Arizona weekly citizen., 1883-12-01
THE B4ssETT CONCERT.
Tucson Enjoys 20 Fine Musical rreai-aIa-
 >oni, Hall Filled.

"Wednesday evening Masonic Hall Wa 7 filled by the music-loving people of Tue
 son to witness the fulfllment of the pro , cramme announced for thc evening br
 Mrs. ". r. Bassett.
 That the acoustic properties of thii
 hall are little better than any other i; town was proven by this concert On.
 disasreeable feature was that the audi
 euce were compelled to be seated fscipa
 the entrance. Every new conner found
 himself embarrassed by the situation on
 entering. The reason of this is that the
 ante-roOms, which were used as dress.
 ing rooms, are at the main entrance
 although it would have been better in
 this instance Co have had the su5ienca
 faced the ether way, even at The IDc0,,-
 Fehlence of those who participated in
 the programme.
 The list began with a piano and violin duet by Professors Thomas and Worbse Both these gentlemen are mastars ,f thelr profession, and meritsi praise 1 would almost be useless or course
 they gnve satisfaction.
 ! Mrs. B. H. Jacobs snnr tba ue,t C,s-
 man song ''Sleep we'll" anI on eneora ! sang "hscompense." Mrs. Jacebs has ! a very pleasant manner on the sto.,a and # Is to be hoped her voice VI ,,ftar | be heard m our amateur perfornanoas The cornet solo Leaf by Leaf" Inv lI | Penney was well executed On encore ba gave Down on the Swanee River vitb variations, very difficult tack which be did we'll
 The appearance of Mrs. ". F. Bas- sett, the star Of the evening. was tbe occasion for hearty app.ause. She is of nne figure, with a wealthy head of halr, and was handsomely dressed in
 white satin, trimmed with lace. and ornamented wi.h wax flowers. She had chosen Iorry 8 La PrimByera, and the strength and melody of her full r!ch soprano was a5 once felt by all. Nature and education have given her perfect voice and perfect control This was the Feast of the whole evening. On encore she sang "WItkIn Mile of EdinbGrrh Town"
 T. l.. Stiles followed with his rich uass voice n Plusutl's Il fear no foe" HeI was hoarse, but seemed 70 do the better for all that. Mr. Stiles is always a favor lte before Tucson audiences. On encore he gave the "Arrow and the Song" lIr. Stiles received his full share of ap- plause.
 Professor Thomas gave piano solo. selecting Gottschalk's Spring of Love" The audience were not satisfied without 1 au encore, and he rendered the familiar tones of Nearer my God to Thee
 Mrs. Bassett's second appearance wus ! the occasion of another appreciated de- . mOnstratlOn by the audience. Her seler- ] ton thls time was a French ballad from Meyerbeer. An English ballad would . have been more acceptable because 5t | would have been understood. As it was none Tn the audience could understand 1. the words but could only enjoy the music of her voice, which rerhaps was pleasure enough. Repeated calls by the audience failed 10 Eet au encore.
 Professor 4. F. Norbes rendered a vlohn mocking-blrd solo Of his own composition. The limitations oB the violin of the natural mocking-mr,Is notes were as near perfect as probably can be attained The audience dwsit with long-coutinurd delight aDier the musical vibrations 3i the violin ID the professors hands. On encore he gave the German music Of "Traumerei."
 As the closing p.cces Mrs. Bassett gave Schunert's Sgreaa3a ald Geibcr, - umme- &i-G- it vsa a- thls latter ;hgf the fui power .f l-s wonderful voice was manifested E.- Varblings were exceeding b-auriuL Her highest ! notes were on C sharp, Ugt iu private she Ea- often gone Ca F. Her trills are but iu tae opinion of some critics were a liltie too frequent.
 Mrs. Bassejt's singing k undoubtedly the best ever given In tl, city. H,r voice k full, mellow, round and strong, and she has it under pe-:tct control Her upper register is especially clear and bright, and she is perfectly home above c.
 \ general expression ui those who at- tended is that the concert will bear rep atition.