Masonic Concert: Destitute and Suffering Masons of the South Benefit

Event Information

Venue(s):
Academy of Music

Conductor(s):
David L. Downing

Price: $1; $10 private box; $15 and 20 proscenium box

Event Type:
Band

Performance Forces:
Vocal

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
25 February 2016

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

27 Jun 1867, Evening

Program Details

President Jackson will attend.

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)
LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)
Participants:  Seventy-First Regiment Band;  Edward [pf - composer] Hoffman;  Minnie Hauk;  Signor Marra [baritone-Muzio];  Henry Mollenhauer [cello];  Fernando [bass-baritone] Bellini

Citations

1)
Advertisement: New York Herald, 24 June 1867, 7.
2)
Advertisement: New-York Times, 24 June 1867, 7.
3)
Review: New York Herald, 28 June 1867, 8.

No mention of music.

4)
Review: New York Sun, 28 June 1867, 4.

“…The concert of ‘ovation’ at the Academy of Music last night, in aid of the distressed families of Masons in the South, was a complete success.  It was expected and announced that the President and Mr. Seward would be present, but these dignitaries did not put in an appearance.  With this exception the programme was fully carried out. The band of the 71st regiment filled the orchestra and gave some excellent selections.  Of the artistes Signor Marra, Miss Amalia, M. Hauck, and Signor Bellini, who sang on this occasion it is necessary to say but little, their talent being known and appreciated, and last night won great applause.”