The Portland daily press., 1890-12-01

TO tn6m TO come In then ne quickly turns TO
the brass, but, like flash, wheels and waves
to the harp, plays few bars on his own
violin, drops his bow, beckons to the clari-
nets, and so the piece goes on, the maestro
seemingly omnipresent in every part of his
orchestra. At the beginning of the concert,
as he takes his stand, his musicians rise and
do not seat themselves until he has moarted
the platform. There are no delays, at
either the commencement or close, of num-
Der. AS soon as he takes the stand the baton
Is lifted, the music begins, and the last note
has hardly been played before he has taken
his seat. The nearest approach to his style
of conducting we have ever seen was that OF
the lamented Julien who, over thirty years
ago was the rage, as Strauss is now.
The orchestra led by Mr.. Strauss at the
concerts was composed Of about forty men.
1t is absurd to compare it with those of the
Theodore Thomas and Boston Symphony.
1t Is simply band employed to play dance
music, and other light compositions When
1t attempts anything else it is at sea. In
Vienna 1t numbers about hundred men.
In the chorus and march from "Tannhauser"
the brasses were noisy and strident, the
Schubert serenade lacked feeling and appre-
citation. But when 1t came to dance music
then the band was at home. We heard the
Pizzicato Polka played much better by the
Theodore Thomas Orchestra at City Hall.
October 18th. 1870. even If it was written by
Strauss, and If the brother of the composer
did lead his own band Saturday night when
1t was again given. But it was we'll played
on this occasion and 1t gained an encore. So
with the "Blue Danube" which was recog-
nized by the audience with burst of APP
plause-but the Strass band showed a
wonderful adaptability to change of tempo,
under the wizards bow, which is great
feature of their music. Then again what
fire the band puts into their polkas and
galops. 1t is the rush of division of caval-
ry on the battle field. The sounds from the
BALI waltz was exquisitely played, and set
feet moving and heads bobbing. Two of the
daintiest and most charming selections, were
"Once there was a maiden fair" old English
ballad, arranged by Strauss, played in the
afternoon, and the Gounod entr'a "The
Dove" given in the evening.
The audience was exceedingly demonstra-
tive and Herr Strauss very accommodating.
About every number was encored. Whether
the band Strauss leads is the Vienna band,
or part of it, is of little consequence, so
long as the great conductor is satisfied with
it, authorizes it to be called his, and by
means of it gives his own. and the compost
tions of his family, with so much taste and
spirit.
HONEST HEARTS AND WILLING HANDS.
Such Is the name of the piece in which
John l.. Sullivan will make his bow at Port
land Theatre Wednesday evening. ''Eidda,',
the lady critic Of the New York Tribune
says:
II went to Niblo's Theatre last night, not
to see Honest Hearts and Willing Hands,
particularly, or Duncan B. Harrison, but 1
will confess it. l went to see John L. Sulli-
van. l went prepared to be horribly bored,
highly amused. All day long had been
talking In rather confused way about pugi-
listic brntes and dramatic art. and before
the curtain rose had mentally written in
Vulnerable criticisms, cutting to pieces the
entlre puglllstic aud dramatic profession.
The company supporting him is an unusual
~ excellent one. strong individually and col
lectively. MIR. Duncan b. Harrison assumed
the leading role of John Daily with great
power. he is indeed, an earnest actor
John l.. Sullivan as James DAILY. the black
smith. made beau ideal knight of the forge
and bellows. The music incidental to ire
play was charming especially the lang
Clang! quartette, nagni6cently sung by the
Casino Quartette Club. the duet Sham
rocks and Kisses and the Irish ballad.
'Norah DAILY, with quartette chorus accom-.
paniment. The music was all written by
Mr.. Harrison and reflects great credit on
him.
EMMA EAMES,
The following is the New York Trlbune's
special regarding Miss Emma Eames's APP
pearance Ia London
Miss Eames. the American prima donna,
OF the Grand Opera, Paris, was heard for the
1rst time In London Monday evening, at
Lady Ardilaun's concert In Carleton House
Terrace. She arrived from Paris at o. m
and was met at the station by note saying
that Nine. Melba was ill, and would she take
her place. She appeared at IL In Lady Ardi-
laun's drawing room, which was crowded
with smart people-an absolute stranger.
Five minutes later she had London reputa-
ton: Her voice, her presence. and her
method captivated this critical company;
London had fresh sensation to talk about,
and Miss Eames woke on Tuesday morning
aware that she had conquered Lew world,
or at least new island"
ORGAN RECITAL.
Minor G. Baldwin, who is to give the organ
recital at the Church Of the Messiah next
Thursday evening, is said to be zone of the
finest living performers on that instrument
in America" New York critics speak in
terms of the highest praise of his manipula-
tions of the organ, as we'll as of his arrange
ment and composition of the most beautiful
melodies. Miss Carrie Dana Chase will
also read two of her best pieces on that &C.
casion. Tickets are now on sale at Chand-
ler's music store.
NOTES.
Get your seats at Stockbridge's now for
the Stoddard series and for Stanley's lecture.