The New York herald., 1879-12-14

ceiience In harp playin9-ls pure anu priiiant anu
the facility she possesses IL abundant Tor the clear
and accurate execution of the hord passages which
are frequent in the musical selections upon
her programmes. Her mastery of the pedals, whieh
are diff cult of management in this instrument. Is
ELECTED easily and promptly, producing no
rapid Change of rsys The pedals of
harp give such results in iight
and shade as do those of the organ or piano. ana
the PLAYER. not the instrument. must bring fortn
the color necessary to the correct expression OK
the sentiment OF the music. In this impor-
OF expression. Nine. Bohrer shows much
excellence although women harpists not credited
possess In handling the strings OF this instrument
In last evening entertainment which was listened
TO by an audience not over large but musically and
socially OF an excellent character there were Few
passages in the harp music that were hurried or
sighted and there was an evenness of quality that
quite made up for any slight defects of execution
noticed The method was perfect; the execution
was remarkably good If not absolutely perfect
throughout This Is almost unqualified praise OF
the lady but sho has held her own so often in
Exeter and ST. James halls. and tho Hanover
square Rooms in London. where famous players
nave been hoard and where harp music Is understood
and new comers ruthlessly criticised. that We can
well afford to accord to her here. after attentvely
listening to her music. the good name she has been
given by her transatlantic audiences as the worthy
daughter OF Frederick Chatterton.
Last evening Mime. Bohrer had the assistance OF
number OF able artists whose merits arc so we'll
known. and whose excellence has heen so often
commented upon. that il is quite unnecessary to
men ton more than the fast that they well sustained
their well earned regulations.
srEINwAY HALL-THE ARIoN SOCIETY CONCERT.
Ro;ssin-0yerture, William Tell" orchestra. ..u,
Dessrtp, NJ J; Graz Aros choras and orchestra
= haenaelpAr. from "En1io" Mr. Franz Esmmerts
=, Mss Anna Book:
az. ). Eugclsberg. "Abschied voml
Robert vslkmann, Itch halto ihr die Arion chorus.
&C. Franz AGt Zine Maennacht."
Max Brueh larst timei-scene from 'Frithiors Sage"
Messrs asan j. GraI A. Dehnhoa f. RemmertA. G Urehs,
BGllin-Poacca from III Purtani," Miss Letits Louise
3 T.Ssis@p"valse ip,""vlet caprice caprice Miss Anna Book
lieder aus dem I7en Jahrhundert Messrs j. Graf and
f. Remmertz. Arion chorus. organ and orchestra.
Steinway Hall well filed last evening by an
audience largely consisting of German citizens.
the occasion being a concert by the we'll known
Arion Society. The grand orchestra from the
Symphony Society and under the direction of DR..
Leopold Damrosch The above programme indi-
Gates the classical character OF the performance and
1t is enough to say that 1t was presented with
degree of excellence that leaves little to be uttered
that is not complimentary. Miss Book came back
to US recently with European reputation. gained
after years OF careful ana conscientious study.
Her musical training completed under the
kindly guidance of Franz Liszt at Weimer.
and the fact Of the great pianist accepting Miss
Book as pupil leads one to infer that our young
countrywoman displayed even then abilities of
mean order After completing her studies at Wei
mar Miss Book was heard at concerts in the prin-
cipal European capitals. where she appears to
have brought credit to the maestro and to herself
Last evening she certainly played admirably and
Her method Is full of color, and represents the cu
ture that comes from nature we'll art. Miss
Fritch. who made her first appearance in America
IL.
golden opinions by the manner in which
she rendered her selections. She has with
all an attractive stage presence and gives promise
of becoming popular in our concert halls. The
Arion chorus. aided by the soloists whose names
long and careful training. and throughout the
ing their music was a source of enjoyment.
ACADEMY OF MUsIC-''MIGNoN."
Nine. Ambre made her second appearance as
Mignon at the matinee yesterday at the Academy.
and greatly improved the impression she first
made in the character. On its repetition
the part has become strengthened in many
details. It is moro sym mmetrcal and consistent
dramatically. and her vocalizaton Is smoother and
moro effective. There IL still much to do to
conform it to what it should be and what
she make it as distinct characteriza-
ton of the accepted Mignon. but as she
has SO greatly added to It's effectiveness
as piece of acting and u stage picture-there
noticeable improvement in costuming yesterday
there is every hope that she may yet eradicate
some OF tho inconsistencies and other weaknesses
which the part IN her hands possesses. Nine.
Ambre advances in her part, but moves slowly
as do the mills Of the gods-and perhaps her work
much nearer approach to that degree OF excellence.
Signor Campanini was in superb voice yesterday.
Valera. signor Del Puente and Miss Cary were able
assistants snd the result an interpretation OF
"Mignon" far ahead Of the former production.
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.
"Fritz in Ireland" continues to hn the Park
Theatre.
'.The Galley Slave" is drawing large houses at
Haverly's Lyceum Theatre.
new bill and new names appear in Tony PASTORS
announcement for the coming week.
At the Grand Opera House this evening the seventh
popular Sunday night concert is announced.
IAN Arabian Night at Daly's must be marked
down as one OF the dramatic hits Of the season.
Mr. Sothern will reintroduce the Crushed Trage-
dian" tomorrow evening at the Grand Opera House.
French Flats" continues to draw largo houses at
the Union Square. and nobody departs with . long
face.
Another concert will be given this evening at
Booths by tho members Of the French opera COM
pany.
'"rhe strategists." at the Broadway Opera House.
is play that has apparently it all the elements Of
popularity.
Mile. Marimon will make her fourth appearance
tomorrow night in "La Sonnambula." at tho
Academy of Music.
Rossini's "Mcsse Solennelle" will be given at the
Academy of Music tonight by the artists of Colonel
Mapleson's company.
Herr Joseffy will make his rentree ut Chickering
Hall tomorrow evening. He will be assisted by
Miss Gertrude Franklin.
Mr.. Daniel L. Bandmann is announced to appear
at the Brooklyn Park Theatre in "Narclsse." with
strong English company.
Mr.. Grau's French opera company will appear
this week at Haverly's Brooklyn Theatre. with =
change of bill every night
The approach of the holidays adds to tho interest
of the "Mulligan Guard Christmas.' by Harrigan
and Hart. at the Comique
M. Strakosch. with Miss Emma @. Thursby. are to
be in the Bedford Avenue Reformed Church. Brook