The St. Cloud journal. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1866-1876, 1868-03-12
THE CONCERT.

THE CONCERT.
| EDITOR JouRNAL.-Thinking that per
haps, "under the circumstances" you woul'
not look with disfavor upon . notice 0
Tuesday evenings concert from . listener
or consider it as infringing upon editoria
prerogatives, venture to send the follow
ing for such use IS You may deem best.
The Congregational Church-which, by
tho way, is admirable in its acoustic ar
rangcmcnts for concerts--was crowded to
its utmost capacity, very many persons be-
ing unable to obtain seats. This was un'
doubtedly the largest audience ever gath
cred to witness an entertainment in St.
Cloud, and was appreciated throughout.
The opening chorus, selected from ''Nor-
ma" was given IN excellent style, full,
spirited and in exact time. The introduce
tory duet, an old favorite with many. lost
none Of its beauties as rendered by Mrs.
Bly, and Miss Mitchell.
Tue piano duet, "Ojes Criollos," by Mrs.
Alsop and Miss Denison, was very slillful'
~ played. Both demonstrated that they
understood perfectly how to manipulate
piano, even in the most difficult pieces
The ''Inferpal Qaadrillcs." by the same
performers, was also good.
''Shc sweetly sleeps sung by Mcssrs.
Montgomery and Weary, and Mrs. Abbott
and Montgomery, was as sweetly sung as
could have been asked by composer Or au-
dience. The perfect harmony Of every
part showed much practice.
That Incompatible ballad, ''Kathleen
Mavourneen." received ample justice from
Mr.. Chas. Powell. The audience mani.
tested their appreciation by loudly encor-
ing it, a compliment the singer fully de-
served.
Miss Flora Hayward did herself great
credit by the excellent name, in which
she played calling Leaves TWAS CIV
en- with fine expression.
81 Pescaiori," by Mrs. Bly, and Miss
Mitchell, was, in my humble judgment,
one Of the very best pieces Of the evening,
being one Of those brilliant and difficult
compositions which are we'll calculated to
show to advantage the power and culture
of the voice. 1t was persistently encored.
This was followed by the duet, "When
night comes DER the plain" by Mr.. Pow
ell and Miss Hayward. That it was yell
given. was attested by the encore which
greeted it.
The piano solo, "Td;se 6rilliante," one
of Gottschslk's pieces, was executed in
brilliant style by Miss Denison, and loud
ly applauded BY. the audience.
''Come where my love lies dreaming"
one Of Fosters sweetest compositions, was
beautifully sung by Mcssrs. Powell and
Morse, and Mrs. Abbott and Miss Nixol..
1.-THE ivy that clings to the old abbey
WALL" sung by Mr.. c. Alsop, who has a
fne tenor voice, was loudly eneored, and
brought Mr.. Alsop out in the "Oyster
Man." which was given with conf: effect.
The guitar duet, '.Belle Schottische," by
Messrs. futile and Alsop, was played with
skill and expression. I understand that
his piece is one Of Mr. Tuttle's own COM
position.
"rwo merry hearts, was sung by Mrs.Ab-
oott and Miss Nixon, whose voices are alike
n sweetness, aexibility and purity Of tone.
There is 40 shade of harshness perceptible
n any note uttered by Mrs. Abbott.
"Guardu che blanca luna," was another
# the gems Of the evening, Mrs. Bly, has
voice Of remarkable compass and power,
while Miss Mitchell's, pure aud sweet, gave
evidence of thorough cultivation.
The piano solo, "Polka de concert: Car
lival Of Naples" made very many Of the
audience regret for the hundredth time
hat Mr.. futile had not devoted his whole
lime and study to music, which was born
0 him as an Inheritance. His whole soul
8 thrown into his playing, and finds ex-
'ression through the keys of the instru-
nent. 1t is pleasure to listen to him by
he hour.
The duet, "The Gypsy Countess" sung
n costume by Mr.. Alsop and Miss Mitch
IL, was received with determined encore.
The final chorus, from the "Enchsnt-
'ess," was well fitted to close the evenings |
leliQbtful entertainment. |
The piano Accomplishments BY Mrs. Al
sop and Mrs. Boyd were we'll played
throughout, supporting instead of drown
ng in volume of sound the voiccs Of the |
singers.
I must briefly refer to the orchestra,
which at intervals furnished spirited and
enlivening music, keeping the audience in
D state Of good humor during the changes
Of the programme. Mr.. Fishers cornet was
one Of the most noticeable features of the
concert, and the manner of its use marks
Mr.. F: as a thorough master Of that in.
strument.
A LISTENER.
For several reasons We readily accept
the review Of the concert given above by
ga Listener" The greater portion of
VIII atever credit there may be for the sue
cess Of the entertainment is due to the per-
severing ~labors Of MIR. futile. The pro-
ceeds returned TO the Library Association
amounted TO $04.65.