The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-01

Is the Star Attraction Of the Fruit
Fair-Toniehts Program.

is INS star AIIT GCliOIl VI N'c ~
Fair-Toniehts Program.
! The record breaking attendance
which has so far been the rule at the
| fruit fair is due no doubt, to the stel-
lar attraction which the management
has presented; namely Ellerys Ital-
! ian band.
1t is so seldom that a musical or
| ganization Of this excellence is play
ed at an affair of this kind, that the
people of Walla Walla were immedl-
ately ready TO take advantage OF the
opportunity of hearing the famous or
ganization and the result has been
most gratifying one to the fairs man
agement. and tie artistic success of
the band has been very deserved
| The music played by this superb or
| ganiZation OF foreign artists has been
of the most brilliant character and
i the common sense displayed in the
making Of the programs has pleased
| all-thOse wishing the classics, who
have been rewarded with such master
pieces as Lucia, Carmen, Wllllam
Tell, Gypsy King, Mephistoph, and
other grand numbers, while those
| seeking the popular airs have had
their Hiawathias, Dixie Lands, and
rag times, galore 1t seems the IL
brary Of the band is unlimited, for up
to date, sixty different pieces have
been presented. The charm and
tone cOlOring Of all numbers has
proven the great superiority of The
italians in their renditions and har-
monious effects, while, even these
demonstrations of their chosen ART
have been given under conditions OF
great disadvantage, as a canvas roof
and carnival floor are hardly the
properly arranged acoustics for any
musical attraction.
/ The leading OF Chaffeuralla, the
bands new director is most won
derful demonstration of the baton's
effect on the artists to whom direct
ed, and the indescribable results and
massive climax achieved by his SUI
preme magnetism and precision. have
been one Of the real delights of the
concerts Chiafferalla. while quite a
large man, is very graceful, and his
poses are thing Of JOY and beauty
forever. the enthusiastic pitch OF
musical passion which he works him.
self up to in the big selections is most
interesting and glorious to behold
His smile of recognition of the ap-
plause he has been receiving nightly
is quite in contrast to the icy glare
of Indifference which the former lead
er, Rivela, gave the audience for
their appreciation, and while Chatter
ALA is not a cavalier Or nObleman,
there is no denying the truthful fact
that he is a great musical genius and
e most appreciative leader-the latter
reference to him being proven by the
smiling. cheerful and ready fashion
in which he gives his encOres to the
large crowds which have so far hon
creh the big band.
The success of the fair this year, is
already assured and the management
are to be congratulated on their
achievement and energy in bringing
to this city the Ellery and, and Civ
ing all the unspeakable pleasure OF
drinking in its tones of cultured and
elevating music. and basking in the
sunshine of the magnificence Of their
renditions. May they come again.
Tonight's program is as follows:
PART I.
March. "Carnival' .......... Josef
Overture, "CleOpatra' 80. Manclnelli
Baritone solo, Spanish Serenade".
....... ......... ..... Grader
Signor Curti
Funeral March" ..... ChiafTarelli
selection from Verdi ..... Mancini
Incidental solos by Signor Palma,
LomOnte and Curt.
PART II.
March. "Symphonic" .Chiaffarelli
"Berceuse from JOselyn" ....GOdard
Solos by Signori Palma and Curt
| Soprano solo. selected ........
-. Mrs. Jennie Houghton Edmunds
Carmen" grand selection ..... Bizet
Prelude Habanera TOreadOr
Introduction. March ard Finale ACT "
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