The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1898-04-15
MOZART SYMPHONY CONCERT.
The Last of the Lecture Course Was the
Best of All.

The Last of the Lecture Course Was the
Best of All.
About four years ago the Mozart
Symphony club paid Mitchell their
first visit and they made so many
friends on that occasion that it is not
surprising they we're greeted with such
a magnificent audience at the Grand
opera house Thursday evening, when
the club furnished the last entertain
ment of the lecture course provided by
L. o. Gale, and it was indeed high
compliment to the club to be so cord
tally welcomed on their second appear
ance.
From the opening overture of ''Tan-
cred" by the full orchestra, which in
dicated rich musical treat, until the
last number on the program, when
Herr Eoch unfurled the American flag,
while playing the trumpet, the audience
sat spell bound, giving generous
applause to each number. The per-
formers were more generous on this
occasion and nearly doubled their pro-
gram by responding to the encores.
AS string quartette the club is cer-
tainly magnificent, giving theselections
the most delicate shading and, too,
with a power that was grand, and it
was with the keenest pleasure that one
listened to the music. Mr.. Richard
Stoelzer with the old, yet new, vialo d
armour and Mr.. Mario Blodeck with
the viol da gambia produced some rich
music and tones from these ancient and
famous instruments.
Mr.. Otto Lund, the violin soloist,
gavea selection that was rapturously
applauded and it was easily discern
that the gentleman possesses delicate
touch and method Of rendering his
music that is popular.
But it remained for Herr Theo. Hoch,
the cornetist, to arouse the enthusiasm
of the audience to the highest pitch,
and when he appeared good naturedly
on the stage with his magnificent gold
en- cornet in hand, he was given grand
ovation, and he could not doubt his
popularity with a Mitchell audience.
OF course his playing was richly enjoy
ed, and he was called back twice, seem
ingly himself to enjoy the distinction
accorded him. His Alpine echo horn
was something new and was appreciat-
ed as was also the trumpet salute. In
several of his selections two or three
national airs were in evidence and the
patriotism of that audience at once as
serted itself as was also the case when
the American flag was displayed from
the trumpet.
One OF the best numbers was the vio-
lin and cello duet by Mr.. Lund and Mr..
Blodeck. 1t was capable of fine har-
mony and musical effects which were
richly brought out by the artists. Mrs
Gumaer gave two contralto solos and
she was we'll received. Her voice is
full of melody and music and shows a
fine cultivation.
The concert from beginning to end
was one grand union of music and har-
mony and it was with some regret that
the audience arose to go at the conclus-
ion of the last number.
Mr.. Gale is entitled to the thanks of
the community for having provided
such splendid course during the win
ter at a moderate price and the encour-
agement he received in the way of at
tendance will probably induce him to
take the matter up again next year.
The Mozarts left for Yankton Friday
and in two weeks will close the season,
except for few summer engagements,
and return to New York.