The New York herald., 1879-02-09
AMUSEM ENTS.

ACADEMY OF MusIc-FoURTH PHILHARMONIC
CONCERT.
The programme of the concert of the Philharmonic
Society given the Academy Of Music last evening
did not differ from that of tho public rehearsal Of
the preceding day The audience not large and
yet, by reason of the more careful practice
by the orchestra. the several works interpreted
were rendered with improved smoothness and grace.
and more enjoyed. The remark is particularly
applicable to the symphony in ID by Tschaikowsky.
which is evidently destined to improve on acquaint
and to reflect favoraby the artistic judgment
that induced its choice. Each of the four movements
admits Of the finest instrumental effects, but the
third. tho andante eegiaco. is that
hibits the breadth of expression which tests
musical organization and develops its
best work. In the rendition of the symphony last
night there little that did not deserve praise.
The shading was as nearly perfect as thorough
artists could make it. and. taken altogether.
the effect was that of fine tonepocm-
. Meissonier in melody Mme Helm played
stronger than before in giving Schuinanns concerto
in minor and yet failed TO make the impression
that might attend her performance il she were not
hampered by overpowerng instrumental surround
ings. She is undoubtedly excellent and highly
cultivated artist. and will be heard to advantage
under other and moro favorable conditions. The
Mendelssohn symphony in opened the perform
ance. and its four movements were admirably given
and well received by the critical portion or the
audience.
THE STOCK EACHANGE GLEE CLUB CONCERT.
Such audience as is seldom seen in any place Of
amusement in this city the Academy Of Music at
the height OF the opera season assembled last even
ing in Chickering Hall the occasion Of the second
concert Of the Stock Exchange Glee Club Admission
was had only by invitation, and one would have been
surprised entering the outer door to find the box
ce closed and one in attendance to sell tickets to
the vulgar herd" But the entertainment strictly
private and only the friends of the performers
present when the first note struck. Silk and
broadcloth were pretty much the only materials to
be seen, evening dress being by almost
every lady and gentleman in the house.
Those of the gentler sex who did not ap-
pear with uncovered heads pretty generally
white bonnets. which frightened up the
auditorium wonderfully. Not dozen seats up stairs
and down unoccupied, while many gentlemen
were gathered about the doors leading to the
and behind the Nor the concert unworthy
of such gathering Several of the singers lay
claim to voices that would not be out of
place the professional stage. and in the various
places in which they heard last night the har.
nony exquisite. The clubs first concert
given the 2Oth Of April last. just before Easter.
and the impression produced by that effort fully
other The names of the tenors are:-M.
X. Hamilton. DR., W. II. Shelton. DR.. Frank
Setback; bassos. Rudolph Keppler, Joel Parker, r. H.
Halstead, W. I. Gurnee Jr., W. E. Strong and A. q.
Wood. Mr. Wood is president Mr.. Parker secre-
tary, and Mr.. Harding treasurer. Mr. q. f. Aiken is
the conductor of the club. which was reinforced last
evening by Miss Beebe. soprano, and Mr.. J. Will
The concert opened with Zolner's rollcking "Rhine
Wine Song" which showed the mettle of the club and
put every one who was disposed to be critical into
the best of humors. Then. by way OF contrast,
Barnby's beautiful lullaby, Sweet and Low"
arranged to Tennyson's words This was so
exqusitey rendered as to cali for a ' repetition.
Schumanns Wanderers Song" gave Mr.. Shelton
an opportunity to display his voice in a tenor solo.
md he iy1n fhp hat
he was recalled and sang Spring has Newly Como
to Greet U.s. by Mosenthal. The house in
to the Tars' song by Hatton, which was
sung by the entire club. Health to the Fair
which Miss Beebc stepped upon the stage. and was
warmly received Two dainty pieces by Rubnstein,
that the singers well-trained soprano had to be
heard in third-Molloy's Jamie" But the fea-
ture of the programme-at least the feature which
chorus, by r. (ienee entitled IAN Italian Saad Of
which the following the first two verscs:--
ass s4ns Sss. ss s.s's s..s sss P'iaS
ninc crescendo. stringendo pia mosso linforzando.
Reci,ativo;, Dio! CeIo coiorAInral 10 sremo!
piaccre. cola parte, fermsta
Mr.. Shelton mastered the words with the ease of
a native. and his fellow singers supported him
nobly. When the concluding .Felcital Fine dell
Opera! came the house filled with laughter,
and long continued storm of applause
showed that the salad had made success
full appeal to the palate of the audience 1t
had to be given again in its entirety. The
second part of the entertainment opened with Abts
spring song. and when the last verse had been re-
peated Miss Beebe and the club sang 20 World,
Thou art wondrous Fair, by Hitler. Mr.. Keppler's
singing OF the Evening Star" from rannhsuser,
was followed by 1.-The Flagon's Chime" encore
Then the club sang Tranquil and Peaceful" by
F1emming and Miss Bcebe gave Bishops arrange
ment to IBID me Discourse" The next piece was
Marschner's Freedom of Song" by the club and
scarcely had the last notes ceased to echo through
the hall when the audience made its way into
nioonlit streets which tor q considerable distance
were lined with carriages.