New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1866-01-22

Musical.
wgHLr's MArrSEEs AT wALLAcK's THEArER.

wHHLI's MATINKES AT WALLACKB THRATER.
Wehli's second Matinee at Wallack's Theater
was greater success than even his first The house
was very full; the ere ne dc Ia creme Of society wa
present. as the large string Of private carriages in at
tendance denoted and eminent musical and liter.
AIRY talent Of both was present than have
at any entertainment for years past.
Mr. Wehli's selections were, as usual, beside being
charming both popular and effective, His Grande
FAINT sic on themes from Norma is well constructed
and very brilliant piece, replete with those difficulties
which afford Mr.. Wehl ample opportunity for the dis
play of that wonderful mechanism which be possesses
in degree that few If any. can equal and none can
surpass The beautiful themes afford him also an CD
portuni.y for the display Of his admirable sosenuto
power, which is the eloquerce Of playng-the soul
which is revealed through the sensitive touch in ex
preston. tenderness and pessiop His execution Of
this piece was enthusiastically received and won a
hearty encore.
His second selections were lie Ruisseau (a) and
Marche des Amazones" OBJ. both composed by him.
SELF The first is beautiful melody. which Is sustained
in unbroken flow throughout. surrounded by brilliant
passages of Torture both graceful and Apostle in
which the exquisite and unapproachabe delcacy Of his
touch was more manifest than even in Trembling
figures, with that wonderful graduation power down
to the finest whispered pianissimo. in which
every note, while but Just heard was as distinct and
individual as diamond point No finer display Of
technique was ever heard The Marche des Amazones,
which is very popular In Its character and well com.
posed, was encored and In response Mr. wehli played
bis truly wonderful arrangement Of Home. Sweet
Home" for lett hand alone We spoke Of this in our
last notices we need only saw therefore that this ex.
traordinsry evidence Of onehand power Is not weak.
ened in public estimation by frequent repetition. His
last piece. National Airs, was superbly executed and
was, of course encored. Mr.. Wehli's playing mag.
netzes his audiences by its extraordinary perfection Of
finish its fine shading and its rich and varied coloring
points which unknowingy impress the general public
and delight and satisfy the connosseur and the pro-
fessor Mr.. wehli played upon Chickering Grand.
The assistance Of Madame F',ury. Urban and Mr..
S. C. Campbell was most acct able on this occasion,
and their efforts were most aly appreciated by the
public.
The third and last Matinee Of Mr.. wehli takes place
on Wednesday afternoon next at O'Clock. which
occasion. in addition to Madame Fleury Urban and
Mr.. S. c. Campbell he will be assisted by Mr.. Richard
Hoffman. aud will perform with him duett for two
pianos by Mendessohn To hear such music interpreted
by two such artists will prove rare musical treat.
MILE. PAREPA's TESTIMONIAL CONCERT.
The testimonial concert announced for Mile.
Parepa by Mr.. Bateman was very warmly responded
by the public for every seat IN Irving Hawas taken
before the opening Of the doors when only standing
room was announced. Mile. Parepa well deserved this
for she has not only been true to ner public
engagements but she hsswon through her sterling and
brilliant talents the respect and admiration of all.
The crowded audience aud tbs cordial greeting she
received had q happy influence upon Parepa for she
never sang with spirit and effect Her singing Of
Beethovens immortal scena, "Ah Perfdo" was broad,
grand and mpassioned. In dramatic expression. and
in purity of musical eocuton which embraces every
shade Of artistic coloring We can hardly expect any
thing more perfect The audience testified their admi
ration by endeavoring to this Is minutes Ier
formance even after the singer had rebuked their i'm
Fortunate selfshnees by appearing twice. courtseying
and retiring. She sang Waaces brilliant aria, my
Long Hair Ia Braided" with infinite spirit and sest,
and on being encored dashed through II Ipcio" with
fuency Of vocalizatoD, and joyous abandon. which
was as surprising 1t vas delightful Her voice was
as clear as bell but Intimately more melodious and she
took every note in her whole register easily and VITA
perfect information.
In every point of view the closing performance Of
Mdlle. Parcpa was an artistic triumph. won by true
personal merit and the force Of native genius. Her
success is credtabe to the taste Of our citizens for it
resulted from their unbiased Judgment as but little was
said Of her abilities before she appeared. 1t was,
therefore fair challenge to public taste. and wo are
wall satisfied .aht Taste has INDICATED itself We join
in the regret Of the whole community that Mdlle
Parepa Is compelled to leave to fulfill engagements
previously made in England. but we are glad to know
that she win return in tie FALL and assure her that
her welcome back will be most sincerely hearty and
cordial.
Carl Fosa has gained much by his visit to America
His public experience has given him confidence. and
has somewhat matured his style while the criticism to
which he has been subjected has cured him Of some
faults and suggested to him improvements which he has
endeavored TO carly out He has much to learn yet.
but he has time and youth and intelligence to help him
achieve first position.
Mr.. S. B. Mills displayed bis superb technique in
LISTS Sonnambula. He sustained his themes with
fine expression. and dashed through the difficulties
with that clear bold brilliant execution which is char
acteristic Of his manner. It was fine performance
and deserved the enthusiastic applause which It re-
ccved Mr.. Mills played upon Grand manufactured
by Steinway Sons.
Mr.. S. c. iCampbells splendid voice told out with
admirable effect, and the audience showed their keen
relish of his efforts by encorng him. So he sang again
and exceently we'll but he too modest to say
anything--st least, did not hear his words. Miss
Segun has commenced public life too soon. Making
every allowance for the timdity natural to first ap-
pearance 1t was very evident that the young lady
needs much more study and vocal training to ct her
as candidate for public criticism. Mr.. Seguin sang
smoothly and pleasantly The orchestra was not large,
but it bad enough to TO be grateful that
it was larger. Even Absolute failed to bring it up
to time.
MME. FANNY RAYMOND RITTER'S CONCERT.