Orpheonist and Charity Children’s Singing Festival: 2nd
Event Information
Venue(s):
Cooper Institute
Manager / Director:
Charles Jerome Hopkins
Conductor(s):
Theodore Thomas [see also Thomas Orchestra]
Price: $1 and $2
Event Type:
Choral
Performance Forces:
Instrumental
Record Information
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
13 January 2013
Performance Date(s) and Time(s)
02 Jun 1866, 1:00 PMProgram Details
Because of the fire at the Academy of Music, the June 1 concert was moved to the Cooper Union, which, because of its smaller capacity, required that the concert be given twice, on June 1 and June 2. Although the AN in the NYH of 06/01/66 states that the New York Harmonic Society will participate, that organization is not mentioned in any other announcements nor in any reviews. Because the event was given twice, the soloists did not participate in both concerts. Goldbeck, for example, played on June 2, but probably not on June 1 when Mills played. Mills is listed in one NYT AD of 06/02/66 but not another. So it is not clear if he played. Hopkins orchestral works and Handel’s “Hallelujah” chorus probably were performed at both concerts. A third concert was given on June 4.
Performers and/or Works Performed
1)
5)
aka "With verdure clad";
Schopfung, Die. Nun beut die Flur das frische Grun
Composer(s): Haydn
Participants: Maria Scoville Brainerd
6)
aka Sing, smile, sleep;
Chantez, riez, dormez;
Canti, ridi, dormi;
Serenade;
Berceuse
Composer(s): Gounod
Participants: Maria Scoville Brainerd