The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-05-26


called contralto. but her part in this num-
soprano. II not a soprano. The theme.
n5sn often .meIs in Throughout fsn% a sns
father majestic In style. The chorus and
colo parts often repeat each other. and the
matte musical setting Of II the IN words. beau
tifu solo Is sung by Miss Stein at the re-
SSnnt Of the escape. With the words out OF 81
taken up by the chorus. There Is a strong
orchestral effect in the next part. which
passing OF the Children OF Isreal and the on
rushing OF the Egyptians, who are drowned
There are the cries OF the people. the rush
notes the destruction Of the people. This
closes with funeral march OF solemn slow
scribes the death OF Egyprs king. and the
song Is repeated by the chorus. The compo-
sition Is completed with return TO the song
There was q diversity OF opinion in regard 10
the work By some II was thought the best
OF the ne choral numbers and some thought Dug It
distinctly different IN every way. Schubert
Is q master OF composition, and In form MS
70 which the "Daybreak' was an artistic
castle of picturesque land.
Miss Stein shared In the artistic honors
pearance here in the May festival she has
steadily gained a place for herself with the
people Of this city and the reception was
almost as spontaneous and genuine as that
accorded the soprano. Miss Stein has not
the physique, nor the queeniy presence, nor
Renerous share of values which mage her
. favorife singer. Her voice Is one OF full,
resonant quality; II has been carefully cul-
that is a real pleasure to listen 10. The
'SoEg OF Triumph did not give her such
40 opporimnsy as NE We,c 500 ne ssns
which was given in place OF the .Hansel and
Gretels duet, which was changed for solos
The storm of applause which Mss stein re-
ceived brought her again to the front, when
she sang ballad There was some disap-
dinck duet was not given. but the public
has come TO expect changes OF various kinds
20 suit the pleasure OF the artists,
The most important instrumental number
on the programme was the 'E-fat Major
Symphony of Mozart, conducted By Mr..
Arens. Although not ranking in Importance
with the Jupiter symphony. this one and
the one in G minor are more representative
of the qualities which especially character
faneify and elegance. The five movements
are full Of melodious harmony, and the ar
tistic arrangements OF instruments to bring
out the effects are we'll worth a season of
study. It Is not often that a symphony by
an orchestra Is heard in this city, and the
classic grace Of this one Is representative
opens to the lovers OF the best in the art.
The third and last of the orchestral num-
bers was a Moszkowsh Suite, Tema and
Variations and Motto Perpetuum.' OF all
the distinctly modern composers Moszkow-
ski easily leads. He is rich In musical sub
5ects he is original in themes. and his
treatment is rarely of the stereotyped order.
The theme was full of charm. AS 1t was
completed in its simplicity the variations
were introduced. first by the violins. then
by other instruments. each different in style
and yet all happily blended with the first
rush Of the second movement was fun of
life, and was inspiring. The violns led in
the made race. which. like the fitting OF
butterflies over an epen held, kept on and
The .sRuy Bias overture. together with a
chorus for soprano and orchestra, were writ
ten to a play by Victor Hugo. Although
frequently given. this overture is no rival
Of the unique overtures to the Midsummer
Nights Dream" THE Hebrides'' or the
''Melusina-" Its uninterrupted briliiancy and
IRE make II serviceable number on pro-
eramme. through the contrast. AS the open
Ing number OF the feStival u was an aauspl
mination.
BARBARA FRIETCHIE."
The high grade of the concert was not
kept up in the last number of the pro-
gramme Barbara Frietchie'' by Jordan.
This poem Is one which has thrilled thou
sands, and will always have hold en- the
hearts Of the American people AS long as
there is an old soldier living ard after but
In the frame of music in which the com
poser has put II, Ii gains nothing in power
dignity. strength or effect When one
knows the poem so well. as every Amer
lean does, there is something ridiculous in
the repet1tion OF words. which seem to be
part Of every kind OF concert singing
According to the. cantata, Barbara tore
howIed At StonewaIi Jackson. The intro.
ductior Of the .'Star-spangled Banner and
JIst . little bit OF Dixie was thrilling.
reached Its climax and the high tones of
Madame Nordica rose above Ii ALL 1t was
Hike the storming of hold for it fired the
was downpour of braves shouts and
clappfng OF hands. Some day some one
viii write music that fits the words as well
IS Elton flaming made his music fit Day
break and then there will be a cantata
that will be credit to American musical
history. The chorus was not as good in
also was quite good deal out. 1t re-
deemed itself at the last. but fell short in
the middle II there was poor number on
the programme 1t was the last.
Some Who Were There.
Among those noted in the audience were:
General and Mrs. Harrison. Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry 8. Fraser. DIR. and Mrs. o. s. Run
rels. Mrs. Thomas Taggart and daughter,
Ms. John w. Kern. Mrs. d. p. Erwin and
daughters. Mr.. and Mrs. Major Taylor and
daughter. Col. and Mrs Eli Lilly, Mrs. j.
K Lilly. the Misses Stimmel OF Kenton, O.,
-. II
Elder OF Richmond. Mr.. and Mrs. II. T.
Ceade. Mrs. G. r. Adams. Miss Robbins, Mr..
and Mrs. Emil Wulschner, Mr.. and Mrs.
Henry c. Long. Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. s. Lewis
and guests from Huntington. Major and
Mrs. A l.. varney, Mrs Joseph E. McDon-
aid. Mr.. and Mrs. Clemens Vonnegut, Mrs
e. s. Denny. the Misses Denny Major and
Mrs. w. ]. Richards. Mrs. v. Emmerson of
Lafayette. Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Milburn. Mr..
and Mrs. j. K Sharpe Mr.. 1. 8. Brown. Miss
Albertson. Mr.. Jesse Fletcher. Miss Amelia
Love CASTOR. DR.. and Mrs. II. c. Martin,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Myers Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Hawkins, Mr.. and Mrs. J. ]. Cooper.
n 3. Gates. Mr.. and Mrs j. r. Lilly Mrs.
r. W. Hays, Miss Claire Shower Mr. and
Nrs. Richard LLeber, Mr.. c. K. Coffin Miss
Garrard. Mrs. and Miss Spades, Mr.. George
Yandes, Miss Josephine Robinson, Mr.. and
Mrs w. G. Hunter. Mrs. w. +. Mooney OF
Columbus. Mr.. and Mrs; ]. @. Mueller. Mr..
Atkins Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Lemcke. Mr..
and Mrs. l. A. Kinsey. Mr.. and Mrs. G.. A.
6chnull. DR.. Harry Van Hummell Miss
Hyde. Mr. and Mrs H H. Hanna, Mrs.
Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. George A. Gay, Miss
Susan Stewart. Miss Jessie Miller. the Misses
Brink. Mrs Henry Wetzel. Mrs. G. y. Fors-
man. Mrs. C. c. Ball or Lafayette. Miss Sue
Ball. Mrs. Sarah Burton. Miss Floyd, Miss
Jenckes and Mrs. Overstreet OF Terre Haute.
NORDICA AND MISS STEIN.
Some OF the Qualities of These Two
Singers Voices.
The breathless silence that always awaits