Academy of Music.

Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4612, 16 October 1883, Page 2

Academy of Music.

The concert announced to be given by ; Mr Gordon Gooch and Company laa^ night drew a full house, and the performance was,taken generally, a success. The first part consisted of a miscellaneous collection of songs and ballade by the Company, and the second of selections from "Lurline." The concert was opened by a" quintette, as per programme, but still it was put down to be sung by eight voices. Thisi •' Blow Gentle Gales," was excellently rendered, aad was followed by "The Desert," which, it is unnecessary to say, was done full justice to, since it was entrusted to Mr (j!ooch, aid that gentleman was recalled. To Miss HargraTe was entrusted the third number, "Should he Upbraid," and it was sweetly given and enthusiastically encored, Mr Hanna sang "La Donna Mobile," but the higher notes proved a. little trying to the vocalist. "The Twoßoses" was fairly rendered by Miss Tapper. The part song/* " Trust her not," in which Misses Coder, Hargrave, Tapper, MrsGobch,and Messrs Burnham, Hannr. Bartley, and Moreton took part, followed, and the first performance of it did not satisfy the audience, who re-demanded it. In the absence of Mr Burnham, to whom had been allotted a solo, Mr Spry took his place. Mr Gopch very spiritedly sang " The Fireman," Miss Coster the ballad "Turnham Toll,":Mr Moreton was successful in hi 3 rendition of " Will-o'-the~Wisp," and one of the most enjoyable items on-the programme, the duet "Love and Wa-," by Messrs Gooch and Hanna, was the last item on the programme; This' number met with a well deserved encore. In the second part, the most notable performances, and those worthy of special commendation were those numbers entrusted to Mrs Kilgour and to Mr H anna. Of course we all know how Mrs Kilgour , can do justice to any music entrusted to ' ber, and although ,she did not surprise < her audience last night, because they all, expected a treat at her hands,, or perhaps" .we should cay from her efforts, the pleasure derived was cone the less com*; plete because it was almost anticipated. " The Naii.ds Spell," " Take this Cup of Sparkling Wine," and the scena " Sad as my sou!," and " Sweet Spirit, Hear my Prayer," were all charmingly rendered. Mr Hauna's singing of "My Hearts First Home," was rapturously encored, and ii fully deserved such recognition. Mr Gooch sang "As in the Cup," and "A. Father's Love." and again betrayed that cultivated fin:sh and capital voice which he possesses- The remainder of "the item| in the second part were carefully and ac* curately rendered, but call for no special ment'on. Owing to the non-departure q| the Botomahana from the Thames to-dayl Mr Gooch aunounced that another concert would be given to-night.