Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-04-30
THE FOURTH CONCERT
Orthe BrattleborO Choral Union.

tntn, tThe Rose Maiden" at the Audi
forum Last Evening.
The first essay of the Choral Union out.
side of the realm of sacred or oratorO nut
sic az heard last night, NAV be properly
termed successful and highly satisfactory.
Soloists and chorus we're in fine fettle and
scored a triumph With the opening bars
of the overture the curtain rose on a most
attractive scene. Nearly 100 singers from
Bra.tleboro and Putney we're seated, rank
above rank and, with the varied coloring
of the dresses of the ladies framed at either
side by the customary suits of solemn
black" of the gentlemen, the picture was
complete-no, not complete, but forming
beautiful background for the soloists who
entered soon thereafter.
The first chorus at its opening betrayed
over anxiety and there was lapse or two
in time, but under the firm beat of the CON
ductor the singers were quickly in hand
and sang with marked attention to rhythm.
tone. quality and expression throughout
the concert Whether in full chorus, semi
chorus mems chorus or ladies' chorus.
much must be said in praise of their CON
scentious and really meritorious work
OF course the piece de resistance was
the Bridal chorus. which was a fine piece
of tone shading. crescendo and accelerando
from beginning to end; the perfect re-
Spouse of all to the constantly acceerating
movement of the baton was noticeable and
could only have been attained by long and
careful training and by the most careful
attention of every singer. Especially note
worthy was the tuneful unison singing Of
the chorus-effectiye in the extreme.
OF the soloists only praise can be spoken.
The trio, Hast thou wandered" by
Mrs. Hubbard Miss Robertson and MI
Brasor, was highly acceptable. 1t is a
beautiful conception and was sung with
expression and feeling, marred at times
somewhat by an excess of Instrumentation
The duets by Mrs. Hubbard with Mr.. Mil
Ter and Mr.. LAWN, successfully, were reye-
lations, in their way. Most charming in
musical detail, the fascinating story in
verse, so distinctly enunciated and appro-
priately sung, with such faithfulness to
sentiment, rather than attempt at undue
establishment of it, only appreciative
words can be written. In duet singing
much is dependent upon the utmost sym
pathy of the singers themselves, and this
! quality was not wanting. Mrs. Hubbard
was not heard in solo except as incidental
to the duos but, as always, was very warm
! IL received.
Mr.. Miller sang "Where gloomy pine
trees rustic with fine expression and
! spirit. This number is quite dramatic
and afforded excellent scope for his re-
sonant higher register. With no attempt
at undue point making the whole song
was a fine example Of Intelligent and ef-
! feCtive tone rendering.
1t was the remark of many, and likely
| the opinion of all, that Miss Gregg had
never been heard at such good advantage.
! With two songs 50 dissimilar as Bloom
on my roses of the Rose Maiden and
! Yet chime they SO sadly of the dement,
ed gardeners daughter, opportunity was
| afforded for keen musical and dramatic
conception, which, it is needless to say,
found an excellent exponent in Miss Gregg
Both songs were beautifully rendered and
appreciated.
Mr.. LAWN always does his best. His
standard is always high and he never
slouches; whether in country or town.
whether with local Accomplishments and
surroundings or with symphony orches-
tras and Mozart societies. ALWAYS he is
the same genial, helpful and painstaking
artist. With his "Cujus Amman" still
ringing in the ears from the last concert
perhaps some were disappointed in not
hearing the ''high c. last evening. but
the numbers by this singer were very. very
beautiful. Rarely do we hear more beau.
tiful air than THE sleep of even' preced-
ing the serenade which leads into the duo
with Roseblossom.
! The sleep Of even
| Folds field and cot
! RosebloSsom only
| Is sleeping not" etc.
With artistic simplicity Mr.. LAWN rem
dered this air, and its dreamy melody will
llnger long with those who heard il. In
the other solo recounting the death of
koseblossom' 5 husband the forester, "slain
| by an outlaws gum there is much vigor
and hre, much OF tenderness and sorrow,
and these all found best expression through
this cultured singer.
The cantata closes with tenor solo and
chorus,
! e en- die the roses
! Must die the truest heart
! ihey that rejoice must sorrow
| And they that love must part
But yet, . God. we praise thee
w no blendeth night and morn
loo lovely were thy roses
| We're they without thorn"
ana the tonal warmth and strength in its
rendering furnished a fitting close to this
really beautiful work.
Miss Macdonad's excellent and sympa-
thetic playing of the harp accomplishments
was very enjoyable feature of the even
lngs entertainment. With her accustom-
ed magnanimity she consented to favor the
audience with harp solo, March of the
Men OF Harlech," between the two parts
OF the program, and this was heartily en-
cored.
VI the piano accomplishments by Miss
Bruce little can be added to our encomium
IN reviewing the last previous concert.
MISS Bruce is veritably tower of strength
10 chorus, orchestra and conductor alike,
ana is deservedly popular with all for her
| very meritorious work.
II Is a pleasure to note that large, ap-
preclative and cultured audience was pres
eht, and 1t is hoped that the extraordinary
expenses may be met by the receipts of this
| concert
The society is surely growing in popular
esteem and will, We are sure, prove no
mean factor in the engendering and cult
Valion OF musical sentiment endorsing
their motto, Elevate the musical stand
ard. To Mr.. Hawley, the hardworked
but thoroughly appreciated conductor, fell
citations
rest will now be taken until Septem-
Der, when, we understand, there is talk of
taking up Mendelssohn's Elijah. although
nothing has been determined as vet.
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.
NJ, Giee CLUB rehearsals every Tuesday and