Omaha daily bee., 1874-04-17
The Philharmonic Society's Sec
ond Concert

We hO y
people!w This has been more fully
and satisfactorily confirmed by the
crowded and critical attendance at
the concerts already given by our
musical bantling, the Philharmonic
Society, the second of which came
off Wednesday evening at Shoals
Hall.
A large and brilliant audience
filled the room at an early hour, and
the overture to the BARBER of Sc
vile" was commenced punctually at
8 O'Clock. AS at the first concert,
the orchestra on this occasion, die
themselves infinite credit and exc
cuted that fine composition of Ros-
sini's in good style.
We cannot award to the double
q~uartette, "May Song" by Men
delssohn, that need of praise which
we should like it struck on the ear
flat and spiritless, and we turned
with relief to the chorus from
"Creation," which, judging from
the well filled seats of the active
members, promised to be an i'm
provement over the chorus of the
first concert.
The leading parts were we'll rem
dered, more particularly the one
assigned to that musical pet of the
Omaha public, Mrs. Latey, who is
eve willing, always reliable, and
never known to do anything indif-
ferently.
The chorus was given with good
effect, and a fullness which pleased
and satisfied.
The solo, "Waiting," by Mrs.
Bowen, which followed, gave full
scope to that lady's beautiful sopra-
no voice, and was charmingly and
artistically rendered, and excited
considerable enthusiasm.
The Potpourri, from Faust, by the
by the orchestra, was doubtless well
executed, although We had not the
courage to follow it through all the
labyrinthine mazes incidental to an
ineXhaustive theme. Upon looking
around the audience we found that
we had other kindred spirits who
were in sympathy with us, but who,
unlike us, did cape and yawn for
deliverance. We would respectful
ly suggest in this connection, a de-
cided curtailment Of the quantity
in future of instrumental pieces-as
before remarked, we are a "musical
people," but would like our nerves
dashed with a little more vocal and
less with the instrumental mixture.
The Overture ITO sIartha," which
opened the second part, pleased the
audience with its comparative
brevity and crisp spirited execution.
The suprapo and alto Duet,
"Cheerfulness," by Miss Cole and
Mrs. Sheriff., was neatly sung. 1t
flows In a waltz movement, with
the exception Of the introduction
which is anddnte. 1t is well
named; for the style of composition
is that which is calculated to excite
chesrfulnsss, and the singers APP
peared to feel the influence of what
they were rendering, and the quiet
steady gaze and delighted look of
the audience, and rapturous APP
plause which followed, testified
how well it was appreciated.
The violin solo by Prof. Cellarius,
to our notion and tastes, was some
what unequaliy executed; some or-
ton brilliant in the extreme, and
evincing the bow of a master hand,
whilst others fell from the instru-
ment devoid of anything but pass
ing mediocrity. We:fully.subscribe
to Prof. Cellarius' excellence i'm the
andante movement, but cannot say
that We are so well pleased with his
management Of the aNegropassages;
the latter failed most decidedly i'm
~impressing US.
The chorus from Haydn's Sea-
so's both surprised and pleased us.
A marked improvement on every
thing heretofore done by it was no
ticeable throughout this selection.
Miss Little, who held one of the
leading parts, did so with a grace
and power which not only took the
audience by storm, but 80 electrified
her associates as to draw out their
sympathizing aid, and make them
participants in the finest executed
piece of the programme.
There was about it the ring of ex-
~cellence, induced only by true talent
and long continued practice, with
out which all musical efforts must
inevitably fall to the ground, stale
and listless!
The Potpourri from 'Il Troy
atore," repiete with Vsrdi's choic-
est gems, closed the entertainment,
and was as effectively given as it
was gracefully received by the au-
dience.
Professor Hoffman acquitted him.
self nobly but quietly in his efforts
as leader of the chorus.
In conclusion, we would merely
remark to our friends, the managers
and active members Of the Pahar-
monte Society, who have in an in
credibly short time accomplished so
much in directing the musical taste
Of this city:-More practice, long,
diligent and thorough paractice
with the vocal portion of your ex-