Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1871-02-08

Russian Concert Troupe gave Their
second concert last night, which was lis
tened to by delighted audience, The
troupe is composed Of the best chorus
singers that have ever appeared in our
city. The tenor Mr. Rajndl, has a
silyery voice, Of the sweetest and clear
est tones. He is musician in the
highest sense of the term, and eaptivates
all with the wonderful power of that
flexible voice. Mr.. Prymaezcnko, the
basso astonished all who had the plea
sure of hearing him last night His
solos were encored, and justly so, for a
voice of richer and greater compass
ana depth has not been heard in Mem
phis for many years. The most wonderful
performance of the Russians was their
cboruses, in imitation of orchestral mu-
sic. The quartette, BELLS, was magnif-
Gently rendered, and was an instrumental
equivalent. The deep tolling and swing
ing of the bells and the musical ringing
of the chimes were rendered with won
derful precision by the singers. The
deep basso voice sounded like the great
bell of Moscow in the midst of chime.
The mazourka, polka and waltz choruses
we're presented in most musical man
ner, which displayed exquisite taste and
perfect training in orchestral singing.
The public may rest assured that the
Russian Concert Troupe deserve crowd
ed houses during their stay in our city.
No such musical attraction has present
ed itself before the Memphis public for
years past, and no lover of music can
afford to forego the pleasure of hearing
these wonderful vocalists. The Russians
have consented to appear tonight at the
concert for the benefit of Calvary
Church. On next Thursday and Friday
nights and at the matinee on Saturday
they will give concerts at the theater,
and, we hope, to crowded houses.
The CALVARY CHURCH CONCERT will
take place tonight at the Memphis Thea
ter. The best of our amateur and pro-
fessional musical talent will render mu-
steal aid upon this occasion. We have
not seen the programme, but have been
assured that it contains selections from
the purest classical music. The ladies
who are to assist are recognized as our
sweetest and most perfect singers. Mrs
Czapski, Mrs. Heating and Mrs. Tomlin-
son are well-known amateur vocalists,
and have secured the success of a num-
Der OF concerts by volunteering to assist
for religious and charitable purposes.
Messrs. Tomlinson, Gideon, Kirkland,
White and Oliver will appear. The OF
chestra will be under the lead of Mr..
Handwerker, and the entire concert will
be conducted by Prof. Herman Schultze.
In addition to our home talent, rare
treat may be expected from the Russian
Concert Troupe, who have kindly con-
sented to appear and sing several of their
wonderful choruses.
FRENCH OPERA CoMPAYY.-It is ru-
mored that the New Orleans French
Opera Company will be induced to visit
Memphis for one week this spring. If
five hundred seats, at $l4 each, for seven
performances, can be sold, the entire
opera company can be secured. This
would create new era in Memphis, as
no regular opera company has ever APP
peared in our city, and the New Orleans
company is said to be the largest and
best in the world.
VARIETIEs.-The only regular place of
amusement open in the city is kept by
Manager Schooles, on Washington street.
A frst-class variety company appears
each evening. The troupe is composed
of the Wheeler combination, consisting
Of Ben Wheeler, Elsie D'Courcy and
Master Bonnie; Miss Lizzie Whelan,
Emma Clifton, Susie Starr, Julia DeLee,
Millie Coleman, and Messrs. Diamond,
Donaldson, Griffin, Melville and German.
Stage manager German has arranged a
splendid programme for tonight.