Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1874-05-11

note was perfect, ana generously Iuii apu
pure, and the impression left upon the mind
was most pleasing. Miss Cary always sings
a. though she had great reserve ofpower'
and a. though she was making no effort what
ever. believe that there is no singer now
before the American public, who has so strong
hold upon the music lovers, As she has.
Besides being . good singer, she is true
and noble woman. In all her associations
maads the highest respect, and while che
is frank and open and amiable, she 10 always
dignifed and ladylike. Another pleasing
number was the "Ah! parlate," sung by Miss
Edith Wynne. This was the first time ] ever
listened to the lady, and though she showed
throughout the soul and power of a true
artistic, must confess to q degree of disap-
pointment. 1t was apparent that she was suf-
fering from cold, and though this accounted
for, it did not remove the cause of disappoint-
ment. There were several instrumental
pieces, which were performed by Thomas'
orchestra in their inimitable precision and
fervor. We all used to think that Boston was
the necessary birthplace Of all that was meri-
torious and classical in music, bu: Theodore
Thomas and his grand orchestra came almost
as humiliation to US. The orchestra was so
immeasurably superior to anything we had in
New England, in its accuracy and nobility Of
execution, that we did for once yield the palm
to New York. But it 10 also true, that New
York didn't appreciate Thomas orchestra,
until Boston told them of its excellence.
Thomas himself is a genius. He Yields his
baton with an memorable precision, and rules
his troupe with a rod ~ inexorably firm. He
il most fearless and independent too in his
Interpretation ofthe masters. Having reached
his position BY hard study, he 10 conscious Of
this must be 90, and this must be 50, with an
assurance that 10 absolutely autocratic. lie is
probably the ablest impressario in America
to-day. There was also q solo by M. w. Whit
ney, and it is only necessary to say that he
sang it with his usual taste and earnestness.
In the evening, the first part of Hsydns
Seasons was given with Mrs. Smith. Mr.. o..
good and Mr.. ]. F. Winch for principal SOLO
lists. This was rendered in . very pleasing
manner, Mrs. Smith winning universal praise.
This was followed by Beethoven's ninth sym
phony. I think this was the fourth time the
ninth has been performed in Boston, and it fully
justified the anticipations of the audience.
Thursday afternoon afforded Mr.. Nelson Var
ley an opportunity to display his talent, which
he did to the entire satisfaction of his friends.
His song was 'In native WORTH" from the
Creation, and was rendered with exceptions
purity and taste. Let it be spoken to the
credit of Madame Rudersdorff, that she had
the good taste to import Mr.. Nelson Varley
for his own profit and our own pleasure. The
Thursday afternoon concert also effaced from
my mind all the unpleasant memories of Miss
Wynne, for her solo in "Hear my prayer"
was sung with remarkable intensity Of feel
ing and with great power. Her importunate
entreaty 90 often repeated with anxious
esrnessness, "hear my prayer" stirred the
souls of all listeners. Then when she sang
the words
ION for the wings OF \ dove,
Far away would rove
In the wilderness build me q nest
And remain there forever ut rest"
che threw pathos into her weary longing for
rest, that struck a responsive chord in every
heart, yearning for rest, that haven Of peace
which we all would fain reach. There was
an ineffable sweetness and tenderness in Miss
Wynne's Interpretation Of this which I never
heard excelled. Space forbids my speaking
OF the "Christus' by Mendelssohn, which was
very affecting. The theme is the scene Of
Christs trial. The weak desire of PLATE to
release him, and the harsh dissonant cries of
the Jews, "crucify, cruelty" were very stir.
ring. The last piece was the new work of
Mr.. Dudley Buck, "God 10 our refuge" This
has never but once been publicly performed,
and then by the Foster club in Roxbury
Consequently TO nearly oil, 40 we'll a. to my
self. it was entirely new. was very much
pleased with the style ofits composition. In
deed it was more to that. than to the individ-
ual performances that my attention was direct.
ed. think there is q symmetry and grandeur
about it. which may we'll please Mr.. Buck,
and may crafty his friends. But there 10 an
end to all thngs, and the end Of my attend
ance came before the end Of the festival. So
in Augusta l must content myself by reading
about the remaining performances. How
would delight in listening on Saturday even
ing to the oratorio Of St. Peter by Paine, who
is native Of cur own State. There, have
forgotten to say how the lady soloists were
dressed. But now that have forgotten it l
wilfully withhold the information.
MARTIN.