New-York tribune., 1866-12-03
MUSICAL.
MATINEE AT IRVING HALL.

Mr.. James VI. Weh the celebrated pianist gave
his first Matinee at Irving Hall saturday afternoon before
very large and elegant audience which was attracted by the
brilliant talents OF that distinguished artist Mr. Wehs style
has special for the public his selections being gen
orally ~ dosbnc hord character even his large pieces be-
inc founded upon subjects well known to all In addition to
5 bs hearers by his unmistable originality Of style
and manner Mr. Weh not only perfect master OF all me
lo rcnorlabe for his ,vura for his extraordinary
passages Of thirds sixhs and octaves for ms uner;
rug certainty in large skps, for his clear ana
defJed articulation Of complicated phrases, for the
addition to these requirements be treats the piano IN
with its character and It's large eapelues lu MS no ~
has vocal powers and capacities for sentiment and expression
unlernds the arr of contrast but his paying
never dcgeneate into mere physical force followed by p
whispers He controls the power by strength O nsI aHu
hexhy Of wrist and produces the 5uDdued Is ! y! @ e
tinshing points excellence Mr. Weh has certainly no
superior and very few equals-n this country none
Ills performance Saturday excited the usual enthusiasm
his grand force aud his exquisite shading combined acied As
spell upon his audience which expressed IT'S delglt IN
listen t Wehs payng derive from both pleasure ana IN
structon-peasure from his display OF INC pelIeC. I
and grace of art and instruction from ms rare aug ptu
f treatment OF the instrument In the e'eOpment ol us tu
and expressive qualities. IL Is not therefore hueI o m
mise that Mr. Weh always attracts the most accomplished
and talented of our amateur and professional ahsts
in addition to the general publc., ,,. ,,io, 70 .
Miss AHtonia Honne, who assisted on ths oceasion ~
rising and talented Young artist She has voice Of exceeding
banr and cxby sings with taste and expression ana heed
only
ITALIAN opERA-wISTER GARDEN.
The popular Opera of II Troyatore, was performed
by Max Marezeks Opera Company at matinee on Sa,1ua Z
ot o'clock The attendance Vas large aud the peFionhg.
was excellent little had time TO hear Aa'ls ~ ''
several places OF ofamusement - - .o an
u the evening OF saturday Mr. Mareneks company gave an
operntc entertainment at the beautiful little Opera House at
achc 10 the mansion Of Mr. Leonard Jerome Inc HlehSe
gout and brant appearance. The Opera oi La Sohh9l'
6na was given and Miss Hauck who was first introduced 20
bc n M This house under the kind auspices o MF Leonard
Jerome Interpreted the character OF Amlna IN ie!
and graceful manner Her pure and very DthutHm 'oe G az
in b siuain and acting she than fulfilled the eApec1
tons raised by her first appeaace me oAri PAIs WI VII
sustained by Miss Fanny STOCKTON ana nlsNol4 D4's anu
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT.
The fourteenth Sunday evening concert at STEM
have been over two thousand people present and better class
Of audience We have rarely seen The programme was Of a
y varied and admirable character the instrumental pieces
5usng The Overture 10 Zaubcgfote by Mozart Lists Pre-
Indies an Overture Beethoven Weber, lh'oc1u0h pa
Va.c instrumental by Berioz and the celebrated kacoIAy
N,rb The most important piece Les Preludes presents
mo n received M the hands of NJ Thomas and his orchestra
mi stco The general thoughuness OF It's character Was
Well developed light and shade well marked and the p
& es esDecigllv the frequent rapid clromaiic scales
were ,rcre icleariy and hney articulatcd
ma other instrmenal pieces equally vel performed
The General execution OF this orchestra has greatly improved
II late We find prompt and recognize IN SIeal
de rec OF refinement and more unity NtA suen gh hu
cncc 10 play Mr Thomas may Wei take PIiuf a As m
o yceence of his orchestra We could wish Tor fcW
yons but presume the strength Is as great m 'a Dc
afforded. ....-.... T. ~
Mr. Julius Fchbcrg has not played violin concerto ~ NV
York for some years We should Judge irom hs Peunhc
last evening that not n full practice for ms execution
though rapid and by means always tre Hs lh
tonaon often faulty and be uequenty touehe an mus
string unintcntOnaly through want OF ceaness h GoNhE
His tome is small though pure and his reading oi beethoven
Concerto Top 3D. though small IN character was
r Echberg present calculated 70 make an eeeI as
solo yioinsf -,
Mr. " j. Hill has very fine tenor voice and sings witt
con siderable sweetness and taste lie is sadly lacking rhHe
nept m he manner of carrying his voice but De sings Win
hearty expression which his audience win nm ana
aip him their favor and frequent encores as was me case @
night Tho concert the whole very pleasant one aLu
gave general satisfaction.