Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 1886-1927, 1909-05-21
JOSEPH" THAT MOST BEAUTI-
FUL, CLASSICAL CANTATA
MUSICAL EVENT OF SEASON
"A Large and Enthusiastic Audience
of the Best People in Grants
Pass Crowd Opera House.

The rendering of Joseph" Monday
night was the musical event of the
year and was thoroughly appreciated
by large audience. The work
throughout deserves praise. Every
part was well sustained, and the
chorus showed the influence of the
trainer back Of 1t.
The pastoral setting of the first
scene was most suitable introduc-
tion. Mr.. Van Dyke in the leading
role of Joseph entered clad as a
shepherd boy. His song was of his
sheep and the clear, lyrical quality
of his voice fitted well the sweetness
OF the song. Mrs. Walkers entrance
clad as a Syrian maiden was attend-
ed by a thrill of delight on the part
of the audience Her Hail, Joseph"
was sung with spirit and fervor that
was at once spontaneous and captiva-
ting.
Throughout the first scene the
music is well adapted to the express
sion of the hate and envy of the
brethren toward Joseph, the spirit
of which the chorus caught up well
and the action was carried on with
enthusiasm and rapidlty.
The grief of Jacob over the loss
of Joseph marks the dramatic part
of the following scene. Here the
father was made strikingly real by
the most effective Interpretation of
Mr.. Voorhies in the role of Jacob.
More than one eye was moist as the
old man poured out his grief. Mr..
Cramer, as heuben, did strong work
in the solo, THE Child Is Not" His
work throughout was good. The
refrain of the chorus, Cast Thy
Burden on the Lord" with the final
tableau as Jacob calmed by his com
forters raised his eyes to heaven
marked climax that held the audi
ence spellbound.
The salutation between king and
queen IN the court scene showed to
the delight OF all the fitness with
which the characters had been as
signed their parts. Miss Marian
Clark, as queen, won her audience.
Her natural, queenly bearing made
II but second nature for her to carry
her role. Her voice was equally we'll
adapted to her part. Equal praise
is due Mr., Reitz for the dignity and
presence with which he carried the
role OF Pharoah. While his work
was excellent throughout, his strong
dramatic powers were most evident
in the solo "My Heart Is Sore Dis
tressed," and the parts following
The change here in the music 10 q
tone of hope offered good opportun.
ity for dramatic display in the parts
OF both king and queen. The per.
feet harmony OF their voices In the
duet showed complete mastery OF
the music.
II ls not until the brethren are in
troduced to the court that the par
OF Joseph calls for special dramati,
power Here. however, there fl
strong action and Mr.. Van Dyke tool
. II with an abandonment and success
, that delighted his audience. Hi
b work was always equal TO the sltua
: tion and was ably handled with sym
I pathy and understanding.
2 Mr. Bartletts versatility was no
2 tlceablo in the successful way II
{ which he carried two and three role
Y at once. Though his parts gave llttl
r chance TO use his voice, IT'S rlcl
1 quality and fullness made all wisl
e to hear II oftener.
+. The part OF Mr.. Veatch, while
< minor one, brought him recognition
] by the completeness with which h
{ entered into it
s. Miss Mangum as princess appoare
b in ono OF the most beautiful solo
u Of the cantata, the solo OF trump
q after the feast She took well m
q part Of an Egyptian princess. Mls
}, Loughrldgo's voice was well suited {
@ her role as angel
Especially worthy Of mention wa