The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-01-04
A M US EN- E Mt S.
vow pu1ow,s CONCERT.

MT 'Vn Duio" iourth concert Of the present series
TOOK place last evening at Chickerng Hall before
Slim and not over enthusiastic assembaee The pro-
gramme opened with Beethovens Kreutzer sonata for
piano and violin, opus a. Its well known difficulties
were thoroughly mastered by DR., Damrosch, and tho
virtuoso himself who played With eharao-
terstic vgor and determination but with no particular
brilliancy calling for comment Miss Lizzie Crown
young lady possessing 4 remarkably sweet aud we'll
cultivated voice, followed with a very credtable rem
dering OF Beeteovens 'Song OF Pentence," opus 4s,
but It's effect in some Of the delicate passages
was sadly marred by Mr.. Bllows somewhat
stormy accompaniment Under other circum-
stances her success would have been unequrvo-
cal Mr. Below then essayed his piano SOLO
consisting of Scarati's Cats Fugue" Bachs ''ara-
bande ct Passeped" Gluck's Gavote from the ballet
Don Juan" and hozart's "henuet OF Clique" The
nrst mentioned piece, will DO remembered is founded
on the incident Of hvorite cat treading the keys
OF piano after the composer had retired and SO
nny did the strange sounds impress tho hearer that no
promptly reproduced them Mr.. B1low did ample
justice tn the composition but neither In tho gavotte
nor IN the menuet did he exhibit anything like the
requisite tenderness expression Indeed he per-
formed as II in hurry get through with the opera
uon Nor did he fare much better In Chopins nocturno,
opus y No. 3 the tempo being altogether too fast,
while the baade opus % by the same composer
he attacked with Unnecessary zeal and flourish.
But in Chopins valse opus a. comprising No l.
A nat; No z, minor, and No. 3, major,
his wonderful powers OF were brought out
to advantage especially in the first mentioned Of these
"Cradle Song" In which however, his lack OF feeling
or conception was decidedly apparent Miss Cronyn
sang Rossin's "RomanZa o Pregnera," from Othelo,
IN highly artistic manner and gave good promise of
one day becoming eminent as finished vocalist. The
concert was brought TO close with Schubers "Intro-
duction Rondo Brilante" opus TO- for piano and
violin, the assistance or Dr. Damrosch again proving
servceabc- To say that Mr.. Bdlow is genius would
hardly be a compliment TO a pianist who has worked
so ndefatigaby. There is little OF pocsy
about his hard studied Efforts Indeed, in some In
stances he fails to show the warmth Of
binary memory and nimble fingers must ever command
attention from the student Nor is he at all wanting in
confidence, as might now and then be noted as he
iaces his hearers In the middle OF piece with q self
suhcent gaze, as much as TO say, 'Ah, did you hear
that last touch Pm the boy tickle the piano for
you" With so great reputation preceded this vr-
uoso II is not little singular that he gives us no
new revelations In regard TO the Interpretation
OF certain works while there many excellent
schools which he seems entirely to ignore Ruben
stein was much more liberal and comprehensive in his
ideas IN this respect. Won Bulow, moreover, has
ordinary rivals among our native artists Take tho
Henselt concerto, for instance, rendered
by j. N. Partson, and in point OF CON
coption, touch and completeness the comparison is
PROFESSIONALLY in favor of the latter though IL Is but
right to add that in this case the prophet has been duly
honored In his own country The talents OF Mr. Won
B0low have already been amply discussed and they
will doubtless receive all the recognition they deserve
he gives an interesting programme at his nth concert
Tomorrow evening.
MR.. LEsTRR wALLAcK's FIRST NIGHT AT
''HoME"
crowded Walack's Theatre last night 10 welcome its
distinguished proprietor and manager once more TO his
own stage. Nearly two years have passed since Mr..
WaIack has played in his theatre, and that was
an experiment with its popularity which, however
successful, We should not wish him TO try
again. Mr.. Walack has necessarily, one Of the
most accomplished comedians OF the time, RESPONSE
bites which he cannot discharge in the capacity OF
alone The public desires to his dramatic
abilities expressed, not merely in tho organization
OF his company, the completeness OF his
scenery and the thorough art with which
his plays produced, but also in his own
person How strong is his personal popularity
tested by the enthusiasm Of the audience during the en-
tire performance of "Home" When the familiar figure
OF our leading representative of intellectual comedy
appeared upon the stage minutes passed before
the play could go on. The applause renewed over
and over, and Mr.. Walack had think, good
reason to know that the New York public has not
gotten him in two years, and good cause hope to
resolve that he will not absent himself again such
an unnecessary period.
The character Of Colonel White in ''Homen gives Mr.
Lester Wallack admirable opportunity tor the
display OF his versatile genius 1t allows of
the expression Of delicate and polished sar-
casm, genial humor, manly strength of resolution
and true but unpretending pathos "Home" Is a drama
composed OF very simple elements but IL has q deep
and natural domestic interest Tho danger that
the happiness OF Home, through the weakness OF a
father is averted by the determination ana invention
OF Tho only element which Is painful in the plot
is the character OF Mrs Pnchbeck whose schemes arc
so ingeniously bafled by Colonel White. 1t is, Of
course unpleasant to see any woman, il she Is an
adventures, deceived and defeated by man. and for
this Mrs. Pinchbeck has part of our SYM
patty, although she cannot obtain respect 1t
one Of the highest merits OF Mr.. Wallack that
he keeps this somewhat sombre element OF the play
from overshadowing its brighter and more buoyant
qualities. Only artist Of delicate sensibftes and
subtle discrimination could reconcile the deception
which Colonel White practises upon the lady in dis
charge the duties Of son. with the privileges OF
gentleman. His treatment OF the woman is marked
by extreme courtesy, and the sometimes harsh
language OF the author is always subdued and molded
by the grace and judgment Of the actor In all tho
phases of this part Mr. Wallack revealed the intellect
and culture for which he is celebrated The comic
with Dora at the piano, at the begin
ming Of the second act, kept the audience in
incessant laughter and was followed by a touching
Interview with tho old father All these effects were
beautifully Disseminated, and as good light comedy
acting that Of Mr. Wallack last night has not for a
long day been seen, even upon the boards Of bis
theatre.
The play was generally well acted. The cast is as
follows:-
Colonel John White. ......Mr Lester wallack
Captain MountrafIe Mr. j. W Carroll
George Mr. Dorrisons NJ j. PECK
Mrs Pinehbeek Miss Ada Dyas
Dora Thornhough Miss Kate Bartlett
Mr. Gilbert excellent, especially in the outburst
OF passion at the exposure Of Mrs Pnchback The por-
traiture OF this painful character by Miss Ada Dyas
notable for feeling Mr.. Carroll was fair repro
sentative Of tho odous brother, and the Misses
able Mr. Seymour should leave oat
little of the burlesque he introduces into tho boyish
part Berte and there would be then nothing TO OBJ
Ject In his personation The majority OF The audi
ence remained 10 the farce Of "a Quiet Family"
appeared be well rewarded by she performances
OF Mr.. Beckett Mr. Shannon, Mr.. Holland Miss Eflo
Germon aud the other members Of the cast
THE EAGLE THEATRE
Pantommo has undoubted charms for many people
hence It's success whenever VOL mounted and per-
formed in this city. Certainly the manager Of the