Daily Los Angeles herald., 1884-03-23
TINE clRmAn LADIES' conclRr.
A Large Audience at Turnverein
Hall Last Evening : An Artistic
Entertainment

The concert and ball Of the German
Ladies' Benevolent Society at Turn
versin Hall last evening, was one of the
most select and.enjoyable entertainments
given this season. The programme
comprised selections from the most
difficult operas and II is pleasant to
observe that we have 80 much advanced
talent in our midst. The overture,
"Berlin wei es weint und lacht, was
performed in q very acceptable man
ner by Wsngeman's orchestra, after
which Madam Maria and her excellent
pupil. Miss Theresa Heinsch, appeared
before the audience and sung the beauti-
full duet, Quis Est Homo. by Rossini.
Madam Maria sang superbly and con-
vinced all present that she has not lost
the perfection Of song, and finished
musical culture accorded her by our
citizens. Miss Heinsch, made her first
appearance in public with remark
able self possession and confidence.
She has high soprano voice
Of rare volume, and clear in
every note. and with more culture il
must develop into something above the
ordinary vocalist, for on her first at
tempt, the sweetness and pathos won
her audience, and the appreciation made
her success as q vocalist assured. Rather
diffident at first she approached the
higher notes cautiously, but with re-
turning confidence gave them clear and
distinct, with power seldom found in
an amateur. She was very prettily at
tired in canary -colored satin dress, cui
princesse draped with lace. the orna-
msnts being seed pearls. At the conclu.
sion. wealth of floral tributes such Al
only Los Angeles audience can bestow,
fell in profusion on the stage amid
hearty applause which brought the vo.
calists out for an encore, and they sang
'When Life is Brightest" by Pinsuti.
The third selection was vocal solo by
Mr.. Fisk, who was received with much
favor for his highly creditable singing.
Miss Laura Meyer followed with an
instrumental piece the "Euvre Pos
thume. by Chopin. This difficult compo.
sition was admirably executed, and on an
encore the pianiste played "Gottschalk's q
serenade," displaying knowledge Of
intricate music pleasant to witness.
The fifth number was the Aria from
Linda. by Donizstti, sung by Miss
Heinsch in the original key Of high c.
an accomplishment few amateurs dare
attempt with any marked success. The
fair young vocalist was equal to the Sc
we're task before her, however, and
sounded her notes distinct and clear, es-
pecially the high trills, which were ON
agreeable surprise to the audience. On
an encore, she sang Sweet Violets so pa
thetically that the audience were eager
in their applause for repetition. Again
the stage was strewn with beautiful semi.
tropical flowers, and two white doves
few from the gallery to the stage, fet-
tered with pretty ribbons of variegated
colors.
The Liederkranz gave two pieces iu
their usual inimitabls manner. under the
leadership Of Mr.. P. Enpels. Madame
Mara followed by singing Gounod's
serenade by special request. which was
given with a fervor and power only
mastered by long and continued prac-
tice. On her encore, she gave the laugh
ing song, for which she has gained au
extended reputation as an accomplished
vocalist.
Mrs. DR.. Beach displayed commenda
bic musical ability as the accompan
let and added quite materially to thu
success Of the concert After an inter.
mission tho aoor was cleared and care
fully prepared order Of dancing was en-
joyed until the grand march to the sis
richly laden supper tables, which were
prepared in an elegant style by the
ladies. An hour passed in merrimeni
and the gayest revelry around The sump-
tuous board, and late into the night the
pleasant gathering was engaged in the
allurements Of the tsrpischorean art.