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The brightest star among the cornet
players Of the world, ]. Levy, made
bis initial appearance before 4 very
large and highly apprsciativs audi
ence At Estival Park last night. The
weather was lovely, the park beautiful
and the surroundings were all that
could be desired. Indeed, the great
artist expressed himself highly fat
tered by his reception, and said that,
though he had played before hosts Of
people in Paris, London, Berlin and
other great cities of Europe, also in
Australia, Sandwich Islands, and,
indeed, all over the world,
yet he had never performed
before handsOmer, dressier or a
more cultivated audience than assem-
bled at Esrival on this occasion. 1t
was greeting to- be remembered in
deed. The programme Of the evening
included thirteen numbers, eleven be-
ing set down for Arnold's band,
strengthened by several players from
New Orleans, and two for Mr.. Levy
on the cornet. Many of the selections
were new to people here, and
all were we'll performed, several elicit
ing applause from the audience. A
French hymn, entitled "Les Ra-
meaux," by Faure, and the seventh
number on the programme, was the
piece announced as the first cornet
solo for Mr.. Levy. As soon as be
stepped to the front and touched his
lips to the mouth piece of the cornet,
sending out a few round, full tones,
il was evident that he was an
unrivaled master of the instru-
ment, and that his heralded skill
had not been overrated. He
continued to pour forth his magical
notes, which seemingly jumped like
zigzag lightning along the scale, now
sounding soft and sweet, like strains
from an Holian harp, then rising
stronger and stronger, but always full
Of melody and in harmony with the
author, until they echoed back from
unknown distances, and all the while
adding musical variations full of taste
aud expression. The audience was
enraptured and testified their enthus-
iasm by round after round
of applause. In response he returned
and performed "Du Du," and for the
second encore he played Hearts
Bowed Down." from Balfe's "Bohe-
milan Girl" both in the most admira-
bic manner. At his next appearance
in the third part, he performed Sweet
Sixteen" waltz, followed for the first
encore by Nearer My God to Thee, >
the second by the sailor air Nancy
Lee" the third by the Scotch
selection Mary of Argyle"
aud next by the Bonnie Blue
Flag" or really 1.-THE Irish haunting
Car" with variations. All were sue
cessfully rendered, the audience was a
success, the artist ditto, and the whole
entertainment a most pleasing success.
At the concert this afternoon Levy
will, by request, repeat his Sweet
Sixteen" waltz selection, also play
from Ambrose Thomas "Mignon,'
"Elle ne Croyait Pas, one Of bis most
charming solos. To night he per.
forms the Levy. athan Polka -
and Meyerbeer's Robert tot que
Jaime" from the famous
opera Robert lie Diable." This latter
selection is regarded by all lovers OIL
good music as a very beautiful as we'll
as a difficult aria, and has long been a
favorite with fine vocal artists. MIR. Levy
created q furore by his performance o.
this selection at New Orleans, where
it fell upon appreciative ears. Hi
concerts tomorrow afternoon anC
night will mainly comprise sacred
airs.
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