The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-13

from Baireuth; but It Ii certain that the English
people have not appreciated them OF their efforts,
which were. 0. course. III the German language.
There IS no reason why Wagner, who IS such
sticS.er FOR national singing. national music ana
national opera. should not have selected English
hours after hours OF German. There Is Santley.
than whom there Is no better delineator OF the
putchman, who certainly would have been more
acceptable than Mr.. Hill, great dramatic singer
senta, would have charmed the audiences in Albert
Han and score OF talented male and female vocal
lists who would have been delighted 10 take an
active part In the festival personally enjoy
principles against reason and the COM
mon sense OF the English people; It is assert
ing the incapaci;y OF the English singers
TO interpret the music OF the future.
wAGSER's MISFORTUNE
tclegraphed you some weeks ago that feared
Wagner was in bad management. have come
more and more 10 this conviction. The carrying on
OF the affair in speculative spirit was bad enough.
and the carrying Oft OUT in the German tongue
was the worst OF all. Wagner, since his arrival,
has fallen into the hands OF small German wag-
merriam clique here, which neither represents Eng
lish feeling nor IS able 10 understand It's demands.
Had Wagner been properly managed, and had ne
called In the assistance OF the best English singers,
the success OF his concerts would have been IN
precedcnted!y brilliant AS 1t is, the festival has
been only moderate success so far.
THE REuEAisALs.
Herr Dannreuther's attempt to direct the re-
hcarsals was tarcical failure.
The nnai rehearsas were conducted by Hans Rich
ter, OF the Vienna Opera House, who Is acknowl-
edged the best wagnerlan conductor in Germany,
Dannreuther having telegraphed for him in hot
haste.
THE CONCERTS.
The first three concerts OF the series OF six have
been given according to the programme. So far the
success has only been moderate, which is due
ness and hostility or the press The first concert
consisted OF the Kaiser march and long excerpts
from "Rienzi,r ''TannhAuser' ana "Das Rhein-
gold" Wagner was received with generous vel
come from the large body Of the house.
The nrst part OF the second concert on Wedncs-
day consisted Of the overture and selections from
the first act Of 1.-THE Flying Dutchman," Wagner
conducting, and Herr Hill, OF Schwerin, making
mn nn nnptn I'M
long selection from the first act of '.Dle Walkurc,r
Herr Richter conducting, Wagner being seated in
front OF the orchestra. Thence he saw the audi
ence gradually melt away, Notwithstanding the
the Daily NeUs "was such incapacity Of appre-
citation, probably, revealed before to the CON-
poser" This disrespect came. principally from the
seat holders, who paid nothing.
SATURDAY MATINEE.
The third concert this afternoon was attended by
the Prince and Princess OF Wales and several
members OF the royal family The Queen
was expected to be present, but could not
be seen The Tannhauser selections, given during
the first evening, were repeated by request. The
closing act OF "Die walkure'' concluded mag
nifcent concert, nearly all the audience OF 5000
persons remaining to the end Wagners reception
terna, as Elizabeth the first evening, Sieglinde
the second evening and Brunnhda to-day proved
herself grand artistic as at Baireuth.
Herr Hill, Of Schwerin, as the Flying putchman,
Unger sang the tenor parts. The orchestra OF 200
pieces have been trained to q marvellous efficiency
by Herr Richter in surprisingly short space OF
time.
WAGNER AND AMERICA.
Attempts are at present being made to induce
Herr Wagner to visit America, accompanied by
Nine. Wagner.
TUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CASE.
Vice Chancellor Mains refuses to grant Mr.. Chat
tertons demand for an injunction to prevent
Joseph Jefferson from playing with Clarke OF the
Haymarket. The terms OF the engagement were
that Jefferson should play Rip Van Wrinkle for
eight weeks, beginning on Easter, with the mutual
privilege or an extension. Mr. Chatterton as
sumes this contract TO be binding unless al under
standing was had by which the arrangement was
mutually dissolved Mr.. Jefferson says that lie
wrote to Chat:erton refusing positively to play any
more at the Princess Theatre. This letter, how.
ever, Chatterton swears he never received. The
Vice Chancellor. though refusing the motion, said
that he could not approve OF Jencrsons conduct.
The motion OF Mr. Chatterton's attorney was re.
fused, without costs.
RuBISsTErS ADVERTISING HIMSELF.
when Herr Rubinstein played before the queen
last week he refused to accept the usual court
honorarium OF ten guincas $50. Wiihclmj, who
appeared before Her Majesty two weeks ago, did
not decline this gratuity, and has consequently
been swearing ever since Rubinstcins act has ueen