Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1912-04-18
LYRIC BOYS MAKE
DECIDED HIT HERE
BEST MALE CHORUS EVER HEARD
IN WARREN PLEAsEs TWO
BIG AUDIENCES

Warren, the music loving and music
supporting city, as well as the city Of
rather severe musical critics, bows
With respect before the Lyric Male
Chorus of Gustavus Adolphus College.
Having been congratulated year af-
ter year for it's own musical organiza-
t1ons, Warren expected a great deal
when the Lyric boys were advertised
TO appear in our city, but the program
last Saturday evening at the NJ. w.
A. Opera House took the Marshall
county seat by storm, as was evidenc-
ed by the thunderous applause ac-
corded the singers after each number.
Warren received more than it ex-
pected; it's eyes were opened to the
great and beautiful possibilities in
male chorus work. A standard has
been set by the Lyric members, and
Warren is now bent upon attaining,
if possible, that goal through it's own
"Mansk0r.'
Saturday night, in Warren, never
guarantees large crowds at entertain
ments, yet several hundred music low
ers put business duties to the side
and enjoyed the best male chorus pro-
gram ever heard in this part of the
state.
The chorus work, under the very
efficient leadership of Prof A. w. An
derson, was admirable. It is difficult
TO speak of the technique, and one
would tumble all over ones self to-
use all the fancy musical phrases in
criticism, but it is sufficient to say
that every note sounded reached the
hearts of the auditors. There was
enough volume, when needed, to make
the walls Of the auditorium vibrate.
but the director was as easily able to
produce those soft musical whispers
from the twenty sturdy singers.
To those we'll versed in musical
authors it is enough to say that the
chorus ably rendered compositions
by Sarjeant, Durrner, Pacius, Edward
Grieg and Others
The rendition of the christian
Martyrs" Naurent de Rille) was the
best number on the program. That
the chorus could render such a diff
cult, classic piece with ease and per-
fection bespeaks very complimentary
the ability of Director Anderson and
the chorus members. This number
was preceded by an able descriptive
oration by Carl Cassel, of Duluth.
One of the many pleasant surprises
came with the appearance of Ludwig
Melander, that young, but very capa-
bic violinist. He may not be much
''over fourteen, but he is far above
the average of those violinists who
make their appearance on this circuit
once in a while. Mr.. Melander alone
could draw full house in this city
at any time. The applause he received
Saturday night proves how much
Warren appreciates such music.
The Knock brothers sang few
beautiful tenor duets. Their voices
show training, and their selections
were appreciated very much. Messrs.
Paul Bloom and Axel Backstrom un-
doubtedly produce the best duets in
the state Mr.. Bloom has rich
tenor voice, while Mr.. Backstrom
bears the ear-marks of well-trained
basso.
Prof. Anderson's piano solo was a
signal for more Of the same kind,
judging from the applause he receiv-
ed. In all, the program was more
than one could expect. There We're
varieties enough to suit every musical
taste, while the selections were made
with such care that the program
would be bound to please any audi
ence
Sacred Concert Given
The chorus appeared on Sunday
evening at the Swedish Lutheran
church, which at that occasion held
it's record crowd. 1t is estimated
that at least $50 persons crowded in
to the little auditorium. A splendid
program, suitable for the occasion,
was rendered, and again the boys
demonstrated their abilities as sing.
ers. Rev. N. G. w. Knudtsen deliv-
cred an address on "Companionship." :"
Prof. C. o. Bergquist presided.
The Jubilee Singers, colored vocal
s. ,oa1sinians oncnl1ntarAd had