The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1876-05-15
AMUSEM ENTS.

sTEINwAY HALL~-LIEDERKRANz coNCxRT.
The German Liederkranz Society gave a concert II
Stcnway Hall last evening for the benefit OF the Ger
Hospital and Dspensary the principal attractions
OF which were the tenor Mr.. William Candidus; the
pianist Mr. Max Primer; the soprano, Mile. La BertL
and the "Antgone'' OF Mendessohn. Mr. Candidus,
VINO will DO remembered the leading singer OF the
Society few years ago. has lately returned from
Europe whore no has undergone complete course Of
study and where be has been emnently successful IN
German opera His first appearance last
Ing since his return was looked forward
TO with interest by those who remembered
his oarly vocalist and who watched with
friendly attention his progress in Europe. The high
expectations formed OF him wero amply fulfilled His
voice has improved to surprising degree considering
the comparatively short time and experience no has
had in Germany. Tho tone is rich and full and even
throughout it's registers. All inequalities and rough
points have disappeared. To this added dexibiity
sweetness warmth of expression. The school In
which Mr. Candidus has studied Is not OF the studens
order but approaches nearly tho true Italian than
any German have had In this city. The hrst
aria he cssaycd, from Mchuls "Joseph." not one
favorable vocal display, but it showed the qualities
Of the true artstscf repression in view OF the exgcn
ces OF the work. The two ieder that followed, vor.
satz," by Lassen, and "Spring sonS" by Gounods
sung exquisite sty the latter being redemaudcd
Mr.. Candidus should devote his voice and talents "a
tho Italian stage, on which bright career would
await him, few Italian tenors at tho present
day possess u voice so rich aud beautiful Mr. Max
Primer, a young New York artist, who has also been
studying In Europe aud been regarded the favoriis
pupil OF List at present. created feeling OF admira
lion and establishment by his finished execution, mar.
vclous power varied expression and wonderful
touch. Hc played Chopin nocturne, aScariott allegro
and Rhapsouic Hongrosc, No. q, by Liszt This rem
dcring OF his masters composition electrical
of
happy possessor OF talents OF the highest order
which time and experiences may develop 70 an extent
undreamed OF by his countrymen. Mile. Loulsa Ia
Bcrti sang aria IRON ia Fora del Dcstno," and
revealed voice OF sweetness and dramatic
power, but not quite finished regards evenness Of
tone and correctness OF execution The society thea
sang the music composed by Mendelssohn Tor sopho'
| c1cs' 'Antigonc" Mrs Witt and Mr. Fred. Stems
/ taking the solo parts and Mr.. Protar reading the
dramatic portions. The performance was an entirely
the last concert the society their nall Fourth
street. Nj: Candidus was accompanied on the piano
by Mr. Louis Dachauer, and Mr. Agicola Paur led the
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
Muzio has taken verdrs place chef dovcAestra Of
"Aida, in Paris.
Arban the famous cornet a piston player, has gone
to St. Petersburg to conduct summer concerts.
Mr.. Louis Dachauer will produce Gounod's oratorio,
sTobas at ST. AIMS church, Twelfth street, SUM-
day evening next
Mile. dc Reszkc, Solomon and Faure will have tho
principal r6ies in Gounod's "Poyeucte at the Grand
Opera, Paris, next winter.
Miss Clara Louise Kellogg sings In concert In Boston
June and g. and at the commencement exercises Of
Bowdon College August 2
A burlesquo on "IIcnry w. with Miss Jennie
Hughes rs Rumor and Miss Minnie Palmer the title
part will be produced at the Eagle Theatre tonight
Gourod's sAve Maria and onenbach's la Grands
Duchesse" the prominent features for spiritual
consolation in tho Gmores Garden concert bill last
night
Mme Potentni, prima donna at the Academy Of
Music during the Aban season, has gone with an
Italian opera company 10 Guatemala A revolutions
may be looked for IN that quarter soon.