The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-18
THE FESTIVAL CONCERTS.
Yesterdays Performances at tho New
Memphis Theater.

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Memphis Theater.
The concerts given at the New Memphis
Theatcr by the Festival Concert organization
under the direction Of Mr. Carl Zarmhn, ex-
occdcd, In point OF excellence, all expccta-
ton. The soloisls-Emma Juch, jules Pc
ROTH, Adele Aus der ohe, Thcrcse Herbert.
Forester Helene Won Docnhof, Giuseppe
Campanari. Victor Herbert and Max Bcndix
were reinforced by an orchestra Of forty
pieces. II Is a splendid aggregation. The
promise OF the management was more than
fulfilled. There Is no organization com
parable with Il In merit now be.
fore the American public and there
have been no such demonstrations Of APP
plauso heard In a Memphis theater for many
q day rs were evoked by some Of the soloists
yesterday afternoon and last night. The
sensation Of the afternoon was the piano
performance OF Miss Adele Aus der Ohc.
When she appeared 10 play Lists Concerto
In y Flat, the spectators saw young ilaxen-
haired woman. OF modest domcanor aud with
face that spoke Of intense feeling. She
played without notes. II took but an In
slant for the audience 10 realize that an
artist Of phenomenal capacity was at
the instrument such marvellous
touohl II could be really believed
that Miss Aus der ohc had had List for
teacher, for there came 10 the mind at once
the extraordinary manual force aud dexter
iiy oi that great master Of Instrumentation.
Viewed from the standpoint Of a merely
physical demonstration, Il was amazing, but
when there were revealed rare intelligence
Of Interpretation and a fcrvcnt sympathy
that at times grow into a very passion Of
emotion, wonder became rapturous ad.
mimtion. Though the composition re-
quircd the full resources OF the orchestra
ia forlls.imo. Miss Aus der ohc
maintained the command. There was
whirlwind Of applause when she concluded,
aud she Was recalled again aud again by way
of compliment Sgnor CampannH and
Madame Herbert. Forester worr the vocal
soloists nj the matinee, the former singing
Fimro's well.known aria In The barber OF
Seville" aud the latter "rcurc Halle" from
Tannhauscr. Campanari's baritone was very
agreeable and was notable for the force and
dcdniicncss Of his notes. Madame Herbert
Forester l. an artist who sings with
German vlgor and honesty. hor voice being
Of grand compass aud powcE She came Ia
Tor a large share ,ol tho honou Of the occa.
sion. aud In a duo with Campanari. from
.sThc FLYING buchanan revealed her superb
dramatic quality. Tho most interesting
WORK of the orchestra In the afternoon, was
the performance Of the 'nndantc' and
finale" OF BccthoVcns Fifth symphony.
aud Il was marked by great careful exc
eutlon aud that discrimination which
tells Of competent leadership. Tho night
concert brought TO the boards Miss Emma
Juch. whom everybody In Memphis adorcs,
aud sIgnor rcroiiL Miss Juch showed the
s.mo high cxcollcnccs which won for her
the unsintcd favor OF 90, public ON q former
occasion Her reception was very cordial.
signor Pcrotii sang di,.ncly. Ills tenor Is
purc aud most mclodious. and his vocaliaa.
ton characterized by rare car and accuracy
lie took high c In passage IRON III Trova.
tore" apparently without effort. The
achievement was greeted BY thundcrs
Of applause. and The audience made
him know by half q dozen re-.
calls that he hal put the housc into an
ecstasy OF delight Mis- Won Docnhon also
sang and proved herself thorough artist.
She was repeatedly recalled. aud the audi.
cnce dcslsicd whrn sht intimaiod a compul.
sorry negative. Mr., Norbert cello, and Mr.
Bcndix, violin, werc also given opportunity