The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-04-17

! Wltn winch MS nillc Is COuilcu. Ills ci-
forts to raise the standard of music in this
country have met with the acknowledge
ment which it so justly deserves, and he
now stands without peer in the musical
realm of America. 1t would be useless for
us to attempt to describe the orchestra,
either in its musical merits or in the grand
magnitude of effect which it develops.
| This has been already attempted by appre-
ciativc pens that have been wooed to give
| forth a need of praise which no other com
binaton ever elected. 1t will be sufficient
then to say that the orchestra was as it al
ways has been to any udience-dclight
and satisfying to the last degree.
The following is the programme offered:
PROGRAMME
overture, Tannhpuser.. ............... Wagner
Recltatve. And God said let the Waters,
creation. .., Haydn
Aria, Rolling in foaming pillows,
Mr. Myron W. whitney.
Fantasia on Slavonlc Airs. .NeuNtemps
Mr.. Bernhard llsicmann.
Rhapsodie, Hongroisc. No. 2..............lisN
1NTERSiIssIoN.
Nocturnie. Midsummer Nights Dream,
| Wedding March. MendelssOhn.
hniiadi Tba Three Fishers
Mr.. Myron W. whitney.
waltz, on the beautiful blue DanuDe.... strauss
Introduction, Chorus and March,. W aSner
81 Act lohengrn.
The overture was a most happy selection
to open the entertainment giving, as it did.
an inkling to the audience in its beautiful
strains, the musical joys in store for them.
1t was commenced by the flutes, clarioncis
and bassoons, the quiet music from which
was taken up by the violins and violas.
which were quickly reinforced by the tlum-
pets. comets and drums. with splendid and
harmonious effects. Then, dying away,
the bassoons, etc, kept up the strain with
gradual dimiRUend0 to the ialntest of
notes. \ wild, wierd harmony was then
given by the violins, the roll of the lively
drums adding to the splendid effect The
violins trlled swcetly, and all took up the
air together, Mr.. fisherman leading as first
violin The tympani breaks in with start
ling effect; then the music dies away until
the French horns break forth, four sound
ing as one, the whole concluding with a
rapturous chord of harmony, amid which
could be distinguished each instrument III
the entire orchestra, yet all lending with
perfect accord. The audience were at once
enchanted and eager for the second number.
This was beautiful selection from Beet
hoven, distinguished for its quiet harmony
and subdued effects. The 'cellos took up
the strain at the beginning, the violns soft
ly joining, in excellent melody, in the air
which runs throughout the symphony.
Then came several fine passages and swclls
which were particularly gratifying. \
round, steady movement succeeded then
the flutes break in with enchanting effect.
Every feature throughout was thoroughly
under the sway Of the magic baton of
Thomas.
Mr.. w. VI. Whitney then appeared and
was greeted with generous applause. He
was accompanied throughout the recitation
and aria by the orchestra. His clear and
distinct rendering of the recitativc. made a
deep impression upon the audience from
the first. 1t was unquestonably a salts
faction, second only to the excellence Of
the singers voice, that he was an Amcri-
can, and sang the pure Anglo-SaXon, when
compared to Italian artists, who, be they
ever so fine in vocalzation, have not the
power over an American audience as was
shown in this instance. In the aria Mr..
Whitney showed brilliant baritone quail
ty of voice, which was simply surprising
after listening to his low c, VIII ich he took
with perfect ease. A raptuous encore fol-
lowed, to which he respo nded with the last
portion of the aria.
Mr. Bernhard Lstemann, the c0aclrt-
meister of the company won golden opin-
ions by his execution npon the violin. He
swings a nlmble bow, and in rapidity OF
execution and ease of manner is without
doubt second to but a very few violinists
who have taken up their profession in this
country. He was accompanied with excel.
lent effect by the orchestra, and at tho
close was encored to which he merely re-
sponded by bowing, with which the
audience, much to their disappointment
were obliged to be content.
The next number performed by the or.
chestra was one of the very best of the
evening. LISTS powers as composer Of
charming music was here superbly display
ed. The harp was here brought into re
QUESTION and with sublime effect. The
flutes and carionets were made to give
forth their most exquisite sounds, while Tho
triangle was heard in its most electric
touches. A combination of the yiolins ant
the harp was made especially charming
while at one time the entire orchestra com
bined, with startling and powerful effect.
The selections from Memberships ''Alid
summer Nights Dream" were splendid, al
most, beyond compare..,T he Sd,rso move
, ment was distinguished by its brillian
, trills and fine solo by the clarionet thu
, noctUrae was begun with splendid due
by the 'cellos and clarionets, the horns anC
, comets taking up the refrain with quie
, but 'delicious harmony. Soon the corne
breaks into the Wedding March and on,
1 grand chorus Of glorious harmony SWELL
through the hall. The cymbals combine
Q to make up the intense effect, the enjoy
= ment of the audience being demonstrated
| by loud applause. The Trauemerei" wa
4 marked by exquisite harmony in its renil
! ton, and at the close the audience demand
4 ed an encore, which was kindly given b.