National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-03-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Jesse SHEPARD.

It is always pleasant to be the herald Of adYanc-
ing genius and It's assured success. Jesse Shep-
ard, whose concert is announced to take place the
evening OF Monday next, at willard Hall, Is per-
haps the most exceptionally gifted musician
known to the public, and his recent and brilliant
experiences in Europe are without parallel In the
lives of young artists unaided ny wealth, and un-
announced, unchaperoned by social power. During
the past six years he has visited England, France,
Germany and Russia, being received at the courts
and by the nobility and srS Of ssGn SO1 HSiSS
was painted by Geslin, the Court painter Of Rus.
sia in st. Petersburg, two or three years ago and
Is now to be seen at MetZerott's, exhibits the de-
corous traits, the peculiar lineaments with which
music endoWs those born with her divine gifts and
marks her favored devotees- WIFI the passports
Of the royal circles OF Russia, France termany
and England, and his wonderful performances
upon the plano of the chef dGVre Of the greatest
masters and his own most sui qeneris creations
ELECTED the earnest interest and praise from All.
The London papers OF 1870 make mention Oh ms
sons Of the highest nobility gave him generous
acknowledgement, and the sybaritic palaces OF
Russia were opened to the gifts Of this young
The most remsrkabie touch OF the Instrument,
gift direct, Unborn and not impaired; his cling
MIND one Of Rubsnstein at times, as do some Of
his rapid and complete appropriations. IL Is not
extravaRant praise to assert that nothing eqnsL
to the effects produced upon the plano by M.
Shepard's execution has been heard In our city;
storms and Gains with all the rage and wall
the warning elements can utter, and al the
peaceful rest and soothing promise OF
brilliant sunsets, and sweet bueollc scenes ne
among the meanings OF his eompositions, ana All
the Wild and tutored, strong and mild emotlons
which stir the human breast, seem prompting the
notes at times, while the inconce!Vable splendors
and barbara grandeur Of Eastern music Jour
thousand years gone by are revived IN the enects
which he produces upon the instrument which his
genius has made its ready servant. Pageants OF
the old East and stories Of dead and gone kings
rise out Of the KEYS and the brightest romances
of poetry are illustrated by the strains which his
subtle finger can elicit without apparent effort and
without q pause before the themes completion.
Theodore Thomas.
Before Mr.. Thomas commences playing the last
piece on the programme tonight, we beg Of him
to say that those who would like to retire before
the closing piece is played may do so in order
that those who do remain may have an opportu-
nifty Of enjoying the music undIsturbed. Lincoln
hall was filled last night, and such enjoyment as
only the magnificent performances Of Thomas
musicians can impart was generously manifested.
No Interpretation Of the great composers Of early
and later authors OF musical works has ever been
afforded so effective and satisfying as that given
by this remarkable troupe OF thoroughly expert.
enced artists. Mr.. Thomas has the most Aecu-
rate conception and most undaunIed zeal and re-
source as maestro and tmpresSario, and under
the wave OF his magic baton the very soul and
and Wagner, the grand, have been transl ated 70
the delighted eomprehensions OF thousands OF MS
oppreclating counfrymen until the announcement
oil concert by Theodore Thomas promises the
best treat Of the season.
Last night the any or sixty instruments 50 per.