Arizona republican. [volume] (Phoenix, Ariz.) 1890-1930, 1908-06-10
DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Over Thirty Musicians Appeared in
the Organization Last Night.

The Phoenix Symphony orchestra in
the first concert. rendered last night
at the Doris opera house acquitted it.
self worthily, despite the fact that the
size of the audience was not the most
inspiring, though the applause was
generous The attendance may have
been a disappointment to home. but in
view Of the fact that the theatrical
and musical season had already been
practically closed, the warmth of the
weather and the number Of music low
ers who are out of the city for the
summer, the accusation that opera
goers are want to turn cold-should-
er on local aspirants in the musical
world can not truely be said. And in
view of the splendidly presented pro-
gram and the fine promise the oches-
ira gave as a noteworthy organization
when It opens its second season next
fall it is believed that the second con-
cert will draw largely. The symphony
will therefore labor with that antici-
pated hearty response from the pub
lie, now that they have made good, in
the near perspective.
The orchestra was directed by Mr..
Edouard PerrigO whose intelligent
work and keen appreciation of the
material and compositions at his dis
posal, deserves much praise. The or
chestra was quick and timely in its
response to his baton and gestures.
The tonal volume was ample and uni
son of parts excellent. The orchestra
attacked a number of exceedingly diff
ficult classical selections, and the in
terpretations showed devoted and am
bilious work and preparation in re-
hearsals. The current of harmony
swept smoothly and beautifully from
one tempo and movement to another
and the passages were given color and
proper emphasis.
Mrs. w. n. Tiffany contributed a
melodious measure of worth to the en-
tertainment and was received with the
popular favor always accorded her, in
two soprano solos, Chant de Florian,"
and "Serenade," with orchestral ac-
compartment, and an encore. which
were beautifully sung.
Eugene Redewill was given a warm
ovation on his execution of the techi-
cal feats presented in Rondo Russo
Op. 32, by De Beriot, a composition
which called for brilliant dexterity and
digital skill The task was accom-
plished with seeming ease and good
tone The audience called for an en-
core but Mr. Redewill declined.
Perhaps the most popular number
by the orchestra was the Grand opera
Potpourri introducing selections from
"Cavalleria Rusticana," Tannhaus-
err" William Tell" and others, arrans-
ed by Damrosch. A very pleasing
nuuber was the Last Dream of the
Virgin also "Sextette from Lucia"
and the overture Hungarian Lutspiel
Oh. 1OS." by Keller Bella. The Surprise
Symphony No. by Haydn was well
rendered.
There are few cities of the popula-
ton of Phoenix which can assemble as
many capable artists in a musical line
as compose the Symphony orchestra.
The organization deserves the encour-
agement and support of the people.
The concert was so very good last
night that Mr.. Joseph Wheelock, Jr.,
is considering putting on two sym
phonies each month. Sunday after
noon during the winter season. On ac-
count of j. Homer Grunn's leaving for
at the piano last night