Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-04-11
THE GILMORE CONCERTS.
A Notable Musicai Event In Rich
niond-Ffae Programmes.

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A Notable Musicai Event In Rich
nond-Tise Programmes.
Owing to An accidental omission in the
room of this paper, in a large
measure excusablc from the heavy de-
mands. upon our columns for spring adj
vertising, the notice of the Gilmore con-
cert was left ont yesterday. 1t is given
now in justice to all parties.
The presence OF Gilmore's celebrated
band in two concerts here Mon
day was quite musical event in Rich
mOnd.
1t was through the highly commenda-
BILE enterprise OF Mr.. Walter ID. Moses,
of this city, that they were secured, and
this gentleman feels so much encouraged
by the success which attended this ven
ture that he proposes to work M a three
davs' Gilmore festival next year.
At the matinee, while there was large
audience. the Academy of Music was by
no means filled. st the evening per
Torrance there was brilliant and appre-
ciative audience present. The pro-
gramme for each occasion was admlra-
bly selected and beautifully rendered.
That for the evening was elaborate and
while a heavy tax upon the band Mr..
Gilmore was most obhgingin responding
literally to numerous Cncores.
This is undoubtedly the finest military
band in this country, and while they
play superbly at ali times, it is sur
Drising 70 see to what degree OF per-
lection they have attained III the render
ing OF the most difficult classical compo-
sitlons. In its makeup the band has
undergone marked change in the last
wear or SO by an increase OF wood in
struments and q reduction Of the brass.
Then, too, there are fewer comets, and
n number of new and combination in
struments in brass have been added.
Two heavy overtures, "Tannbauser
and William Tell" were included IN
the evenings programme, together with
very difficult selection from Wagners
DIE Walkure and Rubenstein's " Valse
Caprice" While all of these numbers
were surprisingly well given, the
rendering of these two wellknown
oyerturcs must have been a reve-
lation TO many Probably the
greatest test OF their proficiency and
capabihty was noted in their superb rem
dition OF Mendelssohn's "Rondo Ca
piccioso, and Lists " kbapsodle Hon
oroise " at the matinee, and Gottschalks
4" Last Hope" given at night. These
are severe tests n the
rcDertoirc Of the piano soloist, and they
were rendered with a clearnes5 and pre-
cision that gave in some respects beau
ties in the compositions not taken in be-
fore.
Thcwork Of the band was fine through
ont, though as an accompaniment for
the voice 1t is by no mems effective,
and some of the arrangements for the
songs seemed positively faulty.
Mr. Gilmore was in great good humor
last evening, and when the vocal quar-
tette were not ready TO come on Tor the
number before the last he announced
the fact that they would then play the
last number and close with the quartette,
and took occasion to make a few extern
porary remarks. He said that ii gave
them great pleasure to set foot once
more upon the soil Of old Virginia thnt
they had visited Richmond for the first
time in 1859 when they came on with
De Molay Commandery OF Boston
that they had ever since remem-
bered with pleasure the unboundcd
hospitality with which they had been
received. "It was, he said, 1.-The first
time ever saw champagne on
draueht." 1--WE then played that good
old tune Garry Me Back to Ole Viz
giny, and 1 propose, IN remembrance
of that occasion, to do so now" The
band then. as he directed, played tins
well.known tune, together with " Dixie,
"Yankee Doodle" and "Ihe Star
Spangled Banner all Of which were
received with shouts Of applause.
The "Polka Eccentrique.' composed
bv Mr.. John Baseler, OF this city, was
beautifully rendered and rapturously
cncorcd, 70 which Mr.. Gilmore respond
ed by repeating the Polka out Of com.
pliment to the composer. In speaking
of the composition Nir. Gilmore charac-
terized it as a work OF decided merit,
and said that the composer would be a
musician of ability. He expressed the
desire to meet lr. Baseler and to play
his compositions.
The cornct solos of Signor Liberatl
were beautifully rendered. He is in the
front rank Of cornetists and phys with
far greater taste, expression, and shading
than when last in Richmond. The horn
quartet was a lovely feature Of the con-
cert.
The vocal numbers were all pleasing,
though the singing of Slgnor Iagliapie-
ira was unqestionably the feature OF the
evening. While bis voice is not as fresh
now as when first heard here, he is yet
the prince of baritones. He sings with
an ease, delicacy Of expression, and force
that is simply charming. He was raptu-
rouslv recalled upon his very excellent
singing Of the q" roreador " from Car
men, and in response sang most beauti-
fully in English "The Heart Bowed
Down" from the Bohemian Girl.
The other singers we're Signorlna Car
lotta, Madame Annie Louise Tanner,
Mile. Helene Mellni, and Mr.. Charles
Turner. They all did well, but left the
impression of being amateurs rather than
professionals. Sienorina Carlotta has
forid soprano, and sings with much
taste.
The concerts seemed greatly enjoyed.
The faaic, on each occasion with anvil
and cannon accompaniment, proved IA
booming climax and found response in
shouts from small boys d enthusiastic
adults. Should Gilmore visit Richmond
again he may be assured OF warm wei
come.
Warwick Park on James River.
Owing TO the backwardness OF the
weather work at Warwick Park has been
somewhat delayed, but the recent spell
of warm weather gave tine opportunity
of which advantage was taken-to plant
several hundred fruit-trees. There have
also been received from the nurseries
5000 grapeyines, which are being set
out as fast as possible. Delay has also
been experienced in receiving sufficient
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