
public will at once appreciate. In manner they are
courteous and genial well educated. and masters OF
several Languages and in opinions they are broad and
liberal especially toward the claims Of other artists-a
European virtue which we should be glad 10 see intro
duced into this country.
We have called the attention OF the public to these
young artists because they strangers here though
citizens and because desire to every deserving
aspirant to artistic honor receive full fair and gene
rous verdict and cordial reception on the occasion OF
their first appearance among US
CONCERT AT DoDwoRTH's HALL.
A concert, for the benefit Of blind gentle
man, at which the Blind Quartette Club viii assist 10
TO be given this evening.at Dodvorth's.
Thenters.
Mrs. Wood will appear at the Olympic Theater