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Alverson, Margaret Blake, 1836-1923

"Sixty Years of California Song"


2. Glory to God on High (from 12th Mass) Mozart
Oratorio chorus, 1,200 voices.
3. Symphony in C (Andante and Allegro) Gade
Grand orchestra of 150 pieces.
4. (a) Sleepers, Awake, Choral from St. Paul Mendelssohn
(b) Prayer of Moses in Egypt Rossini
5. Grand Concerto for the Violin (orchestral accompaniment) Beethoven
CAMILLA URSO
PART II
1. Chorus, The Heavens are Telling (from the Creation) Haydn
Oratorio chorus of 1,200 voices
2. Overture of Freischutz Weber
Grand Military Band, 150 men.
3. Hallelujah Chorus from "Messiah" Handel
Oratorio chorus of 1,200 voices.
4. Anvil Chorus, from Il Trovatore Verdi
Full chorus of 1,200. Organ. Grand orchestra of 150. Full military
band, drum corps of the city militia, 50 anvils, 100 firemen, city
fire bells and cannon to be fired from the stand of the leader by use
of electricity.
General Conductor, Mr. R. Herold. Organist, Gustav A. Scott.
These concerts were among the grandest achievements of our time. The
music of the musicians and singers was par excellence and should never
be forgotten as long as history can keep it alive. How vividly is the
scene before me--the magnificent chorus, the pealing of the organ
tones, the excellent performance of the orchestra and the beautiful
playing of Camilla Urso and the enwrapt listeners that crowded the old
pavilion to overflowing.


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