Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1883-01-12
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. coNcER T

A Large and Fashionable Audience and
Highly Successful Rendition of an Ex-
quisite Programme.
In its record of musical events the Opera
house of st. Paul has contained many
many signal triumph, but it is to be
doubted if it ever contained a larger or
more fashionable audience than that which
greeted the entertainment last night. In
point of numbers standing room was not
to be had after 8 O'Clock and sittings could
not have been had for love or money. The
Mendelssohn-H auk concert supported by
the piano virtuoso Constantine Sternberg
and the ST. Paul Choral society, had been
quite iberally billed in ST. Paul and big
things were expected from it.
The ensemble was purely musical, en-
bracing fine array of vocal talent, both
in solos and concertos, and this was forti-
fed by the combined strength of Danz's
and Seibert's orchestras. The latter fea-
tire was particularly effective, the woods
and brasses being most evenly adjusted
for good and harmonious work. This was
manifested in both the closing and open
ing numbers, as well as in the interme-
date work.
The programme opened with one of
Conradi's overtures by the orchestra, which
was enjoyable. after which the Men
delssohn's were introduced in number
by Smart, the 'Legend of the Rhine"
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cision, harmonious enunciation and ex-
pressiveness, hitherto observed in connec-
ton with the admirable work of this
society.
Sternberg, the pianist, was introduced in
solo entitled the Indian March, ''ithe
performance of which was marked by
brilliant execution, mastery touch and
perfect technique.
A selection from Mendelssohn, 'Hear my
prayer" was given by Miss Jennie Kountz
and the Choral society. Miss Kountz was
in fine voice and she
sang with power and expression.
The selection was decidedly well rendered
throughout, and the talented young lady
was the recipient of number of beautiful
floral offerings.
Immediately after this had been given,
came one of the best treats of the evening,
being the selection "Sweet and Low" by
Barnby, and rendered by the Choral So
ciety. It was sung with pathos and great
beauty of expression, and Judging from
the applause, the critical audience was per-
fectly satisfied.
Minnie Hauk, the prima donna and star
of the evening was then introduced in Sc
Iections from Wagner's ''Lohengrin." The
scene introduced Miss Hauk, as Elsa,
the supporting parts being taken by Mrs.
Officer, Mr.. Dorgan, Mr.. Willrich
and Mr.. Anderson, backed by the
two societies in chorus and the orchestra.
It was given in spirited manner, the
beauty of the number eliminating in
magnificent climax, which brought out the
power OF the ensemble and displayed the
grand voice of the cantatrice.
It won applause and flowers. The piano
solo that followed by Mr.. Sternberg was
one of the most artistic if not the best
feature of the performance.
Madame Hauk fairly captiyabed the
audience with her echo song, by Ecker.
In this the deep range of her voice was
shown, the echoes coming as soft and clear
as the reverberations of silver bell.
Ole IBS pOuU0d W d OOuOl0 CACOIOs giving
each time ballads with piano accompani-
ment, which were not recognized.
Mr.. Anderson sung a solo, Nazareth"
with cadenza by the Mendelssohns. It dis
played well the power and range of his
fine baritone and the Mendelssohns were
very effective.
Madame Hauk followed with an aria
from Carmen" This was so well liked
that she received almost an ovation.
For an encore she sang ''Home, Sweet
Home" giving the beautiful ballad with
touching tenderness and sweetness.
''King Olaf's Christmas male cantata
by Buck, was given by the Memberships
with tenor and baritone solos, by Messrs.
Nash and Gessler, piano obligato and
string quartet. Il would be difficult to
conceive a more difficult concert more de-
lightfully rendered.
The effect was beautiful and impressive
in the extreme and it was a grand anti
climax to the fine entertainment which
closed with march well rendered by the
orchestra. In programme so long and
varied it would be strange if there were no
bitches, slurs or breaks. There were
few minor defects but these were
swallowed up in the general excellence.
The directors were Mr.. D. Blakely and
SignOr Janotta.