The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1900-12-19
THE MESSIAH.
The Gommod Society Gives an Excellent
Production of the Work.

The Gormod Society Gives an Excellent
Production of the Work.
The Gourbod society began it's fifteenth
season with a performance of ''The
Messiah at the Hyperion theater last
might For fifteen years the society
has labored for the artistic growth OF
this community and it's ministratione
have been consistently directed toward
y the development and culture of the love
pf good music in this city. Its concerts
have not always received the financial
support they have deserved, but the So
Giety has certainly won the hearty at
kection of the public, and the applause
which Is called forth by the chorus it
self in every performance is evidently
Intended as a tribute to the organiza-
tion and it's beloved conductor, Mr.. Ag-
ramonte-
Last night the most enthusiastic ex-
hibitions of approval were manifested
for the work of the chorus in preference
TO any of the soloists, and this is con-
f7ition of things calculated to warm the
hearts of the management, because the
Adirectors of the society need something
TO encourage them in their splendid en-
beavers, and it is depressing and
shameful to be obliged to record the
fact that the local public does not sup
port these concerts as they deserve.
Last nights audience was large in the
galleries, but downstairs it was only
fair. Why should this be so? The
management had guaranteed an excel
lent performance by engaging soloists
of established reputation and the best
orchestra obtainable for this kind of
work, and the quality of the chorus is
never matter Of doubt. In spite of
this attempt to present this most pop
ular of all oratorios in a satisfactory
and praiseworthy manner the public
does not respond. Undoubtedly if there
were any fear of disseminating the So
Getty the public would arouse itself to
some unmistakable demonstration of
sincere regard for the performances and
the real desire that is felt for their con-
Hinuance Meanwhile this affection is
only shown by the frantic applause of
" fair-sized house, and the maintenance
of If.e-eoncerts depends on a guarantee
fund provided by those same generous
souls who allow the public to enjoy the
chamber concerts and have tried to es-
tabnsh a permanent orchestra here. 1t
is said that the production of Parker's
tHora Novissirna" is dependent on last
nights receipts. There is a strong de-
sire to hear the work here, where it's
composer is an honored resident, and it
Us sincerely hoped that the returns will
prove sufficient for this purpose.
AS to the performance itself, it is
pleasant to be able to speak in words
of sincerest commentator. The per-
sonnet of the chorus seems to have
changed considerably, but the balance
as better than ever before. The i'm
provement in quality in the tenor choir
Ia especially noticeable and throughout
the work their singing was delightfully."-
tuneful and prompt. The sopranos were
mot as strong as usual, but they were
sufficient for the general balance, and
ut was only toward the close that one
missed some of the old leaders. A pro-
duction of Professor Parker's work
would undoubtedly call out all of this
element and the work would surely re-
ceive the interested cooperation of the
former members of the society. 1t may
he said that the tempt were all rather
slow last night The tempt of last
nights performance may be in accord
ance with the traditions of the great
English festivals and have the sanction
al various estimable authorities, but
they are slower than those the people
are accustomed to in this country, and
the work certainly gains freshness and
from slightly brisker
Tythm.
The selosts We're all satisfactory and
Reserved the applause they received.
charlotte Waccnda was much liked here
last winter when she sang at SYM |
phony concert. She is not heard to so
good advantage in the classical style |
of 1.-THE Messiah" but she did her work |
artistically, and in the "Rejoice" aria |
and the sustained cantabile of Come |
Unto Him she was especially success
dul. Mrs. Morris Black, who is a new
conner, was perhaps the most entirely |
member Of the quartette. I
Her voice is not large, but it is of agree |
able quality and in everything she did |
she showed taste The refinement and /
of her method won her the |
cordial appreciation Of the critical, and |
the unaffected eernsstness of her style t
pleased the general listener. Mr.. Ham
lin is one OF the most extraordinary ten
ers bsfore the public, because it is in