The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-03-28
ADJUSTMENTS.
Mr.. Padercwskrs Final Appearance.

Mr.. Paderewskrs Final A Appearance.
Mr. Paderewski took leave last evening OF
some 1000 OF his admirers. assembled In the
Metropolitan Opera House. The occasion
was made particularly noteworthy In an
artistic sense by the cooperation OF
tho Boston Symphony Orchestra. and. from
material standpoint. by the intended contribu-
tion to the Washington Arch Fund oftho whole
proceeds OF the entertainment An effort had
been m61e to enliven tho somewhat sombre
aspect Of tho stage Ivy show of
American flags. md by draping tho mu-
sicans' stands with parti-colored sashes of
red and white--the Polish colors. Tho piano.
too. was partially imbeddcd in flowers and
palms. It would 10 flnttery TO say that the
decorative features OF the proceedings wero
as impressive us was the performance itself.
This. IL It threw no new light upon the mar
vellous execution and endurance Of Mr..
ladcrewski and upon tho admirable
dignity OF his art, gave his attributes
greater prominence thun was ever be-
slowed upon them in this city. 1t is simple
justice to say TINT such accompaniments
as were furnished the conccrtos and the fan
tasln that mado up the virtuosos share of tho
programme had never before been listened
to by New York audience. and when.
at the close of the virtuosos own
composition. he forced Mr.. Nikisch to step
down from his platform and with him acknowl-
edge tho applause. there were no two opin-
ions as to the fairness t OF the tribute; Th9s.
missed such an opportunity Of realizing Tho
possibilities Of orchestral playing US may hot
sV q Mr. paqerowski's own work there Is little,
at this late day. to. DO said. Tho clearncss and
yrty Of coneeption strength and Of
tally. inserted thsmseves ali through his
occasional sentimontality. and morhidness
that might now AID then fnrt the panisi
minor concerto. in, Mr.. Paderewskrs render;
torstcs. this lack lof contrast was more
ee sashe with tho em"ona Side OF witch SG
no is naturally in closer sympathy:
frC% taS s5 Wss tos S trs
faster than could have been wished. Mr.
Taderewski's concerto. on tho other hand was
and Mr.. Nikisch's band was. as mentioned al
renGy. something kin to II revelation.
There was strong demonstration Of delight
at this stage OF events. of the last diyi-
on hs nn had TO Be M m
'TannhiSser' and BenySnuto Cellini >, over;
The receipts Of the concert will roach between
So. 500 and $4,000. Tho farewell matinee Of
the day previous brought in $500.
A New Singer at the Madison Square Con-
cert Hal.
Herr Seiil introduced new singer to an
American audience at his Sunday night con-
cert in the Madison Square Garden Concert
hall last evening in tho person of Miss Irene
Pevny. the prima donna soprano ofthe Munich
Court Opera. who comes TO max the acIuaint-
ance OF the American musical public through
n number OF concert engagements during tho
interim in the opera season in Munich. Both
tho singer and her audience had reason to DO
well pleased in last nights Introduction. Miss
Pevny brings with her warm communication
from tho critics Of her native land. and her
performance and reception last night would
Indicate the probability of warm endorse
ment by American music lovers. She has u
sweet well. cultivated voice. soft. yot power
full and Of wide compass. and she has also Il
very attractive personality. which is not IL
small point in her favor.
programmewereE Elizabeth aria from : III MI.
hhuser." and Esa's dream. from "Lohengrin."
but gave it wcll-ilnishcd rendering and was
warmly cnc2rcd, and tho clever play Of her
6 oes tns YSn r..
with much sweetness and depth OF expression.
and she was again heartily eneored, -
in we'll anced programme that included
some som novelties and some old fav9rites; The
List 81 "airand second poIonaise' received
characteristic Seidl rendering, and were of
course splendidly done. "l;omanro for
and a concert waltz. '.Souvenir do Bcaulien.
by Daz. both new. proved very dainty and
"Boabdil." which pleased tho audience SO
d"s @s s and 0 proSed
again an attractive number
Mr.. Walter Damrosch gave another OF his
series OF popular concerts last night in Music
Hall before an audience that was compare
lively small. owing to the inclcment weather.
Tho Symphony Orchestra gavc an excellent
Arthur Nikisch. Mr. MaX M Msn n and Signor
MSrchs ass hnom Ms" Nth aJ Ply
!cSienne.' o selection OF songs and Wngners
r Dreams" with a violin otisnt2 by M. Jules
prSsrsn%s Ths second d part @ !$ q tho
pGspa np Faast Wtb srs Nkissh "a
aP,sasss AVG Ts;% Sz
siiy Hoart I'll Is Heavy, and Sis, tampnnnini
sang Ems, IN his nsuaI form IN" orshestrs
and the Dance of tho Sylphsn' were we'll re-
criyed. The next Damrosch Sunday concert
will be given in tho Music Hall on Monday.
April TO-
Amherst Glee Club Concert Tonight.
The Amherst College BOYS will give their
annual New York concert ut tho Manhattan
Athletic Club Theatre this evening. Last year.
at the beginning OF the glee club season. the
found henvy debt on the organ
iZatiOn. New York and Boston alumni. inter,
ested in increasing tho scope of tho musical
work at Amherst. have caused the Amherst
College Musical Association to ho Incorporated
under tho laws OF Massnchusrtts for tho pur-
pose Of founding n chair OF music In tho col:
lege. The Glec Club and Banjo Club men will
have wiped out tho debt. and 81 this year tho
clubs are beginning fairly tho good. work OF
broyd!nE fund for rrnlosGs .,t G Of mmsic
trip. and after 1t the boys will be heard in Phil
ndelphiu. milwaukee,; Chicago. Ann ,Arhor.