The New York herald., 1879-11-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-coNcEnT.

ACADEMY OF MUsIC-CoNCERT.
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and Galass, Herr Behrens
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BY the orchestra
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By tho orchestra. M
Owing to the complete success which attended tho
late production OF Rossini's "Stabat Mater" by
members Of Her Majesty's Opera Company Mr.
Mapleson gave it again last evening at the Academy
of Music. substituting Miss Drasdil for Miss
Cary, and supplementing the Rossini sclec
ton with q miscellaneous musical programme.
The main feature OF the concert was.
of course the "Stabat Mater" which
sung with even greater degree of excellence than
attained the occasion OF it's first interpreta
tion The general improvement was great, the
minor faults which have heretofore beon noted
markedly reduced, that it is only just say, to
all concerned in the matter. that the 'Stabat
Mater" sung last night. was the most
perfect Interpretation of the work that has
been had in America. This opinion must not
include u comparison between Miss Cary and Miss
Drasdil. The verdict would have been the Same
had either Of these excellent artists sung last
evening. and the favorable criticism refers to the
rendition of the work whole. aud not to any
individual voice The solos were all ad-
mrably done. the chorus much better. was
truer and prompter than before. and the orchestra
which formerly was inclined to be overpowerful In
many passages. altogether satisfactory III yes
terday's programme.
AZ the delivery OF the various numbers has been
considered at length in the HERALD on previous
occasion only to those in which Miss Drasdil
specially interested need reference now be made.
Uhn dnn NJ nQf Nag a trrant
deal of taste. the voices OF the soprano and
contralto bleuding most harmoniously and bring
ing out forcibly the beauties OF the compo-
sition. The difficulties of the music were
admirably met and tho errors were but few.
Miss Drasdil inclined to clip the short notes in
the solo, which detraoted from the repose or dig
nifty of the passage. and both OF the ladies, i'll the
earlier concerted phrses failed to follow the CON-
posers wishes as to light and shade But
even these iauits were not so strongly marked
rs to become radical blemishes, ana mention of
their existence merely necessary careful con-
sideration of the duo. The finale was finely done,
and the entire duo warmly and justly appauded.
Miss Drasdil's particular effort was in her solo.
"Fac ut portem," in which her medium and lower
notes came out with peculiar richness OF
and it really . most meritorious
performance it bear a few remarks as to the
bars Gao ut portem, were delivered with great
breadth and feeling and in superb voice. but the
effect was Weakened immediately atterward by
the thin and "tnny'' quality OF the sharp
the word paSsionis. The sustained note
which follows, aud the final phrase very
well sung. the concluding notes coming out in
grand style. The "Ob amorem fii" would have been
very effective but for the hatting the first note.
The words preeated twice atterward. ana where
the second repetition occurs the notes above the
staff excellently given. but the passage which
follows was carelessly phrased and was unsatisfac-
| tory. The cadenzs fine bit of vocalsm. 1t
| not sung as the composer wrote it. and faulty
change of vowel in the last bar marred OF its
effects; bu. Notwithstanding these drawbacks it
brilliant effort and produced good results.
storm of applause greeting Miss Drasal as she con-
Part second gave the audience a view Of signor
Arditi's face, the renowned conductor facing the
auditorium to lead the band .!, through his
"rInegnue," dainty composition which he
style and iur Of charming little musical con-
trass, which the orchestra brought out admirably.
| To watch Arditi lead his band, and observe his
methods. is to receive lesson in STYLE and it gives
one an insight into the real his success as
| conductor-his extraordinary attention to those
| under his baton and a constant endeavor
instl into his musicians playing. by gesture and
word, his own conception OF the composers inten-
| tions. Were absolutely deaf good idea of the
music being played by his orchestra could be gained
by merely watching the earnest face and ready baton
/ of the Jealous conductor. .re -
/ Nine. Ambre sang Gounod's "Ave Maria" very
WE'LL delivering with considerable skill the intro
| ductory bars leading up to. the fiat. which she
managed to sustain fairly, but not with great deal
| Of power She has good conception Of this COM
| position Of Gounod's, and while she docs not do
| anything extraordinary in it sho does not do any
| thing, from end to end with which serious fault
could be found. She a little abrupt.
| it might be said on the short notes. and
| there little hitch on the note accompanying
| the last syllable Of the word Benedicta" but the
selection ell that well done and very credts
BILE to the singer. Her voice was sustained most adj
| inirably by the orchestra. to which was added
piano and organ accompaniment. d.,
The chorus work was good, but called for no spe-
| cial comment. 'l hn ,LfH0
| Herr Behrens airs were sung In thorough good
TASTE and were heartily appreciated and appauded
| by the large audience. ..r,.
| Tn. orchestra concluded the programme with the
| hackneyed Mendelssohn wedding March," played
| in most finished manner. 1t deserved recogni-
tion from the house, but the people hurried out in
.'doubie-quck" style. only American audience
| can. when 1t takes the notion to bolt for
| the street cars. The occasion reminded one
Of the old story of the congregation that melted
away, under the effects of long sermon, until no
left but the sexton. who, finally despairing
of there being any conclusion to the discourse, laid
the keys the chaucel rail- apoogized for the inter-
| ruption and said to the preacher:-"When you get
through, just lock up, won't youY :. .-
Arditi played manfully to the end of the march
and long after the building was deserted. No ap-
pause followed. and. turning in his seat. he dis
covered that his ungrateiul audience had gone. aud
he was left to lock up.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-GILMoRE's SUNDAY
.5rr. EVENING CONCERT. uql
An unusually largo Sunday evening audience oc-
cupied the Grand Opera House last night. and the
programme was In every way worthy OF the occa-
sion. Mr.. Gilmore has the happy faculty Of select
ing both music and musicians adapted to
the popular taste. and the fact that the
frequent encores necessitated the proongation
Of the performance until after eleven o'clock
in itself illustrates the success which he has
achieved With the artistic work Of the band tho
public are already familiar. and no comment Is
necessary. It rendered the overture Kreutzers
might in Granada. gems from Meyerbeers operas.
including the famous "shadow song" from Denorah,
the Turkish march and Chinese march by Fanculli,
played by the band for the first time. Mr..
Alfred Pease. tho pianist, received no less than
three recalls and well deserved them. Signor
Lberati and Mr.. j. Levy. the cornetists ike
wise encored. Both played Mt their best. and the
listing rivalry between the two artists evidently
appreciated by the audience. Miss Ethel Howe sang
with much grace the air and variations from the
Carnival OF Venice, and also recalled. arousing
the greatest enthusiasm OF the evening" from both
audience and band. by her marvellous execution
and the with which she dwct. not merely
in the region of the high Cs. but ascended to the
altitude Of +. Her notes In this register IN their
hageolet-like character are simply marvellous.
With . stronger voice. less mechanical method
and larger sympathy she would make