Los Angeles daily herald., 1888-09-28
OUR AMATEURS.
The Philharmonic Concert Last
Night.

The Philharmonic Concert Last
Night.
1t is we'll known in musical circles
of this city that Philharmonic Society
was organized in this city some four
months ago. During the summer the
members have been holding rehearsals
with as much frequency and regularity
as possible. Last night the amateurs
favored the people of the city with their
first concert. TurnerHall had been secured
for the occasion, and it was very prettily
decorated for the occasion. Among other
embellishments was great variety of
rare plants furnished by the liberality of
Mr.. Eugene German. The hall was
well filed with the most highly cultivat-
ed people of the city, who listened with
critical ears to the rendition of the fol-
lowing we'll selected programme:
PART 1.
1. LIE Nozze di Figaro "a D. 1885,. w A. Mozart
philharmonic Orchestra.
IoeTeyAn unfinished IT.; opsraA
Miss X. w. Kimball and Philhar-
monic Society.
3. Elm Album -Blatt "a. D. 1850 .........
Philharmonic Orchestra.
A. Deck We the Pathway-Femae Chorus
Philharmonic Society. ety.' '''''''"''''"'
5. Sigh No More, Ladies-Glee. .R. j. S. TeuenS
Philharmonic Chorus.
PART II.
1. Ave Maria prelude No. ~. ... .Gounod- Bach
Philharmonic Orchestra.
2. Joy in Spring Top 9S, No. y Joachim Raft
Philharmonic Chorus.
3. Schiller's Hymn to the Artists
............... .Felir Mendelssohn- -Bartholdy
D1.t1I, Hpy,in Coz nfu
A. In Silent Night-Folk- song. Joh Brahms
Philharmonic Chorus.
5. Hail Bright Abode (The Tournament
Song--Tannhauser). ............ r. Wagner
Prof. F. Bornemann and Philhar-
mOnic Society.
1t will be seen at a glance that there is
a great deal of really ambitious effort in
these selections. As one glanced over the
numbers before the opening, the thought
as to how the amateurs would acqult
themselves would force its way rather
painfully in the mind. There is much
skill displayed in the selections. Most OF
them are moderate in length, and there
is good deal of variety in the music, so
that all tastes were likely to be pleased.
Without going into an analysis of the
numbers in detail, it must be said that
the entire programme was rendered in
an exceedingly satisfactory manner. The
Instrumentation was Of decidedly high
order of merit. There are forty
pieces in the orchestra, produc-
ing a good, solid body Of har-
monious effect. The vocalization was of
the same excellent style. There are
nearly 100 voices in the chorus, and the
singing was we'll in time and in concert.
There are number of unusually good
voices in the body of singers and they
were used with the very best effect.
The opening number is particularly
happy one, and it was rendered in a
manner to do credit to really preten-
tious body of musicians. Number two
of the first part is a beau
tiful thing and its Interpretation was
delightful. In the second part the open
ling number is of the sweetest character
! The players interpreted the theme with
fine feeling, and with the most impress
sive effect: In schiller's Hymn the effect
was decidedly grand. The joyous and
triumphant strains of this matchless
composition were flung out over the
audience with great force, and the rem
dition was most accurate.
The closing number, like the good
wine at the feast, was the best. The
OrcneSCral arrangement IL Dy Professor
Willhartitz, and the accomplishment
of 80 difficult task stamps
that gentleman as musician of very
high rank. Both the Instrumentation
and the vocalization in this bit from
Wagner's difficult score were exceedingly
fine. There is no mistake the effort was
a remarkable success and the result re-
fleets the greatest credit on all who were
instrumental in the rendition of 80 well
selected a programme in so satisfactory q
manner. -.
The members of the society are a;
follows:
The Directory-Gen. John G.. Ere
mont, President; W. H. Workman, Firs,
Vice. President; B. M. Marble, Second
Vice President; E. F. Kubel, Secretary
F. M. Hotchkis, Librarian; II. Jay
Hanchette, Treasurer. Directors: J. H
Book, G. A. H. De Szigethy, M. D.
Judge Louis Gottschalk, o. W. Green
M. D.; E. M. Griffith, M. D.; Mrs
Emily ]. Valentine, Miss Julia 0. Long
Philharmonic Chorus-Miss A. G
Bast, Miss Jennie Bieber, Mrs. j. II
Book, Miss Ely Bosbyshell, Miss Mar,
Bosbyshell, Miss Gertrude Dyer, Mis-
Carrie q. Ernst, Miss Teresa Ernst, Mis-