Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1902-09-18

We have just received from Direc tor Chap
man the programmes for the five great con-
certs which compose the festival series in
Burlington, October, 10, IA. and 49,. They
present fine array of artists, some mag
niiccnt choral effects and great orchestral
works all of which no doubt will be ell
joyed by the vast audiences which viii fill
the gymnasium as last year. The city Of
burlington seems to be given over for the
time to the full enjoyment of the annual
treat which we are glad to note is erow-
ing in public favor and better patronized
each successive season. The influence Of
these music festivals IL far reaching and
most helpful. and it's educational advan-
tascs are now being appreciated by old and
young. Mr.. Chapman brings to us this
year an almost entirely new galaxy of
stars We are glad to note the two favor
lite baritonos whose places no one else can
seem to MI, CampdnHri and Miles, and Will
also welcome the charming artist Madame
bouton, who made her hrst appearance
with us last season, proving to us then her
rare ability as Il Contralto solost. our Yer
mont prima donna Mary Howe has not
been heard here with orchestra tor some
time She has however been singing in
opera and concert rank her with our great
est American prima donnas. Her beauty
Is uncqudllcd on any stage. Her faScinat-
ing and winning manners will surely at
tract while her beautiful flexible and mag
niiiccntly trained coloratura voice capii-
Yates all who listen. Mr. Cha pman is de-
lighted To have Miss Howe appear ut this
festival as she is sure to be the coming
star ana 1t great success this season IN all
the leading festivals and cities. She is book
ed for an extended tour in this country be-
fore she returns to ill important engage
mcnts in Europe.
The debut of the new artist Ellison Van
iioose is looked for with much anticipa-
ton as ne has been heralded long and loud
ana We shall expect great things from this
silver voiced young man who Is called the
tenor of the day and was such Il great sue
cess at Worcester last year. Miss Mar
garct Fry just returned from Paris is a
soprano of great ability with voice Of
remarkable sweetness and power. Edward
j. Johnson has an exceptionally fine tenor
voice and was a great success as a mem
Der OF the BoStonianS last season. Fran
els Archambault the Canadian baritone
VIII surely be a faVorte here as elsewhere.
by the power of his magnificent voice
Hams kronold the 'cellist is always de
lltht, feSllul pleasure goes with his soul
ful handling of his baloVcd Instrument
In many respects the festival this year
presents greater attractions than ever be
lore as scvtral great artists Will appear on
each programme. Mary Howe and Madame
boutoh VIII sing two evenings, Canpan-
ari the first night and Ellison Van Hoose
the great tenor will sing the last night.
lhe matinees present a number of fne ar
tlSts. The chorus numbers are most of-
icctve and the orchestra will be larger and
better than ever The choruses are reas-
Semhling for hnal rehearsals. The course
tlckets arc the same price as usual and the
subscription lists are now open All who
are Wise VIII get their names Oh these list
before they close
Following are the procrammes NJ tho
concerts: