The new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1876-1904, 1903-09-09

Twill be the largest or ;hestra that
ever went on tour.
Morgantown will be the only place
in which Richard Strauss and his
wife will appear, where there is not
"A big orchestra. With this exec y
ton, he will be heard only IN such
cities as New York, Boston. Phila-
delphia and Pittsburg. and in no
place OF less than 10000 inLab
itants. 1t is indeed big under
taking to bring him to town of
about 10000.
RICHARD STRAUSS AND HIS MUSIC
Richard Strauss has been charac
terized as the greatest composer Of
the present generation. He is a
native of Germany and is only IS
years old His music is known for
its intricacy and its pronounced
individuality 1t probably resem-
bles Wagner's more than that of
any other composer. The world of
music is divided into two very
distinct classes on the question of
! its merit-thosc w.lo praise it with
out stint and those who condemn il
without reservation. This is about
the highest testimonial of genius
that could be given.
A CARNIVAL OF MUSIC.
The stores of the city will be
asked to close in the afternoon of
Monday, March 14th. to allow every
one to attend the big event. On
this connection, the Pittsburg Lead
err undet the caption, .sMorgantown
is Music Mad says somewhat ia
cetiously:
When interviewed this morning
Dean Wrightson said:
81 do not wish to repeat anything
that you have said in the article that
will appear in your valuable columns
regarding Strauss and Pittsburg Or
chestra. / only desire to appeal of
Morgantown to support an entertain
ment that will hardly be equaled in
any city in the United States.
| have made the musical effort OF
any life in planning this event. Even
in Chicago | never dared attempt any
thing as gigantic, and when 1 saw
Mr.. Wilson in Pittsburg, he looked at
me and said ''Mr. Wrightson this is
the most stupendous undertaking 1
ever heard of. even for city Of $780,
600 Inhabitants.
II have planned this wonderful day
because | believe in Morgantown, be-
cause l love my work and the School
OF Music, and SO long as / am head of
it, | don't propose that any school in
the United States shall excel or even
equal itin attractions this coming
year.
81 have not taken a days vacation
this entire summer. l want the school
of Music to he the greatest ia the
land aud | am sure 40 fair minded
CITIZEN will crlticise me in my ambi-
tions. 1t has been said by some that
| am trying 10 do too much with my
department, that Is impossible. When
man undertakes TO run depart
nent of any institution, either in
business or educational circles, his
dDty is TO put every one in his line, or
in amy other line, to AZ least to keep
up with bis gait, and that is my ann
May the people of Morgantown know
that my heart, soul and life, are ia
my work, and although this musical
event is gigantic and enormous at this
time, il is Il mere shadow OF what the
School of Music will do in the future
Give me your support, good will ana
hearty cooperation and / VIII try to-
do the rest"
Morgantowr West Virginia, seems
to have taken off its coat, rolled up
its sleeves and jumped into the ring
in an effort to win distinction as "A
usic-loving town.
A day has been set apart, ON which
all business is to be suspended while
the town gives itself up to feast of
music.
And the Pittsburg orchestra has
been invited to attend. The orches-
ira will not be the sole feature, for ar
engagements have been completed by
which Richard Strauss and his wife
are to appear in recital.
A popular fund has been raised, in
which every well-known professional
and business man of the town has en-
Enthusiastically participated, until now,
large as the expense will be, an abun-
danceof money will be on hand to de-
fray all the cost.
The promoter OF this big scheme for
rather small town is Sidney Wright
son. Mr.. Wrightson is the director
of the department Of music IN the Uni
versity of West Virginia, and if ca