The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1875-02-24
The HAYDN Concert.

| The concert OF the Haydn ASsOclauoh 1"oh
| day evening, was, as is always the case WIZ
their performances, eminently successful
| The choral numbers of the programme were
| all familiar to the audience. The opening Sc
| lection, from Handeps Messiah was sung with
| precision and spirit the passages in imitation
| were"promptly and clearly given. and the sol
| emn closing measure gave fresh proof OF the
| fiue Sostenuto and tone of the chorus.
Mr.. Coyle sang with care and vigorous man
| ly ex preston the imposing aria from JUDAS
| Maccabeus;'' and his fine voice and evident In
| terest in his work enlisted his audience warmly
| in his favor. The Haydns have cause to con-
graduate themselves upon their President,
whose energy and executive skill are so nota-
| BILE, and whose musical powers add to their ar
tistic successes.
The chorus ''The Lord gave the word, al
though, from the nature of its words, not Que
| of the most emotional of the choruses OF the
"Messiah"-has always seemed to us one OF the
finest. The contrast is very striking OF the
two brief themes upon which it is constructed
the first one of which appears but twice. as
the opening phase, aWunisono on the keynote
bassi and tenori; and later with singulariy
beautiful effect, in the dominant soprdnt and
alti; and the second, tiorid, expanded, the SUI
perbly harmonzed rouladeS welded with the
grace born of vigor, for which Handel was
eminent, even among the giants of his day.
The song of Wallace, "The winds that wait
my signs to Thee" was pleasingly rendered by
Miss Hattie Weeks. Mr.. M'Lellan gave tbe
"Gold Beaten" his usual energy A warm en-
core called forth in response German drink
ing song. The exquisite nocturne from Chopin
and the romance flom Schumann were gwen
by Mr.. Gushing with care and taste. MT.
Flint's admirable accentation and slngulariy
distinct phrasing were exhibited to the delight
of the audience in the pathetic reiterated
phrases of that most impassioned number OF
the 'sMessiah," the HE was displeased."
The naive and beautiful pastoral "Acis and
Galatea"-a composition seldom if ever per-
formed in this country-presents the genius of
Handel in an aspect different from that dis
played in the messiah" or the epic "Judas
Maccabeus" The song 80 ruddier than the
cherry" is the description which the malevo-
lent giant Polypheme, sings to express the
charms of the nymph Galatea. This aria has
the movement, full of unbounded strength, of
nude grace that is seen in the dancing faun of
Greek art. We wish that the Haydns might,
at some time, perform the cantata, in order
shat the tender airs of Galatea. the lovely pas
:oral choruses, and the beautiful tenor music
allotted to Acis might be heard together with
the uncouth yet wholly musical utterances OF
the ''heavy villain" Polypheme.
Mendelssohn's "Hymn of Praise is so IA
miliar to Portland audiences that it requires
but brief notice. Mrs Wetherbee's singing
was, as always brilliant and sa tisfactoIy. MIR.
Pennelps beautiful voice, sometimes almost
cIoying in its sweetness, made itself felt in
both aria and duet.
The grand "Hollelujah" chorus never fails to
create profound impression. The rapid, &C.
static movement of the opening measures; the
firm surety of the phrase which gives the
raison dehe of this EMULATION; the W ondertul,
brief passage which further narrates the APP
preaching triumph; and finally the long, trum-
pet-like notes of the soprani, which introduces
the figure; and the breathless cries of delight
with which the chorus begins and closes,-form
musical picture of the utmost grandeur.
Miss Blanchard the accompanist, acquitted
herself admirably. The chorus, despite the
disadvantages of the hall, did finely, and MIR.
Kotzschmar conducted with his usual ability.
THE MUsEUM-I In certain respects the Ro-
nance of Poor Young Man" is one OF the
best of the romantic plays which occupy the
boards Itcertainly is the best, because the
healthiest, of the translations from the French
The plot is the old plot, as ancient as the sense
of justice, of the reward of honest industry and
the discontinue of wickedness There is not
a hint not even the scintillatiOn of a shadow
of suspicion of violation of the seventh
commandment. What higher praise can be
accorded to modern French play! 1t has
many striking situations, and affords excellent
opportunities for the display of character and
motive. The only entirely new scenery intro
duced is the ruined castle by moonlight, which
is really very fine and credit to Mr.. Rich
ards, the scene painter. The management of
perspective, and the impression of great height
conveyed are admirable. rt
Manuel, the hero, finds an understanding in
terpreter in Mr.. Arnold, who gives a finished
and carefully studied rendition of tine part.
The young man of ancient family, nurtured in
the honorable traditions of his race, with
spirit chastened but not broken by misfortune,
who realizes that the legend of his order is
noblesse oblige, was represented with the lofty
courtesy repose of manner, and quiet but re-
strained power which pertain to the role.
AS Marguerite, Miss Isadora Cameron did
not, on Monday night, play with quite her usu-
al spirit. 1t might be we'll to give little more
repose to the naughty insolence of her manner
in the scene where she surprises Manuel hold
ing the rosebud she has just dropped But
perhaps the strong outburst of vehement de-
nunciation is natural in lady of Mile Mar
guerite's surpicious disposition. In the closing
act Miss Cameron acquitted herself fully.
In the arduous role of the Governess, Miss
Victoria Cameron did admirably, and made the
hit of the evening. The intense, though re-
strained passion of the woman, her intriguing
disposition. her cool malice, and her suave
manner received understanding and artistic
treatment. The many temptations to exagger-
alton were resisted, and the 'bonde fiend" was
given naturally and with power.
Mr.. Bascomb essayed new role, that of the
exquisite, and did the careless, me.cenary De
Bevannes to the life. Mr.. Verney gave the
bluff but kind-hearted Doctor credtably. Mrs.
Grattan was stately and effective Madame
Laroque. Miss Chippepdale had role, that of
Madame Aubrey, which demands burlesque;
and she did it justice in that regard. I'm
itation is said to be the most delicate fattery
If this be true, che should feel highly fiattered
for every urchin that haunts the streets was
giving her Ki-yi yesterday, to the great discom-
future of nervous pedestrians. Mr.. Adams
Gaspar Laroque was utterly bad.
DISPLAY OF FLAGs.-Strange to say there
were but two American vessels at this port
Monday, which displayed their bunting in
honor of the great and good George These
two were the barks Tattay, Capt. Pettis, and
Archer, Capt. Hatch. The flags on the City
Building, British Consups office, and the Eng
lish steamers were displayed all day. The flag
on the house of the Portland Yacht Club was
displayed all day, and at noon salute of thir-