Grand Sacred Concert

Event Information

Venue(s):
Church of St. John the Evangelist

Conductor(s):
Antonio L. Mora

Event Type:
Choral, Orchestral

Performance Forces:
Vocal

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
29 August 2011

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

22 Jan 1865, 8:00 PM

Program Details



Performers and/or Works Performed

2)
aka Diebische Elster, Die; Thieving magpie
Composer(s): Rossini
3)
aka Guglielmo Tell; William Tell; Introduction
Composer(s): Rossini

Citations

1)
Announcement: New York Herald, 22 January 1865, 4.

2)
Announcement: New-York Times, 22 January 1865, 8.
“With the exception of the overtures introducing the first and second parts, the concert will consist exclusively of sacred pieces, solos, duets, trios, quartets, and choruses, accompanied by the organ. . . . One of the most remarkable features of this great instrument is the String Band, ranging from the highest shift of the violin through viola, violoncello, to nearly an octave below double bass, making it the most suitable accompaniment for the human voice.”
3)
Review: New York Post, 23 January 1865.
“An organ exhibition took place last night at the Roman Catholic Church of St. John the Evangelist, near the new Cathedral. Jardine’s large organ was performed upon by various skillful organists, and a concert of vocal music added to the interest of the occasion. We have previously spoken at length about this instrument.”
4)
Review: New-York Daily Tribune, 24 January 1865, 8.
“A sacred concert on Sunday evening . . . afforded a fine opportunity to exhibit the capacities of the great organ which has recently been procured for that church . . . several pieces were warmly applauded.”