The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1884-01-08 00:00:00

NORNINO CONCERT BY THE CLYFFE CHOIR.

Mr. Kinder,lay's Clyde Choir gave their first per.
farmstead in the Corn Exchange on Thursday morning
to • large &Di appreciative audience, and the concert
was undoubtedly • great success. Mr. Kindenbey has
gathered around him soma of the best local talent, and
It is only • matter for regret that our own town
sesoalation ham not had the benefit ef Inch voltam. The
first portion of the cocoon consisted of sacred
eeleobfona, the eider de ruistarice being Spobr's cantata,
" God Thou art Great," and the 41100Sti of operatic
selections and part omits No profdasional vocalists
bad been engaged, the leading soprano parte
being entrusted t Mr.. Humor, of Sfilborne
Port. Mr. Hindersley had also obtained the
attendance of ths celebrated violoncellist, M.
Libotton, whose performances we are sure will not soon
be forgotten, The chobr is unfortunately somewhat
a Jen, which necessarily rendered the performance of
sk.nhr's great work rather weak. the other pieces
any deficiency of strength did not operate, and the
which, though appreciative, wee certainly •
cri•
tical one, applauded each effort of the choir most
warmly. .
Th. ei..e.orte introduction (Spohr), played by Mrs.
Igne. Baruee,,,:ened the programme. This lady is
to he oongratulated on the musicianly skill with which
obe accompanied the whole of the vocal performances,
inertiaing throughout oettsidemble tact and discretion.
The chorus, " How Lovely are thy Dwellings Fair."
was the first eff.,rt of the chin, but although the parts
mere well balanced, and the pro, went with great
steadiness, it was somewhat maned by &slight Agnes&
Mrs. Ensor rag Lb. solo with great effect, but her
moat encomsful effort was later on. " Ave Mena,"
giant{ (Oberthar), preceded the solo sad akin%

"Lord, How Loft," from Mendehmelin's 11th Psalm,
which may be adjudged one of the most =loyal=
features of ch. whole am.. rbe chorusrendered the exquisite ot with an amount of taste, ,
and such depth of feeling ae to do tit= iofi nits credit.
Mrs- Ena"r a.= the solo splendidly, and displayed a
volts of rare quality. The piece being •werticd an
, mdenieble encore, wag repeated. Another Moulded.-
I salmi= chorus, "I/slighter. ,xf Jermalem." from the
Mists!, also received wile treatineot as the hands of
the choir. This was followed by the appearance of
M. Lioottei, who played • fantasia on Schubert's
waltz by Servals. M. Lit ottoo gained • most
flattering reception and well be deserved all the
r°be received, and we can only thank
Mr. Kindereley for providing as such a rare
musical treat. Without a doubt M. Libotton is 001
of the first 'milleta of the day, and although he gave
ne very remarkable display of florid execution, and no
wonderful Delmore Vooa, as product= •
it:Tsui:dr
of tone we certainly have never heard stir
From the beginning to the esed meld be detected no
false intonation, and no nom out of tom. It hue
been written of a well.known violinist, " his hands
were • geometrical compass which divided the lacer
board with mathematical precisioe," and it will apply
with equal truth to It. Libottoa. The fantasia
abounded in passages in whieh he was left entirely
without accompaniment. but his octaves were delight.
fully true, and enormous intervals with triple notes
and harmonies were gives with equal precision. At
the close of the piece, the audience broke out into
enthusiastic applause, =coring the performer penis-.
Wetly, but he merely bowed his aokeowleciemeets
A special word of prairie Is due to Mrs. Kingdon
for the admirable performance of the accompaniment.
After an interval of tic* minute Sp Mr'. cantata
" God, Thou art Great" west outwitted. The opec-
ing chorus 'God, Thou art Great," though locking the
immensity of power and grandeur which naturally
would be expected in the execution of such tousle, was
given with faultless precision, Mr. Hiudersley e beat
being faithfully followed. Mrs. limor mug the bolo
in No. 2, " Thou Berth," and tom and the cholas were
remarkably well performed. Mr. F. B. Fish-r
sang the succeeding meddle., "B. I iumb, Ye
Sinners." The chtett. "Children PM," wee
entrusted to Miss K. Blackstous Williams and the
Rev. S. N. Nichols, who displayed • very cultivated
style in its rendering. me quartre.t," Walk Ye," and
"God Toon are Great," the not chorus, were oudly
=mouthed at the close of each. The former was one
ot the best members. Our remark relating to the first
coorne will apply to the whole Clillt&M, but the want
of strength was fully balanced by the taste and =ill
which th, =one brougot to bear on the performance.
It wee • highly plessieperformance, aed Mr.
Kindereley and the choir deserve hearty congregate.
tions. Alter another brief interval M. Libottoe again
appeared, and wee greeted with hearty applause. Ws
sec .nd *may was an exquisite bit by Renard, "Near
the Cradle." The effect which if. Libottii produced,
con sardine was simply =tattoos, at one time resemb-
ling the arerpoese and sonority of the flute, while at
other. displaying a breadth of tone rarely obtained.
A rapturous swore was the inevitable newt, and the
performer repeated Um pesos with even greater effect
Mrs. Kinerdon played the accompaniment with great
skill. The glee, 'llia Song of the Puppies," followed,
end bore we mod venture the remark that the choir
was infiaitely more effective in thin and the snooseding
part songs than In Swim's more serious composition,
for the simple Lemon that body and etrength of toes
are subservient in the lighter pieces to smartness of
attack, and a rigid adherence to the coin-
poser's and the conductor's directions. The
Letter qualities formed • most important fasters
of tke performance generally, and conducted
more than anything else to the =coma of the concert.
The chorus, ' Trenlich gefhtirt," from Wagner'.
Lotespria, was exceedingly well sung. and formed a
, striking mistrust to Bamby's charming lullaby,
"Sweet sad low." Another opera chorus followed,
this time a selection from Bellies La Soanstabmia.
Without taking into oonsideratiou • slight disfigure-
ment at the commencement, this selection was also
very successful. Plumate' pretty part song, "Good
night, beloved," having b..° snag, the concert was
brought to • Mom by the National A,them, the first
verse being sung as a polo by Mn. Boar. A good
effect was produced by the champ from the curious
and difficult minor arrangement of the chorus to the
=en altogether, the contort mast be said to have
been • genuine emcees, and Mr. Kindereley and each
Individual member deserve unqualified praise.
The seating arrangements were entrusted to Kr. H.
Ling, High West-street.