Trinity Church Choral Festival: 3rd

“There is nothing, and there has been nothing during the entire season, to equal the entertainment thus proffered to the public.”

“This [added performance] will afford an opportunity for a large class of citizens to hear one of the finest choral performances ever given in this city.”

 “The last of these popular musical entertainments was so crowded yesterday afternoon at three o’clock, at Irving Hall, that the manager was obliged to place a card outside the Hall with the significant motto, ‘Standing room only.’  There was no diminution of the excellence of some of the soloists or choruses in the Elijah, and consequently of the enthusiasm of the audience.  Mr. Campbell sang the magnificent bass part of Elijah much better than the former gentleman who undertook the rôle of the old prophet, but still he is by no means a capable representative of that character.  His enunciation is too indistinct to do full justice to the sublime words which the prophet addresses to god and to the youth whom he has placed to watch the expected rain.  The choruses conducted by Mr. G. W. Morgan were on a par with the two previous concerts.  We understand that these choral festivals, with the same artists, will be given in the New England States by Mr. Widdows during the next fortnight.” 

 “The third representation of Dr. Cutler’s Choral Festival, at Irving Hall on Saturday afternoon was a brilliant success.  The hall was crowded, and the performance, in every respect, was admirable.  Master Toedt sang with rare taste and intelligence for one so young.  He has a charming voice, and again created great enthusiasm. The concerted music and the choruses were admirably performed, indeed, we have not heard such perfect chorus singing in this city for many years. These Choral Festivals reflect the highest credit upon Dr. Cutler; he has displayed fine taste in his selections and has proved his ability in the preparation of his singers, in the splendid results he achieved. Mr. G. W. Morgan coöperated most ably, conducting with a precision and a care as to artistic coloring that left nothing to be desired.”