National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-05-14
THE MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
q" The Creation by the Philharmonic,
CampaBini, Winch, and zmcgon Brown.

The musical festival which was IN
augurated by the Philharmonic Society last night
was certainly credit to local musical organl-
zation. This society has been earnest and per-
sistent in its efforts to present in this city oratoro
and music of kindred devotional character in an
artistic manner and its endeavors in this respect
have been most praiseworthy. The society was
incorporated in 1871, and has during It's existence
presented such standard works as The Creation,
Messiah "Elijah," 'St. Paul" Prodigal Son"
Ancient Mariner" CRUSADERS" and Hymn Of
Praise" In the production of these compositions
the Philharmonic have had the assistance OF such
eminent artists as Parepa Rssa, Titiens, Clara
Louise Kellogg Antoinette Sterling, Henrietta
Beebee, Zelda Seguin, Abbie Darlington, Myron
Whitney, ". H. Simpson, Franz Remmertz,
Fred Harvey, Christian Fritch, Theodore
Toedt, and William Carleton. For a long
series of years its conductor was DR.. ]. P. Caulhe
and the foundation of its excellent singl ng was
laid by that gentleman. The performance last
night at the National Theatre was in many re-
spects fully equal to any that the society has ever
given, and, in some instances, superior to any
former undertaking. The grand choruses OF The
Creation" were given with precision, phraslng,
and a power that fully attested the
capacity of Mr. Anton Gloetzner, the present
director of the society. The celebrated chorus
which closed the first part of the programme,
- Inc heavens Are 1elllng, mas never Deeu uetlei
rendered here, and was justly loudly applauded
The orchestra was well balanced, and was eff
fciently conducted by Mr.. John p. Sousa Mr..
William Waldeeker efficiently performed the duties
of accompanist The soloists were Mrs. Imogen
Brown, Mr.. John F. Winch, and SignOr Campaninl
Mr. Winch has sung here before, and his full rich
voice and excellent method never appeared to
better advantage than last night He lis conscien-
tious artist who never fails to meet every require
ment. 1t was new pleasure TO hear Slgnor
Campanini in oratOrio. He is now recognized as
the first tenor upon the operate stage and his rem
dition of the solos e.allotted the tenor
in the Creation" last night proves that he has
full understanding of oratorio music. His ex-
ecution of the recitation and aria, In Native
Worth, was the most exquisite Interpretation of
that beautiful number that has ever been heard
here and the applause ut its conclusion was so
great and so prolonged that it was with difficulty
he was allowed to decline its repetition. At the
conclusion of the oratorio SignOr Campanini
sung "Salve dimora,' from Faust" as he
only can, and the breathlesS stiffness of the aud
fence, until the last note uttered, showed how
completely it was enjoyed.
The festival will close night with the Stabat
Mater" and the following concert programme, and,
large as the audience last evening, it will prob
ably be greatly increased tonight:
Revere- Nymnhalin' OPP.
Air-"The Palms . .... Faure
Mr.. John f. Winch.
Air" ROmanZa -....' MignOn Thomas
Mrs. 1mOgen Brown.
Air--O tn che in seno"La Fora del Destino Verdi
SignOr 1talO Campanini.