Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-01-20

dent in the Brahms variations and the Chopin
Ballade. The variations were too slow, and
their wonderful rhythmic effects blurred and
lost, to say nothing of lack of power and clear
ness. If necessary, other pieces should be
chosen which, If less difficult, would be more
effective.
Meanwhile music is too great subject for
any one man, and while there are many good
players there are remotely few good composers.
Mr. Nevin's past success in light music and
the prevalent beauty in this trio strongly urge
the adoption of composition as his speciality
until further experience gives further ground
for judgment. THE ANALYST.
Yes, Mr.. ANALYST" you are right in your
final remark at least. Composition is certainly
Mr.. Nevin's forte. This has been already
proven by the repeated editions through which
anumber of the young composers songs and his
Sketchbook have passed; By the more than cor
dial reception of certain of his works at Bech-
STEMS in Berlin, and at the Manuscript Club,
OF Boston; by the fact that Theodore Thomas
has commissioned him to orchestrate his
Doris; Pastorale," for his next regular con-
cert at Chickering Hall. 1t has been proven so
clearly that Mr.. Nevin himself has long since
decided his course in that direction and de-
voted himself chiefly to study and practice
therein. Mr.. Nevin, therefore, may claim the
same indulgence for his piano technique that
his former master, Karl KlindwOrth, was
accorded when here last season; neither Of.
them makes his chosen career that of a con-
cert pianist and the best qualities of each must
be looked for below the superficial plane of
mere virtuosity. 1t is only just to state, also,
that Mr. Nevin has been in very poor physical
condition for some weeFs past.
Could "The Analyst" have attended rehear-
would doubtless have formed a yet better
opinion of its merits-particularly as respects
the development of the irst movement. To
many who have been heard to express desire
to hear and know more of the work, this brief
scheme of it may prove interesting. Allegro
V1vace, in + major 64 time.-First subject,
strongly rhythmical, followed by an episode Of
four measures for the strings in unison which
Is repeated by the piano and resolves into the
second subject, melodic, which is elaborated
and augmented until the first ending. After
repetition the second ending opens up still
larger and more extensive elaboration of the
second subject in canon form and afterward in
with the first subject and episode,
working up to a climax and ending in con-
tracted form of the first subject: Andante
Moderate, D fiat major, 80 bars Of piano solo in
"a time, the theme of which is then taken up
by the strings against delicate arpeggios for
piano and is worked up to new theme in A
time, which modulates into B major in the
course of gradual climax and finally returns
to the first subject, closing with an afterphrase
in A time. Intermezzo, major, 6S time
simple Scherzo form. trio in syncopated
dante Passionatd. major, 6-S time-First sub
ject melodic, working up to presto with sec
oDd subject; then free fugue on the first sub
iect. and closing with final presto
would be unfair to speak critically, since the
lady was suffering from the after effects of
acute tonsilitis. Under the circumstances her
production of any tone at ALL and her excep-
tionally skillful vocalization evidence good
method, careful study and practice as well as
courage and self-possession. Her interpreta-
tons were in the main very tasteful. Mention
should not be omitted of the fluent melod1ous-
ness and graceful accompaniment of Mr.. Car
ter's prize song, ''The Stream" In playing the
accompanilnents for his sister, Nine. Maigille,
Mr.. Carter showed sad lack of familiarity
with two or three of them, and, on the other
hand, earned commendation for his judicious
of the instrument to the voice.
as
The new organ of the Point Breeze Presby
terian Church is the first one erected in this
vicinity by the Wirsching Organ Company, of
Salem, o. The instrument cost somewhat less
than the nominal price, 81, 900, and is certainly
l large one for that money. 1t could not
De expected to equal the organs of the
older leading firms, any one of which would
ask well up toward double the sum
20 fill those specifications. The chief tonal
ire comparatively harsh, rattling and uneven
n scale. The string tones are very fair; flutes
,etter, and the s. open diapason on the Great
S the one of remarkable sorority and tense
emedied; others will be. The action is even
md responsive; the case neat and tasteful and
he inside material and workmanship appear to |
'e those of a conscientious builder.
The specification of stops is not as wisely |
lrawn as might be-this presumably the fault |
# the purchasers, not the maker. The two |
Iery similar A. flutes should not be both in the |
swell; the Great needs one of them. The |
ack of soft 81 string stop on either Great or |
jboir is painfully felt and few lesser points |
experienced organIst in planning the instru- |
nent. The full scheme is as follows: