Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1893-03-14
FINE !. oRAToRro WORK.

FINE 0RAT0RIO WORK.
ssThe Creation,, splendidly Given at |
the Hyperion Yesterday-Big Audi. |
ences at Both Peffornances-Excel
: lent Work of the Chorus-Favorable |
Impressio ms Made by Miss Juch and |
Mr.. He1nrich-Detail OF the Work
People From all Parts OF the State
Present.
The well known Gounod society admir-
ably presented in the Hyperion yesterday
afternoon and evening the grand and sub
lime harmonies of Haydn's greatest master
piece, "The Creation" The afternoon
audience was large one, that Of the even
ing completely filing the big theater in
every part. This concert has been eagerly
awaited by the music loving public of New
Haven and many other cities and towns all
over the slate, and the people were not
disa ppointed in their expectations, as "The
Creation" has never been rendered go mag
nificently any local oratoricsl society be-
fore, excellent as previous renditions have
been, when the curtain arose. 1t dig
closed an exceedingly pretty sight. The
0Aoh0oe4D1 COA4HO6C0 VI gAAty Ox tu4IGy-
Eve musicians selected from the cream of
Seidl's grand orchestra, were seated in
front, directly bshind them on raised
terrace the Gounod chorus, $50 members,
were seated. Foremost Of all, upon q
raised platform stood the famous conduc-
| tor, Sig. Agramonte. The soloists, Miss
| tenor; and Mr.. Max Heinrich, base; were
| seated infront of the orchestra. At the
Hyperion both afternoon and evening were
some Of the best known musical represen-
tetives in this part Of the country among
| the audience.
Under Siguor Agrsmonte's baton, the
| orchestra broke the silence with the vierd
and inspiring representation Of Chaos, and
as the last notes died away, Mr. Heinrich
commenced the grand story of the Crea-
ton with the recitative, 'tIn the begin
ming God created the Heavens and the
Earth" The next chorus, "And the Spirit
of God moved upon the face of the
Waters" displayed the magnificent train
ing of the society. From the beginning
of this number to the finale, the perfect
shading and complete control of the
tempo was demonstrated. "Despairing,
Cursing, Rage" was then sung by tina
chorus with great enthusiasm, attacking
we'll and strongly; the last part of this
4
| will not soon forget the beautiful strain tc
which the words "a New created World
springs up at Gods command" are attach.
| ed Next followed "The Marvellous Work, ,
sung by Miss Juch, accompanied with the
chorus. awake the harp, the Tyre awake.
was one of the finest pieces of chorus. worl
ever heard in New Haven. This Is an ex
tremely difficult chorus, but under thu
magnetic influence of Signor Agra
monte's baton the fugue movements
cadenzas and other difficult PASSAGE
} we're rendered magnifcently by the soci
!; ETY.. The same sentiment applies to eth
Heavens Are Telling" "Achievsd Is tn
/ Glorious Work." eye Creatures All, Elk
toll the Lord" and the fnsl chorus, "Sin,
the Lord, Ye Voices All;" and as the las
, "Amen" ceased it seemed as If there hat
} been sudden transition from heaven t.
earth. The numbers, in which the solo
: lists were accompanied by the entir
chorus, showed the ability of the soeiet
: | taper down the finest possible pianissimo
/ | This was demonstrated in "The Lord
, | Great, Forever Blessed:be His Power" an,
: | eye Creatures All, Extol the Lord" as 1t i
extremely difficult in such large choru
to render nicely the softer passages
Previous to this concert, the cry has bee
3 that either the soprano, tenor, alto or bas
has been weak or deficient; but this yea
r there has been no avenue left open fo
{ criticism, the parts being evenly balance
and all through the entire oratorio tn
organ. Special praise is dus to the tsnori
, as this part has always been severely crit
{ oised. 1t Was said by many competer
judges yesterday that the tenor pal
q was admirably rendered. The choru
| showed hard and efficient training, an
not enough praise can be given to the III
firing efforts of Sig. Agramonte. Th
Gounod society have always endeavored I
= | secure the best soleiets for their concert
q and this year they have not devfsted fro,
their former course There seemed to b
some slight difficulty, at the matinee PEI
9 formance in the tempo of the orcheetr,
4 bat this is not to be wondered at as Ii
D orchestra have never rehearsed ii
Q ''Creation" score before, either with SiI
Agramonte or the chorus; this trouble WI
. entirely overcome in the evening and NJ
break was made. =. .~s--
II Miss Emma Juch, who Is conceded
Q be the finest lyric soprano on the stage t,
J, day, rendered the part of Gabriel superb,
o. | her upper tones are clear and open, b,
8 middle and lower register is rounded an
full. Miss Juch completely won the aud
= ence over to her by her rendition of "Wit
NerdureClad. In ''The MarvelIousW ork
!. in which she was accompanied by the 81
tire chorus and orchestra, her msgni6cel
voice stood out grandly, easily sustainir
the high O with great strength and clea
. ness. Her enunoiation is fine, and a
. throughout the entire oratorio the wore
could be plainly understood.
It Mr.. Max Heinrich, basso, who create
q such favorable impression when last
Il sang here in "Elijah," assumed the pa
- of Raphael, and again won warm pla'
4 in the hearts of his audience. His rend
!, was mastery. Mr.. Heinrich possesses
81 rich baritone voice of great dramatic poy
u or and a marvellous, extended range.
l. the duet sGraceful Consort" between Mi
g. Juch and Mr.. Heinrich a magnificent tre
y was afforded, the two voices blending e,
n perbly. This was one of the finest nun
. bsrs of the concert. Mr.. Heinrich's emu
citation is perfect, as every word could |
heard distinctly.
Tho singing of Mr.. William Winch, IL
- tenor, was anxiously awaited for by all, ,
II Haven. In the role of Uriel he rendere
l. Sin Native Worth" very artistically; b,
taken as q whole his voice seemed too wes
and of too limited a range to do Justice
: his part. The enthusiasm and fire whic
/, | the other two soloists showed seemed to |
wanting In his rendition.
In the audience, at both the matinee an
evening performance, parties from Waite
o bury, Bridgeport, Meriden, South No
o walk, Milford, Ansonia, New Londo,
i Hartford, Torrington, Naugatuck, Ne
r Milford and many other cities and towns
7 Connecticut were present.
9 The Gounod society has justly. earne
q another crown of laurels to place beside
d other mementoes of success; and 1t is on
d hoped snd wished FOR by the citizens
Q New Haven that the work will not cea
; here, but that another year will place b
fore the public still one more of tho
grand oratorios which bring man, throua
the aid of music, to closer RELATIONSHIP
. | with his maker.
= Mr.. Hyatt's Funeral.
III The funeral of ex-United States Treasu
Il er Hyatt of Norwalk will take pla,
10 Thursday at 2 p. m. at st. Paul's churol
s. Norwalk. He will be buried at Riversid
% cemetery with full Masonic honors. Bus
4 l IN NorDo1br ~,