New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-10-18
MUSIC.
HoMASs POPULAR CONCERTS.

Tho reappearance of Mr.. Theodore Thomas
.a.,p of Provincial travel is always an interest
,r event but this year it ia the occasion not only Oh
many lily greetings but Of curious inquiry
His orchestra IL the same that we nave NJ
,,irsa 81 long and yet it Is not tho same
IT, is characteristic temper 1t has undergone no
change but It's personnel has been cOhsdeTapS uVNi
eed uasrnuch as the old band has absorbed nearly III
that was best IN the Philharmonic Society ana mas on
nned IN dispense with some OF It's former members In
older 20 make room for the new acquisitions h@o'ueS
will miss certain familiar faces. but the general JIds
mani will be- that the organization has been considerably
strengthened ny the changes. The guiding ana ihsph
ing Iutrec winch raised the original band 10 Iahe u
presses it, upon the with undimnish"u ioroo anu
inGvidus Aty In the arrang ment OF the programn's
for the che three popular concerts wnch began as'
night Mr. Thomas has displayed catholic TASTE Or d
so,ns ,,uld prefer 10 say, n generous condo
soepson 10 tue weakness OF human Dature Nome OF me
selections make severe tax upon the listeners h'c
geuce md the most serious compositions Oh 'Ae Nc"
scnoo are not represented TIE bills although tbefe
no ack Of novelty. The performance opened last even
ing with Cd orchestral suite, ry sant-Saens (Op'
90 never played here before IL Is delicious
and mastery production, written In q classic ven'
with prelude, sarabande and gavotte OF an elegant!
quaint fashion ne gavotte standing Tor the modern
sclerzo and nclud fascinating tro), then peaut-
fu and less autQuate romance and an effective nhr'
The rich barbarc ballet music from GoldmarEs
"On-en OF sheba" osed the trst part OF The
prorrammr and a spirited performance OF the over
ture t. "OperOu " introduced the second
storm ~ applause aroused by BOccher nis caarin
INK mnuet for sizing OrcheslN, the principal Theme De
Inc played by mued vOlins. win lzzcatO accom-
ranipen by The 'ceos and tenors tAis number re-
pe.nod Meyerbecrs first TorchlgLt March, IN b fat
brought tue end. and gave occasion
for an astonishing display OF ia, splendor OF Ihonass
lrasses Apart FROM the orchestra, however
the concert had two other strong attractions,
the violin pa lug Of Master Leopold Lchtenbere. and
The singing ~ che Swedish LADIES' Quartet. Young
1 chtcupsr Is a procOelous boy; lac il trde
arti. i.e wcni 20 Europe tlree years laI
OF brilliant promise: he eomrs back with that Omse
amply flned eld his place assured among the foremost
pE.ers of the day. FIR pure aud beautiful Tone an
ADM able technique, eise. freedom, uneXagSeraed pa
tos certain pecu OF style which constantly remind
u OF his teacher WicnlawsEi and repose and dignity
when usually come ony with mature yrars, are some OF
The Conspicuous merits Of tins interesting artist
lie show ed his mastery OF the instrument Ia
the allegro from VOLTS concerto In minor,
win the orchestra. ani WIeuawsn's Poonaise
IN majlr Win the piano. nut he impressed
NJ more foriby IN Wilhelm's arrangement
Of tns Bach sr Tor solo. violin AM orch srd bscauss
hs nferpret alton WAS AZ once exquisite IN fee lng
al SD Justly pr0pOrtionrd. that h betrayed bot6 heart
and intellect Tue swedish ladies were received with
oouii.lty Geo .css than that which WIS mani-
Tested toward Master Lichtenbe:g They have
good voices. perfectly adjusted to Que another
and they have carried quartet singing TO
wonderful degree polish. IL Is fluent gentle smooth
aud elegant. always refined always sympathetic ofieu
bold and animated in eKprus ion, although the softer
measures. n which yoic blend together az dclicately
and perceptby tho cO0rs in ths spectrum. socm 10
b. especially u ladies They gave last night
Orrtcus with His Lntc." charming quartet OF
Lutbtd'- spring song by the same composer; Tie
River spule." by O.son sJdsrmans Wedding MARCEL"
and FOR a recall q song Dy kucken.