The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1874-06-26
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Blind TOMS Concert,

House, on the occasion OF the concert
given by the musical prodigy, Blind Tom
To say that all were interested throughout
the entire programme, would convey to
the reader but an imperfect idea of the
character Of the entertainment, or of the
unbranded satisfaction which it gave. The
concerts of this worldiamcd pianist have
become to he cassed among the rarcst and
most original entertainments youchsated 10
lovers of music in this country, and he is
always greeted everywhere with delight
and spontaneous appreciation. His eXecu-
ton of all kinds of music--from the most
classical works 20 the simplest plantation
melody-is unsurpassed by that of the best
professional performers of the day This
fact was fully attcsted last evening to the
satisfaction. as well as the wonder and adj
mira,ion of all his hearers.
Owing to the capricious disposition of
Blind Tom, programmes are never selected
for his entertainments. but he is allowed to
play according, in a great measure, to his
own taste. He commenced his concert at
March by Kinkcl. This was played in
his own inimitable and soul-s;irring man
ner. Indeed he has the faculty, which is
also second nature to him, to throw his
whole soul into the execution of his every
performance, and this very fact constitutes,
in a large degree, the basis of the wonder.
tul power he has upon an audience. The
next number was Il " Fairy Dance an
exquisite composition for the piano, and
performed with consummatc ease and
skill Here was shown, as well as
at other times, his perfection in time,
which, although ever so perfect, does not
give one the idea of simple machinery or
clock-work far from 1t. He then
sang the familiar song of Abts, 90, We
tears" Here was demonstrated a certain
kind of pathos which seemed only natural
and yet grand. Tom has a strong voice,
of the BARITONE quality, the only imperfec-
ton noticeable beng his African pronoun-
Citations of some words and spasmodic
utterancc which marred the effect some
what. This was followed by Il splendid
"march.' In this. his wonderful power,
coupled with marked precision, was dis
played. His " sledge hammer" stroke has
something marvelously electrical about it
and does not fail to inspire the hearcr. He
then gave the audience an exhibition of his
manner Of spelling the only medium by
which he is guided being sound lie spelled
such words as "Winooski," ''Massachu
sets, curiosity" in peculiar and laugh
able style, which created much merlimcnt.
This was followed with Il song of the plan
tation style, entitled Come along, Noses"
after which very difficult composition,
variations by Thplherg on the ''Barcarolle"
from Donizetti's opera of "Elisir de
Amore." This was one of the most CLASH
cal compositions performed, and was very
enjoyable Chopin's "Funcral March"
followed, and Tom then displayed his mar
vcllous command over the piano by play
ing "Fishcr's Iiornpipe' with his right
hand, Yankee Doodle with his left and
singing Tramp, tramp" all at the same
time, each air being plainly distinguishable
to the ear. This was succeeded with n
performance upon the piano with
his back towards it, In this posi-
ton he played 1--WE won't 90 home
till morning, and told the audience the
circumstances attendant upon his first ex-
pertinent of this kind He then played an
! ,i1 s,I.a
dredth Psalm in which he gave very cor
rect limitations of an organ, guitar and
music-boX. This rare exhibition was fol-
lowed with singing "Resignation,' the
words Of which are taken from . Samuel,
chap. 10. The last movement in Mcndes-
sohns celebrated Concerto in g." was
| then skillfully performed, followed re-
spectively with singing IN original COmpu-
siton by himself, entitled II wish dear
Josie would c0mc'-thc words OF which
and its original rhyme conyulsed his hear
ers an imitation If hand organ accom-
panied with singing in female voice, in
GLIDING the "iIarseles Hymn and a very
funny imitation of the Scotch bagpipcs,
made with his mouth The latter was
heartily encorcd and repeated. Then fol-
lowed by request "rhe Last Hope by
Gottschalk, in truly excellent sympathy
with the theme.
The entertainment closed with Blind
TOMS own version upon the piano of The
Battle of Manassas" This is of descrip-
tive character and very interesting. giving
limitations of the dram ard fife, the war
trumpets of Beauregard and Mcdowell, the
booming Of cannon and the arrival of rein
forcements by rail, introducing the airs of
Dixie, The Girl left Behind me, and
the "Marselasc.
The programme given was very elaborate
and varied, and successfully entertained the
audience from beginning TO end. Blind
Tom may always be sure of good audi
encc aud hearty appreciation whenever he
visits Rutland.