The daily sentinel., 1907-04-08
TWO MAGMFIoENT CONCERTS
The Famous Chicago Symphony Or
chestra and Rare Soloists
Heard Here.

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The people of Grand junction on
yesterday afternoon and evening had
an opportunity of hearing one of the /
greatest musical organizations in
America today and the Sentinel is (
glad to announce that hundreds took /
advantage of the opportunities and
gathered at the Park opera house to l
give attention to the marvellous har-
mony programs rendered by the Chi
eago symphony orchestra, consisting
of forty-flve musicians of unquestlon-
able ability and assisted by a num-
Der of soloists who rank in the high
est class of American singers.
The opera house was not crowded
at either concert but an audience that
more than half flied the house was
present at each concert. A great many
Palisade people came down TO hear
the music.
The programs were classical to the
extreme. not even a national air. be-
ing rendered at either concert Each
program was very heavy. The orehes-
ira rendered nothing but the most
difficult selections for the great mas
tcrs of the music world. Such rendi-
tlons were bound to inspire admlra-
tion In the heart of the most unap-
preciative person.
The Sentinel will make no EFFORT to
comment on any of the individual
numbers rendered by the orchestra
either in the afternoon or evening.
Every number was mighty In its
strength. superb in its rendition and
marvellous in its beauty The aud
ience was held spell bound at each
concert.
Alexander Won Fielitz is certainly
n most successful and remarkable
conductor and he gets the very best
! service out of each of his big company
OF musicians.
In the afternoon the solos were by
Franz Wagner, 'celloist Madame
Elaine De Sellem. Contralto. and DIR.
Schussler, basso. Wagner rendered
] Syphonic Variations from Boel-
man and he proved himself one of the
best 'celloists ever heard in the city,
If not the greatest.
II Dr. Schussler rendered Leonca-
vallo's Prologue to Pagllcei and COM
pletely captivated the audience. His
voice is powerful and yet tender in It's
qualities and exceedingly clear. His
control is perfect His equal has rare
ly been heard in the city.
Madame De Sellem possesses one
of the sweetest and richest contralto
voices imaginable and her singing of
aria from Saint Saens. Samson and
Deliah.' was one of the best fea-
lures of the great program. Her
voice is fun, clear. and wholly pure
Although reaching at times the high
est notes. she sings with the greatest
ease. Her style is graceful and charm
ing. Hers is certainly a most delIc-
? ious voice.
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= Zimmerman, Mr.. Il. c. Towne were
the vocal soloists while Edward Foer-
stel was the violin soloist
Mr.. Foerstel rendered Ba2zini's
Grand Allegro de Concert" He is
/ the peer of any violinist ever heard in
Grand Junction His mastery over
! the violin is past understanding. The
/ rendition was really sublime and
awakened the very highest admira-
ton of the audience.
Mr.. Towne sang the aria from the
Queen of Sheba," by Galzonow. His
!, voice Is strong, and almost perfect in
its qualities He sings with n de-
llghtful ease. His number was i'm
mensely pleasing and the audience
/. grew very enthusiastic over his sing
ing.
Mrs. Zimmerman sang I'll Wit"
from Francesca. Her control over
her high and clear soprano voice is
remarkable and she won unbounded
favor with her hearers. Her express
sion In singing, her variations of ton
es were superb. II would be hard &c
measure the power of her great voice
A voice of such rare loyliness anC
sweetness is not often heard. Madame
Zimmerman is truly wonderful ora
, torio soprano.
There was an entire change of pro
gram in the evening. At each con
cert seven numbers were rendered
: and the orchestra and the soloisti
absolutely refused to respond to de
2 mands for encores, but had they done
? so the programs would have been oi
: most tiresome length.
. The concerts were up to every eX
| pectation, the orchestra is entitled
= to the highest praise. the worth and
, rendition of heaoiaoninunpjpinta
: reputation of the famous organization
, were well known in Grand Junction
and were easily, demonstrated on yes.
terday.
The orchestra appeared under the
auspices of the local aerie of Eagles
Many consider the attraction the
richest thing In the musical line this
city has had in several years.