The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-21
The FaircIouah Recital

The organ recital given last evening
in the Temple by Mr.. G. H. Fairclough,
the organist, assisted by Mrs. De Wolf
and Mrs Yale, was brilliant musical
dedication of the new edifice. The Tenn
pie is admirably suited to concert pur-
poses. The acoustics are perfect and
the auditorium is so arranged that
there are no undesirable seats. More
over, the dignified beauty of the in
terior-a beauty of line as well as Of
decoration-affords a most appropriate
setting for musical harmonies.
Always happy in the selection of the
numbers for his programme, Mr. Fair
clough was particularly so last even
ing. The programme was varied
enough to suit the very large audience
that doubtless represented a great di-
vergence of musical tastes, and it was
of a character to display the eapabili-
ties Of the very fine instrument that
has been installed in the Temple. The
distinctive charm Of Mr.. Fairclough'S
organ playing is a certain refined emo
tionalisIn that makes his interpreta-
tions both uplifting and appealing. He
has the imagination to comprehend as
we'll as the technical skill that enables
him to give satisfying musical form to
the conception of the composer.
No instrument demands so much
from the performer in the way of in
telleetuality as the organ, but it de-
mands, too, broad sympathies and ala
understanding that comes from the
heart as well as the head. That Mr..
Fairclough meets so satisfactorily the
exaeting demands of this greatest of
musical instruments is a proof of the
symmetry of his musiciansflip.
D'Evry's Meditation" a beautiful
composition was interpreted after
fashion that revealed the exquisite del
icacy of the sentiment which furnished
the composer his motif; the Parsifai
prelude. in which are strung together
like beads on a chain the chief motifs
of the opera, was brilliantly played;
Bach's Toccatta and Fugue, in D mi
nor; the Guilmant "Cantilene Pasto-
rale'' and the scherzo from the Fifth
Sonata" and the Schumann Canon in
B minor represent wide range in
organ literature, and their interpreta-
ton revealed last night the versatility
of both organ and organist. A VOL
stenhoine sonata after the style of
Handel and March Picturesque" by
E. r. Kroeger, of st. Louis, are new
compositions that had place on last
nights programme.
Because of a severe cold Mrs. DE
Wolf was able to sing but one number
last night Hear Ye Israel" from ELI
she sang in her usual admirable style
and with spirited expression. Mrs.
Yale sang Brahms won Ewiger Liebe"
and a group of songs that included
"The Night Has a Thousand Eyes,
Lambert; Three Roses Red" Norris,
and "A Little Song" Bohm. She was
in excellent voice and each song was
an artistic success. Even to those most
familiar with the capabilities of her
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revelation last night. The audience
paid her the tribute of warm and spon-
taneous applause.
Rich and Harris comedians, headed
by Blanche Ring, with Harry Conor
featured in her support, viii appear at
the Metropolitan opera house on Sun
day evening. They will be seen in
eVivian's Papas,' written by Leo Df-
trichstein, author Of Are You a Ma.
son?' and "AlI on Account of Eliza"
This attraction has just closed a rec
ord breaker of 101 performances at
Powers theater. Chicago. and viii be
played in this city with the original
cast and scenery.
ssWho's Brown will make its initial
bow to ST. Paul audience next Thurs
day evening at the Metropolitan.
WnOS BfOWn1 IS a 1dfcicd1 cOiuSuy.
with London locale. 1t was produced
for an American verdict in New York
last spring and was praised.
Harry Clay Blaney and his military
play, Across the Pacific" is meeting
with big success at the Grand this
week Among the stage pictures is the
departure of the troops to the Philip
pines on the United States transport
City of Pekin. The rough rider band
and about one hundred people make
this a thrilling scene. Miss Kitty
Wolfe, a former st. Paul girl, sings
several catchy songs.
Seats are now selling at the Grand
box office for the engagement, com
mencing next Sunday afternoon, of the
clever comedienne. Miss Rose Melville,
in Sis Hopkins. The play has been
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