The Richmond palladium. (Richmond, Ind.) 1906-1907, 1906-05-29
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program music and Is founded on
Lamartine's poem descriptive of the
| Joys and sorrows of life. The compo-
sition is illustrative of these various
moods, and calls into play all the re-
sources of a modern orchestra. for its
proper expression.
From the opening pianissimo
chords to the grand climax. with its
massive harmony and its gorgeous in
strumentation, it was magnificently
played and was received with enthu-
siastic applause.
Mr.. Glenn Hall made his first ap'
pearance In an aria, from "Eugen
Onegin," an opera by the Russian
Tschikowsky. Mr.. Hall has sympa-
theuc tenor voice, and sang with
much expression and finish. 1t was
by far Mr.. Halls best work OF the
evening, his solos In the Crusaders
not giving him the same opportunity
to display his abilities. He came in
to instant favor with the audience and
| It was regretted that he did not re-
spond to an encore.
Mr.. Bruno Steindel, 'cellist, gave
three numbers,yto the great delight Of
the audience and undoubtedly was the
popular success of the evening be-
cause of the fact that his numbers
were we'll chosen, not being too
heavy for an average audience, yet
were thoroughly good music. Mr..
Stefndel stands unquestioned among
| TIE great 'cellists of the country and
his fine solo playing last evening tes;
tilted to his musicianship as we'll as to
his skill. Of the numbers that he
played, tthe Serenade by Glazunow,
was especially attractive, and doubly
so because of the very graceful and
dainty accompaniment, the wood
wind and reed instruments being par.
ticularly attractive. In response to
hearty encore, Mr.. Steindelfplayed an
exquisite arrangement of thes celebrat.
ed aria, 81 Have Lost My Eurydice,"
from Glucks "Orpheus."
Prof. Earhart's Work Meritorious.
1.-The Crusaders formed the last
half of the program, calling for the
combined forces of chorus, orchestra
and soloists. THE Crusaders" Ia
one of the most pretentious; of Gade's
vocal works, andIits rendition by the
chorus under Mr. Earhart's direction,
was very meritorious. The first part
of the !cantata is by far the most in.
teresting, although the second part,
which includes the chorus for ,womens
voices with soprano solo alternating
was decidedly effective and attractive.
If the interest Jagged somewhat to-
ward the end it was probably due to
the less interesting character of the
work and not to the mannerfin which
1t was sung. The chorus was thor.
oughly prepared and sang with much
confidence and tonal quality. The at.
tacks were good, and If any criticism
were to be offered at all, 1t would be
with regard to the tempo, which at
| time was perhaps a shade too slow.
Mr.. Earhart conducted with ease and
assurance and had his forces we'll in
hand. ,. ..--.-- -
themselves we'll. Mrs. Griffin was no
stranger to a Richmond audience, hav.
ing sung in recital before the Rich:
mond Musical Club some years ago.
She has greatly matured in her art.
which was in evidence in her solo
work last night. Mr.. Witherspoon,
basso, and Mr.. Hall, tenor, sang with
great success the difficult parts as.
signed.