The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1879-01-29

IL IhE sdtENUELsS0hS= =QUISTETTEy tSJUB--A
TRIUMPH IN THE, ART OF MusIC.-H the de-
light derived by those present from the.
second gpnd concert given by the Mendels-
sohn Qninfette Club at Mozart Hall last eve
ming be commensurate with the pleasure it
afforded the writer OF this notice TO see SO
brilliant an assemblage OF our citizens
gathered together in acknowledgement OF
true meritand genuine worth, they were the
recipients OF qualification it IL not often
mans portion to enjoy. E.
Fauit-fndfiIg Is sometimes INDUCED in
through a misc0nception OF criticism yet
every Just critic has his standard OF excel:
lence, and there may be degree Of prof.
cheney which deties criticism. Such was to
|us the perfection oil last nights perform
ance that no room for criticism is left, and
II our praise and discrimination could but
do Justice to the merits of the occasion we
should be satisfied. -
The Quintette, every member Of which is
a thorough artist, and two of whom are
masters OF at least two instruments, unite
in such perfect time and accord as to pro-
luce melody that is simply raptufous. They
gave to the opening overture from evil
liam Tell P' depth OF feeling and beauty
Of expression we little dreamed Of, and we
could scarcely conceive within the power OF
so limited a number OF musicians. To our
mind (and doubtless many will differ with
us)5 the finest execution OF the evening, all
things considered, was Sehnbert's "Tema
Con Yariazoni," from the quartette, in D
minor. There was in this q beauty OF
shading and uniqueness OF Interpretation
the perfection of artistic skill.
| : The solos on hute, clarinet, 'cello, and vio-
lin were superb and marvels in execution.
Indeed, throughout the entire entertain
ment the violin OF Mr.. Bernard Listeman
was preeminent for beauty OF tone, and,
by turns, delicate and spirited expression.
His execution OF Witches Dance" by
Paganini, was a masterpiece, and IN it he
brought out the king of instruments in all
its varied and surprising powers. He
was most enthusiastically encored, as was
also Mr. Hennig for his wonderful 'cello
solo by Servas, and Mr.. Hcindl for
his charming and surprising execution
! OF Briccialdi's Grand, Fantaise" fer
| flute. The last-named gentleman possesses
q power of tripple-tongning and rapid
| passes from the highest to the lowest tones
| OF his instrument that seems almost mas!-
cal, presenting at times TO the ear three dis
tinct notes at the same interval. Yet we
were better pleased with the more measured
| tones when the notes were brought out
J with such inexpressible sweetness.
Mr.. Ryan is a master OF the clarinet, and
that is something we seldom hear. Some
men can execute most wonderfully. but few
can thoroughly govern this unruly instru-
ment.
With the singing OF Mrs. Knowles the
audience were delighted. She was encored
each time she appeared, and for her beauti-
ful rendition of Benedict's song, "The
Bird that Came in Spring." gave forth her
best effort in chaste, unaffected, and
charming execution OF the "Last Rose oi
Summer"
We are sorry the Quintette have concluded
their brief engagement here. and will wei
come them with pleasure whenever they
youchsafe us visit.