The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-04-29

Her success in Dr. Damrosch's symphon
concerts, at the Buffalo Saengerfest. q
numberless festivals and CRATIC concerts
and Tor years as the eyer-welcome star O
the New York philharmonic club hav
been more and more brilliant, and she nov
ranks as the easy equal OF any American
soprano before the public. Madame Tan
ner Is the pupil of Marchesi, and does ain
pie justice to her teacher.
Signorlna Carlotta Maconda, the primo
donna soprano OF the troupe, is another
brilliant singer whom Mr. Gilmore takei
peculiar pride in introducing 10 the public
She, too, has ayoice Of remarkable compass
and, like that OF Mrs, Tanner, it is the
voice OF natural warbler. She is a pupil
OF Mme. Fursch- Madi. She will be list.
ened TO by the Gilmore audiences with q
pleasure all the more rare, because, to
most music lovers in this country, her
name is new.
Mile. Helene Mellne will ill the con-
tralto roles to the acceptance OF all who
take pleasure in the fresh, pure voice OF a
lair young girl, schooled in frst-class
/ quartet choir,
SCR. Enrico Battestini is known in
sunny Italy as the "Ienor della voce feno.
minale. - His voice is remarkable, both
for its purify and power, and although
still in his nIanlS> prime. he has filed the
leading roles Of grad opera for years in
most OF the leading sleaiers in Italy.
Robert 10 Diable," civilian Tell"
"irovatore," and others, are >mong the
operas In which he has gained his Salors
and his successes have been so great tnst
in certain 1ayorite operas OF the Italian
public no has appeared over 200 times.
SCR. Battestini was favorite pupil OF
Alberto Mazzuccato, director OF the con-
versatory OF Milan, and for twenty years
director OF the vocal department OF La
Scala. Ills excellent method, ringing
voice and ieryid style will give great pleas
ure to the audiences OF MIR. Gilmore.
SCR. Giovanni Tagliapletra - To speak
in praise oil this meiodic baritone is simply
TO ''gld refined gold" He is so easily the
comparison lags long way, behind. Tag
simply by the number Of his appearances,
and these have been made under nearly
every sun, and in every class OF high per-
Torrance. Ii is probable that the press Of
the countries he has visited have sung the
praises Of this remarkable artist in warmer
and more abundant phrase than those OF
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nown was achieved, too, dnfi.s his earliest
mannood-since he is yet only a. little over
thirty years OF age-and is rs fresh and M
handsome as when, at the outset OF his
career, he carried the eyes as well as the
ears OF his audience by storm.
Nina Buhlmeyer, tho lovely and &C.
complished pianist and accompanist Of the
troupe, viii give brilliant accoun, Of her.
aa..lN a.. A l.
piano. She is one Of the finest executnnts
and most perfect accompanies OF her sex.
OF the instrumental soloists of Gilmore
band, Signor A. Liberad looms into prom,
inence as the acknowledged rival OF Levy,
whose honors the younger, moro dashing
and brilliant figure is fast succeeding TO,
Liberati is prime favorite wherever he Il
known, and he is known thecountry over.
He carries every audience by storm.
Mr.. Fred Austin, an Englishman by
birth, and long an honored and skilliul
member OF her majesty's first band, is alsC
a solo cornetist OF wide renown. and is m
every way worthy OF the accompany no il in.
Mr.. Austin is a new and highly valued nc.
cession TO the band, and his solo and en-.
semble playing will be feature OF the Gil.
more jubilees.
Fred Lax. tho Cute player. Is a thorough
musician, rs theorist, arrangcr and per.
former. lie Is n perfect master OF tho
flute, and also plays the French ilageolel
with charming effect. lie has been a great
attraction in Gilmore's band for many
yean.
Sgr. De Carlo, the piccolo player, iiBI
warblcd on his tiny instrument In Palcr
mo, Italy. Mr.. Gilmore heard him four.
teen years ago, invited him 10 join hi'
band, aud says there are only few under
the sun Who could fill his place.
Herr Stockigt, the first b fiat clarinet, !,
acknowledged TO be the most finished per
former In the profession. Even the bes
clarinet players themselves say there IL no
body 10 compare with him. lie u also q
splendid arranger. and Is the author o.
many beautiful compositions. This IL hi'
seventh year with Gilmore.
Sgr DE ChiUra, the inst ol,olst. n de
lightinl performer on this most touching
and pathetic. yet difficult, instrument
There are low performers in this country
who produce 30 beautiful tone, or hav,
snch rapid execution
sgr. Rafayolo stands, by general con
sent. at the head OF all living euphoniuir
players. His name was q household wore
all over Italy when Gilmore heard hin
eight years ago, aud Immediately offered
him flrst position in his band, which he
accepted.
Harry Whittier, who sits next 10 Raffay
olo, Is also a wonderful euphonum player
and deserves his well earned national fame
Herr Matns or rather Matus Ur, a. hi
own country (Hungary) would style him,
Is, without exception, the most wonderful
Il fiat clarinet player that ever handled
this obstinate mite Of an instrument Gil
morc has standing Offers, 600 agains
SJ0-that thcro Is no other performer hi'
equal; and this seems 10 be the opinion o.
the entire profession.
Almost every member Of Gilmorc's band
being sololst, Il would require more space
than this sheet affords 10 descrlbe theiI
varied accomplishments and merit. The
band also includes splendid "Quartetie
Of French Horns" 'Quartctte of from
bones" a "Quintetto OF Saxaphoncs, y
and several combinations that prove most
attractive features when placed on thu
programs.
Ono of the conspicuous and unique feat
ures Of these jubileos will be the accom-.
paniment OF the more pronounced mum.
bcn on the program by anvils and cannon.
The anvils will be beaten by red-shirted
anvil brigade. and tho cannon will be- fired
from electric keys on the stage connected
! bv wire with n baftorv of beanfiful hronza