The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-23
HAYDN CREATION
SPLEND|DLY GIVEN
Student Chorus, SoloistS, Or
chestra and Director Ap-
plauded by Auditors.

SURPRISING In breadth aud scope. in
grandeur and beauty. In dignity aud
strength. all productions previously un-
dertakcn by the Musical Society OF The
University of Utah. the production or
Haydn's oratorio. The Creation" nj the
Salt Lake theater last night was notable
I'm three distinct features: IL moved with
out "A hitch and WAS artistic from begin
Ming TO end: II demonstrated the pains
taking work and the excellent progress
OF more than 100 pupils: II was nsgnifl-
cent tribute 10 the genius and energy W
Professor Squire Coop. head Of the music
department of the institution and director
of the production Among tho hundreds
Of enthusiastic music lovers who attend
cd tho comment heard was almost equally
surprise and admiration. for there were
many who regarded with doubt the sue
cessful rendition OF so heavy DrodUc-
ton. a doubt that WAS entirely dispelled
long before the first part OF the oratorlo
WAS finished
Tho proper Interpretation OF tho in
Splrcd harmonieS of Haydn that voice tho
sublime sacred thoughts OF Milton requires
not only a we'll trained and capable chorus
and soloists OF unusual ability but sym
phOnic orchestra composed OF PLAYERS
capable OF the reverential mood and deep
religious colorlng of the music. And none
OF these elements was lacking Inst night.
Tho orchestra. under almost perfect con-
troll OF the director, showed throughout a
fiCultieS and the beauties OF the work:
the soloists. both in the single numbers,
ducts and trlos called forth round after
round OF deserved applause. Mrs MaE
gle Tout Browning. who sang Gabriel. In
splendid voice. was the true artist
throughout, but If distinction is 10 he
made her two great arias. with Yer
dure Clad and "On Mighty Pens Up
lifted Scars were received with the
most favor
Fred smith, basso, wIHo sang Raphael,
lived up to the reputation he has
achieved I'm former appearances here: he
was ever at his case. sure OF his ground
and his deep. rich and resonant voice
was heard 10 better advantage In the
part than in any other he has vet given
here. His rccitative And God created
great whales" and the air Now Hcav-
en- IN fullest glory shone. were partlCu-
larly strong and beautiful
NJ J. Brines, tenor who sans. urIei
did excellent work. being at his best
IN The rendition OF the air In native
worth and honor. clad, The concerted
parts were all splcndidly done.
The Introductory feature OF the classic
programme was q happy thought upon
the part Of the director. Miss Lillian
Wright played the Grieg concerto (oDus
l6) as only a broad minded aud culti-
waited artist could have done. Her inLui-
tion is quick aud keen. her comprehen-
sion broad, her phrasinS beautifully
done. her touch both delicate and firm
She played without the score and was
ably supported by the orchestra.
There was a good audience. Including
many Of the prominent people OF the city.
present. Arrangements have been made
for a second production OF 1.-THE Crca-
tion" at the Salt Lake thcater st spe-
cIal performance, O'Clock Wednesday
afternoon.