The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-29
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The fifth and closing recital of this seasons
brilliant series given by the pupils of the South
worth studios under the direction of the faculty
took place last evening at the Powell musc
rooms. On this occasion the programme, with the
exception of two vocal numbers, was devoted to
Mr.. Southworths pupils; those OF the others have
been allotted chiefly to the voice and violin
students of the Misses Freeman and Allen, as
noted in our mention of each recital
The opening number last evening was the last
movement of Bcethoven's Moonlight Sonata
played by Mr. Norman Pitcher with fine express
sion and technique. The liquid tones of the in
strtlmcnt the ability 10 evoke which is so char
acteristic of all Of Mr. Southworth's pupils, vas
noticeable from the beginning to end of this
favorte composition OF Bcethovcn's with all mrsic
lovers. Miss Leila Woodrufs performance OF a
"Mcody," by Ernest Ford, Miss Edna Sancton's
rendering Of two charming "Rustic Dances" ty
Cowen." and Miss Florence Klne's playing OF a
"Tarantelle," by Silas were especially marked
by clfarneSs Of musical conception, sympathy
with the chosen composer shown by tho ever
varying expression with which each thought ON.
bodied In the composition was brought out. The
"volksed' and "Impromptu' played as duet
by Miss Laura Medrum and Mr.. Norman Pitcher
was no less satisfactory. Misses Gutcllc Harris.
Celia Rink Trystinc Morris, Anna Ross. Mary
displayed fine perception of the music assigned
them and power of execution most gratifying
to their instructor and pleasing to the audience,
which was profoundly attentive and enthusiastic
in approval.
Miss Nina Frank. one of Miss Frccmans pupils,
was the vocalist of the evening. She is the pos
SCISSOR Of n rich, clear, musical soprano voice
and rare Gift Of expression for young.
Early in the evening she sang Rogers dainty
.,In ,l,,
formance she was heard in Joseph II. Adams
"rhe Man of Sorrows" This was sung by her
with deep and lcvercnia feeling thrown into
every passage of the tender and touching music.
The evening was fitting close to the delightful
series.
Another yearly mile stone in its history was
marked by the Conservatory Of Music of this
city last night in its final recital of the school
year in st. Lukc's Parish House auditorium. For
i've wears the Conservatory has been before the
public of Scranton, and Scranton has shown its
increasing confidence in the institution by accord
ing to it during the past year the largest patron
age in its history. And not only that, but the
interest in the school and its work is widening
every day. The reason for this is not far to seek.
The push and wde.awakC spirit of the Conserya.
toiy's director, united with conservatism and
almost religious reverence for his art, are quail.
ties which the public appreciate. 10 say that
the Conservatory has cXcrted deep and ever
active influence upon the musical life of Scranton
during the past five years is to say what every
one acquainted with the facts can substantiatc.
1t is no secret that the Facltcn Panofortc school
of Boston, has had no small influence in shaping
the Conservatory's policy. This is shown in its
contnng itself to a speciality and making of it
a notable success. We refer to pianoforte instruC-
tion. During the past year the Conservatory has
given ten public pianofOite recitals, most Of
which were in the Parish HOUSE, now recognized
the recital hall OF the school. These rccitas
were pervaded with an eagerncss to excel and
''cass spirit"-thc ear-mark Of all school life
and the results everybody knows who reads the
paper. The visit and piano recital by Mr.. Carl
faeltcn, the originator Of the system used by
the Conservatory. brought to the attention of the
public an artist who ranks with the greatest.
In conclusion The Tribune offers Prof. Pcnning.
ton and his able corps Of instructors its best
wishes for the coming year
Il Il Il
"Thc Ribbon She Worc'' is the title OF song
and chorus by George NJ. Nickcrs, Just issued
by the Parkyiew Publishing company, of Phila.
dclphia The theme appears to he of the class
that have achieved popularity Of late. 1t hinges
upon n piece Of ribbon which no doubt has an
odor of hair oil lingering about it. The chorus
is as follows:
Love from hero eyes is bcaming
She is pure and fair.
I'll keep this bit of ribbon till INC meet
Because know she wore it in her hair.
Although slightly tangled in the eyes of an cx.
pert upon the measure Of poetic feet the sept.
ment seems of popular vein, and the music ac.
companying, while somewhat ''rcmnscent," is
not so bad. 'lhc Ribbon She Worc," rendered
in music hal voice, with tho soft pedal on the
oboe stop, ought TO make "A hit,
The celebrated New York 'cclli,t, Madame
Flame Van Den Ilcnic, who appeared here recently
in concerts with such great success will JON
Mr. lhice's string uuaitcttc, which has accept.
cd an engagement for the summer at the Ale.
ghcny hotel, at Goshen, Va. The other two
members Of the Qlartcttc, Albert !. Moses viola,
and Edmund Thielc. second violin, are two
promising students who have devoted many years
to their instruments and will ably fill their po'
sitions, This organization, under such an cN-
perCnccd quartcttc leader as Mr. Ihclc, wh1
has been "A member Of the Beethoven quartcttc for
twelve years, and for several years member of
the celebrated Mcndelssohn Guartcttc OF boston,
and the Philharmonic quartcttc Of Buffalo, will
no doubt give utmost satisfaction, The genial
manager OF the hotel, !. Is. Wood, himself mu.
sician Of no mean ability, desires the music to
be OF the highest order.
"FIorodora," at the New York Casino. has long
lett the double century and half past behind
and will easily pass under the 300 wire before
many weeks. The management believe it will STE
its four hundredth performance at the Casino.
The success of "Forodora" is due almost entirely
to the tuncful music from the Young English
composer Leslie Stuart. whose delightful mclo'
dies are a relief after the seasons Of dreary writ
ten to order. while youwait stuff that has hecn
forced upon the public by managers who believe
that Victor Herbert and Ludwig Highlander are
the only real composers on earth.
The following musical selections will he rem
dered at the evening service III the Second Pres
byterian church;
Quartettc, "How sweet the Name OF Jesus
Sounds ..,.,.,..... .,..,.,.,'''''.J .Johnstohe
Misses Black and Garsgan, MesSrs
Gippel and Morgan
Offcrtory-Trio, "Thy Viii BE Done" Schneider
Misses Black and Gardgan and MIR. Morgan.
Organ Postlude ....,.....,..,,,,.,..,,.,G ,Guilmaht
Mr. j. NJ. Chance, Organist and Director
"The Strollers" George W. Lcderer's summer
production, is on at the knCkelbocker theatcr, in
which Francis Wilson is featured. The play Is
described as a "musical drolcry," hut the opin.
ions of critics are So much at ysriance that its
worth can scarcely be judged at this early date,
It is said that MIR, Wilson was induced TO ap'
pear IN the play because it contains part simi.