The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-12-08
HAD MUSICAL FEAST
ST. PAUL HEARD SOME OF THE
WORLDS GREATEST ARTISTS
LAST WEEK
'sMEssIAH' TO BE GIVEN SOON
Efforts of Schubert Club and ST.
Paul Choral Club to Awaken
Musical Interest begin
to Bear Fruit.

st. Paul music lovers have been almost
surfeited during the past week with the
The Nerdica concert of Tuesday night.
the Shawe-Jo hnson recital of Wednesday
night and the Bloomfield Zeisler engage
fnent Of Thursday evening seem almost
a plethora of riches to crowd into one
short week Not that the Nordica pro-
gramme was stimulating to an unusual
degree. On the contrary, indeed! In
fact, 1t was not expected to be that, for
Nordfca set out this season to give sew
se1ity. popular concerts and so far she
has not seen fit to depart from this de-
cision. But the concert was enjoyable,
for all that, even if one is compelled, in
summing UP the enjoyable things about
it, to place the prima donna's inspiring
stage presence, her gorgeous gown, her
irresistible smile before her voice. This
is undoubtedly a result of Nordica's own
choosing and the large houses that have
greeted her have testified to her financial
wisdom, at least.
The BloomfeldeZ eisler recital was of
different character. II Toasted the mind,
not the eyes. And, apropos of this con-
cert, feature worthy of comment was
a large portion of the audience. Their
presence was proof of the success of
the Schubert club management in or
ganizing a student section Of the club.
Those who have the best interests Of
the city at heart, and especially the mu-
steal interest of the city, realize that in
encouraging the study of the best music
among young girls firm foundation is
being laid for a broader musical culture
than Is at present enjoyed by the city.
1t must always be q question in the
minds Of many people just what consti-
tutes the broadcast musical culture. This
question was brought foreibly to the
mind of the writer at the Bloomfield
Zeisler concert the other evening. Not
far from her were seated three young
women. Alert. eager, we'll groomed,
typically American, they were all three
essentially modern products. Their re-
marks showed that they understood
music. Doubtless, In their own peculiar
way, they appreciated It, also. But it
was 1amentable fact that not one of the
marvellous pictures painted by Zeisler
succeeded In drawing any expression OF
real feeling OF their aggressively alert
faces. Not outwardly did they offend,
however, until the pianist began the
Chopin funeral march. With salert atten-
ton they listened to the solemn chords
that mark the passing Of the funeral
train. Then, when there slipped out from
under the pianist's fingers that exquisite
ly sad melody that seems to voice the
passionate grief Of all mourners, the old
est and most alert looking Of the group
leaned over and remarked In a very
audible tone, "She Is taking that at a.
very rapid tempo, don't you think?"
The question was argued pro and con
while the march walled on-its marvellous
beauty quite wasted on three listeners at
least. The incident was the more pro-
voking because of the undoubted intel
ligence possessed by all three Of the
group.
The Shawe-J Johnson recital given
Wednesday evening at the Aberdeen, pos
sesseo the virtue Of originality as we'll
as many others besides, for never before
has this particular form of entertain-
ment been given in st. Paul. Mr.. Shave
was especially happy In his choice OF
songs. for none was "out Of tune with
the evenings entertainment. 1t is UNDER
stood that this series Of entertainments
will be Mr. Shawe's only appearance in
concert work this season.
The chief musical event of the week
will be the singing by the St. Paul Choral
CluD OF the MESSIAH, IueSQdy hight
at the Peoples church. Everything
points to the artistic and financial Sue
cess of this concert. Prof. Normington's
success last year in obtaining from prac-
tically raw material the excellent results
shown at the three concerts given, prom
Uses unusual things for the concert this
week. The out of town artists are not
strangers to st. Paul audience. The
excellence Of tieir work is well known.
In every city Of any size in this country
it Is the custom Of the choral societies
to present the oratorio Messiah at
Christmas time The st. Paul Choral
club has followed this custom. The beau
tiful music holds a Christmas message
for everyone, and, with solos and CHOIR
uses well presented, as they undou %tedly
will be Tuesday night, those who listen
will not only enjoy musical treat Of
the highest order, but they will hear as
well a more powerful Christmas sermon
than it is possible for any man to preach.
lne following partial list Of associate
members will sho what the Choral club
has the interested support of st. Paups
most prominent citizens:
D Moves Fl Smith