Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1882-11-29
ADJUSTMENTS,
The Choral Society Concert.

AHe C6ofu' fSoctctD concern.
The first public concert of the st. Paul
Choral society is now reckoned among the
sweet membranes of the past. It's
debut before so large and enthusiastic. and
for that matter discriminating an audi
ence, as that which assembled at the Opera
house last night may be recorded as mu-
steal triumph. In the face of natural mis-
givings which accompany an initial event
of this kind, it is pleasant to speak of the
affair as a success.
1t is not easy for even three score OF cult
waited people to render successfully so diff
ficult a programme as that presented last
night, and that it was so rendered is mat
ter for sincere graduation. The chorus as
rule misunderstanding, ald with
hardly an exception they worked in per-
feet unity. The programme opened with
the rendition 'Praise the Lord" from
Weber's mass in E, arranged for soprano
solo and chorus. Miss Helen Haynes sang
the number with expression and fine voice,
but in this select the male branch OF
the chorus hardly gave the notes sufficient
emphasis of expression.
This timidity was not observable in any
ofthe succeeding concertos. The audience
manifested its pleasure by generous ap-
plause. Mr.. Buckelew then sang an air
from Mozart's Magic Flute,' as solo.
assisted by the society, in an air from
Barnby's Part song. Mr. Buckelew never
appeared to better advantage, his voice be-
ing deep, rich and sonorous, while the
society did well.
The next selection, concerto for the
cello, by ''Golterman,'' rendered by Miss
Marie Geist, proved to be one of the charm
ing features of the evening.
Miss Geist performed with her usual fine
skill. and the instrument, under her magic
touch, seemed to throb with the spirit of
melody. The number was most charm
ingly performed and brought forth most
hearty applause. A solo was the next num-
Der by Miss May Thurston, who sang ex-
cellently we'll in the original aria from
Weber's Der Freischutz.'' This lady pos
sesses rich, mellow voice, and unites care
full method with pleasing expression, it be-
ing under good control. The difficult aria
was exceedingly well rendered and she
received both applause and flowers.
The sextet and chorus that followed
from Donizetti's 'Lucia,' by Mrs. Ca
banne. Miss M. Thurston, and Messrs. Don
ahue, Willrich, Dyer and Anderson. was
one of the best if not the chief vocal eff
fort of the evening. It was sung with care
and graceful melody and brought generous
applause, as it deserved.
The next feature, solo and chorus num-
Der, Mendelssohns Hear my Prayer
''Motett," being in several movements, was
given by Mrs. X. Kountz and the chorus.
This number requires sustained effort
and is difficult of rendition. Mrs. Kountz
acquitted herself admirably and the chorus
did some pretty and effective work.
A trio for piano, violin and cello, being
in three measures, followed by Miss Geist,
Prof.Wood, pianist,and Prof. Will, violinist.
1t is to be doubted if this could have been
interpreted with more satisfactory charm.
Each note by each performer formed dis
tinctive N usical whole yet all blended in
charming concord and unity, the effect
being most pleasing. The number re-
ceived genuine applause from the audience.
The Choral society sang Pinsuti's 1.-The
Sea Hath Its Pearls" with good shading
and force of expression. after which Mr.. Fred
Will performed a violin fantasia. This
gentleman draws skillful and pleasing
bow and the selection proved most enjoy
able.
The entertainment closed with a cantata,
Schubert's '.Song of Miriam by Miss
May Thurston, soprano, and the chorus
The arrangement was in several move
ments quite intricate and difficult of rem
dition. The song opens in the measures OF
| allegro guisto and the transitions to the
grand triumph are varied and require nice
shading. 1t was given with good voice
and expression.
The concert was gracefully conducted by
Signor Jannotta and Prof. w ODD performed
well as the pianist.