New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-04-28
Concert Mt the Ch.rch Of the Messiah.


A large and apprecistive audience was
congregated in that beautiful edifce, the
Church of the Messiah, Friday evening, to
listen to the concert given in aid Of the
church. The most complete arrangements
were perfected and every thing done to
make it one of the most select and classical
entertainments given this season.
The musical selections were mainly from
great masters, and it was a daring under
taking to accomplish the difficult pieces,
but finely did they do it, rendering every
part in An admirable manner. Too much
praise can not be bestowed upon them.
They may, indeed, feel proud; for few pro-
fessional artists would attempt such
masterpieces.
On the opening of the exercises, Mr.. J.
Q. A. Fellows. of tho committee of the
church, stated that Mime. Durand- Hitchcock
was directed by the opera management not
to sing before the congregation or concert
that evening This announcement was re-
ceived with disappointment by the large
assembly present but they entered into
the enjoyment Of the evening, determined
to mako the occasion one of cheerfulness
and pleasure.
The performance opened with chorus,
entitled "Salve Regina" comp osed by Mil
lard, which was given in an artistic man
ner, thus affording to the audience q glimpse
or taste Of the pleasure that awaited them.
Next was duo for soprano and alto voices,
by Mendlessohn. The exquisite blending
Of the two voices was . triumph Of vocal
ism. No doubt when Mendelssohn COM
posed it he thought it was almost q musical
impossibility, but the vocalists ON this oc-
casion dispelled that doubt, and the COM
poser was simply outwitted.
Next ON the programme was solo tenor
Joseph" air), sung by Mr.. M. This grand
solo was sung in Mr.. Ms characteristic
style, creating q feeling of admiration and
enthusiasm among his listeners. This gen.
tleman's voice 10 cultivated and refined,
and his vocalisms are always listened to
with rapture.
The qusrtette by Mrs. w., Mrs. B.
and Messrs. T. and w. was sung in
charming manner. The modesty of these
singers forbade them from putting their
full names upon the programme, and by SO
doing naturally aroused the curiosity Of the
audience This made the affair more inter-
esting, for various were the conjectures as
to who the singers were. This feeling could
not be satisfied until the stirring notes of
the grand organ poured forth, making the
church ediioe tremble, and the heavenly
voices of the 'incogs" foated through the
church, creating by their melodies q thrill
of delight in the hearts of each one in the
stronger than iron or steel. The solo by
Mrs. Y fully sustained her reputation as
songstress. The trio, "God is Love-" was
sung in an impressive manner by Mrs. H.
and Messrs. T. and w.
In part second the programme contained
as many selections as that Of part first,
the selections being classic and popular.
The first piece, "Glory to God in the
Highest" was sung in q manner that would
do credit to any choir in the country. This
grand old hymn always causes q ffutter
and feeling of joy in the hearts of those
who listen to its inspiring words and de-
ightful strains.
The programme then came, as follows:
Trio, Mrs. and Miss P. and Mrs. w.; solo,
&" Fac ut Portum," Mrs. c.; trio (Joseph),
Mrs. p, Messrs. M. and W.; duo, Mrs. Y.
and Mr.. M; quartette, Break Break!
Breakv' closing with the Infammata," by
Rossini.
The concert was, without doubt, the most
successful of the season, and one that will
compare tavorably with any of the same
character given in the country. The ladies
and gentlemen who assisted rendered their
respective parts excellently well, singing
each particular piece with the vivacity and
energy that it required. There was no dis
cord, and nothing but harmony.