The New York herald., 1871-01-22
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TIE HOLLAND TEsTIMoNIAL.-Five thousand dol
lars viii probably represent the receipts OF the
matinee and evening performances at the Academy
OF Music yesterday. The attractions were simply
bewildering as may be seen from the following pro-
grammes:-
Overture-Mr A. Rier and orchestra. Recita-
uOn-"The Actor" Nr. Sydney WoOett Ballad
Miss Emma Howson. Recitation-Go 0Erle
King" Nine. Marie seebach. Piano solo."Lnr
fdente,n Mr.. Alberto Lawrence. Recitation-.The
Poor Player at the Gate" Mr.. George, vanden.
Ranoresi hS n:s5" ssGT SaSss
Thomas Miss, Miss q. cara louise HaS keloss. "A a
Chas. Wheatlegh; Mr.. Stump, Mr. Rooney; Tom
Mr.. Sol smith; Clara. Miss Helen Tracy; Mrs. stump
Ine Benjamin. si BuaEara nSI shnJoi Mr
Curran John Small, Mr.. w. NJ. Davidge; Mr.
M r o. an hss aucrea Buzz
EVENING.
overture. The Curse Scene from 'Deborah'-
Scene from Mrs. r. B. sVoS. Con-
way; Ingomar, Mr.. +. B. CONWAY. Recitation-sThe
Five shilIlngsn-Mr. Goiiehlly Mr. Joseph JET
Ierson Captain Phobbs,, Mr. T. E. Nor.
MAJOR Maj P6onbs, MSS !. aernon; Mrs. captain
let''-Hamiet, Mr.. Il. L. Davenport; Ghost Mr.. D.
G. Anderson; the Queen, Mrs. E. L. Davenport;
Scene, frsm .'MacDeth"-Lady Macbeth, Miss ;e Isa,
bella Gyn; Physician. Mr.. E. 3. Holmes; Gentle.
h Mrs. l. + seymour 1.-The latest from New
Sol smith; John, Mr; J. Peek. ..Box and Cox
Fox; Mrs. Bouncer, Mrs. l.. Z. Seymour.
Of these numerous attractions we can only point
iogg sang the delightful polonaise from "Mignon''
with such an electrical effect that an enthusiastic
encore was the consequence. She responded with
Cow which was real gem. Nine. Seebach was
the other leading feature at the matinee, and both
In the evening Mile. Fanny Janauschek by her
powerful and well known lmpersonation Of the be-
trayed Jewess In the terrible scene OF her sad
tresses In the !ast remorseful scene OF her guilt
stained career; Mr. and Mrs. Barney Williams those
Yankee character; Mr.. and Mrs. Conway, whose
stage fame Is OF the most enduring kind; Joe
years, threw or the lazy good for moth
ing ZIP and gave a specimen OF his great
Miss Agnes Ethel, the finest and most artistic Ham
let and 0pheia that could be brought together on
the American stage, and Fox and Beckett, two OF
crowning features. On Wednesday next Fechter
and Miss Leclercq play IN 'rne Lady Of Lyons'' for
the same purpose. Mark Smith, who has Just ar
rived from England, will play Colonel Dumas. This
benefit viii take place at the Fourteenth Street
theatre. The total receipts far nearly SI2. 000
The programme for the second recital Of this adm
rable young pianist was as follows:-Sonata Appas-
sionata op. so, Beethoven, Mile. Marie Krebs song,
80, Loving Heart" l.. M. Gotschalk, Sig. A. Ran.
dol1: Romanza, minor, II. Schumann; Loreley,
Hans Seeling; Rondo Z fiat, G. NJ. Won Weber, Mile.
Marie Krebs; song "wanderer's FAREWELL c.
Krebs, Mme Krebs-Michalesi chromatc fantasie
and and fugue j. s. :, Bach, Mile. Marie krsbs:
A, P0lOnllEe T.
Chopin, Mile. Marie Krebs Never was the
human heart SO completely unveiled with all
Its world OF passion and feeling In the
true poem Of Beethoven. 1t was not wise seec.
ton of Miss Krebs. With all her wonderful tech-
genius that shines so eminently through this work.
Her rendering was by no means as effective as when
that we have already expressed our opinion
In the slow movement she gave promise OF
warming up to the spirit OF the work, but the i'm
petuous finale was utterly ineffective, owing to
the constant use Of the loud pedal and indstlnct
phraslng. Schumann's romanza Is a rare specimen
OF scientific excellence, but dull coorless and lack.
Ing IN variety OF treatment. The Loreley Of Seeing
is charming, and we might say of the salon order;
and Miss Krebs interpreted it in an exquisite man
ner. She made one OF greatest successes In the
brilliant work OF Weber Both Weber and Scnu-
mann have their separate host OF admirers: but In
our opinion they cannot be compared There Is some-
thing so sturdy, vigorous and fresh and taking
about the piano music of the former that they are
always welcome TO the true musician. Schu-
manu. with the exception OF a few works
tine romance in d major is not one OF
fantasia and fugue abounds in enormous difl-
culties which seemed to give Miss Krebs no con-
note in the heavy chords in the fantasia she went
through the piece with uner11ng accuracy. Re-
specng these Chords we woud have preferred the
Bulow, instead OF the old method OF making them
close chords. The latter is more difficult, but
almost Impossible to render with precision and
effect. In the Chopin polonaise Miss Krebs
gave no intelligble idea Of the work. First, she
played IL twice as fast as 1t should be played and
nOtn
ming to end The phrases OF the opening subject OF
the polonaise. which should be sharp and distinct,
were run into each other In manner destructive OF
the unity OF the work. The polonaise is a Slow
stately measure, which IN balls In parts of Ger
made. To play in allegro motto desti oys it. Regard
ins Miss krebs' abilities we can sum them up in
rev words; she possesses extraordinary technique
clear, crisp, mobile touch, wonderful memory, as
evnced by playing such works as the above with
out the music, genuine spirit and cultivation OF q
very nlgn ORDER. Her defects are lack OF repose
no color, imperfect and indistinct phrasing and q
want OF command over naturally impetuous
spirit. AS we said before, Beethoven and Chopin
are each sealed book to her. The dreamy poetry
OF the latter and the Kaleidoscope ideas and
expression OF the former are lost In her hands Still
she is very remarkable artist and age and
experience viii undoubtedly bring her up to that
nigh standard dare OF pianism, the highest in America
OF wnlcn NILS and MehuR are the chief representa-
lives. Mr.. Randolf has a truly magnificent baritone
voice, which he does not use with discretion. He
In some Of his best selections He neeas repose OF
style as well as the far pianist and should not think
tndt louu singing always implies expression. Years
have told heavily on Madame Krebs voice. although
her school Is OF the best German order. The attend
ance was better than before, and terribly critical
audience 1t was, too, consisting almost entirely OF
musicians. Every pianist known to the public In
this city was there and their verdict was highly ia
vorable to their fair sister artist The recital was
given in the smaller hall, which made every note
Of the grand plano not only heard but felt.
The STADT NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. GRIsELDIs-
As we had expected and foretold, the benefit OF
Madame seebach last night was, as 1t deserved to
be, superb, notwithstanding the sudden inclemency
Of the weather just at the time when the swallows
OF art and fashion usually fly, not homeward,
but to those scenes OF intellectual de.
light which, once in q WHILE real genius
such as that of the great German tragedten,se
renders not only attractive beyond resistance for