New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-26
377, $40 BROADWAY.
MUSICAL MATTERS.


Two of the recent publications of Novello, Ever
Co. invite notice beyond that usually accorded to
English products in the musical field. They are Sir
Arthur sullivan's opera "IvanhOe' and Hubert Her
komer's pictOral-musc-pay" (the compound defnt
ton is Mr. HerkOmer's) entitled An Idyl' The Lab
ter work has a twofold interest. 1t is the famous
painters first essay in music Two years ago last
June he produced it in private theatre OF his own
at his cOuntIy-seat. The theatre itself, the scenes
costumes plot music all Of his own designing
and he took part in the performance. In a manner,
amateursh it is true far the music is concerned,
Professor Herkomer realized Waner's conception Of ths
artist Of the future" He has had the work printed
in an edition de luxe. The royal quaro volume con.
tns all the music and sixteen etched plates OF scenes
from the play drawn by Professor Herkomer. Thest
are the prints concerning which the controversy has
arisen in London Of which Mr.. smalley gave pleasant
account in Tie Tribune not long ago. Aside from the
question at the base Of that controversy the publication
IS notable one is limited TO 676 copies the first
twenty-sx Of which, printed on vellum, are already
sold. Then came fifty numbered copies with an adj
ditional set OF "prOof etchings," signed printed on
japanese paper These cost 800 each. Next come
100 copies, also with extra set Of signed proof
etchings,' on Dutch hand made paper, at S15 each.
Finally 500 copies on Dutch handmade paper at S2S
each. 81
OF the reception gwen In London to "Ivanhoe'
privilege of making the acquaintance of sir Arthur
SuIlivan's score is welcome That some disap
pontment is inspired by the reading 1t IS only fair 10
say We had expected something little stronger
in the dramatic element that is offered in this music.
Much of 1t is bright and has militant chivalric mig
that fits the story admirably; but the thrilling old
tale Of sir Walter Scott ought have inspired more
dramatic setting, and Mr. Julian SturglS'S nbrett0
merted it, We fear that the most enthusiastic
admirers Of the delightful talent displayed In the
Operettas written IN conjunction with Mr. Gilbert VII
Ivanhoe." We have better operate music from
other English pens though perhaps none that preserves
this the spirit of the old English school VI
composers 1t is something Of an anomaly in art
that while England has produced the greatest dram
asts that have lived since the creek trlSedians She
has not yet produced single lyric drama with vital
energy enough In 1t 20 keep Il awe Tor NIoIe EeIS
ton. Evidently there is something wrong with the
musical traditions.
The cable two days ago brought information Of the
engagement Of sisnor YianeSi 10 conduct an
orchestra IL Ncw-lork. obviously tie engage
ment thus singulary reported IS with Mr.
Abbey for the opera season next year. as vas
given out here month aG0. L does hot APP
pear that any other engagements have been made Tor
the company. Mr.. Abbey IS in hurry, having al tne
time until next october within which 10 submit ms -,
to the Metropolitan directors. This fact IS only TO DO
Interpreted a, high compliment to Mr. Abbey Tor
let him submit what he will at that time the directors
will either have 10 accept or keep the house closed.
Without Intending to reflect upon Mr. Abbeys homes.
and ambitious intentions, II must be sad thIit J!e a..
the directors in the premises was very nuch Lao
buying pig in poke
There have been some amused comments on certain
contrasts either of character or advertising mehou'
which have come to notice since the resolution T. sup
plant German opera with Italian III New York In tns
reports of Mr.. Abbey'S plans three pglnd dOHhaS no"
in Europe mentioned a. probable members OF ms
troupe. Hardly had the announcement DcSI .''r -
before the that one OF the singers had Sp,
peared the stage in an intoxicated condition. IHe
denial of this story had scdgceR ieioIeu Wv tf
before the Of another OF the trio was sSocat.l
with that of Prince Baldwin OF Belgium, ana she vas
represented asking for tAe destruction Oh SOM ~
ter, found among the dead princes papers. NoW VIC
satrcal papers of Europe are amusing thgmselESo aa
ferrng the scandal impicatng the third prma Iga
ma and the scion Of once royal house OF France wns
burc disguised "a a valet. II these stories are spread
simply for advcrti9inG purposes the directors 1l we S
Metropolitan Opera House might strike an enc 5 uss
blow in behalf Of honest ART By reIecins tae 5g
in case they are suDnttti; NoD "a tI NeF.
title tattle, but good music IS what Is wanted Il NOV"
York
concert with features Of extraordinary Interest
will be given in the LenoX Lyceum nus eyenIhs '
be- Ola isiar Marie RitterGoetze, Andreas Dippei
and Conrad BehrcnS, of the German opera top ,nGn
quartet from Fideuo" John Cheshire, harplSi' ahI
&rihur Tredhem. pianist. The latter Will play
LISTS concerto in E.iiat.
Ferdinand schuctz leading tenor for several year.
Of the Amberg opera companies, ana durhE t1e posv
has cancelled hi, contract with the latter ORGANIZATION
and returned to Ncw-l orl having accepted an EN- en-
+ to create the tenor rol, in the new opera which
is now in rehearsal for the summer season.
Il, Mr. Charles Santley'S only concert In New
Work M ChckerinE Hall on Monday afternoon, May
+ The distiu .ui,hed English baritone VIII be heaIu
il, siX of his best known and best liked numbers e.
- M ri Knenig bv schubert: Maid OF Athens
ara >. NIejie hv GOunOd The shepherds lay, by
Mendelss0hn To Aithca,' simon the CellaHr, ,y
iiott"n and Ruddler than the Cherry by Handel
Mir oantley sails for Europe a rev daNs her MS
Try Vnri, concert and the chances OF MS ever re-
VISITING The United states slight that ms re;
anprarincc here viii be in the nature OF hhI
farewell
Daily rehearsals for the festival which Will open
the new Music Hall in progress ana the nan IS
sale of seats has been very large, but suunSs are
til IN lac had for some OF the concerts. MI
TScbaikowsbv is expected 70 arrive on the BretaShe
Of the French line To-Day
The last special musical service at st. Bartholo-
NEWS Church will be held this afternoon az 0clotN
The chOirs Of ST. BarthoOmcWs ana All souls, VIZ
sing under the direction of r. ii. Warren with WIZ u
Nacfarlane at the organ. There nave been niue u
these services this season which works by Palesrna
zach Handel. MendelssOhn Gounod, Dvorak ana
others have been sung
Notes: To add variety 20 the sunday evening
concerts of the LenoX Lyceum. BandmaSter Gilmore
yith his band assisted by Sgnors Campanini and
Spi-aro tenOrs Nine. Louise Natal and Miss lda
Klein sopranos, Miss Anna Mantel, contralto, sgnOi
Sartor baritone and Miss Maud Powell, violin
Isl Miss Lille p. Bergs concert at Reclt&
Hall will take place on Monday evening. vlctoi
Kuzdo, vioinist. will give a concert at Hardmsl
Hall on Thursday evening Of this week. Ing
club will take place at the Lenox Lyceum on Tuesday
avept0S-