The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-05-16

his harmonieR and 20 hfs Instrumentation stamp
entirely original, and which bears tine imprint or
Heoraism. You can, therefore, n you wish. and N
YOU do not attach too much value 10 the exact
justice OF the comparison, class this dramatic
~ e.erth or Felclen Davld. But above all
Things, It Is an opera. II is an earnest aud ener-
gene protest against the nennlous doctrines or
which ". Richard Wagner has made himself the
NOISY cnamp lOn; against tnat strange innovation
the qualities possble-a philosophical spirit, orig
inalIty OF principles, bodness OF execution: In
short everytnng you please, but 70 which there
IS wanting, nevertheless, certain little Ining,
winch has hitherto been considered, by error no
doubt. as being OF some slight Importance
music itself. VI. Wagner il the creator
or school IN Germany. There has not BEEN
venture 10 say, work OF dramatic music written
OF late Wnicn does not demonstrate the influence
OF the author OF the "Tannhauser.h NJ. Rublnstein
Is "A exception TO tue rule. lie resouteiy ignores
fne eyisrence OF these assumed new nuiclnles az
the musical drama. lie tnrusts them aside and
makes return 10 the past by adopting the forms,
conventional II y0n Will but consecrateu by CHEFS
dRucre-Orns winch suntced TO Mozart to
write don Juann TO Beethoven TO write Eide
lilo. - TO Weber 10 write 'Der FreschutZ.n to Mey-
erbeer TO write 1.-The Huguenots.n Nevertheless,
1t Is not easy 70 classify NJ. Ruolns EN- work. he
mas not followed the models. "Ine Machaneesn Is
evidently modern production but the distance
winch separates IL fr IN the compositions OF Nj
Wagner Is NOT less than thar when exists between
tne latter aud The creations OF MeyerDeer
or Hossni. The auditor Is struck at hrst
with tue Importance and the development
which Iinninsre;n mas Impaired TO the
vocal and orchestral masses. Toe choruses
dominate in this score more tnan IN any other
known opera. In this regard MS WORK approaches
in some degree 10 the oratofio. wncn uoes not
prevent IL. however from being essentially dra-
matte, ior IL eSacts theatrical representation
execution In concert hail certainly not being
adeouate to its requirements. shall not uuder-
take 10 pass in ali the details OF the score,
a. you Will soon have occasion To Judge or them
Yourself Germany there are restrictions 90 the
praise winch 7 have bestowed on zine Macha-
bees" There are passages 50 composed that they
require elucidation. the invention wanting in ele
aAn matt
yugariSms, but more especially are TO be noted
passages OF unnecessary and iatlguing slowness
when the author should ruthleSsly cuI. N0tvith-
standing all this .'Tbe MachaDees" IS a strong
work ana viii hold its rank In contemporary mu-
steal productions.
Tne Cirque opened It's doors last evening 10 an
audience composed of all the notaDllitles Of ihe
literary, artlsLIc and fashionable world. The first
representation 1T tots theatre Is always event,
for IS sort OF oticial recognition taat the
son OF spring and summer anusements il maugu-
rated ana that Paris has entered upon the most
enjoyable period OF the year. Tue caJJ concerts
and MaDne have also opened their doors ana the
proynclals are docking 20 the city to enjoy their
annual holiday. which they wisely spend m "A trip
TO Paris when u y 70 PC seen In Us gayest ana
gramme AT the cirque this season offers mt little
novelJ,, especially TO Americans, who are oldai
with this KING or entertainments. coupe OF
English Clowns the brothers conrad; q pair or
splendid and maryellously trained Syrian horses
ballet OF children, IN which all the lead
ing roles OF the opera conltQue are repre-
the principal features OF the entertainment. IL
seems 20 me that something might he done To
render THIS theatre more attractive. The journals
complain that IL Is declining in favor win the
public, pat they do not suggest means OF restor-
ing IL TO Its former popularity. The truth is that
IL wants q Barnum In ITS direction; but where il
1t to ma one TWO sucn geniuses are not TO be
found IN q century.
COMPLIMENT TO VERDI.
President MacMahon mas conferred the Cross OF
q Commander OF the Legion oi Honor upon Verdi.
The cross was brought TO him at one Of the per-
1orhances OF ms mass, and the manner OF its
presen tatlOn IL said 10 nave gratlhed him
US the nonor ITSELF IL Is probable that Strauss Will
also receive the decoration. HIS opera IS drawing
Mi the world TO the Renaissance, and iI Is OILY
possible 10 get places BY bespeaktng them several
days In advance.
There Is ruuor anoat here that Maurice Stra-
bosch organizing an Italian troupe for Paris for
next water and That ne has already secured the
sale Ventadour. he mas engaged Patti, IL Is sald
aud also Nile. Zalre Inaberg (Lhe latter OF course
by special treaty with Mr.. Gye). l give these
reports sans tOltte reserve, as tue French say.
AIN glad 10 see that Brgnoll Is appreciated at Her
Majesty's opera. The London critics speak OF him
IN the most favorable terms. and, Judging py their
notices.. the beau tenOT o. our American opera
troupea stll holds ms own with The oest OF the
younger singers OF his class.
Max Strakosch II In London, but will do nothing
In the operate line TINS year. he has q dramatic
project on hand which, II he succeeds 10 comDlet-
Ing, promises 10 compensate him lor MS losses OF
last season. am NOS at liberty TO give the details
until the engagements are signed.