The Portland daily press., 1882-02-01
MUSIC AND THE DRAMA.
cHANDnER's BAND.

CHANDELIERS BAND.
| The most enjoyable concert Portland has lis
tened to since the grand Kellogg concert, givel
| the first of the season. was that which openet
the course by Chandler's Band at City Hal
last evening. From the opening overture tt
s'Zumapa" to the familiar "Banditenstreiche'
at the close. there was not dull moment. Ih'
band never was heard to better advantage
When the Foot Guards visited Portland las
summer Mr. Chandler rather woke up his fel
low-citizens to the capabilities OF his band a
the banquet, but it was reserved for last nigh
to show what the musicians were really made of
There was a smoothness, a delicacy of shading
an equilibrium, "a tone and coloring that seemed
more like that of some foreign band than oul
own Portland people. How splendidly they at
tackled. How capitally they sustained them
selves. What precision in time. 1t was as
tonishing. This is not "taffy," to use vul
garism, but honest praise. We have Otter
heard the band play in a manner that made us
proud of them, but, as we have said before
last night they astonished us. The "Deser-
ter's March caused lots of amusement The
old idea of celebrated composer is carried
ont, the musicians gradually leaving their seats
by twos and threes, until only the base drum
mer is left
Nine. Urso displayed the same superb tech
nioue which marked her last appearance here
in concert. Not but what she was always
great player, but since her return from Am
sterdam she has developed command of her
instrument that places her among the few
great players of the world. Her pathos, her
delicacy and wonderful execution were fully
displayed in her Russian airs, Paganini's s
theme and variations for the G string from the
prayer in "Moses in Egypt" "Chanson An
dalusia" and little posthumous work OF
Wien1awski's, the two latter given as encores.
Mrs. Fanny Hawes' clear, dramatic soprano,
with its beautiful execution, making her one
of the finest singers in New England, was
heard to great advantage in the aria of Verdi s
and for an encore she responded with Among
the Mists of the Morning" She was present.
ed with an elegant floral basket and bouquet.
Mr.. Will e. Chandler showed that he possesses
gift for the clarionet by the tone and exeeu-
tion produced by him on that instrument. lie
was compelled to repeat part of his selec-
tions The qusrtette for four comets was
given with the precision and clearneSs OF a
single bugle by Messrs. Tyler, Lindall, Brooks
and Moore, and they were heartily applauded.
Mr.. Murray accompanied with excellent taste,
and Nine. Urso paid him high compliment
at the close of the concert Mr.. Chandler may
well be proud of his band, and our read ers,
who wish to get the value of their money,
should attend the remaining concerts OF the
course.
HAMLET.
An exchange says:-"Mr. Lawrence Barrett
has never played finer engagement here than
the one now affording so much pleasure to the
public and the capacity of the theatre is night
ly put to the severest test. A very powerful
performance of Hamlet was rendered last
evening. Mr.. Barrett's personation of the
young Dane has long been notable for its schol-
arly and artistic finish 1t is a very noble
study of the most complex character in the
whole range of dramatic literature. 1t is aglow
with intellect, and is represented with master
ly skill by actor who with all due Difference to
honored tradition, does not hesitate to improve
its effect by new and bold touches of originate
ty Mr.. Barrett's Hamlet was always great
performance, but his steady growth in the part
is apparent from season to season. There were
innumerable evidences of this artistic develop
ment last evening. His reading OF the sohlo-
quies were gems of elocutionary art, and there
were many new and striking bits of stage busi-
ness introduced throughout the performance.
The supporting company came ont strong last
night and its excellent capacity was undenla-
BILE. Miss Wainwright's Ophelia was well con-
sidered and we'll acted. Mr.. James reading
of the ghosts sepulchral lines was sonorous
and correct. In previous years we have com
mended Mr.. Rogers as the best Polonius ever
seen upon our stage, and that estimate still
holds good. Rich costumes and careful acces-
sores added to the general excellence of ef-
feet"
CONCERT WITH READINGS.
There will be very pleasing concert given
by Shaw's quartette at Y. M. @. A. Hall on
Thursday evening. The quartette will be as
sisted by Mr.. Lindall, the popular young cor
net player, and MIR. Seward the favorite eloeu-
ZIONIST. Tickets can be procured at Stock
BRIDGES.
K. OF P.
There will be second grand entertainment
given at Pythian Hall this evening. Gilbert's
orchestra will furnish some fine musical selec-
tions, there will be singing and speeches by
prominent members of the Order. Mr.. Seward
will read and the evening close with eight
dances. The tickets are placed at a low figure
and the hall will be filled.
NOTES.
According to the Philadelphia City Item, the
admission of Harry Bascom to the Forrest
Home for actors has been refused by the trus-
tees on the ground that there is no physician
attached to the Home, and because the eight
inmates are too old to take care of any one.