Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-02-15

! Mauam Lillian NOIulCd, regal, Rfa-
cious and charmingingly captivating,
sang in magnificent voice at the Ar
mory hall Wednesday night, and made
secure the reputation she enjoys
that of one of the foremost operatic
stars on the concert stage.
Beautiful in robe of pale green
over gold tissue, with bands OF sable,
and sparkling gems everywhere; her
head dress a diamond tiara with a
wonderful emerald as center jewel,
this graceful woman's appearance
brought a storm Of applause which
was repeated again and again during
the program, reaching the zenith Of
enthusiasm when the first aCcompani-
ment notes of Home, Sweet Home"
and "The Star Spangled Banner"
fell on listening ears,
Artistic versatility was displayed in
her program, comprising both the
dramatic and the lyrical. In her
lighter songs was the beauty of voice
and the perfection of style for which
she is noted. Her singing Wednes-
day night was a lesson to many and
an exquisite pleasure to all.
Her Interpretation of "The Erl-
King" (schuberN was of great vocal
purity and admirable dramatic point.
In marvellous pianissimo she sang
the spirit voice enticing the child. The
scene with its dramatic import was
given without sacrifice of vocal eff
feet.
Madam Nordica's songs with their
pianoforte accompaniment were deli
cate, graceful and full of expressive
ness and she sang them eXquisitely
Her interpretative methods repre-
sented the perfect adjustment of fa-
cial expression and gesture; this, to-
gether with a magnificent voice thor
oughly deserved the tremendous eva
tion she received.
Madam Nordica's trills are marvel
! GUS, and as perfect as those from the
, throat of song bird From note to
, note they linger clear and flute-like,
, for an almost incredible period, and
E cease only when she closes her lips
upon them.
: In all her singing her facial eX-
pressions are beautiful TO watch.
There is not the slightest contortion
or visible effort, no matter how diff
cult may be the passage in note or
, enunciation. The most severe fault
: finder could have seen no opportunity
for adverse criticism last Wednesday
, night when Madam Lillian Nordica
sang in concert.
A graceful compliment sent to the
stage for her was an immense clus,
-, ter of pink carnations and asparagus
, fern tribute of appreciation from
the young ladies Of Miss Minnettf
. Magers glee club With charming
, naturalness not often witnessed upor
stage, Nordca arranged her flora
tribute satisfactorily amid the leaves
: of tall palm which was one OF many
! stationed about the platform.
When Mr.. Rummel, the vlolinist
carried a request for "The Star Span.
gled Banner" to be sung in honor ot
. Lincolns birthday, there was con,
sternation on the part Of the accom-
panist who had never played the air
Nordlca smilingly assisted Mr.. Sim.
= mons as to key and manned Of follow.
u ing. With true American patriotism
= this splendid woman signified her re-
y, quest that the audience stand, ant
- later in voice distinctly heard al
D over the great auditorium, she com
. manded "Sing!" and two Thousand
. people rejoice in the remembrance o.
= having sung with Americas greatest
I artist.
T. Adding immensely to the evenings
g pleasure was William Morse Rummel
t a violinist who has won recognition
Il from the musical public and leading
Il musicians Of the world. Although {
young man, his playing Is masterful
soulful and artistic, No artist Of his
s age promises more in the way o
;. musical renown than does Mr.. Rum
T. mel. He possesses all the Qualitle,
+ which are essential to hold a prom
y inent position in the world Of musica
l. art Heartiest applause followed his
3. numbers, and continuous demand for
8. encores showed the appreciation o
). the vast audience for artistic work.
8, While Mr. Rummel's art does no
n equal Nordica's, he Is a wonderful
{. violinlst whose music can sway an
n audience It would be difficult to So
z lect n number from his groups whIcl
was the most enthusiastically re
cnived, for all were rapturously ap
j. pauded and occasionally a double en-