The New York herald., 1874-08-08
MU 81 M E is.
Theodore Thomas, Concerts.

theodore Thomas Concerts.
programme combining novelty with real merit
was onered at Central Park Garden Wednes-
day night and was interpreted with ex-
quis'te skll and effective power by the
magnincent band over which Mr.. Thomas
wieds the baton. 1t was the eighty NTH con-
cert OF the summer season, and yet the novel
ties in the repertoire of the band are by no means
exhausted. The opening work by French CON-
poser, Massenet, entitled "Suite,n scenes pit
toresques, was not one likely to become popular or
TO hoiu place for any length OF time In Mr.
Thomas repertoire 1t is fragmentary and lily
constructed, and OF the four parts march, ballet,
Angelus and Bohemian festival, we could not
md half dozen bars calculated TO arrest
attention and admiration. The other novelty,
the Introduction to "Rosnith oder Domroschen,n
by young musician OF Stuttgart, named Linder,
was exceedingly beautiful, but 1t bore the unmis-
originality. strauss new waltz, "Wo die Citronen
biuhn," the principal merit OF which lies IN the
fantasia caprice OF vieuxtemps, winch has be-
come general favorite, was in tue second part OF
ine me programme: The variations IN the second
committed to the clarinet, which gives them
coloring Injurious to their pristine beauty. Two
Sounds" revealing probably better than any
other selections the characteristics OF the violin
that dnish IN ensemble and heartiness OF Of
ss@: 4: sa.s Ss:s S%
"rhe Nautilus waltz" and William Telr' overture overture
were also presented. 1t was worth long journey
Years nave passed since the Swan Of Pesaro ; gave
to the world this immortal work, and It's equal
has m not yet been discovered. The rendering Of 1t
Wednesday night was simply marvellous. The
painting or the storm was lfeike. The conductors
baton seemed to De the palette OF q Buonarotti on
might be found. The dialogue between the oboe
anu nute IN the "Ranz des vaches" seemed as
fresh as if thirty years had not elapsed since it
was novelty, and there was an Alpine avalanche
In the thunderous sweep OF the Hsale.
Musical and Dramatic Notes.
Mile. Pauline Canissa, the charming prima
donna, sings at Terrace Garden tonight
Sehor vianova is rusticating near Long Branch
and still at work upon aida" for the piano.
Strange TO say, there has been terrible war in
London between the Esslponires and the Krebso-
mans, and yet not piano maker on either side.
Strakosch says she must and Patti says she
WON'T And all on account Of $4,000 which the
dive has to pay every year until she comes to
New York.
Matilda Heron will probably return to the stage
as noticeable Improvement has taken place In
her health. She will appear In her old parts o.
Ph8dra and Camille The return OF this grea,
actress to the stage would certainly be dramatic
sensation and q welcome one.
Tonight the grand comedy and musical per
formance will take place at New Brighton, Staten
Island, In the large hall Of the Pavilion Hotel
Members OF the Filth Avenue Theatre, the Italian
and German opera companies and detachment
OF the Ninth Regiment Band will certainly constt
tute a most pleasing entertainments.
Josh Hart opens the Theatre Comique on Mon
day with startling array OF talent While every.
thing calculated to afford amusement will DC
presented on the stage OF this house, the same
regard for the oonventionalities that has dis.
tinguished it IN the past will mark it's future.
Harrigan and Hart, the famous authors of the
''Mulligan Guards" viii remain ON duty for the
public service, and will be assisted by quite for
midable array OF ''stars."
Mile. Sophie LelOra Hebron, o young English
pianist who lately arrived in this city, played at
Steinway's yesterday "La Danse des Fees" by
Prudent; fantasia on Irish airs, by Willie Pape;
"Moto Continue" Weber, and 'Impromptu,u Cho-
pin. She has q crisp, Multess touch, wonderful
execution for one so young, clear phrasing and
neatness Of expression, and will prove valuable
addition to our already large stock Of panists
Her style OF playing reminds one very much o
Arabella Goddard. Mile HeilbrOn is also the for
tunate possessOr Of full, rich, well-cultivatet