The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1894-08-03
The AamOId Concert.


folk of Corvallis assembled at the opera
house for the purpose of enjoying another
of Herr Professor Aamold's Justly cele.
brated concerts. Not few in the audience, |
however, had come partially out of curios- |
ity to hear and pass judgment upon the |
work of MIR. Ruthyn Turney, who had been
favorably known to all. as an amateur, but
who now came before them a professional.
Mr.. Turney had been absent many months,
daring which period frequent reports of his
| hard and successful work had reached the
ears of his friends and acquaintance in
Corvallis, and their high expectations were
more than realized in the excellent rendi-
ton of the first number. Ones first sp-
pearance professionally at their old home
is always j. trying occasion, but the enthn-
siastic burst of applause which the young
artist received as he came to open the
entertainment with a viela solo, must have
been an incentive to put forth his best
etfnrts, and the sense of satisfaction that
showed itsefiupon the faces of his listeners
when he had done, was no doubt ample re-
muneration for the effort.
Part .sa' of this number ''The Bagpipe,"
had been composed by MIR. Turney only two
weeks prior to its delivery, and while not
of a classical nature, talent for such work
and a familiarity with this favorite Scotch
instrument was displayed, that is seldom
seen in musicians even Of ripe experience.
1t was rendered with clearness and bril-
liancy of touch that delighted his auditors
and showed well the genius Of the player.
Part ''b" was more of a dreamy selection
land the sweet mellow tones of the viola
portrayed it's tenderness, breathess still
ness pervaded the room until the close of
the number, that showed the audience had
, thoroughly appreciated his effort. This was
50 enthusiastically received that MIR. Tur-
:. ney was compelled to answer an encore.
Much has been said anil written regal ding
the excellence Of Herr Aamold's perfor-
q nance upon the violin, aud each of those
1 who heard him Wednesday night will add
:, their commendation to every sentiment of
, praise that has been uttered in his favor
either by the press or public. His first
=, solo was Vieuxtemps' "Yankee Dood'e'
a with variations. Its rendition perfect
- and the enthusiasm. of the audience c"uid
only be stopped ty second appearance
when the artist played a selection that
touched the heart of everyone i'll the htuse
The grand duo for violin and viola by Herr
Aamold aud Mr.. Turney was well received
s and the trio in which they were assisted OF
the piano by Miss Thompson proved one 0
= the evenings gems, and caused heart,
> encore to which they happily responded
The real gem of the program was the Crane
Concerto by Herr Aamol. In its rendi
tion that delcacy and clearness of technique
D aud ringing quality Of tone was displayed
that is seldom seen in violin artists to sucl
ie marked degree. The selection bein
CO laden with technical difficulties, much i'll
y dustry was re luired in overcoming then
ID and at the same time preserve the pre-
Go csion, neatness. accuracy and time dis
y played i'll it's rendition. The selections
II throushou were classical and not coutine
4" to single school.
VI Miss Lou Burnett rendered the sole
~ "W aiting," in good taste, he upper regis tt
y being especially clear ard sweet.
y Miss Olive Thompson displayed a gres
ne deal Of taste and true musical instinct
e' the numerous ;ccompaniments she rendere
"' and which added so materially to several G
~ the selections.
81 The fact that many of the musieally il
y clined residents of Corvallis were out
town contributed somewhat to the sma
house that greeted this world -renowne
s' performer, but withal the concert kshoul
We
-" however, can be said to the credit of tt
'S audience: what they lacked in number
10 they made up i'll appreciation and enthl
" siasm.