The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-06-08
The Blind Vocalists.

entered tne Dllnu Asylum as pupil, was
resident of this county:
COLUMBUS, May Gath, 1853.
Having returned from a weeks tour, TO
the South, l observed in one of your late
numbers, short notice of private Con-
] cert at Mr.. Reeds Music Store, on Satur-
| day, the 18th inst, given by Misses Dona-
van and Bergundthal. both assistant music
teachers at the Blind Asylum, under the
direction Of Prof. Nothnagel. Justice to
these young songstresses, induced me to
give yourfreaders a more full account ol
their performances. as we'll as of their rare
qualities as singers, which they displayed
on that occasion, (and which they) al
though they entered only three months ago
into a protracted study of Lablanch' S
method of singing. have developed TO a
high degree Of Artistical proficiency. 1t
is gratifying to observe that lately more
animatihg spirit Of progress has seized
upon the we'll educated class of American
people, with regard to the Art of music
This fact, established the last three years
by different instances, but more particu-
Iarly by the appreciation and support,
which the performances Of Jenny Lind.
Ca,harne Hayes, Ole Bull and others
have received. encourages me to recon-
mend these Two songstresses. Misses Dom
AVIAN and Bergundthal. 10 the special at
tention Of the musicloving public. In
this am led by a sense of propriety TO
support and encourage our home talents
with the same generosity as we have re-
ceived and supported foreign Artists. And
i'm recommending especially these two
blind ladies / feel satisfied that am no
supporter Of in,posiers, whose only merl,
consists in the art Of che ating the public
by newspaper puffs For know that |
shall ever be sustained by the proficiency
of these young ladies, whom Nature has
Egihed with beautiful voices and other re-
qusite qualities. And while it has denied
to them the sense Of sight. by which we
are enabled 10 appreciate the beauties oi
the material world, it has, on the other
hand. opened to them much loltier en-
pire, viz: That of musical sounds and
harmony, WHARF the humsa soul.no mat
ter how much troubled and agitated it may
be, always finds rest and consolation.
The first piece, the Overture from the
Opera Of Tampa, arranged Tor two per-
formers on the Piano, was executed by
Mr.. Nothnagel and Miss snonavan, with
all the skill, precision and taste, which in-
dicated the performers acquaintance with
the modern school Of pianism. 1t was
earnestly applauded by the judges present.
The Grand Duet from Norma, Take them.
Iimplore thee, followed next: and took
me by SURPRISE The lighness, auency
and persistency, in the execution of this
difficult piece, by these novices in the art
Of singing as | considered them, from
their modest and massuming manner OF
appearing before us, did not expect;
neither had anidea of the beauty, clear
ness and power of voice, which were at
once displayed 10 us in manner SO un-
pretending, and yet, SO refined and taste
full. and in large degree of artistic cult
vation.' But after some conversation with
their able teacher, Mr.. Nothnagel,l l was
advised Of their almost mimitable perse
sverance in studying Lablanch's method Of
singing. Several exercises Of vocalization
from this valuable work, with Piano ac-
compartment, were then sung. after which.
took occasion to inquire into the COM
pass Of their voices They range from
the lowest Contralto F, up to the highest
Soprano c. 20 They are Of a clearmetallic
ring, and in every part. evenly and well
developed. And if we take into consider
alton, their very short engagement in reg
ular study, the manner OF projecting their
voices or hitting the tones. is admirably
good, as likewise their execution is taste
ful and rounded Farther. we listened to
Jenny hnd's Bird song. sung by Miss
BergundthaI, and to Catharine Hayes
happy Birding. sung by Miss Donavan,
both pieces of great renown, and undoubt
edly of very difficult execution. AL
though perfec, execution Of these pieces
was disclaimed beforehand, we were de-
lighted in listening, and had ample reason
to admire the manner in which the task
was accomplished. After listening to two
OF Stephen Glover's beautiful Duets. Music
and her Sister Song and Peaceful Nights,
we received another rich treat in the adj
mirable Duett, Would'st thou ask The gen.
lie breeze, from Donizette's most celebrat
ed Opera L'elises d Amare; The Love
Spell.) ts's sG579':s---at see'9 q .sssat-
Misses Bergundthal and Donayan. ac-
companied by their teacher, Prof. Nothna-
gel, intended 10 visit. in the course of the
summer. the principal cities of this and the
adjoining States. on a Concerting tour;
and, hope,w will be received and support.
| ed in such manner as will encourage
them to go on and persevere in the study
which they have SO recently and zealously
commenced. .aA ID 's'.a 3e1G !ss.l2 lsasi
| ja QtF- Swedish peasant spoke contempt
uousiy ofthe ,King--saying.I don't care
a fig for Bernadotta. The peasant was
arrested and under an ancient law OF the
kingdom, condemned to suffer death. The
King immediately pardoned} the peasant.
and ordered the law repealed. But; said
the king to the Judge, ! do not like to be
insulted, and therefore cannot let this man
[pass, without some punishment, you will.
Therefore, please go to his house and say
to him !. in my name, since you don't care
q fig for, Barnadotte, Barnadotte doesn't
care fig for you. = go. -. -. :
Es,I.To repress a. harsh answer. to cons
less 9 fault. or TO stop trigh. or wrong) in
the midst of self,defence, in gentle submis.
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