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The China Mail, 1895-11-25

The China Mail, 1895-11-25

The Philharmonic Society gave its first concert on Saturday night, in the City Hall Theatre, before a fairly large audience. With a good programme, and an efficient orchestra, a most enjoyable musical evening resulted. In connection with the instrumentation, a special word of praise in due to the stringed instruments. The vocal items were varied and pleasing. Mrs Hagen sang 'Love's Herald,' which was followed by Ladie's part song 'The Dawn of Day.' Miss Lammert and Dr Meadows then gave a creditable rendering of Rubinstein's duet 'The Angel - the Wanderer.' Chopin's Polonaise (in A) was brilliantly played by Miss Bitohing, whose mastery over the piano was also a material aid in the concerted pieces. Dr Meadows, to whom fell the last item of the first part, sang the solo from 'Esmeralda' (What would I do for my Queen), with his usual acknowledged taste. Miss Lammert's rendering of 'The Promises of Life' was encored; and Mr J Gilchrist, who presence a pleasing voice, sang with acceptence 'I Fear no foe.' The singing of the part songs - 'Cradle Song' and 'Good-night, thou glorious Sun' - was well balanced, and these items were well received. Dr Meadows and chorus of male voices sang with good effect the cavalier song, 'Boot, saddle, to horse' and 'Marching Along,' the tenors, we thought, showing most power. It was pleasant to find in Mr Alsberg a violin soloist of such promise. Hongkong has been particularly fortunate in this respect, and it is a good thing the succession of ??? ?? to be continued. The orchestra played three selections - 'Zampa,' Overture of 'Last Judgement,' and the Symphony from the same work. It is creditable to Mr G. P. Lammert (the conductor) and to the orchestra that those efforts weremost successful, and showed much careful practice. Messr. G. P. Lammert and George Grimble were the accompanists during the concert. We are glad to state that, although the audience was not as large as the concert deserved, the Committee have been able to pay the expenses of the entertainment out of the proceeds.

The Hong Kong Telegraph, 1896-12-18: Philharmonic Society's Concert

The Hong Kong Telegraph, 1896-12-18

PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S CONCERT

Lovers of music mustered in strong force at St. George's Hall last night when the Hongkong Philharmonic Society gave their first concert of the season. The hall was filled and among thse present were His Excellency the Governor and Captain Sterling, A.D.C. The overture was a tasteful arrangement from Balfe's "Bohemian GIrl," and the orchestra acquitted itself creditably in execution and time. Kücken's "Goodnight, Farewell," had a pleasing rendering by Mr. E.E. Hill, and he was warmly applauded. Mr. G.P. Lammert and chorus sang the well-known drinking song from "Cavalleria Rusticana," and the number was heartily appreciated, the solo and chorus alike being capably rendered. Miss Coxon, who is a warm favourite with Hongkong audience, sang two exquisite little French songs, (a) "Soupir," and (b) "La Charmante Marguerite." In both mumbers the fair vocalist was heard to splendid advantage and the rounds of applause and the hearty recalls she received testified to the appreciation of the audience. Miss Coxon kindly compelled with one recall and her hearers parted with her very reluctantly. A minuetto and trio and Allegro Vivace from Haydn's "Symphony in C Minor" (Octett arrangement), was given with good taste by the orchestra, Mr. A.G. Ward being a most efficient conductor. The second part opened with a "Choral Fantasia on National Melodies," arranged by G.F. Vincent. The songs introduced were: -- "Let charming beauty's health go round," "Believe me if all those endearing young chars," "It was a lover and his lass," "The banks ofAllan Water," "My love, she's but a lassie yet," "Charlie is my darling," "The girl I left behind me," "Here's to the maiden of bashful fifteen," "Come, lasses and lads," ad "Fugato, leading up to 'The Walls' " (J. Saville, 1673) This proved a very popular number and the catchy music of the old songs was most enjoyable. The vocalists acquitted themselves throughout in an entirely satisfactory manner. For her artistic rendering of the song "My Dearest Heart" (Sullivan) Mrs. Vallings won well--merited praise, and the recall she received unmistakably indicated the pleasure tho talented vocalist had afforded her audience. Mr. W.G. Bently, A.R.C.M., the popular bandmaster of the West Yorks, played a clarinet solo, "Concertino in C Minor, Op.26" (Weber), and his skill as an instrumentalist was abundantly evident. Seldom has this difficult instrument been heard to such great advantage and it is safe to say that many had no idea of his wonderful capabilities in the hands of a master like Mr. Bentley. The recall was inevitable, when another fine selection was given. The Hungarian folk song, "Roses in the Garden," and "Look in my Eye, come near" (arranged by Korbay) afforded MR. E.E. Hill further scope for the display of his talent as a vocalist and for each number he had well-earned meed of praise. The concluding number was a charming "Dance Suite" from the incidental music in "Henry VIII." and comprised theMorris Dance, The Shepherds' Dance, and the Torch Dance. The quaint and pretty music, which was much admired, had skillful interpretation by the orchestra and spoke volumes for the pains taken in rehearsing. Mr. A.G. Ward, woh acted in able manner as conductor, also shared with Mrs. C.B. Gordon the work of accompanist and both performers in this important function contributed to the success of the entertainment. A number of members of the West Yorks Band lent valuable aid in the orchestra with wind and percussion instruments and Misses Humphreys, L. Crawford, and Mest acquitted themselves very creditably as second violinists.  The Hongkong Philharmonic Society is certainly to be congratulated on the successful manner in which it has spread the season, but we prefer to await the second concert before publishing a lengthy critique.

The China Mail, 1895-11-21: THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CONCERT

The China Mail, 1895-11-21

THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY CONCERT

The Hongkong Philharmonic Society, who give their first Concert on Saturday, have arranged a programme which should draw together a good audience. Besides several well-known soloists, including Dr Meadows, the orchestra, assisted by the Rifle Brigade bandsmen, will perform. Apart, however, from the excellence of the programme, there are special reason why the Society should receive the support of the public on this occasion for, after have made preparations to perform Spohr's 'Last Judgement' at the first Concert, they found themselves unable to carry our this intention on account of so many of the members being incapacitated by illness, and they have thus made a considerable outlay for nothing To enable the Society to carry on its work it is necessary that the present concert should at least pay its expenses, and all those who listened with enjoyment to The Revenge and The Hymn of Praise, which were practically undertaken by those mainly responsible for the management of the Philharmonic and who would lie to hear some more music of the same kind, should give their support on Saturday , otherwise it is likely that those who find they have given their time and labour in vain will not make any further returns.

The China Mail, 1895-11-21: "Hongkong Philharmonic Society's Concert"

The China Mail, 1895-11-21

HONGKONG PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY'S

CONCERT,

SATURDAY, 23rd November, 1895.

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PROGRAMME:

   PART I.

1. Ferdinand Hérold: Overture to "Zampa"

2. Riccardo C. Gallico: Song - "Love's Herald" (Mrs. Bagen)

3. Anton Rubinstein: Duet - "The Angel" (Miss Lammert and Dr. Meadows)

4. Anton Rubinstein: Duet - "The Wanderer" (Miss Lammert and Dr. Meadows)

5. Frédéric Chopin: Polonaise (Miss Hitoning)

6. Goring Thomas: Recit. and Air from "Esmeralds" (Dr. Meadows)

7. Louis Spohr: Overture to "Last Judgement"

   PART II.

1. Louis Spohr: Symphony from "Last Judgement"

2. Frederic Cowen: Song - "The Promise of Life" (Miss Lammert)

3. Moorat: Quartet - "Ave Maria"

4. Part Song - "Cradle Song"

5. Felix Mendelssohn: Andante from Violin Concerto (Mr. M. Alsberg)

6. Charles Villiers Stanford: Cavalier Songs - "Boot, Saddle, to Horse", "Marching Along" (Dr. Meadows and Chorus)

7. Part Song - "Good night, Thou glorious Sun"

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SEATS can be secured at the Booking Office, City Hall.

Hongkonng, November 20, 1895 

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