Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1882-11-29
THE MUSIC FESTIVAL.
A RED LETTER DAWN CHARLES
TONS HISTORY.

A Successful Dress RehearsaI-The An
dience elighted-RemarkabIe Success
of the PerfOrmers-The Success of the
Enterprise Assured-The Forest Citv's
Representatives.
CHARLESTON. 5. c., Nov. 2S.-The nub-
lie dress rehearsal for the Musical Fes-
tival took place last evening at the Acad-
emy of Music. Delegations from Savan-
nah, Columbia, Augusta, Atlanta and
other cities cO-operated with the singers
and musicians from this city. and the ex-
ercises were remarkably we'll conducted.
As there had been no opportunity to pre-
pare properly the selections from Lohen-
grin, they were unavOidably omitted.
to the disappointment of the audience.
The first selection was Weber's s.JubiIee
Overture" +" which was first performed in
1917 at one Of the great festivals at Dres-
den, where il was enthusiastically receiV-
ed. 1t commences with a solemn andante
in which is introduced a melodious theme
which is repeated again and again. and is
finally resolved into the jubilant "God
Save the King" There was some unsteadi-
ness in the reed instruments i'm the an
dante, but they redeemed themselves
speedily. The playing Of the stringed in
struments was admirable throughout.
The second selection was MendelssOhn's
95th Psalm, in which there are five dis
tinct movements, including three chorus
es, with tenor solos and a duet for two
sopranos. No fault could be found with
the chorus OF the orchestra. Every effect
was finely brought out. One phrase,
''Let us Bow the Knee,0 was exquisite i'm
expression and manner. The rendering
of the Psalm, which is exceedingly beau
tiful in conception and treatment, was
loudly applauded.
Next came concerto for two ViOlns.
with piano accompaniment which was
played by Master AmadeO Won der HOva-
SchultZe, Herr Schultze and Madame
Schultze, of Atlanta, Ga. Young Amadeo
appears to be about eight years old, and
is not much longer than the bow of his
violin, but he plays with finish, precision
and remarkable facility. The audience
gave him a cordial welcome because of
his extreme youth, but the applause which
thundered out at every opportunity after
ward was a just tribute to his playing.
When the concerto was finished, AmadeO
SchultZe was called thrice before the cur
tain and bowed his thanks.
The first part ended with the march and
chorus from Tannhauser, which were
splendidly played and sung, and elected
long continued evidences of approval.
The second part opened with Mendels-
sOhn's concerto in G minor, for piano and
orchestra accompaniment. Madame
Schultze proved to be brilliant performer
on the piano. Her touch is both strong
and delicate, and there is delightful
joyousness as well as grace in her play
ing.
Prof. Wiegand, of Augusta, wrote a
Festival March especially for the Festival,
and it came next in order. 1t is spirited
composition, decidedly tuneful, and with
one especially pretty and graceful move
ment.
Weninger's re DeuDa brought the public
dress rehearsal to an end. This re DeulR
is not as well known as it should be, for
1t abounds in striking phrases, and is treat
ed with breadth and nobility worthy of
the theme. Two or three passages were
repeated to insure absolute accuracy. but
the singing and playing were really excel
lent, despite the occasional evidences of
lack Of means for rehearsing.
The Academy was we'll filled despite the
| inclemency of the weather. and the audi
ence tonight promises to be far larger.
The visiting delegations from the neigh
boring cities reached here Yesterday. those
from Savannah, Augusta and Columbia
arriving about l p. m. The musicians
were accompanied by a number of friends
and visitors, and were met at the depOts
by committees of the Charleston cOntin-
Academy Of Music. Many Of those who
are to take part in the orchestral per-
formances brought their instruments
with them, and all the ladies and
gentlemen who are to take part in the
vocal part of the Festival brought their
music. Arrived at the Academy they were
soon introduced to the Charleston MEM
| bers of the Festival, and by half-past one
! O'Clock Herr Otto Muller, the Director of
the Festival took position. and chorus and
the first general rehearsal of the Festival
commenced. BY ! p. III. the rehearsal had
been concluded and the visitors were
escorted to the quarters which had been
assigned them.
The following ladies and gentlemen rep
| resent savannah: Mrs. Berrien, Mrs. Pal
mer, Mrs Wade, Miss McClOskey, Mrs.
Burke, soprani; Mrs. Ward, Mrs, Brace
well, Miss Gross, Miss Sweat, Miss Kay
ton, contralti; Mr.. Ward, Mr. Readick,
tenors; Mr.. Graef. Mr.. Coburn, Mr.. Doug
lass, bassi; Prof. Schreiner, pianist; Prof.
Hopkins, 'cellO,
They are prominent in the exercises,
have been c0mplimented upon their skill,
and, in common with the other visitors,
meet with prOfuse hospitality.