New-York tribune., 1874-11-30
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.

There was q very large and brilliant audience
at Tnomas's second Symphony Concert on SATURDAY
evening, and the performance was applauded WIN moro
than the usual enthusiasm The following was the pro-
gramme:
Suite in b minor (hrst tme pa'"
l. Grave-Fugue. =. SarnDaune Sar,
Flute Obbligato by Mr.. Carl webper.
Mr.. Henry G. Tmm and orchestra
Symphony No l. IN b. Op 3s.;;::
/. Andante un POGO maestoso-Allegro motto ViVace'
T. Allegro animate grazloso.
Trio. "Tremate. emp tremate," op. lIs (arst tme,
' Beethoven
Miss CIementine Lasar,
Mr. Chas Frsch and Mr.. Franz Remmerz
symphonic Poem, Die Ideae," tnach schiller Liszt
1t was concert crowded with features OF exceptional
interest, every number on the programme DelhR re-
markable either for intrinsic impo tance and novelty
or for noteworthy circumstance In ITS execution
The Suite OF j. Bacs is one OF those resh charming
simple melodious pieces in which this most fascinating
OF the grand old masters this most debonar OF mlscai
giants stands far above rivalry or imitation With just
enough Journalism give IL quaint air OF od-fashioned
elegance 1t is entirely free from the scholastic dryhes
which the popular mind ignoranty associates win the
name of Bach Even the stately opening ana the quick
fugue which teas upon its heels are deicousy cheer
fu, the uguo deriving peculiar beauty from the mute
obbigato woven into the texture with such wonderful
ingenuity The first movement Of tho Suite Is sort
OF introduction to the dance measures which folio"
with constantly acceerating step. Tho Sara
bando is moderately slow and dgnihed. Inc
Polonaise has less abandon than modern
composer would have given 1t, but 1t Is vivacous and
its Double" (or repetition with variations), In whlch
the flute takes the principal part Is one of the pretleSt
and most graceful things imaginable. Gayety culmi-
mates In the frolc Badnerie whose quick and sporve
character ~ well described BY its name The Suite,
which is scored for string orchestra aud hute Is very
short aud must have reused general desire TO see the
namo OF Bach oftener our concert bills.
Mr.. Henry C.. Tmm. the veteran exPresidcnt OF tho
Philharmonic Society, and one OF tho worthiest OF New
York musicians greeted with great cordiaty when
nc came forward to the place which he
abandoned nearly half generation ago. He gave us
rare treat Hummel. the pupil OF Mozart was not only
great piano viruoso, but admirable writer for his
instrument whose character he thoroughly understood
and though modern composers have accustomed US to
more brilliant effects than the players OF his day at
tempted they have sacrificed great deal OF that quiet,
beautiful singing quality in which our granafathers
used to delight The Adagio and Rondo in Is work
OF highi finish, elegance, and charming senti-
ment Unfortunately we seldom hear such pianoforto
music as Hummeps nowadays, and We may add that
we seldom hear such pianoforte playing as Mr. Timms.
1t differs from the dashing and fiery performance OF the
present as the polished courtesy Of the odtime gentle
man differs from the brilliant mpldence OF the modern
OF society. OF course 1t was just the tnlnS 70 loi
low the Suite.
Then came the Schumann Symphony Ike burst OF sun
light. 1t clear, bright and richly colored work, and
the performance was OF the finest achievements OF
Thomas's admirable band. There are times when this
orchestra seems to be In specially glorious temper.
Every Instrument sends out its most perfect Tone Every
hand thrills with warmer pulse and responds with more
than ordinary Guckness to tho intentions OF the con-
ductor. Such the mood Of the seventy performers
finp nj
phony saturcaya display of technical ability and
musical intelligence and sympathy which Thomas and
his artists have rarely surpassed.
Trio for soprano tenor and bass with orchestra,
Is novelty In New York. Although it belongs to the
last period of Beethoven'5 life it is so strangely like
the style of Mozart that one might almost mistake 1t
for fragment which by mishap had dropped out OF
tho score OF Don Giovanni" That II is exquisite In
form and in the best OF the word sentimental in
spirt we need hardly say. IL was very well sung by
Miss Lasar, Mr. Frtsch, and Mr. Remmertz the young
lady display ing strong ana beautiful soprano voice.
with many evidences OF sound training She is making
rapid progress in her art. and we believe there Is
bright career before her.
LiszPs "Die Ideale," which the disciples OF the new
school rate as of the best OF the Symphonic POEMS
has not been played here very often IN late years.
although Thomas long ago secured for it certain
measure Of popularity More than many others OF the
series it needs tho helo OF the programme, and as
ought to be BY the American audience it seems
pity thar explanatory text not printed the
bills. As absolute music" it is inevitably puzzle and
disappointment; but bear mind what IL meant TO
be, illustration OF the poets "eegy on departed
YOUTH" flied with sad memories Of defeated aspirations
lost joys and vanished phantasies but closing with
the comforting reflection that, though the ideal images
of youth forsake u.s. the IDEAL Itself still remains TO the
poet-his task and his companion-Oear this in mind.
and its purpose becomes clear, its sentiment is quickly
felt and hundred beauties otherwise undistDguisha
bic start from the score.
At the next concert the programme will include the
overture to Guck's " Paris and Helen )" Raffs
symphony in ID minor; Beethoven's Symphony in G
minor; a scena and aria from Wober's " Eufyanthe &"
Ohe vocal part by Mr. Remmertz) and two selections
frem Wagners Walkiire" namely, WOtans
Abschied (Mr. Remmertz taking the vocal part
which he did so well two years ago. and ths Feuer-
zauber" scene, which Immediately follows this pas
sage in the opera, Wotan l(Odn) causing protecting
barrier OF flame to spring up around the senseless
form OF his daughter he disappears after bis fare
we'll This is the finale of the second division OF the
great Nibelungen drama. II is entire novelty In
New-York and Of course will be awaited with general
curiosity.
On the 10th OF December Thomas will present most
remarkable bill al matinee In Steinway Hall, when
Miss Crancn, the vocalist, will make her first ap-
pearance in NewY0rk Three OF the selections for the
orchestra will be novelties. one or them being Cha
Of Bachs adapted for the orchestra by Raft, and
dedicated to the NewYork Philharmonic Society, of
which Raft honorary member. AS the Society has
not yet produced this work, we may say that Thomas
has ample upon his venerable rival for
anticipating him In the performance OF the Raft con-
certo. The race Is getting hot
THE LATE 8. C. CAMPBELL.
Mr.. S. G. Campbell, the baritone singer,
whose dangerous illness announced few weeks ago,
died last Thursday in Chicago His disease dropsy.
He had been suffering from an affection of the liver for