Rutland weekly herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1859-1877, 1873-03-20

IHE GRAND MUSICAL FFsTIvAI-As
we have previously announced, a grand
musical festival viii be held at the Town
Hall, in this place, under the direction
and leadership Of that well-known,
learned and thoroughly skilled musical
conductor, Carl Zerrahn, of Boston,
commencing on the evening of Monday,
May 18th, continuing Tuesday, Wed
nesday, Thursday and Friday, and clos
ing with a final grand concert on the
evening of the latter day. In arranging
this festival, the committee, having the
matter in charge, are of the opinion, and
we think justly, that they will be sus-
tanned by public sentiment in the en-
deavor to use every means to elevate the
standard of music in Vermont, and that
all lovers thereof viii embrace this op-
/ portunity of improving their taste by lis
tening to the talent Of the very highest
4 order in the country. No pains have
been spared in perfecting the arrange
ments, and the plans designed BY Carl
7 ZerTahn have been carried out to the
4 fullest possible extent. Perhaps we can
not convey a better idea Of what has
been accomplished and what f proposed
4 than by quoting the language Of the
4 committees circular just issusd
1 The selections made embrace a good
variety OF standard works. making their
! study profitable and enjoyable The
music 10 he performed is as follows
Hear My Prayer, soprano solo and
/ chorus by Mendelssohn "Stabat Mater"
{ by Rossini Spring Message, " byGade
4 .'Gipsy Life. by Schuman selections
+ from the OratOriog, "Elijab. ''Cre-
alton. Messiah. Z" Judas Maccahaeus,
and from the following Operas. Moses
in Egypt. ''Ernani +" Faust and 'sIl
I Trovatore :" also, miscellaneous com
positions, comprising choruses on the
following pages OF the Jubilee Book Of
/ 1872. pages j, 3. 24, 81, 50 55. 81, "a,
I 81, 80, 129 133, 1873 13q. $50. III and
Appendix 2, q. 25. 80
Mr. Zerrahn writes to the committee
Chorus singers mnst practice their
parts before coming 70 Rutland in order
TO perform these works well" and IN
compliance with his request the commit
tee have issued "A pamphlet form con-
tanning the first four compositions, and
they can be had in quantities BY address
ing tha Secretary We have made sT-
F.. ranceincnts - furnish this music at the
l0w figure Of 30 cents. This money will
be refunded 10 all those who do not wish
to retain the music at the close Of the
festival All singers having copies of
the Jubilee Book and Appendix Of 1872,
are requested 70 bring them, and tothose
who are not in possession Of this book,
T
the festival, free It is desirable thai
singers should form societies where none
exist. as they would derive great benefit
in practicing together and getting ac-
quainted with the music.
Those attending the festival will NOT
only have the benefit of such an eminent
conductor as Mr.. Zerrahn. whose name
is household word where music has q
home, but also listen to the best soloists
who have ever sung before any musical
gathering ever held in the State. The
committee are happy TO announce that
they have secured the services Of the
celebrated Prima Donna. Mrs. Jennie
Van Zandt, whose reputation abroad, as
well as in this country, as Onera and
oratOrio singer. places her to-day in the
foremost rank as a leading solo singer
She has ssharcd equal laurels with Adelina
Patti, Nillson and Mario. at the Italian
opera. London, and under the name Of
Mile Nanzini. created an immense Juror
with Mdme. Parepa Rosa's English opera
troupe, and the press generally entifling
emitting her the queen Of scng. Never
have our citizens in this State had the
opportunityo listening to such an artist,
and we hope they viii appreciate the
efforts of the committee, who have
spared no expense in securing this cele-
brated cantairice. Mrs julie De Ryiher,
soprano of Dr. Chapin's church, New
York. as a ballad singer, has no equal.
Her beautiful sympathetic voice and exc
cution. have been often admired, and the
parts allotted TO her viii receive artistic
rendering. Mr. w. Fl. Fessendtn of
Boston, whose fine tenor voice has been
heard TO great advantage with the Bar
nabee Troupe, needs no cOmmendatiOn
at our hands Mr. Frank Remmeriz, Of
Trinity Church choir, New York. is pro-
nounced 10y all who have heard him the
finest Interpreter Of oratorio and con-
certed music, whose magnificent base
voice has no superior. and listening TO
such an artist is a treat seldom offered
Mr. A. J. Phillips, the well known Yer
mont tenor, of Burlington, viii also take
a prominent part.
Mr. Geo. A Mietzke, Ot Rutland, s
C. Moore, of Burlington, and Prof. E. H.
Higley. of Middlebury College, win
preside at the piano and orgag These
artists are so well known in Vermont,
they need no further mention. The
celebrated Germania Band, of Boston,
Mr.. Chas. Eiehler, leader; will perform
during the festival, choice selections of
orchestra music, and this in addition to
artists mentioned viii form a grand fea-
ture of the festival The rehearsais viii
commence on Monday evening, at y
o'clock, May 18th, and all singers are
expected 10 be present Concerts and
matinees take place on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday Tickets of ad-
mission for singers out Of town. are
placed at 50 90 for gentlemen and S1.00
for ladies' These tickets will admit
only to chorus seats. Admission for
singers in Rutland and those joining the
Rutland Chorus Club, $500 single
ticket, or $500 admitting gentleman
and lady This price includes all the re-
hearsals previous to the festival, and
also the music The leading musical
men in different towns are requested to
interest themselves in forming clubs TO
unite with the Rutland club and as soon
as practicable, send TO the Secretary the
number of singers who will participate
in the festival at the same time inform
him Of the number of Jubilee books and
appendices of 1872 in possession Of sing
ers.
Half fare on all the railroads entering
Rutland.
MILK.-The Farmers Milk company
of New York will commence operations