Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-06-03
THE CONCERT ON TUESDAY.

last The galleries OF the Hanover Street church
were we'll filled at 90 early hour in the evening,
as would have been, also, the lower hoor OF the
church, had 1t not been that persons occupying
those seats would necessarily be compelled 10
sit with their backs to the performers, in conse-
queuee of the organ gallery being in tue front
part Of the room and facing the pulpit. As it
was, however, the audience was quite large and
made up of many of the best families in our
community.
The Handel and Haydn Society, as many of
our readers are aware, Is composed entirely Of
home talent,--ladies and gentlemen,-nearly
every one of whom is connected with some
church choir in this city, and possesses a cuti-
waited taste for music. Under the inspiration Of
that master minl--tbe very Prince Of vocal
performers-M L. LIcnrESsrEIN, Esq. in con-
junction with Professor daODE. whose name is II
household word in every home and family wllcre
music is taught or cherished as an indispensable
accomplishment, this Society organized for the
purpose of giving greater scope aud efficiency 10
the musical talent known to exist in a very large
degree in our city. Although the necessity for
circles, it was left for the patriotic impulses
evoked by the great sanitary exhibitions now
going ou throughout the country, to give pract-
cal shape and consistency to this hitherto unor
ganized mass of vocal power, and We may now
fondly hope that the musical talent of Whining
ton in its new relation to the public may &C
quire not only permanency Of organization, but
also usefulness, popularity aud success such as
its able leaders and proficient members are Ca
pable OF securing to it,
The favor with which the initial concert
on Tuesday was received by the public, is sure
evidence that popular taste iOr music exists in
this community, which, while it invites develop.
ment and further cultivation, is at the same
time, prepared to assist, strengthen aud encour-
age the purposes of those who have made the
science of music their study, to the end that its
beautiful melody may he more thoroughly intro
duced aud adopted as refining principle of
education.
The performances of the evening were COM
menoed with an Introduction on The Organ, by
Prof Fullmer. A due regard for the sacrod-
ness Of the place in which the concert was held,
prevented any popular demonstrations OF Hp-
plause, else Mr.. Fullmer would have been "ap
plauded to the very echO,' for the easy and
mastery manner in which he acquitted himself.
The Lord is Kmg. by full chorus Of about
seventy-fvs voices and Organ accompaniment
was rendered with thrilling effect and elected
universal praise
EaaY.f
was sung by Miss Hyde aud Miss Hitchcock
Both these young ladies executed their parts ex-
ceedingly well, and were the subjects Of much
praise by competent judges.
Prof. steigler's Solo or :aas Violin, was high
ly spoken Of b ine admirers Of thatiustrument
lie is evidently superior violin performer.
Another grand chorus-0, come, Iet us Sing,
greeted the audience. 1t was powerfully rem
dered, aud much admired
Consider the Lilies, Solo by Miss Hyde This
song was sung with ease and grace, and brought
out Miss Hyde's vocal powers in pleasing har-
mOuy with the spirit of the piece.
A Duet, / hear The Organs Ped. by III,
Misses Conner, was beautifully ard distinct,
sung These young ladiss acquitted themsolVel
with marked credit and ability
A beautiful Chorus-Eoly Holy. BY the eptir,
company, closed the hrst part of the entertain,
ment; shortly after which the second part of til,
Programme orened with another truly grant
ChOrus-7Fiumphaat ZION. This was ono vf til,
most effective and beautiful pieces sung, III,
was decided favorite with the audience.
hQ nd NJ E,tll 7 IraI D..
was performed by the Misses Couner, Henry +
Pickcls and Joseph Aldred. These voices wer
happily and judiciously blended, and the pre-
cision and sweetness Of the music showed tina
they were in perfect accord with each other.
The changes Of The Bell, Duet, was sun
with success and taste by Mrs. Downward an
Miss Cora Young.
A Solo, by Miss Hitchcock, Ply, o Sapiou,
was rendered with charming effect. This youn
lady possesses clear, strong, ringing voice, fu
Of sweetness, which held the audience spell
bound, and almost induced them to forget th
proprieties of the occasion and manifest thei
delight by open applause. Miss Hitchcock is
young 4ady of much artistic taste aud merit
which, we trust, will be fully cultivated and dc
voloped under the auspices of the Handel an
Haydn Society.
Solo and Chorus-Aoses in Egypt, was pei
formed with admirable effect. Miss hyde an
Messrs II. and q. l.. Baird, sustaining thei
several solo parts distinctly and we'll.
Another Duet, The Messenger Bird, by III
Misses Conner having been very aatisfactoril
sung, the grand, powerful company, assisted h.
the stirring touches of the magic Gugers a
GRoBR upon the Organ, burst forth in full vol
ume with that glorious old National song, IN
Star Spaagled Banner. Instantly the entr
audience rose to their feet, and never before i
Wilmington were the moving strhins of the nj
tion's anthem made 10 float upon the evenu
air in such thrilling harmony as then, III
singers threw all the energy and fire of the
souls into the music. GRoEE brought from IL
massive Organ q degree Of harmonious eli
quence and power that no one had hitherto SUP
posed that instrument capable Of producing
LIcHrENsrEIN, the pursuasive, affable, amiab
leader, appeared to be oil aglow with the inspri
tion Of the swelling chorus, and for time il seen
cd as though patriotic emotion and artistic powt
were struggling for the mastery. And a nobl
struggle it was. The Nations cause was in th
hearts of the singers and moved them to extra
ordinary efforts. God bless the old nag, and max
it victorious over all enemies, go that it may way
in heavens pure sun light, the emblem of Ciyilizu
tiOn, Union and Universal Liberty, long, Ion
after secession and treason shall have bee
buried in oblivion, to raise their bloody an
murderOus hands no more forever against FIRE,
happy and prosperous people.