The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-04-28
At St. Paul Theaters

1t is to be regretted that ST. Paul
has had SO few opportunities of hearing
Mr.. Fairclough in recital programme
Those recitals which he has given here
have not only demonstrated his supe-
rior musical equipment but they have
served to reveal, too, the very wide
range of his musical reading and his
ability to arrange an organ programme
that possesses strength, novelty and
conference.
The recital last night at st. Clement
church, which formally opened the new
organ recently installed in the church,
presented some interesting organ lit
erature that displayed the new instru-
ments fullest capabilities. The organ is
two manual one, admirably suited to
the size of the church When it speaks
with its deepest voice not a tumult of
sound but fine harmonies fill the edi-
fee, and its lightest tones possess a
compelling sweetness and a cIearnesS
that enable the player to express the
most elusive emotions.
Mr. Fairclough began the recital last
night with Bach's fugue in E fat, one
of the most popular compositions the
organ master has written for the in
Strument he made his own. 1t very
happily introduced the new organ, for
it contains enough technical difficult
ties to reveal the Instruments prompt
response to the Organist's touch, and it
demands for it's expression the organs
fullest tones.
A Gothic suite by Boellmann includ-
ed a choral, Gothic minuet and prayer
and was especially interesting because
of the piquant contrast the three parts
present. The prayer, especially, was
played with great delicacy and SYM
pathy. Claimants "Marche Religeuse"
expressed mostly in SomberIy masSed
tones, appropriately followed the suite
Wagner's Pilgrims Chorus" was pre-
scented with splendid orchestral effect
A rather sentimental composition, 1.-The
Answer" by Wolstenholme, was chief
ly interesting because it revealed the
big Instruments lighter tones. BY re-
quest the number was repeated.
The final group of organ compost
lions included HOllins' 'Benediction
Nuptiale," and two compositions by
William Faulkes, minuet and trio and
concert overture in E fiat.
H. E. Phillips, baritone, sang ''It Is
Enough" from Mendelssohn's ELI
jah," and 'Hosanna," by Granier. Both
numbers were sung artiStiCally and
with excellent expression.
1t is said to be a great production
that Viola Allen has provided for her
appearance in Shakespeare's delightful
comedy, Twelfth Night" which is to
be seen at the Metropolitan tonight
Miss Allen has san enviable record in
the way of choosing successful plays
and in securing players to support her
in them. The equipment, both as to
scenery, property and costumes, is de-
scribed as superb. The company, too,
is reputed to be particularly fine
one, since Miss Allen never relies sole
ly upon herself to please. The en-
gagement is for the balance of the
week, with matinee on Saturday.
1t is claimed that the music Of 'fThe
Silver Slipper" the latest musical
comedy by the authors Of "Florodora,''
is SO full of melody that 1t sends one
home whistling, and that the costumes
in elegance and beauty dazzled even
jaded New York, where it ran all last
season. The champagne dance" is
promised TO set all St. Paul talking
The company is one of the largest ever
sent on tour with a musical comedy
and is headed by Sam Collins. THE
Silver Slipper" begins an engagement
at tie Metropolitan commencing
Thursday, May 5, for four night and
Saturday matinee.
Seats go on sale today for the FRITZ
Scheff engagement at the Metropolitan
opera house the first half of next week
Probably one of the most pronounced
successes OF the theatrical season is
'Babette." the tuneful comic opera. in
which Miss Scheff has made her debut
in the light musical field. The piece
is said to be full Of graceful music by
Victor Herbert. and the production
good in every aspect.
At the Grand this week Al II. Wilson
Is finding much favor. This is Mr..
Wilson'S fourth year as star. and
the present season he is appearing in a