Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-10-17

ing of Miss Zilla L. McQueston, from Manches-
ter, N. H. The fine ballad "AyP by Pease, re-
ceived new Interpretation from this really
accomplished vocalist. In response to a rap
turous encore, she sang in a tender and impress
sve style. The matinee closed with brilliant
and good performance of the overture to Tan
credi, by Rossini ARRANGED for six hands), by
Misses RogersOn, Dunton and Mr. H. S. Rice.
FIRST GRAND CONCERT.
Mechanics hall was well filed last evening, it
being the occasion of the first regular concert
by the Worcester County Musical Association.
1t was a successful opening of the series, and
worthy to be recorded as one of the best miscel-
laneous concerts ever given by the association
on the opening night. The chorus appeared in
large numbers, nearly every available seat being
occupied. We think every one will agree with
us that it was the most effective chorus ever
heard in Worcester The anthem, blessed be
the name of the Lord" by Emerson, was given
with great power, and an evident appreciation
of the composers ideas. The two hymn tunes
from the STANDARD" illustrated two quite
distinct styles, and if fair specimen of
the others, the work will prove a valu
able addition to our collections of church
music. Anthem, "Sweet the moments, rich in
blessing" also by Mr.. Emerson, was full of
nicely wrought harmonies, and well sung by
the magnificent chorus. Handers great chorus,
"Then round about the starry throne" requires
great precision and power to perform it proper
~, and we were much gratifed with its proper
rendition. We congratulate Mr.. Emerson, the
efficient conductor of the evening, on the sue
cess attending his labors. Although the choral
* imnDrt1nt features
these festivals, still we must not neglect the solo
performers. We were all glad to welcome Miss
lngraham again in our concert hall, and to be
able to mark decided improvement IN her sing
ing during her absence. DANA di gioJa," by
AScher, song requiring great artistic execution
and exquisite little finishing points, found a
competent interpreter in Miss lngraham. Her
other song, go Come, Marie" by Kucken, was
of more quiet nature but equally artistic IN its
rendering. Miss Zllla L. McQueston, who made
such good impression in the afternoon, was
again warmly received. Her vOcallzatlon in
the 'Swiss Boy" was flushed performance,
leaving nothing to be desired, 1t was a genuine
success. Peacefully Slumber," by Randeggrr,
was also sung with great feeling and expires
sion, exhibiting a voice of unusual purity and
beauty of tone. We were also pleased with the
rendering OF the cavatina by Meyei beer. Miss
Lottie Pratt deserves special commentator for
the ease and purity of style and information with
which she sung this beautiful composition. Mr..
w. H. Daniel of the Conservatory of Music
conferred great pleasure upon the lovers of good
music in the singing of Stigeli'S brightest
Eyes" and a charming song by Schubert. His
style is a good model for our young singers TO
endeavor to initiate. BaInabys beautiful
song, "My Golden Ship" as sung by Mr..
j. A. Metcalf, exhibited a fine bass voice
with a good method A little more energy
would be better for the concert room, although
for the parlor it would not be required. Master
Van Raalte proved himself an adept on the vio-
lin. VieuXtemps himself would have been graf
fled with the performance of his great lantasie
could he have heard it. The other selection by
Eichberg was also very fine. The QUARTET by
La Hache by the former members of the Unity
choir was one of the gems OF the evening. We
must not omit to notice the truly splendid pre-
Sentation of Thalberg's fantasia on themes from
Moses in Egypt as performed by dr.. L. B.
Story. Mr.. B. d. Allen at the organ and MIR.
Story at the piano aided to make the whole a
finished performance by their fine accompani-
ments
The artists concert this evening promises fine
things