The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-11
heard N REALMS OF SONG
Gossip Of laterest Coacerhina Local
and Other Musicians.
COMING MUSICAL FUNCTIONS
ROBIN mood" st the Academy Tho
Keith Herbert coueert-Easter
Music to Bs Repsassd-Pcr-&
.ousl and Other Notes.

A pleasant evening Is before lovers
of light opera who attend the presenta-
ton OF Robin Hood" at the Academy
tonight. Robin Hood" contains a
charming plot; plenty OF fun and ex-
cellent music; and rendered by the only
BostonianS cannot fail to please. The
career of Robin Hood" has been PEE
culiar. The work of unknown author
ana composer the opera was hawked
about for seven or eight years. and
was looked upon with suspicion by the
managers who were afraid to risk any
thing on q work that embraced fsa-
lures Of originality-a work that had
not the recommendation OF foreign crea.
tiOn. or at least was not In imitation OF
some master across the ocean. At last
an angel appeared and cash was pro-
cured for a London presentation. Rob.
In Hood" across the water was an In
stant success and no further intro
duction was needed for American man
ayers. II Is said that one hundred
thousand dollars In royalties have al
ready been received BY Smith and DE
Koven. and the opera still rides serene
ly on the wave Of popularity.
The presentation OF THE Fairies
Isle" al Young Mems Christian associa-
ton hall by the Saturday morning club
on Thursday evening was a pleasing
surprise to many who were scarcely
aware Cf the existence Of such an eX-
cellent musical organization. 1t was a
pleasure for music lovers to again list
Ell to the sweet voice OF Mrs. q. du B.
Dimmick, who Is one of the favorite
sopranos OF the valley, and Miss Van
Dervoort, contralto. won new laurels
by the artistic rendition Of the solo
parts assigned her on the programme.
Lovers of song generally will be pleased
to know that Miss Van Dervoort has
been engaged for another year at Elm
Park church, and II Is hoped that her
magnificent voice will be heard often In
concert during the coming season.
The solo copy of the oratorio used by
Mr.. Bushnell at the rendition Of the
Messiah at the Frothingham on Mon
day evening contained original mark
ings throughout by the celebrated Rem
deyger. with whom Mr. Bushnell stud
led for several months. The talented
vocalist received special instructions In
this particular part which ne has rem
dered with success everywhere. Mon
day evening was the eighteenth time
Mr.. Bushnell has sung the part this
season.
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The Elm Park quartette choir, under
direction of Mr.. Pennington, will give
a concert at College hall on Tuesday
evening. 1t IL expected that the sing
violinist, and Miss Norton, elocutionist.
The affair promises to be enjoyable as
q musical and literary treat.
II II II
AS the time approaches for the Keith
Herbert concert the interest In this
event increases. Music lovers are on
the qui vive of antlcipation-a smile
shows on every face at the very men,
tion of Victor Herbert. his winning per-
sonality and marvellous bow have so
endeared him to Scranton people. The
chief feature Of the concert perhaps
will be the appearance here Of Mr..
Keith, the fame Of his exquisite voice
having preceded him. The programme
has been made with the earnest desire
to please those who love simple music
as well as the more exacting critics.
Victor Herbert will contribute Ave
numbers to the programme. each one
of which will be a distinct delight;
while Mr.. Keith will be equally gener-
quest Adams famous Noel" The San
Francisco Bulletin says: His second
number. the favorite Noel" fairly
captured the audience and brought the
singer perfect ovation. The concert
will close with the glorious song, East
er Eve" when the singer will have the
air of an obligato played by Victor
Herbert Scranton people are to be
congratulated upon the opportunity Of
hearing those two great artists and
should accord them q general reception.
a a or fNps co
be ready at the Young Mems Christian
Association hall Monday morning.
where tickets may also be obtained.
Let US show our appreciation Of what
Is really good in music by filling every
seat on this occasion.
Mrs. Bliss. soprano, of jamestown,
will sing with the Elm Park church
choir tomorrow.
A sacred concert will be given at the
First Presbyterian church tomorrow
Sunday evening" April IL. The music
so well rendered at the Easter service
will by request be repeated tomorrow
evening, beginning promptly at 7.3O.
The chOruses will be rendered by the
choir Of fifteen voices Mrs. Joseph
O'Brien, Mrs. NJ. J. 3. Williams. Messrs.
Dewitt, Davis and John T. Watkins
will sing solos. The choir will be ably
assisted by the violinist, Miss Julia A.
Allen, and flute soloist. Eugene Ham,
A rare treat Is in store for those who
will avail themselves of this opportu-
nifty.
John T. Watkins will sail for London
on Wednesday. April 22. on the City
of Paris He will leave Scranton Tues
day morning, 10 o'clock.
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The Old Folks concert which delight
ed large concourse OF people q month
ago, is to be repeated on Monday even
ing next at the Young Mems Christian
Association hall for the benefit Of the
"Blues."
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