Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1911-06-24

MltnOu ndNlhB haleutu 10 the good
entertainments, one would never sun
pose Salem held so many fine vocal
and instrumental performers. The
programs, excellent in ARRANGEMENT
disclosed work smoothed by hard
practice and intelligently Interpreted
1t would be difficult to analyze each
selection, even were time and space
available for that purpose. In OPEN
ing this week of music, the Shelton
Mayors programs were excellent and
called out full houses. Owing to I'M
ayoidable circumstances, a few mem
bers were not given as programmed
but were substituted in most salts
factory n In listening to the
work of Miss SheltOn's pupils, there
is a noticeable mark of brilliancy and
clear cut technique; the heavier pas
sages being particularly we'll execut-
ed, keeping the melody in sight but
never losing thought for good tech
nique in which her pupils are so
thoroughly drilled. The first number
for Monday evening was a piano
quartet, Hungarian Rapsodie II. by
List. The performers were Myrtle
Duncan, Vivian McCurdy Foster, Ber-
tina Duncan and Bertha Junk Darby.
The Interpretation of List music is
not easy; but this quartet demon
strated ability and technique in their
brilliant handling of this number. On
account of illness Miss Bertha Dun
cans number, which was one of the
best, was omitted. Miss Mary Pigler
substituting with LISTS Rigolette.
beautifully executed. She is a tai
ented young pianist and too much
praise cannot be given her. Miss
Myrtle Duncan in her splendid inter
probation of Caprice Espagnol" gave
an excellent number that calls for
good technique. careful study and ar
tistic finish. This she played in most
satisfactory manner. The duo, BEL
isario de Donizetta" given by Doro-
thy Pearce and Mary Pigler is a fa-
yorite with musicians and was a sur
prise for the audience. These young
performers not only have the tech
nique but perfect rythm. In Polka
de la Refine, Edith Cleaver Kahe. an
ACCOMPLISHED pianist. showed espec.
tally fine work with confidence of
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audience. Although not so difficult
as some of the piano numbers, Lii
liam Christensen Cupper played
"Hark, Hank, the Lark" with ability.
Much feeling and expression are
shown in her work. In trio, most
eXQuisitely given on organ, piano and
violin, Miss Shelton, Nina Bushnell
Ringo and Viola Vercla played LISTS
Dream of Love"
Tuesday evenings program opened
with a young quartet of piano play
ers winning abundant recognition for
their perfect adherence to time, nor
were they lacking in expression.
Mrs, Kane's place was filled by two
young pianists, who in playing Raff's
"Tarrentelle," surprised their listen
ers. With touch clear and sparkling
the spirit of the tarrentelle was well
brought out. Lena Dotson is a pupil
Of Miss Chandler, Alice Barker. of
Miss Skeletons instruction. Both
were of great credit to their teach
ers.
Bernice Clark in her two selec-
lions showed talent in a clear
touch and brilliant execution, the last
number being played with perfect
ease. She was a favorite with the
audience. One of the gems of the
evening was Leila Slater's playing of
Chopins "Nocturn" Op. 81, No. q. 1t
was beautiful and showed splendid
touch; her second number given in
bright, airy movement, brilliant
throughout vas exactly opposite in
character to the other. Myrtle Lantz
in her fine number showed good
technique with careful study and I'M
derstanding.
The splendid violin work of the
was a joy to the audience. There is
no touch of r%oughness nor incom-
plete notes from these talented young
girls. 1t. is very seldom such artis-
tic performers are found outside Of
professional circles. Substituting for
Mary Pigler's number, the trio play
ing the first night, gave Meditation
most beautifully. lie Rue East
played her number in most artistic
manner. Her style, ideas and eX-
preston are. peculiarly adapted to
Chaminade music.
In vocal numbers Miss Minnetta
Mayors splendid training was made
manifest. Especially noticeable in
her pupils being their clear enuncia-
ton to which she devotes particular
attention.
Mrs. Seba Case Wall, who was
honored with the first vocal number
on the program was not able to sing
because of an acute attack of bron-
chitis, thereby disappointing the au-
dience, with many of whom she is a
faverite. Miss Gertrude EriXon S
first number was a bright CHEEKY
song with. many runs and triils'
showing the pure notes and ieXlDle
voice of careful training. Her seconu
number, a most difficult n with its
smooth sustained notes, and dithcult
harmony, was one of the most eX-
pressive and most beautifully given
songs of the evening.