The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-13
AMUsEMEHTs.

FAREWELL O0NCERr 10 MISS ADELAIDE PHILLIPs.-
In recognition Of her talents ss Q highly accom-.
plished vocalist farewell concert was rendered to
Miss Adelaide Phillips last evening" prior to her de-
parture for Europe, by Q numerous circle Of her
friends and admirers In the theatre OF the Union
League Club House. There was large and fashiona-
BILE attendance aud, altogether the concert was
eminently successful from whatever aspect it may
be regarded. The programme opened with q fine
violin concerto, which was rendered by Herr Feinin-
ger with considerable taste and expression. That
gentleman possesses bold and finished stroke, has
excellent manipulation, and plays with much clear
ness IN difficult passages. Donizetti's beautiful
"Una Furtiva Lagrima' was sung by Mr.. STAN
Held, an amateur tenor, whose excellent voice
was just capable Of filing the room, and though he
at intervals exhibited perhaps little too much ear
nestness was nevertheless deservedy applauded. He
was somewhat more successful In his subsequent
rendering OF 'NOn ver." The appearance of Miss
Philips on the stage was the signal for the unani-
nous appreciation OF the audience, and the very cor
dial manner In which she was received was at once
significant OF the high estimation in which she Ia held
by those who have been delighted by her excellent
performances "Lasca Chic Piangan (HandeD
gave her full opportunity for the development
OF her splendid mezzo contralto voice; but DOni-
zettrs charming son Leggero," which succeeded,
a. once Drought into requisitOn her brilliant powers
OF execution, and the artistic Interpretation which
she accorded to that enchanting air evoked the ad-
I'LL uoiOu anu uPpiouSc vi every Ouc pTeStut. ZIG
range Of Miss Phillips voice is very extensive and
the distinctness which she mparts to every note
evidences evidences . her great musical cultivation Mr..
schneider showed himself master 0f the c0rnet
piston, by his performance on that instrument
OF pleasing solo entitled "Song without
Words Madame Gazzaniga's rendering of "Ah |
Mon Fills" was characterized by that lady's
usual refinement OF style and sweetness, and was
rewarded with loud tokens of appreciation. But
perhaps one OF the greatest specialties OF the
cert was Pacinis sparkling duet, "Sappho" in which
Miss Phillips and Madame Gazzaniga combined dis
played unison In Its perfection; nor was the former
less admirable In the soft and melOdiOus "L'amOr
funesto with cornet ObligatO by Mr. Schneider The
concert was brought to close by the old favorite,
by Mr.. A. Bendelari whO relieved at intervals
by Mr.. Perabean, presided at the pianof0rte. The
intense pathOs which Miss Phillips Impaired to the
first mentioned air, the subdued feeling Of grief
hibted Ia its more melancholy passages the cadence
or her rich and mellow voice, the sympathy with
which she entered into its abstract revere her inter-
probation OF high p0etca sentment-al these points
rose above the display of vocal art and reached
She was greeted with prolonged applause, and babe
adleu amid regular storm OF appreciation. In the
departure Of Miss Phillips we are again reminded
America has furnished to the Old World through
any failure OF appreciation on our part any lack
of musical cultivation, but SIMPLY as resulting from
unfortunate operate management here whether as
consequence Of the interference Of stockholders or
injudicious direction which has temporarily closed
that field for the proper display OF those talents
given them under better system in Europe We
have however, but loaned these artists to our older
UIcbuItL, duu dutClp8Cc Luclr return III Time 10
New York city destined in the future to be the centre
OF musical art as 1t will be preemnent In other de-
partments Miss Phillips reception by the audiences
OF the Old World will be looked forward to with in
terest by her many friends here who confidently
anticipate for her even greater triumphs than any
she has heretofore attained. She leaves to-day for
Paris by the steamship st. Laurent
CONCERT IN DODwORTH HALL.-The first concert
of the vio0nce,lis Mr.. Cesar Alard took place last
evening in Dodworth Hall. The room was well
filed, but not incOnveniently- latter condition
of the hall being that which, doubtless, would NEST
please the eye and the pocket of the manager The
artists who on this occasion sustained Mr.. Alard
were Madame Guereth Alard, Madame Bageard,
Mile. Damanville Mr. Poznoski, the violinist, Mr.. B.
Massimiliani and Mr.. Rosa, the composer and
pianist. II appreciation be the test Of merit;
aud by repeated enccres, be- taken " as
the surest guide to the ability OF artists then the
artists who appeared with MIR. Aard last night must
according to this standard, be set down as having
musical accomplishments OF no mean order THIS
standard Is not always correct one; but IN the
present instance the audience appauded SO
heartily and seemed to be 80 wen pleased with the
music that it may fairly be concluded the concert
was good Io one. ,.,, Madame Gneretti Aard
of her voice Il sympathetic and tender
Singers who possess this quality Of voice
will always be successful with audiences who care
something for nature and something for art at the
same time. Art is always successful when 1t har-
note, and not an effort at effect, rendered with an
expression OF softness and sweetness, will always
fall gratefully, as 1t ought to do. on the ear Of the
cultivated listeners. The "DuO on Martha" for
piano and vloloncelIO, performed by Miss Damain-
vile and Mr.. G. Alard won an enthusiastic encore,
e ali !" Wy ne B
cert was financially success. IL Gel ainly good
In musical point of view, and II repeated II may
be more fully attended than 1t was last night.
Musical and Theatrical Notes.
Offenbach's extravaganza "Orph6e aux Enfers'
will be represented for the last time at the French
theatre matinee to-day, the contract of Messrs.
Alfalfa and Cambresi has expired. Previous en-
gagements on the part of Mr.. Grau prevent renew
al OF the contract Moreover one solitary good men,
Der o: company like Mile. Lambele could not be ex
pected to insure prolonged success The success of
Mr., Bateman's opera oou1e company was largely due
to the unusual number OF superior actors OF whom IL
could boast and TO the harmony with which they mu-
tually supported each other.
This evening Mile. Lambcle will challenge direct
comparison with Mlle TOstee I'm the roe of the Grand
Duchess de Gerostcin at the French theatre.
On Wednesday evening, June "a, It is whispered In
fashionable circles that Madame RistOr (Marchesa
del Grillo) united with her children, Blanca and
Gorgie del Gro, and assisted by SignOr Michele
BozzO and other distinguished artists, Will give at
the French theatre unique and extraordinary pr-
vate dramatic entertainment for the benefit of dis
tinguishcd friend OF the Marchesa, a lady who has
suddenly been afflicted by severe domestic uisfor.
tune
One of the most select and elegant audiences or
the season attended the dramatic and poetic recta
tiOns of Miss Nina Foster on Tuesday evening last at
the SomerYllle Art Gallery. Miss Foster fully srs.
tanned on TINS occasion her well mcrited reputation
as gifted and accomplished reader.
Bonfapti and the "White Fawn" are drawing good
houses In Chicago.
The theatres In st: Louis are closing for the sum-
mer, and the actors, IL is said, have gone fishing
"0ur American Cousin" will be brought out i'm
Boston before the close OF the season.
The people Of st. Catharines are delighted with the
Leave Man."
Joe Jefferson Is playing Rip Van Wrinkle to crowded
houses In Philadelphia.
"Under the Gaslight" has been successfully re-
rived at the Arch street theatre, Philadelphia
The "broad brims" OF the Quaker City profess TO /
lislike the Cdncdn as danced In 'Humpty |
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