Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-04-13
ADJUSTMENTS.

The DAMNATIoS OF FAusr, which was River
by the Choral Society at Metzerott Music Hal
last night attracted, . good audience and pre-
scented the society in good form. In fact in al
the chorus work the society was found fully
adequate to the demands Of Berlioz's music
VI the particular numbers in which the chorals
participated especial praise may be mentioned
the chorus Of Sylphe and Gnomes. and the male
chorus drinking song and the Amen on the
theme OF Brander's Song. The friends OF the
society were much gratifed at the excellent work
OF the members, and the people Of Washington
have cause for just pride in the possession OF
such a large body Of competent and we'll
drilled singers. The soloists we're Mrs.
Anna Burch, soprano; Mr. Agostino Monte
grifo, tenor. and Mr.. Heinrich Meyn, bari
tone. all Of whom acquitted themselves credita-
bly, and received deserved applause for their
efforts. The gentlemen showed the most dra-
matte spirit, Mr.. Meyn creating n veritable
sensation in his cry Of victory when Nephis-
tcphetes and Faust plunge into the abyss.
hrs. Burch's best number was the
ballad king OF Thule with the violin OBJ
ligato. the New York symphony Orchestra
furnished the Accomplishments and played the
purely orchestral numbers OF the work in O
manner which merits warm praise. Mr. Walter
Damrosch. who was the conductor Of the en-
IRE performance, seems to have entirely caught
the spirit of the composer and has brought his
whole force into harmony with his ideas. At
no time during the season has his orchestra
been heard to better advantage and the ap-
plause that greeted their efforts was justly de-
served. The performance last night completes
the tenth season Of the Choral Society. During
the year jus: closed it has had two assistant d.
rectors. who have prepared the singers, Prof
n. Dushane Coward and Mr.. John P. Law
renee. The good work of the former in the pre-
liTniIary drilling for the Messiah" and
Eli jah' has already been commented upon
and Mr.. Lawrence deserves the credit for the
excellent work last night
Mr.. GEORGE GRossMITH, the English come
dian who created such a favorable impression
at his first recital on Tuesday night will be
again heard at Metzerott's Music Hall tonight
His powers to entertain and amuse an audience
are varied and extensive. and there ia not dull
moment from the beginning to the close Of his
program. The interest he has already excited
should induce a crowded house tonight
LAST BIscHofF CoScERT.-Tomoyrow nights
concert at the Congregational Church brings
the BischoT course to close for the season.
A program OF especial interest and variety has
been arranged for the occasion. The large
chorus choir of the church will render the
Ha.lelujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah"
the st. Cecilia Quartet will sing Arditi's Flor
dl M.rsherita," arranged for quartet by DIR.
Bischotf. and the Washington Mandolin, Banjo
and Guitar Club cC-.cibure one or two of their
choicest Numbers. The remainder of the pro-
gram will consist of the following solo num-
bers: Vocal by each member OF the church
quartet and Mrs. Shir-Chff and Mrs Yeates,
piano by tTrs. Alderman. organ by Miss Fox
and DR.. Bischof and a recitation by Mr..
Tweedale. Seats are on sale at Ellis Cos.