The New York herald., 1870-04-03
An u S E NJ E n T S.

ACADEMY or MUsfc-FIPru PHILHARMONIC CoN.
cGar.-I any proof were necessary to show that
music has its dev0!ees In this city, who WIN pay
their respects at It's shrine, rain or shine the Phil.
harmonic concert last night would satisfy the most
lncredul0us Thomas. Every seat was occupied, and
by class OF people, tOO very different from the rank
and file Of ftheatre.goers, generally speaking. Beauty
intelligence and fashion graced box, parqueG and
STALL and throughout the performance there was that
earnest attention which bespeaks tho appreciative
listener. We have already given our full. unbiased
opinion OF Liszts Dante symphony the crazest thing
in music shat ever emanated from human brain.
II may last for some time before the public as q
curiosity, az melancholy example or great intel.
ect At sea without compass or rudder Dut all true
musicians Will repudlate such machine music al
once. Pray, Mr. Bergmann. let us nave no more OF
IT, He'll IL bad enough. according TO sacred writings
ana popular preachers, but nothing can be more ex
crciating TO the ear musician than this frenzied
attempt Of List to portray It's horrors in music
n Me sanE ae W xu0wn sSeI
ts Interpretation all the treasures OF her fuli,
resonant, clear and true voice, and Carl Rosa
OF the 'Concerto MilitaIre OF Lpinski. Beetnovcns
"CorolaDus" overture, which lie wrote Us an INTRO
great master as could be imagined, and the descrip
lion OF 1t gwen In tine programme did not explain
matters any better; Bnt u was rciiei after tne
be listened to with pleasure. stA we would prefer
any other of Eeetn0ven's works for SUCH an 0cca
sion. one proof oil It's comparative weakness Is the
fact that an attempt has been made TO make pro-
gramme music Ia Bernoz. When Beethoven
is himself he de6es analyzaston, for he
and melody that the listener Is compelled
TO drink without the possibility OF any chemical an
alysis OF his beverage. The overture 10 Eury anthe
has always been amt Will petIhc favorte or the al
mirers Of Weber aud their name Is Legion. 1t u
bright, geniai emanaton Of cheerful soul, trans
porting the hcarer to the pleasant woods and val.
leys and presenting wvid picture or pastoral life
enthusiasm. quickening and fresh as the mountain
breeze that sweeps over the valleys. There are
exquisite m,9csT"r OF n io horn nssson
tie episodes throughout. Then comes delicious
reverle OF vions and yioias suggestive In It's paa
ssnn0 manner OF the whispering breeze the purling
brook the waving field Of yellow grain. suddenly
we are startled by o fngntO movement which breaks
upon tenderness and beauty OF the scene. The
opening Of the fugue ls rather amless and nnsatls
factory but 1t gradually collects strength by c0ncen-
tratng upon ITS quaint theme all the power OF the
ing OF relief Ut being brought back TO the c0nemp!a
ton OF pastoral life. 1t was, indeed the gem OF last
cert, May Z, comprises Schumanu's symphony, No
in c; Gade's Overture to Osslan and Beethoven's
fourth Overture to Fideiio.
TIE MATINEEs YEsTERDAY.--The rain spoiled the
calculations and expectations OF the managers yes.
terday ana left many OF them with terribly sllm
houses ~ their matinees. The Parepa.R Rosa English
Opera Company bade farewell to the Academy OF
Music in 1.-The Bohemian Girl,n DAILY presented
"Frou-FrOun at the Fiftn Avenue for the hfty.nrst
time the last matinee OF "Lost at Scar was given at
Wahack's MIR. and Mrs. Barney Williams made their
adeus TO Nibos the ifty-seventh representation OF
the Twelve Temptations" was given at the Grand
Opera House. George Fox's fifteenth "IIamet''
matinee 1t the olympic was success. 'sThs White
Cat" the latest burlesque sensation, was given
Woods Museum, the Bowery INDUCED In ''The Ma
MAC L0vern and "Mose, y Misc Maria Braiperd, Mrs.
Jenny Kempton and Mcssrs. Thatcher, Centeneri,
Beames and Nora united In giving one Of the best
afternoon concerts we have heard. 1T Association
Hall, and the Comique, Tony PASTORS, Apollo Hall
and Hooley's, Broekyp, prsssased attractive mast.
nee bills.