The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-13
The Thomas Programme

TO the residents in this vicinity, who
have had an opportunity of hearing from
time to time the exquisite performances OF
Theodore Thomas Orchestra, the announce.
ment that concert is to be given in Rut-
land next Thursday evening by this famous
organization, affords the greatest gratif-
cation, especially since it was not expected
that the privilege of hearing them was ac-
cessibe to the inhabitants Of village of
the size of our own. A full orchestra has,
we, be licve never before been heard in Yer
mont. The music produced by such band
is the highest form of art, and when rem
dered in the matches style of these per-
formers, such q concert is sure to he an
event TO be remembered for n lifetime. As
an exhibition Of the perfection of precision,
dexterlty and unity, as obtained by years of
labor on the part Of fifty rirtu0si under the
direction Of leader Of the first rank. the
evening is sure to be continual surprise to
the audience, while their music in itself is
always of a class that commends itself
alike TO the apprehension OF the musical
| student, and to the less cultivated ear.
The pleasure afforded by the anticipation
of hearing this extraordinary company is
increased by an examination of the pro-
gramme Of the music announced for our
entertainment, 1t was expected that they
would give us good music, but we are cy-
ceedingly surprised TO find that Mr..
Thomas has selected for our hearing the
very choicest pieces in the almost mex
haustiblc standard from which bis sclec.
tions are made.
Considered as an art, the history of
music is story Of progress in develop
ment, the various schools having always
had their advocates, and party of adj
vanced composers, engaged in the develop
ment Of advanced musical ideas, having
always been in contact with the lovers of
conservatism and of the productions of the
past. 1t is well known that Mr.. Thomas is
always fully abreast OF the most modern
views and firm believer in the ultimate
success of the music Of the future. repre-
scnted by the composers Wagner, List and
others. While always equally faithful in
the performance of the best music of the
older writers, true to his instincts, he
has gwen the best places on our programme
to the composers just named, the opening
piece being Wagner's overture to Taun-
hacuser, the concluding one long sclec-
ton from Lohengrin, arranged for the Or
chestra, we believe, by Mr.. Thomas him
self, and the concluding selection of the
first part being Liszts Rhapsodie Hongroise
No. 2, The Taunhaeuser overture, carries n
strongly marked melody for the from
bones, accompanied by wonderful sweep
ing scales and runs upon violins, which once |
herdacan never be forgotten, and is by far
the most popular of all Wagner's orchestral
productions. Its effect is sure to be start |
ling to an unaccustomed audience.
and concert so commenced is
inevitably launched with enthusiasm. The
music of the Lohengrin selection is of DIFF
ferent form, containing a phrase of espe-
clal sweetness and beauty, and is one of
the most successful arrangements which
Dir. Thomas has been accustomed to present
IN his garden concerts in New York. But
what can we say of the Hungarian Rhapo.
sodyS When this was first performed by