The Symphony Concert.

As the series draws to a close, the audiences which are gathered in Sanders, by the Symphony concerts, seem to increase in numbers: and that of last night was the largest that has yet attended. The programme was as follows:

Overture, (Meistersingers of Nuremburg), Wagner.

Barcarole (Polyencte), Gounod

Invitation to the Dance, Von Weber

3 Songs with Piano, Purcell

3 Songs with Piano, Raff

3 Songs with Piano, Jensen

Symphony, (C major, No. 4), Mozart

The magnificent overture received an interpretation quite worthy of it. In spite of a certain lack in volume, and force on account of the somewhat reduced size of the orchestra, the performance was characterized by a great breadth and largeness of conception. Mr. Gericke has done no better work since he has taken charge of the orchestra.

The soloist was Mr. Winch, and it is needless to say that he has not lost the place in the hearts of lovers of music which he has held so long. His efforts last night received very warm demonstrations of approval, which they thorougly deserved. Singing of such artistic merit, of such genuine and thoroughly sympathetic feeling is very refreshing to hear. His selections were in themselves of great interest; a barcarole by Gounod, captivating in its rhythmic swing and fine harmonies, of which the spirit was admirably caught by Mr. Winch; a quaint and charming old melody of Purcell's, and two songs by Raff and Jensen. The last, especially, was given with great delicacy and tenderness of sentiment. Berlioz's admirable adaptation of Weber's rather commonplace Invitation to the Dance, formed the lighter part of the programme. As ever, the delusive close brought out the usual premature applause, and the effect of the last few bars was spoiled. The Mozart "Jupiter" Symphony, which formed the principal part of the programme, met with a very unenthusiastic reception from the audience. In fact, in this direction Mr. Gericke does not seem to have at all accurately measured the wants and tastes of Cambridge audiences. It is really too bad that in such a short series we should not be permitted to hear the very best symphonies of Beethoven, and the more modern composers exclusively. With all due respect to the great name of Mozart, we say that his symphonies are not the material of which to form the basis of a concert for such an audience as Cambridge furnishes. We hope that in the single remaining concert of the course, and in another year's time, if the course is repeated, Mr. Gericke will provide programmes better corresponding to the musical taste and culture of his audience in Cambridge, so far as symphonies are concerned, than he has in the majority of concerts this year.