The New York herald., 1871-11-15
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Steinway Hall last night to listen to the first concert
OF Prince Galtzn, scion OF Russia, Interpreted by
chorus OF forty-six and an orchestra OF forty.
The programme comprised selections from the prIn-
cipai Russian composers, ana 1t abounded In de-
scriptions or sketches OF the composers and the
music. The only soloist was Levy, the celebrated
cornet player who really made the grand success OF
the evening by his inimltable playing. We think
that there ID no c0rnet player In Europe or America
that can compare with Levy; and hts manager,
Fisk Jr may feel proud OF securing permanently
such magnificent artist. The following remarks
about Russian music must prove interest
tng:-During the past few years music In Russia
has made immense progress. Two conservaso-
ries-one at ST. Petersburg, the other at
Moscow-have been established by the brothers
Rubinstein, and these Two institutions enjoy
the special patronage OF the Grand Duchess
Helen, widow OF the Grand Duke Mchael
the uncle OF the Emperor. There exists In the
two capitals OF the empire . circle (somewhat
limited. 1t irue), formed by disciples Of the new
German school tzukunftsmuskl or the music OF the
future. Not only are wagner's operas performed at
the Russian Opera House." but the works OF Schu-
mann. Bcrlioz and Liszt appear upon the pro-
Rrammes OF concerts given BY the several Pnilnar
monte societies In ST. Petersburg and Moscow.
Az regards Russian music ITSELF there
can be no doubt but that among the
names OF Its composers-GllnKa, Dago-
musKy. verstofsky, Seron Rubinstein, Titngon,
Kachperon, Korsikoff Cui, Moussersky, Bowdne.
BaaKeref TchaiHowsKy, Ladijinky, Tchirkon, Bort
ntousky, Lwon, Lanakine, varlamoT Tit0n. Ala
6eG ana @ many N & Others The name Of Gl,nxa % e
sian music presents itself under different forms.
The popular sns Sns whose Is generally Eaa %
k,r,sSo also gSgs Mons
pecaly ca, who ranks as s one Of the most
dstng uished composers of the aee-and lhe opera.
phase. Since Glinka's period Russian composers
have given their country some twenty-five or thirty
a torlCa SUBJECTS. Next IN In order comes the church
music, cdpetid. But VIC shall defer reference TO
iitzin shall commence his series Of sacred concerts.
RemarKing that Glinka is the Mozart, and, udg ging
sra 81 %e hs e% cone sn
corning this genius OF the North. Possessing very
fragile constitution, Glinka completed ms education
| Nt home, could he be prevailed upon TO take
active part In the service OF the crown nasmuch as
his artlstc impulses directed MS steps N other
directions. He travelled extensively, chiefly In Italy,
devottng his youthful mind to the close study OF the
great masters, especially Mozart, and thus fortl.
masterwork "A Life for the Czar." Thls great
effort is certainly the most perfect work OF its kind
1t consists contain upwards OF fifty melodies OF the
\ most entrancng character. Moreover, while each
bly, Eusslan, no single melody has been fched from
the treasury OF national song. ihe recitatives are
all Stngularly mclOQ1OuS ana clau In rnv vJnlnlCul
forms. They bear not the slightest resemblance to
the customary recitatve passages or other operas.
They are not at oil IN nature ana
other score or replace them in the original with.
out altering tine entire meaning Of the musical
/ drama ITSELF Tie OrchestTau0n Is truly sublime,
and from the first note Of the score TO the last there
is nothing 70 be desired. ,,s Every vocal vocal
would be o sacrilege to add 70 or subtract
genius. striking and novel effect ls for example.
produced In Wania's song lcontraltol rhythm OF
common me Te Of the opera Is sug
| gested by the Polish invasion OF Russia. and the
defines the Of tine
| while illustrating the dolngs OF the opposing Rus
SLAMS by means OF the temp two-four. four
| ing tp Keep in mind the antagonism existing be-
tw.sA the TWO ior0es engaged 40 me scenes & -
a poem by Puscnkin "a celebrated Russian poetl,
called "RussIan and Ludmilla;" Tnls compositlon,
detail aamSsr 81 napeF safpsssss & a' even tat &c
6pera "A Life FOR The Gear, hut viewed as a whole
u Is far from meeting the requirements Of perfect
Prince GalitzIn Il the first OF his countrymen wht
say, he was the rst VINO perceived the des!raoliity
s evsay naona %soSS
orchestra, and invested win rich har@QniQYs
ssng o shouss he original an ss s' Fesns sSp1s
pristine vigor and simplicity. It is perhaps ssn!n
cant that tnat the Prince % rescued this species
at the very time when the ATTEMPT was made to ir-
troduce it here by certain Slaviousky, who sue
that characterized its rendering By the street bands
in the concert saloons Of the Russian cltles In
his youth Glinka composed more than hundred
orchesirai works are among others, the
s o.a se2sss 2sssSsa.s A' sss Ss dE e
Fantais,e," the music FOR drama; .Ie
Prince Cholmsxy," q tarentee, with chorus, &C.
| With him the complete score Of the opera "A Life
for me Gar" comprising all the orchestral parts,
descriptions Of the costume required, and also an
English translation .S Of the IlOresto and Il is
s$:S ~ s.'s ~
the mise e.. scene is not costly and that only four
| principal singers are demanded-a soprano, con-
nSescr6aSis bly, beautiful and the scenes ess SscoseS
| are exceedingly interesting, especially the last,
repres,entng MOSCOW and !!s historical
and musicians must understand sooner or later
| which was mainly made up from the italian opera;
therefore these "eoDe had as much idea Of his mag
nifcent music-novel, n.:a"; IN eyery sense OF the
the basses and wind instrumenaliss, who play the
| murdered their parts outright Isussan music IS
worthy OF better representatives than those people
trust that the Prince Will do better at his next con-
| cert than he did last evening.
Olympic Theatre.
"Humpty Dumpty' continues to run at this
theatre with fair success. dra wing full and enthu-
siastic houses every night In spite OF many modi-
ncatons and improvements Its main feature
IS still, or course, Mr.. @. l.. Fox, who
goes through his accustomed routine OF
grimaces. antics and capers with eminent
success Altnougn pantomme Is fast decaylng,
even In England, q few clowns such as nir. Fox
would do much TO maintain its popularity. In
figure cast and fexiDllity OF feature, and even In
voice, nature seems to have specially formed him
for the part he now enacts. The weakest parts OF
"Humpty Dumptyn are undoubtedly the dunses
de ballet, which can scarcely be pronounced very
attractive. lie Clodoche Quadrille," however,
also, most wonderful thing OF ali, new in Its
kind on the American stage. Miss Jennie Yeamans
sings her Old society song amid triumphant an