The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1899-06-03
O. T. O.-eRASD CONCERT.

O. T. O.-eRAHD CONCERT.
Monday evening, May 18th, L~sxington's
beautiful opera house was we'll nlled with
an appreciative audience, the occasion
being the final concert OF the present
session Of Central Female College. The
series Of delightful recitals given during
the session, under the direction OF Prof.
Conrad, the able musical director, and
his efficient assistants, had prepared the
audience for q musical fsast-an snticipa.
ton fully realized, for no music lover
went away hungry, we are sure.
The programme was opened by the
well-knoWn,i inspiring wedding March,"
from Mendslssohn's "summer Nights
Dream" given by two pianos, Mr.. Conrad
aod Miss Lescher at FIRST piano, Misses
Orr and Biggs at second piano. This
selection was exesllsntly rendered with
spirit and precision, the rythm being
perfect.
A double vocal number, by Miss Mayer,
followed this. Her rich contralto voice
brought out we'll the tender pathos Of
Kate vAnnah's Goodbye Sweet Day."
and was equally beautiful in Dreams"
one of strelezki's most exquisite songs,
with violin obligato. Miss OldhAm's
tasteful piano accompaniment TO these
songs paved the way for her more
difficult task OF rendering the first
movement OF Beethoveh's C>-certo 10 G
major; . task most srtisticslly accom-
pllshed, especially In regard TO the
dslicacy and graceiulnsss of the numerous
double trills and cadenzas. The reputa-
ton for proficiency gained by Miss Old
ham nj her graduation recital q few
weeks since, was we'll maintained by her
work on this occasion.
The two readings on the programme
were given by Miss Todhunter, who's
voice IL Of exquisite sweetness aud
cleaTness, her enunciation being faultless.
Her natural, graceful msuner and ges-
lures were well suited TO the selection
"Pauline Paylovna," BY Aldrich. q sslec-
ton Of rare beauty and sweetness. Yet
she wa quite a. natural and charming In
her second number, "Who Broke Up de
Asetin'," when she completely captured
her ~audisnce, who demanded an encore,
but received only q bow with the sweetest
OF smiles.
The Seventh Violin Concerto OF De-
Berlot, two movements Of which were
played BY Misu Shacklsford, and the A
minor Concerto Of Rhode, by Miss Biggs
were both well rendered. Miss Shackls.
ford's playing ives particularly good in
the allegro movement. Miss Biggs played
as though she and her violin were the
dearest OF friends.
Misc Ramsay's vocal number was sixth
on the programme. The difficult
"Berceuse" Of GODDARD was sung effectively
BY her, with violin obligato. In her
second number, "Gavotte," from Mas
senet's "Manou," the hsxibility Of her
sweet, round mezEo-soprano voice was
well displayed.
The ninth number on the programme
was thoroughly enjoyed. The three
selections, MAY Morning" by Denzs,
"Loys Ne II | Live" by Foots, and
"spring Song" by Well, were all bright
SUI me'' 'ui.ea W ehn'oi' ,ne p'rd'i'ke
quality OF Miss Bradley's clear soprano
voice. Her animated manner and dis
hnc' snunoia'lon sre exceedingly praise
worthy.
Following MISS bradley's songs came
""" I'iss cnaim'ng rendit'on OF the
Anoante and Allegro movements OF
Sisndelssohn's famous u Minor Concerto,
. composition faithfully rejecting the
spirit OF the happy light hearted COM
poser miss E''ie's playing was soulful
ano animated and elected hearty aud
"sii-merited applause 10 the accom-
pan'ment' oitns vocal numbers Of Misses
RAMSAY ana Bradley Miss Estls eIhib-
'1eo mArkeo skill a. an accompanied.
ine evenings programme closed with 4
oouole quartet oesten's "lnvitAtion to
tne Dance" oy Kisses Andrews. Este,
renn' ramsay Lamar, Oldham, Vest aud
msyer. 30 well balanced were the parts,
20 oeautiiaiiV did the voices blend, that
this number was received with great
sI'hpslasm, and at It's close no one OF
the audieno rose bit begged Tor AZ
encore which was granted, the song
oelng repeated sven more effectively than
AtIts n's' tsno''ion'
NC nave netsIOiofe mentioned the high
sop'Ano o' HiiSs Andrews but we have
never nsara nsr sing quite a. well a. she
u'u On 'ni' ocOAsion' And THIS Is the
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