Venue(s):
Trinity Church
Conductor(s):
A. H. Messiter
Henry Carter
Event Type:
Choral
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
25 April 2025
Lists chimes to be played before the service begins (only citation to do so). “…The musical services will, as usual, be under the direction of Mr. A. H. Messiter, the chief organist. After a voluntary on the grand organ, by Mr. Henry Carter, Mozart’s first mass in C, consisting of opening Anthem, Nicene Creed, Sanctus, Agnus Dei and Gloria in Excelsis, will be performed by the full choir of the church, the two organs and an orchestra of forty, principally from the Philharmonic Society. Beethoven’s Benedictus, from the Mass in C, and Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony are also among the musical selections for the day.”
“The musical portion of the services will be conducted by the organist, Mr. Messiter, with an orchestra of 40 pieces, assisted by the church choir.”
“…the music being by the Trinity choir of thirty-eight voices and an orchestra of forty.” No further mention of music.
“There were three services, beginning respectively at 7 a. m., 9 a. m., and 10:30 a. m. The last named was the chief service of the day…The musical service was led by A. H. Messiter, the chief organist. The regular choir, consisting of 38 persons, sang, accompanied by an orchestra of 40 instruments, under the direction of Henry Carter, assistant organist. During the service Mozart’s ‘First Mass’ and an offertory by Beethoven were rendered with grand effect.” No further mention of music.