The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-01
LAST NIGHTS CONCERT.

brilliant assemblage was present at last
nights concert at the Lyceum. The local inter
est, aside from the musical enthusiasm, was in
tensiiied because it marked the debut of a
young woman of whom Scranton has reason tc
be proud. as we'll as the second visit of the
greatest contrato on the stage today. Anotle,
most significant feature was the prominent place
| on the programme occupied by a local leader
of orchestra with his own quartette
Last nights. the climax of the series of con.
| ccrts arranged by Fred &. Hand, was made bril-.
| liant bv the most elaborate stage setting ever
arranged for Il musical event here. Quantities Of
palms artstically grouped, and blazing designs
OF electric lights heightened the general effect.
The flag of the Union duped the upper scenes
and was fanked by another across the balcony.
The boxes were all filed and the house pre-.
sented gala appearance as the ball guests were
| out in evening attire. Among box and loge
holders who entertained parties were: Mrs.
| Thomas Dickson. Mrs. Timberman Randolph 1T.
Rev. Bishop Hoban, Marcus Smith, Of Wilkes.
Barre; G. D. Simpson, NJ. !. Horn, Chas. Rob.
| inson, 4. H. Watkins, NJ. j. Hcalcy, C. G.
| Boland II. C. Wills, Charles Scl,adt and A. j.
! Casey.
Madame Scllmann IIcink is tired with the
| long season and its hard work. but nothing dns
the glorious radiance Of that voice with its
heights and its depths that lumine the soul OF
the listener and alternately lead it into the
gotten sorrows hide.
She is so noble Of mien, so sunny Of face!
II she sang in Chinese still tie notes would touch
| orr hearts and we should know that she sang Of
love and sadness and mirh and tenderness and
the emotions that are the dearest and the sad.
dcst in life But her German is delightful and
her English is charming.
Her opening number, the recitativC and aria
from Bruch's "Odysseus" gave scope for her
phenomenal range and dramatic power. The
climax where her wonderful lower tones in their
richness were heard at their best was thrilling
indeed. AS an encore she gave in English the
superb aria from ''St. Paul" and the timbre Of
her voice seemed admirably suited to the sacred
theme.
The group Of Schubert songs were perhaps The
most attractive from popular point OF view.
The pure lyric quality of Madame schumann-
lIenk's voice was strikingly felt in "Die All.
macht," and in the orditi ''Bolero," the grace
and sprightliness and the oriental temperament
were prominent III contrast. Most OF all the soul
Of this woman is felt by her listeners.
Miss Glare Horan received an ovation when
she came out escorted by Mr.. Hand. She did
not disappoint the multitude OF friends who were
so proud of their young townswoman. She has
The true Leschetzsky touch with an individuality
of her own, which is pleasing study to the
listener. Most Of all Miss IIoran is brilliant to
degree. As has been said she should be very
successful in recItals in America, where brllilner
is so much OF cult. She has the imagi" :
temperament, the graccs Of mind and ph. =f..5=1
which go far TO assist ambition and beyond ~
she has The restless, unwearyng cnergy-that ei\
crgy which spurs its possessor and or, ind
without which talent is a fragile hope. !
Miss 1loran played the Chopin Ballade in C>f'
minor with brilliancc which was like eieam
ing river in the swift current. She seems to
breathe the Chopin atmosphere, and at times her
Interpretation of the theme in its sad little
minor chords contained more of the weird poetry
which we recognize as Chopnesque than is often
heard TO recognize. AS an she gave the
Etudc in q fiat major.
In the little group beginning with the lovely
mniat OF Schubert, she displayed much rcrsa.
tility. Particularly fascinating the Tschai-
kowsky song without words where her intelii-
gence and taste were rrc'eminent The beautiful
internezzo Of Leschetizsky was played con amore
and she threw rare color and expression into its
rendering. As an encore she played brilliantly,
and with a refinement Of view and understanding
"Papillons," by Grcg. She has studied four
years with I.eschcizsky, and with that great mas.
ter's verdict that she has a great career the
world will surely agree.
Professor llemberger came in for resounding
applause and enthusiasm on both sides of the
footliShts. ''Ah, hut lie is an artist! ex.
claimed Madame Schumann lIeink behind the
compacently remarked the people in
the audience "IIe knows how to do it," and he
does know. 1t is a pity that Scranton in general
could not have heard all the pleasant things
which the famous out oi town artists were say
ing of Prof. Ilemberger, and how they marvell ID
that he should stay here. II may surprise many
to know that he played that superb solo without
n rehearsal az Mr.. Luckstonc arrived too late |
The great accompanist-perhaps the greatest OF
his times-waS delighted with the yolnst's |
work. 1t is something seldom attempted by any
hut the masters. The way it was played last |
night by our own Theodore IIenhergcr was !
triumph OF art and feeling. Who will forget that |
Adagio movement? Who ever saw more charm |
ing bowing than in the vivid wonderful finale?
The work of the lembergcr quartettc was line. |
Well balanced, confident, gracefully modest in |
their work. they played as one person plays The |
number was notably good and those
from Glazounow wcrc unique and cyIuistcly fin.
shcd in conception.