Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-10-19

= 'Cujus Amman" as rendered by Mr.. Want
the Fac ut Porem" by Miss Welsh tn
lnflammatus by jlrs Robinson, the "Pr
, Peccalis" and "Eia Mater" by MIR. Babcock
, the "Quis Est Homo" by Mrs. Robinson an,
Miss Welsh, and the "Sancta Mater" an,
"Qinndo Corpus" by the quartctte (Mis
Kellogg taking the soprano), were all bcauti
iul AMI artistic interpretations of ltossin'
exquisite composition, and delighted every
nearer, while the chorus acquitted itself, il
It's parts, In manner entitled to all praise
II is to the very high credit of the society
that IL should show itself able tC
to present such Il work, in sucl
thorouehly adequate and delightful II
style. Mr.. Zeir Inns low 'bravos" weit
well d,serv,d aud to him, as the in.
the presentation, belonged general bra.
vissino.
Friday Evenings Concert.
The closing concert of the festival brough,
OUT an immense audience, by far the
largest at any one time during the week.
The house was literally filled with one of the
most select gatherings we have ever seen
upon the floor. AS II in anticipation of this
eliminating interest, the management pro-
vided u most choice programme for the even
ing. Part |. was opened by the beautiful
overture "Zanetla," from Aubcr. The Bee
thoven club played with more than usual deli
cacy aud spirit, the andane passages being
especially fine. Next followed Mr.. Babcock's
song, 81 am II jamer," which had an en-
thusiastic encore The "Scena and Prayer
from Der Fricchulz," by Miss Kellogg was
an exquisite thing and was warmly applaud
"a. The chorus and solo from st. Cecilia's
Mass, with orchestral accompaniment, ia
mlllar and exceedingly beautiful selection,
next followed. the solo parts were taken
very effectively by Mr.. Want, aud the cho-
rus singing was good. One Il the gems OF
the programme was Miss Weshs "Slunber
Song" sung by request. Miss Welsh was
accompanied by Mr. Allen on the violin,
and at the close of the cong was called
back by long continued applause, and re-
peatcd the last verse. Wuli Fries is an old
iavorite here in Burlington, and when he
came forward to play his vIoloncelo solo he
was greeted with warm applause. lie played
the lovely martha" in I'm exquisite manner,
and as au encore gave "Tle Last Rose of
Summer" us only Wuf Fries can play 1t.
The quurtct,e suog tn" suprcmcly laughabe
mishap Of "ilumpty Dlmpiy." which was
so enthusiastically received at the matinee,
aud IN response to thundcrs Of applause came
back, gravely ranged themselves in line, and
then announced, unsteady, that "lhey
couldn't" This little touch brought down
the house. and ths.singers beat hasty re-
treat, their rear galautly covered by Gen.
Henry, who excused them and thanked
the audience, the chorus, and the artists IN a
neat little Speech
Fart III. was the Oratorio of the PrOGigal
Son, by Arthur Sullivan, beautiful piece OF
composition, easily comprehcnded, like all
Sulllvans productions, and especially enjoy
able at first hearing. The numerous solos
gave the solo singers ample opportunity to
display their powers and all did notably
we'll The orchestral accompaniment de-
serves especial mention 1t was throughout
exceedingly graceful and effective, both on
the part OF the Beethoven Club and Mrs.
Shepard. OF the different numbers we would
mention especially the chorus Let us Eat
and Drink" which was srikingly good
Miss Welsh's Love not the World" a very
beautiful solo; Miss kellogg's 80 that Thou
liadst Hcarkcned,' whca was sweet air
nicely sung Mr.. Wants solo, GLOW Many
Hired Servants" Z; and Mr.. Babcock's solos
and recltations throughout, which were grand
ly given. The few choruses- there
are remarkably few in the Prodigal Son
Tor full OratOrio all went well. The
ION that Men Would Praise the Lord" was
especially elaborate and effective. The fes-
tiva. throughout has been very great sue
cess, both unsteady and as we are led to
think, financially. The success of the musi-
ca. part, is OF course, due in the greatest
measure to Mr.. Zerrahn, who, as Gen. Hen
try said last night, is 'the best musical direc-
tor in the world"-at least Burlington people
think so. We have had enough good music
for the past few days to develop n popular
taste for long time to come and we
think that the public will no, soon forget
the third annual festival of the Burlington
Philharmonic society
After the concert, through the kindness of
the managers and some of the members of the
society, the chorus aud few Invited guests,
comprising one hundred persons in all, adj
journed to the Van Ness House where a sup
per was served. After this Gen. Henry, the
president OF the society, raped the
tables to order and remarks were made
by Mr.. Zerrahn, Mrs Shepard, and Mr..
Wan. of Boston, Prof. Hudson and Mr..
Vclsey of Plattsburgh. Mr.. Sabin of
Montpelier and Col. llinies Of this city.
The whole affair was of an Informal but
most pleasant nature, testifying to the high
appreciation in which the managers Of the
society regarded the efforts OF the chorus
toward making the week pass.Gff so nicely,
and made fitting conclusion to u most Sue
ccss'ul festival.