New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-11-13
TWO FAMOUS MUSICIANS.
THEY WILL MAKE AN EXTENDED VISIT
HERE.
TALKS WITH sARAsATE, THE v1oL1NIsT, AMI
d, ALBERT, THE PIANIsT-sKEroHns
OF THEIR CAREERS.

OF THEIR CAREERS.
Among tho passengers on board the steamer Ems
which arrived yesterday, were the Vlohhist senior
Pablo Sarcastic and the pians;s Eugene DAibert and
Nine. Berthe Marx. They were met al the pier by
Henry f. Abbey and score OF the spanish citizens
of NewYork who wished to welcome thear great coun
tryman The voyagess were driven to the Hotel
Normande 10 rest short time before reception was
given to them at the office Of Mr. Abbey.
"Indeeds said Senior ssrasate. speaking to a
Tribune reporter al have not had time to recover
from my seasickness yet, but my am'aoie disposition
Will probably carry through He spoke In Eng
llsh Of which he Is perfect master, and IN French
which he speaks as well as a Partisan. This is my
second visit TO America he said MY first tour
was made twenty years ago, when
was but twcnty-four years Of age expect now
TO find many changes. I was with Patti
and Nilsson at that time and visited Philadelphia and
Boston, But the musical facilities were then com
paratively few and was obliged 10 play without an
orchestra II is different matter to-day. and ex
meet during this long tour Of five six months to have
experiences widely different from those OF that day
Last year I played usual almost every where !
average about 100 concerts every twelve months
have Just closed engagement al st. James's Han
in London, having been there for about three weeks
During the summer remained for the most part al
Paris where now make my home
scnor sarasates career has been brilliant from the
first He was born at Panplous, Spain, in 1874. the
son OF IN the Spanish army, and ne began
using the bow at four and a half years. queen lsa
bella attracted by his talent caused him TO be seht
10 Paris where he introduced 10 Auber, inc a.
rector of the Conservatory His success was at once
assured and he first appeared IN England at ne
CRYSTAL Palace London. in 1861. Since then he has
played at every capital and court of Europe HIS
titles and decorations numerous among DINERS
being that of Excellency from the Queen OF SPAIN
For D. Albert this IS the first trip TO America
Despite his trumphs he is one Of the most MODEST Oh
men Clad in the gray green costume of the German
foresters Yesterday with the simple hearty manners
~ the Southern German few who did not know MN
uouh have recognized him as the great pupil OF
1iszt Although born scotchman, he prefers 10
spcal. Corman America he said, " is almost the
only ricat country WHEN have not visited, ana All
extremely glad to come shall see much Oh IT, 'oo'
as we intend TO spend considerable time In Candua'
the far Vest and Mexico. am rather spoleu a 10
natural scenery, however, as am resident % Els
enach Thurngia the midst Of some OF the oVehes'
scenery IN the world and live almost under ue
V-artburc where Luther translated the BDle nave
hrnuri nv wife with me, as wished her 20 see 'he
country also She once on the stage al "elna'
have been as active usual during the
short part of the season which taSseu
while was in Europe spent three n MeeE Concerts Of
the famous Philharmonic orchestra Al'er may i
went to Madrid fulfilled my engagement, anu theh
met the shin at southampton TO depart for New
York. l shall enjoy my stay, feel sure. ,. Ca.
Fugen Charles D'Abert was born IN GIasg9"' eoG P
land in s64, and is not yet twenty-sA. Iie - I
son OF an officer in the French army "hoSe WIZ
removed TO scotland. Young ID Albers genius lnahi W.
fes ted itself at an early age. Az the lnNIttpn "a va
Richter he went 10 Vienna when a mere Tag an.
stndeA subsequently, with List in Welmar MaStet
s9f caIled him The Young Tausig. in alluslon to his
extraordinary technique. His overtuTei T
was played al the Richter concert in VIENNA " Ie0I'
a. was also his symphony in L. opus 4. IN lSoo' y
string uuartette Of his composition was also gwen az
Vienna last winter, and dramatic overture az tne
,oStiral AT Cologne I'm 1887. lie IS az present en-
Gagged In the composition of a grand opera. ne Is
mus not only a great performer but also compose
~ no mean merit. He made his first appearance al
Vienna, and has since played in all the great cities
OF the Continent.