The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-02-21
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| test at home. The vocal numbers. as
usual, will be under the direction OF
Prof. Emil Onet, who promises a con-
tralto voice of pleasing quality to rem
der the popular song, Sunset" by
Dudley Buck, for which Director Sell
bert has taken great pains 20 arrange
the orchestra accompaniment The sea-
son is nearing the close, and music
lovers should show an appreciation hy
| a hearty patronage to MAINTAIN the
Metropolitan opera house basis for the
| future for these concerts on the pOpu-
lar prices adopted at present.
A st. Paul College of Oratory and
| Music has been long felt want in the
Northwest, but until the beginning of
| 1897 no definite action had been taken.
! 1t now exists and this community is
no longer a stranger to it's existence.
| The college is under the personal man
| agement of Miss Clara Agathe Slot
! terbec, a talented young lady Of strong
| business ability and of unbOunded en-
| thusiasm in the success of the new
| institution.
At present, oratory piano, violin and
vocal music will constitute it's depart
ments; others will be added as occasion
seems to arise. The faculty is of a high
order. Mrs. Ella NJ. LambersOn's work
in voice culture will be an important
feature of the college. She is we'll
the musical ranks. Her natural talent
has been enhanced by careful study
and her methods have the approval Of
such eminent masters as SignOr Vim
cenZO Vannini. Florence; Fred Walker
London, and E. Dele Sodis. of Paris.
under all of whom she has studied.
But Mrs. LamberSOn'S conscientious
work for many years in this city is the
most fitting testimonial for her. The
clear. easy, natural tone which the
Italian method brings as its resultant
| is beautifully illustrated in the singing
of her pupils.
The violin will be ably taught by
Claude Madden. who has given evil
dence to the people Of the Twin Cities
of his skillful and thorough work. In
his methods, in his teaching, in his
playing he upholds his wide reputa-
ton as a musical artist. In addition
to the violin work, Mr.. Madden will
conduct a class in vocal sight-reading
every Monday afternoon.
w. A. Wheaton bears the burden of
the instruction on the piano. but his
genial disposition and large soul make
il appear to him a happy one. Mr..
WheatOn's Interpretation Of the piano
and his accurate work for fourteen
years before the ST. Paul public, have
not been barren of results. He is recog-
nized as one of the first piano teachers
and fully equal to his own former in
structor, Ernest Perabo, who delighted
every one with his recital here last
winter.
The department Of oratory will be
conducted by Miss Slotterbec herself.
She holds that all good speaking comes
| from the training of the faculties Of
| the mind. Good acting is not declama-
! ton, but the expression of character;
| and in the study Of expression lies the
| keynote Of the bringing back Of man
| from the letter to the spirit In the
] colleges Of today, the aim is too much
mere acquisition and instruction,
and not discipline Of the mind and the
skill and power to express.
Besides elocution, Oratory and express
sion, Miss Slotterbec will endeaVor to
create an interest in literary lines. The
study Of nineteenth century literature,
of dramatic criticism, and especially
of Shakespeare, will be given attention.
Many will be glad to know that a
summer session will be given in elocu-
ton during June and July. Miss Slot
terbec's training is progressive, harmon
iOus and scientific She possesses
a full, rich, clear voice and
an easy. graceful carriage. AL
though a good public reader, she
prefers the teaching profession. Her
! exceptional literary ability and broad
| college education, united with her in
dCmitable will to succeed, promise much
! for her future as we'll as that of the
college
| Conover building will be the home Of
! the College of Oratory and Music, and
with such excellent advantages in it's
specialties, no st. Paulite need leave
home to study for the lack Of good
home training.
Mr.. ]. F. Merrill will sing at Miss
| Sans SOuci's piano recital Tuesday,
and will give Mr. De Lacys charming
little ballad, 1.-The Songs Sang for You,'
also an Italian number, La Donna
Mobile" by Verdi
The pupils Of Mrs. Dafoe gave a
! musicale at her home The Bucking-
ham, Wednesday evening. The pro-
| gramme included a Mozart symphony
! for four hands, and was we'll rendered
! by Mrs. Dafoe and Miss Chryst. Miss
| Blanchard sang Schubert's "Serenade,' .
and Roberto" by Meyerbeer, and
Miss May King, HE Was a Prince -
| by Lynnes; Miss Closer sang 'Protes-
! tations," by Norris, ana latte O'Con-
nor THE Holy City" by Adams; Miss
! MOrtenson played ''Narcissus;' Miss
Ida CHASER played Josephie's "Seren-
! ade." Miss Chryst's rendition of "Ka-
mennoi OstroW," by Rubenstein, was
| fine.
| Washington's birthday will be OBJ
served at Hazel Park with a mt steal
! and literary evening, the event TO b.
! held at the residence Of w. w. Dunn,
! on Flandrau street. Vocal and instru-
mental artists from thu Twin Cities
| will participate. Rev. r y Turner
will deliver his lecture on Great Ep-
/ Orhs.'
The Musikverein will hold it's annual
j "narren sitzung" Thurs day evening at
| the rooms Of the American club
| in the EndicOtt arcade. An interesting
! programme has been arranged, but it
! is not announced before the session
because it is always full d surprises.
| An audience that well 1llad st. Mich
| aeFs church was treated to an excel
! lent programme Of sacred music ard
/ a highly entertaining lecture Tuesday
evening. The lecture was delivered by
! Rev. Father Judge, of St Thomas
seminary. whose subject was Early
| Christianity" Among the musical
| numbers the most pretentious was the
/ chorus, 1.-THE Heavens Are Telling"
! from Haydn's oratorio; 1.-The Creation"
| in which the solo parts were sustained
! by Mrs Lilly and Messrs. L. Lau and
| T. Nagle, and the chorus furnished
! by st. Michael's choir of thirty voices
! Solos were contributed by Miss Edith
| Blanchard, Mr.. Maggie, Miss Julia Gull
len and Mr.. Lau, and duets by Misses
/ Camirond and Niquette and Mrs. Lilly
was furnished by the Westminster or
/ cheStra.
The executive committee of the St.
! Paul Mozart club held an interesting
session at their rooms in Mozart hall
!