Mrs. Gulager’s Concert
Event Information
Venue(s):
Allemania Hall
Performance Forces:
Vocal
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
25 August 2023
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
23 May 1871, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
Citations
“Mrs. Gulager, an accomplished artiste and most excellent lady, gave a concert at Allemania Hall last evening, which was largely attended by the world of fashion. The names of the ladies and gentlemen composing the concert committee were a guaranty that it would be unexceptionable in every respect.
“The programme contained fifteen tastefully selected pieces, which were rendered in the most satisfactory manner. The Weber Quartette gave, in their usually happy and peculiar manner, ‘Evening Twilight;’ which was followed by their well-known ‘Waltz Song,’ at the enthusiastic request of the audience.
The Ah! non credea of Bellini was beautifully sung by Mrs. Gulager, in a clear, well-balanced voice, and in full loyalty to the sentiment of the music.
“The Rondo of Chopin was never better given on the piano than by Messrs. Mills and Lansing. Dexterity of fingering, musical knowledge, taste and well-matured art characterized the whole performance.
“The exquisite Stella confidente of Robaudi was most memorably given by Mr. Alberto Lawrence. To feeling, to expression, to artistic tenderness, he added the impassioned manner of Le Franc. We regret this artist is not more fully appreciated. His voice runs midway between a baritone and tenor, and baffles people in the right appreciation of it; and it ought to be heard where its rare qualities might have a fitting outlet.
“The duo from ‘Traviata’ concluded the first part, and was delightfully sung by Mrs. Gulager and Mr. Leoni. A fantasie by Boehm was given by Mr. Bergner on the violoncello and Mr. Lansing on the piano, and their combined talents were successful in rendering the music worthy of the composer and of the admiration of the audience.
“The Medjé of Gounod was tastefully sung by Mr. Leoni, and followed at a recall by the Cantique de Noel, which was very well received and loudly applauded.
“The trio from ‘A Night in Granada,’ by Kreutzer, was most effectively and acceptably sung by Mrs. Gulager, Mr. Nilsen and Mr. Laurence. Romantic in tone and mellow in expression, it is worthy of the highest admiration.
“The instrumental part of the concert culminated in the splendid performance of a ‘Grand Duo’ of Lysberg, by Messrs. Mills and Lansing. To the perfection of the piece was added a perfect interpretation by the artists, which ought to have commanded a repetition.
“The concert closed by the Miserere from ‘Trovatore,’ the solos by Mrs. Gulager and Mr. Nilsen, and the chorus by the ladies and gentlemen of St. Thomas’s choir. In this piece Mrs. Gulager was very effective, and did herself infinite credit. It was equal to some of the best efforts of the operatic stage, and was a worthy close to the whole concert.”