South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-05-14
VOCAL ARTISTS
WELL RECEIVED
Three SolOists and Festival Choir
Present Pleasing Program
at the Oliver.

The second OF the series OF concerts
In the May festival series at the oliver
theater Wednesday evening maintain
ed the standard set by the opening
program on Tuesday. To those who
attended Tuesdays concert that COM
ment is Illuminating and sufficient.
The program Wednesday was pre-
scented by three solo artists and the
FESTIVAL choir. The latter organization,
unique in the fact that It's formation
was more or less spontaneous. reflect
ed not little credit upon South Bend
singers as a whole.
Frances Ingram. cOntraltO OF the
S1ohtreal and Chicago Grand opera
companies. Helen Axe Brown. So
pTanO. and Theodore Harrison bari
tone, were the sOloists. Each was en-
Enthusiastically received. The entire pro-
gram was vocal not a single place be-
ing given TO an Instrumental number
and yet there was not the slightest
hint OF mOnOtOny- The lively appre-
citation Of the audience Jagged never
an instant and encOTes were repeat
eddy demanded from all Of the sing
ers, each OF whom graciOuSly respond
ed
Miss Ingram. whose work in opera
had made her familiar 10 some OF
South Bends music lovers, was ac-
corded an ovation when she appeared
for her first number. the aria, u al
Perdu mon Eurydice." from "Orpheus
and Eurydice" by Gluck The depth
and fullness of the singers tone and
all its marvellous sweetness were re-
vealed IN this number. Her dramatic
presentation gave evidence that her
endowment OF talent for opera includes
a great deal more than wonderful
voice. This fact was further empha-
sized in the first of the group of songs
which comprised Miss Migrants sec
ond number, 'L'Heure EXquise" by
Hahn. '"The Cry OF Rachel by Salter
brought the climax when voice and
action Joined in putting forth such a
gripping, soul-seizing effect that for a
moment at the close the audience sat
tense; then burst into applause which
II seemed would never end.
Miss Ingram was the second art
ist OF the evening TO pay tribute to the
talent OF the American composer. Sid
ney Homer. her presentation Of the
familiar Banjo Song" following
Uncle Rome" by Mr. Harrison. There
IS a longing, wistful tone in these dia-
dect songs which is their peculiar
charm. And certainly the voices of
the artists left nothing 10 he desired
in the presentation. both Of them hav-
ing peculiar sympathetic quality.
Miss Brown. though quite different
in appearance, voice and presence
from Miss Ingram. was none the less
charming. The simple frankness of
her attitude and the striking beauty
OF her voice won instant favor with
the audience. Miss Browns opening
number was the aria, III est hon, III
est douX." by Massenet. This is not
flOrid, a little more melOdious, per
haps, than the usual aria, and served
to reveal striking qualities in the
singers voice. Miss Brown has power
at her command, but il is when she
Gin
ing is most charming. She produces
pure rounded tone which positively
thrills in measure, doubtless,
through the suggestion Of reserve pow
er constantly present The closing
number of Miss Browns group.
Maids OF Cadiz" was a particularly
brilliant and clear-cut piece OF artistry.
1t is safe to say that Mr. Harrison
proved one OF the most popular bari
tones ever heard in South Bend. His
voice has particular brilliance and
sympathetic quality in the upper reg
lister which shone forth To good ad-
vantage in the more dramatic num-
bers. He viii be heard again tonight.
The numbers by the festival choir
besides evidencing a great deal of in
dividual talent reflected considerable
credit upon Milton r. Griffith, who
directed Mr.. Griffith had his singers
trained to a remarkable precision, as
revealed in the attack as we'll as the
delicate tone shading. This is more
remarkable inasmuch as the organiza-
ton was effected but short time ago.
Perhaps the most brilliant number by
the choir was Hail Bright Abode
from Tannhauser. The snow by
Elgar. which was given with violin
obhgato by Frank r. kendrie reveal
ed the tone shading 20 best advantage.
This afternoon and evening the con-
certs by the Minneapolis Symphony
orchestra are expected 10 draw large
audiences. Mr.. Oberhoffer's Organiza-
ton mas gained i'm popularity in South
Bend steadily since its first appear
ance several years ago and now has
large following.
Added interest in the afternoon
program lies in the fact that South
Bend pianist who has won a high
place in the regard OF the music lovers
Miss Dora HershenOw Of the Conserva-
tory faculty will play "Fantasie POlOn-
aise" by Paderewski. with the or
chestral accompaniment Alma Beck.
contralto and Richard Czerwonky. vi
olinist, are also soloists for the after
noon. In the evening Frederic Free
nsantel. tenor LeOnOra Allen. soprano,
Theodore Harrison, baritone and Cor
nelius Van Nhet. cellist will be the
Rolsts and the orchestra Will play
Tschaikowsky's symphony Pa
theuqae."