The New York herald., 1871-01-08
ADJUSTMENTS.

ONE HUNDRED AND TwESTY-sfNrH cONCgRr or
THE PHrLHAKMoNIc Soc Ery.--rhls Eei-known
Instrumental organization, which clain3 to bo
the leading musical society In America, gave
one OF their characteristic concerts AZ the
Academy last night. There was large attendance
a. a matter OF course, and corresponding
enthusiasm on the part OF those present. The
programme OF this society Is a small rourpaged
affair. On the frat page are the names only
the Names or the pieces performed; the
second, the Of the one hundred performers,
many Of which are outlandish unpronoGnceable
words; I'm the third comes the board OF directors.
and In the fourth few lines complaining about
people VINO come In late. such programme, We
emphatically say, Is u disgrace TO any musical
society and an insult 70 the public. Compare IL
with the clever little brochure issued by the Church
Music Association. In the latter there is something
TO read, something to be Interested IN. Every work
that Is performed ~ explained In brief compre.sen-
sive sketch, which places both artists and amateurs
eH Ia9po,f WIN each COMPOSER. Ibis Is not only
useiul, bur necessary in order to Ike an audience
iee u satisfaction IN either a concert or any other
description of ofentertainment. suppose theatrical
manager should place alone on his bill the name OF
the drama or comedy, without announcing the cast
or giving q synopsis OF the play There would be
instantly an outDurst OF indignaton and deservedy.
too In the hands or the Pnnharnonlc au-
dience last night was placed the above men,
page, the following words:-"Symphony, ocean,
Ist time, Rubel5tein; concerto in minor, op. 81,
Beethoven, first movement for the panoforie, with
orchestral accompaniment Mr. Richard HOFFMAN.
overture. 'Anacreon,' Cherubini barcarolle, from
lhe fourth concerto w.. ). Bennett. Mr. Richard
Holman; overture, Ruy Bias Mendelssohn.r THIS
Is poor ana lame apology for respectable pro-
gramme. IL tells nothing, explains nothing. On
The next page come such names as Piei,fen-
schneider, steckeloerg, schnllinger and Lautcn-
schiager. Wnat, In the name OF goodness.
better II instead OF such horrible names we had
description OF the music IN the programme. We
remarked last NIGHT considerahic falling Oh IN the
IN fna
stupidity Of the society IN not retaining the best
President ever they had-Proressor K. ogden Dorc-
mus. His successor does not seem to have the
slightest idea OF what Philharmonic audience re-
qrires. Again, there Is universal com
the seats are distributed. and we heard maHy
indignant charges oil favoriism against the manage
once favored Philharmonic Society into disgrace
and culmlnate in their downfall and annihilation.
Regarding the performance last night, which was
entirely instrumental another grave error we must
praise the symphony and Mendelssohn's work. Tue
last movement OF the former was spun out to an un
necessary extent and the conductor did not seem 70
catch the spirit Of the composer. Cherubinps work
might IN some parts De mistaken for seiec;
with his accustomed grace, power ana hni5h
but never IN concert have our ears been afflicted
by a worse instrument than the one SET before HIM.
At each touch on the keys il seemed as If wood
alone were the resonant principle. Hoffman IS an
artist IN the highest sense of the word ana certainly
he deserves better treatment. In conclusion we
would advise the Philharmonic Society II they really
intend holding their own in this city, TO adopt dill
this is not the sixteenth century.
STADT THEArRE-"BARBE BLEUE.'-A very
sprightly and enjoyable representation of ''Blue-
beard" (OGenbach's was given last night at the
Stadt Theatre, to grace the benefit of Mr. Heinrich
Lange. Miss Pauline Canissa sang and played the
part OF Bouotte with great spirit and success. This
well known and much admired artist was never in
better voice on apparently, In gaver hulnor,
and she was rewarded with frequent en-
cores and summer shower of bouquets. The ben.
edCiary, Mr.. Lange very amusing IN Popoani.
the Magician, while Mr. Homan as King Booecae
a. roar. MRS. scholz, as the Queen. ana
Miss Haiiner, as the Princess Hernia.
lost noac of It's attractions by the presence
OF a quite charming and graceful page. Messrs Al
strJm, as Prince Saphir, and Mr.. Hubner, AZ
Alvarez, the courtier, were extremely mirtn-pro-
voking In their serio-comic r0les, and the ladies
who personated Bluebeard's five former wives were
not only spirited in action ana vocalisn, out pret
tily costulned, especially Heloise miss Schmitzl
1t is hardly necessary 10 add that Mr. Habelmann
ments Of thorough and accomplished artist.
His duet with BouotLc in the third act
Boulotte's solos were decided hits and a numerous
audience enjoyed and applauded them heartily.
theatre to maze way for Mime. seebach, VINO wll
open her engagement tomorrow night with Marie
Stuart" ana subsequently appear IN several great
roles not yet mpersonated by that lady before the
New York public
HARLgM Music HALt.-Mrs Morgan, who has
made quite brilliant reputation in England and
the Canadas by her readings, made her first appear
ance before an American audience last evening \.
Harlem Music Hall. she fully sustained her,trans
atlantic reputation, and certainly in compass OF
voice, ntonation and expression OF character bids
fair to rival Mrs. Scott-siddons and Miss Glyn The
programme embraced 'sThe Bridge or Sighs," 'srhe
Trial rQueen Katharine, the 'Mly Queen the SIR
Peter and Lady Teaze scene from ''School for scan
dali "Maud Muer,n and the sleeping Scener IN
''Macbeth.v IL Is dlicult TO discriminate which
was read best. In the "MacDetii' scene her power
as tragic artist most powerfully shown. wh.ia
In the MAY Queen' there was exquisite symmetry
OF tone and execution. The audience was greatly
delighted enthusiasm shown by frequent e1scoyes.