Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1871-07-06
THE RUTLAND HERALD.
SATURDAY, JULY I, 1871.


The Musical FestivAl.
Rarely has our public been treated to .
more delightful musical entertainment
than was afforded by the concert at the
Opera House last evening, by the pupils
of the Public Schools. To the number Of
about four hundred, the youthful mem.
bers of the various|s schools, both boys and
girls, crowded the ample stage Of the
Opera House, and overlooked in front
upon temporary platform extending
into the parquet, presenting an attractive,
yet almost bewildering array of bright
eyes and happy faces. 1t was rare
spectacle, and gratifed the eye not less
than the musical entertainment, to which
it was happy prelude, charmed the
ear.
The difficulty of successfully conduct.
ing such large. chorus, made up of varied
elements, will be apparent to any one in
the least conversant with musical instruc.
tion, but the degree of harmony and the
distinctness of utterance which Was dis.
played, showed that Prof. Mietzke had
overcome the obstacles with which he had
commended with remarkable success. The
chorals were rendered with precision
and clearness that would have done credit
to more experienced vocalists.
Among the slower moving choruses, the
selection from Mass in F, entitled Kyrie
Eleyson," was especially noticeable for its
we'll sustained and harmonious expires.
sion. Among the lighter pieces 1.-THE
Ocean Nymphs," and "Herdsman's Noun.
tain Song" were especially we'll rendered,
the animatipg chorus of the latter appear
ting 10 be but the natural utterancs of the
merry voices that filled the hall with the
silvery melody. These pieces received
the hearty applause of the audience.
We have not time or space to speak par
ticularly OF the many excellenoies in vo-
oalizing that were developed in the course
Of the evenings programme. There was
much to commend in all, and Mr.. Metz
ke's success was certainly fattering in
the extreme.
The orchestral part of the concert, as
was to be expected from the brilliant
reputation of Doring's Band, was a most
gratifying success. Such company of
accomplished musicians have rarely ap-
peared before Rutland audience.
Their expressive and effective render
ing of the most difficult passages, such as
the selections from the opera "Tann-
haeuser," the overture Of thu "Poet and
Peasant" and other musical gems that
composed the programme, stamped them
as accomplished masters of their art. The
duet for two comets by Messrs. Charles
Doring and F. Austin, was especially
oommendable, and met with the cordial
appreciation of the audience. We shall
not attempt to single out especially bril-.
liant features of the execution Of this
skillful band, where all was 80 uniformly
successful.
We give below the complete pro-
gramme:
/. ohoral-"A strong castle. is our Lord"
Eattaer.
Sung in unison by 400 pupils.
.. Orchestra-"Festival March" Anet,he.
3. Chorus-O'er the hill, Ger the dale"
Glo0er. |
4. Orchesira-selections from the opera ''Tsnn-
hauser.' Wagner.
5. Chorus "Kyrie," froa Mass m F.
Concone.
6. rehestra-"Galop des sirenes."
Ne1,,nnn.
z. Chorus-"The Ocean Nymphs"
Richards.
PARrII.
8. overture-"Poet and Peasant" Voa Sul1pe.
9. Chorus "The. Herdsman's Mountain Song"
dot.
10. Duet for two Comets. Doring. |
IL, Chorus-"Great God to Thee" Beethoven. |
u. Orchestra-Selections from "La Fora del
Destino." Verdi
IS, Hunters Song" RueCken. |
IL Orchestra wedding March"
Is. Fina-"My country tits OF Thee full chorus
and Orchestra.
The concert certainly shows that the
musical department of our schools ia in q
most promising and fourishing condition,
and reflects great credit upon the enthu- |
siasm, patience and thoroughness of Prof.
Mietzke.
The Opera House was handsomely deco
greens over the stage, aud wreaths sus.
pended from the gas fixtures at the front
of the balcony. A magnificent bouquet
also graced the table in front of the
stage.
Just before the singing my Country
'Tis of Thee" Mr.. Dana. Principal of the
High School, arose and spoke as follows:
When anything of sad and painful |
nature occurs through the oversight of
one who has charge of an order of exer-
discs, the world ia ever ready to find
fault, and though our friend Mietzke is |
usually SO careful in preparing his pro-
grsmmes, he has, at this time, left out
one important part, but assure you it
is not his fault. And though it is GUS
tomary to have valedictory at the close,
yet trust the audience will pardon us
for now introducing one. You will please
listen to Master Edmund r. Morse of the
Grammar School. We wish to show the
audience how we appreciate Prof. Metz
res labor among US.
PROF. Mietzke said quietly to Mr.. Da-
IA, during his remarks, II didn't know
you was to have declamation-whyl1
lidn't you tell me2" II
Master Edmund r. Morse then ap-
peared and spoke as follows: Il
We, tonight, as teachers and scholars
nave assembled to close our school rela. |
lens in harmony To you, Mr.. Mietzke, G
v the grand harmonizer of discords, we ,
It this time owe special feslty. The hour
passed with you in uniting hearts and
Ioices in music have been to us pleasant
lines, though, no doubt, often seasons of i
,reatest torture to you, but your kindly q
,atience we appreciate, and trust in the I
uture to do more credit to your labors.
Please accept this pitcher and goblets q
9 evidence of our regard. Do not think t
7e mean to say "keep coop in your rela. f
ions with us, but rather refresh your .