The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1878-11-14
dMUSEuEN1S.
Edouard Hemeny,,. second Concert.

Romenyi has been called the "IIiszt Of the
Violin" and 1t Is one Of those catching phrases
which. once uttered. 20 wandering about the
world with as good a grace rs though there were
really some sense in them
Remenyi is about MS unlike List MS one man
can be to another. His style Of motion and his
whole manner Hre different In the matter OF
musical expression. where II at all. the like
ness would be looked for, he is essentially diff
fercnt from List.
II there is any sort Of foundation for the
smile. it is in the Tact that while Lszt produces
tho most wonderful effects with the piano.
Remonyi. I'm n totally different way. produces
wonderful effects with the violin. We shall
some day perhaps. hear Of the Beethoven Of
tho nute, and with about equal Significance:
For Mr.. Rememyi has quite sufficient MORT Of
his own without ma. ing IL essential to III him
with another mans reputation.
His second concert brought into stronger
prominence than Mt first his very curious in
dyduality. He not only unlike Liz Ut. but he IS
unlike any other voinist whom We have heard.
unless II be Nieuxtemps. whom he greatly
resembles IN his quiet and almost dinldent
into comparison with. Wilhelm. so recently
here and so soon to be heard again at Stein
ways. But the instrument Is handled by the
two men in u way so totally different that the
points OF contrast are moro numerous than
those OF similarity. 1t is perfectly possible to
admire both yet for perfectly different rcnsons
-Wilholmj for his nobility and dignity of style,
the breadth and simplicity OF his conception.
and Remenyi for the exquisite and subtle deli.
and poetic sentiment with which he surrounds
the work that he in,erprrts.
Tastes differ. The men who stand before the
great canvases OF Couture and thrill with emo
ton at his grandeur oi outline, breadth OF
handling. and bold massing Of light aud
shade. would perhaps turn with dssuti6iuc-
ton from the minute and almost microscopic
finish and exquisite delicacy OF treatment
which characterize Meissoncr. And so tho
contrary is true-the admirers Of Mdissoniers
perfection OF detail Will aver that Couture
panis too, much with his thumb. 1t Is not
worth while. therefore, to strive to reconcile
these conflicts Of taste. but 10 take each artist
for what he Is at his best.
And Mt his bcst Remenyi is true poet. Tho
charm. OF his PLAYING Is IN his sensibiity. the
silky texture and cvcnncss OF his tone tho
beautiful shading and rounding Of his phases
in n word in a certain gentle and winning
graciousness in his treatment OF those smaller
COMPOSITIONS that follow with such delicate
or these lesser pieces he played four last even e
ing-a nocturne by John Field. known rs tho
Nocturne II ithe Rose Schubert's famous
arecall a mazourka by Chopin. The perfection
OF finish anu tho unexpected little elects
made them very fascinating. md brought down
storm OF applause. The RakocZy March he
played with marvellous wildness and rere. but
unhappiy ut the very climax. string broke.
and the effect Of the piece was married. though
the player concluded il upon violin borrowed
from one of the orchestra.
With Mr. Kemcnyi's conception OF tho Bcc;h-
oven concerto. one movement Of which he
played we are unable 10 agree. IL differs too
abruptly from all the traditions 20 en-
able us to accept u IS a true version-cer-
tainly not upon the faith Of one hearing.
But the cHdenza that he introduced was
a veritable mnstcrwork. aud also a network OF
ingenious difficulties beautifully surmountod.
1t was, we presume. the players own cadcuza.
and. II So reflects great credit onshis talent in
that direction. The rhythmic aud solemn stroke
~ the drum furnished a background to the
elaborate organ point on which the cadenzl was
built.
The concert introduced 90 the public a now
baritone. Sgnor Campohello. who Is very
handsome presence ana the ease and certainty
with which he sang Handeis famous aria.
Honor and arms. at once commended him a.
the sympathy OF the audience. With equal skill
he gave an aria from Mozart's Nuzse al
Figaro" His voice Is clenr. full. resonant. and
exceedingly agreeable In quality. and his
method is excellent. There WIS Il refinement
about his singing that is by no means too com
monty found.
Miss Helen Ames. tho soprano though not
gifted with an organ Of exceptional strength og
compass. sang her first aria. Mozart's Dove
Song" with commeudable delicacy. dis 'rctiun.
and great sweetness OF tone and expression.
| She was less fortunate in her second selection.
the. vnlse from Gounod's Mireille.' which,
with its intricate and most artificial runs and
chromatcs. would have been stiff BIT OF work
for singers like Patti or hi Murska.
Madame Julia Rive King played the Hunga-
rian fantastic with her usual brllinncy Ii WIS
n piece happily chosen, and both IN is treat
ment and spirit ultogethcr In sympathy with
the occasion.