The Dickinson press., 1908-10-24
Violin Recital

Violin Recital ! A
The people Of Dickinson were 'prli,vi-
legged to enjoy q musical program Of
rare merit Wednesday evening, when q.
recital was given in the armory BY Karl
Reidelsber.er. who II considered ono Of
the foremost American violinists 81 TO-
day. assisted b, several artists Of. more
than local reputation whom the city IL
proud 70 claim as itssown.
Those assistins at the recital were Mn.
J. E. Messersmith. violinist. Mira j. ii.
Wood and Miss. Elsa Scharfenbers.
sopranos, and Miss Florence Davis,
pianist.
The program opened with q piano duet
By Miss Davis and MI. Reidelsbergef,
Hoffman's famous Hungarian Rap
sody.." Miss Davis is already known az
q brilliant pianist in local muaical
circles and MI. Reidelsbereer proved to
be skilled on the piano as well as on
the violin. making the duet one Of de-:
liehtful harmony.
The second selection was q violin solo
by MI. Riedelsberge with Miss Scharf-
enbefe az accompanist. In Drdla's
Souvenir, the professor had an oppor-
tunity of showing the first evidences Of
marvellous technique he possesses
and 60 well received was the selection
that two ncores were necessary to sat
isfy the audience.
Mrs. j. H. Wood took her audience by
storm with the soprano solo, MY Lover
He Comes on His Skees." Breathing Of
the fierce but faithful love of the wild
Norwegian country. the song demands
the full, rich voice which Mrs. Wood
possesses and her hearers were thrilled
with the powerful theme of the song.
Mrs. Wood was persuaded to respond to
an encore.
IN the suite, The life of a FloweE''
n Of Hubay's most noted compositions.
Nh. Riedelsberger gave the audience an
idea of the wonderful variations and
tore pictures an artist can produce upon
the violin. Its five different movements
as interpreted by the skilful fingers of the
violinist, imbibed in the audience the
'd%aintiness and life of the STORY:
Mrs. Messersmith and Nj. sRiedels-
berger then gave a violin duet. the
''Intermezzo'' of Schubert With two
such artists this we'll muRn,classic was
played in a ann above criticism.
Dickinson people have a warm place in
their hearts for this talented young lady
and never fail to give her their closest
attention and most loyal support.
A selection by the professor. ''Valse
Caprice by Wieniawski, further in
creased every ones opinion of his re-
markable powers. Miss Elsa Scharfen-
berg then gave a soprano solo in German,
with violin oblisato, which met with
great favor. She possesses a clear, full
voice, with high range which is espec-
tally adapted to German selections.
One of the best numbers on the pro-
gram was the Hungarian Fantasia"
by Hubay, which, as rendered by Mr..
RiedelsbezgeE, dimaxed the whole even
ing's pleasure. Only the most skilled
violinists can play this number, for it
calls for all the tGleverest and most
skilful arts of which a violinist is cap
able and he gave an Interpretation such
as. is seldom the privilege Of those out
side of musical centres, to hear.
The program closed with a. duet by
Mrs. Messezsmih and Mi. Riedelsberger,
q selection from Beriot, in three move
mnteA It had no pianosaccompaniment
and depended solely upon the two violins
for its charm. The exquisite harmony
and blending Of tones of the instruments
made a fitting close to,a most unusual
evenings pleasure
After the recital. fully so couple re-
manned for the danning. The music was
furnished BY Nj. Riedelsberger, Mrs.
Messersmith and Nias Scharfenberg and
was Of a high order Of merit.
gs $3.50
Edtse Items.
Mr.. Moore has been on the sick list
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