New-York tribune., 1866-12-29
MUSIC
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rozNAEsxI's THIRD oUARTErTE sOIRBg
Mr. y. Poznansk gave his third Quartctte Soroe ss
Secks elegant Music Hall, Eighths, near Broadway on
THURSDAY evening whsn notwithstanding the bosterous
and ncemen state Of the weather quite large audancs
present. attracted by the excellent reputation Of tho
ausrtote perfo1eancts Mendclssohns lovely qusrctto
Opus y, was th, first piece on the programme. Each
movement s rounded beauty repete Of course with tho
composers delightful manuersms, but noDo the less fa
cinatng on that sceOunt The Canzonetta and the an
dante movements are exquisite IN thought sentiment, and
expression and they we're executed IN manner worthy Of
their beauties. The quarctte by Schumann, Up. Al Is
mastery work but IL lacks that genuine spontauety which
distinguished the previous work and in comparison with
which is cold and dry sh it possesses points whose
beauty it from Weariness The adago - by far
the most interesting movement and this received most
thoughtful and expressive treatment from the artists. In
the Aego the second violin and VIOLA were rather Loose
in marking tho rhythm and the scherzo by
clear or marked IN its Interpretation. The presto was
however, brilliantly rendered.
The Qunette for piano and strings, by j. N il Hlmmel.
On g. is a sterling composition by an author whose
works are rarely heard IN our concerts ls subjects
are meodious graceful and expressive and thor trel-
meut in amplifcation, variety and eject, IS bul.
liant and mastery. The Mennetto Is quaint and
beautiful movement, and tho adagio is full OF Dig.
nifty and sustained expression. Inc piano part wa
Interpreted by Mr.. II. Kaliwoda, a pianist somoNhtt
OF the old school IN classic severity and the more welcome
on that account did II ample justice lie has clcaf
and precise touch his reading is intelligent and accurae
and DO plays with that integrity OF purpose whlcA secures
iii, performance throughout was omneny satisfactory,
lacking only little abandon m the giving out OF the sub
ec of the Largo The quinteto as WHOLE was aDy ant
Effectively performed and gave unqualified satisfaction.
Msssr, Poznansk NegendOrf Bernstein and Liesegany
ava uthusiac workers m the Of the quarte9.
Nr Polnanski played admirably throughout hotwItb-
standing his natural mpetuOsy he subdued his emphasis
and expression 20 the limit Of true quarette playing prov
ing Ielf 20 Do master OF the school, SIgnor Ianarc
assisted and sang selections in pleasing ard effect
i've manner The guitar playing was in exceeding bad
taste, and was very poor IN execution. - .
The fourth Quarete Soiree will be given on The lO,a ot
January whom Madame Varan Hoffman, who made 80
brilliant debut 1T the concert of the 7ls Regiment at
Steinway Hall last week. will assist the quartette atists
Mr. James Weh will make short concert tour through
the Eastern States after New Year He will be accom-
panied by Nine. Yarian Hoffman and other excellent
artists.
ElGHTgEgrH SUNDAY CONCERT.
The eighteenth Sunday concert will take place at sioo'
way Hall to-mouow evening. Several welknown artists
will appear and Theodore Thomas popular orchestra will
perform choice selections appropriate 70 the OCCASION
HOLIDAY CONCERT AT STBINgAY HALL
grand holiday concert will be given at Stenway Hall
this evening whom Nine. Johannsen, Mr. Hin, Mr. j. Pol
lack Mr. j. N. Paitlson, Mfr. Eben and Mr. Colby will
perform, together with Theodore Thomas's orchestra
FRRNOH OPERA-THBATRB PRAECAISR
This evening the French Opera Company viii CIV,
their last representation at the Theatre Franchise Ths
opera chosen IS Luce de Lammermoor" and the prncI
Da characters will be sustained By Mile. Naddie Armand
Wilhelm SurmOnt, walter and ScTlbOt. We hope that
full house will grace the last representation Of this excel-
lent bu, unfortunate company.