New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-04-19
THE ARION SOCIETY.

The Arion male chorus gave their annual
concert at Stenway Hall last night, when the spacious
building was crowded with tine audience. consisting
for the greater part OF those Of German fellow.
citizens who are members friends OF the society They
were offered this occasion more than commonly
interesting programme, all the numbers being
novelties. For this unusual pleasure tile auii'
ence wass indebted to the energetic young
conductor Mr.. Frank Van der Stucken. The concert
opened with suite for orchestra. entitled "iiol-
bergiana" op. 81 in G major. by Niels W. Gade This
work composed last year in honor OF the 2ootn
anniversary of the birch OF the Danish poet, Ludwig
uolDerg Q6S5-I75H. As is often the case WITH
occa.Ioual works it proved 10 be not very remarki-
bic piece of music ana one not at all compafaoe Win
the same poser's symphony in fat. YET portions
OF It, especially the Scnerzanio In F. anu the
little slow movement in minor are decidedly pretty.
The work. which was we'll played by the archestra was
followed by Bernhard SchOlEs cantata for solo Voices
male chorus and orchestra, "Das Sleges'est op % III
c. This work also was somewhat OF a disappo,n tmen,
despite OF O vigorous and effective performance on the
part OF tho male chorus OF the Arion and the
solo singers Miss Marie Groebl and MessS
Chr Fritsch, Max Heinrich and Franz Remmertz
The prucipai fault to found with II Is lack OF orr
ginsIty IN invention Most OF the thematc material
little more than commonplace, and only tenor solo
A bat rises above the level Of ordinary conventional
writing.
The principal novelty Of the evening undoubtedly
Mr. Louis MASS panoforte concerto In C-mlnor OPP ~
which was Interpreted by the composer. Inc work 10
written in the Beethoven "form" and everywhers
shows the hand OF the sklful musician in
thematical treatment and effective though DIM
cult orchestration. The second theme in E-hat OF
the first movement is extremely beautiful ana
the principal Que the slow movement In A-ha noole
aud dignl1ed this movement contains also TWO nus
canons IN strict ana good coniraptrta workman
ship The last movement exceedingly diulcut, Dut
repays trouble OF study by reason OF It's Oriahcy
aud general effectiveness The composer played II via
xiii and I'd
Concept which only the creator g'o To au inter-
pref tion OF his MI Mas received en-
tnusasucally and loudly appauded after each ot Tue
three movements OF the concerto lhe Arlon
maze chorus was hoard to advantage ia two
old Eng : madrgals by john DOwland NoJl ana
Thomas Morley 1880. which were admirably rendered
so beautiful ana sprghtly WAS the second one iauA
lied given the audience Insisted ON hearlhs y
twice. aud applsuded II even more loudly the secoua
tine than The orchestra followed WIN hooors
Fuchss Waz-suite, op. rs IN G. Originally "rtea
Tor pianoforte for four hands. and capi1aiy oIehes
hy Richard Heuberger. The suite was rhythmcsty "ei
played aud elected applause N,. and wall.
Miss Marie Groobl. VINO has an a9r.e"u.e aua
trained alto voice. heard IN Lislts
and strong song ''Do drel Llg-uuor g. Tue iutoe
GVp.ies ~ THE violin OnlIgato of when mr. h"Pp pa'c
well dsspite its many diculte-l. aud tue con9er. eIo
WIN Albert Becaers fresh and interesting heSen uaH
some :" for male chorus and orchestra