New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-11-23
MUSIC.
YESTERDAYS CONCERTS.

Them as has got, gits, Is remark accreoi'eu
70 n New England social philosopher who was not
altogether satisfied with the distribution OF TINS
worlds goods among its involuntary denzens. Inc
truthfulness OF the deduction may be left open so
far as IL is a general proposition, but 1t Is not
ukeIv to be questioned by the concert goer who,
voluntarily or Involuntary feels obliged to be
listener at the best musical doings OF every cay
THE nights shall be filled with music Is ALREADY
an incomprehcnsive statement, so Tar as the sea
aon in New-York IL concerned young as X 49, NOT
only are the nights already filed. but also the
afternoons: and. as II this were not enough. along
comes Mr. Leo Schulz or Mr.. Townsend n. Eel
lows for him. and insists that the morning shaii
not remain barren. 1t was fine opportunity 10
say that the time had come to Kill the msnomer
matinee" for afternoon meeting by giving
matinee in the morning; but that does not seem 10
have occurred TO either Mr.. Schulz or MS Hahasei'
They preferred to say that Americas greatest
violoncelst" would give n series OF morning mu-
steals" The question was one OF taste ana tue
discussion Of questions OF taste as erecting men
eminent In their profession is not pleasant occu-
patton Just now. II Is much more agreeapie 10
say that the first OF the morning musicals
which took place in Carnegie Lyceum yesterday
was thoroughly delightful Irrespective OF the pres
ent ownership OF Americas violoncelo champion
ship belt When II becomes necessary 10 deterHi'le
that ownership Mr.. Schulz may "shy his castor
chat is the old English phrase we oeHeVe) ih'o
the ring. and doubt there will be plenty OF UNI,
pres. referees and others TO see that ne gets al
the points he is entitled TO.
Meanwhile It Is a duty to record the FEATURES VI
a dlgnifej and pleasing concert. at whch MI
Schulz showed that he can play the ViooHceio
with fine effect, drawing tone Of admiraDle iu-
ness, and keeping In the fragrant paths where II
is peasantest to meet his instrument with MISE
Katherine Ruth Heymann (of whom more anon
he played Beethoven's sonata for pianoforte anu
violoncello in major. Afterward he joined the
same lady and Mr.. Sam Frankie In performance
OF Tschaikowskys Trio In minor-Very uileIe"'
music, indeed. from the classic strains OF bee
thoven but still good music. sometimes curiousy
ingenious In structure. and no more. but also al
times throbbing with beauteous vitality.
Between these numbers Miss Louise st. John
Westervelt sang a group OF German songs she
would have won the gratitude OF those OF her lis
teners who hear many concerts II she MAD done no
more THAI TO make them acquainted with such III
teresting specimens Of modern song writing as
August Bungerts "Sangerin NachtgaL" Mad
chentraum' and "J0pferlied." but she did more.
With a voice ample in power and scope. warm IN
timbre and propelled by intelligence and artistic
temperament. she gave eloquen: readings 10 the
interesting novelties The greater was the dlsap-
pointment therefore, that she marred her per-
Torrance with vicious sliding OF the voice
C'scooplng" some will call IT, which Is none the
less reprehensble because II Is INDUCED In by SO
great an artist as Nine. Schumann, who. we fancy'
Miss Westervet has chosen as her model
OF Miss Heymann only words OF praise are 10 be
spoken and considering the rarity OF perform
ances such as she gave yesterday, circumspecuon
Is necessary prevent them from becoming ex-
travagant Miss Heymann Is young player. out
her technical mastery OF the music which she
played was complete her taste and understanding
more than equal to those OF the experienced men
with whom she played She is an artist with
whom the musical public OF New-York ought 70
have better acquaintance. The profit will at least
be mutual
In the afternoon, at Mendessohn Hail. Mark
Hamburg gave the first OF two pianoforte recltals
which have been arranged for him here. A young
heaven-stormer-one who believes that heaven can
be taken by force The old Bible verse Is not
easily understood. The musical kingdom OF heaven
has frequently suffered violence since the days OF
Franz the Hungarian. but the world Is growing
less and less willing TO believe that violence IN
sures Its capture. Mr.. Hamburg amazes, be-
wilders but he does not charm and the tones OF
a pianoforte matter what their rapidly OF ut
terance, ere out sounding brass and tinking Gym
hal