The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-01-22
EVERYBoDY.s COLUMN
correspondence of Interest to the
General Public.

General PuDIlc.
| Under this heading the RECoRD-UNIoN
! Will publish short letters from correspondents
on topics OF interest to the general public. The
| matter IN these communications will be I'M
derstood to represent only the views CT the
! WFlterS All communications must be accom-
| panied by the name of the writer, not for pub
| llcation, unless so desired, but as a guarantee
| of good faith.-EDS.
Claims of the Choral Society Presented.
| EDS. RECORD-UNIoN: Out of pure con-
| viction Of the beneficence of such move
meDts, and their refining and educating
influence, permit me to say few words
! in behalf of the Sacramento Choral So
ciety, which is the largest musical organ
lZatlon III any city of the size and popula-
ton OF Sacramento. Understand that its
organization is not intended for money!
making, but is purely and wholly public
| spirited and intended TO serve good and
| lettering purposes.
The society owes its existence TO the
| concert given ut the Pavilion last October
under the auspices of the |. .. O. f.
Shortly after that event the ladies and
! gentlemen who sang on that occasion or
gained the society that has started so
auspiclously, and with the large member
snip OF 10 Well-trained, experienced sing
! erS. 1t IS probable that every vocalist of
| more than mediocre ability in the city is
a member OF the organization, which con-
! slStS OF forty-three sopranos, thirty-one
altos, twenty tenors and twenty-six
/ baSSOS.
The society proposes to inaugurate its
public performances on the 18th of Febru-
airy, when Mendelsshon's grandest
composition, "Elijah," will be rendered,
| ana It's claims for support are therefore
proper to be considered by the people.
This IS to be the first of three, or probably
1our, performances to be given within
the year.
The performances will probably be
given only to associate members-that is.
such as subscribe for season tickets,
ALREADY the list of associate membe is
large, but 1t is hoped that the number
Will be further increased. The rules that
apply to the purchase of such tickets are
precisely the same as obtained with re-
gard to the season tickets of the Mcneil
Club, and are thus familiar TO the public.
sacramento, L claim, owes it to itself
that society of this esthetic character
should receive the support of the COM
munity. We have here shown that in a
city OF no vast proportions an art school
OF excellent character can be maintained
and produce meritorious works. There
is no reason why an association with the
power Tor culture and development of the
love Tor the tine arts that the Choral
Society possesses should not be well sun
ported and receive cordial acknowledge
ment at the hands Of a refined com
munity.
The entertainment to be given two
weeks hence is beyond question one that
has never been undertaken in any CITY
OF the size and population of Sacramento
IN the whole world, and of this 1 am sat
lsfIed and | have reason to know whereof
L speak. 1t is an attempt that has already
been warmly praised by musical critics
IN larger cities who have heard of the de-
| termination Of our music-loving citizens,
and Sacramento may feel proud that this
can be given by purely local talent.
"Elijah'' is by far the greatest of the
maestro's works. The solos, duets, trios.
quartets and choruses are of an inspiring
| character and as beautiful in construc-
| ton as they are rich in simple melody.
The orchestral parts are unique for their
simple grandeur. The chorus, 120 and
more voices, and an orchestra of twenty
| five pieces, will certainly give a rendition
worthy of the authors inspiration and
| the public's attention. CoNNoIssEUR.