The Wilmingtonian., 1888-06-02
The Tuesday Concert.

The EUery Eeening gives such faithful
portraiture of tine rendition Of the oratorio
of "Elijah," that we feel justified in re-
producing it;
The oratorio of Elijah" was rendered by
IT, tuesday Club at the Opera House last
evening under the direction of Mr.. d. H.
Morrison, of Philadelphia.
The audience represented all that exists in
Wilmington Of social and musical preten-
sions. 1t was fitting demonstration of
homage rather than simple appreciation of
the most signal musical triumph ever es-
sayed here. The brilliant execution of that
most critical and difficult air "Hear Ye
Israel" by Miss Currinder, the number "It
is enough, 0 Lord" by Clarence E. Hay,
and 80 Rest in the Lord" by Miss Gertrude
Edmunds, was the theme of unequivocal
praise from everyone.
At few minutes past o'clock when Mr..
Morrison tapped his baton on the music stand
in front of him the scene presented was one
of degree of brilliance and attractiveness
that will be long remembered in musical
circles, The stage was embayed in palms
and ferns. In the front, facing the con-
ductor were tine soioisgs, iihss Kate Currtn-
der and Mr.. Leonard Z. Auty on one side,
and Miss Gertrude Edmunds and Mr..
Clarence E, Hay on the other. The lady
members of the chorus, almost all OF them
costumed in white, occasionally relieved
with rich bouquets of flowers, were separated
from the solosts by triple line of instru-
mentalists, while ranging in tiers of seats
Que higher than the other to the apex of
the stage where the organ had been placed
were the male singers attired in sombIe
evening costume.
Mr.. Hays Introductory number, "As God
the Lord of Israel Liveth, was given with
an easy mastery style, clear enuncation
and rich vocaization. His first lines were
listened to with a moments critical atten-
ton and then the audience sank back in
their chairs for free indulgence in the
singers further efforts. The first chorus of
| the overture was an immediate demonstra-
tion of the successful results of the drill
they have undergone.
The tenor recitative eye people rend
your hearts," by Mr.. Auty was given with
| surprising effect, in clear distinct tones
each word of the theme being distinctly
heard. The pretty air ''If with all your
hearts," with which he closed the recitative
brought quick response of applause from
his delighted listeners. In the chorus that
followed the magnificent effect of the
| diminuendo "Of them that hate Him." and
| the following crescendo "His mercies on
| thousands" was passage almost thrilling
in its perfection of combined vocalzation
and Instrumentation and well deserved the
repeated applause it evoked. The double
quartet "For Heshall give his angels charge
over thee," as well as Miss Edmunds' solo
SNOW Cherith's Brook" were also ap.
plauded.
As Miss Currinder arose to render the all
"What have to do with thee," sponta-
Inaous hurst of ann1auca from, tIo oroho,4vo
chairs interrupted the cantatrice for one
moment, when, bowing with that inimitablt
grace and charming ease which almost
rivals her vocal attractions, the singer bursI
forth in a storm of melody whose tone!
were only intensified in beauty in the ex
change of succeeding passages with Mr.
Hay. The chorus, "Blessed are the dead, )
was a fitting finale to the delightful duet
The chorus rendition, which was uniqu,
and admirable in every particular, called
forth repeated applause. The rendering O
the succeeding passages by Messrs. Auty
and Hay in antiphonal effect was remark
able instance of graphic vocal impcrsouatioI
of the roles of Ahab and Elijah. The king
and the prophet strove in life-like character
izstion vividly reminding the audience o
the historical incident. The listeners Iel
. that there was more than mere singing, tha
the actors we're before them in vocal obiurga
tion and remonstrance. This excellent i'm
provisation was followed in pleasing con
Z tIast by the chorus, blithely beseeshing ap
peal "Baal we cry to thee" one of the mos
a delightful pieces of combined chorus an