The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1879-07-02

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charming picture Of happy school life.
To these musical exhibitions all eyes
are turned with eager anticipation, and
both lcpapils and the public we With
each other in their anxiety for the ap
proacl OF the exhibition hour. The pub.
lie come 10 the full spirit Of friendly
sympathy, not in the temper Of captious
critics; welcomed as friends and lionored
as guests, though it is admitted that the
general proficiency Of the pupils need not
fear the judgment Of the most exacting
criticism.
On Thursday evening last there was
more than the usual attendance Of audi
tors; and the .lall ofth Masonic Lodge,
handsomely decorated and brilliantly
lighted, was carly filed with visitors from
Durham and Chapel Hill, Mcbanessille,
Raleigh, and Wilmington, Graham and
the counties Of Person and Caswell, in
addition 10 the citizens Of Hillsboro aud
surrounding country.
The performances began at about .
with FasrAsIE BntLLIASrE Lucia dc
Lammermoor" on two pianos by six per.
formers, Misses Holt, watt, Neal, Glen
and Williamson. We rely upon the
opinion Of Others for this, and the next,
Cuonus by the Singing Class from Men
delshon, as we had not arrived; hut the
first piece VIA Universally spoken Of Ms
master piece Of skilfnl execution. The
next, piano duet, Overture, LAnA by
the Misses Exum was spiriscdly played
with faultlcssness Of exc Itiol, and was
heard hy the audience With intense
pleasure. Miss Glen, always favnrite.
sustained the highly wrought experta'
ton of something beautiful in her fin,
rendering Of the Cayatina, 30 Luce di
quest ANNA. " from Linda di Chinounix,
her voice full, rich q powerful;yet so flexi.
ble e. under such command rs to give ten
derncss and delicacy where the sentiment
demanded it. Miss Shepherd followed
with finely executed solo, . Fantasia
BfiIllnfe: aud then followed vocal solo
by Misses Empie. Watt and Horner,
Tirsi non mi stccar, which. though in u
foreign tongue, was sung with such ex-
preston, spirit and accuracy as to adapt
itself perfectly to the appreciation Of the
audience. Miss Nash, ~ accomplished
as a pianist, chained attention by her
splendid execution af tho prayer from
Moses In Egypt.
The Grand Coranation March from the
''Prophet" for eight hands, was played
10y Misss Watt, Laws Glen and Empie.
Thismagniiccnt composition had full
| justice done Il by the fair musicians, and
| is grand features were splcndidly Illus
trated in the spirit aud accuracy Of the
rendition. ~.
The Second part Of the programme
opened with very fiaCly executed duct
from Martha" by Misses dc Ross.t and
EIum, the only fault being that its great
length was rather too severe trial for the
patience Of the performers. They stood
the test well. and al concurrel in the
opininn that il WIS one 81 the finest in.
strumrntal features Of The exhibition.
The 6ilcc, I" sleigh Ride by the sing.
ing Class, was sung with splendid effect,
and the audience entered into such rap.
turous sympathy with the cxhilirating
jingle Of the sleigh bells and the inspiri'
ting suggestions 81 the theme, that they
would MT lie contrnt with our hearing
hut yociicrously cxac;ed an encore. Mr..
DAnna givca grand exhibition Of his
powers rs = performer by the splendid
execution Of Grand Fantasia" from
la somnnmbula. As pianist, he would
have compelled dc Meyer, SIrakosch and
other celebrities 10 look TO their laurels'
Miss wiiherspoon won much admiration
for her artistic and faultless execution Of
the Piano Solo, Alice" hIiss Glen
again appeared inthc solo, the Message
which was sung with exquisite beauty Of
voice and charm u manner. The AL.
tIicncc demanded an encore, and she &c.
turned, and gave that old song, 81 which
the heart, nor the ear ever tires, "Coming
through the Rye and gave Il fresh claim
10 aiTcciiunate remembrance. Miss
Nash aud sig. D'Anna followed with a
C;rund Duct for two pianos; which was
executed In style worthy OF musicians 80
accomplished. The trio, "Alta Ia
Note, oscura, y by Misses Glen, Shepherd
aud Nash was perfect In rendering though
not demanding ans special criticism; and
the whole concluded with the splendid
and stirring - Biyouac and military cho.
rus for eight hands by Misses Nash,
shepherd, witherspoon and Prof.
D'Anna; fitting hnale Tor delightful
entertainment and filing the cup % salts
faction IL iis full measure.
The music d The evening wasa severe
irsl to the taImcily 81 The pupils.
There wa. nothing trivial o. popular
III The selections Tha-e were all frunI
masters on the highest roll af musical
fame, and exacliug tile ninst patient
toll and culiuFsl skill 10 translate then
intplllgenlIy. IL lisa just tribute TO ~,
professional ability ofprok D'Anna I,
10 this that his pupils acquitted them,