The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-02-03

VIZ lONh VI HIS lllntlIlOsb ntlnit WIN wv
divine wand of inspiration and rich streams
of beauty and of sublime sentimentality
gushed forth. AS Benedict says, AT that
period mechanical dexterty, musical clap
traps skips from one part of the piano TO
the other, endless shakes and arpeggios
were the order of the day. Men
delssohn's aim was 10 restore the
illtrcated, painting piano forte to its dignity
and rank MendclssOhn eXcellcd as a
composer, virtuosO and conductor and
would have been famous and renowned in
any one of these gifts His compositions |
have mentioned as virtuosO, his excellence
and proficiency consisted not in his cXecu-
ton and mechanical perfection alone, but
in the depth of feeling which he exhibited
in his performances--t throwing OF
his soul so to speak into his music. Lam
padius says "The characteristic features
of his playing were very elastic touch,
wonderful trill, elegance, roundncss, firm
ness, perfect articulation, strength and ten
derness, each in its needed place. AS a
conductor he stands unrivallcd lie com
bincd wonderful auriCular acutcncss with
sharp vision and instant conception OF
what was necessary to the conception OF
piece while in the hands of the orchestra.
In regard to his personal appearance Lam
lltllllN l'llN us Ilt WAS II lul ldNnNl hll-
der the ordinary stature aad size, some
what neglcctful of his personal appearance,
yet graceful in his walk and bearing. His
head was covered with glossy, black hair.
His forehead, as befitted the head which
tecmcd with such burden of thought and
feeling, was high and archcd. His features
sharply cut but noble. His eyes were I'M
spcakably expressive; when they glow
ed with Indignation or looked ut You with
arrangement too much 60 bear, but in lis
general. friendly mood indcsclibably charm-
ing. His nose noble and inclined to the
Roman type His mouth firm, fine, in his
serious moods more than dignilicd, authori-
tatiye, might say, yet capable Of the sweet
est smile. and The most winning expires
sion.' Chorley in speaking of him, say
II thought then. as do now. his face one
Of the most beautiful which has ever been
seen No portrait cXtant does il justice.
BayarA Taylor, in his recOllectiOnS of Men
dclssohn states, that his highest measure of
vcncralion was given TO Beethoven, but of
living composers none impressed him moro
profoundly than Mcndclssohn. After de-
scrbing visit to the latter, Mr.. Taylor
says Il sat thus face to face with him,
and again looked into those dark, lustrous.
unlathomable eyes. They were black,
but without the usual opaquencss If black
eyes. Shining not with 4 surface light.
but with pure, serene planetary flame,
his brow white and unwrinklc1, was
high and nobly archcd, with great breadth
at the temples. strongly resembling
that of Poe His nose had the Jewish
prominence without its usual coarscncss
remember particularly that the nostrls
wcrc as finely cut and flexible as an Arabs.
His lips were thin and rather long, but
with an expression of Undesirable sweet.
ness in their delicate curves. His face WAS
long. oval in form and the complexion pale,
but not palid'
Richard Storrs Willis in his sketch OF
Mendclssohn says "he possessed a peculiar
ity which has been ascribed to the eye of
Sir Walter Scotia ray of light seemed
often to proceed from its pupil to your
own, as from a star.
In conclusion will now mention the
great and crownng characteristic IN the
life Of Mcndelssohn, which was his purity
OF soul, his earnest piety and consequent
strict adherence to Biblical doctrines, and
the principles of christianity. Born in the
lap OF luxury, his nature had never been
hardened and rendered callous by rough
contact with the world, and by the strug-
giles and trials, and difficulties that are gen
orally accomplishments of those ambitious
/ for glory and distinction. From his ear
/ licst childhood he had been allowed to de-
| vote himself to his music. and to feed the
| fires Of his divine genius. and right nobly
did he labor in hia chosen calling Tho
great object of his life seemed to be to &C
/ complsh something which would render
the world better for his having lived in it.
| And most nobly did you succeed in youl
] Oh, 4 l,. NnnI.1..,l,, Nyt,,
| pure, exemplary life, and your many deeds
| Of charity cry ont in proof OF this asser
| ton. The rich fruits of your labors gar
ncrcd up and treasure in the b0soms OF
your admirers throughout the world, cry out
in proof Of it, And hence you have moi
| lived in vain; your labors will not be for
gotten, but will live forever and future
ages will unite with the nncleentl
century in chershing and cXtolling tht
pure immaculate character, and the cX
| qusitc, imprisoned, soul-stirrng music @
the immortal Mendclssohn.
The essay as will be seen by the reader
was emineutly fitting for Tic occasion
and gave the audience much valuable an,
interesting Information regarding this fay
orite composer.
The following programme was thea giyei
in the order as named;
PROGRAMME
Overture "Finsal's Cave" Composed 1882
BY Misses Eastman and Olmstead,
Chorus-"rc watching over Israel"
Solc--"o rest Ii the Lord"
Miss Gr1neWeg.
Plano Solo--"songs without words :" D. NoG, 3
book, tDuetto) Andantc con motto; q. No ?, =
book, Allegro a motto. Us9i)
Mrs Aidaco Z. walker.
soo-a. "The Smile :" b. "swlss Spring Sons.
Mrs. Geo, L, Graves.
Inlormczzo- From "Mdsummcr Nights dream.
usi9.)
Prof. Meltzko and Miss Sarah Pierce.
Part song-"Farcwcll to the Forcst.' asst
Chorus.
Plano SoIo-"Andante land Motto Allegro Y
vaca' from sc. minor. c Concerto" Qs32l
Miss Inc1 Joyce
SOLE, "Cradle Song :" b. "Ballad" from IN
"Song and Stranger" op. So
Miss Emily owen.
Plano Fantasia. op. No..
Miss May Dana.
Churus -"Yct doth the Lord" from "Enjah.
The choruscs were well pcrformc
throughout, the part song Farewell to II
Forest "a splendid production -- bein
given with much eyenness and precision
while the last chorus was perhaps execute
with more effect, its powerful passages h
ing we'll brought out.
The instrumental music was all very fin
and executed with an effect which gives
the performers, each one, an enviable rel
utahon in such difficult class of mus
Mrs, Walker made Il very favorable in
nrnesinn In hnr chnr,1innr rn,hiiinn &C a.,