The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1881-11-14

These concerts are very advantageous to
the pupils, not only in stimulating and
furthering their musical progress, but in
refining their minds as well as cultivating
correct judgment and good taste. On last
Monday evening il was my good fortune TO
be in attendance at their first concert for
this year, on which occasion the following
programme was rendered;
PROGRAMME,
Concerto, No. In majOr...... Mozart
Certainty" Ballad. Abt
Sonata, fiat Mozart
Cayltila-"tnav oce poca ia II from the barber Of
per immc or Heaven hath shed isS
Kucken
Flint Ballade In O. minor........... .......C Chopin
Vocal QuArtettp from Beethoven
Aria frpm Der FreisChutE ,..,..,. .... Won Weber
QuAFtette for two pianos overture from Don
GiONanni0 '"."".'''..' ...'...'''''....''' Mozart
These selections need no comments, as
all cultivated musicians will see, ut q
glance, that they are Of the highest order,
all being classics, with the exception OF
three, and these arc by celebrated com.
posers, though OF the modern school.
This programme gives an idea Of the
high standard Of excellence ut which the
Sisters aim, and the manner in which it
was performed proved to those present
that this standard is attained. There is no
educational institution in the country,
able to exhibit such IN army OF resident
talent, as that displayed on Monday even.
ing.
In the vocal department three soIoists
appeared, one Of these being the Celebrat-
ed vocalist OF the institution, whose reputa-
ton in this country, and even In Europe,
Is so widely extended, that 1t will suffice to
say the cavntina was sung in her inimita-
BILE style, with which, in this class OF
music, few, II any, can compete. The
second piece, on the programme was also
given by her, and though but simple bal
lad, which sung by many, would be mere
" pretty, when executed By her became
quite another thing, as the rapturous ap-
pause 1t received testified. Her magnif.
cent voice again resounded in the quartette
from "Fidelio," which was the creme de
Ia creme" oil the selections. The other
singers possess, lovely voices, which are SO
much above the average as TO be quite un-
common. The one in the second solo is n
soprano, the tones Of which are so full,
round and mellow as to charm all who
listen. The voice that gave "Der Him
me-, Is particularly adapted to the melody,
so pure, delicate and sweet, that II riValed
the song Of bird.
The instrumental performance ELECTS the
highest praise, and proved, by the periec-
ton Of the tones produced, the superiority
OF the Stuttgardt method recently adopted
by the sisters. The Concerto is a concert
piece with orchestral accompaniment,
which is supplied in this arrangement by
a second piano. Only the first movement
was played in consequence Of its great
length requiring too much time. As an
allegro briiliante, II rippled over the keys
with its graceful melodies, flowing haimo.
MES and rapid, running passages in the
genial sunny style so characteristic OF Mo.
Fart. The Sonata was very charming, and
its brilliant, graceful execution could not
fail TO please, even had the composition
been less attractive.
The Balade was played In q manner that
not only charmed the ear with its beautiful,
clear and sympathetic tones, but the heart
was touched by having conveyed 10 IL the
same emotions that must have filled the
heart Of the composer when first giving II
existence. To produce this effect The artist
must possess iaultless execution, an ability
to rightly interpret composers concep-
ton, sympathetic nature and an express
i've touch. Therefore, in stating the effect
OF the Ballade, we accord to lis performer
the rarest natural gifts, united 10 superior
cultivation.
The brilliant overture from "Don Clio
vannip which followed, quickly counter
acted the impressions produced by the bal
lad az the sensations OF depression gave
way 10 those OF brightest animation. The
only cause for a sigh, ELECTED by this per
iortnance, wns that it concluded o pro-
gramme which will long be remembered
BY those present as one Of the most enjoy
able Of the many delightful entertainments
provided by the Sisters for their pupils.
When one Is aware that, high as Is the
position 10 which Mt De Chantal il en-
titled in music, IL docs not eclipse the posi-.
ton Il holds in other educational depatt-
mehts. II Is not surprising that the heart
Of an appreciative pupil should be filled
with pride at having the honor Of being
enrolled In It's catalogue. And this honor
having been enjoyed by the writer, her
feelings Of affection and pride prompt her
10 this attempt at a tribute OF praise, which
though feeble, will, she trusts, be received
in the right spirit by those to whom / L
presented. L. u, K.