Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-09

have Tree access, is II not quite time 10
arouse the parents TO the danger to which
their children are constantly exposed7
TIMELY WARNING.
THE ORCHESTRAL CONCERT.
The long promised concert given by
the Brattleboro Orchestra, Thursday eve
ming of last week, was delightful occa-
sion, and one which, in most respects, fully
met the expectations of those who had
looked forward TO it with special interest,
as public test of what this organization
had actually accomplished during the win
ter, in consequence of an unusual amount
of leisure, and many invaluable services
rendered them from time to time by Prof.
Schusier in directing their studies and re-
hearsals. This latter point, to those who
realize how important it is TO have an edu-
Gated and experienced musician to advise
and direct in the practice of orchestral aud
concerted music, is no unimportant one,
and the mere fact that musician possessed
of Prof. Schuster's acknowledged ability
and taste, kindly came forward and lent
his interest TO the success of the occasion,
should have more than sufficed to fill the
hall to its utmost capacity; every one in
terested in the cause OF music or in the
general cause of esthetics should have
made point of being present at this con-
cert. But the lamentable fact stands unal-
terable, that the very ones whose education
and training should have the effect of
awakening the keenest interest in such
questions, are in great part, the very ones
who manifest the most profound indiifer-
ence with regard to them, when put TO a
really practical test. II is so easy to talk
of the fine arts-ot music, painting, poet
ry and of all that awakeus the finest emo
tons of the soul-when quietly and COM
fortably seated by ones own Preside; 1t
costs nothing and sounds well; but it
should not be forgotten that, in reality, one
of the loftiest as well as surest expressions
of a genuine love OF art is to be found in
the impulse which leads one 10 encourage
and foster in others each and every honest
attempt towards attaining proficiency in
any branch of it, The true lover of art in
any form is from his very nature progress
sive in his tendencies. Still, while ii il TO
be regretted that more did not avail them
selves of this opportunity of spending a
charming evening, and of contributing in
au indirect and highly agreeable manner
towards the growth of musical culture
among us, 1t cannot be denied that the audi
ence was fair as regards numbers, and I'M
usually appreciatlve. Taking every thing
into consideration, particularly the COM
paratively few advantages for any thing
like regular or well-direcled study enjoyed
by most of the members of the orchestra,
and the youth and almost absolute inexpe-
rience of ono or two of them, it was UNI
doubleday the most gratifying exhibition
of local talent ever given in Brattleboro.
The remarkable unity and precision with
which most of the overtures and orchestral
selections were given was almost incredi-
BILE. This was especially true of Suppe's
bright little overture Pique Dame. In this
same overture We were particularly struck
by some little passages coming from Mr..
Kuapp's violin, which, for fullness and
roundness of tone, combined with genuine
singing quality too rarely obtained, would
have done credit to a master. This served to
confirm us in the opinion we had previ-
ously formed of Mr.. Knapps musical ca
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have been a little uncertainty in some of
the solos, more notably in one or two of
those entering into the selections from the
Puritdni is not strange; but whatever I'M
certainties were maniiest-and they were
few-resulted, rather from inexperience
| and certain kind of nervousness almost
Invariably attendant upon inexperience,
when allied to a thoroughly musical tenn
permanent, than from any inability on tho
| part of the soloists TO render under less try
ing circumstances their respective solos in
| a very smooth and finished manner. The
| principal soloist of the evening, and great
| iavoriie with Brattleboro audiences, was
| Mr.. Burnett, who perhaps never gave moro
| general satisfaction than on this evening,
in his exceedingly diverse and varied cor
/ net solos. Mr.. Smith also appears TO have
reached very creditable degree of prof.
cheney in claronet playing, and passages
were not wanting during the evening
| which showed unmistakable marks of real
talent. Other performers in the orchestra
| deserve special mention, but none more 80
than the faithful and accomplished per-
| former on the flute and piccolo, Mr.. Clapp.
He also, aided by Mr.. Smith, gave us quite
a novel little treat in the shape OF some du-
cts for two harmonious.
| Besides the orchestral selections, the eve
ning's entertainment consisted of piano
solo, Marche des AmG2ones brilliantly
performed by a pupil of Prof Schuster
Miss Lane of Westminster, and three vo-
cal selections. OF these, Miss Cooke rem
dered in very superior manner Gabuzz's
La CdlebreSe, with cornet obligato per-
formed by Mr.. Burnett, and a charming
| little ballad, 81 leaned out of window
Stewart, Miss Alice Howe presiding with
much skill at the piano as accompanist.
Both these selections, as well as the piano
solo, were vociierously encored. Mr.. Max
| ham also sung to an orchestral accompani.
ment, "My Queenly Island Home" Ryder
which met with so warm reception as Ia
| demand an encore.
The hope has been expressed from many