Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1906-07-12
A MUSICAL TREAT.
Sniendid ConcertUn Direc-
ton OF Mrs. Granville.

Splendid Concert Under DireC-
ton OF Mrs. Granville.
At the entertainment to be given
in I. o. o. F. E-ll, July 10th, the
piano numbers will be for two in
Mrs. Glanville playing
the first parts, accompanied by
some Of the best young pianists OF
the town.
One OF the most noted compost
tons to be rendered will be the
great Concerto in q minor by Mem
delssohn. Its distinct character
istics are melodic beauty, dash and
brilliance. !.
The "Invitation to the Dance"
by Weber, was one Of the hrst
pieces OF descriptive music ever
written. The opening passage OF
this beautiful work is clearly an
"Invitation to the Dance" prof.
fered his lady love by a gallant
sdmirer. She replies in q soft
soprano, playfully Directing, until
the question is asked the second
time. She then accepts, and
brief dialogue ensues as they pace
the floor Of the ballroom. The or
chestra now sounds some brilliant
chords, and the waltz proper be-
gins. Through the strains thxt
follow may be perceived joy, exhil-
aration and occasionally trace OF
sadness. At the close Of the dance
the Introductory then recurs as the
gentleman leads his partner to q
seat, and expresses his thanks with
the sedate courtesy of his first
greeting.
The "Minuet," by Boccherini, is
dainty, piquant composition Of
the last century.
"Danse Macabre," written by
Saint. Saens, is celebrated as an or
chestral work. The Boston Sym
phony Orchestra, upon their first
performance of it, were forced to
repeat it several times, notwith.
standing the fact that it is distinct.
ly against the rules of that organi.
zation to respond to an eecore. By
drawing upon the imagination te
supply the qualities Of tone made
by the several instruments ont
may form q fairly correct concep
ton OF the work as given by thu
large orchestras of the country
through hearing its rendition upor
two pianos. Danse Macabre mean
"Dance Of Death" and is founded
upon a superstition which prevailed
in France during the middle age
that once . year, on Hallowe'e Ell
night, the ghosts came out Of thei
graves and held high, carnival
King Death being master of cere
monies. The composition open
with the hour of midnight beinl
announced by twelve weird stroke
made upon the trombone by Kin
Death. Then he is heard attempt
ing to tune his fiddle, but it ha
been unused since the last annua
revel, and the E string persists i
staying fiat. The REPETITION of thi
interval throughout the compost
. ton suggests frequent attempts I
"tune up" The spectres tipto
out to take their places in the grue
, some circle, and the fantastic dane
begins. Then comes a passag
:. sadly sweet, as though, midst til
i, changing Of bones, there still RI
: mains fond memories OF the pas
As the morning hours approach
the dance gradually reaches d.
moniac climax Of hilarity as a
: unite in q grand finale, thunde
GUS whirl of hideous merrimen
. Then comes q sudden hush,
which the crow Of a rooster
! heard, a signal that daylight is 81
= preaching and the revel must EN-
! With wild hurry and scurry IL
:, spectres betake themselves to the
= graves once more, q final vail fro
> the fiddle closing the composition
;, as Death solemnly leaves the Eel
:, The beautiful "Largo, by Hal
: del, is too we'll known and loved
e require special comment. 1t
= clearly q work that will endure
J long as does the art of music.
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