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...example of the critical acumen and deep knowledge of the Boston Advertiser man, revealed in his stricture upon Mr. Henschel, the following sentence from yesterday's Advertiser is remarkable : "We could not help recalling Beethoven's own complaint, after hearing a rehearsal of his 'Magie Flute Overture.' " Beethoven's "Magic Flute Overture" must be a new discovery in the musical world, known perhaps only to the critic of the Advertiser. If so, it should certainly be published, so that the curiosity of an eager public may be allayed...
Symphony in A No. 7 (by desire), . . . Beethoven Soloist, Miss Mary...
...possessed of a clear, strong voice, and sang very successfully. Mr. Henschel's composition was well-rendered, and received with much favor, and the instrumentation of the air by Berlioz was peculiarly impressive and suggestive. Schubert's unfinished symphony was an acceptable feature of the programme, and Beethoven's grand seventh symphony served as a fitting climax to this notable series of concerts...
Prelude, from the music to OEdipus Tyrannus, . . Paine "La Captive," reverie for contralto, . . . . . . Berlioz Unfinished symphony in B minor (by desire) . . Schubert "There was an Ancient King," ballad for contralto, Henschel Symphony in A No. 7 (by desire), . . . . . . Beethoven Soloist, Miss Mary...
...meetings are held about once a month and the girls read and study the different plays with great pleasure and profit. Two literaries existed last year, the Phi Sigma and Zeta Alpha, but, sad to tell, they were disbanded and now Wellesley can boast of only four societies - the Beethoven, Microscopical and Missionary. Some weeks ago the latter gave a very pleasant exposition of Eastern customs in the gymnasium, the walls of which were hung with scarlet draperies and Oriental banners, while the stage presented several scenes from Indian life. Many of the society members wore brilliant Eastern costumes...