The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1879-01-20
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G1LMoIE's SUNDAY EVENING CONCERT GRAND
OPERA HOUSE.
unique feature OF the concert given at the Grand
Opera House last evening fantasia composed
by Signor Fancull illustrative of the tour of Gill
more's Band in Europe 1t introduced the airs
Of the various countries visited, and
interspersed with original .interudes. among
which representation of storm at
sea. in the midst Of which fine choral effect was
produced by corps Of fairly trained singers of the
Italian school. The work required about twenty
minutes in its representation. and is replete
with musical merit although experience and
further practice will naturally suggest tonng
down. or rather q nicer shading, of several
of the picturesque effects that sought to be at
tanned. The audience warmly applauded the com.
position and at the end Mr.. Gilmore complimented
the author by leading him to the 'front.' where he
ceived the praise that delights the hearts of all
true artists. Another feature of the evening the
violin playing by Mr.. Bernhard Mollenhauer. His
first selection was the "Rondo Papageno," By Ernst
which being encored brought ont two other solos,
of family Of well known violinists. He showed
slight nervousness ut the outset and coca
sonaly in his rapid phrasine struck false
ture in his style that these accidental defects
must be generously overlooked. Sgnor Baccelli. .
basso cantate. whose name is well known to old
opera-goers, sang cavatina from Rossnis Gem
crentola.' and Miss Juliet Henderson the ..Casta
Diva" and for an encore gave one of Arditi's
song waltzes. Levy, the cornetist came from
sick room to take part in the pro-
gramme, but owing to illness compelled to
perform of the old familiar airs in the place Of
the more ambitious arrangement of Luzzis ave
Maria" which he intended to present for the first
ten-yearold lad. was commendabe. but
it is question whether among many
we'll trained artists the Introduction of
comparative novice, simply because he is youthful
and better than average performers is good policy.
The Palestrna Choral Society will doubtless make
tor should place them nearer the front OF the stage
Mrs Helen Norman, sister of Mr.. William Carle-
ton. the baritone. sang with an excellent con-
and being recalled rendered The Storm by Hullah.
She had every reason to be satisfied with her
ton OF the band itself IL is scarcely necessary to
say q word. The beauty and popularity of its music
familiar TO the public as household words.
The fantasia above referred to, with all of its
bellishments and attractions will be again performed
next Sunday evening.
THE OPERA CONCERT AT BOOTHS THEATRE.
The audience that assembled at the above place Of
amusement last night somewhat slim. and not
to a notable degree demonstratiye. Mr. Max
Strakosch however, is entitled to credit for
his efforts TO satisfy the public tastes. The
artists VINO appeared last night Mr.. Eiouard
Remeuyi. Miss Giulia Mario, seiorita Gaimbcrti
Nine Teresa Carreno and Sehor Lazzarini,
sisted by Mcssrs. Ferdinand Quicken and De
Novellis musical directors. Mr.. CauH
man absent. The voice of Mile. Mario
was shown to much better advantage in concert than
on the occasion OF her appearance in opera. There
absence of nervousness, larger freedom and
a decidedly better exhibition of the art that has
caused her many friends to predict for her
q musical success. She sang verdi's Pace" and
q duet from "Traviata" with Signor Lazzarini. Re
menyi warmly encored, being called out three or
four times. and was finally obliged to play Dulckcn's
poetical romanzs. lie Cracovienne. oiamberti was
in excellent voice. and rendered two three of her
bravura songs with admirable effect. OF Nine.
Teresa it is scarcely necessary to say more
than that she played her piano solos with the taste
and perfection that have made the reputation of this
lady SO favorably known i'll all musical circles