Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-05-10
FESTIVAL ARTISTS.
Miss Mary Howe Will Be the
Star Prima Donna.
Mrs. Cumming, Madam Bouton and
Van Hoose Engaged.
Campanari, Miles. Lawson and Arch
ambaalt Will be There.


rector Chapman announce the array of
artists and advance prospectus for the
Sixth Annual Music Festival. 1t will
Dc held in Bangor Oct. "a. 81, and Attn.
and in Portland. oct 9Th. eth. and Sth
Five concerts and three public rehear-
sails in each city as usual. The COM
mittee are very glad to present so com
picte ana attractive "a list of artists
decided upon after many negotiations
The fact that the Bdyreuth and Munich
festivals viii claim Madame NoTdica in
Europe. and that Madame CaIve will
not consent to return before January.
made ii impossible to secure either Of
these two great prima donnas for this
season. Mr.. Chapman was very
anxious To secure a great American ar
fist. ana persuaded Mary Howe, who
WAS in America to remain. She had
just returned from her successes in
Europe, especially in grand opera in
Germany, where she created furore
in Wiesbaden and was f-ted by the
king.
Miss Mary Howe has not been heard
in this country for ten years. and is at
the head Of American concert singers
in the foreign list of faVoritcs. Mr..
Chapman feels especially pleased to be
able 70 produc" her 1T these festivals
us the star prind donna. Her voice is
thoroughly trained and flexible
coloratura. with d sweetness and purity
Of tone which reminds one Of Gerster
TO whom she is often compared in her
singing. Miss Howe is Il most besuti
ful woman to look upon. OF superb
physique, with dazzling complexion,
large brown eyes ana golden hair-she
taptiVJtcs her hearers before She sings.
She ~ sure to be Il favorite i'll Maine
as she has been in her native state
Vermont, and in Europe where she is
best known
MIS-. Shuhna cumming. dramatic So
IrHno is considered one Of the greatest
sing .rS Of the day. She was the star
attraction at the last Worcester Festi-
V%l ana filed Emma Eames place when
she Failed g appear. Her rendition Of
thr M"Z|1W ReGuirm by Verdi is the
best dramatic realization possible, ana
she has been especially engaged for
inns production. As IN oratorio singer
Mrs cumming stands ut the head Of
N"lHah" ARTISTS.
Madame Isabelle b"uton, meZzo-
s"Nrdh" contralto, IL an universal ta-
yOrile. Her success has been phc-
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Ellison Van HnoSe Il cousid.rri WV
all critics as the best tenor in An,rriel.
He has been a pronounced success AL
Ill the leading festivals the uns, Year.
singing With the Boston Svmuhnuv d.
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