New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-11-13
CONCERT or THE 1RION.

Pursuing the course which has marked all hi
activities since his advent in Ncw-York. Mr.. Van
der Stucken made the first concert OF the Maen.
nergesangveren Arion last night the occasion for
introducing number Of interesting novelties to
the public. Chief Of these Artopn Dvorak's
violin concerto In minor, played by Miss Maud
Powell Mr.. Van der Stuckel himself contributed
an orchestral idyl 10 the list and there were also
arrangements for male chorus of chanson by
Adam de la Halle. and sixteenth-century Ger
man foksong these two by A. Zander); Hymn
to the Madonna" for tenor solo, male chorus and
orchestra, by Eduard Kremser. and three unac-
companied part songs by Erwin Forschner. Wilhelm
Buente and August BCente. The solo attractions
besides Miss Powell wee Nine Matcrna, who sang
J. Elizabeths entrance air in "Tannhaeuser' and a
song by Mr.. Van der Stucken. 20 Komm nit mir
/ indie F.uehlrgsnacht" and Mr.. W. H. Rieger.
who sang the obligato solos in the hymn BY Krem-
ser and Schuberts die Allmacht." II to the CONF
positions which have been mentioned Massenets
overture to Raclnes "Phedrc" the military march
from Saint-Saenss suite Algerienne," che OF Nor
leys madriga.s and LISTS ''Rhelnweinlied" with
orchestral accompaniment by MIR. Van der Stucken
are added, the whole OF the exceedingly generous
list provided for the entertainment OF the clubs
guests will be before the reader
Manifestly 1t is list which must forego detailed
description. A few things only need be said touch
ing Of the novelties Dr. Dvoraks concerto
listened to with great deal OF eager curiosity
by the musicians in the audience, since 1t belongs
the category in which there exists the greatest
need for something new. Our solo violinists hav-
ing ridden those delightful hobbies, the Mendessohn
and Bruch concertos. severely as they nave
dared, have been at their wits end for something
to take their places Till now they have found
nothing. The Brahms's concerto belongs only to
artists OF the very highest rank and to audiences
OF the finest culture. 1t Is not FOR the many.
MoszkowsIds concerto and Lassins. Bruchs sec.
haua had tber fp
and have failed to fiji the bill Attempts Inspired
by something akin to despair 10 go back 10 Paga-
mini Vieuxternps and Wilniowsk have not met
with encouragement Miss Powell is unique among
our yion.sts In her willingness to study new
works and her mastery OF 80 difficult COMPOSE
ton as the concerto by Dvorak Is an achievement
which can scarcely be too much praised She played
II with complete devotion and splendid dash, the
quality which, together with brilliancy OF tecn'
rcal execution and firmnsss In rhythms' Is most
called for by the composition The concerto Is no.
a new work OF its eminent author IL required
enthusiasm and daring to bring 1t forward ana
now that it has been heard We fear It VIII n%r gf
reckoned permanent addition 10 me , SIne 81
list. In 1t Dr. Dyorak ncIiges 10 the p tS
especially in the first and last move mems; he
yh T Is tender and lovely mood
and rare poetcal feeling the same atrlouss ar'
found a nrons 'e eensas is ss wdnes and
audaety Of the RAPID Portions orcbestr part ri is an
Integral element of the work. and much OF us
charm is found in the manner in which the union
is accomplished ~ ss,uro
The old French chanson proved to be setuns'
dainty in its haronization q ne o rss 81
the thirteenth century with nciden ,S bssary
~ secar music and the lovely song. beginning
robin m Anne Robin ma is found " s, sewers,
orchestral piece is truly idylic in tone with finely
contrasted themes and orchestrated IN a mastery
Manner Nine Materna's participation in the con-
cert gave rise to incident which seemed bo, 20
please the public quite as nuch as ner "noie-
hearted singing After the song toward the close
OF the concert Mr.. John b. Pannes the presid, ,h
singer. and in happy speech recalled her Kind
ress to the tinerant Asoniss sixteen months asv
In Vienna when she put them all at their ease az
their concert in the Austrian capital by sending
Gigantic wreath TO the conductor. The society," pre-
Vented at the time showing its appreciation OF
the courtesy took this occasion to return II with
hanks Mime Materna replied to Mr. Panness
rerna rks and expressed her delight that the honors
won in Vienna were so well deserved. Inc society
sang all its music with superb finish and charm
ing tone quality.