The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1871-06-26
sac N G. E r FE T.
Opening Concert at the Acad-
envy OF Music.
MONSTER REHEARSAL AT THE RINK
Grand Reception ut Liederkrauz
Hall Last Night.


ern Saengerbund opened formally last night with
grand reception concert given by the very crents de
Ia creme OF New York Staging societies, the Leder-
kranz and sing Acsdem'e and New York Saengor-
bund consisting OF ght hundred voices very
large audience was present, the parquet and bal
oony being conn etey flied and the greater num-
Der OF the boxes.
THE PROGRAMME
consisted OF Mendelssohn's flynn OF Praise soil
by Mime. Lichtmay, Nine. Becker and Mr.. william
Candidus. ana the chorus tmae and femaie) by the
LeaerKranz and Sing Academic; concerto for
violin opus 81, first movenenp. Beethoven
played by DR.. Leopold Damrosch; the "Batlle
Hymn" from Wacners 'Renzin sung by Mr.. Can
asdus and the male chorus OF the New York Saen-
Eerbund, and Llndpanter's Test Overture.
A better performance OF Mendelssohn's great work
has been gwen IN this city, and this was ac-
omrlished IN the face OF the most serious obstacles
which, unhappy, had been overlooked by the Com
nitIee of Arrangements The usual additional stage
winch Is erected on great occasions, when the ord
mary Academy stage cannot accommodate the re-
quired number OF performers, was on hand, and
rom the foot OF the proscenlm arch to the edge OF
shls stage large space was left occupied by empty
benches alone Instead Of closing the sides and the
top OF the space allotted TO the singers and the
orchestra Is Always done at Philharmonic con-
oerts, the c7u,isSes we're drawn back ana heavy
borders let down, II for ordinary stage 'set.n
The orchestra was then massed
IN FRONT OF THE CHORUS
many OF the latter singing from behind the scenes.
The effect OF this qneer arrangement was that more
than half the volume OF voice disappeared in the
regions above, where the scenic artist and the car
peniers are supposed TO dwell: another
portion went INTO the various dressing
rooms, and very small proportion reached
the audience. Even this was diluted still further In
passing through the orchestra. Were 1t not for the
admirable skill OF the conductor,
NE. AGRiCoLA PAUR,
and the unerring method, unanimlty OF feeling and
thorough musical training OF the cnorus, the conse-
quences might have been disastrous TO Mcnies-
sohn ana Wagner. The orchestra. about forty in
number, did its part well and gave the intro
duction with al the spirit, expression aud nicely
possible In those passages in triple time in which
the strings give
ALTERNATE PHRASES
with the reeds and brasses every delicate nudnce
was rendered win artistic effect. Even the brasses
were on good terms for once with their companions
In The orchestra. such rendering of this noble
work is Ike mirror IN which every great thought
n clearly reflected and nothing is left obscure.
MME LICHTMAY,
the rrima donna OF the German opera was
nm attractive feature in the oratorio. Although
The quality OF her voice points more to
opera than ANYTHING eSe ana tours de force are not
calculated for sacred music yet there is n decisive
tone ana brllliancy about It, united thorough
musicsl cultivation, that makes II pleasure always
70 hear Nine Lcaimay sGg. Her enunciation and
phrasing is cieai, intelllg,oe aud well defined.
Mr. cANDDus
added much 70 his previously high reputation by
his excellent Singing last night. lie splendid
voice. aud both IN he "Loogesangn and the very
uylng tenor solo from "Renlin ne awoSe the epthu-
eia>in vi ,he critical audience. HIS career IN the
world al art mas been an enentiy progressive one,
anu every year adds much 10 MS requirements in
m lvhl ar Ia IN 10 bpr
share fun justice.
Bur the triumph OF The evening was the rendering
OF the Beethoven concerto ~ the prince OF virtuosi,
M. nidRoSCu.
The only regret that was felt was that he did not
give he entire work aud not the first movement
alone. Miss Marie kreOs. it appears. was engaged
70 play piano concerto al tais concert but railing
became substitute. A truly e.nclent one he was
to-. ior We know no, OF another vionist In America
VINO can ~ placed on an equal standard With nim
Every passage was Interpreted not only with
AIgROk LIKE CLEARNESS
n rare quality among vioinists). but detained
sung or ''roetlsod' IN a manner that - seldom
heard IA any concert hail. The long ara extremely
perlioas cadenza towards the cad Of the movement
was absolutely iaultiess IN The execution A tidal
wave ~ applause passed over the house and bore
him back again ana q gain to bow his acknowle1g.
Lindpanter's NOISY but brilliant 'fest Overtime
brought Tie concert 70 conclusion.
TuE RINK
Ihlrd avenue was an inspiring sight yesterday
morning Mr.. A. laur waved his baton over 20
SINGERS. The works rehearsed were hletz's 'Mor-
genled" and Max BrGcn's cantata "trithjoy's-
Saga The rehearsal commenced at ten O'Clock
and lasted untii nearly one IN the the afternoon IL
was not amusement 10 the conductor by any means,
but downnsn nard WORK Inc RINK Is beautifully
decorated aud the this evening IL Will pre-.
reni gorgeous appearance.
Al iAcaerkranz Haii there was magnificent re-
eeploa after the concert last night. The decora-
uons were very elegant. In the great han the
nrs hoot ol TIE hrilding large wreath OF lowers,
borne toward the skies BY angels. is attached to the
val IA the rear. II II representation the Lieder-
kranz ti.iedef wreath gigantic ngure OF Apollo,
made u peculiar frosted material and All the ale
feIIpspuftflUua
science wncn surround Apollo. excited attention. At
the bacN o the hall in q recess IS Dust oil Bcetho-
ven 10 which aie attached golden wings On he
western val he names oi The societies which are
guests are ven M towers. And everywhere ever.
gfeen iestspns, b9uliul garlanis. wreatis and
arapery are scattered IN prOInson. on the
mont 81 tn bulldog the noticeable fea-
huge letters calcium lights CLEANED from
ever paft 81 Tie building ana from the opposite
along i0Attn street and up the broad STEPS OF the
tluh iiou tiippcd ladies Ia fun evening dress and
Gtacrs 90 tho latest styles OF costumes. Speeches,
Ju1sif, sulpeI and a "a ing occupied the attention
81 the oily disadvantages all nignL and
E0fe han likey many Of tnem are at 1t yet.
kolhlng can ~ more Conducive 10 drawing closer
ale nenas ~ br0incfno0d aud harmony lhat should
eNisi between various conmuultios IN thls country
~ az slenser est bcre reris sehtatiNes oil every
tsle ana 40 r.sien igam al the leading cities In
a. Ini0n meet on tne cogm0n platform ~
uuNDEEssHAFr
arc Eocd fellowship. sacngcrfest thus serves 10
he.lth.u iselng between men. su-a a ning a.
G4AIel o. Ia sunIcg tanJ!ng can never enter where
triu4Aus meit To tIng ani he loitf.
The programme ts..lav ~ - lOlOwS:--
In 3tr afternoon matinee ia stenway Uall.
fthet'su soIttlcs from toe fGIadc phia and Bliti-
moo aettipns WI Join IA a great prize contest.
1uc ~ sosirtrs arc hot permitted 10 participate
~ a. lttke rlnElng. Tue cantestiBg societies are
o. - arrange ~ tufVc classes. Ordng 10 their
nuaiilf. n1d y p staE the io,iOwiag;-fir,i class.
s~prftls Aua Love- SECOND Class. aCharuI Of the
Motsts." ihira c.as*, "fnc nafk Green Foliage -
Dong MAJ Before tn singing q the several
CLASSES ~ orchestra % forty musicians will
tnfuTm toe sJuh4ce overture by weber;
n .9MAsetua Narrl.n ~ It.U and inc
s'uxerllfe rDm hgy hias,n ~ Mendelssnhn.
fTLr nae lUIF.s are Ale sfs. u. l.. k!ticr, Goo.
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