, 1874-11-19

1he Hecoud do Murska concert waB Intended
lost evening BY very largo and brilliant audi.
ence, III comparison with that which ereatod
this admirable cantatrfco upon tho OCCASION Of
her hrse appearance. The audience waa not
ohly large but an enthusiastic ono, and 40 de-
lighted thAt 1t kept its goat to tho last although
the concert Was quito long,-a fact which Ia very
remarkable, considering tho usual habits of con-
cert-goors. and which III one Of tho most latter
ing testimonials the troupe could desire. All of
tho artists received most cordial welcome and
enthusiastic recognition Of tlleir efforts. Do
Murska nnd Braga receiving the lions Share,
Tho audience. in fact was 30 delighted
that it came worry near getting two
concerts, as Of the twelve numbers Oh tho pro
grammo sogon were encorod. and attempts wero
made at threc more. Dc Aluraka's numbers waro
tho familiar ~ Dol raggo" +" from Semlrarnide."
which was admirably suited to her voice mud
style, anl au aria from uorolds "Pro aux
Clercs with violin oblgato by Saurot, which
WAS marvel Of bri}liancy and elegant execution
aH given by her. The singing Of 1t was greeted
with stormy paudlts, and for tho encore she re-
peated 1t amid tho greatest enthusiasm For the
encore to the Bel ragGio," she gave s;chubort'B
ever fresh and beautiful "soreuado," with a
Huporb arrangement for the colo by Bragg,
It was tho finest Legitimate pieco Of
sentiment Dc aIurska had gyon, and eho
threw lnto it more foolins than We havo hitherto
given her credit for, aud this, Joined to tie
beautifully romantic olfect Braga AaA given to
tho melody by hH arrangement, mado it one of
tno hnest numbors ovor given upon cur coucert
stage. Aer last number was with Ferranti, In q
Duo from ''Don PasQuale," which ,YaA not on1v
n remarkably brilliant piece Of execution. luk
was given with duo drnsnAtio power, Ilor tr;.
umph was ono OF the most pronounced ever
made by a lyric artlst in this city, and
sehe made on Monday evenug. Iier po,u-
larity with Ch!cago audiences ia sottlot
beyond oil doubt. Sgnor Draga croatad
decided furofe Of enthusiasm with his
ain smoo9, poauful. ana expressive playing. Tho
CITES enthusiasm, especially when played In 10
larEo IN audlenco-room as this. Al Oh tho first
evening, ho inlfted himself 60 his own Compost |
taoha, nut those wero 10 varied and charning in |
His hrat number was caprice, "Spondo de- sa- !
vena," tho encore to which was his q sCorricolon |
(Tho Noapnlltan Stage Coach) Ills aecolii the |
caprico. violettea5 des Alpoy,a the thcme of Of
odios Imaginable. bImo, Bau,ot played in 'I1 hor
usual elegant and graceful but at times listtess.
manner. hor only solo being Ma4on's wull-know1,
!" !" Silver Spring." tor tho encore to whicL
sho also PLAYED iii duo Vleu1temps' Roy-
eric" with saurot, and iu Draea's trio ip viii.
saurot aud Braga-a worry brilliant and talin1
composition. bauret, w Violin -n]ayer. in 2
in that 10 muuE rrace
elegance, aud rodnement should attaoh "a omoo
10 autolnasio and lacking it potsonal forco ana
magnetism, Ills performance OF paQanini'a
" Le htrcsho' waa 80 neat and its dltliouitian
mastered 10 cleyorly that he also gained tEn i,'s
avitable encore, to which ho replied with a fa,,z
.aAio Oh Spanish airs. Fcrrantt, who ia q cure
for tue must desperate case Of Ilues. waa fuit ~
lilarlty and fun, and gayo bis cavat,na fron,
y Cenerontala with 80 much rnoI j,m.
nor and guato that ho had oto co,ns
yaek Y; aud sing = very characteristic o
Ir. Habolmann VIVA in good voice, and biz arncI.
ent singing Of FsscaH Waudeior enineJ h,n,
~ oncofo, tor which ho gave Foacaa "Naitien a.
he Window" "'"'o -
Az whole, tho concert WAS one of tha nost
uccesatul over giyen IN the CITY. Tlose WHO
'ayo not noafd the great aingor will bo delighted
Q know That alr, Do Ylvo. tho manager. las sa-
urad MoYtcker'a Theatre. and will eiye swo oo,,,
orta there, tho first OH Friday evening of thin
teek, and the second eaturday aftornoon. Al
iiose arc De Murhka'a farewell appenraucns the
hoatra ought to bo crowded to oyorlowiny, as:s
oinnitm0nt to the great artist, Thn nrorrnm,no |
Or Friday night, Which ia splendid ono. In M
ollowHi 'A oAS' " ~
PARTI
Islo 10 D minor" Fir4t Movoment ~, A1euaelssohn
''n'e. catreno Saurtt Aonx. Suuret and Stu Trunn
aong-" Maiden Ut the Window n,,,,.'.,... .FnSyc: Fya
Herr. Iheoiors Iiao4.lta,,u, I
sAo4oaoeAo solo-ifAy0r4 from luAss," Tran.