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...last concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra occurs in Sanders Theatre tonight. The programme will be as follows : Overture, "Genoveva," Schumann; concerto for piano-forte in E-flat (MS.), Henschel; symphonic poem, "The Tempest," John K. Paine, (conducted by the composer); "Lohengrin's Legend and Farewell," Wagner; "Invitation a la Valse," Weber-Berlioz. Soloists : Mr. Charles R. Adams; Mr. Georg Henschel, piano-forte...
...singer's voice, and was rendered with a richness of expression that held the attention of every listener. The orchestral accompaniment was, in one or two passages, a little too heavy for the voice, but this fault was barely noticeable. The rendering of the two songs to Mr. Henschel's accompaniment was exquisite, and the audience responded with enthusiasm, calling Miss Beebe out four times - a thing which has never happened before in the history of these concerts. Schubert's symphony, written when the composer was nineteen years of age, displays all the freshness of youth, with none...
...third concert of the series given in Sanders Theatre last night was well attended. The audience was large and enthusiastic. The programme was by far the most popular we have yet heard. The recitations were all rendered with the care and taste that characterizes all of Mr. Henschel's work. In the absence of Mr. Winch, Mr. Henschel consented to fill his place, to the delight of the audience. His two selections were from the "Meister-Singer" and the ever-welcome "Two Grenediers." The latter selection introducing the Marseillaise, was received with a round of hearty applause that continued...
...Henschel has sung at every great festival in England during the last five years...
...example of the critical acumen and deep knowledge of the Boston Advertiser man, revealed in his stricture upon Mr. Henschel, the following sentence from yesterday's Advertiser is remarkable : "We could not help recalling Beethoven's own complaint, after hearing a rehearsal of his 'Magie Flute Overture.' " Beethoven's "Magic Flute Overture" must be a new discovery in the musical world, known perhaps only to the critic of the Advertiser. If so, it should certainly be published, so that the curiosity of an eager public may be allayed...