Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1901-10-17

symphony consisting of four movements
ms follows: Maestoso cen Motto, Allegro, |
Allegretto Agitato and Adagio religioso. |
The opening bars Of tho first movement
develop the really leading motif Of the en-
tire work, comprising on ten actual notes
of music. on this theme Mendelssohn has
built a cantata which has been sung nun
drcds of tines in every leading city IN the
two hemspheres.
1t Is difficult to choose which movement
of this Introductory symphony Is the best.
whether IL be the glorious opening, the
Charming schcrzando of the wtching alle-
gretto agitato, or the exquisite qdagip
with its lovely variations to a simple
though beautiful theme. All are fit az
amples Of the music poet of Hamburg
Miss Agnes Doocy sang the first So
Franc part with "A delightful styla and
finish being extremely effective in the
word-famous duet II Waited for She
Lord" with Madame Bouton. and also in
the duo, MY Song Shall Always be Thy
Mercy" This young lady f. a great ac-
CO sion to the musical sole talent Of this
state, is also Messrs Browncll anu
Lyon, who as n baritone and terror respcc-
tivciy are credit to musical Vermont,
burlington is peculiarly fortunate in hav-
Ing within its city limits so fine a quar-
tcttc of local singers. OF course Madame
Bouton repeated her former success. the
ing to advantage in the Il Waited duct
with chorus and orchestra.
Mr. Willis Batchellcr was In fine voice
and gave great delight to the immense au-
dicnce present. His ringing tenor was
heard with immense effect. Tho choral
numbers were also given with remarkable
force brilliance ana beauty. particularly
the "Al Men, All Things" "All Yc that
Cried Unto the Lord" and "Yc Nations
Offer to tho Lord Glory and Might"
Tho orchestra rendered ycOman service.
1t seemed pity TO omit the opening SYM
phouv, but owing to the latcness of the
hour and the fact that both the orchestra
and Mr.. Chapman leave town this morn
Ing at $40 o'clock for Ogdensburg, this
omission as well as three of the choruscs
seemed cXpcdient,
A RESUME.
The second state music festival Of 1aol
will go down on the records as the great
est ever held in Vermont. Great in the
Size and excellence of its chorus; great n
tho character and ability of It's soloists,
crcdt In the spcndor of its orchestra,
great in the size, intelligence and enthu-
| siasn Of its audiences, and also great in
the financial returns. Five grand concerts
have been presented since Monday even
/ ing. Their artistic success was not b.
any means a progressive ono, Tor the
wonderfully perfect performance MONDAY
evening and it's consequent success. sim
ply set the glage for every succeeding
/ concert of the series. In none has Their
/ been anything even approaching medio'-
| iity. Sooists, chorus and orchestra seem
/ ed to vie with each other to make every
/ concert better than its predecessor. An
esprit de corps seemed to have been eS-
tahlshcd. a noted writer has stated that
enthusiasm is the key to the Cusket of
( success" This element seemed To enter
so thoroughly into every branch Of the
musical force represented, that the people
who attended the concerts seem
ed to be infected with a similar lacl-
ing, and never before in Burlington, or
for that matter have cncOres and double,
yes seXtuple encores been so vocitcrous'!
/ demanded rs at these concerts Of 1851
! Two great necessities seem to stand
forth in prominence for the coming icS-
tval of 1902. First a suitably large music
hall, which can seat at least -FOUR or hNt
thousand comfortably. Second, the per
mt establishment of state chorus
which, practicing the same music week
IT, can, when the festival week arrives
join forces and make grand chorus o'
500 or 1000 voices. Do you think 1t imp 'i
BILE 1t is absolutely feasible, and VIII
the cooperation of leading music-lOVcrS II
our large and small cities and towns. wh'
will aid in this great organization by form
ing vhoruses in their cities and towns, th'
size and urquestioned excellence OF tn
chorus for '92 can not be estimated. Barre
with choral body of over 2". should
swing into line. St. Adams the nome o.
Vermont tenors." should follow suit an'
other towns not represented here this yea
should put their shoulder to the wheel
and make our annual festival the greats
event Of each year.
Rutland, 81 miles away sent up over o
singers, and an audience contingent o
fully SO besides the chorus.
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