Notable Concert

The fourth concert in the Choral Union series, Frlday evening, Feb. 4, will be a per forma nee of the "Si. Paul," Mendelssohn's greatest ehorai work. This is said advised'.y, tot luie the "Elijah" is, in a sense, more dramatic frorn the point of view of ihe musician, "St. Paul" is greatèr. It is hoped that this performance wil] rank with the memorable production of the "Elijah" two years ago, which was one of the flnest choral concerts ( ver given in Aun Arbor. The soloists are admirably adapted foT the work. The soprano solo will be sung by Miss Alice Bailey, of the School of Music. whose artistie work, is wel! recognized in Boston and Detroit, where she has held prominent church positions. Hei remarkable singing in the Messiah soveral years ago will be remem'bere 1. "Miss Alice G. Bailey latroduced herself as a songstress of high ment. siie rendered a series of songs, enCitled Ellland, by Alexander von Fielitz. Thoy appeared in a concerl program in this city for the first timp. Jliss Bailey entercd into the spirit of each of the soags with admirable correctness. Her declamation. in addltion, was faulfiess, her plrasing delicate, and her rich vocal resources en abled her to win the unqualifled approval of the audienee. Her strength evideutly lies in musical iaspiration coupled with fine taste. Mrs. Clemenrs is nne of the leaciing ■contraltos in Detroit, wlio has sung the alto part in the "St. Paal" very satisfaetorily in that city. Mr. Chas. B. Stevens has sung several Unies in A mi Arbor, and will be renu-nibered as having given a very reflned, artistic interpretation of the tenor solos and reeitatives in the ''Elijah." The principal interest in this work, outside of the snperb chorases (whicli, by the way, will be ínagniñeently sung) centers in the baritone part. This will be taken by Mr. Lewis Campion, of Chicago, an Eiiirlishman, receutiy ltass soloist of Durham Cathedral, and an oratorio singer of exceptional abilifv. The Chicago Festival Orchestra has made a good reputation in the West and comes very highly endorsed. As Choral Union subscribers reaïize, the prablem of an orehestra for a mJdwinter concert is a sevious one, and it is staeerely hoped that the Chicago Festival Orchestra may be the happy sclution of the dlffleulty.