The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1869-06-21
THE GREAT PEACE JUBILEE.
DOINGs OF the FOURTH DAY.


FFOhb OuF OtOh COffeSp0ndeIW.
BosToN. June 49, 1869.
The finest programme of the great Musical
Festival was given at to-day's concert, pro-
gramme worthy of such occasion. Mr. Ter
rahn was the conductor with the exception OF the
overture, which was led by that fine musician
Mr. Eichberg
Mr. Zerrahn is, without the slightest doubt,
the abest conductor of those chosen to lead the
forces assembled here. He has a fine control
over the masses, and his great experience in
having previously conducted all the oratorios
performed here by the Handel and Haydn So
ciety fits him eminently for the position. 1t is
probably for this reason that the chorus prefer
his leading to that of others, as is shown by the
enthusiastic applause which always greets his
appearance at the directors stand.
The attendance this afternoon was immense,
though not quite so large as yesterday.
The fact that so many were disappointed
yesterday in securing admission had the good
effect of bringing people to their seats in good
|. time to-day, and there were but few loiterers
after 3 o'clock. Those who had the bad taste to
come late had to force their way through an
immense crowd of standers. Shortly before
o'clock a number of invited guests, amongst
whom were Hon. Charles Sumner and George
j Peabody entered the building, and were con-
Quoted to their seats by the committee. The
immense audience gave three rousing cheers for
. Mr.. Peabody, and after quiet had been restored
Mr.. Eichberg, amidst great applause, took the
conductors stand, gave the signal and the per-
formance commenced.
The concert opened with Webers Jubilee
Overture" under the lead of Mr.. Eichberg. 1t
was splenddy played, and was doubtless the
best of the performances of the orchestra. The
immense orchestra was especially effective in
the "Fmale,' IN which is introduced "God save
lid
with accomplishments of running passages by
the violin. Its entire performance reflects
the greatest credit upon Mr.. Eichberg.
Il Mendessohn's Choral from 81. Paul, "To God
on High" next followed. 1t was one of the
4 best, if not the best, morceaux to develop the
a mammoth choral forces and the wonderful
powers of the organ. 1t was an almost sublime
performance, and was highly relished by the
audience.
Two movements of Beethoven's chef dguUre
q the Fifth Symphony &C. minor), followed the
andante and the finale. Both were played with
1 a will by the large orchestra, and words cannot
express how magnificent the effect was. l do
not believe that this master-worll ever better
interpreted especially when we consider the
large number of executants. Every passage was
distinct, every forte and piano observed, and
the tempt were taken the most fastidious
could desire Too much credit cannot be given
to Mr. Carl Zerrahn for his mastery direction
of this gigantic work. Nothing like it has ever
been heard either on this or the other side of the
Atlantic. The applause at the end of the Sym
phony long and enthusiastic. "Evva
Beethoven"
Miss Adelaide Phillips, the only soloist of the
day next made her appearance, and was enthu-
sastically received. She gave charming, un-
adorned rendering of Handel's simple melody,
Il IT oh sSo which drnW forth lnnd
marks of appreciation and decisive calls for a
repetition from the large concourse of people
present, and the aria was repeated. Miss
Il Phillips was in excellent voice, and was heard
distinctly in all parts of the hall.
Achieved is the Glorious Work." from
Haydns Creation, and Thanks be to God,
from Mendelssohns Elijah, two of the most
glorious choral compositions ever written, were
next in order, and splendidly were they sung by
the chorus of 10000. The tempt were perfect
and the observance of the light and shading was
almost faultless. Long continued applause
greeted these fine choral efforts. During tho
inter1hisson the Mayor arose and announced the
presence of Mr.. George Peabody, in the follow
ing words:-
.Iadies and Gentlemen-I have the pleasure o
announcing to you the presence of Mr.. Peabody
who honors the Peace Festival this afternoon
I You will not only recognize him us your mos
esteemed trlend, Out olso US IHe lTlenu OF Cn'
whole world.
Mr.. Peabody then, standing upon a chair TO
a short time, surveyed the audience amidst thu
1 most deafening applause, and when silence haC
been restored, spoke about as follows
'sMy Friends:-Your Mayor has indeed sal
well that am your friend and has kindly an
nounced me as friend of the whole world. How
ever true this assertion may be, and think h,
has praised me too highly, yet l assure you
whatever NAV be said in regard to my friendshi
for mankind, my love for the Old World ca
never exceed that which have for the New"
Mr.. Peabody then resumed his seat amid;
T. great applause. The second part opened with
chorus from Mendelssohn's 81. Paul, followe
by the well-known prayer from Rossnis Nose
in Eqypt, the solos in the latter being sun
by the same series of gentlemen who san
the solos at Wednesdays concert. Both piece
were done with that precision which marked a
of to-days performances.
The "Inhammatus," from Rossini's Stab
~ Mater, which came next, was sung with a sligl
variation from Tuesdays programme. Instea
of Madame Parepa-Rosa, the solo was sung b
twelve soprani selected from the best Bosto
yocalists. The effect was fine, and the perform
ance called forth consderable-applau and a
M enthusiastic encore
The "Gloria" from Mozarts 18th Mass, whiC
R came next, was given better than at Tuesday
- concert, and the performance then conclude
with Handel's glorious 'Hallelujah Chorus, give
by the large body of singers, the orchestra, an