Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-04-09
IN MUS ICAl CIRCLES
The Coming Performance of "The Crea-
tion" by the Choral Society.
sMikado" by the Washington Mask
Killer by Children.

The Creation" as will be remembered.
opens with an orchestral representation of
chaos. which is considered one of the finest
bits Of instrumental composition evolved by
Haydn's prolific brain. Following this, in
order. Is one Of the most effective, though
brief chOruses of the work. beginning with
And the spirit of God moved upon the
face Of the waters" in sOftest pianisslmo,
and eliminating in a fortissirno at the
declaration And there was lghtg' Then
comes the tenor aria and chorus. descrip-
tive Of the overcoming of the ancient night
and OF the flight Of the imps Of darkness
before the holy beams Of the eternal light
A semi-recitative by the bass tells OF the
forming Of the armament and the division
OF the waters, amid q fearful orchestral
storm. In which one fairly hear the
bowling of the wind and the rolling Of the
thunder. Now all is calm, and the soprano
leads the hymn Of praise upon the marvel
Gus work Of the Second Day.
The gem OF the oratorfo, the soprano
aria with Verdure Clad" tells Of the
habil1mentnS OF the earth in foliage and
flowers, following which is chorus of
rejoicing at the conclusion of the Third
Day. The grand chorus, THE Heavens
Are Telling" classed among the noblest
Of oratOriO choruses marks the Fourth Day.
and following this Is another Of the prin-
cipal arias. "On Mighty Pens" for soprano,
q tone picture OF the soaring Of the eagle,
the cooling Of the tender dove to his mate
and of the nightingala'S song and the mer-
t. lark The creation of great whales.
In bass recitative, is the chief item of
the Fifth Day, concluding with bright
chorus. with the soIoists. THE Lord is
Great"
The melodious tenor aria, I'm Native
Worth" refers to the perfection of man
as created and the tender loveliness Of his
consort, woman. and is followed by a
vigorous chorus in Qualification of the
achievement Of the work Of creation and
the ending of the Sixth Day. These are
followed by pleasing trio. "On Thee
Each Living Soul Awaits" referring to the
dependence of all upon the Divine Power.
soloists and chorus join in the concluding
number. Sing the Lord. Ye Voices AL
the final amen is sung, and the perform
ance OF one Of the most popular of the
great sacred oratorios is completed.
The music, as in all of Haydn's works.
Is full Of melody, with continuity, and
not Of broken fragments The Creation
Is replete with concerted numbers for the
soloists alone and for sOlOistS and chorus,
differing widely in this respect from its
predecessor. The Messiah" The choruses
are effective. and there are some particu-
larry charming bits accompanying the solo
voices The performance Of this work by
the Choral Society on the evening OF We'd
nesday, April Ii, at Convention Hall, will
be finished one in all respects. The solo
lists. Miss Lillian Blauvelt, late prima don
ma soprano Of the Royal Opera House at
Brussels; Mr.. VIM. H. Rieger, one of the
greatest. if, indeed. not the first. Of Ameri-
can tenors, and Dr. 3. Merrill HOpkinSOn,
the well-known baritone will give most
satisfactory rendition Of their respective
roles. and the chorus drilled by its able
director, Prof. Josef kaSDar. will be in It's
usual good form. The orchestra, the Balti-
more Symphony, is an excellent one and
will support the voices in thoroughly
efficient manner.
The success which has attended the per-
formances Of the Mask and Wig Club of the
University of Pennsylvania has induced the
formation Of similar organization in this
city, which has been already Incorporated.
and which is known as the Washington
Mask and Wig Club. The nucleus of this
club was the Capital Glee Club. and to the
excellent material that that organization
contains has been added a number Of other
gentlemen of equally good voices. The opera
of the ''Nikado' has been selected for the
first performance, which will be given on
the 18th instant at MetzerOtt Hall The re-
hearsals have been actively going on under
the direction OF Prof. y. d. Coward, and it
Is believed that the production will be one
Of the most unique and amusing that has
ever been given in this city. 1t is the inten-
ton to stage the piece by the representa-
ton Of the surroundings Of a japanese gar
den, with natural plants and foliage, the
whole being tllumined by myriads OF electric
lights: in fact. the mise scene will be
equally as effective as was that of LAS
You Like IT, when it was given in Con-
vention Hall The costumes will be rich and
new. and the appointments will be perfect
In every respect. The entire cast and cho-
rus will be represented by male voices. Mr..
will play the role OF Katisha, and he will,
undoubtedly. make it remarkably effective.
The rest of the cast has already been pub
Hshed in The Star.
The Capital Glee Club proposes shortly to
give popular concert, complimentary to its
friends The program. IL IS understood, will
consist more Of club numbers and there will
be less OF outside assistance. 1t is expected
that the concert will be given somewhere
about the middle of May. There has been
quite number of changes in the glee club
nd -f,T
in, so that now II IS larger than ever so
far as numbers are concerned, and il has
better force than since its organization.
Recent changes in the board OF directors
has resulted in the election Of Mr.. James G.
Traylor. president: DR.. d. Fl. Riggs, vice
president, and Messrs. s. 5. Shedd and j. R
Galloway to the board of directors
Prof Mama has postponed his operatic
concert from the 18th instant. the date first
set. until the 18th as he received informa-
ton from Chevalier MOntegriffo that il
would be impossible for him to come to
washington, owing to engagements he has
IN New York. until after the 21st In the
meantime the rehearsals for the third act of
Faust and the fourth act of I'll Trova-
tore" are being actively carried on and all
the participants are becoming thoroughly
familiar with their parts. so that the most
satisfactory results may be anticipated. 1t
IS believed that even the presence of so dis
tinguished a singer as Signor Montegriffo in
the leading tenor role will not overshadow
the work Of some of the amateurs who will
essay the other parts.
Some delay has been experienced In Sc
curing volunteer cast for the next per-
Torrance of the comic opera, THE Three
Dukes" 1t is now understood that the
opera will be given the Both Of May, with
the following in the cast: Miss Dorothy
Byrd Rogers, Miss Sullivan, Miss Burkhart
Mr.. Hufty and Mr.. Hans Roberts. These
changes, together with the fact that many
Of the original chorus have withdrawn have
added greatly to the labors Of the director,
but rehearsals are now well under way.
The phenomenal success, both artistic and Z
financial achieved by the Phelps Building /
Musical Society last year ausurs well for
the more ambitious performance which ii is /
now preparing. Mr.. Harry Wheaton How
ard. the author of the Cantata Of the Little
Old Bachelor" and leader of the Juvenile
opera troupe which performed "PinafOre'' .
with such eClat early in the season, has /.
written an opera in three acts on the sub
tect OF Jack. the Giant Killer" which mu-
seal critics who have seen the score declare |
unique and charming. The cast is to con-
sist Of Mr.. Fox as Giant, Master Burton |
Carrot as Jack, little Marie Howe as /
Queen. Masters Harry Campbell and Henry |
Talmadge, who alternate as King; Miss |
Edith StOwell, chief Of the AmazOns, who |
finally marries the giant; Miss Clara Moran
the youngest princess and Jacks bride five I
princes and princesses, eight heralds thirty .
two amazOns and host of -courtiers court