The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1913-04-15
PERFORMANCE
WILL ATTRACT
LARGE CROWD
ENTHUSIASM RUNS HIGH AS THE
DATE FOR PRESENTATION OF
HAYDN'S &C REATIoN" APP
PROACHES.

Enthusiasm runs high as the event
flu date of the performance of Haydn's
Creation" draws near
The large number IF performers,
over hundred in all, naturally create
a broad interest in the forthcoming
event among their wide circle of
friends and acquaintance, hence there
viii doubtless be an overwhelming
crowd present at the final performance
to enjoy the fruits of all the weeks of
faithful work and earnest endeavor
necessary for so ambitious an under
taking.
Last nights rehearsal was the best
ever; there was a, record attendance
and record minimum of trouble. True,
there were weak spots and thin spots
and little discordant spots. but the
broad effects were good and round and
musical, rising at times to a degree
approaching the sublime
Mr. Lurton had far easier task in
handling his forces; in fact, with one
exception, he was able to get through
with comparatively little personal eff
fort. The exception was in getting the
voices fairly started in the Fugue
'Despairing, Cursing Rage" This is a
spot to be dreaded by every conductor.
coming as it does at the end of the
v
but slender indication or warning for
the chorus to rely upon, unless sup
piled with full scores. Against a sig
nature of A major the BASES have TO
plunge direct into G minor, the tenors
fellow in G minor. the altos in d minor
and the sopranos in G. minor: small
wonder, indeed, there is If the final
words of the sentence, attend their
rapid fall" have more than their in
tended significance.
The first attempt last evening gave
Mr.. Lurton the one and only shock of
the evening, and the ''falF' was rapid"
1t is well that such disclosure should
occur in good time, so that the remedy
can be applied.
The broad results OF the rehearsal
being good. Mr. Lurton will be able to
devote time at future meetings to prac-
ticing such awkward starting places.
The Marvellous Work. Awake the
Harp" The Heavens Are Telling"
and THE Lord is Great" were noble
performances, inspiring and thrilling, |
and Mr.. Lurton's face was wreathed
with smiles as q result, while the per-
formers themselves showed every indi-
cation of enjoyment
Achieved is the Glorious Work. still
shows reluctance to be achieved The
F'ugue in the second chorus is a ''pons |
asinorum' for the men, and they are |
to have a much needed special prac- |
tice on Friday next at s o'clock to /
remove the cobwebs.
Somebody remarked that the chief /
purpose for putting ''accidentats' into |
music was apparently to cause acct |
dents, in answer to which it may be /
said that the purpose IF rehearsals is |
to prevent accidents. |
1t is hoped that Fridays practice for
men only will be well attended; 1t will /
give Mr.. Lurton a fine opportunity to /
dig out the troublesome spots and it |
Is certain that every man will be help
ing not only himself but his neighbor
by his presence.
The next full rehearsal will be held
as usua, on Monday next.
Miss Charliebelle Laney at the piano
and the members Of the orchestra are
deserving of great praise for the valu
able assistance they are so graciously
giving at these rehearsals.