The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1899-07-01
AN ARTISTIC RECITAL.
Kieh Program Rendered BY Mrs. Eta
Anders-Willman's school.

last evening by one Of the finest
audiences Of people that has appeared
in that building this season. The oc-
casion was the second annual CON-
mencement Of the Interstate conser-
vatOry Of music under the management
Of Mrs. Eta Anders- whitman. The
stage setting consisted of four magni-
fcent new pianos, including one opera
grand. The program, although con-
fined TO piano music, proved most en-.
tertaining, and was carried out with a
precision and finish which indicated q
master hand in charge. The numbers
consisted oi solos. duets, quartets and
sixteen-hand work, ranging from the
simplest compositions played by begin
ners to the most intricate and beauti.
ful Of classical productions.
Il would be folly for the reporter to
attempt a criticism Of the work done by
the different young people who took
part, for reason Of incompetency. How
ever, he feels justified in saying that as
whole the evenings program was
a harmonious production, eyincing great
skill individually and collectively. Prob
ably the highest compliment possible,
was paid the performers by the audi
cnce in the enthusiastic applause
showered upon each and all. The
wonderfully pleasing qualities Of the
entire work were something unusual in
a formal program of the kind. Where
monotony might have been expected the
keenest enjoyment was evinced on the
part OF the audience. There was mani
tested a wonderful freedom from the
mechanical and studied effects so com
mon among students and amateurs, and
in their place was noticeable a remark
able ease and grace combined with a
rare technique and assurance that was
comfort 10 the audience as well as the
performers. The great freedom with
which the entire work Of the evening
was done, whether due 10 the system OF
tina conservatory or the individual ef.
forts Of Mrs. Whitman, could not but be
noticeable 10 every one present. As this
II one Of the most essential qualities Of
great artist in whatever field, il would
not be- surprising II that Salem audience
last evening sat in the presence Of some
future celebrity Of whom the world will
some day be justly proud
Prof +. II. Scott, president OF the
Inter State system, was introduced by
Mrs. Willman and briefly reviewed the
work and objects Of that institution.
lie also conferred the diploma OF pro-
ficiency upon Miss Nettie Beckner, who
graduated with honors. Mr.. Scott gave
"a little outline Of the work being done
10y their conservatory, stating that they
had 100 branch studios in the west SIM
liar 10 the one at Salem, all working
under one plan and one management,
thus insuring standing and recognition
10 all graduates in any part of the coun-
try. DIR. Scott pronounced the
Salem branch one OF the three best in
the chain Of schools, those three being
Ogden, Grand Island and Salem. lie
spoke in the highest terms OF Mrs.
Willman's work, and claimed that Tor
artistic conception of their work the
program as rendered was one of the
very best lac had heard. The speaker
voiced the feelings oi the audience in
these remarks az well as in the high
compliment paid the graduate OF the
evening, who for one 80 young threw an
unusual flavor into her rendtions.
While the work Of the pupils made no
pretense to being out OF the ordinary, the
appreciation with which il was received
certainly stamps it as OF a high order,
and reflects the highest credit upon
teacher and students.
The program Of the evening was given
below;
PART |.
Quartette, Rakoczy Marsch .......L List
Grace Savage, Mrs. Otto krausse,
Mrs. +. r. Anson, Mrs. +. NJ.
SOrber.
Solo, "Silver fishes in the lake.. Hol.
lander ...,......,.. Marie Hofer
SOLO. 49,. .,.... ...... Hollander
a. Fairy tale"
b. "Marchedudrapean"
c. Birds in the woods"
Althea Moores.
Solo, Halcyon DAYS ........ ....... Seiss
Cora Talkington.
Duett, "Rondo Brilliante" ....... Mohr|
Alta Hendricks, Grace Savage.
Solo ..,.. ..,, . ..,,.,. Beethoven
a. Allegretto op 10, Noe.
b. Presto
Claudia Childers.
Solo Martha" ........ sydney Smith
Alta Hendricks.
Solo, Concert March. .... Hollander
Mae Boise.
Solo, "Alice where art thou Ascher
Grace Savage.
PART n.
Duet, Jubel Overture. Won Wehber
Miss Bcckner, Miss Hubbard,
Solo, Concert Study ........ .Goldbeck |
Fred r. Waters.
solo. Bal POudre. 80, Raiaeel JOseffy |
Bertha Hubbard
Solo, "A. Noctrune, John Field, y. Faust |
Nalse, Gounod, Il, "Feuer Zau-
her magic fire, scene from
Walkine, Richard Wagner,
Nettie l.. Beckuer.
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