The Dorset County Express and Agricultural Gazette.
Dorchester, Dorset, England, 1882-04-18 00:00:00

CONCERT AT THE CORN EXCHANGE.

Most unfortunate was Mr. Morgan in his selection
of Thursday everting for his concert in ail ol the
New Cricket ant Recreation Ground. Torreon of
rain fell during the evening, and the consequence was
a yeery meagre audience. A capital programme of
vocal and instrumental made had been arranged, with
efficient artistes, and we regret exceedingly that the
result was so unsatisfactory.
A pianoforte duet "Fdl. Militate*" by Sidney
Smith, opens 1 the concert, and this spirited composi-
tion was malleably performed by Ilise S. La 4 and
Miss Alice her. ld ith these ladies an *mealiest
exponents of pi enolorte music, and although the 'Wag
futures of this dint were well brought out by both, it
was in their Later solo efforts that their read abilities
were more fully displayed. The piece was warmly
applauded. Whether the limite 1 attendance, or
other depressing Influences, ha I any effect on the
performers we cannot sey, but we cannot speak of all
time songs with =quailed praise, end are compelled
to say we have heard some of the vocalists, when
singing under more [avowable circumstance,, in much
better form. Still good taste characterized one and
all, and their efforts were highly appreciated. Hatton%
pretty quartette, " England." wee sung with good effect
by nan C. Cox (s ipiaao), Kin Dixos (contralto), Mr.
W. J. Darden (tenor), and Mr. Green (bass). The
Rev. S. B. Nichols next give a finished rendering of
"Toe Snow Lies White " (attire.* Mr. Nichols is
the forcinge possessor of • first-rate tenor voice, and
one which has been highly trained, so we need hardly
say the song Rae well snag, and appreciated accord-
'ugly. The beauty of the music was greatly marred
by the }ening sound of • tolling bell en an adjoining
church tower, which bad • most =tuneful effect on
the song; still we cannot but accord Mr. Nichols the
warmest praise. Be was meted with hearty &Maim
and was encored, but declined to repeat. Mr. Darden
and Miss Dixon followed with the duet frcm Offen-
bach'. popular opera, Madame /heart, "In the Dusk
of the Twilight." The operate replete with the most
agreeable music, but this psculiarly.writhe recension
I. one of its prettiest futures. Mies A. How next
played in • very artisVc manner the" Moto Perpstoo,"
from Webers first Sonata, • piece full of intricate
and of oonsiderablio difficulty, but Mi.' How's
finishedei ren isring was loudly applauds 1. Mies Cox
sang Roeckell's song "The Little Mountain Lad" in •
piquant style which gristly pleased the audience
Mist Cox posses= • bright and agreeable moron,
which will, we feel sure, always ensure for leer •
favourable reception in Dorchester. In reply to an
weaning* encore, the lady sang the Scotch ballad—
"Robin Adair" with even greater mous. The trio
—" Yes, Brothers, Yes" (Rodent!), was snag by the
Rev. S. R. Nichols, Mr. Darden, and Mr. Morgan. A
dram accompaniment, by Mr. Frampton, added
to the effectiveness of the song. Miss Dixon
sang well in "A Winter Story" (Watson),
with piano and harmonium woomp salmon,
and was warmly applauded. Mr. Morgan caused
genuine fan by his excellent rendering of Hation's
humorous song Uncle Jack," which, as well as his
later effort., was =nog the most enjoyable features of
the concert. Bela( encored, Mr. Morgan sang as
original song, with special reference to the Oricket
Club and other local matters, which provoked hearty
!righter and applause. The sow= part of the pro-
gramme began with a pianoforte and humectant duet,
tee arrangement from &Wars opera "I Parana,"
which was f 161.1/ Played by Miss A. How, Miss S.
/Am, bea Kr. Morgan. This arrangement contained
some of the mast delightful nes from the opus, and
In the hands of these performers we need not say much
as to its rendering, except the*. It wee beautifully
played. Mr. lan wee encored for his song "The
Love Chase" (Wstion), with • horn accompaniment
played by Mr. J. Stevens. The same compliment
was paid to Miss 0. Cox, for Martins song
"The Miller and the Maid," and in response she gave
another Scotch song, " We're all Noddin'." A
humorous quartette. Four are Better than Two"
rim), wee Van by Miss Cox Miss Dixon,.
ardea, I and Mr. Morgan, and C onaused great imuse-
moot. n reply to the inevitable scoots, another
wankel quartette, " Call John," was sung. Miss S.
Last next played the well-keown " Rhspsodie Hon-
irons " of Liszt, • piece which afforded ample scope
for this young lady's increasing powers as a pianist..
The great Abbes composition Is played by most
pianists, in the course of their studies, and we we
sure Miss Lest's rendering will bur comment
from the mist critical. Mr. Duran and Miss
Dixon then sang. " Yet once Again," a dust
by Virginia Gabriel. The song of the evening WM
undoubtedly Blumenthal's "My Qu'ac." which was
splendidly sang by the Rev. S. B. Nichols A great
der of the effect of this song is due to • very florid
accompaniment, and Mr. Morgan well fulfilled his taek
as executact. Mr. Nichols was rewarded by an
enthusiastic encore, and In response he sun Dihdiell
favourite old song, "Tom Bowling," which was rung
In most finished style. An immensely fanny song,
"Scissors," wee given by Mr. Morgan In that exoeed-
ingly comic style which be can so well assume, and be
was loudly encored. A owning little trio, "Good
Night" (Holdal), by Mime Feaciey, Duran. and
Green, with Mr. Morgan as Watchman, brought the
wooed to • aloes. Mies How played most dahiseamn-
paaiments during the evening. We can 0017 Mina,
our regret at the limited supped accorded sucha good
object.