The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1886-02-11
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An Elegant Musical EatsrIainni out at N cunt
de ChRntRl.
TO he Editor oflS LislligcAesr.
sIR;-ln the long series Of musical en-.
tertainments at Mt, de Chantal, extending
through the whole period OF the existence
Of that institution, there are some whose
characteristic beauty and brilliant success
impressed them indelibly on the minus
OF all who heard them. Each OF such en-.
tertainmenls being designed to honorsome
iavorile composer, the programme was
devoted entirely TO the works OF that
master, and fuller knowledge OF his style,
his power and his rank as muaiCRl COM
poser was thus attained. Following this
custom Of previous years, the pupils OF the
Mount have this week given us q re-
Cital OF no common merit, and one which
stands second 10 none in the beauty OF the
selections md the neutrality-suspicious.
Robert SChumRnn, the head OF the
modern school Of composition, was the
chosen genius OF the occasion, and few
words relative to his caresras musician
may not be Rmiss, Tnis great composer
was born in 1910, and beIngoi an earnest,
thoughtful nature, devoted his early years
to hard study in the Universities OF Leip.
sic and Heidelberg,
Although in his youth DO gave to the
world many fragments OF much beauty,
he reserved the real works OF his genius
for his maturer years, aud reached the
zenith Of his power in 1919. From that
time we find him gradually nearing the
feaI fll gulf In which his life made ship
wreck, and two years before HIS death, III
1856, he became hopelessly insane. In hls
wife Clara Week, schuAlann found sym
pathetic comPanionship and y loving,
faithful interpreter for the great Thoughts
and lofty sentiments win which hit
works abound, and since ha death
she has peTpetuated his memory through
out Europe by her magnificent rendition
OF hia finest works. kcnumaHn combines
in his creations, the romantic eamUli
with great purity and depth Of thought,
and much spiritual beauty, and rightluily
claims a place upon the exalted pedestal
OF classic masLership. Although heis tspe-
ciRlIy pianO.tOTte composer his songs are
very numerous, and in some respects rank
among the greatest and nOblest that exist.
Their value rests prinCipRllyop their spirit.
nal depth, and this TACT renders even the
simplest OF them difficult, They are 80
short as to astonish the hGarer and re-
quire the singer who wishes to portray
Lneir full beauty, to give up mind ana
heart completely to tho sentiment they
embody. In this abandonment OF sell
lies the difficulty for the young, whose
timid nature shrinks from all manifesto
tiou OF sentiment. The SChumann recital
WAS opened by Miss Alice Gloni1g4r, ShO
read "Schumunn and his Music" This
sketch Of SchGmann's life, With
short analysis OF his style
OF composition, was inteligently read
by Miss Gloninger, and formed Ill
appropriate Introduction tOthe evenings
entertainment, Other readings, inter
spersed among the musical selections,
were: Firss-"PanCratius IN the Arena"
by Eleanor Donelly, recited by Miss Julia
Doran. Tho scene is one Of great moral
beauty, and waq clearly aud wildly p +.
trayed, sscond-"Gitts," q poem By
Emma Lazarus, read by Miss Lille Potviu.
This poem comprises the gifts bestowed
on the Accent Nations; wealth on the
Egyptians, beauty on the Creeks, power on
the Romans, truth on the Hebrews. The
poem found a good interpreter in Mis-
PotviD, who read 1t with spirit and appre.
citation OF ita deep lhoughts and
noble sentiments. Third-"Minister-
ing Spirits" composition written
and read by Miss Belle Dent
rnis was pelsouitiCation Of Air, Rain
and Light, and contrast Of their minis
trations to man with those Of the Guardian
Angel. The composition showed come
play OF fancy and a study OF nature, aud
was read distinctly and with good intleC-
ton. Having already commented at
length on SChumann's style, Isremains
only TO give some idea fihe manner IL
which the youthful performers acquitted
themselves
Miss Nora Kerrfak, Of Bermuda, sang
Spring Night with credit to herself and
more seli-poSsession than on previous oC-
casiOns.
20 Thou'rt Like Flower" was sung
very well by Miss jamie Humee, Of Abing.
don, whose pure, sweet voius has gained
greatly in volume, and suited admirably
the gentle style Of this lovely song.
AvoCal Quartette "Gaily, Tambourlne, l
Swing Thee, next claimed our attention.
Misses Daisy Bell, Jennie Quinn, Mary
Hagan and Mary DOnahue gave us this
little gem IN spirited style, and their
fresh voices blended most pleasingly in
the beautiful harmony. The Contralto
song, 1.-TWO Genadiers" was rendered
with much finish by Miss Mary Donahue,
OF Grafton whose superior culture and
maturity oil tone Contrasted very agreea.
bly, with The less developed voices Of
those who preceded her.
OF the instrumental selections, three
are deserving Of special mention. Mis'
Jane HumeS played LisEt's mastery
transcription OF SCiumann'B exquisite
song, "Deyotion," in astyle worthy Of the
composition. The technique was perfect,
while the depth and tenderness which
seemed TO pour the whole strength of
feeling nature at the feet Of the "Adored
One" left nothing to be desired. Miss
Jennie Quinn, Of Sanduaky, put such Gre
and spirit into Soaring Aloft," that the
audience had no difficulty in follow
| ing the ideas Of the composer in
his aspirations for higher ideals.
While the Novelletten played by Miss
Julia Doran displayed more sweetness and
tranquility Of heart and was played with
the Bmoothness and finish which 1t re-
qulred.
The whole evening was ono Of great en-.
joyment, and after tie prolonged applause
which greeted the close Of tho programme,
the audience retired much elated with the
success OF the sChnmann Recital. H.
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