Musical Entertainment

“We are very poorly supplied with concert halls in this city, and with the sole exception of the magnificent edifice erected by Steinway, there is not a public concert room in this city where a piano recital or parlor soirée can be given with effect. Messrs. Knabe & Co., of Baltimore, tried an experiment last night at their new hall on Fifth Avenue to supply this want, and the trial proved eminently successful. A concert programme was arranged, and a select audience, comprising some of the leaders of fashion on the avenue, was assembled. Mr. J. N. Pattison played a number of his own compositions, selecting the most brilliant, such as [see above]. Mr. George W. Morgan played a choice selection of piano works, and Mlle. Boonsil rivalled Wieniawski by her exquisite violin playing. Madame De Ryther sang a couple of ballads with all the finish, richness of voice and effect that have made this artist a favorite in concert. A number of other artists and amateurs took part in the musical entertainment, and the new music hall was inaugurated under the happiest auspices.”