The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-24
The Gamble Concert.

S1VutBOtueNt lfurlS AOtctH NHo pt&NcQ
the chilling blasts last night TO att
tend the recital OF three artists styled
+The Ernest Gamble Concert Party"
indicated extreme APPRECIATION OF the
contributions of each. II was an enter
tainment as unique as 1t was arfistiM
being altogether characteristic, In the
selection OF the numbers as wen as
their rendition ths Characteristic un-
quastionably being that OF Mr.. Gamble.
Mr.. Gamble was assisted by Miss
Vera Page, vlolinist, and Mr.. Sam LAM
bsrson. pianist,
Mr.. Candies astral body was MANI
fest in the hrst line Of the program,
which was thoroughly characteristic.
80 this, then Is q program and libret-
to with analytical notes Of 2 recital.
etc. and includes quotation from
Herreros to the end that music Is nee-
essary to our existence. Mr.. Gamble
spells violinist with an "e." and goes
TO the extent OF interpreting each num-
bers with analytical notes." and print
ing the words as for an assisting cho-
rus. When he appeared for hiA nrst
number his easy, rather familiar man
ner, was in the spirit of fGcetiousness
manifest in the program. It was odd
---odd to those accustomed to the sttR
dignity and cold steel courtesy OF the
deprecating artists who usually come
| to us. pityingIy. Odd as 1t mary have
seemed. It was altogether delightful
end created an atmosphere admirably
a. well as almost necessary for the
| full enjoyment OF the rollicksng Ban
delero," which Mr.. Gamble sang on hts
| The first word that Mr.. Gamble
speaks. for he does not sing the first.
| Is gallant" Before he has framed the
euphonious "signoras" his hearers have
| felt the thrill OF that broad, rich basao
which was delight throughout the
| performance. Indeed. there were some
who chafed because the aelections were
not such ne would give full exposition
| OF the evident power and strength OF
| the voice.
The selections were altogether
charming, Of great variety, but rather
4 OF the lighter order. Mr.. CANDLES
fancy, evidently, inclipes to the recita-
tive style. He made two distinct selec-
| lions of this nature. and employed II
1 not iIifrequently in others. From the
| highest OF comedy compositions, such
as an old Somersetshire ballad to a
| Handel sombre number, q recitative, Of
| Hear Me Ye Winds and Waves" from
/ Scipio. Perhaps the most intelligent
idea of the sentiment and intelligent
conception of motifs In the singer were
exemplified in the Cornelius Monotone,
i which is most trying, and undoubted-
| ly permitting of more interpretations
| in emphasis, phrasin0 and intonation
than the average composition. Here
eMr. Gamble sang eighty notes with
such d variety Of expression that there
was not the slightest tone safety, but
an altogether charming and interest
ing diversion in each expression,
Miss Page was a large factor in the
/ evenings enjoyment. She is g young
woman of impressive platform cour-
tesy and seepIy appreciative aside from
the set acknowledgements OF Applause.
! She played q melodious rondo OF VIE
niawski for her first number. This
| brought out the perfect note which was
her chief forte. The technique was
| neither brilliant nor OF unusual skill,
but 1t was rather in the sentient ar
raving of each phrase and the warm
temperament OF singing tones that she
Impressed. Especially temperamental
was the Schumann number, an evening
song for the &c" string. Miss Page
yet lacks force and fire of expression.
which would be materially assisted by
q little more pianissimo.
Mr.. Henderson possesses remarkable
technique. but played rather with
rapidity and decision than with feeling.
His Rubenstein number was perhaps.
the best that he did. As an accom-
PIANIST he was excellent. falling into
the full spirit Of his lead