The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05

Signor Giovanni Taglapietm has for
years been held up TO Memphians as a
model Tor aspiring baritOnes. Especially
Is he effective andpleasing in Faure's ex-
quiste song '"The Palm Branches" That
was the number assigned him, and when
he appeared on the stage spontaneous
recognition was followed by an almost OPP
pressiye silence. When the last tones OF
his magnificent voice died away after the
second aud last verse, he leisurely re-en-
tered the ante-room, as II ntuitively
warned that he would have TO return. His
suspicious were well founded, for the APP
plause was Of such a character that lac
smilingly obeyed and sung "rhe Heart
Bowed Down" with exquisite effect.
The reception of Rubenstein's "Valse
Caprice" by Gilmore's band called for
another extra, which proved 10 be COM
bination OF "Dixie" and yankee Doc
die" and Mr.. Charles Turner, of whom the
audience knew nothing save by commend.
alton from foreign critics, appeared for a
vocal solo. The program announced
"Salvc Dimore," from Faust" but Mr..
Turner preferred "Cujus Anmam," the
sterling and difficult tenor solo from Ros-
sini's "Stabat Mater" The gentleman is
heavyweight class, and possesses n voice
in keeping with his physique, in point OF
volume. lie is, Therefore, tenor robusto,
and second Ia no one previously heard
here. Without the least apparent effort, he
assembled TO the higher 9 in the closing
passage, 50 dreaded by tenors generally,
and fingered sufficiently long to convince
the audience that II was no mere accident.
lie received the recognition so richly
mcrited, but declined TO respond further
than n silent but smiling recognition.
Signor Liberati, the rival and, many
say, the equal of MIR. Jules Levy as a
cornet yirtuoso. rendered Remembrance
Of Switzerland" most charmingly, with
accompaniment from the entire band.
Schubcrt's "Screnade' came IA a cheerful
contribution from the same source, even
though IL was unanimously demanded.
Then came the gem OF the evening, the
overture 10 "William Tell" II enthusi-
asm had followed upon the heels Of pre-
yious numbers, Ia this case it run riot.
The applause was doaienng, and contin-
ned until the leader swung his baton and
the instruments struck up PAY Day on
the Old Pluntation." Here the alleged
plebian tastes were again provoked to a
universal display, and Mr.. Gilmore hear
lily followed IL up with Patrol of the
Owls Club"
Crowned with the Tempest" by
Signo. Tagliapietra, chorus aud band, wits
succeeded 10y a grand popular selection,
Rose, Shamrock and Thistle by Beaten.
In this was introduced the most popular
songs. marches, dances and other compo-
siiions Of England, Ireland and Scotland,
closing with powerful and harmonious
blending Of "Garryowcn, 'Tulloch-
gorum," aud Good Save the Queen" all
thrce going on 40 the same time TO the
grand finale. Appreciation was in
no way diminished. and the next
number introduced another vocal artist,
NJ llo Helena Meilini, the contralto. IL
was the popular quartctte from "Rggo-
lctta, and gave the lady little chance TO
make known 10 the audience the finer
qualities Of her voice. The other members
Of the quartctte were Signorina Carlolta
and Mcssrs. Turner and Tagliapictra. IL
was rendered In a model manner.
The concert closed with n grand scene
from I'll Trovalore," by Verdi, Introducing
"The Anvil Chorus, chorus and GilmOres
band, with anvil and artillery accOmpani.
ucnt. IL was n fitting finale TO pro-
gram from which 5000 people had gath.
cred more real delight and enlightenment
than any ever presented before. Most OF
those who heard ithavo previously obtained
some idea Of the thrilling effect Of anvil
music, but 10 all the Introduction OF
artillery was novel aud exciting. The
pieces, six In number. we're anchored at
the base Of the mound just below the pa
Wilton, and were fired by electricity. The
rcycrbeniing roer was In perfect time
with the music. the two closing reports
being In quick succession and with the
final notes from the orchestral instruments
and chorus This feature Il OF itself worth
the price Of admission.
The vast audience left the pavilion and
grounds feeling that they had $40 worth
OF music for tho more piiiancc expended.
A long train 81 passenger coaches was in
waiting on the Kansas City tracks near
by. aud In these, together with hacks,
oinnibus.cs. aud street can, the people re.
turned 10 their homes In lcsa than half an
hour from tho close Of tho con.
cert. II well managed la every
particular another glowing tribute 10
the executive ability u Prof Levy.