C. Jerome Hopkins’ Orchestral, Piano-forte and Vocal Concert

Event Information

Venue(s):
Irving Hall

Conductor(s):
Theodore Thomas [see also Thomas Orchestra]

Price: $1.00

Event Type:
Orchestral

Performance Forces:
Instrumental, Vocal

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
4 June 2016

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

11 Oct 1864, 8:00 PM

Program Details

Performers include Philharmonic Society members. Cherubini's fugue was arranged by Hopkins.

Performers and/or Works Performed

1)

LIST OF PERFORMER(S)/ORGANIZATION(S)

Participants: A. J. Davis [organist, conductor]; James Ernest Perring; Mrs. James H. Barclay; Eugene [pianist] Trastour

2)

Symphony, A major. Selections

aka Life symphony

Composer(s): Hopkins

3)

"I'm with thee loved one"

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: Orchestra, unidentified; James Ernest Perring

4)

Otello, "Deh calma oh ciel"

aka Prayer

Composer(s): Rossini

5)

"Morn, noon, and night"

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: Orchestra, unidentified; Mrs. James H. Barclay

6)

Dirge, orchestra, no. 4

Composer(s): Hopkins

7)

"Waterfall nymphs, The"

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: Charles Jerome Hopkins; Eugene [pianist] Trastour

8)

"I think of thee, dear Flora"

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: James Ernest Perring; Mrs. James H. Barclay

9)

"Knights of the round table, The"

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: A. J. Davis [organist, conductor]; Charles Jerome Hopkins

10)

Composer(s): Perring

Participants: James Ernest Perring

11)

Années de pèlerinage, "Orage," 1ère année

aka Storm march

Composer(s): Liszt

Participants: Eugene [pianist] Trastour; A. J. Davis [organist, conductor]; Charles Jerome Hopkins

12)

Faust, "Faites-lui mes aveux"

aka Romance de Siebel; Romanza; Lovely flower, I pray

Composer(s): Gounod

Participants: Mrs. James H. Barclay

13)

Wedding march, A

aka Wedding music

Composer(s): Hopkins

Participants: Orchestra, unidentified

14)

Fugue, piano, D major, unidentified

Composer(s): Cherubini

Participants: Charles Jerome Hopkins

Citations

1)

Advertisement: New-York Times, 09 October 1864, 7.

2)

Advertisement: New York Herald, 10 October 1864.

3)

Announcement: New York Post, 10 October 1864.

4)

Announcement: New-York Daily Tribune, 11 October 1864, 6.

5)

Announcement: Dwight's Journal of Music, 15 October 1864, 328.

Three letters announcing this concert of music by Hopkins (“Timothy Trill”). Quotes letter claiming this will be the first concert devoted to the works of one American composer.

6)

Review: Musical Review and World, 22 October 1864, 341-42.

“Mr. Jerome Hopkins’ Concert at Irving Hall last week was very well attended. The room was completely filled by a very appreciative audience. The following programme was ably discussed by the Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Theo. Thomas. It is undeniable that Mr. Hopkins has made progress since his last appearance in New York, as a writer of orchestral works and that with his energy, industry and ambition he will not fail, to reach an honorable post as a composer and musician in this country. Of the many pieces performed we should give the preference to the song, ‘Morn, Noon, Night,’ rendered with tact and feeling by Mrs. Barclay, and to the ‘Dirge,’ for orchestra.” [Includes program].