Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-07

sation on the seaboard, stfll no absolute e'cou-
irmation of his expected appearance here.
The Philharmonic Club, Of New York. sex
tet that ranks near the top Of the countrys
chamber music organizations has just about
closed contract to play at Old City HaIl, Pitts
ourg, on May6. 3a
The Boston Ideals play return. engagement
at the Grand in the week Of May g. This viii
be Mile de Lussan's farewell before entering
opera
A SCORE or more of years hence the trio from
William TelD may be sung by three lusty
male voices that have given their first notes
within the past few weeks in the respective
MONIES OF Mr. 8. 8: ANDERSON, Mr.. ]. Boyd
DUN and Mr.. Linard G. Webster.
THE local compositions for the second even
ing of the May Festival have been decided
upon. They will occupy part two Of the pro
gramme thus: Carl Retrer, Te Deum for quar-
tet, chorus and orchestra; Ad. NJ. Forester
a. Love Song" soprano solo Miss Juch) and
orchestra, b. "Thusnelda," symphonic poem
for orchestra, Ethelbert Nevin. Doris, a Pas
torale," soprano solo and orchestra, Fidelis
Zitterbart, orchestral work to be selected; Hor.'
ace Wadham Nicholl "A Cloister Scene" for
soprano, tenor, bass, chorus and orchestra.
THE Apollo Club, of Chicago. has in contem-
plaion novel but most practical plan for
making the most of its preparations for the
concerts of each season. 1t Is nothing less than
a repetition of all the concerts of the club next
year, upon an evening Immediately succeeding
the regular subscription concert, before audi
ences composed exclusively Of workingmen and
their dependents. The idea had its origin in
the brain of the leader Of the club, Mr.. William
cents would be made for the tickets, which
would be sold through the agency of local labor
rganizatlons.-MusicGt Courier.
Mr.. HARRY B. BRocKETr has stolen a march
on his Pittsburg friends by no less a coup than
getting married in Dresden last winter without
telling them anything about it. The young
lady was Miss Carrie d. Brisbin, of the old and
well-known Philadelphia family of that name.
Mr.. Brockett met her on shipboard, going over
with her guardian uncle to complete her edu-
cation. The acquaintance thus begun ripened
at Dresden choir meetings, and finally culmi-
mated in a wedding at the pretty little English
chapel. Mr.. and Mrs. Brockett are now in
London, and will be at home to friends in Pitts
burg before the summer has grown old.
THOSE Englishmen have funny way of do
ing things. Here are the "Tonic-sol-Fa" Cur
wens, of London, announcing the publication
of Arthur Foote'S 1.-THE Wreck of the Hespe-
rus" under the title of THE Shippers Daugh-
ter" 1t is gratifying to note this instance of
the republication of an American work in Eng
land. Reviewing the same, the London MtE-
Sicdl World says: "This work is far above the
average level Of the short cantata' style,
much dramatic power being brought to bear
upon the fine poem ('The Wreck of the Hespe-
rus'). 1t is easy to recognize the judgment of
a true musician in the various modula-
tions, changes OF time, etc. Nothing is
forced; the music seems to grow quite natu-
rally out Of the words. ."-Bost0n ITdUeIIer.
THE Welsh Choral Union is working hard in
preparation for the proposed performance of
Handeps great oratorlo Judas Maccabaeus,"
at Old City Hall some time In May The union
numbers about 175 singers under Mr.. D. j.
Davies baton. In the oratorio they will be ac-
companied by Mr.. FideIisEZitterbart's new anna
teur orchestra. Solo parts will be taken by
Mrs. Adah 8. Thomas, soprano; Miss Edith
Harris contralto; Mr.. Morris Stevens, tenor,
and Mr.. Edward II. Dermitt, bass. This will
be the first production of the oratorio in Pitts
burg for score Of years at least and the oc-
casion will be one of especial interest 30 all
lovers of the noblest department of music.