The weekly times-record. (Valley City, N.D.) 1912-1922, 1913-06-05
festival Closes With
Fine Symphony Concert
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the classical in music. Mr.. van Vile,
either proved the contrary or all who
heard him yesterday were familiar
with the classics. That is the test OF
an artist which will move the emo
tons of all who hear him.
In Schumann's Dance of Nymphs
and Satyrs, as given by the orchestra,
one could fairly see the fairy spirits
in harmonious motions as depicted by
the composer The number gave the
orchestra fine opportunity for the per.
feet execution it is capable OF.
| In the selection from Gounod's
Queen of Sheba, More Regal in his
Low Estate" Nine. Barbara Wait,
made her second appearance before a
Valley City audience and as con.
tralto soloist she is fast winning a
permanent place among the music
lovers Of this community. In techni-
que, tone quality, attack and execu.
ton she is to be ranked among the
best, whom she bids fair to succeed.
The next number was a selection by
the entire organization from Masse-
! nets cantata LA VERGE" Here Mr..
Oberhoffer secured for his hearers all
the sublime inspiration that can be
had from the most sacred. The se1ec-
ton is a masterpiece; to do it justice
is the lot of a master; it was keenly
appreciated.
The closing number of the after
moons program was Dance of the
Hours" from LA Gioconda." It made
fitting climax to the entire program
and many left the auditorium when it
was completed with wish that 1t
might be repeated.
What was thought to be the very
best in orchestral music was even
bettered In the evening program of the
orchestra. The first number, the ov-
erture "Sankuntala" by Goldmark, i'm
mediately brought the patrons to this
feeling. Perfect harmony, beautiful
emotions and finely executed music
pictures characterized the overture
from first to last.
Richard Czerwonky, concert master
and violin soloist, gave the second
number, "Hejre Kati" by Hubay. He
is one of those personalities, original
and productive, who is largely respon-
sible for the high standards made by
the entire organization. 1t must be
an artist who will do him justice, so
excellent were his interpretations
while he played the audience was his,
and his alone, obeying in emotion and
following wherever he chose to lead
them. All that makes for the best
in violin rendition is to be found in
Richard Czerwonky.
Then came "The Roumanian |
Rhapsody" by Enesco, given by the !,
entire orchestra. Nothing was left
undone to make it a perfect renditioni
and Massenet's "Clair de Lune," sc.
lection from "Werther" was equally
effective.
1t is not even a matter of doubt that
in Joseph Schenke one Of the finest
tenors was heard that ever appeared
in the auditorium. Considering the
artists that have appeared here this Is
no mean comparison. Large of per-
son, his Visit la Guibba" by Leon.
cavallo, was as magnificent. He was
twice encored and yet his hearers
were not satisfied; there seemly being
no bounds to their enthusiasm.
LISTS LES Preludes" was truly a
Symphonic Poem and perhaps showed
the finest Of fine tones and harmony,
showing the exact response of each
member of the large organization to
the baton Of poet conductor.
Mrs. Ohrman sang the aria "Caro
none" from "Rigoletto" by Verdi,
which brought a great applause when
the orchestra began the first strains
Of the introduction. 1t is doubtful
If soprano soloist has here appear.
ed with so flexible voice, fine execu.
ton perfect abandon and freedom, as
was experienced in Mrs. Ohrman last
evening. She was encored several
times and only the lateness of the
hour prevented further appearance, so
generous was she.
Arthur Middleton, is a favorite here
and has been for several seasons, but
he had never reached the apprecia.
ton now held for him until he sang
the song Of the drum major from
Thomas LA Caid" This showed
tremendous ability in vocal powers
and all that make for fine art. He
will not soon be forgotten.
Woodland Scenes" by Mcdowell
and Wagner's Dance Of the Appren.
tees" were equally appreciated, and
ended one Of the finest festivals yet
attended here. Mr.. Oberhoffer, the