Word: soloing
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...pleasure derived by the patrons of the series of concerts now being given in Sanders Theatre has been much enhanced by the introduction of a soloist for each evening. Now that we have heard Mrs. Henschel, all would certainly be pleased to hail Mr. Henschel also in a vocal solo. The exhibition of his rare powers in this direction would be of as much gratification to his audience as his success as an orchestra leader has been, and it is to be hoped that we may hear him as a soloist at an early date...
...Gilchrist of Philadelphia won the $1000 prize offered by the Cincinnati Music Festival Association. His composition is a setting of the 46th Psalm for soprano solo, chorus and orchestra...
...fifth number consists chiefly of a solo by Mr. Osgood, more attention has been paid to the performance than to the composition, and the latter has not had the appreciation which it deserves. The air has much grace and beauty, and is brought to an end (after the introduction of the chorus) through a series of modulations, which admirably prepare the way for the closing sustained note and cadence...
...music was remarkably well rendered. Mr. Osgood sang his solo with great spirit, but his voice was scarcely equal to the part. We cannot venture on a criticism of the composition, but we must mention the exquisite theme which appears at the end of the second chorus and elsewhere, and is indeed the gem of the opera. It shows the same sympathetic spirit which animates the slow movement of Mr. Paine's First Symphony, though the latter has more of voluptuous tranquillity and less of tear-starting pain. Let those who did not appreciate the passage pronounce this expression fantastic...
...BRIGHAM, '79, has kindly consented to sing first tenor on the Glee Club. By his courtesy the Club is much strengthened, and its first concert at Quincy, next Monday evening, cannot fail to be a success. Mr. Van Raalte will probably play a violin solo...