The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-18

commodate the crush. The programme
consisted of several choruses, followed
by the sacred cantata, 1.-THE Burial of
Christ" of A Klughardt and DR.. Will
helm Hosaeus.
The concert was given by the church
choirs of the German Catholic churches
of the city, who united for the purpose
and Joined their different organizations
into an immense chorus. The Danz full
orchestra assisted, directed by Prof. DanZ
in person. The cantata was directed by
Prof. John S. erode, choirmaster of the
Church of the Assumption. 1t was of
the usual cantata form and portrayed in
chorus and part songs the burial and
resurrection of the Christ. 1t was par
ticularly impressive, and the music. espe-
cially that of the full choruses, was beau
tiful in the. extreme.
The opening number of the programme
was the William TelP' overture by the
orchestra. Almost Immediately a defect
which,. though unavoidable. detracted
somewhat from the enjoyment of the en-
tire programme made itself apparent. Inc
volume of music was insufficient to I'LL
the vast audience room, and those VINO
occupied seats in the sides and rear OF
the main floor and in the wings of the
galleries had considerable difficulty in
hearing distinctly. Hon. John Lind, gov
ernor of the state, was to nave mace an
address of Welcome, but was unable to
be present. In his absence L. A. Rosing,
his secretary, filled his place and extend
ed to the delegates present and their
friends shearty welcome to Minnesota
in behalf of the governor and the people
of the state.
Prof j. T. Kerker directed a hymn for
male voices, led by a double quartetle'
with George R. Gerlach in solo parts. A
ladies' quartette gave the 'kirchlein OF
D. e. Becker, with an orchestral accom-
paniment. Mrs. c.. Whitman and MISS
Lauer, well known soloists, took Leading
parts. Both numbers were given IN an
artistic manner, though the difficulty In
hearing the voices distinctly robbed the
audience of considerable pleasure.
The cantata 1.-THE Burial of Christ
was given by mixed chorus numbering
$50 persons. The opening number was the
recitative, les list Vollbracht, accom-
panied by full orchestra. 1t was followed
by a burst of melody in the "Chor des
iudischen Nolkes," which, for the nrsl
time, filled the large audience room. Inc
chorus pictured the scene mmeoiately
following the erucifixion of Christ ana
was impressive and beautiful. It's closing
cadences died out in a mournful cry, as
of those who had abetted the crucifixion
vet realized the terrible significance OF
the deed The following number, Der
romische Hauptmann," by Mr.. D. N.
Wrinkle, relieved the somber tone OF the
preceding number and in majestic ap-
peal carried out well contrasted MELODY
of much beauty. The descent from the
cross, with full chorus, and the lament
of Mary Mrs. J. Schumacher IN SOLO
part, were closing numbers of the can
tata, after which came majestic finale,
.'Chor der Gemeinde der Glaubigen. The
orchestration of the cantata was excel
lent, and the work of the DAM orchestra
under the personal direction of Prof.
Danz, was unusually good. The direct
ors control Of the chorus was perfect
and the voices blended and united in
manner which made the ensemble effect
both striking and impressive After the
closing number Of the cantata the audi
ence and chorus Joined in the patriotlc
anthem, '.TFs BED, White and Blue.