Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-10-03

before those who were present a
 either the afternoon or evening con
 cert given by Victor Herbert md hil
 celebrated orchestra. assisted by
 Signor Giuseppe Campanari, bari.
 tone. and Mme Louise Homer, con tralto. and chorus of 150 local voices, will have forgotten 1t. Such concerts that they were!
 In the afternoon the people were
 enraptured by the playing of the or
 chestra and the singing of Cam
 panari. who was treat in himself. In the evening the real o@ening
 took place, and Waterbury has sell
 dom seen more fashionable audi
 ence present, no matter what the
 function.
 Long before 2:30, the time for the
 long awaited event to begin, all
 streets leading to the Buckingham
 were alive with music lovers vending
 their way to the hall. Everything
 seemed to be in favor of the ladies.
 as 1t was one of the rarest days. and
 walking was by far more delightful
 than driving. Still large number
 who attended the afternoon concert
 went in carriages. The promenade.
 as 1t were, along Bank street, was
 filled with sight-seers desirous of
 taking glance at the style, as they
 termed it.
 The entrance used was the one at
 Cottage place The stairs leading to
 the hall are large and comn.odious
 and were bedecked here and there
 with potted plants. There was no confusion in the seating arrange
 ment, and persons were quickly in the chairs surveying the hall. which is indeed pretty one. It is ID won der that Victor Herbert, himself. said that 1t Is one of the prettiest he has seen. and, acoustically, as good as any to be found in New York city. Evidently the architects bore ir mind at all times that the hall was mainly to be used for orchestral and choral concerts, for they have made 1t adaptable for just those affairs. Still, although the hall is practical, 1t is rather pleasing to the eye. al- though the decorations are simple The chairs are comfortable, but care will have to be taken when they are being put in place. as they are likely to be arranged in such a manner as to compel the occupier to huddle up. The balcony will prove a very pleas ing place to sit, as 1t gives very good view of the hall and is, Tn the opinion of many. the place to hear a 
 Almost everyone was seated on time, and those that were not had to stand outside until the first number was completed, when MT Herbert, after he had been given an ovation on his appearance. raised his hands to start the first number, the "Jubi- lee" overture by Weber. As the music resounded through the hall, low and soft, then rounding in vol ume, with everyone in the hull with their eyes turned on Herbert stand Ing on the leaders box, the sight in the hall was certainly a pretty one. And the music. perhaps 1t is because It Is some time since lovers of the | srt in this city have heard something | -eally good, at any rate they went in | 'aptures over the opening lumber. And it must be aid that not only was the opening lumber enjoyable, but the orchestra leld the attention of the audience to he end.
 Concerts. notwithstanding state- nents to the contrary, are often bor- ng towards the end, but not so yes- erday; the music was pleasing to the Inish. The orchestra. about thirty I've pieces. seems to be best if not trongest on the strings. It is well body, and each artist att ends to his work. Whether 1t was ,ith the light and springhtly Span ,h and French airs or with some hing which required greater effort. ! not greater skill. such as "Sieg- ried's Rhine Journey" by Wagner he players played as only we'll rained men can play. and showed hat they truly deserve the name at- ached to Herbert and his orchestra. Iuch of the leaders own music was endered. and the audience seemed , enjoy it fully as we'll as any of he other numbers. His Spring ong." followed by the Spinning ong." were dainty little compost ons exquisitely rendered, and howed the ability of Herbe-. as )mposer.
 But if Herbert and his musicians Iade a hit. 1t must be said that Ignor Campanari was equally ap- Iauded- Naturally the singer, as he nly appeared in couple of num- CTS, would be roundly welcomed. Ut the signor was more than vel ,med. After he had finished his Prologue from Pagiincci" he had to ! ,w again and again and the applause lly ceased when the listeners had . Ihausted themselves from capIing- of voice which is power , II. but with very little sweetness. .cause of the zeal and ene.gy he nders his compositions. he has , scinating effect upon his audience. is very heart and soul gocs out Z ith each note of his song. or it does 1, ,parentIy to the onlooker ,s an 1. core fo his first number Campanari ng The Toreador's Song." from z If was indeed . treat. as i ss the ''Gloria Te" by Pecc;a.
 In the evening the audience was l, uiy a very brilliant one. and must \ i've made Herbert imagine that Wa rbury when ft comes to turning out !, audiences Is not far from e front rank. The concert ia the ', ening was more eventful, since 1t ,' d the chorus which vas not in evil x nee In the afternoon. prepar,d and