The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-12-09


GEnBUNDE.
rarely enjoyable entertainment was given last
night by the German sangerbunde Society of this
city. The first part of the programme comprised
twelve musical numbers. including several interest
ing novelties. Among these pieces which given
here for the first time, the finale from H. Hoff-
manns opera. "Arnim,' for tenor. baritone and
chorus the overture to Ignaz Brne successful OPERA
1.-THE Golden Cross" "Marichen," by Carl Alyes:
'Das Herzklopen. chorus in polka measure. by
4. kremser set to the words of J. Weyl and selec-
ton for orchestra from Ed. Kretschmers opera,
"Die Folkunger" These pieces, with classic gems by
Schumann and Beethoven, and numbers by popular
German composers, admirably rendered by
the chorus Of the Sangerbunde. Fraulen Meta Herr
monte Club and the orchestra, led by Herr Grener,
to make it a matter of regret that the entertain
ment had not been given in larger hall After the
concert the company remained to enjoy some lessons
in dancing. There was a full attendance
BOOTHS THEATRE--C COMBINATION CONCERT.
1t was announced on the programme that Miss
Minute Hauk would sing last night at Booths
Theatre. in connection with Mr.. Edouard Remenyi
aud number of the well known artists of the Ma
pleson opera company. The audience that assem-
bled very large and the entertainment admir-
ably arranged for its pleasure. Miss Hauk, however.
failed to appear, and the subject of apology
that was by no. means well received. In fact,
the lady, apparently i'll very ungracious
mood. disappointed both the public and the manage
ment The remainder OF the performance deserves
much compliment. Sgnors Frapolli, Campobelfo,
Del Puente AMI Foil sang number Of operate sclec
tions that were encored. Mime. Psani and Miss
Helen Ames have rarely appeared greater adv anage.
The first named lady has pure contralto voice,
which she uses with much grace and art. Miss Ames
is excellent soprano and her cultivated was
especially observable in the ballads with which she
responded to recalls NJ. lemenyi. the violin vrtu-
oso. was in his best form; and played number Of
solos by Ernst Chopin and himser, and for
several Scotch airs. NJ. Quicken presided at the
piano. and Signor Ardti conducted the performance.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-GILMORE's CONCERT
The Sunday evening concerts given by Mr.. p 8.
Gilmore and his band and the attendant artists
among the musical features Of the season. The Az.
dicnces are always large and apprcciatvo and the
selections well calculated to please the popular
taste. The programme last night embraced
two or three novelties. Chief Of these was q
duet Louis est Homo" by Rossini) between Messrs.
Levy and Gilmore on the cornet, which was warmly
applauded and called for encore. This being the
first appearance OF Mr.. Gilmore . cornet player iI
many years the event o surprise to q large mum.
Der OF people who have heretofore regarded him only
~ the leader Of his fine band. Another feature on
the programme was the debut of the Misses Mamie
and Ella Conron young ladies who have re-
studicds under the best professors of music.
Miss Mamie sang the and prayer
chestra. and aftsrward ballad Miss Ella sang an an
aria from ..Stabzt Mater. Both OF the young ladies'
possess sympathetic and well trained voices. and,
notwithstanding the nervousness incidental to first
appearance have to feel gratcd with the i'm
preston they generally made. Mr. A. Sost rendered
sacred aria: deaths at the Door" the words and
music Of which composed by Mr.. p. s. Gilmore.
Tho music in admirable keeping with the subject.
and reminded one in every phrase. il doubtless
Miss Ida Hoefher the pianist played the .Rhapsodie
Hongroise, No. 2" Mr. De Carlo piccolo solo
t'Bird of Paradise" by Jucn). aud the band from
time TO time introduced the fine effects Of the larger
compositions.