The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1911-05-27
FESTIVAL CLOSES |
! WITH An OVATION
Prof. Earhart and Musicians
Applauded Finances
Not Reported.

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With the redition Of Verde Re-
QUEEN by the adult chorus OF $50
voices. soloists and Richmond Sym
phony orchestra at the Coliseum last
evening the fifth May Musical Festival
came to brilliant conclusion, From =
musical standpoint it was an sunQuali-
fed success. AS an artistic accom-
plishment it ranks along, with the fes-
tivals which have preceded 1t, and
perhaps a little higher. for it came
nearer being an entirely. Richmond If.
fair than ever before.
The worth and character. of the Of
fering last evening was evidenced by
the continued applause of the musical
enthusiasts which reverberated
throughout the Coliseum when the
concert had come to close. The au-
dience fingered for many minutes. APP
parently unwilling to 90. calling upon
Prof. Earhart and the soloists for re-
peated bows.
A Splendid Chorus.
The chorus had been drilled through
the untiring efforts of Pnf Earhart
practically to perfection. and the re-
suit was highly pleasing. 1t WanN
concert that would be q gre4&r u
"a city many times larger II
mond and it did much tospe -
Richmond's reputation as a1muSlc cen
ter.
The work of the soloists hin connec-
ton with the chorus was also very
pleasing and we'll received. This was
especially true OF Jessie Lynde Hop
kins, contralto. and Prof. Aurele Bor-
riss. head of the music department
of Earlham college. The other solo
lists were Mrs. Luella ,Chilson-O hrman.
soprano, and John Miller, tenor. both
of whom have well cultivated voices
and showed appreciative understand
ing of Verdi's great work
The splendid performance of the
Richmond Symphony orchestra was
particularly brought out at the con-
cert yesterday afternoon when much
OF the program consisted of orchestral
numbers Here again was the extraor-
binary ability of Prof. Will Earhart.
the moving spirit of the festival mani
tested, and the excellent playing OF
this body of Richmond musicians was
another tribute to him. The work Of
the orchestra was one OF the most Inn
portant features OF the festival. and
its great success was well merited.
A Great Pianist.
The playing of Leon Sampaiz. the
Belgian pianist. at the concert yester-
day afternoon was well'received.
| Owing to the fact that many mem
, bers OF the orchestra and choruses and
school children. with whom tickets
were placed for distribution. have not
reported, the members Of the Com
mercial club committee, which backed
the festival, are unable to give the
receips and estimated attendance fig
lures 1t is certain however. that the
receipts this year will fall short OF
those or previous festivals. This was
Indicated by the smaller audiences.
While the attendance was not az large
as was expected and consequently
somewhat disappointing. the attend
ance was considered fair and showed
/ that Richmond music lovers and stu
dents appreciated the value Of the
event.
1t was stated by members Of the
Commercial club committee today that
although there viii be no surplus, It II
certain that the receipts will cover
ali expenses and leave no deficit. Last
year there was q surplus of about $500
which was turned into q special May
Festival fund to perpetuate the event.
and in case there should be any mo-
ney resulting this year after all bills
have been paid it will be added to this
fund.
! At the same time that great credit
lis being given Prof. Earhart and mem
bers of the chorus and orchestra for
the success Of the festival, the Com
mercial club. and particularly the ex-
ecutive committee comes In for its
share OF the praise.