New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-03-15
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
MUSIC.

The fourth concert of the Brooklyn Philhar-
ponic Society uTth season. given under Theodore
ShOmas's direction last SATURDAY.. with the following
programme;
symphouy-"oxtord" tirst time, Haydn
A adasi spiri'OsO P p,n.1s
Aria" BATH, BATH" from Don Giovanni Mozart
Miss Annie Louise Gary. onA
Adapted for orchestra by Joaciim Raf.
NOverture-" Bride Of Messiaa". .schumann
Aria-" Pieta piela." from 10 rropnete' Meyerbeer
symphony No Pastoral" in F. Major op poo,,ovon
l. Allegro a.. non T4cppo g. Allegro
q Andante motto Motto. 4 Flnale-Anegretto.
The HAYDN Symphony. given only weels ago at the
Symphony Concert in New York. is new, believe.
Brooklyn. Indeed 1t curious fact that in its com
plee form. Thomas gives IT, it has been unknown to
world for than three OF century for
81 has beon commonly performed without the parts for
arumpets aud strange say volonoeos. These which
had long been lost recovered only two or three
years ago. The charming work was most charmngly
played on Saturday, and Its old fashioned geniaitY
seemed to us more Delightful than 1t was ex
ceent prelude the selections that followed All were
In nearly the at least there were no strong
contrasls and 1t Is remarkable that the whole bill con-
Gained a solitary specimen OF the new school OF
music Rlf indeed appeared as the arranger OF the
nagnf Chsooune but he has done his work in the
eprit OF original. though with instruments whic
6chumann stands midway between the old and the new
schools. elegant the Bride of Mes
rina is classical in both form and spirit; while OF all
BcchOvens great symphonies the Pastoral is perhaps
The one which agrees with the primitive patterns OF
Haydn The execution of all these numbers was ad-
knirable II be specific in praise, We
must mention the grandeur and dignity OF the perfor
nance OF the ChacOnne and the br. shtness Of the
Pastoral symphony.
Miss Cary sang the BATH, BATH sweetly, in
PRODUCING. however at the end bit OF theatrical effect
T. ST. 81, ST." II kissing somebody which
in good taste. Recalled after her excellent de-
tvery Of the aria from THE Prophet" she gave
BeethOvens In questa tOmba,' with the orchestral
pccOm pannent arranged by Thomas for Mr.. MyrOn
Whitney. The words OF this pathetic cauzonet, written
10y the Able Carpan said TO been set to music
no fewer than sixty times Beethoven composed it for
piano accompaniment. Thomas in preparing it for the
orchestra, adapted the Instrumentation to deep
voice. and nothing could be delicious than
she soft hsrmonies he produced in the opening
measures by the use OF trOmbones playing pianissimo
with clarinets and OassoOns. This accompaniment
blended less happily with Miss Cary's voice than with
H. Whtneys. prefer 1t, for contralto TO
thc string accompaniment used when Miss Drasdn re-
eeDty the aria at the Oratorio SOcetys concert
Gue as that arrangement was.
IHOMAS'S MATINEE.
Theodore Thomas gave a matinee at Stein
way Hall on Saturday. with the following programme:
symphony NO. 8, major 'Im Waldo "........... Raft
Concerto for piano in flat No s. op Ts Beethoven
Nine Madeline Schiller.
Allegro motto Aasfeto o. Allegro CON sprito
Romance. "Wie TOdesahnuDg" from "hDnhau-
Mi Fraai Reinmeriz.
$500 Mime. Madeline Schiller.
Totans Aoscoied from the walkdre Wagner
The vocal part by Mr.. Franz Remmcrtz.
Though there nothing new in this fine programme,
there certainly lack OF interest may almost
Say freshness Rats Forest Symphony loses Of its
popularity by frequent repettion The brilliant and SON
orOds Hungarian Dances are still attractive; and the
splendid selections from the "Walkirc" seem fairly to
have captiyated the public. Mr.. Remmertz acclaimed
% WOtan's Farewell" with the dignity, Intelligence
nd feeling has often given occasion to admire
md won fresh by his sympathetic delivery of
Wor1ps Romance OF the Evening Star from the third
Act Of "Tannhauser" This beautiful melody appears IN
rome OF the orchestral selections which Thomas has
ranged the but he has never gwen it to us
before with all its tine effects voice and instruments
combined.
The beautiful performance Of Becthovens great En-
eror" concerto perhaps the feature Of he enter
gainment. We could hardly wish Tor a more p0eucaI
and refined Interpretation than Nine Schiller gave Us of
this famous familiar work Tne Adago IN partlcu-
Ear was exquisite and although in the grand opening OF
the ROndO tho pianist allowed tue rh thIn 10 be Tor
moment OOscured, ths only slight and passing
bcmsh which would have been noticed had not the
performance. as a whole, been fine. Nine. Schiller
aAs nearly all the most valuable qualities OF a good
pianist-an elegant technique, taste sympathy suth
Gent though not remarkable strength. and artistic
temperament. Recalled after the Rondo she gave
brilliant exhibition Of skill the playing of the difficult
.zuinuet from Rats suite in minor.
MUSICAL NOTES.
"Genevieve de Brabanp has been revived
at the Paris Galte VIII great changes aud additions ~
1De author
Mss Kellogg's opera company opens a
shot series OF entertainments the Academy OF Music
Easter Monday
An Esqui8Se symphoaque by Madame de
Irancvai pe.I1l with success ~ the con
certs OF the CLa.eie' ~ Pals
Another evening of -nglish Glees will be
given at tho Uniou Lag tAsa'ea On IAu, DAY Inc
EIieE On the II IA OF April
The Russian vic,oncelist DavidOff has not
1,een altogether .Hcc-., At TIE Paris Conservatory
roncerts the fault apparently beng with me
Lu.sic "a concerto Of as own than his playing.
A new work ID the oratorio style by the
Soune French composer massenet viii be produced AZ
iIo concert OF the oocie.e De PHaFnone s0iree TINS
Iuont4 u Paris IL Is ,ntei e, 81 stery IN three
paris" Handles Alexandars Feast is 10 be gwen
a. he same concert.
The Nilsson concert troupe, organized by
IlDau includes thc vlOlnist, NerdI tenor,
and Joseph servais, promises rival d violon-
ceS nls celebrated father. The years axe,
Professor the Brussels ConserS atory, and LAS just
made brilliant DEBUT AZ Paris
on TIE SUBJECT Rom" and JuIo unoer Lne tide 81
y Les Amants de Ver0De" translation has been made
ipto Ialan and MI IL lle5Ou'O says LIE heIseStret-
g. 10 O4ug It out either ~ DruIy Lane tins sumner or
81 tho Inauguration OF tie new opera house on the
Thames embankneat next year, Win Nilsson and
CapOul Ia tue leading parts
The Directors of the Cincinnati Musical
FESTIVAL have published fur Ter particulars Of tio orth
eoin,itg performance, begin OF
MAY ana the ian There VIII be concerts
IN Ine evening Ia the afternoon. Theodore
Snoluas Will orchestra FOR occasion
swce rs Ordiaary SIC great organ Is building for
dc festival, Air. Dudley Bdck been engaged As
oto