Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1905-06-14
MUSIC FESTIVALS.
ARTISTS FOR THE CONCERTS IN
OCTOBER ANNOUNCED.
EMMA EAMEs THE sTAR-EvAN WIL-
LIAMs, THE GREAT TENOR, TO
RETURN TO DEVELOP
SOCIAL FEATURE.

nounced the list of artists for the con-
certs to be given in Bangor and Portland
in October. Since the announcement OF
tine coming of Madame Emma Eames, the
members of the choruses and the music
loving public of the State have been in
terested to know the remainder OF the list
of soloists. /, is good list. True to his
word, Mr.. Chapman has arranged for the
assembling OF as fine company of artists
for the ninta annual festival as ever en-
tered the State. The dates of the festival
in Bangor are Oct 8, 6 and 7, and in Port
land, Oct. 9, 10 and II.
The festival association and Mr.. Chap
man announce with satisfaction and en-
thusiasm the excellent array of talent
which they have secured for the festival
next October. Nearly all the artists will
make their frst appearance in Maine,
although they have won laurela elsewhere.
MADAME EMMA EANEs
will be the star attraction. Her recogni-
ton all over the world as one of the
greatest prima-donnas entities her TO
public favor, and her former residence in
Maine assures her welcome.
Evan Williams, the Welsh tenor, was
heard at the first festival, and the beauty
of his singing is remembered. He has
been in London for some time, and will
come from there to sing at this festival.
Mrs. Rider Kelsey is considered by
critics one of the finest artists Of the day.
Her voice is rich, round and full, thor
oughly well placed with pure intonation.
She sings with exquisite art, and most
excellent taste, and although she has only
been in New York short time, she is a
favorite concert singer, and has come to
the very front of young American singers.
Miss Corinne Welsh WIS heard at the
festival two years ago. Her voice has
improved and broadened since then, and
she is considered the leading concert
contralto in New York. On account OF
her great range and peculiar richness of
her low tones, Miss Welsh is particularly
adapted for oratorio work, and is emil
nently successful.
OTHER ARTISTS.
George c. Carrie is the tenor who, COM
ing as a stranger to New York short
time ago, at once established himself as a
fayorite. He was for five years one of the
leading tenors in st. Louis, but after his
return from study in Paris, under Sebrig-
lilo, he came to New York. His voice is
delightful in quality, strong and true, and
he viii surely prove one of the features of
the festival.
Signor Salvatore Nunziato, the cele-
brated Italian baritone, will eaptivate all
audiences. His naturally beautiful voice
with its pure Italian training, marks him
as a singer; his temperament shows in his
every gesture. His control of breath and
wonderful phrasing astonish all who
listen, and he receives repeated encores
after every appearance. He may well be
considered the sensation of the concert
stage to-day in New York.
Frank Croxton, the bass, has voice and
temperament entirely suited to orstorio
music. His voice is one Of great resonance,
and he uses it with precision. He has
formances this season, and Will, sing the
bass roll in the Creation.
FINE ORCHESTRA.
Mr.. Chapman and the committee feel
sure that these singers will commend
themselves to the music-1oving public,
and that the course tickets will be largely
purchased by the regular patrons. The
orchestra viii be up to the highest stand
ard possible.
The ehoruses will come as usual, and
the individual effort of each member helps
to make the great success which attends
these festival occasions. A new interest
and enthusiasm has arisen since the an
nouncement OF Madame Eames' coming
and it is confidently expected that thi'
festival of 1905 will exceed all others in
numbers of attendance and enthusiasm.
NEW SOCIAL FEATURE.
Those who have participated in the an
nual festivals OF music in Bangor anC
Portland will testify TO the fact that one o.
the pleasantest features of the event is the
meeting OF the singers and friends. One o.
the regrets has been that time was so pre-
cious, every moment so filled with rehears.
ais and concerts that there was little tint
for sociability. The coming of the greai
prima donna, Madame Emma Eames, bach
to her native State for the first time sine,
she attained her worldwide fame, seems
suitable occasion for combination of tn.
social element with the musical as all viii
delight to meet and welcome her.
An innovation will be made in the ninti
annual Maine festival, and around tbs
musical programme of excellence will b.
placed an element of sociability, a fragrant
atmosphere of good will, which viii bs
breathed forth by the spirit of friendl,
acquaintance. It is proposed to open the
festivals with a reception which will out
rank anything OF the kind ever attempted
in the State.
THE GUESTS OF HONOR.
Organized committees from every
county in the State VIII unite to make tn,
affair brilliant and beautiful The guestl