Article on Bristow’s oratorio Daniel

“George F. Bristow’s opera, Rip Van Winkle, will not be produced until Mr. Maretzek takes possession of the new Academy of Music, when it will be given with all the advantages of a fine cast, new scenery, dresses, &c. Mr. G. F. Bristow has just completed his new oratorio ‘Daniel,’ on which he has been at work for two years. We have heard many of the numbers, and from them we hold a high opinion of the work. It is written in a free style, and abounds in sterling beauties. The solos have an unusual breadth of character, and the concerted music is grand and massive in its musicianly treatment. Its production will place Mr. Bristow among the first of oratorio writers. The Handel and Haydn Society of Boston should take it in hand.”