The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1901-06-29
WTLLMAN
RECITAL


ment was given last Thursday evening
at the studio in the First National bank
building, by the pupils ia the piano
class OF Eta Anders Willman as repre-
sentative for Chicago. The studio was
nicely decorated and arranged for the
evening. The audience, which filled to
oyerfiowing the spacious recital hall,
was com posed of friends and acquain-
tences Of the pupils and some prominent
musicians. Although the recital was
informal in its nature, the program
rendered was, probably, the best ever
given by the class in point of contain
ing SO many numbers that met
with favor from both the mu-
sician and the listener, and in
point OF q creditable per-
| iormance. Souvenir programs an
nounced the ten numbers. The opening
number was the bright and refreshing
"Impromptu Valse" by Raft, executed
in quartet by Misses Beckner aud Hub
bard and Frank Churchill and Harry
Guild. 1t was we'll given, and fitting
number TO introduce the selections
| following.
This number was followed by a we'll
selected duet by Frank Willman, Jr.,
and his teacher, taken from Diabeli's 8
"Allenrette," and two selections fiom
Henry Schwing, by Master Willman.
This Juvenile pianist alrea iy shows some
of the enviable characteristic Of his
teacher, in his clear, firm and expressive
touch aud manner OF playing.
Althea MOores followed in three mum.
bers "Hochzeltsmarch" Mendelssohn I;
"Sonatina "-Kulau "Nocturne" Meyer
Oberlsben. Miss Moores was certainly
very deft in her execution of the sonatina,
embracing rapid and intricate technique,
coupled with clear and marked expires
sion. Memberships march excited
wonderment as to how 80 young an ar.
tist could give such finished perfOr-
nance, and certainly awoke pleasant
mem ories for some and anticipations for
others. Her rendition of the Meyer
Nocturne was dainty bit OF finger and
pedal work which would have done
credit to one much older in years and
experience.
In the BOAT Song,"- "-Reinhold, Marie
Hofer, grscefully sustained her reputa.
ton as young rising pianist, and was a
credit TO her class in her well.executed
waltz by Chopin, adapted to
young artists. Miss Hoier and
Miss Moores we're each preGen.
ted with beautiful bouquet of
choice flowers in token OF their
creditable efforts.
Miss Cora Talkington in Mertz's |
Dances Espagnoles" did herself justice |
and received hearty cheer from the audi
ence in recognition of her proficiency. |
The bright selection was we'll presented
and its characteristic nature interpreted |
with finish. Misses Hubbard and Beck
ner gave "PolacGa Brilliant Weber, |
for two pibnos, in apleaslng style, in
Producing the second part OF the pro-
gram.
1t would be quite in order to mention
the arrangement of this program, such |
as TO satisfy the listener both IN execu
tion and succession Of keys which gave |
variety without the usual sudden Jump |
from one key 10 another 80 foreign as 10 |
startle the listener. The successive |
of the keys represented |
in the different selections, each of which |
showed melodic as we'll as rich har-
monic qualities. In no one number so
we'll defined perhaps as in Large Ap-
beethoven, played by
Frederick X. Waters. To the musician
his is ever one OF the chosen numbers,
or it's maturity and dignity OF thought
n tematic treatment is pronounced in
,very measure, and holds the attention
intil the last note is struck. Mr.. Waters
showed familiarity, not only with the
technical difficulties of this number,
Dut musicianly conception OF the
,om poser, which he thoroughly under.
stands how 10 impart TO others. LitZ's
: 'Hongroise. " bearing the heunmistakable
,haracte OF the composer, in fewer
measures than that versatile writer
usually chose, was equally well played.
of such highly contrasting
'tyle 10 the Large movement.
In Rubinstein's "Melody in F." L
Frank Churchill showed an intense
ceiling, for his rendition was
rue TO the intention of the
composer and he certainly displayed
rue con ception. In a "Nocturne,"-
'ausig he also gave evidence Of true
spirit which was noticeable for I
orrect execution.
Henry Guild in Wollehaupts "Grand
iarche," that ever popular and stirring
aelody, was we'll received by a pleased !
udience. Mr.. Guild shows good re-
uitn iOf MS year Work ana 6hOulu Ieel
roud OF his success. To the we'll and
ayorably known, Miss Nettie L.. Beckner,
sll the privilege OF closing this program
4 three numbers: "Scherzo," DeKon-
lki;" Reyerie (lefthand) Ravina
Nalse Brilliant" Moskowski. With
or usual finish she gave these three
umbers good Interpretation and execu-
on. The audience was delighted TO
ear her, and expressed appreciation in
pplause.
This recital closes the work for the
lmmer. Glasses have already been
)rmed for summer work, which will
egin at once. Professor Scott, OF Chi.
ago, the head OF the Institute expressed
10 regret at not being able TO be- pre- cent
ais year, and has highly complimented
he representative for Oregon, Mrs. 4
Villain, on the fine showing made in a
ls term reports forwarded 10 the head B
flee. n
Miss Wright's Poems i