New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-23
MUSICAL MATTERS.

At recital in the small ballroom Of tho Waldorf
Astoria yesterday afternoon Henry Holden Huss
exhibited his skill In the twofod capacity or COM
poser and planoforte player. Mr.. Bispnam aioeo
the young musician and an audience that was ex-
tremey complimentary In numbers and expressions
Of appreciation ais lent help OF material ana
most gratifying kind. As factor in the musical
life OF New-York Mr.. Huss Is interesting In
the capacity Of composer than in that OF
player though his work yesterday in his solo num-
bers was clean and tasteful. and could only he
questioned when brought into comparison with
that OF the virtuos who have entertained the local
public this Then. so often occasions
OF less importance. the inquiry Why" could not
he suppressed the part OF the uniformed re-
viewer. Doubtless there pat to the
purpose on The part Of the concert-gver and his
friends Speaking for the unnitated. We can only
express delight at being brought into the presence
Of such indubitable evidences OF Mr.. Husss cre-
alive talent az the three short pianoforte pieces
which formed half Of the third number Of his pro-
grammc. The same measure OF praise cannot be
given TO hi, setting Of tho rnonologue "All the
Worlds STAGE from As You Like It. which
wants unity II structural idea and comprehensive
ness ~ mood. the music giving the impression OF
forressness hecaus. Of rs continual change for
the sake ~ illustrative expression. In this respect
Mr. Walter Damroschs setting Of Damn Decver.
superby by Mr.. B'spham. is an excellent
model. a little disappointing at the outset because
~ the obvious resemblance between itS opening
measures and those OF a popular song Of tho period
Of the American Rebellion C'When Johnny Comes
Marching Home Again.. ,he song develops dra-
matte intensity which Is remarkably effective when
the climax 81 tho poem is reached. and which only
gains because Of the adherence to the Fundamental
rhythu.ical motive Of the piece. TIE song made a
stirring effect yesterday, for %hich part OF the
credit must ne given TO the excellent accompanl-
ment provided by Mr.. Waer
Al meeting Of the Philharmonic Society on
Wednesday Of this week the treasurer reported the
receipt Of $40 III % from subscriptions and the sale
Of single tickets for the eight public rehearsas ana
eight concerts this This sum was In
creased to something over $50 90 by other receipts
and a dividend OF $3.50 a member was declared as
the result OF the seasans iabors. This represents
the high water mark OF the societys achievements
in the hrty-slx years OF It's existence. pleasant
preliminary 20 the official business done az the
meeting was the presentation TO f. Fiancls hyde'
the president Of the society Of superb silver loV'
!ng-cup. in recognition OF the close OF decaoe O'
unselhsh and successful labor. Anthony Rein. A
veteran member and son Of one OF the lounue's'
made the presentation address.
Mis-. Sara Anderson gave recital IN Mende!s-
sohn Hall last night IN which she was most efec-
lively aided by Miss Jennie Hoyle "a violinist
whose better acquaintance the Ne~-forH punhc
ought 70 make, ana taolN manu-" HPP'u ~
pianoforte which not only ancient, nut also
out OF tune Under the circumstances Miss AndeF-
son must be compllmented on the Impression "h'ch
her singing made upon audience az the KNOW
ing kind She has commanded favorao'e coh'
won, from The Tribune before. but her success
last night was out OF all proportion greater tnaH
when she sang In public a, one or the 'on'
certs ror Young People az the LyceuFn theatre
She has voice OF really exceptional beauty even
re.s and power and her correct musical instincIs
co which she came By lnherltance) have been
fortified by good training that II IL not venture
some 10 predict tha, Il she wills II So she may
soon have commanding place on the co"ce''
stage OF he United States and also. II she na, ,
snrS ambitions on the operate There ye'
much evidence OF youth and unrpeness IN net ms
d. and sha eyincss the fact that she Is SUI. d
,nru hy singing foreign languages with De''eI
ssr,nc,a ton rnan her native tongue nut thls -
wnu as a want OF dramatic feeling. Will wear OH
with experience