, 1876-08-27

Of Reineckc. But straa,scrs hare no mort
sacred and august entertainments tian if the,
were in the Sandwich Islands, and n,usi
content themselves with the rcLearsals
which are given the day previous tc
each concert. 1t is, however, possible
the owner, if tile concert presents no spe al
attractions; but, when Won Buelow plays, L..
Heavens might rain money, and these Germans
could not be induced to relinquisll their cher
ished right to sit at the feet OF this musical god
and worship at his shrine. Not that they love
money less, but Buclow more. Rubinstein,
though, is quite as popular, and last winter was
saluted by audience and orchestra when he ap-
peared on the stage, which Is so rare an occur
renee in Leipzig as to be considered great hon
or. They say lie is very sud at the probability
Of losing his eyc6ght. It is only to be hoped
that SO great a calamity may be avertcd. Liszt
still comes occasionally, and some time since,
at one Of these concerts, played concerto,
have forgotten by whom, at sight, and from
manuscript! Gould any one but Liszt do that
But, in spite of the efforts Of all these mighty
they all delight to honor
NINE. scHuMASN.
She is plain, gray-haired, lovable-looking old
lady, with very simple manners. She confines
herself almost entirely, of course to that purest
and nob1est Of modern composers, Robert Schu-
mann; and every note, as she carcsses the keys
seems to be tender recollection Of d dead hils-
band. Miss Mchljg does not stanu very high
here, she is not sufficiently classical to suit
their fastidious tastes. She plays too much of
sally "snubbcd.'' Nine. Schiller's position is
good; and Marie Krebs is the Court Pianist Of
Saxony, being recognized as the best in the
Kingdom.
A recent sensation was the debut Of
EMIL SAURET,
f1n,n II 1,%
violinist Of the Strakosch and Maretzek concert
tronpcs- He has lost great deal Of money
lately, and came here to take lessons and pre-
pare for the battle Of life; but the Professors
only laughed at him, and sent him away with
their blessing. He afterwards played ut the
Gcwauuhaus, and his perform: ace was SO mar
vclous that the cautious, critica. audience could
not applaud enough; so they shouted and
cilcered, waved hats and handkerchcfs, and
really became quite excited Thus it is that
sauret is stamped as great artist; only it so
happens that Sauret isn't his name at all, for he
is 4 yeritablc Marquis, which OF course makes
him all the more interesting. Heremained here
to study harmony, and his pictures are il every
Window bewitchingly hand
6Onlt.
the musical circles; for Mills is known and ac-
knowlct1ged; aud
THREE GIRLS,
who were with Liszt at the same time, do us
honor. We al1 know what Julia Rive is. Amy
Fay, Of Boston, was here six years; studied with
Kulak; and has the reputation Of possessing
very wonderful technique. Cecilia Gaul left
Berlin for her native land but few weeks since,
and takes brilliant record with her. Besides
having the warmcst praise from Liszt himself,
she played Chopin's, ErFlat Polonaisc at a con-
Sims Reeves appeared, and was we'll received.
She afterwards gave concert IN Berlin, which
was successful, and also played for the Crown
Princess, who. expressed herself as greatly
pleased. This last event, Of course, fixes her
musical position; for the Crown Princess kuors.
Miss Gaul's style is classical, quiet, and unaf-
fccted, having none of Miss Rivc's Rubinstcin-
ISL fire. One cannot but wish her all possible
success for she has labored against many diff
eulties, and deemed no sclf-denial too great
sacrifice to attain her object.
We were SO unfortunate as to leave London
before Miss Gaul's appearance there, but..we
by witnessing
BLANCHE TUCKER's DEBUT
1t Covcnt Garden. This young lady has an ex-
:eptionally fine staage-presence, which is
applauded, and once, when called before the cur
ain, met with slight accident, which for de-
)utante showed very much ease OF manner.
The ruffle OIL her magnificent blue silk caught
IN the scenery as she was passing out and was
.nttrcly severed from the front OF the dress.
Finding. it impossible to walk to the footlights
II her entangied condition, she threw the trail
ng circumference over one arm and proceeded,
milling and bowling, and without any evidence
# embarrassment, to gather up the flowers
hat lay in piles at her feet, which she Success
lilly accomplished, for not one bouquet was she
ri11lng to leave behind. It was charming and
;raccful exhibition Of American pluck. Between
cts We fcasted our eyes on young girl oc-
urying prominent place in the audience
rho was very lively, in pale green silk
erg. We we're informed, by a gentleman
18th whom she is intimately acquainted,
hat Zarc had not yet withdrawn her care and |
Election from large family OF dolls, and that |
he intended this summer, weather being favor !
Bile, to put them all in short clothes.
Tie last ripple on the musical waters Of Lcip- |
ig was the advent Of
JOHANN STRAUSS
'ho gave four concerts, from Sunday till |
Wednesday, at the Schutzcnhaus, and for which !!
G received 200 marks. Everybody, great and |
mall, went to hear him; and It was interesting |
. sec Rcinccke's skilled hands brought together
/ yocifcrous approval Of the Waltz-King. Is !
here any probability that America can ever dis
ense with these intoxicating rhythlns, when |
bis classically-educated people break into rap
lrous applause as the first notes Of "Thc Beau
full Blue Danubc'' arc waited TO their ears! /
trauss stands just rs high in Germany Us does
cethoycn, only one wrote doggerel and
lie other music, though the genius is recoeniz-
1 just the same. But no be to the manager
ho would Unfortunately minglc the two !
ty1es; for, us manager, he would soon be de-
apitatcd. It is the people here who regulate
lt1sical affairs, and q manager is merely their |
:rvant to be led, not to lead. The wishes ot |
lc public must be regarded, even when it in
Olives canccling Of engagements with opera
myers who do not meet the necessary require
leuts.
WACHTEL WAS so KISSED
, his last appearance that they think be will
ever again present himself to a Leipzig audi
acc. But blessed is he who does as he Is told. |
I'd who plcascs the public taste. Praise could
OF be more lavish. But to return to Strauss.
c is orc's bcau-ileal of leader. He inspires
llicnce and orchestra, and, as he swings
S long bow, using it MS baton, or
raws it across the strings Of his instrument,
7cry motion is exquisite grace. His riolin can
heard above the entire orchestra, and carries
it'll it 4 most delightful sWaviug motion.
;rauss in the Schutzenhaus, among the trees,
It'll. starlight above and gasligllt below, with q
sppT audience, sitting around small tables, in
ntlY listening, and drinking glasses OF cham
lgne poured over Strawberries, or mugs Of
:er, with no mosquitoes or pinch-bugs to d.
dc the musical honors, is Elysium indeed.
70 SW1ssuELM.
MUSICAL NOTES.
Ricordi, the publisher, has been made Knight
the Order Of Charles LII. Of Spain.
The publisher Lemoine, OF Paris, has bought
mn nnfJ!c cnoro PoIiufo fnr nm mn francs |