Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1902-09-10
MUSICAL FESTIVAL
TO BE HELD AT BANGOR OCT.
2, 3 AND 4.
FINE ARRAY OF ARTIsTs-FIvE CON-
cERTs-THE PROGRAMME FOR THE
FIVE CONCERTS.

THE AMERICAN has received from Di-
rector William II. Chapman, the pro-
gramme for the Ave great concerts which
compose the festival series In Bangor and
Portland. These concerts are to be given
In Bangor on Oct. 2, and 4, and In Port
land on Oct. 8, z and s. As usual they
present fine array OF artists, some mag
nificent choral effects and great orchestral
works, all OF which no doubt will be real
lied and enjoyed by large audiences.
Both Portland and Bangor are given
over for the time to the full enjoyment Of
the annual event, which, MIR. Chapman
says, Is growing in public favor, and ID
better patronized each successive season.
The Influence of these music festivals IL
far reaching and most helpful, and its sdu-
cational advantages are now being appre-
cisted by old and young. Mr.. Chapman
brings to Bangor this year an almost en-
tirely new galaxy Of stars.
Among them are two favorite baritones
whose places no one can fll--Campansri
and Miles, and Bangor, In fact all eastern
Maine, will also welcome the charming
artist, Madame Bouton, who made her
first appearance In Maine last season,
proving then her rare ability Is con-
tralto soloist.
The star prims donna, Mary Howe, has
not been heard with orchestra since she
sang in Bangor as q girl, some ten years
ago. She has been singing IN Europe ever
since, and her success abroad both In
opera and concert ranks, 1t Is stated, with
the greatest American prima donnss.
Her beauty is unequailed on any stage.
Her fascinating and winning manners
will surely attract, while her beautiful,
flexible and magnificently trained colora-
ture voice captivates all who listen. Mr..
Chapman Is delig hted to have Miss Howe
make her tirst appearance at these festivals
as she is sure, he says, to be the coming
star, and to achieve great success this
cities Of America.
The debut of the new artist, Ellison
[ Van Hoose, Is looked forward to with
much anticipation, as he has been much
advertised, and won great success In
Worcester last year. Madame Shanna
Cumming also will be remembered as the
soprano who took Madsme Eames' place
at short notice at last years Worceste
festival, and filled all the soprano roles
uotii the arrival OF Suzanne Adams, who
came under contract to US, and was able
| to reach there for the closing night
| STAMINA Cumming is one OF the greatest
of oratorio and dramatic singers, and is
particularly adapted to the difficult
music OF the Verdi "Requiem".
Margaret Fry, just returned from Paris
is another pleasing artist, while Miss
Sally Akers In Portland, and Mrs. Idaiis
L. Ide, In Bangor, will give added pleas
ure to the programme by the beauty Of
their fresh young voices which have beer
thoroughly trained aud cultivated.
| Edward P. johnson and Franklin ID
Lawson have both exceptionally fin,
tenor voices, and will be heard in the con
certed work and solos.
Francis Archsmbault, the Canadian
baritone, will surely be favorite here, al
elsewhere.
Hans Kronold is always a delight.
restfui pleasure goes with his handling
OF his beloved instrument. Bret FL. Ding
ley in Portland, and DR.. Oscar e. Was
gait in Bangor, will play violin solos a
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