The San Francisco call., 1909-04-18
STANFORD TO HOLD
FESTIVAL OF MUSIC
Peninsula Towns Drawn Upon to
Secure Monster Chorus
of Singers
Chicago Symphony Orchestra of
Sixty Performers Is Star
Feature of Program

Stanford university. through its Off
cial music committee. has for some
+. months past been engs ged in active
A. preparation. Tor the coming Of the first
annual stanford musical festival
This festival viii embrace the territory
from san Mateo to Pacific Grove. The
choral societies from these sections are
taking part That viii include San
Mateo. Redwood City. Palo Alto, Stan
ford university, Mountain View. sunny
vale. san Jose and Pacific Grove. The
chorus tAus formed viii number about
800 voices.
CHICAGO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
The work done VIII be Rossini' 5
"Stabat Mater" The Chicago symphony
orchestra composed. of. 60 instrumen-
talists has been engaged for this festi-
val The orchestra also carries four
eminent soloists. Three concerts viii
he given. beginning April p and finish
ing April IS
The first concert viii take place the
evening of the 37th and viii be 4 re-
cital concert by three members Of The
chicago symphony orchestra violin
list cellist and a barytone. and every
one Of them masters Of their instru-
ments.
The second concert viii take place in
the afternoon of the second day and
viii be a symphony concert by the
Chicago symphony orchestra. supple
snented by the appearance of the prima
donna. Miss Aida Hemmi. This matinee
begins at 2:30 .. M The orchestra viii
be conducted by Adolph Rosenbecker.
The third concert viii take place the
evening Of the second day and viii
consist OF the entire sta bat" by the
festival chorus Of 400 voices, the four
vocal artists and the Chica 90 symphony
orchestra
PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR
Next year the Messiah is to be pro-
duced by a chorus OF not less than 900
voices, in conjunction with one of the
large orchesJras Of the country. Next
years festival probably viii also in
clude the schools in some monster re-
production by the school children: the
wOmens singing societies at a matinee
concert' the mems singing societies at
an evening 'maennerchor" concert, as
well as the choral societies which are
"a king part this season. The territory
viii also be enlarged and many more
societies invited 10 join.
PRICES OF ADMISSION
The prices Of admission for this
years festival viii be 81 for the season
ticket. A season ticket viii cover ad-
mission 10 all three concerts. The sale
Of season tickets opens Wednesday.
April y, IN all the towns where
choruses are taking part. and in San
Francisco. and viii be closed the fol-
lowing Monday, April 26. Single con-
cert admissions Will then be sold at 81
4 seat. provided there are any left
Special train service, both north and
south, and at special rates, has been
arranged by the Southern Pacific com
pany for all concerts. Those planning
10 come from a distance and desiring
TO remain over for the entire festival
are advised 10 be sure Of securing seats
before coming, as the capacity of AS
sembly hall will not be able TO supply
the demand. il will also be advisable
10 secure hotel accommodations in ad-
vance
G. c. Buehrer OF Stanford university,
secretary and executive officer OF the
Stanford music committee. will answer
all communications directed 10 him as
well as receive orders for seats and
assist in procuring hotel accommoda-
ton.