New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-17
TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO MIR. GEORGE W.
MORGAN.


TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO MIR. GEORGE W.
MORGAN
Thj, well-deserved testimonial 10 an eminent
mu,;ssp WAS given at Irving Hail before q brilliant
audience There were many vacant reserved seats but
they were all sold the owners being prevented by cir
cunstapces from attending which was their loss. We
understand that the pecuniary result was very large
eoualing the most sauguine expectations OF the pro-
motors Of tho testimonial. Mr.. George w. Morgan's
paramount reputation is that Of an organs IN when
department he outranks all in this Country who make
that noble instrument their specially Ii IS admitted
that he ranks among the first living organsts OF the
world. There being organ in Irving han nisriends
denied the pleasure Of hearing him IN his disn
gushed specially but he won just and high encomuns
for his piano play ing this occasion, facility Tor
which he possesses in larger degree than is usually
found among Organists.
The leading instrumental feature Of tie concert was
the performance Of tie Quntette Club, consisting OF
Morgan, pianist Allen Dodwortb, eornc primo g. D.
Dodworth, corno secondo II. b. Dodworth, tenor. j.
F. Stratton baritone. This club, Of which ID. H. Sian
ford. co.. well.known merchant OF this city, and a
musical amateur ofraIe taste. judgment and beraliiy.
lie Presdep have met together for several years at the
piano rooms Of Stodart Morris for the practice
and enjoyment Of The highest closs Of music. They
OF Beethoven Hummel Fesca. Reissgcr and others to
their peculiar instruments preserving ell the points
intact with only such changes the registers and ca
yacies Of the instruments render necessary. There is
speculiar charm in THE novel combr atop and In the
andantcs especially the effects extremely beautiful
The selections on this occasion tie allegro and
andante from the grand trio by Hummel and the four
movements Of Ecissigcrs fourth trio. These were
admirably played, Mr. Morgan exhibiting fuency
certainty and excellent taste pianist and he Messrs
Dodworth and Sirntton proving that The Old repata-
lion OF the Dodworth family. was not only something
beyond the hearsoy Of tradition. but that 10 day they
could compete successfully with any players on their
Instruments albeit they no longer Indulge IN public
performances Allen Dodwortbs tone, execution,
and expression arc perfect possible. and
each member in Lis department is IN accomplished and
admirable performer. 10th selections were well re-
eeved. but for miscellaneous audience tho second
selection very much too long Mr.. 5. j.. Nils be-
side Playing his clever antasie OF themes from Faust
which we heard him play wei. performed
duet with Mr. Morgan which would have been more
effective had the pianos been in perfect unison.
The vocal excitement Of the evening the first ap
pearance of young lady amateur, pupil Of sienor
Bassni one of the finest formers of ine voice in tie
country The young lady is pette but very interesting
N appearance She has voice Of rare beauty, fresh
Deodous and telling, and charming In s sympathetic
quality Her styles somewhat exaggerated. but she
has much dramatic feeling and seems ~ have very
comprehensive idea of effect. She made undeniable
success; both her songs were encored, the second
receiving unanimous double encore.
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