The Portland daily press., 1899-02-18
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
MISS WHITES SONG RECITAL.

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Kotzschmar hall was well filed with
musical people last evening on the occa-
sion of Miss villa Whitney Whites song
recital. The stage was Handsomely
draped and flowers lent their beauty 70
the decorations. Miss White received
most cordial welcome. Her pro
gramme was divided into two parts the
first devoted to "Songs of the Beautitui
Magelone," the poems by Ludwig iieok,
and music by Johannes Brahms; the
second to s'Eliland'' "a song OF Chem
see), a cyclus of ten songs by Alexander
Won Felitz, poems by Karl stieler' Tho
song subjects on the programme We're
all printed in German
Miss White has very agreeaoie stage
,,resence Her voice is musicai natur-
ally. and she recited the Stories intro
d,c;ng and illustrating the songs, with
much taste, albeit at times she was not
o,,,te ne smooth and direct in the telling
"a ono could wish. As for her singing II
Is rarely one listens to concert singer
with so beautiful a meZzo soprano, SO
carefully and thoroughly trained. 1t is
an object lesson to hear Miss White
sing 1t is evident that she has studied
most persistently and conscientiously,
that she possesses high order of intel
Iigence and fully appreciates tho COM
posers that she illustrates. Precision
and order show conspicuous in all her
work as well as deep reverence and ten
derness. She sang the various love
songs with immense expression, ana her
AUDIENCES appreciation was shown oy
their hearty applause.
Its a pretty large contract for any one
singer to take, that of occupying a
whole evening in a style OF music that
has much sameness. We cannot say
that we enjoy that sort of thing, no
matter how beautiful the voice or now
perfect the method. But others door
IT is the fad to think they do-and II
they get the value out of the entertain
ment they should it isn't bad faa.
Mr.. Arthur Hyde added much to MISS
Whites success by his beautiful accom-
paniments. He is singularly happy on
such occasions.
KATHARINE RoBER.
Two very large audiences patronized
the Jefferson at the matinee ana evening
performances yesterday, the Great Dia'
mond Robbery being repeated at the
former and "Bob, or the Little Rebel. -
given at night. In the latter play, one
of Lotta's favorites, Miss Rober is seen
at her best au she WAS warmly received
and heartily applauded Her support was
AS satisfactory as usual. The specialities
were conducive of much applause.
Today the last two performances will
be given: 'She Couldn't Marry Three"
at the matinee, and THE Bachelors
Three Twins in the evening.
BURRILL COMPANY.
The Portland theatre held two good
sized audiences yesterday which witnessed
the production of "Old Glory" and rip
Van Wrinkle" by the Burrill Comedy
company. The latter play proved to be
one Of the most entertaining and artistic
yet given by this very good repertoire
company and Mr.. Burrill in the title role
scored big success. The cast was ade-
uuately filled and the piece was well
staged. rip Van Wrinkle will be repeat
ed at today's matinee and in the evening
Tuesday night great success Saved by
the Sea" will close the engagement.
GRAHAM'S COLORED STAR SPECI.
Atty COMPANY.
Manager Graham of the Graham Genu
Inc Southern Specialty Co., which made
such great success artistically and finan-
cially last season, has made complete
change in the organization and perform
ance of his company. He made special
and successful Efforts last year to repro