New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-04-02
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MIISIC.
THOMAS AND RUBNsTEN.

THOMAS AND RUBISsTEN.
If the second of the present series of con
certs by the combined Rubinstein and Thomas
panes less interesting than the frs 1t was never
theless remarkable entertainment, and deserves
rank among the memorable concerts Of the season. Al
the performers were In highly sympathetic and In
spirng mood. The character Of Rubinsten's playing
as we all know Is governed not little by the temper
the moment. Last night still flushed it may DO vla
the excitement OF his triumph OF the night befOra
he was one Of his most glorious veins His nerprss
ton of Beethoven's great fat concerto perhaps
the greatest and most beautiful concerto ever written
was like revelation, even 10 those OF us vm
boosted Of familiarity with that ofplayed work
II asked TO name the most conspicuous merit d
his performance, should say II extraordinary
and surprising cearness. His conception Of the con
certO delightfully."- distinct and be expressed wiu
resolution and drectness. The first movement bo
refined, poetic and brilliant; the exquisite adagfs
was one OF the most delicious things imaginable
music that touched the heart and lifted
up the mind; and the finale gave 90
opportunity for the display Of the superb and
forcble manifestations OF the performers genius 10
this work indeed illustrated all Rubinsteint
most characteristic excelences player The sigma
success Of the performance attributable partly
the excellence Of the orchestra, which under Mr.
Thomass direction refined correct, spirited ant
sympathetic accompaniment such as It is seldom th
Mr. Rubinstein played with exquisite group
Preludes and Etudes by Chopin, and for recall LisItf
transcription of Of the So irtes nasles Of Rossn
Mira Ia 6tdncd tsnd).
Mr. Wieniawsh was likewise in especially musics
mood last night. He played spohr's Gesang scene
concerto, good example OF the composers school
rather lame and overrefned for the Of the present
day. but meodiOu, highly polished. and full of ssnd
ment. It calls for very tender expression, q pure.
LUSCIOUS tone and cantabe STYLE and in all these Wien
iawski when he chooses be so. is admirable. The
orchestra gave the overture "Genoveys" and ns
performance of Liszts &" Les Preludes "-one OF the
most truly poetcsl OF all the symphonic poems-ihs
Mr. Thomas was loudly recalled after it,
To-day there will be matinee BY the same artists and
tomorrow evening concert at which Rubnstein viii
play LISTS concerto in fat This il is said, Will be
the last appearance Of Rubnstein ard veniawSh with
the Thomas orchestra but readers will be inter
ested to learn that the great pianist purposes giving
some time this month, a series OF seven Rectals In
which he will present some remarkable programmes
without assistance OF any kind.
ORGAN EXHIBITION.
A large organ, built for the K. C.. Church OF
st. John the Baptist NewOrleans. az cost OF tL0a
exhibited yesterday afternoon and evening. al
Erben's factory in Twentythrd-st., by a number a
prominent organists. 1t has manuals, 81 octaves Of
pedals and Il registers, all running through, and DIS
trbuted follows Great organ. 49, SWELL II choir lol
pedal, 8. There also mechanical couplers, and
remarkably effective combination foot pedals. The
Is rich, brilliant clear, and very powerful There are
special novelties in the solo stops but the variety
abundant, and some of the efeess are quite striking
There six lGfeet stops four Of which in n
pedal bass.