Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-12-19
CONCERT A SUCCESS.
OPENING or THE PHILHARMONIC BE.
RIeS A BRILLIANT AFFAIR.
a Cukavsted and Fashionable Audieres-
Orchestra Gsod--sssnor Carrano and
Miss Deco. Both Excellent.

Tho first of tho series of concerts of the
Philharmonic Orchestra for the benefit Of
the Woman's Christian Association was
given a. Mozart Academy last night to a
large audience. which was thoroughly
representative of the fashion and musical
culture Of the city. The event had been
looked forward 10 with great deal Of in.
torcst, sind the evidences of recoptivity on
Che part Of tho audience exhibited
throughout the entire evening proved
that there was no disappointment.
THE oPKSISa NUMBER
The FIRST number on the programme was
the overture TO "Oberon. 2" Weber. by the
philharmonic Orchestra. The compost.
ton calls for tremendous volume in bar
monies. through which distinct instr1-
mental themes and interpretations play in
great variety, and that the orchestra, owing
10 want Of fitness. erred somewhat in
making IL one Of the selections, was shown
by the fact that in their second number.
l0) Nynphalin. (b) Coquette, Sousa. and
their third number, Bridal Suite, Jensen,
both of which involved most difficult in
strumeniation and came more readily
within the scope Of their volume, they
made decidedly better impression. II
was certainly "a pleasant experience 10 see
such an orchestra together and their work.
earnestness. the way they were handled by
Mr.. Shaw, and the liberal applause they
elected constitute gratifying promise.
TIE YLUrsT
Signor Carrano's flute solo. Variations
on NeOpOlitap Airs" capfivated the au-
dienoe 10 the point of recalling him, and
M response he played Home, Sweet
Home Signor CArrano has been eKcelled
Iafn la Richmond lao IN h.. OF
ter OF intricate execution upon his in
ftrument, but whore sweetness in either
trill OF yibratory effects or sustained notes
ls concerned he Is mastery performer.
TIKI AUDIENCE oAPuvATED.
Miss Marie Decca was of course the at
Traction Of the evening upon which the
highest anticipatious had been centred.
Iior first number was tho song Pearl of
BreAl." David, with flute obligato by Sig
nor CarTano. Miss Decca possesses a
strong clear, ford soprano voice of mar
vellOus cultivation and hexibIhty. Her
enunciation is distinct and she sings with
@ confidence that begets confidence in the
audience and diSsipates that uDeasinsss so
often felt in listening 20 sustained notes
and cadenzas and which at times detracts
from the pleasures Of difficult vocal
music. The audience greeted Pearl
Of Brezl with storm Of applause and
upon tho encore Miss Decc8 rendered an
echo song. But her triumph as regards
execution. spirit, and effective display
az the compass Of her voice was in
the aria Magic Flute" Miss Decca sang
Tins test and beautiful composition of
Nozarts in the original key, ID minor,
taking high L full and clear and upon an
,ur1re gave most sympathetic rendition
~ Way Down upon the Suanee River"
Mr. Jacob ReinhRrdt was the piano ac-
clmpanist Of the occasion. The " Magic
Flute" was sung with full ochestral accom-
I8umcnt.
GBEAT SUCCESS.
The first concert Of the Philharmonic
Orchestra was success that speaks well
for the organization and the musical taste
Of Richmond. Miss DeccR was the re-
Cipient of many beautiful floral offerings.