The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-05-06
MAY FESTIVALS FIRST DAY
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 are embryo artists and have visions of greatness in the musical world are to be heard in both vocal and instrument al numbers. There will be a splendid series of piano recitals, song recitals, miscellaneous concerts, symphony con- certs and opera, in pleasing variety so as not to grow mOnotonOus and which will furnish every form of entertain ment of a musical nature that the most exacting could desire. This has been the aim of the committee on programme and it, has succeeded admirably.
 The organ recital at 1 o'clock at the Church of the Redeener by the eni- nent concert organist. William C. Carl of New York, assisted by Miss Grace J Weir the excellent soprano of the Fourth Congregational church of Hart ford was certainly the finest event of its kind ever heard in this city. MT. Carl is indeed a worthy representative of the celebrated French organist, Alex ander Guilmant, and his playing yester day afternoon was superb and perfec- ton in the extreme, His technique and phrasing were magnificent and it can be said with justice that MT. Carl Is the best concert organist who has ever played in this city. MT. Carl had abundant opportunity by reason of the choice programme, to display the yer satile style for which his playing has been celebrated, and each number was exquisitely done and with such finish that an attempt to particuarize would be superfuouS
 Miss Weir, the soprano, possesses a remarkably fresh and extremely beau tiful voice. Her singing yesterday re- vealed this fact and the thousand or more auditors who completely filled the church were extremely enthusiastic over the same. Her range Is remark able and she sang her low note with depth of tone and feeling that was in spring and then would soar to the heights with much brilliancy.
 The appearance of both these artists would against be gladly welcomed by many New Haveners and an enthusias- tic audience could be assured.
 The social events of the week were ushered in by the promenade concert which was given at the Hyperion. The hours were from 8 to 12, and there was a very large attendance, many of the dancers being the visiting musicians from out of the city and there was also goodly number of local young peo- pie. The spacious stage had been ex- tended out over the orchestra chairs, as has been customary on occasions of this kind, and in consequence there was abundant dancing space
 FichtIs orchestra of twenty-five IIJoc tionp6 at ha of 10 stage and the programme of music for the dancing which they displayed was very popular, as was evidenced by the many enthusiastically demanded en- cores. There were sixteen numbers on the programme. The orchestra circle and the balconies were filled with spectators, and the event was one which will be long remembered.
 The programme for to-day is as fol- lows:
 g a. m.-secretary' office business meeting.
 930 a. m.-Hyperion, concert-Miss Julia Elizabeth Kennedy of New Ha- ven, soprano Miss Myra Ives Marshall of Meriden, soprano; Miss Harriet M. Butler of Guilford, contralto; Frank L. Phillips of New Haven, baritone; E. J. Todd of New Haven, baritone; Edwin Arthur Kraft of New Haven, pianist, and the Angelus male quartet of Meri- den, Leo Eginton, first tenor; James Pearce, jr., second tenor: John F. Me- Carthy, first bass; George D, Belknap, second bass My Home is Where the Heather Blooms," (from Rob RoyD, DeKoven, the Angelus quartet; "The Deathless Army" Trotere, MT. Todd, accompanied by Charles R. Fowler; Sans Toie," d'tardelot: "The Wood becker" Nevin, Miss Marshall, accom- panied by Miss Lillian P. Cartwright of Bridgeport; "The Full Moon is Beaming," (from The Bride of Dun kerron) Smart, MT Pearce, accom- panied by Miss Cartwright
 II a. m. - Hyperion - Yokohama, fEnoch Arden" by Richard Strauss, for piano and recitation.
 2 D. Hyperion-Musicale by the Asylum Hill quartet of Hartford D. m.-Hyperion-Piano recital by Mrs. H. H. A. Beach of Boston, assist ed by Mime. Isadora Martinez, soprano.
 8 D. m.-Hyperion-Chol and sym phony concert by the Peoples Choral union Of New Haven. 400 voices, Will liam E. Haesche, director.