Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1913-01-25
MUSICAL NOTES

Guard, can present high class attrac-
tions such as gave pleasure to the
large audience Wednesday night, their
reputation as ENTERTAINERS will fill
the armory with representative people
of this city, from society and business.
And 1t will be a matter of short time
when the requirements for furnishing
refinement Of surroundings, and requi-
site means for amusement, are added
to the very comfortable club rooms.
The handsome armory building is one
of Salem's show places, and the stall
wart young men who are fortunate
enough to be enlisted in Company NJ
are members Of most highly respected
families and represent the best of bu-
siness ability. A military training is
admirable in time OF peace, and when
combined with the splendid patriotism
of American soldiers, it stands for VIC
tory, always.
Madam Nordica is to sing in Eugene
and already every seat has been dis
posed Of at two, and two and one-half
dollars What town smaller than Sa-
lem has done can certainly be dupli-
Gated by this city. Monmouth has
promised a car to be filled with people
appreciative Of the best music, I'm
case the railroad management will
make one and one-third rate from that
place. Nordica is a favorite among
the few very great singers, and is es-
pecially attentive to the demands for
encore. Gifted with a wonderful voice
and great personal beauty, she is also
| fortunate enough to possess on enor-
mouse individuality and indomitabe
will and perseverance Of her New Eng
land ancestors. Their career is well
known to all music lovers. Born in
the town Of Pennington, Maine, Lillian
Norton comes of fine, old stock and is
granddaughter of the famous revival
ist known in his time as "Campmeet-
ing John Allen" While still very
young, her parents moved to Boston
and she commenced the study Of sing
ing in the New England Conservatory.
"A very pale little girl" the great Gil
bert called when she made her first
appearance with Gilmore's band at
Madison Square Garden, singing the
aria from 'Somnambula," and "See
the Bright Seraphim," and scoring a
decided success. A few months later,
while still in her teens, she journeyed
to Italy and settled in Milan to study
with San Giovanni, the mast celebrat-
ed teacher Of the time who re-christen-
ed her "Nordica." In the following
year she made a successful debut as
Violetta, the hapless heroine of Or
ITraviata," in Brescia, and this was
quickly followed by similar successes
in Milan and Genoa. Her fame flew
fast from the sunny southland of song
to the eXacting censors of the great
northern capital, st. Petersburg, and
she was engaged for a season there
where her success was so remarked
that she was Immediately re-engaged
for a second season, most unusual
occurrence. From that time Madam
Nordica's triumphs have been notable
and numerous.
In eighteen hundred and ninety
four unusual distinction was awarded
her in the form of an invitation from
Madam Cosina Wagner to create the
role Of Elsa in "Dohengrin" at Bey-
reuth, and she also had the honor of
being the first Isolde and Elsa to be
heard at Prlnz-Regenten theatre in
Munich.
In eighteen hundred and ninety-five
she effected what was virtually a re-
naissance Of Wagner in this country
and the memorable November night of
that year when she sang Isolde at the
Metropolitan opera house, will never
be forgotten, The famous diamond
tiara presented to her on that occa-
sion, and which was voluntary con.
tribution from her admirers all over
the country is a significant mementc
Of her artistic success.
Madam Nordlca is now at the zenith
Of her powers, Her superb voice ant
the breadth and nobility Of her art
creates profound impression. She Is
admittedly the greatest dramatic so
prano of the present day. Her success
has been world wide since her frs
appearance in opera. Her intcrpreta
tions are Of great vocal purity and ad
mlrable dramatic point. Salem hai
the opportunity Of hearing this famous
diva, 1t will be possible for Mis-
Minnetta Magers to present MADAM
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