The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1866-11-26


expected and entities Nessra Tho mas and erre u n.
gratitude of all who take flterest in the progress OF
music in this country. The symphony has been aptly
called the eort Of tina sod grasp nnity; for in
no other work are such colossal ideas embodied Tho
nrst movement ~ an Allegro non froppo un POGO
masstoe In minor. The composer with the idea
that mans destiny Is TO have desires which cannot be
satisfied. Throughout the first movement We feel tho
struggle OF the soul in tho Uopan pursuit Of pure
alioyed happiness earth Force resistance battling
longing, hoping almost reaching. again losing again
seeking again battling the elements Of restless
movement In this marvellous piece OF music Tho soul
droops, however now and than, into state Of utter
joyessness, which In the dGaie grows 70 gigantic magn
ude The opening home, the succeeding dialogues aud
modulaons Characteristic of the composer sponia
neous episodes with which he the interest he has
created, by substituting another lively unexpec
ed hs resoiue adherence the main subject in winch
he masters and controls his throngng inspirations with
heroic will, the sudden outbursts OF the entire
che ira dropping of into longing themes ex-
pressve of the Unsuitable wants Of the soul
all wreatned In sublime yet human language
that comes from the heart alone. have never
been fully expressed in the first movement OF the
Ninth Symphony in the second, scaerz ITO oicare
wild delight seems to possess him in the opening
rbythms. Now there is reckless craving afer excite
hanor This state Of mind him in il,ful spres
for he breaks Off at every few abruptly only
present some otner brilliant idea Now he touches the
volins lightly in psscao manner again tap OF
the drum and ocking dialogue between the reeds ard
basses all conceived and worked out ethereal
inraipabe structure OF harmony, such as an Oriental
opium eater might conjure up in his dreams Of Paradise
Next follows the third movement, oddgo mott, eaaio
pr, N hat How differently those tones speak TO our
hearts How pure How heavenly soothing Thsy
melt the deance the Wild mpclse of the soul nted
by despair into tender and melancholy feeling II
II memory awoke within uthe memory Of All early en-
joyed aud pure happiness Then comes that sweet long
ing that ~ 50 beautifully expressed Ia the sccoad theme
dadane mcdrdto We seem TO hear the els touch
ther heaven strung Tyres and send celestial harmony
through the vast halls OF the temple OF the living dod
up TO the throne of the dread Eternal one.
The last movement begins n il were with shrll
shrek. Beeihoyen's muse now assumes de-
cdediy speaking character. IL quits the pure instru-
mental form preserved n the preceding movements,
which Is marked by an indeerminate expression. The
progress OF the tone poem presses decision in words
The way in which the ME tro prepares for the introduce
ton OF the human voice Is full OF interest few
Ing chords indicative OF extreme inpaence pecede the
lofty Impressive recitation of the double bases The
other instruments aude by one the themes oi
the foregoing movements, hut tho Instrumental BASES
actually Ieak in recitatiye. cit Is enough The
finally passes into song theme sweeping ali
the other instruments along into simple, solemn low
ous current, swelling like some mighty ss 70
the ocean OF human voices that suddenly breaks
ear ~ - the last effort to express his feelings by nstu
mental music alone. But the pent up thoughts must
have vent aud from the tamlt of instruments which
mighty cataract out steps human voice, ia the
commanding tones VI MASTER addressing the nst-a
ments Friends, no more Of th0se tones; rather let
Us sing together hymn to joyn Here follows Schcr's
lynn to JOY" The jubilee OF JOY ends this sublime
creation
The orchestra ably seconded the efforts OF 5r Thomas
and Mr.. Berge SEQ ed TO have trained tho iInneose
chorus beyond the possibility failure The quartet
was sung by Mrs H. Cruger Miss T. Meyer and Mcssrs
W. f. Hin aud IT. Duschnitz The chorus consisted of
the hendessohn Union, and they .uly susinined the
high reputation we have ever accredited them with.
At fha v4ff tho emilia nff 81
basso were rather high for such nusc brt The fact that
they sang !; correctly Ia tnan we-eypecied
We are, therefore, oitent We know OF vocal music
50 trying as the Hymn to JOY To make Two hundred
voices stop at intervals instanauoousy intervals with
the sopranos as high as dat and the bassos 70 y
feat which few directors can accomplish. NJ. Berae.
however, succeeded in it admirably The production
OF such work IN such style marks epoch IN the s
tory OF music IN America We hope that Mr. Thomas
VIII ne reimbursed pecunariy by the proceeds of the
symphony sorce for the immense expense he has in
cured In bringing out this work. and
that his example enterprise will be Initiated by other
musical organizations Mr. $ B. Mills played the
ture TO Figaro and Sciinmanns concerto In minor
the piano IN the first part Of the symphony sorde He
threw much ire and delicacy into both works inspired
Doubtless by the occasion and the support ol sach
orchestra.
Miscellaneous Musical and TseatricaI.
Madame Adelaide Ristori and troupe after mosi
ccssfu season In Now York. left thu city as night
roae for Baltimore. where they appear the Ho
hday street theatre this evening.
signor Maccaferr, and other artists will give concert
at the French theatre this evening under the patronage
of the Musical Association OF Companies y. G. aud T.
Seventy first regiment, n. @.
The first Monday popular concert 1t the Brooklyn
Academy Of Music win be given by Mr. HARRISON this
evening M!ss Florence A. Rice, Messrs Colby, Psase
Letsch and Hcind, and Thomas orchestra will ass.st
Messs Pease and Severni's FIRST matinee takes plscs
this afternoon at Stein say Hail. three O'Clock Mss
Kate Mcdonald will sing IN the occasion.
On Tuesday the second musical matinse viii be held
at Mason Hamlins Messrs. Thomss,
Bergner Mason and Warren Will assist
On tuesday evening, the Daughter OF tho Regirneu,
will he given at the French theatre by Mr. Juspels es
celen, company.
On Tuesday evening She ors,orio Of Samson VII be
given by mr. Cuilers admiral Cecian choir The solos
win be- sustained by the artists a Plymouth
church lag, week.
On Thursday grand organ concert will b. given by
Mr. Morgan and other artists at tho Church OF the Gov.
spsns, Park avenue, and Mr. Jerome Hopkins will give
his second dprss MIDI at Stenway Halt
ON Saturday, Mr. Fred Molenhsner, assisted by
merols artists will give concert nj Irving Hail. saa IN.
Philharmonic Society viii hold their hrss Ishsars ior
the second concert at s,enwsy Hail.
On saturday last the festival Of 81 Cecilia ce,e-
brited by the Cecan choir at Irving Hail A banquet
wa given 70 the boys, during which addresses
made by DR. Cutler. Mr. I. Harrison. Mr. George Morgan
aud other gentlemen The most pleasing feature OF tho
entertainment SS the singing OF "Roond About, the
Starry Throne" by the Ceciiians. An original poem
read by OF the members Such organization doe
honor to the metropolis aud Dr Cutler who foonasd
IL Mr. Morgan, who conducts H. and AessrA HARRISON
aud hs,eman, who manage H.
The Wednesday popular concert VIII take place a,
s,elnway Han on the 2sth
On "Wednesday evening Mr. j. r. Thomas, assisted by
Msdams vsrsn Hoffman,, Mr. George Morgan and other
distinguished artists, viii give At tie Iaberns.
Gle. Henderson street. Jersey City.
Mrs. Rogers and Miss =. A. Rico will give . concer, At
the lee avenue Reformed Dutch church. Brooklyn, on
Wednesday evening.
The New YORK Licderkranz Society win give their