New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1866-06-27
MUSICAL.
THEODORE rHoMAs's GARDEN CONCERTS.

THEODORE 1HOMASS GARDEN CoNCfhiS'
Notwithstanding the variable weather Of Saturday
Mr. Tbomas's concert at Terrace Garden was
largely attended by very fashionable audience. The pro-
gamue consisted oyeures wazes gnops and cpeFa"V
selections all of them admirably arranged and performed
with spirit and close attention to artistic cooring which
reflect the highest credit upon their leader, Mr. Ihoas
The selections are 1dcous consisting oil ght ana ee
CANT compositions we'll contraed as 10 character ana all
them calculated to please miscellaneous auuenee' anu %
the most critical Judgment Mr. Thomas has shown nnSeh
admirably fitted TO control undertaking. Tor although
his instincts are welknown TO be the classic in art be mas
wisely kent them in the background this OCCASION and at
the same time he has arranged programmes to suit the most
fastdou tastes The public warmly appreciate his EFFORTS
and show their satisfaction by their loud Uds and frequent
encores.
The Solo performances these concerts attract much at'eh
ton and the sooss all members oil the orchestra some
notion may formed of the character of the band when MT
Thomas conducts at Terrace Garden Mr. Bernstein second
violin An the orchestra performed Davds Fantasia on La
Petite Tambour very difficult piece with much grace ana
fnisb has excellent tone hs execution Is neat ana
clear and he exhibits both aud sentiment He gained
on each occasion hearty and edeserved encore The at
tendance on Saturday evening large indeed Ihere
must been 800 persons present The performance
was excellent and the programme popular and pleasing
concert will be- given every night this week and one on Saur
day afternoon Up TO this time these concerts have
proved completely succesl but the weather becomes
warmer settled the will be more marked 10
its results for amusemeRs OF doors will become as much
necessity as it is the fashion.
ITALIAN OPERA
Among Mr. Maretzeks recent engagements we
find the name Of Sgnor Roncon the greatest buo singer Of
the present day. Sgnor Ronconi is singing in London
and has renewed bis former rumphs Nv his nimiable sing
ing and acting with Adeline Patti. The London papers are
enthusiastic in his praise Sgnor Ronconi is also great in
passionate dramatic roles in of which be has no rival
We may congratulate ourselves upon this splendid addition 10
or operate strength.
AMERICAN PIASIsTS IN ENGLAND.
Mr.. Harry Sanderson is at present in London. we
regret say that reports to his health ~e not very favor
able He WILL however shortly appear before London
audience in two concerts.
Mr. j. N Pattison the woiknown pianist is also in Lon
DON and has determined try his strength against the world
renowned players who make that city their home during the
regular season. Mr. Pattison has points OF excellence
and PLAYS certain pieces which cannot fail TO at
tract attention
Mr. Richard Hofnan-who pianist, has few snperos
either in this country in Europe-s on his way to
England where he purposes spending the Summer months II
his modesty does not stand in his way he may play IN
London before here Should he do we are sa
fed that his advent will be hailed with pleasure both by the
public and press The night previous 20 his leaving tn
civ his lady pupils engaged Dodworths Band and gave
him very beautiful serenade-an attention that was
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PUBLIC TESTIMONIAL TO MUSICAL ARTISTS.
The City Council OF Charleston, S. C., have Just
forwarded TO the musical artists the Brothers Poznan two
elegant silver gohlets bearing the following inscriptions
Presented by City Council Of Charleston TO Po1nansk
Apr 1866 congrsula;on bis reiarn TO his native city
and testimony their appreciation Of his brother and hin
self in devoting their concerts alleviate the wants OF their
fellow citizens"
Thee testimonials richly deserved for the Messs
Poznap took company from NewYok to Charleston paid
all expenses gave and devoted all the receipts
TO the suffering poor Charleston by which considerably over
81 900 was realized generous act than this OF the
Brothers Poznans rarely had the pleasure TO record
! The Central Park Band played on Saturday the Sc
lection of announced in issue Of that day. Even as
il was however the cosmopotsnsm Of the NewYoTk popu
laon was fairly represented with predomnance Of the
American element or-aceording TO an American gentle
man then and there preseu-ii only the Americans that
can play the at o'clock Of week day afternoon
At the Of Part IL began "a ran and confirmed
pretty heavily until the conclusion Of Part IL This caused
general search OF shelter but the public not ind
ing shelter desirable concluded they mRh
well he wet standing 70 hear the music as running hh
mile 10 find care and returned The finest OF the PRO
eramrae was mind. the OrETs 10 the PrdehdtT by
Kuchue sHfoRia remarkable for the effective har-
monte Instrumentation Of rich original melody with this
niece our had opportunities OF becoming
Docworth repeating H. The OoHrs Of PretHder ard
the five selections from the late Mr. Wsaces AHbr VIC.
were pieces with which the public expressed themselves
the most raiind After listening Tor two hours win an
interest in subject which, especiaundera heavy shower
never eqnaled Enropern capital the tssembage
dpersedevdeny mbued with the conviction that the u-
sic Central Park 10 Of the successes OF CIV
ilization.