The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1872-02-15
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of Prof Bieling was a combination OF the
finest German and American musical tai
ent our city possesses, and included in its
programme some of the choicest airs of Mo-
Fart, Donizetti, Verdi, and other popular
selections. 1t could no, fail to please far
more critical audience than we could
claim.
The concert opened with the ma gnifeent
overture to the opera Of Don Juan, By Prof
Bielings band which was followed BY a
very fine chorus for ladies and gentlemen
by the Freir Sangsrbund, both of which
were warmly and enthusiastically applaudod.
The aria from the Child Of the Req
ment Ask ne not Why" solo for soprano
by Miss Gertie Sibree, was listened to with
evident pleasure, the voice of the fair sing
err being in perfect unison with the pathos
Of thi, favorite air the prevailing senti-
ment being of that universal kind which
touches all hearts. " Greeting to Switzer-
land" solo for soprano, by Miss Lima Bach,
accompanied by Prof. Bieling was one of
the finest solos of the evening, the wide
scope Of the piece giving ample opportun-
ity for displaying great cultivation of voice
and elaborate execution.
Finale from the opera ElEgsathe, cho-
rus and solo, by the Frier Sangerbund, was
a very beautiful selection, the instrumental
accompaniment being varied and soft, there
by giving greater effect to the different solo $
by Miss Kemper (alto,) Q. Troemele
(tenor,) A. Piening Cbasso,) and especial
ly the soprano by Mrs. Bieling, whose fine,
clear voice was heard to great advantage,
and was much admired. Our inability to
understand the German language renders
it impossible to give the German music
full justice, as much of the beauty of a
piece depends on the blending and harmo-
nizing of the words and air. We can only
speak of the almost faultless execution of
both voice and accompaniment. In this
particular, we console ourselves that we
are not worse off than New York reporters
at the italian operas; but those who are
familiar with the language must have en-
joyed rare treat.
"The Forsaken,' solo for soprano, by
Mrs. Ryder, followed next We have
often had the pleasure of hearing her sing,
but never with more real delight than on
this evening, and the almost breathle.s
silence of the audience during the solo is
proof that all felt its beauty She certain
ly did herself great credit. Next on tne
programme was the Concert for Piano, by
Miss Olga Nelson. This young lady, who
is only fifteen years old, displayed aston
ishing proficiency on the piano, playing a
long and most difficult piece with admir-
able expression, execution and grace. The
audience showed their appreciation of her
skill by the hsartiest applause.
Air from the Opera Troubadow, by
Miss Eta Barrie, was sung with more
than her usual power and briIliancy. Her
appearance on the stage was greeted with
applause, and she fairly earns her honors.
1t is evident that her pieces do not tax her
highest capabilities, and she sings with
that ease and viyacity which always at
tracts the admiration it SO justly deserves.
The Sulks die Muchcn), chorus for
gentlemen, by the FREEZER Sicngerbund,
finished the evenings musical programme
We suspect there was considerable fun in
this piece which was lost to those not IN
derstanding the language, but from what
we know Of it, our gallantry viii not per-
NIT US to endorse its sentiments; but like
all the rest it was finely rendered.
The concert, as a whole, was a success
long to be remembered by those who were
present. 1t was evident by the APP
plause which followed each piece that the
audience fully appreciated the selections
and talent displayed. Il is but just to say
that we owe most of its artistic perfection
to our German friends, to whom music is a
birth-right, studied and loved for its own
sake. To Prof. Bieling, who is considered
by many good judges to be, in point of
musical talent and education, the equal, if
not superior of Prof. Bach, of Milwaukee
the association is especially under great OBJ
legations, in his having so kindly given his
undivided time to the necessary rehearsals
and other details Of the programme for the
evening.
The supper and ball, which followed the
concert was equally well patronzed and
enjoyed, there being a crowd Of eager dan
GERS always on the floor, and an equally
eager crowd bcsiesing the supper rooms.
The ladies' comprising the table committee
must have had a trying and busy time.
We have seldom seen such perfect good ma
ture displayed in so large crowd. Every
one was in the way, but all seemed to rather
enjoy the situation, than otherwise. AL
though the expenses were large, yet the
net proceeds were over two hundred dol
lars, which exceeded the most sancuine ex-
pectatlon., and places the association in
funds to purchase a hundred new volumes
and refurnish the rcading-room with maya
zines and papers which are sadly needed.
1t has been said that our Library is the
best in the West for its size. The first Sc
lection was in every respect good one, be-
ing almost entirely of standard authors.
which are not only highly necessary for the
general reader, but are also invaluable to
the professional and scholar for reference.
For this wise and prudent measure we are
mainly indebted to Maj. Chas. II. Walker,
its first President, whose judgment in thu.
using the funds at the commencement for
solid works, thereby stamping its founda-
ton with the scholarship of all ages, cannot
be too highly appreciated.
The first instalment OF book. determines
the character and tone of the Library, and