The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1907-01-10
GOOD PROGRAMME
FINELY RENDERED
UNITED GERMAN SINGERS, AS
SISTED BY VARIED LOCAL TAI
EMIT, GIVE A FESTIVAL CONCERT
AT THE JEFFERSON THEATRE.

The United German Singers gave de-
lightful festival concert at the Jefferson
theatre last night. Owing to the in
clement weather the house wos only
about half filled but 1t is said that a
larger number of tickets were sold than
the size of the audience indicated
Many persons prominent in the musi-
cal set attended the concert and were
warm in their applause of the various
numbers
The programme made up entirely of
local talent, was as follows;
PART 1.
Oevture-The Mill on the Cliff Felsen-
muehle) Ressiger-Jefferso theatre or
chestra, Prof. f. A Davidson, leader.
Chorus-(a) Through Sylvan Glades
Warner. Oh Merry June, Vincent
Ladies' chorus of Birmingham Seminary,
under direction of Mrs. c. J. SEVERN.
Violin Solo-Hungarian Airs, Ernst
Mr.. Roy Young.
Murmelndes Lueftchen. (Murmuring
Zephyrs) Jenson-By Mrs. C. J. SEVERN.
Characterization Rothbart (Graybeard)
OPP. "a, Podbertlsky-Uni German Sing
ers with orchestra under direction Of
Prof. Fred L. Grambs; Mrs. Robert w.
Newman, pianist.
PART II.
Orchestra. Rokoczy March, Liszt-Jef-
ferson theatre orchestra.
Chorus, (a) Meln Wunsch (My WISH Sill
cher. (b) In der Ferne In the Distance)
Volksled-United German Singers, unac-
companied.
Soprano Solo-"Aria" Roberta III Dia-
valo, Meyerbeer-Mlss Carolyn Lewis
Lum, accompanied by Jefferson theatre
II %
L. Grambs.
Cantata--'The Genius of Tone" Mohr-
Mrs. C. J. SEVERN, soloist, accompanied
by jefferson theatre orchestra Prof Fred
l.. Grambs. directors; Mrs. Robert w.
Newman, pianist.
The chorus of German singers num-
bered thirty male voices and the ladies'
chorus consisted of about fifty voices.
Both choruses were admirably trained.
The men gave out a large volume of tone
and their shading was good. The young
ladies sang well and 1t was a great treat
to hear their fresh. sweet voices.
The solosts were in the best of form,
and each was warmly received Mr..
Young's playing was sympathetic and ar
tlstic. Ernsts Hungarian piece is far
from easy, even for the yirtuoso, but last
nights soloist was quite equal, both in
technique and tone quality, to the task
of executing 1t. He has appeared here
frequently in public since taking up his
residence in this city, but never perhaps
had he been heard to such advantage as
on this occasion. For an encore Mr..
Young played Raff's Cavatina.
Mrs. SEVERN. who trained the female
chorus, had the singers thoroughly in
hand, and in her own solo numbers made
an excellent impression.
Miss Lum achieved decided triumph.
When she sang in Birmingham a few
years ago she was an amateur, but the
beautiful quality of her notes was re-
marked at that time. She went east to
study with master teachers, and from
her fine vocalization there can be no
doubt of the fact that while away she
applied herself with Intelligence and
energy She returns to Birmingham a
high class artist Voice, temperament,
muslcianly schooling and handsome stage
presence concur to place her on a level
with operate principals. For an encore
Miss Lum sang Arditl's waltz song. She
was showered with roses and bowed her
Acknowledgements to the enthusiastic au-
dence with charming grace of manner.
The theatre orchestra, led by Mr.. David
son. was augmented by several instru-
ments. and while it played its programme
numbers with vim 1t was scarcely ade-
quate for the accompaniment to the male
chorus.
The entertainment was under the direc-
ton OF Professor Grambs and he was
much complimented on its success.
The fine Steinway grand used last night
was kindly furnished by the lessee
French Piano and Organ company.