New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-11-16
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
rt. MUSIC.
Nyw-YoRK PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.

NEW-YORk PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY.
The New-York Philharmonic Society, tho
most venerable and In many respects the honora
bio of our musical associations begins SIS thlrtyhrd
senson with signs OF rather than Its usual vitality
It would be misfortune the whole country II this
ne organization. Of the Oldest pioneers Of musical
culture ia the United States and OF tho stanches
supporters OF tho classical symphonic school, should
ever lose its hold upon and affection Of
the friends art Certainly 10 IL moro deserving OF
good will to-day than ever; and in admiration Of the
brighter aud highly trained orchestra which con-
stanuy provokes comparisons with IT, We should Do not
merely ungrateiul but sighted TO neglect this
ancient society," which through many changes OF drcc-
and conductors aud varying policies Of manage
ment has kept long its useful course. and nay
continue diiuse it's ecvaug and refining influences
for generations yet Tae audience at the fret
concert on Saturday night no: large wo have
accustomed to see and the subscription st TINS
year is said to have been sOmew hat meager Phlhar
mouic societies, however, like othey things, must have
their dull and prosperous seasons aud 80 have too
high an opinion OF the intelligence and libcrabty VI
New.York believe that these excellent entertainments
are 10 fail Of the popular appreciation winch tHey have
hitherto enjoyed IN such marked degree. Tho pro-
sramme was as follows:
PARrL -
Symphony No. g. Pa storale" In F;.....- BeelaoVen
L. Allegro rroppo. 3. Allegro totorm5
Aria "yoi '" che sapete," from "Ls NOzzo dl
Figaro" .MozaN
Mile. Blanca D)nadO.
Concerto for Piano Or. 1875 Joachim Ran
MISS Lima Luckhardt.
Overture "Normapenzug'. Dietrich
Aria from the Pre- aux Clercs". Hcrold
Mile. Blanca Donadio.
With violin obbligato BY Mr.. Leopold Meyer.
a. lNocturne In sharp. major. chopin
- Miss Lima LucKhardt
Overture "Euryanthe" weber
This selection ought to have pleased a variety Of
oriti nfO hat
tanned undue proportion Of solo performances Just
little below the proper standard for Philharmonic
Concert We must do Mile. Donadio and Miss Luck
hard the justice TO say however that their pieces were
well chosen and that the execution more than re.
spectacle The Symphony was played with all tho deli
cacy and romantic grace which generally distinguish
Mr.. Bcrgmanns interpretations of Beethoven. anu with
q technical excellence in some Of tho individual per-
formers-notably the first flute. Mr. Reizel-whch we
cannot forbear mention particularly ALTHOUGH 'ne
orchestra inferior to Thomass In clear t)ne' prec
sion, vgor. aud brilliant color, 1t has compromising
grandeur Of its the great mass or the strings IL
we are not mistaken, the brass instruments are placed
somewhat lower than they be, and this arrange
ment naturally brings out the weight Of the strings
more clearly.
The concerto OF Rats is a new work and was played
for the first time In this city. While 1t lacks the deli
cous freshness and spontaneity OF Gregs concerto.
introduced by Mr. Thomas at his recent Symphony Con-
likely to take permanent place in the pianiss roper
tory The two themes OF the first movement are bright
melodious and distinctly original and the character OF
the whole movement is remarkably elegant IL mas
none of the proxty which has beeu objected to In some
Of Rats recent writings. The second movement bears
the unmisakable Impress Of the northern muse, its
theme being dreamy romanza, given out first by ths
oboe, with charming accompaniment OF bassoon.
violas. aud crlli. The third movement Is lively and
march, with strongly accented rhy thin and
free Of the tympani and brasses Miss Luckhardt
performed her task with great intelligence and SELF
possession. She has clean and refined touch, and
though her physical are not OF the greatest enc
plays with taste and expression. She is pupil OF Dr.
s. b. Mills. who is to play the Same work at Thomass
next concert
The Dietrich overture. Voyage Of the Normans."
comprises three well defined themes-an Introductory
undulanG movement. stately religoso. and striking
metrc passage perhaps intended to represent tho peo
pies song. Out of these hints each hearer may con-
struct an explanation OF the overture to suit himself
The coloring OF the work ia little somber. but for
solidity and compactness 1t is admirable.
At the second concert are TO have Schumann's
COLOGNE" symphony. Rubinsteins "Triumphal" over
ture, aud the " Carnival Roman" of Berlioz.
THE OPERA.
The performance of "The Barber of Seville
last night at the Grand Opera House was notable for
the temperance Of Mr.. Carl Formes, who was enthu
siastically received by a large audience. The great
basso the part of Don BGsO, and we need hardly
say that he raised that amusing character to an import
ance it has often enjoyed stage. 1t was re-
freshing to it In the keeping Of an artist OF such
superior powers. Mr.. Formes OF the few singers
NewYork heard whom the epthet great could be
applied without exaggeratIon. He was great alike in
voice, style dramatic action, and intelligence. aud
though his voice has gone through some unfortunate
yicissudcs from time to time he has always remained
great In many of the highest qualities Of a lyric
artist Sluce last heard him his tones have gained
much In strength and clearness, and many OF his low
last night almost brought back the trumphs Of hs
first appearance in NewYork in 1857. when he produced
such a popular sensation Bertrat nd Marcel He
one whom stage cannot afford to ose and the public
has to congratulate itself upon his return TO the
boards.
The other roles filed last night by Mile Donadio
Sig. De Bassin Sig Del Puente. and Sig. Forini and
the performance was brisk and entertaining Mr..
Behrens the conductor.
THE DRAMA.
wALLACK's THEATER-THE sHAUGHRAUN--NR. BoUCI.
CAULT.
The production of new play by Mr.. BOuci-
caut Is dramatic event OF the first Importance. On
Saturday night at wallscks Theater his play emit
tied The shaughraun was acted for the first tme and
the occasion derived additional and peculiar interest
from his appearance in the chief part The theaer
was densey crowded, and the play was received with