The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1894-05-17
THE STUDENTS NIGHT
Splendid Concert by Pupils Of
the University.
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given ct the Seattle theatar last evening ~
the Conservatory Of Music OF the uni-
versity Of Washington proved 70 b . most
brilliant artistic success from first 10 last,
rejecting great credit not only on the dill
renee and application Of the many bright
pupils, bat on the mastery methods Of ths
three bright teachers Of the various classes,
namely. Miss Annie Hall. Instrumental:
Mr.. Herbert H. Joy, vocal. and Mr.
6eores Bsckman. violin. The occasion
Was fittingly honored by large attend
sncs Of universisy students, teachers. par
snts, relatives and friends, and the event.
social - we'll as musical. viii always
prove . bright page In the 70
cord Of the scores Of happy participants.
Mr.. Sanford, whose characterization
Of the iovesick Juliet 10 fresh in the minds
Of all who Witnessed il. had charge Of the
stage, and his executive ability Was made
manifest by the ease and perfection with
which the programme was carried out, 50
that neither bitches nor delays occurred to
mar the pleasure Of any one Of the many
excellent numbers rendered.
The arrangement of the classes on the
stage was ~ unique a. il was picturesque,
and when discovered at the rise of the cur.
tain the reception given them was IN
earnest Of the good viii Of all the specta-
width of the stage, in echelon.
the footlights and rising at the
crowded with $50 young ladies and gentle
mon, the tenors and sopranos 10 the left.
baritones and contraltos In the center and
bassos to the right, facing the stage The
violin class occupied the front of the tier
of benches three deep. airis to the
left and boys on the right, all facing
towards an open space in the center occu-
pied BY the leader. The young gentle
men were all in full evening
dress. while the young ladies wore
becoming light-colored dresses, mostly
white. with . few bits Of bright ribbon and
flowers to add charm to the happy scene.
Backman's string and reed orchestra occu-
pied its regular place in the orchestra aud
by its excellent instrumen :ation added
much to the harmony Of the whole.
The programme was full Of classical
selections. vocal and instrumental, and
severely tested the ability Of both teacher
and pupil. and without exception the re-
suits proved exceedingly satisfactory.
Space prsciudcs giving detailed account
Of each individual performer. for they
oil deserve special mention for
earnest efforts and perfect execution.
An exception to this must b made in
favor Of Miss Gertrude Moore. the only
graduate OF the year, who acquitted her
self admirably in the rendition Of Bee
thovsn's sonata, op. Is Miss Moore Is q
charming young lady. and gave evidence
Of great talent. ably rejecting the efforts
OF her teacher. Miss Annie Hall.
The grand effects produced by the $50
voices when singing in chorus may b said
to have been the most effective features on
the programme. their excellent voices,
method and correct time being specially
commented on by the auditors.
Considerable interest conferred In tho
singing Of Sig. Foil. and all the catering
notices that heralded his coming we're
fully Endorsed by those who heard him
last night. Sig. Foil stands over six
feet in height and Is rather slim
in build. which increases his height,
apparently polished In manner and adj
dress. and In fact typical basso of ..fuil
concert pitch" His voice, though limited
In range and weak in the upper regis-
ter, is exceedingly pure in tone. his
notes being firm, deep and music
ally resonant He possesses, besides
the virtue OF singing his words 90
that they can Be understood. most capti-
vatins listlo lisp which adds delightful
charm. Every one of his songs was en-
cored and his great reputation was fully
understood. Tho programme was 30 well
managed that it was over by haifpass 10,
aad everybody pronounced the concert q
grand success.