New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1870-01-22
GOTTSCHAL

RIO ne JANEIRo, Dec. 24.-Not only his many
personal friends but the entire musical community OF
America will be shocked when they have heard that the
brilliant pianist Gottschak, is dead.s Considering the
hGa reputation he had both at home and abroad feel
tina, should be doing great injustice TO your many
eaaers did this sad matter for special
sreatmeut. certain that thousands IN America will
head with e1kerness every particular that may be pub
lshed concerning It.
After intense and prolonged surerings at o'clock on
the morning of the 18th inst Gottschsk breathed his
as at Tucs OF the heathest OF the suburbs Of the
kapta whittier he had been ordered by his physicians
hen days before in hopes OF surer and peedier re-
eOyery
IT'S well known that for the past few years Gottschalk
mas been visiting the various countries OF South America
R had passed along the Pacific coast touching at all the
principal cities. had won new laurels wherever he
sspt His successes at MOntevideo and Buenos Ayres
we're also considerable. But that In the
whole course Of whether in Europe or the two
Americas did he encounter people more truly sympa
Ghetto and appreeative than those who awaited his
coming here. The Brazians as race have fine musical
talent and are specially fond Of the piano.
Afer playing at court aud few times in private cir
ole se began series OF public concerts, which proved
completely successful in every way. He at once secured
the interest of the Brazans. and what Is better he
never allowed it TO nag afterward. Each new feature
was followed by something different but equally at
tractive lie rallied around him the entire body OF mns
clans nj Rio and under inspiring lead the musical art
was carried 10 pitch never before known among U.s.
There was not single pianist or musician OF any note
here whose friendship aud hearty cooperation he did net
gain and who did esteem an honor to assist him IN
ms concerts This what Thalborg did not DO, and 1t
proved Gottschalk be what all his intimate friends
ever knc him to be- not only great artist but noble
nan-a Of wonderful personal influence and almost
magical airactiyeness Ills generosity and kindness OF
Municipalities always possessed by the best geninses
WAS often shown that 10 became the subject OF gen
era comment. Concerts So aid Of charitable work
be was constantly giving regardless Of his interests
giving them previously TO his concerts Instead OF
after them, is the custom OF artists generally
the month of November he gave successful concerts
In aid OF the Portuguese Benevolent Society the Invalid
Corps and some other charitable causes, and then began
rohearsals for his great festival TO off the last
days Of that month. The Government rendered the
vices Of several Of the military bands and many private
musical associations offered 70 assist him, that lie
able 10 assemble, the opening night Of the festival On
orchestra Of six hundred musicians thing uDpre
cedentCd the musical experience Of this capital On
this occasion the OperaHouse was crowded, and the en-
tire Imperial family was in attendance. The music
superb The Marche SOlemn6" which he had composed
and arranged for the entire orchestra and dedicated 10
the Emperor was the last and GROWING piece OF the
evening II was received with such manifestations OF
approval as rarely witnesses in lifetime. When,
toward the close Of IT, heard the known strains
OF the national hymn. which were so beautifully inter
effect upun the audience electrical All spTang TO
their feet and the widest enthusiasm prevailed. This
was one Of the proudeet moments OF Gottschalk's
HE Again and again ne called TO the front OF the
scene and It long before the audience finally dis
persed This proved 10 be the last concert that he was
destined to glye-the fitting completion of great career
Although he had enjoyed good health at any time
during his residence atfhs capital since June last still
q was not till the night following the opening Of the fes-
tvaI that finally submitted himself to medical treat
ment On that night the 2jtb ut at the Opera House,
n the presence OF crowded and enthusiastic auditory
when about take the direction OF the grand orchestra he
sank unconscious upon the stage and only reganed his
senses after having been carried his hotel From that
pomcut he received the unremtnR and atten
ton Up to the time of his DEATH the news Of which ran
Ike widfre through the ely. Expressions Of sorrow
could be every hand and 1t Is not too much 70
say that never has m death Of any foreigner be he artist
or no. called forth 81 much unelgned sympsthy 10 this
community.
Upon the receipt Of the sad intelligence, the Phhsr-
NONE Society rs the oldest and most important musical
assoc alton city claimed the privilege OF arranging
his obseauies one Of their number, distinguished sur
gcon with several assistants promptly and successfully
pero,od the operation cmbalmDg and on the 10Th the
body was exposed in state IN the front hall OF the society
Until the time OF commencing the funeral ceremonies
when Il was removed ~ the interior aud larger nail
Sheo we're assembled the principal mouIners Before
removing body the cemetery the orchestra OF the
socey PLAYED OF the great artists favorte compo-
stous entitled Morte" At this moment the scene was
-olemn and impressive
As tue deceased was a l.oman Catholic the ceremony
was conducted with the usual rites Of that church,
After some brief service read the body at the doors
Of the society, the cOrege moved on. The CONN was
preceded y band OF music, which at intervals played
the solemn strains OF drge. The funeral car was not
brought into requstion first but the artist friends OF
the doad among whom we're seen Arnaud, Elena, Lam
bert Wagner Cavallo and Arthur Napoleon, competed
with each other for the tad privilege OF bearing with
their own hands his precious remains. Immediately
after in two long lines the Inourners and friends
uncovered and carrying their hands lighted torches
The route Of the procession which passed IN TINS manner
As far as Largo ia Lapalhe distance OF perhaps mile
Was crowded on both sides by the populsee,
who pnd the greatest respect TO the cortege as
II passed The having been placed in the funeral
car upon tie arrival tie Lapa, 1t was borne directly 70
the Cemetery o. San JOS Baptisa In Bota fogo dsant
some Ave or six miles followed by hundreds OF tie
Dourners in carriages All along the road the highest
marks Of respect were being constantly shown. The
cemetsry itself was found thrOnged with people anxious
20 have one last look AZ the face Of the deceased But
only fow enjoyed this privilege. when the coffin had
been placed whp the little chapel and opened to re-
move the medals and decorstOnDow worn for the last
'tmet was permitted gaze more upon the we'll
known features OF dead Two brief and ervld ora
tons 10 accordance with the custom Of the country
were then pronounced by the side OF the open CONN
smid the pr0ioundest emotion Tho scene was most n-
pressiye The sOmber aspect OF tho place, lighted only
toy Pickering torches the CHASTITY features OF the dead
the trembling % tie speakers and the nnfeigned
grei Of ALL combined make scene never 10 be for
gotten.
cauno close this munication without referring 70
the in which tho Journals Of tho capital have
treated this sad event without an exception the entire
press has been filed with notices expressive Of the public