Los Angeles herald., 1908-04-03
The Musical w World
BY Gencvra Johns tome bishop.

HOR a number of years one of the
II much sought after books at the
Il public library has been Myrtle
Reeds celebrated Love Letters or
Musician" 1t has waited for the in
genious ability of a woman to arrange
a series of these splendid chapters into
IA mosaic entwined with musical num-
bers that has resulted in gorgeous
hour and a half of entertainment
This program was presented by Mrs.
Marie S. Tupper at the home of Mrs.
j. B. Fitzgerald on last Monday even
ing, where, assisted by Miss Myrtle
Parks and Miss Aileen Northup, vio-
inist, was given fifteen chapters of
this excellent book.
"A Face in the Fire" was accom-
panied by Handlers dreamy Largo"
while "The Legende," by Carl Bohm,
was selected as prelude to convey
in a wonderful manner the tone of the
letters.
1t is a beautiful arrangement of
song and story where Whelply's AL
bum Leaf and Reveries" is attuned to
the "Chapter of Golden Rod and
Snow" while Nevin's Rosary stems
the tide of the year, and his "Narcis-
sus" announces the dawn of May.
ITO a Water Lily" by Edward Mac
Dowell, was assigned that beautiful
romance "Sunset on the Marsh" while
Mendelssohn Consolation" was at
tuned to that beautiful creation, the
croWning chapter of the book, "A
Woman's Hand"
Mrs. Tupper is a most talented read
er and her conception of the beauties
of the author and the forceful though
tender Interpretation stamps her a
true artist and reader. 1t was diff
ficult task assigned Miss Parks, and
her work at the piano was exception
ally clever, the shading depicting the
various emotions added much to the
work of the reader, while the obligato
work of Miss Northup added the nm
ishing touches to one of the most ar
tistic afternoons yet given in this city.
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Olga Steeb, the young pianist, is to
give two recitals at Blanchard hall
Friday evening, April 10, and Saturday
afternoon, April IL.
Archibald Sessions, the organist at
Christ church. gave very interest
ing program at his recital on Wednes-
day evening. He was assisted by Har-
ry Clifford Lott. 1t was Mr.. Lofts first
appearance since his return from Eu-
rope. He was in good voice and re-
ceived a hearty welcome from his
many friends. Mr.. Sessions will spend
the coming summer in Europe.
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The April meeting of the College
Woman's club will be held in Sym
phony hall Saturday, April 4. at 2SO
d, M The entertainment will be a
musical and literary recital by Nine.
Lillian Ballach, dramatic soprano, ac-
companied by Miss Mae Arcutt. The
program, which is an interesting one,
is as follows:
when the Night with Silly Silence -
(Robnson).
''Recompense" (Hammond)
Bon Jour Suzen," (French), (Passard).
Souvenir dc Rome" tItalian), (Paladilke).
THE Little Irish Girl" ITO My First Love.
You'd Better Ask Me- little Irish songs,
(Kellie).
witch Song" dramatic recitation with
musical accompaniment; poem by Won Widen
bruch; music by Max Schilling.
(Press Notice-"In the Interpretation of this
classic. Nine. Ballach was called upon to de-
piot wide range of emotion, and succeeded
admirably in interpreting her chosen text to
the full and pleasing In superlative degree
the large audience which came to hear her.
Fine Arts Journal, Chicago, February, l9OL)
THE Last Rose of Summer.
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The next season at the Metropolitan
opera house in New York will begin
on Monday. November 16, and con-
tinue for twenty weeks
At a meeting of the National Asso-
citation of Teachers of Singing, held in
Steinway hail. New York, last
Wednesday evening, David Bispham
the distinguished baritone. gave an
address on the principles of singing.
Rita LIE Fornia, the young American
soprano, now in her first season al
the Metropolitan, substituted fol
Emma Eames in I'll Trovatore" at short
notice last Thursday night, made an
instantaneous hit All the critics agree
as to her ability. She is a California
girl, having been born in San Fran
cisco.
We fiatter ourselves that we are
quite musical in this section of the
world, and the fact that our SYM
phony orchestra has passed success
fully eleven seasons of educational
work. while larger cities have beer
compelled to abandon similar enter
prise. speaks volumes musically for
our public, our teachers and the direc-
tors and associate members Of the
Symphony association.
The program for this afternoon as
selected by Mr.. Hamilton is a most
ambitious one and a fitting finale to
the seasons work. but very few SYM
phony orchestras essay a complete
Wagnerian program but, with new
mon addftjouaI Instruments and or