The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1873-05-20
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MUSICAL REVIEW.

The late festival so successfully carried
ON in this village last week was one of no
ordinary importance to the interests Of
music and musicians in Vermont, and VIC
cannot let this occasion pass
without saying a word or two concerning
its result its contrasts with other enter
tainmcnts of the kind, and what might be
learned from it to guide its patrons in the
future. Vermont is and always has been
a music-loving state, and tsnhabitants are |
naturally musicians. Look over the ranks
of famous musicians in our larger cities |
and you sec that Ncrmontcrs are to be
found in large numbers and among the |
very first in musical attainmcnts. The |
names of Whitney, of Dudley, of Mrs.
Oliver, and many others are known in
Boston musical circles, and J. NJ. Hubbard,
II. W. Sabin, II. L. Story. and others,
stand first among Chicago musicians and
composers, all native born Ncrmontcrs
To educate and produce talent such as
these men possess from among us, there
must be enterprise and enthusiasm-a
public spirit such as has been manifested
in Rutland during the past two months
in order to bring together the combinations
requisite for thorough musical education
and training to the young music-loying
people. The musical festival developed
high order of musical ambition in the
minds of our citizens that ought to bring
forth much fruit for the future The
work accomplished by certain few in our
midst towards carrying out the plans of the
festival was very large in amount, and de-
cidedly praiseworthy.
The music rendered by the choruses dur
ing the three days Of public entertainment,
deserves more than the passing comment
paid to it by us at the time. OF course the
"Stabat Mater" was the greatest perform
ance given, not only in its inception, but
also in the manner in which it was produc-
ed. We understand the same was given at
a convention here some eight years ago,
with a larger chorus then than at the fcsti-
val, while the solo talent, which by the
way is onc-half at least of its production,
was decidedly inferior. The convention
had Mrs. H. NJ. Smith. James Whitney and
NJ. w. Whitney, all famous singers, but
we think it will detract nothing from their
fame to consider Mrs. Van Zandt, Fcssen-
den and Remmcrtz, superior. Mrs. Van
Zandt has talents that must ere long be re-
cognized as equal TO those that claim the
highest need of praise, and the operate
stage will find in her a famous accession to
those who now hold it by just right. OF
Fessenden we must say that justice has not
as yet been done to him as n tenor singer.
In his rendering of the famous scena from
in our opinion, the singing of VIM. Castle,
who has charmed the world by his voice
while connected with the Parepa- Rosa
Opera Company, and we think Mr.. Fessen-
den should ascend that ladder, in which as
cent ambition only is, in his case, necessary.
We have not the space to speak OF these
artists as we could wish. We hope that
ere long they may be persuaded TO visit lis
again.
Western Vermont has large number OF
musical children within It's limits, who
should receive the right sort of teaching
and by means of these public gatherings
good amount of instruction can be OBJ
tanned, and in an economical way. Let tho
musicians on this side of the mountain keel
up the interest so well inaugmated here
last week and be prepared for real ''ju
bilec' next time
The singing of the children on Friday af
tcrnoon was one of the most interesting en-
tertainments given, and should be cncOur
aged in every way. 1t is the starting
point in their musical life and in the righ
channel. Mr.. Metzkc demonstrated then
if never before, the great faculty that h,
possesses in the teaching of these younl
ideas the fundamental arts of music. Ou
schools should not allow music to be cX
cluded from their doors.
The grand piano used during the festiva
was a great help to the chorus as an ac
compartment. Its tone was very fine TO
the vigorous work, and could easily b,
heard throughout. The agent for its sale
Mr.. f. n. Merriam, of our village
deserves the thanks of all for kindly fur
nishing it during the festival, and it mus
have been good advertisement, as ever,
one spoke of the effects it produced as be
ing simply wonderful The Estey organ
that shone resplendent in the background
of the chorus, was decided ornament a
least. Owing to the fact of its bein!
pitched on different key from the plan,
it could not be used in conjunction witt
that instrument. Every one knows, how
ever, that the "Estey" cannot be surpasse
in its quality of tone or in its beautiful
combinations. Mr. George @. Day is TIN
ugent for the organ, and we believe i
meeting with good success in this vicinity
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