Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-04


treasures many relics of the great COM
poser, though never having seen him
herself
The letters of the name being all of
the musical alphabet gave opportunity
for a little ingenuity in making a
musical phrase of them. This has also
been done on the same name by Schu-
mann in his album for the Young"
Butler Recital
Alfred A. Butler gave an organ recital
last night at Christ church. assisted by
the quartet of the church. The pro-
gram was divided into two parts, the
first being historical and covering the
growth and development of organ
music from the time of Handel to
Thiele: The numbers were Overture
to Alcina" (HaudeD. old psalm tune
by Purcell, andante from the fourth
Mendelssohn sonata. fugue in D by
Bach and the difficult theme and varia-
tions by Thiele.
The modern section of ttia p.ogram
included intermeZzo in ID fiat by Hol-
Inns. allegretto grocosa by Maszkowski,
epilogue from the "Crucifixion" by
Mailing and a grand sonata on the
Ninety-fourth Psalm by Reubke. The
Wagner, and "Suando Corpus" by Ros-
sini. Mr.. Buffers work last night
stamped him asa master of the organ.
His technic sufficient even for the de-
mands of the enormously difficult
Reubke sonata, his phrasing above re-
proach, pedaling clear and crisp and
above all the musical instinct to make
every number of living human interest
The organ leaves a better and better
impression the more one hears it, and
it is doubtful if there is another its
equal on the Pacific coast in perfection
of tone and workmanship.
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The quartet of the first Unitarian
church, composed of Mrs. Frank Colby,
Miss Beresford Joy, Johann Haze
Zinck and Charles Bowes, presented the
Schumann cycle, "In a Persian Gar
den," last night at the church before a
crowded house. 1t is rare indeed one
hears better ensemble singing than this
organization gave last night. The
oriental flavor of the music and the
charm of Fitzgerald's translation of the
Rubiayat found excellent rendition.
Miss Joy also sang group Of solos.
Long Ago" (MacDowelD and "The
Nightingale Has a Lyre of Gold"
(Whelpley).
Miss Joy is one of the most artistic
singers among the contraltos of Los
Angeles and proved her ability in her
songs at this concert. They also sang
as an extra number Fanning's "Milier's
Wooing." A great deal of praise is duo
Mr.. Bowes. for it is under his able
direction that the choir has risen to
it's excellent position. Miss McGlashan,
the organist of Unity church, was a
sympathetic accompanist.
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The college of music of the Univer-
sity of Southern California announces
q piano recital for this afternoon in
the college chapel at 4 o'clock, to be
given by the pupils of Miss Trowbridge,
assisted by Miss Mabel Cleveland, So
prano. The public is invited.
s.
A crowd of 100 members of the Gamut
club enjoyed a banquet and good time
at the club building last night. En-
thusiasm was the order Of the day and
plans for the minstrel show have
progressed to such an extent that it is
hoped to make it an event second only
In scope and Importance to the Shrine
circus. Staid business men and we'll
known musicians will appear in black
face and threaten a riot of fun. This
show will take place in the Auditorium
or some downtown theater about June
20. Rehearsals have already COM
menced.