The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-12-16
MANY VISITORS
AT MESSIAH"
STATE COLLEGE CHORAL UNIONS
THIRD ANNUAL PRoDu. TON
is BIG SUCCESS
RANKS HIGHEST OF ALL PERFORMANCES
While Affected by the Cold Epidemic
Both Chorus and Soloists Showed
Work Of Greatness

A large audience of the numerous
admirers of the worn, but ever new,
Messiah" were afforded their annual
opportunity to hear the great produc-
ton last Friday evening at the college
auditorium, it being it's third annual
performance by the State College
Choral Union. 1t is generally conced-
ed that that Of last Friday night ranks
the highest of all the performances so
far given by this large chorus.
While the attendance of both chorus
and audience was n~Oticeably affected
by the edipemic of colds which has at
tended the mild weather, the audience
was large. many attending from sur
rounding towns. A considerable num-
Der was present from WATERFOWL and
all the visitors seemed highly enthus-
iastic in their praise of the evenings
work.
Especially noticeable was the excel
lent articulation Of both chorus and
s~oloists and this quality in itself marks
work of greatness. The parts also
were well balanced and the dynamic
standings and effects were under splen-
did control. 1t is hard to believe that
the "Hallelujah Chorus" has ever been
sung by any chorus with greater spirit
or skill, and these qualities character
lied the entire work of the chorus.
Soloists Are Splendid
The work of Miss Laura Ferguson
was, as always, deeply sympathetic
and Notwithstanding her perfect rem
dition of the coloratura element which
is so characteristic of Handel's work,
is Is the reflection of genuine emotion
and her purity of tone which is always
most impressive.
Miss Margaret Campbell also dis
played greater tonal beauty than ever
before. "He Shall Feed His Flock"
was a masterpiece in it's fervent inter
probation. Her technical skill was
proven in the difficult 20 Thou That
Tellest."
Brookings residents are so accus-
toned to hearing compliments toward
the musicianship of Mr.. Garnett Hedge
that any comment seems but vain re.
petition, but it must be said that it Is
very doubtful If Comfort Ye" was
ever sung in greater sympathy than
upon this occasion, and we must not
forget occasionally to pride ourselves
upon the opportunity of hearing SO
great an artist SO often.
OyIoe Greatest Surprise
Mr.. Gerhart Oyloe afforded the great
est surprise of the evening. While
considerable If his work has been
heard before, he has never before
shown his power in bigger things, such
as was required of him in 1.-THE Mes
siah." His accuracy and power were
a surprise to those who have heard
him most, and his powers of interpre-
tation were no less skillful. In quail
ity his voice reminds one of Mr.. Holm
quist who made so many friends here
last year, it being of unusual richness
and power, and Bookings may GER
tainly look to Mr.. Oyloe for unusual
things for so beautiful a voice is rarely
given.
The orchestra, under the direction Of
Mr.. Carl Christensen and with Miss
Cecile WEIGH at the piano, are to be
complimented upon their splendid
performance, not only of the mastery
Overture and the exquisite Pastoral
Symphony, but of their artistic accom-
paniments throughout.