The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-04-19
MU S E M E rs.

Academy OF Mustc-Philha rmOnic Con
very large audience greeted the Philharmonic
Society at the last concert OF the thirty-second
season. which took place last night at the Academy
OF Music. The programme was interesting in some
OF It's features. the Chief attraction being the prima
DONNA Mlle lima di Murska. The following works
were presented suite, No. 2, Grimm. Allegro
con brio; .. Tempo di Minuetto; 3. Motto Adagio.
cantabie; 4. Finale, Allegro assai ALA brcve.
Grand Scena ct Aria-"Ah Perfdo," Beethoven,
with orchestral accompaniment, Mile. lima Di
Murska Overture-"SakunGal ala Goldmark; Aria
Sin rano Il fato," from Robert lie Diable, Never.
music, song and defamation, Beethoven;
poem read by MI. William H. Pope OF the orches-
trail works the overture or Loldmark was the most
satisfactory IN the rendering, both IN the breadth
OF expression and spirit displayed by orchestra.
The ianciul legend on which the work Is founded
is Illustrated with mastery effect and although
the overture abounds in an endless variety OF ricn
col0ring and massive combinations, yet it is
conceived IN spirit akin TO the noble
noven's grand work attracted the chief snare
Of attention on account OF Its own inherent
qualities, the artistic rendering OF the songs by
the poem was recited by Mr.. Pope. We spoke OF
the work IN detail at the time that
since, and 1t is unnecessary now to refer
TO 1t at length. or the two selections made
Dv Mile. ID MurSKa the second aria or Isabella,
from Robert" was the best calculated to show on
the brilliant qualities OF her voice. The Beethoven
aria demands more dramatic fire and breadth OF
tone than was at the command OF the vocalist.
Musical and ORA tic Notes.
Mile. Di Murska appears at the Grand Opera
House this evening IN concert for the last time.
Mr.. Alfred Il. Pease announces his annual con-
cert at Steinway Hall Tor Thursday night.
Professor W. NJ. Senmacher and his pupils give a
charity concert at Mrs. Benedct's school on
Friday.
Mr.. W. H. TiIla. the popular tenor, maze sue
cessiu appearance at the last charity concert at
Decker's Music Hall.
The Brooklyn Philharmonic Society give Mr.
Theodore Thomas complimentary concert in
Brooklyn on Wednesday.
The Strakosch Italian Opera COMPANY fresh
from their latest field OF triumph IN Philadelphia
commence a farewell season here tomorrow
evening. opening with ''Lohengrnr
Quite large number OF ladies' and gentlemen
went to the Academy OF Music yesterday afternoon
to witness the farewell performance OF the Italian
opera company which has occupied the binding
Tor the past fortnight. "Lucla- was advertised,
and the chorus and orchestra were on hand as
usual at the stage door. On the doors OF the Irving
place entrance small pacards were afixed an.
nouncing that there would be no matinee
The money was refunded at the box ONCE
TO those who had bought tickets Tor the announced
representation. The chorus singers were terri
bly, excited ana indignant, and several declared
that they had received no money for their late SER
vices 81 the Academy OF Music. Altogether II was a
scene by no means credtabe to the management
Mile. Di Murska was prepared and anxious to
sing. even gratuitousy, rather than disa ppont
the public, but her wishes were disrcgardcd.