The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-10-29

to the coloratura type, it has, in addi-
ton to it's capacity for the most rapid
execution, such fulneSS and power that
it is equally effective in the dramatic
repertoire or in music of the f1orid
school. In range it covers with per-
feet ease the tones from low G to F.
sharp in alt, and is beautiful in quality
and under perfect control throughout
its entire range. The repertoire of
Nine. Savage embraces the best arias
of the old Italian and French operate
schools, the standard oratorioS and
cantatas, and also a large and carefully
selected list of songs, both classic and
modern, in Italian, French, German
and English.
MISS DOROTHY HOYLE, VIOLINIST.
Miss Hoyle is an English girl and came
to this country when very young. At an
early age she showed talent for music.
She was given instruction on the violin
by the celebrated violinist Prume, in Mon
treal, and at the age of 10 made a tour
through Canada During this time she
was heard by the celebrated bandmaster
Sousa, who at once engaged her to play
with his band, she continuing as his solo
lst for an entire season and travelling with
the band on a tour to California At the
end of the season she returned to London,
Emil Sauret. At this time the Sousa band
made its first trip to England and Band
master Sousa again engaged Miss Hoyle
for this tour, she not only playing before
enormous audiences in the principal cities
queen Of England, by whom she was pre-
scented with a souvenir pin in the shape of
a violin, the outside border of it being
studded with diamonds. On the return Of
the band from England Miss Hoyle &C
companied it and for a second time made
a trans continental tour with this ceIe-
brated organization. During the last year
Miss Hoyle has remained in New York,
tant concerts both in public and private
WARD STEPHENS, PIANIST.
10 those who have at heart the future
OF music in our own country, there is
much encoura cement in the advent of an
artist who is willing to proclaim his
Americanism- There is one name that
will at once occur TO the minds of many
musicians and music lovers when the
American pianist is mentioned-the name
of Ward Stephens. A versatile artist and
man, that is the term to apply to Mr.
Stephens; a man of al1-around education
a man who would be just as much at
home discussing the latest book of some
one of the sciences, or the latest inyen-
about the latest musical composition.
There is much that might be said of
Mr.. stephens artistically. While listening
to his playing the thought of technique
gers so entirely serves a mere means
to an end that it is the music which
stands out foremost In his Interpretation
or the various masters, Mr.. Stephens is
Ing, but with just appreciation of the
objective in music, this pianist never sac
r1flces the spirit of the composer to the
advantage of the performer.
1t Is said of Mr.. Stephens that he is a
marvellous sight reader, being able to
read almost any score that is put before
him. His repertory is said to be colossal
and he is familiar with almost every great
work He is a linguist of no mean abiI-
ity. One hears much nowadays of tenn
permanent and sympathetic personally
Perhaps not a little of Mr.. Stephens Sue
cess is due to these attributes.