Morning journal and courier., 1890-03-18
EnxersainnenSs. THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.

The last of this season's series of concerts by the Boston Symphony orchestra was given before large audience at the Hyperion the- ater last evening. The increase in the at. tendance was due to the fact that MT. Raph- ael Josefy was announced as tho soloist. "A kings name is a tower of strength" and the advertisement of Herr Josefy's appear orchestra has received here this season. The performancss of Schumann's concerto in 4 minor by this celebrated pianist was rather disappointing. There was the wonderful technique, the most delicate of pianiesimo passages, and then fortissimo playing that suggested the prancing of spirited horses, and 1t was only technique after all. All the justly styled the apotheosis of all Schu. mann ever wrote tor the piano, was wanting The melancholy sweetness and poetical sensitiveness which true interpre- ter of the works of this master never fails to bring out were neither heard nor suggested. The author threw his whole soul into the music-the performer played it like an etude. rendered, especially the Schubert symphony and the long expected Wagner overture. It is to be regretted that Herr Nikisch has not given us more of WaRner's and Beethoven's music, but it must ba admitted that he has given us about everything else. To Herr Nikisch, to the management and to every member of the orchestra is due the thanks of our music-lovers for the series of concerts just concluded. Such an acquaintance with classical music, as can only be made by hear ing large orchestras, ought to form part of the education of everyone. No ono can hear too much good music, and no better music is given than that we have heard by the Boston Symphony orchestra.
 THE OLD HoMEsTEAD.
 Large audiences witnessed the production of the Old Homestead at Proctor's yesterday afternoon and evening. The play lacks great deal by the absence of Denman Thomp- son but his place Is quite acceptably filled by Archie Boyd. James E: Dean as Cy we'll received and deserved the applause which their careful acting evoked. A re- markable feature of the entertainment is the singing. The young ladies in the cast are all deserving of special mention. The scenery and stage effects are carefully de- vised and the whole production is fine one. It will be given this evening and to- morrow afternoon and evening.
 PETE BAKEH.
 Pete Baker in his entertaining play, The Emigrant, pleased an audience that filled tho Grand last evening. Mr. Bakers play gives
 him good chance to display his handsome
 face and figure. He sings better than ever
 and is ably supported by Miss Aorosini, Miss
 Remington and the very clever actor, W. E.
 Hines, and others. The Emfgrant will be
 repeated tonight, and on tomorrow after noon and evening Chris and Lena will be
 presented.
 DIxEY'S SEVEN AGES.
 Henry E. Dixey's superb presentation of
 his extravaganza, The Seven Ages, at the
 Hyperion on the last three days of the week,
 will surely be witnessed by large audiences.
 The fine burlesque has been presented with
 great eclat in New York city. It has been | almost as successful as his famous Adonis. THE WHITE SLAVE.
 BArtley Canpbell's White Slave will be I presented by . fine combination at Proctor's on the last half of the week. s' NEIsoN's WORLD COMPANY. The attraction ct the Grand on the last . half of the week will b. Nslson's Grsas World company. ds