The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1885-05-20
The MOntaguo-Turner Concert.

very large audience assembled at the Theatre
on Monday evening TO listen to the first concert of
the series which Miss Annis Montague and Mr..
Turner propose TO give in this city. The whole of
the music loving public was present. and 1t argued
well for success when such an audience could be
taken by storm, for Honolulu audiences are pro
verbally cold, they have strangely unsympathe-
tic way with them even when they really are
pleased, and such thing as the enthusiasm which
one sees in French or Russian theatres is unknown
TO them. They are rather like the New England
audience before whom Artemus Ward lectured,
telling his funniest stories, without drawing forth
one solitary laugh, nothing but stolid wooden
faces He depressed naturally, but his success
was assured when the Deacon came round, shook
hands with him and said, Capital lecture, it was
all we could do to keep from laughing right outr'
The following programme had been arranged
for the evening:
lPiauoiorte Ductt-Marrhe Heroique Scb.Jsrt
Mss Caste III, AND Nh c BADoocK. MI,
2-Sorg-The Last Watch. PHsut5
Mn CHARLES TURNER
Part sOnE-Arrow and the Song.............. " Hay
I-Ballad-Sin= Sweet Can.
Miss ANNIs MONTAGUE
ALLEGRO from Sonata in F, Piano and Violin
MEJw YsHSDrEr AND c L BABoeeE.
b-par song-May- -Ne'ae1sSohH
strand Aria-ombra Lesgiera Dinorah. .WeyerJesr
MISS ASNIs MONTAGUE.
-yiof solo%Morccan dc Rossaisi
MRJ W YARSDIEr.
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was given from DoniZetti's Romantic Opera
LUCIA DI IAMNERNO"E
sCENE i-Lgod and ilicc-Legend Of ne Hdaatod
scrNE e-Edgar and Lucia. Grand duo and Fiaais.
Miss ANNrs MONTAGUE
EDGAR OF RAVENSwooD . ...l Mn cHAs TuRSER
The opening Duet was well played. Tbs time
was very exact, the touch good. Mr. Turner s
first song elected great applause. 1t was tender,
and sympathetic, allowing fine opportunities to
the singer, as all Pinsuti's melodies do. Mr.. Iur
ner sang with great expression and his words were
wonderfully clear. In the second verse the move
rnent eliminated in fortissimo passage, which
showed Oh the power of the singers rich voice.
Mr.. Narndley's Choral Club gave the Arrow
and the Song" a beautiful bit Oh harmony which
Showed how carefully he bad trained his voices.
And then came Miss Montague forward. As she
stepped onto the stage she was greeted with loud
applause, she left it, there was perfect storm.
Prom the moment she opened her lips, and let
forth the first sweet note of her glorious voice. her
success was assured. The song chosen was sim
pie ballad which allowed of ample opportunity
however, TO shew of the p2wer of the voice and the
skill of the sOngstress. The high notes came forth
clear as bell and sound glided into sound without
a break; at the close of the last verse the voice,
after passage full of power, suddenly softened
and almost whispered its last notes. IL was a
wonderful effect The second verse showed Miss
Montague's power at the full; how beautifully and
with what ease she poured forth the vibrating
notes. But one must hear her, description fails
When such voice this pOurs forth its wealth Of
".
wonder if the house Numbered with applause, and
bouquets Of flowers poured onto the stage! An
encore. All, thing to be remembered by all Who
were present. So simply, so sweetly came the
strains of Home Sweet Home. We never shall
probably hear again that melody sung as it was
sung last Monday night. 1t came FROM the heart
of the singer, 1t was her greeting to her owa home;
from many southern land bad her eyes turned 10
these green isles of the sea. which were and are
''Home Sweet Home TO her What wonder as the
simple melody rose upon the air that more than
one eve in tine audience was dimmed. Miss Castle s
admirable accompaniment deserves high praise.
Mr. Harndley played the Sonata in f. Beethcveun
with the taste be always displays. His talents AS
a yiolinist command European audience, and
Honolulu always has rare treat when he takes
the bow in hand. The Choral Club followed with
a chorus. unaccompanied, which sounded quaint
vet light and pretty. Once more Miss Montague
appeared, given Meyerbeers celebrated shadow
song. Dinorah had an excellent exponent, light
tripping sad, and brilliant by turns, the music
held the audience entranced. Mr.. Oh irles Turner
then sang Adams Noel, which called forth an
enthusiastic encore. The first part concluded with
a violin solo by Mr. Iarndley.
After an iutermission of ten minutes the curtain
rose again and were transported into the realms
of Romance. II is no easy thing to give detection
from opera and 10 satisfy an audience Miss Mon
taaua and Mr.. Turner succeeded however, they did
more the fairly carried away their audience. The
legend told 10 Alice, Miss Bertha Won Holt was
,vonderfullv effective, there that true art dis
pIuved which seems simplicity. Alice's part is sub
ordinate though it called for good and careful
SINGING and Miss Ton Holt acquitted herself
thoroughly well. The legend was followed by the
Grand Duo in which Edgar tells Lucia that he
intends 70 sail for France. Here Mr.. Turner DIS
PLAYED to the full his vocal powers-As the gallant
though gloomy Edgar he appeared hnely, his
physique suiting the part. The love passages were
tenderiy sung, the expression being admirably
suited 10 the words, the words to the action.
The final. which has martial ring to 1t, oronghl
down the curtain to enthusiastic house, ana the
continued success OF these talented artists IS as
sured.
The singers were accompanied by an orchestra
amateurs led by Mr. Berger. These acquitted
themselves Of difficult task in a very thorough
manner. and the members deserve every credit.
Honolulu rarely has such an opportunity OF
SEEING and bearing what is really worth seeing
and hearing To miss concert is to miss a
,rr, GREAT pleasure indeed
The will of the late August Unna Of Hama hsui
,nd Thomas Cummsns late of Walmanaio Oanu
we're admitted TO probate on the 18TH INST N tne
Sunreme Court before the Chief Justlce, VI Us
fJnna will Cecil Brown Esq, DR.. Robert McAlooiL
and Inc widow Of deceased are the executors q
thu Cummins viii A. ]. Cartwright Esq Is sl''
executor.
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