, 1875-01-24
MUSIC IN NEW YORK
THOMAS CONCERTS,
Frp7t d Spect1l Correspo7tsies1t

Fror Spectal Correspondent.
New foRK, Jan. 10, 1B75.-Ths lovers Of music
IN Now fo,k have had numerous opportunities
ol becoming acquainted With some OF the sery
greatest works by the greatest composers at the
numarous concerts given By Mr. Theodore
Thomas. The s.Suite " in 3 minor, By John
Sebastian Bach, has been heard several times
nth constantly increasing interest," His str1nged
hand il 40 remarkable for soiidit7, 1argeness,
md volume Of tone, that 1t plays this stately,
dignided music With good effect. His new first
aautst also produces . full, round tone, and
therefore succeeded well in the ohligaso solo
dute passages which are found in this wonderful
rorx. Tho grave introduction, spirited fugue,
tlow coda; the sa-abande, With its fascinating
motion; the Polonaise, with it's double and
eadsneTie (bauinags), with Its bright and ganlal
themes. we're ali admired. Though 1bo years
Old, this musio still appears young aud fresh-
6chumann's Symphony In B fat has also been
p1yed mors than once and with such maEnit1-
esnca that new beauties have been revealed.
The grand opening phrase for horna 1nd Hum-
pets, which is Immediately thundered forth oy
the thnls orchestra with stupendons emphasie
u IN announcement OF the frst Importance Was
dalivered in thu most remarkable manner.
Ibis inlti1I motive at an increased speed
torma the principal thame Of the Al
ksro. This spirited, fiery, energetic
Movement, with it's gorgeous harmonles'
bold drhythms, and startling. intrepid nodulatons,
ron golden opinions. Tie gentle and serene
targhetta fo1mz An agreeable contrast to the
Enpetunsity and onward rush OF tho preceding
arEelnent. Ihe scherzo and Allegro we're also
laly enjoyed. Liazt'a Symphonic Poem "Dle
1deale' gained for it's gifted composer additional
admiration. He is here ssen voluntarily placing
hlmself under the dominion OF the poetic ides "a
given BY Schiller in the first sketch OF his poem'
ind therefore has been led to vary tho classic
4<m Of The symphony in al those points where
no strict IN adherence to it would hamper and
.sssfa'n = him in tho expression Ct his meaning.
1ss respect for this fixed mold is eEerJ"hers
sPpasent for it ia always found preserved when
s'ar suitable to the satisfactory expression OF
ns spiritual contents. In no Case does he seem
@fsTointonist, but as reformer IN THIS matter
form. he ia neither fozmalist, nor does ne
tlect Ill restraint, but merely claims tho ngns
tae creative artist to be free in the manifesta-
aons OF his inner impulses. The INTRODUCTION.
oppressive Of dissatisfaction, the excited Allegro
.1 1s mnurnfully sad and pathetic Anda"ee naeho'
ae AtA9Te4o mosso. the subject OF which fe-
eemoies to some extent that OF the AilegTe1tc III
MMenoessohn's Tat Symphony. and the gfana
.e. sanse. with lite magnificent peroraton comhineso 70
.aake work OF art worthy OF highest prAlhe. one
nns!s leading motive is here seen transformed 70
sooees1ully that it Il the leading idea OF eacn
movement and finally Ut the Apotheose attalns
San41 displaying coneummate passion and an
tneoesct1hAhle eloquence. Gade's Symphony ~
= y a1auor which Mendelseohn loved SO much thas
ae sfose to thank tho DANISH composer Tor II
In been also hAn I'd hrrh This yirnfnuA. STURDY,