Testimonial Concert to Mr. George Leach
Event Information
Venue(s):
Irving Hall
Price: $.50; $1 reserved
Event Type:
Chamber (includes Solo)
Performance Forces:
Instrumental, Vocal
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
18 April 2020
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
07 May 1864, EveningProgram Details
J. R. Thomas was scheduled to appear but did not. The published program included him on the following numbers: T. Cook: “Love in war†Duet (Geary and Thomas); Verdi: Ernani duet (Mozart and Thomas); Fosea (sp?): “The message bird†(Thomas); and Barnett: “This magic wove scarf†(Mozart, Simpson, Thomas).
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
2)
aka Ah, mio figlio;
Beggar's song;
Prophete. Ah! mons fils
Composer(s): Meyerbeer
Participants: Sophie Mozart
13)
Composer(s): Cooke [composer]
Citations
1)
“Mr. George Leach, a gentleman who has done good service in the cause of church music, will be the recipient of a grand complimentary concert at Irving Hall, on Saturday evening next, the 7th of May. Several artists of distinction have volunteered for the occasion.”
2)
“Mr. Leach, it will be remembered, has rendered a signal service to the cause of church music by the compilation of the admired music book, ‘Church and Home.’”
4)
“Mr. George Leach, a gentleman who for many years past has identified himself with the cause of sacred music, and has published several works on that prolific subject, will be the recipient of a testimonial concert at this establishment. We trust that it will interest the friends of the beneficiary, and that the general public may not be stingy of its half-dollars. The programme is both interesting and popular.”
6)
J.R. Thomas was scheduled to appear but did not. “The Leach Testimonial Concert on Saturday night at Irving Hall was but poorly attended, though we presume the attendance did not adequately represent the sale of tickets. With the exception of the defection of J.R. Thomas, the programme was well carried out, the piano playing of Berge and Morgan in a duet on themes from the ‘Huguenots,’ and Mills’s ‘Faust’ fantasia, being the instrumental features of the evening. Miss Brainerd, Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Geary, Mr. Chase and Mr. Griswold were the vocalists.”