Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1866-08-30
The Concert at Yves, Rutland.
WEST RUTLAND, Aug. oath, 1866

WEST RUTLAND, Aug. oath, 1866.
Editor Rutland Herald THE grand vo-
cal and instrumental concert of last
evening under the supervision of Prof
Mietzke met with a complete success.
Though the afternoon seemed quite
foreboding of unpleasant weather, and
the prospects, as a consequence, were
very unfavorable, yet the evening smiled
most propitiously and the result was a
large, intelligent and very attentive au-
dience.
The exercises began with splendid
"Ofertoire" on the organ by Prof. Metz
Ike, which was finely executed, and as in
troductory, exhibited the refined and
cultivated taste in making the selection.
The next in order was an anthem-solo
and chorus-by the whole choir, accom-
panied by the organ, and was well sung
and in good time; Miss Gilmore execut-
ing the solo, which was quite compiled
ted, with cultivated ease and a sweet
and full tone of voice. 81 will be Glad"
will doubtless be remembered by many
of the attentive listeners of that even
ing.
This was followed by solo from Mrs.
Mietzke, of Italian grace and beauty,
and though quite difficult with its "trills
and MARBLES, its fine musical qualities
were clearly echoed through the church,
evincing the high cultivation of the
voice, its sweet and mellowed accents,
and received a hearty encore from the
entire audience. The Distant Chimes" !"
"a quartette by Messrs. Haskell, Holley,
Perry and Gilmore-of the "Andante
style" and composition, was performed
in good taste and in excellent time. An
other grand demonstration on the organ
-"Chorus from The Huguenots" by Prof.
Mietzke concluded the first part Of the
entertainment. This was soon followed
by the "Oyerture to William Tel" one
of the grandest efforts on the organ ever
made in this part of the State. In the
performance of this piece, the Prof. thor
oughly established his wonderful skill
and elouuence. "The Representations of
Peace" by those beautiful and subdued
accents indicating security and repose,
| and then suddenly the gathering storm
with its deafening peals of thunder; af-
terwards THE Herdsmans Song" with
that familiar whistle among his fiocks,
and, at last, but not least, "The Uprising
of the People" to throw off the yoke OF
bondage and oppression, were so nicely
exhibited that they seemed as vivid real
| tiles.
| But it is not necessary we should
compliment or speak any farther in de-
tail. Suffice it to say the duet by Mrs.
Mietzke and Miss Gilmore, and the
"Prayer" from Alssandro Stradella also
| by Miss G. were well accomplished. But
we must not forget the "In1ammatus
solo and chorus from "Stabat Mater and
one OF Rossini's master productions
This anthem was splendidly performed
by the whole choir with good time and
in full harmony. The solo by Mrs
Metzke was heavily burdened with
chromatics but her voice played among
them with perfect ease and graceful
ness.
The exercises were concluded by ar
"Impromptu" for the organ by Prof
Mietzke, which was a fine composition
and exhibited the peculiar originality OF
the author, In conclusion, we wish tC
say, the concert was complete success
in all of its parts; and we believe that
many, if not all of those who were there
will doubtless for years to come, con
gratulate themselves for having been SC
fortunate as to be present on the occa
sion.