The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1892-04-06
Music. the Opera. Runm.,. ..d D,A,e.rt.


This week is an exceedingly musical one.
and offers some OF tho most attractive enter.
| tainments OF tho season to audiences. whose
numbers may. however. be depleted by
the warm temperature. which certainly
has tendency to abate q desire for listening
even to the bost artists. Mr.. Rummel gave his
third recital on Monday. and showed tho same
earnest zeal which always characteriEes his
work. His programme was varied. and his
admirerswere grattfled by the excellent inter-
probation OF many contrasting pieces. Czemy'e
''Toccata" was an especially brilliant piece OF
technique.
"Lohengrin" at the Metropolitan on Monday
evening was as fine presentation as has been
given during the season. Miss Eamess Elsa is
a sweet and graceful impersonation dramati-
caIly. while itsonusic suits her voice and dis
plays it to the best advantage.
Yesterday now excitement occurred In the
reentry upon the musical field OF D'Albert.
whose name has for 30 long borne gigantic
weight. and to whom all lovers Of the piano.
looked upon with wonder and rover
ence. The pianist looks in the best
possible health has grown stoutor. since his
last visit hero. and now wears his hair shorter
than formerly. Tho solid musicianly attain
ments which SO fully characterize D. Albert,
we're shown as distinctly 10y tho choice OF
pieces yesterday as in any other way.
1t was entirely from the works OF Beethoven.
including four sonatas and thirty-two varia-
m nn very se9as
lightencd listeners. Plenty OF opportunity
was certainly there for the exhibition
display of frivolous briilancy. and no adj
vintage was allowed to the pianist. either by
al mooas n ths
Dy when PC might profit from the charm OF
DAIbert's styis is perfectly we'll known to
an, instrument which speaks Of a higher
that prompt. business.like attack Of phrases
80 suggestive OF a strong. manly character. but
than any 9e osfer the piano
reveals tho nature and temperament OF Its
player. There is abundant room In its per-
tcnsity. poetic feeling. intellectual acutoness.
sense of proportion. humor-every attribute.
@ 9HS9T ssneq Is Sensitive
sSs sdPsHs % aEs sas'
Ono whose nature is congenial will be vastly
admired; the other. doing perhaps equally
well, VII DO found tedious. or leave the hearer
~ ,bAlbsrt can be found wanting in any
SSa a T that aaa Essential d to- pgHEfsst
sSsr. there is BUT little 'a cali for any
thing other than dignity and common sense
for the right Interpretation OF Bethoven's
npsie fH MAI 6be eYa to be proved whether
programmes are cuiled '
; At the opera last night Hamlet" was given
to an almost empty house.
INC enect o. 80 many vacant seats was
Mons a tna sssi
and dramatic Queen of Miile Rsy;ogii. and the
sprishtly singing OF Nine, Van Znndt, who was
. lively and solf-satised Uphelid, served 10
make the evening beurable.
LassallG. however. awoke real enthusiasm
Snd received continued applause. in which
Nine, Van Zandt had no subtle idea Of
patty with her griefs.
=, Tho mad scene was done with facile execu-
ton, not much beauty OF tone except on long
more OF less full OF meaning Lut BY no 20 means
THis aitsrhsoo S' extra matinee will afford an
op ppo to enjoy the admirable perform
snsS e. MGe We cast will bring out the
Pc, Yignc. and B anerDeisfer; a and in
Friday tho same opera will be presented with
the famous cast Including Nine. Eames the
Do Heszkcs and H. I.assnlle. that has made
the opera the brilliant and particular success
OF TINS season. IL wlll be the farewell appear
Lucia" with Signor ArJiti in the conductor's
chair. ana Del Iuente. Guile, Novara. Vaschett
Il hinsldini. and Gross in the supporting cast.
a. her rstt VIII MAKE hsr farewell appearance
Of Sayie The cast viii Introduce De Gamer
Novara. and RinaldinL