Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1912-10-26
MUSICAL NOTES

A dainty replica of Louis XVI
stage setting, with tapestries and fur
nishings, tall candlesticks and can
delebra with delicate green tapers,
antique jar with immense cluster Of
splendid pink roses and most inter-
esting of all, a predecessor of the
piano, the harpsichord, All this, with
a background cf palms, greeted the
eyes of the audience as they entered
the Grand opera house Saturday ev-
ening, to enjoy the most unusual
privilege of hearing a harpsichord
recital by Miss Frances Pelton-
Jones, one Of the few artists who has
devoted herself to the study Of the
clavichord and harpsichord and who
enjoys the reputation Of being a Won
derful performer upon these instru-
ments.
Her beautiful gown was Of light
blue silk with Vatican plat and
graceful panniers, A filmy scarf of
pale pink, her couffeur with Its side
curls and golden band, and the little
nosegay she carried completed a cos
tune both artistic and charming,
William Edwin Chamberlain, her
assisting soloist, was also in garb of
the same period, wearing black satin
coat with touches Of jet trimming
llace neck and sleeve frills, black sat
in knee pants with side buckles Of
jet and long silk hose and pumps Of
black. The peruke was white, cor
rectly powdered and tied,
The harpsichOrd was an exact re-
pllca of an original instrument; the
plectrum clectur variety and the
best of its kind. In form, 1t is SINH
lar to the baby grand piano Its
outer frame is a deep green, paneled
with gilt bands, its raised cover dis
closing a peculiar pink which
matched in color the music rack
There are two key boards and six
combination pedals The tiny wire
strings are not struck with ham
mers, but plucked with curved quills
which produce a sound not unlike
that Of the mandolin, although much
purer and sweeter
Miss Jones touch is exquisite. An
introduction to this style Of rare mu'
sic was charmingly given in explain
atary remarks before opening the
,, program.
1t would be impossible to describe
the purity and delicacy of the harp
sichord tones. Not a note escaped
an ear in the immense silent audi
ence, while Miss Pelton-Jones drew
from the quaint instrument tende
melodies of the centuries past,
She was Enthusiastically graceful
= in all her movements and speeches
A program of rare charm had bee
chosen and was played with inter
3 probation and finish of an artist Al
= ovation, spontaneous and rapturou'
was accorded this gated performer
y whose ability was directed by in
= structions from Arnold Dolmetscf
T. the greatest musical antiquarian.
Il During the recital an old fashionet
arrangement OF beautiful flowers Il
i the stiff pyramid style Of years age
e and circled with the protecting hold
i err, was dainty compliment sent t
b the stage for Miss Jones.
Mr. Chamberlaln's baritone voice Il
u remarkably musical, of robust Dual
i ity and perfect intonation Hi
= groups of songs were delightfully."- en-
tertaining and most enthusiasticall!
received.
The following program was pre-
sented Saturday evening:
e sonata in q minor. ,Scarlatti (l6S3
Pastorale,
Capriccio
Prelude in c major.J j. S. Bach Cl6S5
u Solfeggletto. .....'''''''''''''
= ....Ph. Emanuel Bach (1714
: Largo (from "Xerxes~....."r.
y ..1.......... Haendel (16S5
Celebrated Minuet Bocchelini (174S
II Miss Pelton-Jones
,, Arias--
where Fer You Walk" .Haende
a "Caro milo ben" Giordani (l7%
r Vittorla mio core, Carissimi (16O4
T Mr. Chamberlain.
Prelude b Nat major. Bach COS5
g Excerpt from "Rinaldo" ".........
,......... Haendel 1885
n Gayotte in A major. Il. Gluck Q7l4
l. Miss Pelton-Jones
/ Bergerettes. .....Arr. by Weckerlii
8 Lison Dormait, XVIII Steele.
!, Bergere Legere, XVIII Steele.
70 Love Me or Not .......'..'.Seech
y Mr.. Chamberlain.
81 lie Coucou. u....... Daquim (l6S4
y ,,nsn nE..oh from, "aaul"
r uaands