, 1877-12-23
MUSIC.
HOME MATTERS,

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| arc HOW OH their way to Milwaukee. Of til
performances VIC need hardly speak, as we hav
already noticed them in detail day by day
Looking at them us whole. however, til
troupe deserves credit Miss Melville especially
rs she has laborcu under severe physical iudi.
| position during the entire two weeks. Whil
| the very organization Of the troupe must bar
from performing anything heavier than "Fr
Diavolo' or "Thc Bohemian Girl" It is adapte,
! admirably to its repertoire, which is comprise,
mainly Of three operas adapted from the French
-plaMuuet's Chimes OF Normandy" Afaillart'
| "Vi!lars' Dragoons," and Ambroisc Thomas
"Summcr Nights Dream" While the mos
| positive success was won in the first named
[ wuicl, could hardly have been don,
better if it had been written for the troupe
the other two were also cxcellcntIy giyen, ant
with only these thrcc works, which represent
| scllool almost unknown III this country, MIR
Hess ought to nave a thoroughly successful
seuson. Miss Melville, us light comedy
actress and singer, h:ls made herself general
tayorite, and Mile. 1sidora Martinez though not
stranger here, has made q more intimate ac
quaiutal,cc with our musical public aud 'nl
proycu upon the acquaintance. The other arc,Ats
Of the troupe, well known here have acquitted
Themselves with great credit, and the seasou
which has now closed will leave behind it many
pleasant memories.
THE HERSHEY SCHOOL RECEPTION.
The ss Pupils deception II at the Hershey
School OF Musical Art on Friday evening was
one of the most elegant and artistic affairs OF
the season, and was listened to by 4 splendid
audience. MIR. 4. F. McCarrell opened the con-
cert with Bach prelude, which he plavcd with
remarkable clearness and artistic phrasing,
showing not only careful study, but talent of no
ordinary quality. Master Leon Vel Mott played
the first two movements Of Mcndclssohn's G
minor concerto with organ accompaniment by
Mr., Eddy. 1t was quite Il remarkable perform
ancc, considering the extreme youth Of the
player (only II years) The difficulties Of the
work were overcome i'll manner that
would do credit to many all older per-
former. He has great talent, aud with
patient study may accomollsh great things in
his art. He is by no means to BIZ classed anong
those infant prodigics which appear and dssap-
pear like n.eteors, for there is nothing abnormal
about his growth. 1t is Simply Il case OF unusual
musical talent carefully cultivated. He is pa-
tieut, hard worker. Miss Mary 2. Hendrick
sang "Deh, per questo tnstante" from Mo
zar.'s 9'Titus y iu careful and apprecia.ive
manner, eviucing marked improvement since
Erickson III the "stuccato :ss.olka," by MuIder,
displayed voice Of wonderful compass, iuas
much as she sang F in alt with apparent case.
On the whole, however, her effort was not 4
marked success. It tgavc proof Of careful training
aud much study, but the introduction was very
defective, which Is Il sufficiently grievous fault.
Mr.. L. j. Henderson's rendering OF the Bcetho-
zen Sonata III Z flat, op. q, was au exhibition
OF tiuc musical perceptions. The Andauso was
played with feeling and artistic repose, and ai-
OF the finale. Miss Mira Rommciss sang Mer-
kers splendid hymn, 'Show Thy Mercy, Lord"
In manner fully worthy Of the composition.
Her tones were rich and full. aud especially in
the lower register, OF thrilling pathos. The
vocal trio, 'tSpeed Thee, Little Boat," by Miss
Hiltz and the Misses Rolnmeiss, was sung with
great precision and good taste, the voices blend
Ing beautifully Miss Era Mayors played
The "Cauriccio Bri1ante" III B minor
very "cIscti7el7. She s has 4.a,s;I:,r' a. sear'
Her performance was remarkable for its appro-
pirate shading Us we'll as for its brilliant cxecu-
tion. THESE qualities III connection with her
excellent memory give much promise for her
future. Miss Grace 4. Hiltz sang the sccua and
aria from s'Der Freischuctz'' without notes. The
recitativcs were given With great dramatic power
and refinement. Every word was spoken SO as
to be easily understood, and the tones OF her
voice in the lovely Prayer were sweet and liquid.
The aria was delivered with fire and passion and
made fine impression. VI Miss hiltz aud Miss
Rommeiss it may be remarked that they are
pupils Of unusual promise, aud each has the
power to attain high position II the power to
pcrseyere in patient study be not lacking.
Miss Carrie ]. kingman, the lady organist, Of
whom the school is justly proud, played the
difficult theme and variations in 4
flat by Thieic, in a mastery manner No lady
in America has, we bclievt, gone SO far in Or
gan PLAYING, and Miss Kingman deserves the
warnlest congratulations for her successful per-
tormapce. In conquerinE these variations size
has reached position where difficulties lie be-
hind her, and has given those musical Manifes-
tations which entitled her to be ranked, not
merely as an oEgan-player, but as an artist
term rs rarely deserved as it is frequently mis-
used.
TIE MUSICAL COLLEGE REUNION.
The reunion given by tic Chicago Musical
College, 493 Wabash avenue, last Monday even
ing, again proved q great success. The College
vas crowded with an elegant and musical audi
,nce> Most Of the pupils performing male
their debut, and accomplished the task adlnira-
bly,. The first piece, "Amitfe pour amitic," BY
Carrie Wright and Belle Corwith, was played
with good expression and in excellent time.
Mss Mile Waterman, although manifestng
little nervousness, sang 3ullivan's ''My Dearest
1umoer was '.Ooeron," !" by Favargcr, and was
3layed by Miss julia Doane, whose execution
showed careful study and good talent. Miss
Nora McAIanon sang " Rpetiche M'ami," by
iiorza. The lady has the Voice to
eeSe ' dezeiSes sonasraS!s @ credit for ae ae
tyle in which she performed the songs with
,ut Words" bv Heller. "Whcn It's moon
light" song BY White, was sung In pleas
ng manner br Miss Genie alattcson. The |
seventh number, Senate op. q, for piano and
'ioiip tBeethoven) was played finely, Miss Mil
eE showing great llrmness Of touch. Miss May
lester sang - Angels ever bright and fair" I
:s,e was nervous at first, but completed the lat
er portion Of the piece nicely and with good |
expression. The Polonaisc op. p, by Chopin, |
vas beautifully played BY Miss Zula Goodman.
Mr. Frank Smith sang $50 Shall Ny Darilng I
&c." by Abt. Mr.. Smith has light voice, but /
IT pleasing quality. Miss Agues Knott PLAYED |
q Novelette," op. 80 {No. ~ The ]
EN- Of the evening was ithe 'Romance," for
otn, op. - (Brucll) played by Mr.. Roscnbeck-
+. Mr.. ziegfeid playing the piano accountant I
nent. The College may congratulate itself |
por having such an artist trof. Rosenbecker |
ras seren years connected with tie Thomas I
orchestra as first viollnlst, and is now Que of
he College Faculty. ..
The grand annual concert by the College, as
isted by full orchestra, will take place Mon
az evening, Jan, 2l, 1s75. at Mccormick Hail.
lie public will then have the opportunity OF
caring Prof. Roscubecker play Beethoren's |
'iolln Concerto. The College las been incor-
Grated and the following officers elected: F.
!eefeld, President; Adolph Rosenbecker, Di-
actor; ]. ]. Hatts1aedt, Treasurer; K. u. Cos
e, Secretary.
TEE RIrE-KISG CONCERTS.
The forthcoming Rive-King concerts at Her.
1er Hall, five In number, to which we shall a.
.de more in detail hereafter, will be given in