The Portland daily press., 1873-03-06
The Grimmcr Concert.

The complimentary concert, rendered to MI
Charles Grimmer in recognition of his sincere
and valuable efforts in behalf of music in our
city, was an eminently successful affair, and
very gratifying to both benefciaire and audience
The establishment of an orchestra is of very
great Importance to the musical progress of
Portland; the study and performance of fine
symphonies, overtures, etc., is of the utmost
benefit to musicians, and constant familiarity
with such masterpieces is the best education
Tor general musical taste, elevating its standard
and accustoming the popular car to fine, well
written compositions, so that the poor andcom-
moLpiaee soon appear unattractive.
10 train an orchestra so that its members
play together with precision and effect, is by no
means an easy matter, or the result of a few
months practice. 1t requires knowledge, ener-
gy and tact Oh the part of the conductor, and
much patient, industrious labor OIL that of the
players. These qualifications Mr.. Grimmer
ana his associates posSess-and the success
which has rewarded his efforts q leader of the
Portland Band WILL we are sure, continue in
his present enterprise. Besides the favorable
influence which a careful and well-trained Or
chestra would exert over the musical taste of
in pecuniary way. For instance, the HAYDN
Association, in its admirable performances is
at present obliged to send for the Germanias at
large expense, which necessarily limits the
number of performances and greatly reduces
the profits. With an orchestra, as we'll as 70.
calists, of our own, the rendition Of oratolios
would be source of enjoyment and profit to
all; and we believe that our citizens will cor
daily extend the support and encouragement
to this new musical enterprise that it so well
deserves.
The appearance of Mr.. Grimmer upon the
stage last night as he came forward to conduct
the overture 'Banditenstreiche," was greeted
with warm applause. The performance gave
evidence of careful study and excellent leader
ship, and received an encore, responded to by u
repetition of the last part. The 'Fest-over-
ture" and the operatic potpourri were also well
received. The "Pizzicato'' polka, which is,
however, merely tour Gogilite at best, was
tastefully played
MISS Chandlers fine, brilliant and extensive
soprano voice was heard to much advantage in
her solo "Esmeralda," as well as in the ouartette
and the duet, which was encored.
Miss Alice Carries sweet, vibrating contra,+o
was well displayed in Liebes beautiful and "a.
thetic song, swell meet above" and as an en-
core she sang Don't let the roses listen" with
much taste and grace. Her vocal and dramatic
powers give great promise of future excellence.
MI Howard, who is evidently favorte with
his audience, sang the well known air from
Martha, obtaining, an encore, and Mr. Watt $
rich basso was so fiae and effective in the con.
certed music as to create general wish to hear
it in solo. Mr. Grimmer's solo on the French
Horn, in which he was accompanied BY the
Polyphonic Club, was played with skill and ex.
preston, and received most cordial encore, to
which he replied by playing popular melody.
Mr.. Kotzschmars Accomplishments were, as
always, exquisitely sympathetic and brilliant
and we sincerely wish lie could be induced to
play solos also, which would give so much pleas
ure to his many warm friends and admirers.
Inc audience was numerous and appreciative.
La Closing our notice of the concert, we would
extend to Mr.. Grmmer our congratulations and
good wishes for the success of Portlands Or
chestra.