The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1889-07-04

lb cltVAtluS tnc HtoAu0io O'
art in our community.
The program comprised collection
from among the best composers, ana
its presentation elected most raptur-
Gus applause from the large audience.
The first on the program was an
overture, Grown Diamonds" from
Auber; Prof. Rudloff and Miss Name
Beatty. We shall not have occasion
to speak further of Prof. Rudloff's part
in the recital, AS his long residence
and extended work here make il su-
perfluous to repeat, dly allude to his
well known skill. Miss Beatty, with
characteristic modesty. aquitted her
self we'll while at the instrument aud
evinced thorough knowledge of mu
steal requirements. Her performance
gave good satisfaction.
"Spring in the Desert" from
Schlieffart, a piano solo by Master Ed,
Love was q treat, A more graceful
player did not preside at the instru
ment during the evening, and his ex
ecution gives promise of great attain
ments. Being the only boy in the
class, he is entitled to especial credit
for his perseverance.
"Spider and Fly" a vocal selection
from Eastman, by Miss Zoe Long, of
trained in the song art, and this mum
ber as we'll received.
Dance BretOnne," piano solo from
Bachman, by Miss Stella Poe was lis
tened to with pleasure. Some deficien
cies manifesting themselves will be no
doubt redeemed on a future occasion.
This was followed by piano solo
from Laibach, by Miss Mabel Alcorn.
Miss Alcorn possesses fine musical tai
ent and her playing evinced very
superior genius. She imparts to hel
listeners her own inspiration derived
from the composers meaning and cap
tivates her hearers by the remark able
| fidelity to the criterion of the true
musician. She was rewarded by al
outburst of applause. prolonged intt
an encore, the first of the evening
which she gracefully acknowledged
Next came Kerry Dances" sons
by Miss Mamie Brennan. This we'll
known selection from Mslioi, was al
attraction of the evening Miss Bren
nan has safe voice and sings witt
Exquisite taste
Number was the gem of the eve
ming, being vocal duet by Miss Len.
Walters aud Air " ii Linton, " Mis-
ere from Trovatore " by Verdi Mis-
Walters is vocalist OF rare accom-
piishments. Possessing a voice of grea
compass and power, capable of tn
finest mOdulatiOn and expression, he
appearance before a Ravenna audienc
was an ovation from first to last. He
admirable womanhood rendered he
presence commanding and inter
blended with her unaffected modest,
and indomitabie perseverance may el
evate her in the realms of her chosel
art, to a degree that will exceed tn
most saDguine expections of he
friends. AS soioist, she rivals YER
many professionals, and meets the re
tquirements of the exacting critic Mis-
Walters is as fine a singer as ever ap
peared in Ravenna. Never did Nj
Linton sing to better advantage, O
with happier effect than on this oc
casiOn. This gentleman 9 we'll know
reputation in the vocal line, made hi
appearance matter OF eager expec
fancy and his solos We're of surpassin
excellence LII is an extreme satisfac
ton to listen to tenor of such COZ
rectness and good taste as Mr. Lintol
revealed, and when their Splendid,
trained voices blended iu union. tn
effect wrs thrilling, and the delighte
audience could scarcely refrain from
interrupting the exquisite melody witt
applause. 1t is needless to say the,
were encored. They responded will
a second number which was listene,
to with rapt attention.
Il An overture duet from Mozart
Figaro" by ProfsRudloff and Mis-
Zoe Long, then followed. This youn,
lady has distinctness of touch an.
smoothness OF execution that attes
the faithful application so essentia
to true success. Her articulation equal
ID that of any player there. If am
criticism is needed, it would be to sug
gest little more energy. If Mis-
Maxson, whose name appears furthl
on, would use little more moderatio,
in her playing, aud Miss Long wouI,
have little more of Miss Maxson'
energy, it would be difficult to decid
which was the better player of the two
| A vocal duet, Harp of the Wind,
from Abt, to have been rendered b,
Misses Walters and Grundle, was omit
ed because of a severe cold that mad
it impossible for Miss Grundle to d.
ijustice to her part. This was a grea
Disappointment for the selection woul,
have equaled any thing on the pro
lgram.
Miss Annie Day then executed il
charming manner piano solo from
Pape, entitled 1.-THE Brook In re
lsponse to her touch, the instrumen
was made to initiate one of Nature
lsweetest melodies-the voice of tn
babbling brook in mystic song. Mis-
Day combines with natural talent,
fine conception of musical harmony
is original. and interprets well tn
meaning embodied in the composition
Misses Walters and Grundle, an,
Messrs. J. and N. Searl then favore,
the audience with vocal quartette
calling forth an encore to which the,
responded with Jack and JILL"
"The Brook Trout" piano solo iron
Heller. was next on the program, Mis-
Maud Maxson rendering the compo