The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-24

mems voices is. perhaps, the finest or
ganization of its kind under a womans 8
baton. Miss Freeman possesses most
fiatterlng testimonials from Georges
Sbriglia. of Paris, and from Royal Pro-
fessor julius Hey. the renowned Berlin
Herr Wolff, of Berlin. and Marchot, OF
Brussels, praise her unusual ability as a
composer. and songs choruses, genre
music for violin and piano prove her
originality and gift of melody. Miss
F,reeman's concert experience covers
America and Europe. and her repertory
comprises not only tho classics but the
best of recent compositions"
The Studio club, which was organized
by Miss Freeman five years ago and has
since been exclusively under her direc-
tion and instruction, comprises many Of
the finest voices in the city, such as Mrs
Edith Heckel, Mrs. G. B. Uthman, Miss
Edith Martin, Miss Elsie Powell and
others we'll known to both musicians and
the public The singing of the club
made such an impression upon Mr.
Francis Fischer Powers, the famous ar
tist and teacher, that he has engaged
Miss Freeman to teach and conduct a
large chorus, composed of his pupils at
his New York studios next season. The
club has the assistance of a most charm
ing artist in Mr.. Percy Hemns. bass at
whose beautiful voice and pleasing per-
sonality have made name and fame for
him in the metropolis. Miss Julia c. AL
len will also appear in solo work, and
a number of her pupils will play obiga-
tos to the choruses. Miss Charlotte
Blackman, whose ability as a pianist
needs no comment, will accompany both
soloists and chorus.
A Song of Four Seasons Leonard Selby
Studio Club.
ICh Grolle Nicht .Schumann
DE Lotus Blume .Scnumann
Had a Horse .......................K Korbay
Mr.. Percy Hemns.
Inc snow OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. EISar
Studio Club.
My Snowy Breasted Pearl. Old English
The Pretty, Pretty Creature. Old English
Mr.. Hemns.
Old Folks at Home .......... Foster-Root
Studio Club.
Introduction and Polonaise. .Vicutemps
Miss Julia Clapp Allen.
Nocturne .......................... Denza
In Spring ......................... Well
Studio Club.
Edward NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Lowe
Mr.. Hemns.
The Cigarette Girls Chorus. .Bizet
Studio Club.
1t Is with great pleasure that the an
nouncement is made of the artists re-
cital to he given by Miss Grace Spen-
Ger in connection with the fifteenth SYM
phony concert of the Scranton SYM
phony orchestra at the Lyceum, Monday
evening. June o. The Symphony orches-
ira, Prof Theodore Hemberger. conduc-
tor. Is very dear to the hearts Of Scran-
ton people. The concerts of this organ
ization have been the most distinctly ar
tistic successes and have brought to the
ptt oh tod toll
sion will, however. be notable for the
reason that Miss Grace Spencer will be
the solost. Few local singers have such
n claim on the public as Miss Spencer.
For the past four years her lovely voice
and her brilliant dramatic talent have
heen freely given to aid charities and
church societies and various entertain
mand. She has been the most gracious
of young women and this is the first OPP
portunity that her friends have had to
show their appreciation. She has de-
lighted them as Carmen" and thrilled
them in the role of "Lenora." Indeed.
her versatility has really rendered her
services Indispensable In all large enter
tainment where musical features were
pre-eminent. She deserves much recog-
milton on this occasion and will doubt
less receive It, She has studied with
Madame Timberman-Ra Randolph for some
time, and Is a great credit to her
teacher.
\ Il II
Mr.. Reeve Jones, the well-known
pianist has just received an offer from
Blausus g. Sons, piano manufacturers.
of Philadelphia. to appear at a series of
recitals to be given at their immense
sales-rooms next fall. Mr.. Jones has not
appeared in concert for some time past,
owing to a sprain which affected one Of
his wrists, but has now entirely recov-
cred and will doubtless accept the offer
of the Philadelphia firm, and will also
be heard In concert often during the
coming season. Mr.. Jones next appear
ance will be made at the National els
teddfod concerts In this city, at which
he will be solo pianist.
II II H
The two pianoforte recitals by Mr..
Pennington, director of the Conservatory.
announced for May 27 and June 8 In
Guernsey hall. have been merged into
one and this will be given In ST. Luke's
Parish house auditorium, Tuesday even
ing, June 3. Mr. Pennington Will be as