Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-12-02
HOLY TRlNlTY'S GREAT ORGAN.
Mr. Carl, OF New York, to Give Two sa-
cred Concerts Thursdny.


The Church of the Holy Trinity AIoore
MemorlaD. which has been greatly en-
larged, improved, and beautihed, as fully
described In the Dispatch some weeks
ago, will be formally opened for wor-
ship to-day. Bishop Newton is expected
20 be present this morning, and Bishop
White tonight
The Inauguration OF the new Hook &.
Hastings organ, just completed IN the
church., which will occur next Thursday
afternoon and evening. will be an event
of much interest In church and musical
circles. The well-known orsanlst, Mr..
William G. Carl, of New York, has been
engaged for the occasion.
Mr.. Carl is a native OF this country.
and completed his studies with the
famous Alexandra Guilmant. In Paris.
who entertained Mr.. Carl at his chateau
in France for several weeks the past
summer, and bestowed many honors upon
him. Mr.. Carl appeared rs solo organlst
at the Edinburgh (Scotland) International
Exposition, the Worlds Fair " Chicago.
Worcester Music Festival, and has opened
many OF the large organs in America.
Such composers as AleXandre Gulmont.
SalOme, Deshayes. Dubois. Rousseau,
Claussmann, and others have dedicated
works 10 him, and during the past sum-
mer Ir. Carl was especially engaged for
several performances in France. No
American musician has received such
marked attention abroad as Mr.. Carl,
and his success IN America has been
series Of ovatlons. He Is the organist Of
the first Presbyterian church In New
York city, and has recitals are feature
OF the musical year In the great metro
polls, and are crowded to the doors by
enthusiastic audiences.
a HANDSOME ORGAN.
The organ is built in n recess TO the
left OF the chancel and has two fronts
one facing toward the chanCel and one
toward the auditorium, and presents to
view an exterior comprising walnut
casing supporting groups OF pipes taste
fully arranged and decorated IN harmony
with the color treatment OF the church.
The instrument in every way Is made
with the greatest care. and from selected
materials IL Is voiced with special refer
ence 10 the place 1t occupies. and special
attention Is called 20 the distinctive cha
The tone of the full organ is round and
we'll balanced Its builders invite the
severest criticism on any points. For
the benefit OF musical people a detailed
description Is herewith appended.
The instrument has three manuals and
a pedal OF two octaves and two notes.
MR.. CARES PROGRAMME
Mr.. Carts programme will be as fol-
lows:
For Afternoon: Toccata and Fuque, In
u minor, J. s. Bach; Pastorale, Georges
Manchester; Gavotte dams lie style an
cien). Oh. Neustedt, Transcribed by Mr..
Carl; Finale. from the Fifth Organ Sym
phony, G. NJ Widor: Communion, In
major, Edouard Batiste; Messe de Mar
iage Cweddlng music). Tn. Dubois, Entree
du Cortege; Benediction Nuptaile. Laus
Deo Noel Crossais. Alex. Guilmant;
Onertory, selection; Caprice, In fat;
Marche Funebre ct chant Seraphique
written for the Inauguration OF the grand
organ in the Cathedral Of Notre Dame,
Parls), Alex. Culmant; Overture,
"Euryanthe," c. NJ. Won Weber
Evening. at S:30-Hymn, collects and
lesson; Premiere Senate, In ID minor;
Largo q MaestosO. Allegro; Prelude. In q
minor composed expressly for Mr.. carr
during NJ Claimants recent American
tournee). Marche aux FiambeauX. Alex.
Guilmant: Scherzo. In Il major, Eugene
GiRout: Cantabile, in a fiat, Samuel
Rousseau; Organ Concerto, in u minor,
No. TO- G. +. Handel; Allegro, Aria; Flu
que. in p major, j. s. Bach; Offertory,
anthem. by choir Romance Crann-
hauser) Richard Wagner; Menuet Sym
phoniaue new, TIL. Salome: Grand Fam
tasla: "'The Storm" Jacques Lemmens,
1.-THE Repose of Nature" "Dance or the
Shepherds" approach Of the Storm,
"T'he Tempest" the Vesper hymn;
Narche Triomphale, Theodore Dubois.
Collect, benedlcticn, hymn.