Omaha daily bee., 1874-06-06

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which We were 10th to emerge, not
withstanding our prediction for
short instrumental plunges.
Wagner's music is deliciously
wild and weird, and "Lohengrin"ls
replete in every bar, with the choic-
est melodious gems, upon which the
enthusiast could forever dwell. 1t
seems to us that this composition is
very like some fine painting OF
the old masters, in which
new beauties are discOverable at
each view, and which in turn be-
wilder and amaze the senses! The
orchestra i'm its faithful execution OF
this selection out-did itself and con-
tributed the finest concerted piece
of the evening.
We know that there is some little
excitement in military circles upon
the question of making st. Louis
a departmental headquarters with
Gen. Sherman ''at the 'front.'" but
we imagine that Prof. Winkler was
surprised on learning from the Pres
ident of the Philharmonic Society
that he really did not come from ST.
Joe, but hailed directly from the
former place. The brusque intro
duction did not disconcert MIR.
Winkler i'm the least, and without
any orchestral flourish of aid, he
dashed at once into the "Carnival
of Venice" of Paganini, with the
Ole Bull variations. Our recollec-
ton of the performance Of that
great artist are too vivid to venture
a comparison. 1t may be sufficient
to say here that i'm his execution OF
the Carnival" Prof. Winkler
would lose very little by such COM
parison, and that he fully
established himself in our mind as
the second best solo-viOlinist that
has appeared before an Omaha au-
dience. He fully deserved the en-
core which was spontaneously de-
manded from every portion of the
hall and which he gracefully re-
sponded to with a little selection OF
his own, garnished with harmonic
variations, such as none but a true
artist could produce.
The second part Ofthe programme
opened with the overture to Tampa,
executed in a highly creditable
manner by a full orchestra.
The Sextette from "Lucia" which
followed was bad, and was only
saved from utter condemnation by
the fine singing of Mrs. George ID.
Ruggles, who threw into her part
so much fire and pathos that we
were almost inclined to reverse the
decision forced upon us by the pain
full fact. Had the other parts been
equally we'll sustained, the SeXtette
would have been a pleasing remin-
iscence of our early opera-going
days, and not as it proved, an indif-
ferent tracing of that halcyon pc
Rod.
1t is a difficult matter to detract
from the glorious notes of that
grand old master, Rossini, and his
music, always sterling and standard,
is hailed with pleasure by the true
lover of art. The "In1ammatus"
from ".Sabdt Mater" did not prove
an exception in the present instance,
and was listened to with eager
relish. Both solo and chorus ac-
quilted themselves well. ROssini's
music cannot be trifled with!
Fortunately for u .Overtaxed
tympanum, the finale from Don
Juan which would have taken at
least thirty minutes of valuable time
was withdrawn, and a sigh of relief
was audibly felt: THAT would GER
tainly have been "the straw that
broke the Cancels back"
Our poor National anthem, "The
Star Spangled Banner" with full
chorus and orchestral accompani-
ment was brought in to cap the eli
max, and failed through lack of
volume and power to electrify as
it always should, the true and loyal
hearts who yearned throughout a
whole evening, for one distinguish
ing trait of American excellence.
We had hoped that our SUCCESS
tons, made upon several occasions
in the best faith and with the most
.unselfsh motives, regarding the
large preponderance of instrument
tai music at the Philharmonic con-
certs, would have had some salu-
tary effect. We regret that the dis
position on the part of the mana
gers this season, seems to have
been to double the dose. We think
that the policy is wrong, and believe
that it will have its due effect on the
subscriptions of the coming season,
which We as lovers of music, would
heartily deplore.
again, if eren after long and pa
tient rehearsals, it is found that the
available vocal talent of the Phil
Society is not equal to the
task of producing, with some degree
Of credit, such concerted pieces as
the Sextette from Lucia, withdraw
hem at once, and substitute some
hing more simple and do it thor
well.
Don't murder Donizetti, or any
'ther remote composer, i'm toto, for
t will prove a difficult job to keep
Town their ghosts!
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