Dolby's Concert

“Yesterday morning the public once more had an opportunity of listening to the finest male voice which has ever been heard in this country—that of Mr. Santley. As this great singer becomes better known to the public, his merits are more highly appreciated, and the enthusiastic applause which greets him after every song, shows how quickly he grows in favor. The wonderful range and beauty of his voice, the ease with which he sings, the thorough mastery of his art which he displays, all mark him out as a man of extraordinary gifts. If the public could only hear him in opera with Miss Kellogg, he would create a sensation such as no male singer has ever aroused here.

Yesterday he sung [see above]—some of these pieces being in response to encores. The audience were, as all audiences are, delighted with the exquisite perfection which characterized Mr. Santley’s performances. Mr. W. H. Cummings, a tenor of singular sweetness and purity, sung [see above], besides taking part in several concerted pieces. He was warmly applauded, and, like Mr. Santley, is rapidly gaining an enviable reputation here. Mme. Patey is an established favorite, and Miss Wynne sung the pieces allotted to her with much taste and feeling. Mr. Sloper and Mr. Patey contributed welcome pieces to the entertainment. This excellent company does not remain very long in the United States, and the remaining opportunities of hearing them ought not to be neglected.”