Gold Hill daily news. [volume] (Gold Hill, N.T. [Nev.]) 1863-1882, 1870-10-28
TIE CONCERT.

Notwithstanding the bad state Of the
streets resulting from the recent storm,
the complimentary vocal and instrti-
mental concert at Piper's Opera House
last evening, rendered to Miss Isabella
Thomas, the popular and talented
singer, was very fully attended, the
dress circle especially being crowded
with ladies and gentlemen, forming a
very %appreciative audience. OF the
concert generally, we can only speak
in terms Of unqualified commentator,
rs highly creditable to all the partici-
pants, as we'll as to Professor Farini,
the chief manager, to whose efforts the
public are indebted for this series Of
unusually pleasing concerts. This last,
however, was the best of all, other
singers Of established merit volunteer
ing for the occasion. There was rather
too much drag, at some points, for the
length Of the programme, thus keeping
the audience somewhat later than vas
really necessary 10 O'Clock Is late
enough.
The Victoria Chorus, by Farini's
class, with solo and laughing finale,
was given with admirable effect. The
cavatina, Robert, sung by Miss Isabella
Thomas, was most eXcellently rem
dered in every respect, unless we may
say that she fails a little in the clear
rendition of the highest notes. Let
her attain perfection in that respect,
and she will be fully entitled to the
coveted appellation Of Prima Donna
Soprano. As q first-class ballad singer
she is hard to equal, even now. Her
voice Is full, clear and harmonious, Of
good compass, fieXibility and power.
She has a fine, graceful stage appear
ance, sings with excellent taste, and
studies hard and successfully to i'm
prove. In response to the encore she
sang the Last Rose Of Summer very
sweetly indeed. The duet The Fish
ermen, by Mrs. Storer and Mrs. Sum-
mers, was also very sweetly given, and
loudly encored. They responded with
another pleasing duet, Of the dialogue
order, which was we'll given, and APP
plauded. Drift Ny Bark, q very
beautiful duet, by Miss Thomas
and Professor Farini. vas given
with admirable effect, the Professor
modulating his sometimes too power
full baritone to perfect harmony and
accord with Miss Thomas fine soprano.
Bemne, 4 peculiarly lively ballad, was
sung in excellent style by Mrs. Sauers,
Farini presiding at the piano and join
ing in the duet portion. Being most
enthusiastically applauded, Mrs. Saul
ers responded very sweetly with the
ballad, Tn Waiting, Ny Darling for
Thee. She has Il voice Of eNtraordin-
airy sweetness, c~learness and power,
especially in the highest range Of
notes, yet not so loud and full In the
lower notes. 1t partakes OF both con-
tralto and soprano. The scene from
the opera of II 7'roratore was well
given, with Miss Thomas rs "Leono-
.ra." and Mr.. Fredericks rs "Manrl-
co - invisible. Miss Belle Tausig
sang IT'S Better to Laugh than be Sigh
ing very we'll indeed, showing consid-
cradle improvement owe past efforts,
and was d~eservedly encorcd. Miss Mi
chaelson also sang a sweet ballad or
two very we'll, lacking confidence,
however. Mrs. Storer sang Waiting
very sweetly, and with taste and cor
r~ectness, responding to the loud ell
core by likewise singing Edty's Letter,
a very pleasing little gem Of a ballad.
The German Quartette, Fredericks,
Bruckmann, Farini and Stein, accom-
panied by Professor Pasmore OIL the
piano, were received with high favor
in both their well rendered German
songs, Michel and the Vein Gdlop.
Both are capital and popular songs,
never mind whether you underestimate
word Of them or not. Farini sang
Sucee. be thy Repose most eXcellently,
encored with n jolly song, and in res
ponse to the continued enthusiasm Of
his friends got even on them by sing
ing Maggie Nay. The piano playing,
by the four professors, was all first
rate, and Mr.. Gill's cornet solo credit
ably given, but the gem OF instru-
mental music was the flute solo
of Frank Moore. He played
Blue Bells Of Scotland, and another
fine piece with variations, In brilliant
style, and was very much a%pplauded.
II certainly was the best flute solo ever
performed by any II on that stage.