The New York herald., 1879-02-28
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and illustrating the through excellent artists
The programme yesterday comprised the following
Plumbers -Cherubini. Luigi-Overture. Anakreon.
Scharwenka. Xaver-Concert for pianotorte. VIII
orchestra, op. 32 (new); allegro patetico, allegro
ussai allegro non tanto; pianoforte Mr.. Bernhard
Boeke mann. Grieg Edward-"At the Cloister Gate.
from Bj0rnsons "Arnljot Gelline" for soli, female
chorus orchestra aud organ; op. 2o mczzo soprano,
Miss Antonia Henne contralto. Miss Emily Winant;
female chorus from the Oratoro Society OF New
York. Berlioz, Hector-Symphony fantastique; rev.
cries. passions, u ball, scene pastorale. march
to the scaGold. walpurgis nights dream. The
pianist. Mr.. Boekelmann performed his selec-
ton with much taste. The movement "At
the Cloister Gate" which called upon
the voices of Miss Henne and Miss Winant, aud a
chorus from the Oratorio Society. with organ and
orchestral accompaniment also we'll received.
The organist, however was sadly wanting in execu-
tion time and accord. and marred what might have
been otherwise fine musical effect The principal
interest Of the occasion centred i'll the production
of the symphony Fantastique." by Hector Beroz;
first because it is strangers second because IT pre-
cedes the time of and suggestive to Wagner;
third because it is opuent with harmony and the
most attractive Instrumentation and fourth. because
inteigently illustrates romance that is described
in the most exquisite of musical numbers. 1t is said
that when Paganini heard the symphony, miserly as
he was he 20000f to Berlioz as souvenir OF his
symphony is as follows SIT composed about
the year 1929. when Berlioz was only twenty
six years OF age. SO entirely new was AZ an
fering from what then was liked and patronized
in regard to style and contents OF mnscai
compositions that the public kept SILENT awaiting
further instructions from professional criticism.
Since the first production in Paris there is
hardly one true musician in the world who has
denied it's superiority as an interesting and
poetical masterwork. 1t differed distinctly from what
was styled symphony III former times 1t was not
nf ina cic
the intention of illustrating. through music, poem,
true in its principal motive, romantic in its details
and noble in its moral purpose. This was the real
beginning of what years afterward was called "Pro-
gramme Music in Germany. Unconsciousiy moved
by his artistic ,sa instinct ' ana aided eS py ms
servant of poetry He succeeded wonderfully
in his first effort. ''The Episode in the Life OF
an Artist" represents the adventures of an imagina
tive musician. In the first part, there is passion;
the musician sees young woman who seems to
realize all that ideal perfection which he has already
preconceived, but he also her influenced by a
musical thought; the maiden haunts him continually.
The consequences are melancholy, jealousy, sorrow
and pain. The second part represents ball. In
the midst of joyful incidents the artist is perse
cuted by contending emotions The third part is a
scene in the country, and in pastorale he hears
duet in which he thinks he recognizes that his
love is answered. but there is still lingering doubt
At last of the voices OF the duet is not heard
and then follows thunder i'll the distance,
and loneliness. In the fourth part he dreams that
he driven mad by jealousy. has murdered her. and
is led to execution All this is illustrated by march
to the scaffold In the fifth movement there lis
dream OF a witch Sabbath night. in which are mingled
rejoicings at the presumed arrival of his love- de-
moniacal orgies, death, hell and satyrc
clusion. Much richness of melody is combined
with technical means. and the orchestration ex-
hbits the most striking OF brilliant effects. Robert
Schumann wrote i'll regard to this music fol-
lows:-"H / found q judgment unjust 1t
was that of Fets., saw that It was wanting in
deny Berloz his qualities-imagination invention.
originality--how could he be deaf to his
wealth of melody and harmony? l should not have
thought of opposing Fetis cleverly written rcview
had not perceived in it, besides injustice and some
an utter want for this descrip-
lion of music positive blindness to its qualities
Furthermore Schuinann writes:-"I will even say
spite of the manifold combinations into which Ber-
lioz works up small materials. that his harmony is
distinguished by such penetration and simplicity az
we only find, though certainly more thorough and
complete, in Beethoven.
The regular concert will take place tomorrow even
ing with the same programme as OF yesterday. and
the musical public will then have another opportu
nifty of enjoying the principal theme above described
In this connection is unpleasant and yet necessary
to comment the conduct of certain ladies in the
fashionable, disturb all who prefer to remain by
leaving the hall frequently at time when the rustic
Of fan or dress produces dscordant effects These
people undoubtedly have right to come and 60 as
they please, because they are subscribers; but
foreigner would call them macontents. and artist
describe them as vulgarians
ST LADRoNI" AT THE BROADWAY THEATRE
Inez 0hc Eadroni Queen). Miss Matilda Scott
M FIG "a retired green-soeer'. ''..Mr NJ W. IL L,nEara
Risoio Leader Of Ladron. Frank Badworti
Captain ihebeus Cof the Kings own Mr. j. r swinpurne
The performance of Messrs. Gilbert & Sullivan's
comic opera, 1.-The Sorcerer" was preceded ycster
day evening by pleasant and taking comic opcretta
by Sullivan entitled II Ladroni." 1t is very natu.
raj. in view of the enormous popularity won by
s.H. NJ S. Pnafore," that theatrical managers should
look up all and everything operate to which Arthur
Sullivan may have attached his musical signature
Of CT Ta1r boi
translated, signifies 'The Robbers" 81 Ladroni
is q very short and quite an amusing little work
containing a not inconsiderable number Of comic
situations and pleasing, if commonplace,
music The story is absurd enough. Mr.. 'Figg, q
retired merchant of cabbages green peas and English
garden produce. travelling for pleasure in the Italian
mountains. gets up early one beautiful morning.
Mr.. Figg had originally artistic nature. but the
green-grocery business had prevented him ever
giving way to his higher aspirations In Italy
he gets up early to go sketching; he loses
his way, and finds himself suddenly in the midst of
q camp of robbers. whose queen has just been in
formed by the grand desperate of the band that she
must marry at and give them leader. Mr..
Fgg secured and threatened with death unless he
vain that he is married. lady is espied wandering
campward, and Mr.. fIgg. now properly disguised
rs villanous looking robber. is told to make
OF course the lady turns out to be Mrs.
Figg, and the new made robber lexcellcntly
a desire to frighten his spouse compels her to give
up all her money and vauables. The scene is de-
cidedly comca one and played with rare fun.
Finally Mr.. Figg, by his wife's terror de-
cares himself and the opportune arrival Of batch
of gendarmes sent to st the members of the band
unless they consent to join the Kings army, enables
Mr.. and Mrs. Figg to get out of their difficulties and
think about returning to Apply 'Ampstead Mr. and
Mrs Figg, as represented by Mr.. Lingard and Miss
Hamilton. looked If anything too refined The char
acter of Mr. Fgg apparently intended to be played
by a comedian of the style OF Mr. Toolc in more
rough and tumble and unaspiratcd fashion. Tho
scenery was picturesque. the solos pleasing. laugh
ing chorus by the male and female members of the
Ladron band very catching. and the other choruses
lively and pleasing enough to be enjoyable The run
Of II Ladfoni," with the 'Sorcerer, is, we in
formed, TO be short one. as Miss Ada Cavcndish
makes her appearance in the theatre the 10th of
March as Rosalind.
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