New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-05-14


hut n W highly apprecaiye and sufficiently numerous TO be
remnperave We have rarely heard Mr. Morgan play more
admirably The Fantasia in Meyerbeers Hucueno's was
brilliant in execution and distinguished by the most
charming variety in combinations All the effects were well
best points and the full powers OF the
organ were arstcay developed This was enthusiastically
encored and response he performed in most brantand
affective manner the variations in God Save the Queen in
which his feet We'd with hs hands in clear and rapid manpu
laons His other selections executed in the same mas
tery manner.
Miss Nettie Stirling has naturally most splendid vocs
organ by satisfied with the method ois
production nor with style Of her training Her voice III
stead being produced naturally and without EFFORT rced
strained and its rich unctuous quality partially Oo
scured style though pretenou is by no means iormed
her studies Italian style have evidently been forced ana
the shaowness teaching betrayed by the absence OF
those counties, graces ofnh in which no well trained
artist is ever deficient This forcing system OF vocal ednea
vicious every respect ignores the basis Oh voea
education namely the proper formation OF the voice ana 'h
instruction which enables singer acquire knowledge
of the USE and perfect control Of all the Of the
various registers Of the voicepowes which enable ah as
to the voice. produce contraed Effects to endae
any Of fatigue and to manage 1t under distressing c
cumsances sickness partial cold certain class OF
briiancy is impaired together with superficial execution
and "A false exaggerated emphasis but these are surface
qualities that may give momenary reputation, bat cannot
stand Of repeated hearing discriminating crucis
Miss Kate Mcdonald whose debut We noticed few days
since points best instructed novice who has ap
peared years She learned manage her voice. 10
conceal its weaknesses develop its strong points. and to
manage il so as all emergencies She has been
thoroughly grounded future Of depends solely
upon her own efforts which, directed by conscientious de-
excel viii open to her position when inc ehai"'
ter of her voice will admit OF
We by no means deprecate The accomplishments oil
Miss Sterling She proted by her educaonto certain
Init fua. Of herst
snct have insured her the she has met with Had
taught she would have achieved much had
been better taught ho would have been able TO maintain
elevated position In her ballad singing nature tells
and the crades OF her Italian style disappear the pure tones
her heard and in these there charm which
every acknowledges There is the making Of fine artist
In MIS- Sterling; but while she is able IN ballads and in
oerted music hold her place she must study and differ
entity before she successfully interpret the higher clas Of
vocal music in the concert room.
The War Song from Eli too arduoas undertaking for
Mr. Castle II strains his voice wayers and trembes
the point Of breaking and affords another instance OF
Of the knowledge Of how produce and carry the
What striking contrast the singing Of Mr.. r. Thomas
presents Every note in bis voice truly and beautifully
duced Ease certainty and perfection Of instruction
the hooughDess Of bis teaching and his method His singing
Of Clppsons beautiful song this occasion fine
specimen Of pure yoeazaton united with just and passion
ate expression can be beard in the conoertrOom
MIR. Campbell sang very effectively fine dramatic song by
Mr. Robert Godbeek Of his Love Songs" believe
Tenpyso woIds Blow. buge blow 1t marked
success Nj GoldDeck fortunate composer than
a pianist with abundance Of execution he fails TO in
terpre his thoughts clearly HIS 100 hurried and
nervous bis excitement lie apt TO strike notes. espe
cialy with bis left hand. which not written down.
Mrs Marie Abbott III to appear Mr. George Simp
son though suffering from cold, honored the an
norrcement name and sung in most charming and
graceful manner the music allotted him.
One word about e.emporaneous organ performances The
first thing necessary des the second TO have the
ability to work These conditions not fulfilled extra
rrunpcry would be the right title Of tie performance
THEODORE THoMAss CONCERT TONIGHT.
Mr.. Thomas will give bis last grand concert of the
season this evening at Irving Hall He presents spendid
programme which will be interpreted by grand orchestra
the chorus u the Mendeohn Union, Miss Maria Brainerd
Mis-, Rose Fynge and Mr. Petersila. We hope TO see
crowded aence present for Mr. Thomas well deserves the
omplimeni
CHORAL FESTIVAL.
Dr. Cutters first Choral Festival takes place to-
morrow night Irving Hall The programme full OF inter
cot, and much pleasure may be anticipated from the fine sing
ng Of the choir OF 100 voices composed Of boys and men,
THE BROTHERS PozSANSKf,
aud Madame yaran Hoffman have returned this city after
brilliant and south. We under
stand that is their intention TO give several MaiiHees pre-
v.ous the close Of the
MISS MKENSA.
Miss Teresa Mckenna will give her annual Concert
this monday evening at Dodworths Hall Miss McKenna
ia known as tue soprano ST. COLUMBIA, Church. and
lar music makes the beautiful melodies Of Moore her specially
OF which che viii sing several She viii be assisted by several
artists Of dsncton We understand Jas Stephens c. 4. l.
H. b. has been invited and has promised TO attend.