The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-05-17

has "A peculiar eiftCt on the ear, anu IN 80
entirely different from any other class OF
iart singing ~ TO have freshness That Is
always pleasing.
The first solo number Of the programme
was by Mrs. Goslin, who sang schuberPs
second Xuleika song In place OF the duet
assigned to her and Mr.. Schmidt. There
was change necesstated by Mr.. Schmidts
sudden indisposition. Mrs. Gosl in has a
full and clear voice, especially clear ,,and
strong In the upper register. WINE
her selection was one that would please
an audience compoled of musicians,
was not one that offered opportunity for
any display of vocal art. Mrs Goslin sang
1t with feeling, and received the assurance
of the audience that her number was en-
ioyed. -, =.
the close of the rendition of her selection
from Trayiata. 1t would be out of place to
assign Miss Wolf a place among amateurs.
Not only possessed OF voice remarka-
bic for its sweetness, she has by
hard study and practice obtained
such perfect control over 1t as TO sing such
exactng arias as abound in the ford works
of the Italian school OF writers, with per-
feet ease. One special beauty OF her
method Is the exact manner in which her
higher notes are enunciated. There is no
effort apparent. She simply opens her
under or over tone, no sliding up TO IT, no
uncertainty as to its exact pitch. Dallas
and Texas ought to be proud of such an
artistic. -,
Miss Roberta Rosser, in her Duet with
| Mr.. Crane, showed herself the possessor OF
remarkable voice, one that has in lt.much
of promise. In power, sufficient for any
concert hall or theatre, in compass equal to
any undertaking when properly drilled.
1t takes work and study for years to prop.
erly develop all the beauties OF voice, and
to secure a method of singing that will
smooth all the wrinkles and
place all the muscles under such
such control as to make the most OF every
| breath and every note. Added to the good
work Miss Rosser has already accom- plished,
there is nothing to keep her from reaching
| a high round of the musical ladder if she
continues in her work.
Mr.. Crane is always favorite, his
smooth baritone voice is trained in the
strict English style. His delivery is good
and enumeration model to be
copied. When he appears as, a
soloist in number ,nae better Ris suited
Duet; we shall speak OF him again.
That Mr.. Halloran's telling voice stirred
the audience was plain. The sympathetic
quality of his tones would rouse any audi
ence. His singing of the "Cujus Amman
was marred only by few injudlcious lber-
ties with the time of this majestic concep-
ton ct Rossini. OF him also, we shall have
occasion to speak after hearing him further.
Musically, the concert was. sue
cess. The Accomplishments by the
orchestra were well. played, there was no
tiresome waiting; excellent management
was shown, and 10 the thousands OF people
who enjoyed every number can come the
pleasant reflection that in no sense was
last night wasted.
To-day at 2 o'clock there will be mat
inoe, and tonight at o'clock sharp the
third and last grand concert will be given.
MUSIC AND THE sENGERFEsT.
Whatever may be the origin of music, it
dates way back into the very dawn Of ex-
istence. 1t has pervaded all tribes and pre-.
vailed in all ages, for music addresses itself
to the feelings, and the feelings are as ex-
tensive as humanity, and whether in It's
sublimest strains or simplest airs ii is soft
ening in its influences and elevating IN It's
effects. Wherefore the pointed expressions
OF the great poet, "he who has no music in
his soul is fit only for treasons, stratagems
and spoils," has met with such universal
commentator. From songs, the art pro-
ceeded to the use of instruments, the hrst
of these being perhaps the pipe OF the shep-
herd who, in his life of leisure, heard the
winds whistle among the reeds. In time in
struments were made for accomplishments TO
the voice, such as harps, eitherns, trumpels
and drums. One of the Oldest songs with
instrumental Accomplishments is that which
Miriam, the sister Of Noses sung after the
passage of the Red sea. The Hebrews
chaunted their solemn psalms in this wise.
Then the praises OF heroes OF the Dattle'
the victors in the various games, were laud-
ed with songs aided by string and WIND
instruments; this brought in the cnoruses
and all this in turn brought about reg |
ular education in the divine art.
In the United States the history OF music
had its origin in the primitive psalm sing
ing of the Puritans. In 1925 the Italian |
opera was first given in this country. for
a long while clinch music was cultivated to
the exclusion of all other kinds. English |
opera was first produced in the United
States in 1893, and this in Washington and |
Philadelphia. In 1920 the opera was estab- |
lished in New Orleans, and in 1872 In New
York City. Among those who have largely
contributed TO the cultivation OF hne ana |
classic taste has been conspGuousiy (iara
Louise kellogg. The establishment OF the
symphony concerts by Sheadore Shands,
and the organizing Of splendid o-chestras
by Gilmore and Otter have vastly helped |
as a love for this wonderful art and brought
about some musical possibilities for this
country that may yet rival the hnest efforts
of Beethoven, Mozart, Chopin, Verdi, Lizt,
Handel, huDenslein auu otn'r hius'iious
Europeans.
Not the least IN importance in the matter
of promoting a devotion and an advance
ment in music, instrumental and vocal,
have been the SGngcrfest assemblings, the
best of which is being held as we write in
this, our city OF Dallas.
sENGERFBsT NOTES.
Grand preparations are. being. made for
THURSDAYS street parade in which over one
I,u.arol hn ofnaac firms local and fOrpIln. |
will be represented. Some OF the turn-outs
wi be original and novel.
Every train that arrives brings in humid
red. of visitors to the fest.
The cock tournament is well patronized,
and the betting runs high.
Splendid Sgngerfest weather so lar.
The crooks have not, so far. taken adj
vantage of the Sengerfest festivities and
had best not, for official eyes are watching
their every movement.
Visitors are well pleased with the APP
pearance Of eengerfest hall and its accom-
modations.
The repoterial eye from near and far is
among us taking in the scenes, and At is 10
be hoped that the pictures they pea may be
pleasant ones for Dallas.
And still flags are unfurled and the decor
atoms continue.
The small bow amuses himself decorating
the CANNES ia the United States and Ger
man c0lors. 4
The picnic on Wednesday at Shady View1
Park will be the largest ever given ip ale
''i s.r. is. triple -, to @ re...
pres.
,I. IS Y ' ''''lns a harvest Of
The sllsrfest Is one Of the things thai
lrauds cannot work the newspaper man
racket on. Mr.. Knepfiy. who Issues the
tickets, has been furnished q Legitimate list
by the press Of those entitled 20 courtesies.
The electric lights at seDger hall make
, fine light;