The New York herald., 1872-08-12


part OF sente.ue tbs ofga6 is the largest
se.,u most Perfect which has ever undertaken con-
concerts are unequalled. by any OF the so.called
Philharmonic concerts given everywhere. The
success and universal appreciation with which this
country have led Mr.. Thomas to Increase the proper
tons or the orchestra aud bring IL to still greater
degree Of perfection. This increase OF the Orches-
ira resulted naturally from the vast yt,pertOire
embracing every branch OF music, from the
symphony down to the dance form. MT. Thomas
pay tribute to all which is good, whether OF the old
or new schools and thus he has gained the high
and unique position OF being the creator and con.
ductOr OF the best and most versatile orchestra In
II The merits Of this orchestra have been acknowi-
edged not only by the American public, which Is
always ready to recognize the services OF those who
rope and the foreign e RgfSs often holds 1t up as an
The orchestra, as now organized consists OF six.
teen violins, led by Mr.. B. Listemann five vi0as,
four voloncellos. four double basses one harp, one
pccoio, two flutes, two oboes one cornO anglais
two clarioncts, two bassoons, four French horns
two trumpets, three trombones, one tuba, Kettle
drums, side drum, bass drum, &c. -t
Mr. Bernhard Listcmann, the concert melster
Qeader OF the vOlins Is an artist whose merits
have long been admitted IN all musical circles, and
who as solo performer ranks at the head Of his
player, is well known throughout the States. In
purity OF tone, In delcacy and refinement OF exc.
has long enjoyed o European as well as an Ameri-
can reputation.
Among the other distinguished sololsts OF the
troupe are MIR. Eugene Weiner, flute; Mr.. Joseph
Filler, oboe Mr.. Henry Schmtz French horn; Mr..
Charles Cappa Trombone, all Of whom are well
known as masters Of their respective instruments.
MR.. GEORGE L. OsGoOD,
the Young Boston tenor, has also been engaged for
Mr. Thomas concerts. Mr.. Osgood has lately re-
turned from Europe, where he has been giving
concerts In all the principal cities o! the Contnert
Mr.. Osgood has required reputation not only as q
first class artist, but as composer or surprising
merit. The Germans pronounce him to be the
most perfect Interpreter living OF Schubert's,
Schumann's and Robert Franz's songs. He has
studied two years in Italy, Is an accomplished
singer of the Italian school, and Is pupil OF
Sie6ers OF Berlin. His voice Is OF an extended COM
pass, full and clear and sympathetic IN all the
registers, perfectly equal and competent to the ar
duous lab0rs OF public singer, still more 30 when
coupled with the surprising musical Intelligence
possessed by him. HIS chaste rtpertolre cmlnently
nus nun lor the Thomas concerts. engagements
are also pending with other celebrities.
, Inc company will leave New York on the 30tb OF
september for Bunalo, then proceed to Cleveland
Toledo, Detroit, Chicago, St. Louis, Louisville, Gin
cinnati. Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washington, PhIla-
delpha, boston, Providence and other New England
cities, and VIII return to New York about tho lst
OF January. We sincerely hope that Mr.. Thomas
VIII give US q series OF his unappr0acbable sym
.phonV concerts and not depriye New York during