New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-11-17
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.
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Ine rst concert OF the Unity season OF Inc
New-York Philharmonic Society took place on Sat
ur6sy evening. Notwithstanding the depressing in
uence Of financial troubles II is pleasant TO be abb
to say that no great change perceptible In the
character Of the audience but the old friends OF the
Society were present In full force. There were few
or no vacant boxes. and scarcely any empty seats
except few very bad In the extreme front OF
the parQuctte. The following was the programme
PART l.
symphony No. t........................Beet boyea
soens from orfeo" ....................G iuct
Miss Anna Drasdl.
Concerto No. sfor vioi,n tAdasio-Allegro) .spohf
Mr.. Ernst schiever.
PART III.
Introduction, "Loreief bruoh
0~vatina, Di tsnti pslpit". .Rossini
Miss Anna Drssdil.
symphonic Poem, " Les Prelndes" List
For the opening of tho season the performance
was remarkably good. There has been no important
change in the composition Of the orchestra, and
some of the deficiencies which have been consp.ca-
ons of late years-especially in the wind In
struments-are still apparent. But we imagine
that the Society feels itself to be entering
critical year Of its existence oince the
Thomas orchestra rose into such remarkable
prominence the Philharmonic has been more
and moro closely compared with Its younger nvA
and the public judgment OF its merits though sun
of old For the first time in its long career the Phil
harmonic Society feels the healthy stimulus Of CON-
netitiop Mr.. Thomas's Festival last Spring
| pIaced his band in the very fore front
of the musical organizations OF Americs.
| and II must be evident that 1t VIII soon
supplant the Philharmonic orchestra unlem
| Mr. Bergmanns players show this season unusual
signs of vitality. We are satisfied from Last eatur
| DAVIS performance that they mean 70 DO IT, In"
| symphony was rendered, not OF course WIN
| technical perfection, but with muoh mofs
| than ordinary spirit. while 1t Is hardiy neces-
| sarv 70 say that tho Interpretation. under MI.
Bergmanns hand. was Intelligent ana rennoo'
The Society is fortunate in the possession OF leader
| who ALWAYS reads Beethoven with quick and
| thorough sympathy The Introduction to MAX
Bruchs Loreei,r which is new to the Philharmonic
| Society hut familiar to the frequenters OF the
| Thomas concerts brought out the strength
| of the strings Unexpectedly WELL ana IN
| the Symphonic Poem of Liszss-the oess
| of the series to which it belongs-there was soma
rnrsually GOOD work by the brasses. We have
heard both of these pieces performed with mofs
life and richer variety Of coloring but they ~ers
| both highly crsditable and gave evidence ahSe Oh
| study aud ambition.
The solos were worthy of the concert MISS Dras-
dill has certain faults of delivery, which we have M
Dictated on previous occasions. but she Sings WIN
intelligence and feeling. Mr.. schieyer may be con-
aratulated mon a very successful execu-
ton of the two wel-hown poysmenA
from spohrs besaGC:::itn!. Concerto. which
the programme comically enough, attributed
10 Chuck. Mr.. Schiever has a careful technique. .
clear, though not exceptionally brilliant tone, and
a very sympathetic touch. He is probably
heard to greatest advantage in the tender.
| sensuous, and melodiOus music Of which Spohr
| VIVA 40 conspicuous . master. In the more
vigorous and dashing school infer from bis exc
| cution Of the Allegro, that he would not greatly
distinguish himself, though he is always accursto
| and satisfactory.
l. The selections for the second concert are Mendei-
sohu's Italian Symphony, Rubinsteins First SYM
phony and the second LeonOra Overture.
THE THOMAS CONCERTS.
The first of Mr. Theodore Thomas's Symphony
Concerts seventh season. to take place next Sstur-
day at Steinway Hall, and subscription tickets for
the season are SALE while seats for the mss
concert can be obtained on and after tomorrow In
some of the Western cities Mr Thomas has had this
Autumn remarkable success, and Notwithstanding
the Announcements of the season. which have boon
Felt in all sorts of public entertainments. and
to son,s have proved Iruinous. we have no
reason to doubt that he twill be-. enthusiasts
tically welcomed on his return to lis OWE
city. In any event he Is certain to persevere for his
courage rises superior to fires and panics and moth
ing but death will prevent the accomplishment Of
bis noble designs for the Advancement OK
| true art in America. The programme foe
tho first concert includes Schuberts greas
Symphony in c, Beethoven's Overture foe
the Conservation of the House, tho Queen
Nab Of Bsrlioz, and new work by Svendsen. ono
Of whose COMPOSITIONS found so much favor at thu
| Garden Concerts last Summer. new violoncellisf,
Mr. Lubeck, will make his first appearances
| with Q concerto by Molique. and Mr.. Whitney viii
| sing. This Is a superb selection of pieces, and We
are certain to have q superb performance. We risk
little in predicting that the Schubert Symphony VIA
| be something remarkable.
THE opERA.
| Mr. Strakosch goes on bravcy with his opers
| season. and preparations still making for the
production Of Aida in the course of next week.
| Faust" was sung on Friday. and "Ernanp at the
Saturday matinee, and the s" Huguenots," in which
Nine. Nilsson and Sig Campanini have both made
| Q marked sensation, is announced again for this
evening. "Rigoletto" is underlined.
| Mr.. GILMORE.
| Mr. P. g. Gilmore who has removed from Boston
| to New York, and become band master Of tho "a
Regiment, will DO formally introduced to the metro
politan public on Tuesday evening. when he viii
give concert with his new band at the Academy u
| Music. His announcements are made Ia charso-
istic proclamation to which we refer the reader for
particulars.
THE DRAMA.