The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-11-22
FAMOUS V|OL|N!ST AND GUNSTER SCORE
 ARTISTIC TRIUMPH
Musicale at Tutwiler Hotel Attended by Large Audi ence Enthusiastic in
 Approval of Artists

An artistic triumph was scored at the premier musicale given yesterday after
 noon at the Tutwiler when Mrs. J. F.. Frazier presented in joint recital Albert
 Spalding, the world famous violinist, and | Frederick Gunster, the eminent tenor, i with Andre Benoist as accompanist. The
 recital was given in the spacious ballroom,
 which was crowded with cultured and
 music loving audience, who showed much appreciation of the fine programme rem dered by the two artists
 MT. Spalding rendered his numbers
 with perfect intonation end technic as
 well as a fine quality 1f tone. He was given most generout outburst of ap- plause at the close of his first num- her; his rendition of "Sarabande" was
 superb. MT. spalding's most pretentious
 number was Tschaikowsky' Concerto" which offered a wide scope for versa tility and was brilliantly executed. Tn an entirely different vein was his rendition of "Alabama," a plantation melody and dance of his own composition. So pro- longed was the applause following this
 number that he had to repeat it. AS virtuoso Mir. Spalding has been
 named as second Kreisler, and has been compared favorably with the great est artists of the world. He made a big impression on the people of the musical circles of Birmingham and his return will
 be looked forward to with much pleas- ure.
 Frederick Gunster added to his laurels yesterday He is well known to the peo- pie of Birmingham by reason of his artistic achievements and his generosity in contributing his services to church and concert work. His splendid voice was at it's best yesterday, his dlctlon. resonance and enunciation were perfect, which. combined with a rare quality of
 oice. made his selections extremely p)easing His most artistic effort was the rendition of Lorraine, Lorraine, Lorree," by Spross. The French and German groups were sung with great eff feet while in a lighter vein his Banjo Song proved popular. MT. Gunster had to respond to frequent encores. and, like Mir Spalding, responded generously A group of musicians were discussing the accompanist, Andre Benoist. and his work at the close of the recital, and tho | unanimous opinion was that he was ab- solutely accurate and that Mir. Spalding was to be congratulated on the acqui- sition of so perfect an artist. This trib- ute rom luOSo Wilo hhtW hccNo AsS ANA - ther comment.
 The recital was a great success. and will be remembered as one of the most brilliant musical events in the history of the city The programme follows: (a) Sonata in G, CPorpora). (b) Sara bande Double and Bouree. from tho Suite in B minor for violin alone), (Bach) MT. Spalding.
 (a) Elegie, (NIassenet. (b) Jai picture en reve, (Hue). Co Traum durch die Dammerung. (Strauss). (d Er ist's, (Wolf) (e) I'm Kahne, (Greig). CD Eros, (Greig)-Mr. Gunster.
 First movement of tho "Concerto,' (Tschaikowsky)--Mr, Spalding. ".
 (a) Five auatrnins from the "Rubai- vat" (Rogers). l. A book of verses. 9 The moving finger writes. ,. Alas! That spring should vanish 4. For some we loved D. So. when that angel. (b) Banjo Song," (Homer). Co "In the Night" (van der Stucken). (D LOT
 raine. Lorraine. I.orree." (Spross)-Mr. Gunster.
 (a) "A Prize Song" Cfrom "Meister- singer') (Wagner- Wilhelmj). (b) Hun garian Dance No. 2. (Brahms-Jo oachim). (c) Alabama" plantation melody and dance), Albert Spaldfng). (d) La | Campanella." Paganini-Spalding)- Spaldlng.