Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1858-01-22
CQlIMUNTCATED.

For some weeks past it has been understood that
3 number Of She leading amateurs Of cur city we're
preparing to furnish for the public a musical en-
tertainment whiCl should be worthy Of their
highest commendation. From the well known must
cal ability and cultivated taste Of the lady to whom
report assigned the inception Of the movement and
the ordering Of the arrangements much was ex-
peoted
The House Of Representatives, now in session at
the Capitol had by resolution, granted the use Of
their Hall to the ladies; and Wednesday night last
was the time fixed for the concert.
More than an hour previous to the announced time
OF commencement, the hall began to fill with those
who we're anxious to secure the best positions. At
the hour Of beginning every available inch Of the
floor was occupied, whilst the spacious galleries
we're also flled-the deusey packed hall presenting
an array which for numbers aud briliGncy has
rarely If ever, been equalled in Nashville.
The concert opened with a chorus, given in good
style. 10y the whole compauythe central portion Of
the stage presenting a constellation Of loneliness,
1anked on either side by few representatives OF
the stronger sex. Independent Of the music, as a
mere tablesu, this opening scene would have been
worth long journey to witness.
Next came a piano SODA beautiful fantasia
skilIfuly and tastcfully executed.
Then a vocal duet--a soProuO voice Of clear,
ringing melody, with sweet and rich oontralto
alternately floating -ingly the air, and then blend
ing in sweet and perfect harmony.
Next in ORDER a cavstiua, sung by the lady
amateur u whom the public owe their thanks for
the concert charming moroccan, rendered in a
style which left uoroom for criticism
Undoubtedly the gem Of the evening was the VIC
lin solo, executed by the lady so well known a
Camille Urso-uow the wife Of Prof Taylor Of thi
city. OF the merits Of her performance, 1t Is use
less Al this day 10 speak. The burst Of velcom
which greeted her appearance, testified hat tint
had not relaxed her hold upon the heart strings o
the Nashville public, while the enthusiastic and pro
longed applause which 1roa'd not Be siIeHcsd unit
after her second re-aPpearauce, proved that tn
hand which yields her bow has lost none Of it
magic power 10 may he regarded as no Sigh
evidence Of the ability Of the amateur performers
that they feared not to suffer by "a contrast witt
trained professional skill Of such universally &C
knowledEed excellence.
The remaining pieces on the programme were
without exception, II received by the audience
and also several others "not down in the bills,
which were given in answer to frequent calls 70
repetitiou OF the choruses, perhaps it may be sal
that t.e less Of prominence in the soprano parts
snd little more of prOmPtness in utterance' an
attention to rhythm would have rendered them nor
effective.
Asa whole. this concert may be written down q
a triumphant success; and it is question wheth'
the public have any stronger reason to feel oblge
TO the lady whose enterprise furnished the tTea
than she has to be satisfied with the measure
success and appreciation which has rewarded he
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