espressivo_
and _bravura_ passages: the compass is also extensive,
requiring great range for a baritone voice. The piece was
rendered with credit by the young vocalist Le Count.

"A very choice selection from Donizetti's opera of 'Lucia di
Lammermoor' followed, and was sung by Miss Anna Hyers. The
first line of the English words is, 'See, 'tis the hour: how
sinks the sun!' The whole of this movement is in the
_affetturoso con amoroso_ [Transcriber's Note: affettuoso
e amoroso] style; and in order to render such a theme
effective, as love without hope, but still hoping, the
singer must throw a vast amount of pathos into the subject
to secure a fine interpretation; which rendition by the
artist was all that could be required. The second movement
is in D major. The words of the principal line are, 'Grow
dark, yes, love's pure flame grow dark, like earthly fire.'

"The author has interpreted these words with rapid sextoles
(groups of six notes) and triplets in difficult intervalic
skips, and finishing with an intricate florid cadenza in
seconds and thirds. Many passages of the same form may be
found in Handel's 'Messiah.' The young lady not only glided
over these difficulties with ease and grace, but also
brought out the _espressivo_ so necessary for the effective
rendition of this division. The remaining portions of this
fine composition are much varied with rapid executions; and
the compass of voice required for effect is extensive,
ranging from C above the staff to C below. Every point was
delivered by the young vocalist with purity and force.

"I believe this young lady's compass of voice is from E flat
above the lines to A below; having at her command the
soprano register, the mezzo-soprano, and a portion of the
alto.

"Both of the sisters sing in the Italian with fluency and
with correct pronunciation.

"'Par Excellence,' sung by Miss Emma, was a complete triumph
with the audience, and received a triple call. This was a
great compliment after Lingard, the original. But it was the
lady's pleasing manner that took the comic-loving patrons by
storm: hence the third encore."

After the performance described by Professor Tullidge, the Misses
Hyers were tendered by the leading citizens of Salt-Lake City a
complimentary benefit.