Event Information
Venue(s):
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church (22nd St. - 4th Ave)
Performance Forces:
Instrumental, Vocal
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
1 May 2025
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
07 Apr 1874, EveningPerformers and/or Works Performed
1)
5)
aka Masaniello;
Mute Girl of Portici;
Stumme von Portici
Composer(s): Auber
Participants: Walter Russell Johnston [org-piano]
Citations
1)
“St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church, on Fourth avenue and Twenty-second street, was fairly filled last night on the occasion of a grand instrumental and vocal concert given by Mr. W. R. Johnston, the organist of the church since its opening in 1857.
Mr. Johnston played four solos [see above]. The applause was liberal, and was emphasized by the presentation of a basket of flowers.
Among the assistant artsts were [see above], all rendered efficient aid. The audience numbered about eight hundred and was extremely select.”