Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1875-05-15
CINCINNATI.
Echoes ITOm Her Great Musical Ees-
IiVaI.

Echoes fTOm Her Great Musical Ees-
GiVaI.
CINCINNATI, MAY l4.-There was the
same rush Of people at tie matinee this
evening as usual. Every seat was full and
many were standing
The opening piece, Bseth0ven's over
ture, sCOHsecgaliUu Of the House" was
given by the orchestra in their usual fault
less manner, followed by an arieua from
BeelhOyen's SIN Questa TOmba,' sung by
Mr. Whitney, ami an aria, "Dave Sons
from Mozlrt's Marriage Of Figaro by
Miss WhinucTy. The aria from
OTpheus, "Cbe Faro Senza Euri-
dice by Miss Emma Cranch,
was followed By a portion Of the third act
Of Wagnsr's Meister-Siuger Won Nueru-
berg, consisting Of the Introduction, Waltz
er's prize song, sung by Mr.. BischOiI, and
an overture, the first and last PORTIONS, by
the orchestra This composition Of Wag-
ner, although differing from either the
TennhaUser or LOhreIaren, is filled with
bold ideas, marvellous harmony, and de-
lighlful passages, and shows a wonderful
fertility in the production Of new aud start
ling effects, without injury to harmony.
The aria from the Prophet, "Oh, Give to
Save a Poor Soul gained for Miss Carey
the grand ovation Of the day, and repeated
calls and long continued applause brought
her several times smilingly to the front,
each appearance becoming the signal for
fresh shouts and bursts Of applause.
Mr.. Whitney came in the next rank for
favOrs, i'm the Aria, so Ruddier than the
Cherry" from Handel, which he gave with
great spirit, and was rewarded with a burst
Of approval.
The closing piece Of the matinee was
qusrtette from Verdi, sung by Mrs. Smith,
Miss Carey and AIeSsrs. Bischalf and
Whitney.
In the evening, another house of crafty
ing proportions greeted the musicians.
There were no crowded aiSles, but every
seat was filed and an UnbrOken sea of faces
was presented 10 the stage. Better order
prevailed, and Thomas was spared the
agony of a noisy audience. SchUbeu's
ninth symphony in g was the fist given.
Its rendition was faultlCss, and lOud ap-
plause was heartily bestowed at The close.
Thomas was treated TO an ovation. Next,
selections from Wagner were Wotan's Fare
well 10 Bunhilde and the Magic Fire
Scene. The effect of The music was one Of
the most startling character, enchanting the
audience to the closest attention. The yO-
cal part was given by AIr. Franz Emmerts
in a fine manner, and was a thoroughly az
tistic rendering Of this grand theme.
The closing portion Of the festival was
given under the direction Of Otto Linger,
who has been laboring for months past i'm
in drilling the chorus. As he appeared on
the stage, a wild shout Of joy broke forth,
and A shower Of bouquets literally rained
down upon him, audience and chorus join
inc heartily in doing honor TO the master
that, with a heart devoted TO music, bad
used his utmost endeayOTs to make the fes
tival a grand success.
PrometEeus, by List, was the last piece;
and thus closed a series Of the most re-
markabIe and memorable entertainments
ever attempted i'm America. The full effect
will not be seen and understood until here
after. when in other cities similar attempts
will be made. This festival has proven
that Americans can appreciate music Of the
highest order, when satisfactorily rendered, |
and they will soon rival those European
famed for devotion to the art !
of music. There is a feeling now in favor |
Of the erection Of a permanent building |
for these festivals, nd steps will doubtless
be taken soon looking to that result.