CHORAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5318, 12 April 1878, Page 3

CHORAL SOCIETY.

•The 'Wiffiiugton Choral Society-gave anotherpiSvate concert in the Odd Fellows’ 1 Hall last; evening. Thehall was chosen in consequence of the theatre being engaged, and the limited space compelled the committee to restrict the ri"ht of-admission to subscribers only:; but notwithstanding- this, there were more present than could be seated.' The society is determined hot, to ! keep in the background,' and' must have held frequent ’ rehearsals'almost,immediately after their last appearance, so short is the time that has since elapsed. If any misgivings were entertained as to their nob. taking sufficient time to become perfect, the manner ; in which ■ this, the third private concert of their fifteenth season, was ; rendered yesterday ,evening,,, justified any- such fears being dispelled. The programme opened with Mendelssohn’s grand “ War March of, the Priests,” from “Athalie.” The orchestra gave it -with spirit, the instruments blending iu mutual harinony both as regarded time and intonation. The quartett, by two ladies and two gentlemen, “ The Lord is a spirit, ’ was given with a subdued melody that secured for it a well-deserved encore. The trio and chorus, “The Heavens are telling,” from the “Creation,”' were sung with exquisite feeling, and were highlv appreciated. The “Hallelujah Chorus,” (“Mount of Olives”) concluded the first pact of the programme. The overture Cenerentola” introduced the second part, and was followed by the charming aria, “O, gentle- moon, good night,” which was pleasingly rendered. The young lady who played a pianoforte fantasia from “ ,La Sonuambula proved herself an excellent performer, her instrumentation combining those qualities which distinguish an accomplished musician. She earned the enthusiastic plaudits of the audience. . The song “Oh were I blessed above” was a supreme vocal effort, and the gentleman who sang “Farewell ray mountain life” proved himself to be possessed of a rich voice with good register.- • In response to an encore he gave “ Come into the garden Maud. “Joy, joy, for ever” (“Paradise and the Peri’.’) was the finale to an excellent concert. The-con.ductor (Mr. Rous Marten) kept the orchestra and singers well together, in fact, the accompaniments were played with almost perfect accuracy.