Musical Soirée by the New-York Conservatory of Music

Includes programme and the names of student performers.

“Steinway Hall was crowded on Saturday night to such an extent that there was very little standing room, even for late comers. The occasion was the first grand musical soirée of the above named admirable institution, which, under the direction of Mr. S. N. Griswold, has become a vital necessity here in the musical line. Messrs. Torriani, Gerlach, and Eberhard officiated as conductors, and the programme, a very ambitious one, was rendered by the following pupils: Mrs. K. Haigh, Miss E. Perkins, Miss M. Lathrop, Miss L. Chambers, Miss C. Dougherty, Miss J. Van Iderstein, Miss A. Randall, Miss J. Hard, Miss J. Palmer, Miss P. Vaillant, Miss Clementine Lasar and Miss N. Pagnani. The pupils as a general rule evinced much talent and good training, but in some instances, especially in the vocal line, the selections were rather beyond their reach. Among them were some beautiful voices, and the piano works were very successfully rendered. It would be impossible to over estimate the value and importance of such an institution. The professors rank very high in music, and the arrangements are calculated to inspire pupils with the best impulses of ambition and a desire to advance themselves in art. These public exhibitions, however they may sometimes fail to come up to the desired critical standpoint, are of incalculable service in encouraging pupils, and inspiring them with courage and perseverance.”

“Steinway Hall was crowded to its fullest capacity on Saturday evening, when the annual concert of the New-York Conservatory of Music was given. The affair was participated in by pupils of the Conservatory only, and it is but just to mention that the correctness and finish of the performances reflected the highest credit upon the worthy institution where the young performers are receiving their musical education. Piano recitals were supplied by Misses E. Perkins, L. Chambers, C. Dougherty, J. Van Iderstein, J. Hard, P. Vaillant, N. Fagnani and J. Palmer. The vocal selections showed the gifts and experience of Misses C. Lasar, M. Lathrop, A. Randall and J. Palmer and Mrs. K. Haigh. An organ-piece, played by Mr. H. Dunnell, concluded the concert.”

“Miss Clementine Lasar, a resident vocalist, who has won a reputation as a church-singer, gave a concert at Steinway Hall last night, aided by Dr. Damrosch, Mr. Beckett, Mr. C. G. Busch and Mr. Mills. She sang an aria from’Sonnambula’ and other selections, with genuine success. Miss Lasar has a very beautiful voice, which has been carefully trained, and she bids fair to become a prominent member of her profession.”