Samuel P. Warren Private Concert

     We attended a private concert given by Mr. J. P. [sic] Warren. . . . Mr. Warren’s style is distinguished by remarkable smoothness, which does not vary with either difficulties or rapidity, and as perceptible in his pedal as in his manual playing. This perfect equality is the result of a splendid technique, which could only be obtained at the cost of close and laborious practice.  Mr. Warren takes high rank as an organist, and should be retained in New York.”

     “New York, Jan. 29.—We have seldom enjoyed the pleasure of recording so many genuine concerts, as having taken place here within the short period of three weeks; six, of decidedly artistic value.  New York has been favored (?) with more than twice that number of others this month; but your correspondent claims a dispensation from the reporting thereof.  First, in order as to date, we find the programme of an organ concert, given by Mr. S. [sic] Warren.  Mr. Warren is yet a young man, a pupil of Haupt in Berlin; he masters his instrument with ease, certainty and taste; his facility in the use of the pedals is remarkable.  That Mr. Warren aims at the highest, his programme (containing a Toccata, a Sonata, and a Fugue by Bach, things by Mendelssohn, Theile, &c.) successfully proves.  He has selected New York as his place of residence, and will be an acquisition to the city, for the right kind of organ playing and organ music is rarely heard here.  We hope to have another speedy opportunity of hearing Mr. Warren.”