The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1873-05-08
THE CINCINNATI FESTIVAL.
The Opening COncert-.UnprOPitIOuS
Day.
A SnrisfactorH Performance.

A Satisfactory Performance.
CINCINNATI, O., May 1.-THE Musica
Festival to-day has had a test in tht
lnclement weather, that has mort
clearly demonstrated It's hold upon the
popular heart and It's complete success:
than any that has trsnspired since IL
commencement. All last night the rair
descended and this afternoon it was one
continued rain storm. The streets werC
in a very sloppy condition. Notwith
standing this at tho matinee about 5000
were present. The exercises commenced
promptly at 2 o'clock with an overture
followed by an air from the Creation,
"Rolling on foaming billows," by
Mr.. Whitney. During the produc'
ton of this the rain descended il
torrents and produced such noise or
the metallic roof with which the building
Is covered that 1t was difficult for much
OF the audience 10 hear the admirable
rendering of Mr.. Whitney. In conse-
quence Of this, by request near the close
Of the matinee, Mr.. Whitney again ap-
peared and repeated It under more favor
able circumstances and acquitted himself
IN a way to elicit tremendous applause.
Mrs Smith in the Prayer and Barcarolle
"Leloile du Nord," by Msyorbeer, had a
fine opportunity Of showing the claims
which her rare culture had upon cul-
tivated musical tastes. The rendition
Of this was great success. The audi
ence at the close were enthusiastic Tor her
reappearance, to which she yielded, amid
great applause. TING first effort was in
AaVeVerum, by Mozart. The precious
sweetness and expression with which this
was performed, produced an effect upon
the audience which no previous perform
ance had done. Last night was largely
employed in preparing the public minds
for proper appreciation Ol the great
musical event. To-day, too. the audi
ence was relieved from any solicitude il
might have had before, was ready to enter
upon the enjoyment Of the occasion.
Sound an alarm from Indas," MaCCa-
bens, by Mr. Varley, produced much OF q
sensation, the audience demanding re-
appearance. ~ Naviganti," a trio, by
Randezza, sung by Mrs. Smith, Messrs.
Varley and Rudolphsen, completed the
programme for the soloists. "Allegretto," !"
from the the eighth symphony OF Sherzo,
and march from "hlidsummer Nights
Dream,n overture TO "Fradiavola on the
Beautiful Danube" and "Traenmerei"
comprised the afternoons work for the
orchestra, exclusive Of its support in the
vocal pieces. The performance closed
with march and chorus from Tam
hausen BY the full chorus. The chorus,
in this, acquitted itself with great credit,
did not equal its effort in the De Isum
of the night before, nor did 1t approach
the splendid laurels which 1t gained to-
night.
Much as could be ssid OF any previous
effort the entertainment tonight was the
event thus far oi the festival. Through
drizzling rain and along the muddy
streets four thousand persons found their
way to the hall, which was nearly filled
The scenes from Orpheus, in which Miss
Cary, chorus and orchestra were to par
ticipate, have been looked to as one ofthe
principal features OF the programme ar
ranged for this musical effort. In all re.
spects 1t exceeded the expectation Of
those present. The chorus had exhibited
power of independence and self reliance
before, but to those more fully developed,
were now added to the expression In a
marked degree. Miss Cary in this took
prominent part filling the immense hall
so that In the most remote parts her soft
est notes could be heard. At the close
there was such storm Of applause as
probably never have experienced Sin
connection with musical exercises in this
city. Tremendous clapping ofhands and
stamping of feet were followed by braves
and finally by loud cheeridg, which con-
tinued for some time and until Miss Carey
appeared upon the stage. Doubtless In
this ovation the audience recognized in
Miss Carey the representative OF the
whole effort, and while bestowing upon
her a most splendid compliment they
also desired on this occasion to express
TO the chorus, as well as to MIR. Thomas
and the orchestra, their enthusiastic ap-
probation. Mrs. Dexter appeared for the
first time during the festival, singing, I'm
Verdure Clad" from the Creation. When
she had concluded, the whole audience
appeared to engage In applause and
thel cheering continued until she re-
sponded to the encore. The instrumental
parted consisted Of suite number three
by Bach, symphony number two by Schu.
mann, and overture to Coriolanus.
The exercises closed at eleven o'clock
with "See, the Conquering Hero Comes" !"
by full chorus, orchestra and organ, a.
sured by the successes 1t had gained.
Thn nhoF1Is rnndorad fhiu with aTtraor
dinary power and effect.
The projectors Of the Festival are jubi-
liant. The most critical admit that In
all respects the effort Is one of the rarest
interest, and that in It's effect on music in
this country, It Is the most important
even that has transpired In this country.
Tomorrow afternoon 1900 children Of
the public schools appear in the chorus,
and tomorrow night the 9th symphony
| by Dcthoyen will be rendered,