Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1859-12-29

/ ~ ne n1d tue pleasure Iuesuhy VI Al
tending Musical Soiree in the basement of
the First Presby terrain Church, given by Pupils
of Prof. THURsTos. The weather was quite
unpleasant. it having rsined necessarily du-
| ring the afternoon and in the evening until
after the hour for the commencement Of the
entertainment; yet there was fair audience
| in attendance.
"a grand Fantasie-Ben Bolt" by w. w.
WALLACE. was the opening piece. 1t was
performed by a young lady who had, on a
previous occasion, participated in concert
of It's pupils and others, and ELECTED the
warmest concentrations of her rare profcien-
cy on the piano. Besides the piece above
mentioned, she played Tuesday night. in
Duet. Beauties OF Norma" by Vn.BAo, and
"Grand Caprice-La Traviata'' by AscHEK,
in addition to an accompaniment for one of
the charming yocalists of the evening. All
of them were brilliantly executed, and at
once established the talented young amateurs
right to the high position which her former
efforts promised. She has been q diligent
student, and has reaped the rich rewards
which seldom fail TO gladden. the hearts Of
these who determine to excel and put forth
the proper efforts to attain excellence. If
Mr.. THURsToS had no other evidence of his
ability an instructor, her performances
would be amply sufficient to place him in the
front rank of his profession.
The second piece was beautiful ballad,
"I've left my Snow-clad Hills" and was sung
with delightful effect. The gifted vocalist,
who sang it, appears to have been born to
sing, che does il with so much ease grace
and naturalness. She also sung part in the
Duet Lowing and Liking" "Is it Dream?''
and an Evening Hymn''a trio and on be-
ing called back, Coming through the Rye"
She is lovely daughter of our sister city of
GAINESVILLE. and many heart. taken captive
by her, will grow sad wheH she returns to
her home. So we think, after the demoustra-
tions made by gallant beaux who were in at
tendance.
The third piece, duett for the Piano, by
SCHULoFF, was played by couple of little
Misses just entered on 'their teens" A gen.
tleman who sat near US remarked that it was
admirably done. OF course. we assented-
self. Those little folk" will be heard from
again by and bye. During the evening one
of them played part in the duett Beauties
of Norma" and beautiful piece by CRoIsEz
-"Barcarole Populaire''--in a manner high
ly creditable to herself and instructor and
the other, a Fantasia-themes of Bellini,
arranged by the same author.
The fourth piece, "When Night comes DER
the Pla:n,' Duet, sung by couple of the
lOyeliest of their sex in our city, was ex-
quisite. One of them subsequently sung a
couple of solos, and part of the concluding
trio The song of the Dearest spot on
earth to me-" was exceedingly sweet and
touching. The other sung also, I'D be
Star" She has remarkably pure and mel
lifiuous voice. handsome and queenly pres
ence, and by the time THURsToN is done with
her, will probably have no superior among
the fair vOcaiists Of whom Nashville is so
justly proud.
Home an illustration of the truth of the
line
90 thing Of beauty is joy forever"
was sung beautifully. The young lady who
sung it. also took part in the Duet, Loving
and Liking" and the concluding trio be-
sides singing an Italian piece by RossIxI
She displayed considerable selfpossession.
and sung with spirit and effect. Her voice il
a charming one, and she made excellent use
of it. No one excelled. if any equaled her.
The vocal music was generally encored
and probably gave more satisfaction than the
piano pieces. This is almost always the case.
But. if we may be permitted to say so, the
real gems of the evening were the perform
ances of Miss P. on the piano. Nothing equal
to them has ever been heard at a similar en-
tertainment in public in our city.
We regret that the evening was so inclem-
ent as to keep away hundreds who intended
to be present. They lost a couple of hours
true enjoyment. We hope our friend THURS
TONS pupils will give another entertainment
before the winter is over.