The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-05
THE GILMORE CONCERT.
THREE THOUSAND FASHIONABLE
AND CULTURED PEOPLE PRESENT.
Thrilling Hnrmones Produced By an
Organization in Some Respects the
Most Superb In the World-Exqulsite
Work by Soloists and Chorus.

Work by Soloists and chorus.
The capstone has been placed upon
Jackson Mound park as pleasure resort,
where genuine musical treats may be
listened to while being famed by gentle
summer brcezes. Patrick a. Gilmorc,
with his superb aggregation of musical
talent, armed with flutes, piccolos, clari-
nets, oboes, saxophones, French horns,
nugel horns, ouphoniums, orphcons, from
bones and other wind instruments, forth
fled by cannons, anyils and a quartet of
famed vocalists appeared there last night.
II was the hrst Of the series Of five con.
certs arranged for by Prof. Emile Levy.
Preparations were perfect in every detail.
Prof Gilmore and his organization have
appeared in a number OF other cities, but
il is doubtful whether his reception at any
other point made even near approach Ia
the genuine ovation accorded to him here.
The general rush 10 hear the choice pro
gram executed proved the only disagreed
bic feature Of the affair. In their eager
enthusiasm people paid little regard ior
the comfort Of their nighbors. IL WIS all
4 wild effort, each one making the sole en-
dcavor 10 reach their seats iirst. When
the hour Of S:l5 o'clock arrived. and the
great leader appeared in the midst and in
front Of his band and the local chorus, he
faced rs large and cultured an audience rs
ever gracos similar affairs. All were
not seated, however, consequently
NlAn. Ia, gl.a nf fhA main
east aud west nislcs had the first
part OF their pleasures married to slight
extent by the bclatcd attendants passing
between them and the stage. Prof. Levy,
the energetic and conscientious manager
saw the interruption, remembered his
promise that nothing OF the kind should
occur during the performance OF number,
and throughout the remainder OF the even
ing all went merry ~ marriage bell.
Prof Gilmore remained in the back
ground until the appointed time to begin
the program. Every other participant
was In his or her place. and presented
beautiful picture. At the rear OF
the stage, on graded elevations. sat
the local chorus, about seveuty-iiyo strong
In front wcU the showily uniformed
members OF the celebrated band all
awaiting the conductor and his signal to
commence. When he did appear q wave
0i sincere applause swept over the as
scmblagc, which be gracefully acknowl-
edged, aud without further prcliminaries
the Gilmore jubilee festival was aliording
Momphians delightful enjoyment.
The first number was the overture 20
Wagner's "Tannhauscr." Whatever crit
icism might be made OF the composition
from the standpoint Of an uncultivaicd
lover Of harmony, II was soon apparent
that no fault could be laid at the door Of
the skilliul musicians who were rendering
IL. n there existed flaw In this particu.
lar, surely no one who had not devoted
wears 10 the study OF the great composers
works could detect Il. 10 may be said
10 have been superb and perfect. Per-
haps there wcu those in the audience
Sho failed 10 comprehend the lack OF
appreciation manifested by the audience
II liz close, and perhaps, too, Mr. Gilmore,
himself, may have wondered a little at
hc umc display. hut Mr.. Gilmore IL
quick 10 catch the sympn,hics Of his an.
Hence, and he, no doubt, soon understood
he situation. Tho mistake, II onc may
BIZ said 10 have been made, was in the
OF the program. In fact, one
such criticism was heard 10y the writer,
and from one who l., and has been for
years completely welded 10 music ~ the
divincst Of all arts. Tho critic has ~
pursued the study, that Wagner
h regarded a. the greatest OF composers,
with the most marked Difference 10 others
famed IN every land where civilization aud
refinement exist. The criticism was that
Mr.. Gilmore catered too much 10 the
existing tastes Of those before whom be
was appearing, instead Of makingan effort,
no matter how slight, Of olcvaling that
taste. In this criticism THE ArPE,L can.
not conricntocsly acquicaca Dir Gilmore
differs from Mr.. Thomas ~ leader IN
slight, yet material, point. Tho end
and aim oi the two leaders are identical.
yet the methods Of reaching them n
very different. Roth desire nnd labor to
promote musical culture, aud insiill into
the public mind kccncr and more
vigorous loyci for the classical. Mr.. Thomas
adhcrcs 10 the latter with almost harsh
rigidiiy, even where his hearers are totally
untuiorcd. Mr.. Gilmore varies the pro.
gram, throwing In sufficient number Of
mcriiorious lighter numbers 10 spice the
heavier morscls. No wonder. then, that
his popularity with the masses TAR exceeds
that Of his illuslrious co-laborcr In the
arluous task.
Tho arrangcr Of the program, ~ pro.
yiously remarked. may be- liable 10 mild
criticism. Had the overture To Russini'r
civilian Tcll' been placed at the heal
instead of about the middle of the program,
Il can he confidently asserted that from the
very start spontaneous enthusiasm would
have prevailed. To the average individual
In this section Of the country there l. N
much difference between the works Of ihc
two masters ~ there u between the latter
aud those Of the ordinary negro and comic
song writers. Wagncr's immortal compo.
siiion provoked such faint applause that q
blush mounted 90 the checks Oi the very
few who have rsen 90 the plane where az.
probation of H. grandeur II possible.
Come Whcrc My Love lics Dreaming"
y familiar and popular male quartet, iol
lowed "Iannhauscr. IL gave Ia the an.
| dicncc something never before Afforded
them, an opportunity ~ relish all the my.
tcrious charms Ut the French horn. In
the hands VI Mcssis Weston, Case, Rngul
and Iclm, the tones of this superb instru,
mcnt were brought forth IN all their virgin
! purity. The number retained its morlell,
form, the instruments carrying each Of IN,
four parts with wonderful disiincincs and
accuracy. IL scrycd TO throw q degree 81
warmth over the nssomblagc. and Ia ~
sponso Ia mn encore the gentlemen undcr.
Ell "llow Can ! Hear 10 Leave Thee. "
Doth were capilally done.
The scene aud aria from "Rigolcllo, y
"Caro Nome, sung by Signorina Carlotin
was one Of the most delightful numbers o
the program. A irnil little creature. buI
/ with q face aud form of striking beauty