St. Ann’s Church and G. W. Morgan Benefit Concert
Event Information
Venue(s):
St. Ann's Church (E. 8th St.)
Conductor(s):
Carl Anschütz
Price: $1
Event Type:
Choral
Performance Forces:
Vocal
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
23 July 2019
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
08 Apr 1869, EveningProgram Details
“Grand concert for the joint benefit of Mr. G. W. Morgan, the organist, and the schools attached to the church.” Program also included unidentified “miscellaneous pieces,” as per the New York Tribune announcement.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
Citations
3)
“On Thursday evening G. W. Morgan gives a concert at St. Ann’s Church in Eighth street, the choir of the church providing the music, aided by a full chorus. Rossini’s Stabat Mater will be sung entire under the baton of Carl Anschutz.”
4)
“On Thursday Mr. G. W. Morgan will give a concert at St. Ann’s Church, Astor-place, assisted by the quartette choir of the church, Mr. Toulmin, harpist, Mr. Posnanski, violinist, and a chorus led by Carl Anschutz. The programme includes the whole of Rossini’s ‘Stabat Mater,’ and some miscellaneous pieces.”