New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-04
THE BOSTON MUSICAL FESTIVAL.
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RosToN NAV 3-1be audience at the FIRST
matinee of the festival not large as had been
anticipated The cause of this Is not far TO seek
Although the programme was long one there were
no really famous names on the list, save those
which have become familiar TO Boston audiences.
Madame Scalchi would have been much more
drawing card than any on the list. IL the audiences
are not growing larger at least they arc
becoming more enthusiastic. and applause was
literally given. The orchestra had not any very
heavy members Tauberps Liebesliedchen" and
Boccherinis mlnuet were both well played. but not
of special musical value. The romantic overture to
"Euryanthe" was we'll shaded and given with
GOOD ensemble. Mr. Henschel sang an air from
Spohrs "Jessondan in a clear, spirited and dramatic
manner Nine. Boema sang with father hard bnt
brilliant voice in "Ah PerGdo" by Beethoven.
Her coloratur was commendablc, but Beethoven
demands more than this only. aud Mime. Boema has
q tendency TO exaggerate Iu duet from Wagners
'Flying Dutchman" with Mr. Henschel she did much
better. Mrs. Aline OsRood was in fine voice and sang
an aria from Euryanthe in better style than any
thing she has recently done in Boston. Mir. Toedt
sang an aria from Mebups Joseph vi not only
sweetness but breadth and power. His Iegato sing
ing most artistic Miss Mathilde Phillips, IN an
aria from rancred." was husky. and her voice had
a disagreeable quality on the upper notes.
The three chief points of interest of the pro-
gramme were the Haydn motel Insane ct
Vane" which was substituted for Bach's
.sanctus" as the latter had not been sufficiently
rebearscd, and proved to be very in
aenious ard pleasing work. The overture
to an imaginary comedy by Chadwick conducted w
the composer was most genial work. The composer
was greeted with enthusiasm both before and after
his work The third point OF interest was the
Choral Fantasia by Beethoven. IN which
the same sextet that sang In Cheru-
bini's mass appeared With Mr. Lang
ut the piano. The scxtet orchestra and pianist aid
we'll, but the chorus seemed fatigued. III 10 con
stantly evident that the task Of learning so many
new and unfamiliar works is telling upon them and
that they have been oyer-rohearsed. They have
certainly appeared to better advantage earlier in
the season. There were no encores accepted during
the afternoon performance. although all the arsts
received recalls.
In the evening the Redemption :" was given be-
Tore the largest audience vet assembled during tnc
festival an audience which filed the hall IN every
part This fact seemed to sour the singers 70 ther
best efforts. The soloists were Misses Inursoy
Winch and W. J. Winch. The prologue
vent spendidly in every part the Winchess
@Snsing in their best vein. John r..
were rendered with praiseworthy dignity. William
q Winch grew steadily better throughout the per.
.toormance In the % Descent Of the Holy Ghost"
ihefe passage OF much difficulty for Tenor. and
mere. On this occasion 4 was sung with absolute
certainty and beauty. THIS steadness shared
Prom Thy Love as a Father excelled herself
And the high which size took at the climax rang
out above the chorus superbiy. Miss Winant sang
sunaties IN the work. Miss Fisher also did good
voIk IN the concerted music, and in "The Voice
s'0m Heaven which she sang from the second