Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1916-05-26
MUSIC FESTIVAL
WORTHY AFFAIR
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tude" and a "Tocatta in d Minor"
The latter is of the brilliant order,
giving special opportunities for man
ual dexterity and technical ability.
His second contribution was "Vari-
ations" by Dudley Buck, based on
the well-known folk song, Annie
Laurie. the simple. homely tune be-
ing wrought with ornamental scrolls
and flourishes. This greatly pleased
the audience.
The Ladies' Choral club. charm
ingly gowned in harmonious colors.
against the sober greens of forest
glade, and possessed of much pull
chritude, sang with tuneful, youth
full voices Max Bruch's cantata,
Fair Ellen" The solos were taken
by Miss Ina Davidson, soprano of
bright, carrying timbre, and Dwight
Stephenson. a promising tenor. Miss
Verona Hull accompanied on the
piano, while Nine. Wright Herbst
capably conducted.
The program closed with The
Omnipotence, given by the
Women's Choral club, the Orpheus
club, supported by the college or
chestra. The massive strength of
this work, its innate majesty, makes
it an ideal selection. 1t is stamped
with the seal of original genius and
thrills the nearer responsive to its
splendid measures, "a fitting homage
to Jehovah. Mrs. Wright Herbst
took the soprano part, her voice
making clear contrast to the full vol
ume of the chorus and accompany
ing orchestra. Prof. c. Herbst con-
Quoted. The applause was spon-
taneOus
III TrOvatOre
A large audience witnessed the
production of Verdis opera, III Tro-
yatore,' by the pupils Of the music
department of the State College of
Washington on Friday at the college
auditorium. They were assisted by
Nine. Hesse-Sprotte, who took the
part of Azucena, and Mrs. Ina
Wrght-Herbst, that of LeOnora Mrs.
Wright-Herbst was also vocal and
dramatic director, while Prof. Gott-
fried Herbst conducted the college
orchestra.
The Anvil Chorus" in the first
act and the mems chorus in the third
act were the best things they did.
The chorus of nuns in the second
act was another good piece of work.
Naturally, the honors of the evening
fell to Nine. Hesse-Sprotte, as Azu-
cena. and Mrs Wright Herhst. Leo
nora
Nine. Hesse-SprUtte, who has
played the part 1870 times and whose
voice has all the necessary require
ments for big dramatic work, made
a dignified presentment of the pas
sionately revengeful gypsy mother.
Tones Are Beautiful
At no time did she Overstep the
limits in a part which can easily be
exaggerated. She dominated the
stage psychologically, histrionically
and vocally. Her tones were beau
tiful and her utterances forceful.
Her talent lies in dramatic diction.
The audience was quick to recognize
the excellence of her portrayal. The
great and familiar arias entrusted to
her were given with a wealth of
feeling and variety of tone shading
which brought out all their mean
ing. Notably, Stride lie Vampa,"
"Condotta ell era" "Giorni poveri"
and the duets with Manrico were
sung as an artist of dramatic expert
ence should sing them.
Acts With Fire
Mrs. Wright Herbst's pure and
flexible soprano was used with
graceful effect in the vocal Italian
music. She made an attractive Leo
nora, and acted with sufficient fire.
The singing, however, was the prin-
cipal thing, and gained applause.
Her runs and trills are excellently
done, and she always produces a
clear, sweet tone. TIA Cea la Notte,"
in the first act, "D'amor SulP All
Rosee," in the fourth act, and the
many concerted pieces went with
smoothness and effect.
The Manrico of Dwight Stephen
son has promising points. He sang
throughout with fervor. and with
more knowledge of stagecraft would
fill tenor roles satisfactorily. The