New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1871-04-29
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.
MUOlC.
BARILI's AMATEUR ASSOCIATION.

BARuIs AMATEUR ASSOCIATIONS.
Mr.. Antonio Barili introduced to rather
small audience, last night, at Stenway Hall, new
vocal association OF which he ia the sponsor ana DIRECTOR
We do not know exactly wherein 1t differs either III
constitution or purpose from other singing clubs It's
prOfessed object Ia TO open the way for beginners 10
como forward and subject their merits to the Judgment
OF public Audiences" and r. promises to afford its MEN,
every opportunity TO exhibit such proficiency as
they may attained both In singing and In musical
composition. This seems OF doubtful utility our
young artists need rather to be held back than 10 DO
brought forward, and whatever obstacles thoy
may have TO contend with, the difficulty OF
getting hearing and conquerng critical Indifference
is not one of them II Mr. Baril succeed however, In
filing his eighty Disciples With wereguated enthusi-
for art and teaching them to sing properly nc
will valuable service society and we shall not ma
fault with his subsidiary Intentions he seems 10 nave
made good beginning. and to have made 1t with good
material Several Of the choruses last night were wen
rendered,-wi fine volume OF voice, with spirit, and
with au approach to the right decacy Of shading The
time was rarely much at fault and although the enun-
citation imperfect aud the vocalizng rather crude
the performance, considered first public attempt
very ,reditable The solos. all by amateurs were
less satisfactory than tho chOruses-
The first Part OF the programme consisted OF Merca-
dante's "seven Last Words Of Jesus Christ" never
before performed In America. work lihe this, 10 DO
rightly appreciated, shonld be heard portion OF
religious function. The series OF meditatons OF SNORT
addresses on the Passion OF Christ TO which several
eminent composers HAYDN included, have added music
were long favOrte element In the devOtons OF Holy
Week in Catholic countries, and still observed In
some places where the old faith retains its vitality In
srumenta nterludes or short motets the words Of
the Gospel narrative alternate with short exhorta
lions. When Mercadantos music is separated from the
spoken context and transferred from the dim atmosphere
old cathedras to the glare and gayey Of the modern
conoertroOm IL seems vague and weak. The movements
are all distinct but seems quite finished The tone
is devotional but not inspiring Nevertheless the WORK
abounds in graceful and subdued melody character
stc of the composer, and has two three numbers,
notably soprano solo with viooncello obbgato alnne
quartette and chorus he I'd World broad and solemn
chorus the Attn Word and bass solo with chorus,
which would do credit to many greater composer.
These were in ell respects the best executed pieces
last night but they the most effective The second
part Of tho entertainment consisted OF miscellaneous
selection from Mr. Barilrs own compositions. An ex-
celent orchestra accompanied the voices.
MUSICAL NOTES.
Mr. Alberto Laurence will probably make
his appearance with the Italian company during the
second week Of the season.
The afternoon concert at the Church of the
Heavenly Rest the benefit of the House of Rest for
Consumpves will enlist this afternoon, the valuable
services OF Miss Adelaide Philippe.
At the second rehearsal yesterday afternoon
for the Sixth Philharmonic Concert Miss Krebs made
a deep impression by performance OF LISTS con-
certo in L fiat Go. D,-the same which Miss Mehlig
played q few weeks ago. when Theodore Thomas gave
those two splendjs concerts at Stenway Hail. 1t is
necessary to gh the comparative merits or the TWO
interpretations They differ widely In spirit put each
has lis characteristic eXceences Miss krebs gives the
work with the force. freedom, brlancy and uniaggng
yigor which have often had occasion to admire IN
her execution piano music and she illustrates 1t also
with even than her usual grace and refinement OF
sentiment she was twice recalled after 1t, with an en-
phasis OF applause uncommon at these daylight re
hearsals; but excused herself from playing again
At the next rehearsal she will make her appearance as
vocalist. She has sung at public concert In
America Though she has been heard In 81 Anna H. u
Church, her debut In this new character VIII IVuse
no little interest