New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-01-04
MUSIO-THE DRAMA.

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memory Of 0overnM Seymour.
MUSIO-THE DRAMA.
AT THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC.
Tho second Brooklyn concert BY the Damrosch SYM
phony orchestrs took place last night In tho Academy
Of Music There was better attendance than st the
first concert and tho orchestral part Of tho programme
was IN improvement on the previous occasion, ~
though in other respects tho concert fell below the
merit Of It's predecessor Frsuloin Ans Der Ohio and
Herr Elmblsd who took Herr Won Mllde's place, as
sisted. Frsulein Aus Dor Ohio was heard In tho
Lsxt fat concerto, and Herr Elmblsd in two songs.
which did not add to tho enjoyment Of the evening
Tho programme was: SScherzo' (Ognel and An
dante CON Moto,s two movements from tho Irish
Symphony BY @. villiers Stanford: Concerto In =
aats List; waits movement from tho -Fsntasue
Symphony Berlios: overture. "oberon,' Weoery
BarcaroIlo,s "A Night In Lisbon" Saint saensS
3Toreador and Andulusian,' RubeStein: ana IN
Procession of tho Gods" from "RhoIngold, Wagner.
There was some variety in tho orchestral numbers
Mr. Damrosch boldly took the bull BY tho horns, -
to speak, in dIversfying HIS work BY presenting 1--WE
numbers of now work, the Irish SYMPHONY - A
openinR number II the two movements nom INN
symphony, heard for the first time In this COUNTY,
last night, are good samples OF tho entire wora,
to be hoped that Mr. Stsnfords composition VIII 500
last night spoke well for tho composer and promises
enjoyable addition to symphony Pg Iva"
and at times poetic ideas occ ssionally hne thougn'S
and seldom anything trivial Tho Irish spirit 81 rss
little attenuafed- Tho orchestraton seemed to %
pretty well balanced
arollo" and Rubenstein's piece suggestive Oh
Spanish student orchestras seemed to nd much favor
with the audience. Fraulein Aus Der Ohio receives
the strongest Endorsement Of the evening and though
sho did not play with Is much refinement as USUAL
much skill IL technca ally and Mr. Damrosch kept hi:
men with her In tho closest accord herr Ed1o .s,
seemed to BE- ut OF form a. a. sor ms AID not please
LAST NIGHTS MUSIC.
Master Hoffman, was In splendid humor and condI-
ton for his at the Metropolitan Opera House
last night and delighted fine audience despite tho
fact that the accompaniment Of the orchestra in Beet
boven's first concerto far from satisfactory The
fact that Mr.. Damrosch gave his second concert IN
brooklyn mpeled Mr. Neuendorf to put up with an
orchestra gathered together for the OCCASION anu INC
musicians played II without rehearsal Young
Hofnanns performance Of the concerto was exquisite,
and In gigne by Bach, pastOrae by scariati, ana
the brilliant but trivial etude by Ravina, which no
has played several times he exhibited technical SIKH
that was fairly bewilderIng His other number was
Lysbetg's Fantasia on themes from Don Giovanni
for two pianofortes In which he was assisted by MY
father Three matinees have been arranged for Jann-
seats will begin ON Saturday, January Ia
The second concert Of tho Philharmonic CUB, AZ
Chickerng Hall, offered pleasing novelty In tbs pecu-
liar department of chamber music cultivated by tho
club in the shape Of divertimento for two viohhss
VIOLA iute cello and double bass composed by Fried
rich Gernshelm. The sextct was composed ior the
sclub not yet published, and this occasion was
PLAYED for the first time In public. 1t contains four
movements of which the first two andante and
vivace specimens of fluent writing with grace
fnl and agreeable melodies. BESIDES this novelty tho
club flute omitted heard In the familiar quintet
op ia by Schubert which derives its titIc Forellen,
from an admired song of the composers, In which Mr.
Mills played the pianofore, and In the two middle
movements of Svendsen's first quartet Mrs. Gramm
sang songs by Brahms, Jansen and schubert
FRAU RAABE'S WARN w LEONE.
Frau Hedwig Nemann Raabe received warm
welcome on Monday night at the Star Theatre, when
dressed as the country girl Of Dorf und stadt7 she
made her first appearance on the American stage.
IL took but worry short time TO prove that Tho reputa-
ton which she enjoys In Germany Is well deserved
Frau Raabe is admittedly no longer young and IL 10
all the more TO her credit that she so successfully
ovorcomes this obstacle. She In tho fullest sense
of the word comedian, for she has humor and pathos
equally at command Her figure Is decidedly mature
but her bright blue eyes and pleasant fair face mako
up attractive personality There IS also much
charm In her voice, which she with admirable art,
being able to make tho apparently slightest sound
travel all over the auditorium. In tho variety,
grace and meaning Of her byplay Frau Raabe 10
especially noteworthy.
" Dorf und Stadtr Is well known ~ American
audiences, versions Of 1t having been played by
Maggie Mitchell and Nine. Jsnlsh under the naule VI
Lorler and LeOnOre." 1t tells tho story of
country girl whom Q travelling artist loves and mar
rics. lie takes her to age city, and as be rises In
lis profession, his wifo prOvncalisms jar more and
more upon him. Only after both have borne and
suffered much docs he learn fully to appreciate her
true worth. the simple girl Of the prologue, Frau
Raabe gave delightful picture of rustic shynoss and
modesty, pernlcatcd by spice OF coquetry.
Tho In which she tells her fathe- that her love
has been won. alter first making him put out the light
so that he might not her c0nfsi0n was exQustely
played In later her BETRAYAL Of sorrow and
suffering Informed with depth and truth thai
brought tears to many ewes In tho audience. Frau
Raabe may he set down as having made an undoubted
success, the progress of which duly pnnctuaed by
the presentation Of tho apparently inevitable baskets
of flow and numerous recalls.
The supporting company Is far above tho average
Herr Ranzenberg played the husband with considerable
than would DO admired In an English speaking actor.
Ottlie Genee who has maj aged many German COM
panics In various parts of this country. was anus
ing old woman and had capital foil In Gustav kobcr,
a genuinely funny low comedian who enacted het
husband
Tonight "A Drop Of Poison will DO played.
GUS WILLIAMS IN A NEW PLAY.
Gus Williams. who IS modesly designated In MS PER-
Torrance tho prince Of comedians appeared at the
Grand Opera House on Monday in his now piece Kcp-