The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-29
Music and Musicians
-HE pIANoFoRTE has beyond

devote many nonrs q daN po practice
But the question often comes TO the
mind whether or not the expenditure
of time and money is wise.
For what might be in reason expect
ed from investment of money the re-
turns seem meager very often, and the
suspicion that something is wrong is
the thought that lies uppermost IN n
thinking mind. Thnt pupils do not un
derstand the intelligent method OF prac-
tice is one of the first causes of failure
TO succeed in tho divine art. When
the mind and heart lack sympathy with
the work, more evil than good Will re-
suit from IL mechanical, meaningless,
stupid business OF practiclng. This is
what must be avoided in proper
course of music study and we'll dl-
rected system Of instruction. 1t is the
business of the teacher to see that the
work is not stupid, and that the young
hearts md minds are thoroughly en-
crossed in the work \ piano course
should not be mere finger gymnastics;
more than any of the other arts, music
should fill head, heart and body in an
equal degree.
When a pupil is taught the correct
position of the hands and fingers, he
should understand what kind of tone
he will produce from the correct po-
sition. II should be taught that q
harsh, iolting tone results from wrong
position and incorrect lingering. The
ear will soon recognize beautiful
tone. and the pupil will become inter
ested in trying to produce IT, care
trained alike, This Will tend, so say
medical authorities as well as musi,
clans. TO cqualizc tho circulation, and
The demands on brain and nerve cen.
ters. Following this rule Will also show
consideration for the cars and tortured
nerves Of the hearers, for who does
not remember the answer made by the
great Padercwski, to an important old
dowageI In London7 The importan {
parsonage had insisted on the artist
hearing her daughter attempt TO play
the piano. Turning to Paderewski, she
beamingly inquired what he thought
of the performance. Wearly he re-
Piled, "Dear madam. she does not let
her right hand know what her left is
doing.
Symphony Orchestra Recital.
The Symphony rehearsals are pro-
crossing satisfactorily and the lndlca~ |
tions are that finished and artistic
programme will result. The next con
cert will be held February 22 and al
ready much interest is aroused III the
organization in society and musical cir
cles of the city. IT is expected that the
musical students of all the private edu- !
cational institutions of the city will at
tend in groups. Spencer Clawson, Jr.,
will be the solost for the coming con-
cert and his numbers will be up to the
standard he has already established. A
special practice has been announced for
next Thursday Mt 1880 cock at the |
Salt Lake tbeater for the string sec
tion only.
To Present Opera
The charming opera, "Priscilla, or
"The Pilgrims Proxy by Surette,
will be presented by the Twenty |
ward choir next Wednesday. Thursday |
and Friday evenings in the amusement
annex of the ward. under the direction
of the leader, ]. W. Morgan. The pro-
ceeds of the performances will be used
to assist in the erection Of a new chapel
teenth ward meeting house. Second |
West and Fourth North streets. The !
cast will be as follows; Priscilla. Jo-
sephine Hinckley; Resignation, Ethel
Goodyear; Captain Miles Standish. T. |
Nelson Bleak, Jr.; John Alden, Ed J. |
Brain; Hatebad Higgins. Thomas G.
Doxey; Governor Bradford, Ralph !
Bleak; Barbara. Clara Holmes Hardy; |
Prudence. Edna Margetts; Faith, Annie |
Holmes. the Mayfower buds; souanto, J
the Indian, Clifford Flint.
Madame Calye, tho great diva, has
been obliged to cancel her American
tour owing to illness, and has been OF.
dered to Europe by her physicians. |
Calve was booked for a date in this |
city in March.
Pepito Arriola Coming.
Arrangements were completed during
the week for the appearance of the
wonderful boy pianist, Pepito Arriola
who will be heard at the Salt Lake the.
ater Thursday evening February l6.
Reports from the Pacific coast cities |
where he has been appearing are strong
IN praise Of this phenomenal child mu,
sician, Many of Salt Lakes leading
musicians and teachers are enthusiastic
about the announcement that Pepito
will visit Salt Lake.
Spring Music Festival.
The following works are being con.
sldered, from which one oratorio and
one opera will be selected for presen-
tation at the coming spring festival: |
Mendelssohn 's est. Paul. and HEh- |
jah,n Go1nod's "Redemption,n Dud-
"La Traviata," Biget's HCarmen,
and Saint Saen's "Samson and Deli.
lab. ~ Professor Evan Stephens, di- |
rector of the festival, is now looking
over these selections and his decision |
will shortly be announced.
Eminent Pianists Coming.
Harold Bauer and Josef Lhevinne.
the eminent pianists, whose successes in
this country have confirmed the high
rank accorded them in the old world, |
will return next season for extensive
tours under the management of Loudon
Charlton. They will both appear in
the leading cities, east and west, in
Guiding Salt Lake and the Pacific coast
towns. Lhevinne will visit, as well, |
Mexico and Cuba,
First Methodist Church,
The music for the morning service
for the First Methodist church today
will be;
Organ Prelude
Anthem, !" Out Of the Depths" Ca rter
Miss Schrack and Choir
Offertory
Quartette, "I Will Please Theeu.
Fillmore |
Mrs. Wetzell. Miss Schrack, Mr..
Abbott and Mr.. Ebberhardt.