Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-02-14
"The young and joyous feeling
Through every heart"

"Ihe young and joyous feeling
Through every heart.
The Bass Solo which followed was rendered with the
usual accuracy and taste of its performer, and in that
subdued tone which the beautiful language required
The transition to the succeeding chorus hardly
prompt enough but the close of this chorus sung
better than any other during the evening, and beau
tiful. The Treble Solo of this cantae is a delightful
one 1t sung with less effect thanw had expected
ftom the exhibition Of the voice. in the Duet al
ready mentioned. 1t less flowing and graceful, and
less sustained than good voice might make it, and
was slightly faulty in information. 1t will doubtless be
rendered better second time. The concluding chorus
was excellent The choruses in the composition do not
require great power, and they well sustained
The orchestral accompaniment also finally given,
and the whole impression of this cantae was decidedly
the best of the evening.
'The Intercession,' by King, well known and ia
vore Oratoro, was given in the second part of this
concert. This famous composition requires high talent
We pleased with its performance on this OCCASION
and doubt it be improved in the repetition. The
opening recitave and air, sung with freedom and
in fine voice, and that which followed Inate differ
ent but also good impression. Both these voices are
superior ones The chorus ssThe multitude of angels y
lacked strength and boldness especially on the Soprano
and the orchestra, though too small for this chorus,
might have produced m re effect
| The Bass Recitative "Ths thew in Heaven was
sung well by one who has sufficient capacity of voice.
but is at times slightly at fault in tone. The difficult
transitions of this part require great practice to make
them smooth, but the whole, well rendered.
The next Tenor Recitative had good points, and will
be improved by practice. The eFLamentation, was
sung by alto voice. of the best if not the best in
the city, and one which we had frequent occasion to
admire in this concert. But it is very difficult for such
voice to render this beautiful composition with sufi.
cent fexbility, decacy and passion. Considering
this the part well sung, and some tones were beau.
tiful. But we have never, more than once or twice
heard, the "Lamcitation' sung to our satisfaction
1t is long drawn sigh Of Sadness grief and love- and
the whole sole of the performer should be filled with
tenderness and passion in singing it. We should be
glad to hear it again from the same voice, with more
OF abandonment to its pathos. The accompaniment is
delicious, and was beautifully played. The Flute was
not lost The semi-chorus came next, and then that
49, i'uett, viIh signs the air freouentno -
which ia parts 49, '~.,"h,nnlv sing Tho r,tbat;c
tones of a voice already noticed, were again effective
here This voice only needs cultivation, particularly
with view to more compass to make it very effective
at all times. After the Quartette and Chorus came the
Tenor Selo, "See Father" This Solo requires great
compass and iexibity of voice, and was finely sung
at points with delicate fnishand throughout with good
effect.
The Chorus Finale was given with good degree of
spirit, but had thedeects already noticed, at times. An
additional Soprano force is desirable or greater efforts
by those now engaged. We would suggest too a larp
er orchestra for such pieces, il it be practicable Ora
oros oftener fail in chorus effect than in any thing and
yet when perfect, this is the sublimes of all musical a
ecs.
We glad that this concert, thinly attended on ac
count of the storm, is to be repeated Friday evening
We trust it will then be given to such an audience as 1t
deserves The cultivation of the fine arts and Of music
particularly is of the first Importance to community
like this, and their patronage be too LIBERAL and
home talent has special claim upon our citizsns.