The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-05-15
FESTIVAL CONCERTS CLOSED.
Brilliant Programmes Rendered by
soIoistE, Orchestra and Chorus.


sOIoistE, Orchestra and Chorus.
The second concert of the Southern
May Musical Festival was given yester-
day afternoon. The audience was small.
but pprecative, and encores were the
order rather than the exception. The con-
cert was announced as performance of
popular music and the programme con-
tanned such favorites as the Merry
Wives Of Windsor" ''Traumerel." and
Peer Gynt Suite.
The opening number merry Wives of
Windsor" by the orchestra, was literally
applauded. 1t was followed by Stuart's
Bandelero, sung by Mr.. Kerr. This is a
spirited and melodious composition and
the singer was forced to give a recall
piece, singing ''Thour 1T Like Unto Love-
ly Flower"
Mr.. Fox In the List Nocturne and in
the Rhapsodie Hungarian confirmed the
good impression made the night before.
The fourth, a double number, consisting
of ooh! Let Night Speak for Me-" by
Chadwick, and Whites absent, Yet
Present" was sung very acceptably by
i Mr.. George Mitchell.
An Elgie and Serenade by Strube, two
i graceful and pleasing compositions for
string orchestra were played in finish
ed manner and were heartily applauded.
s. Miss BridewelPs singing of Gounod's
Harp immortal" won her a veritable
a ovation. The German love song, given
a an encore, was also splendidly received,
4 ana 1t was sometime before the pro-
& gramme could proceed.
The Schuman Traumerei and Con-
Quantaine by Gabriel Marie for cello
4 with string accompaniment were played
a with delicacy and finish by Mr.. Won Vliet,
Il who seemed to enjoy playing as much
as the audience enjoyed hearing him play.
The two movements of Bal Costume,
Rubinstein, was played by the orchestra
In a highly artistic manner, after which
the second success of the afternoon was
scored by Mile. Noldi, in the aria from
Il Traviata, which she sang superbly, to the
irresistible applause, she responded with
Love Go Hang" and even this had to be
resung before the audience was satisfied.
The Peer Gynt Suit and Gruban-
luchter waltz were both given in finished
style, and were followed by Mr. c. S.
Connerats S. A. E. march; played by
request.
The programme for the evening was
thoroughly enjoyable one.
The Mignon Overture was played by the
orchestra in its artistic way, and Mr..
liitchelPs solo received due applause Mrs.
Mamie Hands solo was also well-receiv-
a I'd, but Mr. Kerr's singing was undoubted-
one of the most popular numbers on the
m programme. He was heard TO great adj
autage in the Wagner song and received
fociferous applause. He sand "A Dream
n y way of encore, but the audience was
sill unsatisfied and continued its applause
tntal convinced that there would be no fur
b her songs.
II The Brahms Dances were perfect studies
b rythm, phrasing. and lights and shades
Vi orchestral coloring Mr.. Strube's con-
# Quoting was excellent.
Miss Preston's number was sung in
harming manner and in response to re-
an she sang. Because 1 Love You,
q bear"
8 After the well-sung duet Of Messrs .Kron-
81 terg and Kerr came Mile. Verlet Juliet's
oVe song has never been better sung-at
asst not in Savannah, and 1t will be long
before Savannahians will find more
hafmlng Juliet. AS a recall piece she
sang Annie Laurie" which, if not the
original song, was sufficiently delightful to
T.ng forth storms of handclapping.
Inc favorite Toreador song was well
Xsung by Mr. Chase who for encore sang
ballad accompanied by Mr.. Strube
The MIsserere was rather disappointing
Mile. Mold was substituted for Mile. Yer
pet, and was evidently not perfectly IA
confusion In the chorus.
Mr.. Gordohns violin solo was so well
received as to call forth another piece,
simple Confession which was also
warmly applauded.
In the sextette from Lucia" the chorus
sain took part 1t was smoothly sung and
al to be repeated before the applause
n subsidized.
Following the Faust march, came the
Dixie fantasie, which ended the pro-
q gramme
Or Ion Jackson, who sang the tenor part
~ Stabat Mater, Friday night, has a ro-
Dust voice of high range, and great beau
81 OF tone. He sang the Cuyus Amman,
winch Is one of the greatest tenor solos of
me day, in a mastery manner There was
an absence Of the leaps generally heard in
me rendition of this difficult aria. Mr..
Sackson's sustaining power Is excellent. His
4 .olce appeared TO great advantage In the
S9Xtette last night. and is especially adapt
70 operate selections.
MIS- Jacob LpDman entertained the
LerGs people IN the banquet hall at the