New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-02-09
BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

There was much moody music performed by the
Boston Symphony Orchestra at its concert In the
Music Hall last night. Modern tendencies were
noticeable, not only in the work Of the composers
represented. bu, also IN the freedom from con
ventionel ideas manifest in the compilation o. the
programme. We have been accustomed In New
York TO a differentiation between the programmes
Of Symphonic and Popular concerts. In fhe latter
for many years the ballet music from 'Feramors.
by Rubinstein. admired number II re-
manned. however. for Mr. Paur TO come from Bos-
ton and introduce 1t In concert Of the kind sup
posed In this latitude and longitude 10 be reserved
for matters of greater pith and moment There
IS no occasion TO complain OF him. for that might
querulous In view OF the fact that the Dances
Of the Bayaderes end the Brides OF Cashmere IN
the Original opera. are very pretty DIS OF music
and so pleased the audience that Mr.. Paur could
still the noise of appreciation only by repeating the
latter number: but there be no harm In calling
attention TO the fact that In New-York such per
Torrance anomalous. and yet, In spite OF 'he
fact, the people liked it,
Mayhap It because OF the circumstance tha'
the graceful dance measures provided something
of a relief from the large infusion Of moody music
aforementioned. First there were three NUMBERS
from Berlioz's dramatic symphony "Roin"o anu
Juliet" also od-tme favoritcs In the consuiship
of Theodore Thomas: then. after SchubeTts
stately song. Die Allmacht." rendered stu more
dignifed and impressive by the orchestral accom-
paniment written by Arthur Mees, came some be-
tween-acts music from Cnabriers oera "H%thly-
line" which the spirit .. Bcr!loI SAT piooA-
ing and finally after the terpsichOrah ihlerIntAIo
there came. to end all. some pure irs anu mn" n,
Grating breeZes from Wagner the nnae o. Dle
Walktre," beginning with WOans IhreWeIl hh-
dress his Gisobedicnt daughter CONCERNING the
manner in which this music was piayed ~
IL possible only TO speak la terms OF
highes. praise The redoubtable band mas 81
dom appeared to better advantage mere anu
MIR Paur displayed OF the pedaniic ahgu-
larities which caused comment In the tone or as
appointment his eatlier concerts. II seems as
If he were benehtins by his AmericanI s,]ouIn.
The Eerlioz music was read with passionate eio-
oucnce and the dances played with re-
duement Of feeling an appreciation Of their beauties
OF tonal color a dalniness and n precision that
were altogether charming. or Ch1brierS music
little has been heard in New YORK; we can on.y
recall on the spur Of the moment, n brilliantly
orchestra ted. but essentially vulgar spanish rhap-
sody which found it, way into local lists few
wears ago. The en'r ac,e Played last h!Rnt was
much iOftier in ideas and even more brilliant IN
its Instrumental dressing 1t is fu! OF the stress OF
unhappy passion. and in its place IS doubtless ex,
tremeIy effective The very least that can DE said
about II IL that Il is interesting new hcquant-
anco worthy OF further cultivation.
The singer OF the occasion was Max lienrlch.
who Is go much OF artist In all that ne does that
Fl e. Impossible to quarrel with him because OF
the ,lentfu lack OF sensuOus charm disclosed by
his voice He sang the Schubert song win the
spiritual exaliatiOn Of congregation IN me Iempe
on Mount Zion proclaiming ~ scheina llsroel.
Adonai rlohenu, Adonai echod!" and the dramatic
seieciion with a breadth, clearness and impressive
aoss worthy OF the highest praise