The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1875-04-29

THE CONCERT At ASSEMBLY HALL. Tuesday
NIsHT.-The unusual merit OF the grand mu-
sical entertainment at Assembly Hah Tuesday
night, given by the choir of the Second Bap-
tist church, assisted by Mrs. ALVIN Barton,
of Knoxville. Tenn, aud number of our
leading solo singers, together wish chorus
embracing the best amateur taleat of Rich
mond, entities it to more extended notice
than we were able to give it yesterday morn
ing, owing mainly to the lateness OF the hour
at which the concert was concluded. From
first TO last the various selections, choral as
we'll as individual, were rendered in the most
satisfactory manner. This was clearly evi.
dent from the spontaneous and genuine ap-
plause with which they were received by the
extraordinarily large and appreciative auds-
euce present. The performance commenced
with the "Oyerture to Zampa," by kess-
nich's orchestra, and was followed by d tine
chorus Hail to thee, Liberty" frona.the
opera of Semaramis, By Rossini-sung
by over sixty voices, Sweetheart" )"
by MlIard, beautiful centralto solo,
and one which fully displayed the richness
and meNogpess Of her voice, was splendidly
sung by Miss Nannie Reiebardt. An sslasSe
was demanded, which, she gracefully ac-
kpowledged by singing selection from the
opera of Stradella, which was in eirect con-
trast with her first piece, and Showed re-
mark1ble compass and he1ibility- nhs duet
l.Eyenine." by Mrs. Barton and Mr. Grant,
WAS finely rendered,and highly appreciated
Next came quartstte by the Second Bap-
tist Church choir--MiSses RedfOrdaDd Rein
hard, and Messrs. Bedford and GTant-which
| eliei,ed much applause, aud was encored.
Miss Maggie Redfords mezG0' soprano solo
- Adelaide" from Beethoven, was most
exquisite gen.. and she sang 1t with great
tenderness aad expression. Faith and
Hope," which, she sang in response to
the continuous applause, was also
| q most pleasing selection. Size has
| a remarkably sweet aud well-cultvatei
| voice. Tha first part Of the programme was
concluded with that magnificent chorus
Land Of the Trumpet and the Spear, from
the opera of "Anna RDlena," by Doni3eui,
with sosrano solo by Mrs. Barton. 1t was
erandly sung with wonderful accord and
harmoas, and was greeted at its conclusion
with perfect storm Of applause, which
could only be paciied by repetition. THIS
second part was inauguraled by anothes
splsndid chorus, "Awake, the Night is Beaa$
ing" from the oYera "Elisire D. D'Anore," !" BY
the same authoz, with soprano solo and SO.
prano and tenor duet by Mrs. Reinharda ano
MIR. Redlord.. This was also finely sung, and
had to be repsated. The bass solo, sa!ce
EReqina," WIS programmed for Mr.. Grant
| but owing to the nou>arriyas Of the
music he was compelled to substl
. tute another piece, which was effec
ltiyelv sang, as was the enc9Es, Rose
1 busb.n which it elected. Mrs. j. Relnhardt
In the soprano solo LHos Di cues; Anima,
by Danizetti, sang charmipgly, and respond
ed to an encore by singing @The Aipin
HON." which, with the corhet obtgato, en
ab,ed her to display her vocal powers to gress
advantage. The concerted piece, "Ihe Etcu
Of vengeance Cometh from the oratossa !
banged" "by Beethoven. sung By Mrs. haf.o
i, and Messrs. Bedford and Grant, was we
rendered and loudly applauded. "'fhe Lar
, of the Swallows amezZo.soprano and teut
) duet. was beautifully sung By Nh. I'D Mi
: Redford. For so encore, the sonic du
" Mr.. and Mrs. Jones" was given. Mr.. Re
: ford appearing in character. This piece or
}. ated much merriment, and was so great
!. appreciated that they were forr ed to repe
: if. The last solo, "The Carnival. of Venice
n with concert variations, by Ms. Barton, W
q mar excellence the gsm e,f the eyenir
h That lady's execution. in this dift1c'
< com position was very f.ne--indeed, We
Is derful fox an ama.eur-and deser'