Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-11-13

CETOnEuOlO CuIc kLuI LcSbt DuTY) Will Ue
the chief attraction of the evening 1t is
written for four solo voices-MIss Grace
>Tiller, Miss Edith Harris, Mr. Joseph A
ogel and Mr. Edward II. Dermitt-chorus,
rchestra and organ. This noble work,
he text Of which is by Salomo Franck,
was written, probably, for the Reformation
Festival of 1870, though some place it's
composition in 1717 and others in 1739 1t
prises eight numbers, five solos and
horuses~ The first is fugue based
light "A ation of Luther's famous
and kt to the first verse of his
s: s., r. s.so5sn from he sr;s.s sssta,s: t.
Bach in 17l6.
II the writer's memory is not at fault
this is the first important work of the
Father Of Modern Music to be given in
Pittsburg 1t is particularly timely just
now when much attention has been centered
on the brilliant festivities Just held in
Wittenberg to dedicate anew the historic
church OF Martin Luther, now restored by
the Imperial family of Germany
For the backbone of Bach's cantata is
Luther's great Reformation Hymn. In
deed the HYMN, as now sung throughout the
world, is derived from the form given it in
this work of Bach, form that differs some
what from Luther's version-as may be
seen from the fac simile printed in these
columns to-day The hymn is Luther's own
versifcation of Psalm Xvi, and, with its
virile tone (as to which there is little ques-
tion that Luther composed it himselD, was
first published in 1929, in a small col
lection OF sacred songs edited by the
great Reformer Several different ar
rangements of it appeared during
Luther's lifetime, and it has since been
made the theme of important treatment in
seVer1l of Bach's cantatas; by Mendelssohn,
in the finale of his Reformation Symphony;
by Otto NicoIai and Joachim Raft, in two
Fest-Ouvertures; by Richard Wagner in the
Kaisermarsh; by Meyerbeer in the "Hugue-
nots" and by still other Of the greatest
composers.
To hear the grand old HYMN in the form
given it by Bach will be an important ele-
ment of Friday evenings pleasure to many
auditors.
A Novel Series of Concerts.
Mr.. Homer Moore announces a novel
series of six lecture-concerts, to be given
bv him and his pupils at Old City Hall,
beginning Wednesday evening, November
2S For the opening concert this outline is
given:
The first half will consist of an illustrated
exposition OF the principles and practice of
vocal technique, as contained in breathing,
articulation and phrastng The object will
complished with the least possible effort,
and every phase OF the subject discussed
will be amply illustrated and explained.
Among the illustrations Mr. Moore will sing
several selections from Samson ana
Delilah," by st. Saens, a work performed Tor
the first time in America last winter in New
York.
The music of the second part will be rem
dered bv Mr.. C. c. Corcoran, MI. William
Sutley, Mr.. W. ID. McGill, Mr.. Charles A: Gil
q
Rhoades, Miss Charlotte Guyer and Miss
Irene Sample. The trio, from William Tell;
songs by Denza, Matte Coombs and Buch,
an aria by Verdi, and Elizabeth's "Saluta-
tion to the Hall of Song" from Tam
hauser, by Wagner, will constitute the pro-
gramme.
the general musical progress, and, after
considerable dellberation, Mr.. Moore has
decided to give them entirely at his own e1-
pense Therefore, no tickets will be on
sale During this week they can be
had gratis by any member of a
choir or vocal society who will apply for
them in person at Mellor & Hoene's music
Tnesdsv- the 22d, they can be had by any
one not engaged in active musical work
who will apply in person at the same place.
On the subsequent evenings Mr.. Moore
will discuss Tone Qualities, Vocal Express
sion. Sacred Music, The Oratorio and The
Opera. The plan is one that ought to
prove a valuable feature OF TINS musical
season, and, perhaps, lead to still more In
the future.
Two Important Lectures.
The Art Society's one hundred and
eighty-third and one hundred and eighty
fourth receptions. on Wednesday and
Thursday evenings of this week will re-
introduce to Pittsburg q former resident.
Mr. William J. Henderson, the gifted
musical literrteur and critic of the New
York Tpn1x Mr.. Henderson will lecture
on ''The beginnings of Music" and ''The
spirit of Music" and is certain TO make
both subjects exceedingly attractive to all
listeners
The student will b ,uIarly interest
ed in Mr. Hends zoss treatment, on
Wednesday evenr Of great Neither