The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-01
sponasns that it was too small in comparison

spondent that it was too small In comparison
with the chorus and for the hall.
or the individual performances at the re-
hearsA 1t 10 not necessary at this time to speak
1t detail 1t is sufficient to say that
each and all the soloists excelled even
the expectations of their friends. Some doubt
had been expressed as to whether the voices of
all who were chosen for special parts were equal
TO the requirements of the room, but this doubt
was happily dispelled. The hall is much larger,
OF course, than any in which local singers are
accustomed to appear, but the trial Of last even
ing shows that the acoustic properties are ad-
mirable and that each of the voices tried was full
Y equal to the test. The well known
singers. Mrs. lowering, Mrs. Hammond.
Mrs Frenzel. Mrs. Schurmann. and Messrs.
Levi and LOOMS rendered their parts in man
ner which won the applause of the chorus.
Misses Adam and Hessling. two ladies who are
favorites in musical circles sang their duet IN
the "Stabat Mater" in way Ehich will estab
lish them at once high in the public regard.
The event of the evening was the appearance
of Fraulein Lilli Lehmann. Miss Lehman
sang at concert in Boston On Saturday night,
but at the rehearsal last evening she showed no
sign OF WEAKNESS In voice or manner. OF all
that has been said by the press OF Cincin-
natl and other cities in praise of this
lady's voice, nothing has been exaggerated.
1t is at once powerful and soft, and shows dra-
matte force which failed to find complete utter
anee in any of the selections of last night. Much
to the delight Of TIE few spectators and to the
chorus, she did not confne herself to this even
ings programme, but included her parts OF
Thursday night as well. Those who fail to hear
this magnificent singer will miss an opportunity
of life time.
AN ANNUAL MUSICAL FESTIVAL PROPOSED.
During the rehearsal, in the intermission be-
tween the first and second parts of the pro.
gramme, General Carnahan made a brief speech
and proposed the following resolution, which was
carried unanimously by rising vote:
Whereas We recognize the fact that Indianapolis
is second to city of like population in the West
ia the many elements that enter into the general we'll
being of community; that the enterprise of her ct
zens has kept pace with her rapid in
resources and general educational facilities
she is unexcelled. and whereas believe it to be
to the advantage Of any community it advances in
material prosperity that it should collectively endeav
or to correspondngly cultivate and elevate the mu
steal taste of the individual and that now
the tune is propitious for an organ
ization by the business men of the city
having for its object the provision Of and means
for annual musical festival the rehearsels for the
present festival having demonstrated the fact that
have abundant material in this city for fine chorus
and that we have with us an accomplished musician
fully competent to drill and direct such chorus be
it therefore
Resolved, That we, the members of the chorus
to second any effort made by citizens toward
efecting permanent festival chorus organization in
this city by giving our time and best efforts toward
the success OF such an organization.