Connecticut western news., 1916-12-21
KING OLAF" TO BE SUNG
Announcement Made at Choral Union
 Annual Meeting last Friday.

By invitation of MT. and Mrs. Carl Stoeckel the officers of the Litchfield County Cho al Union met at Dell monico's in New York, Friday after noon and evening.
 The delegates present were Norfolk Glee club, President Hamant, Edmund Brown, A. B. Collar; Torrington Mus ical association, President J. c. Futile P. Seaton, R. Hopkins. A. F. Tuttfa. w. Holcomb, w. F. Mills; winsted Choral union, President E. P. Jones, w. H. Bradford, O. H. Ripley, w. R- Remingtoni Canaan chorus, Prasident E. c. Gillette, J. l.. Parsons, G. P. Hardenbergh, c. w. Parsons; Sails bury choir, President J. c. Goddard w. B. Perry, H. $. Wilson.
 President E. P. Jones presided at thu business meeting early in the after noon. The reports from the various societies were received Dr. Irving Hamant giving that of the Norfolk Glee club, Rev. E. O. Gillette for thu Canaan chorus, Rev. J. c. Goddard for the Salisbury choir, MT. Jones for the Winsted Choral union and w. Fred Mills for the Torrington Musical asso- ciatlon. These were followed by ito reading of the music committee's TO- port by Rev. E. O, Gillette, from which we take the following extracts: "Our June concerts were attended by the usual throngs of people. Az the mother society of Litchfield county it is proper that as far possible wB should consider the interests of our sister organization in the county, ana with this object in view the county list of invitations was much cut down. By this process we were enabled to in- vite for one night each member in good standing of the Cornwall chorus, thu Goshen chorus and the New Hartford Singing society.
 "The committee recommends that nn of the societies take up the study & King Olaf," composed by Elgar aus the words done into English from ttlD Saga of King Olaf" by Longfellow and Acworth. This work sbounds iR stirring and dramatic choral effects and is considered the most popular of any composition from the hand of the dis tinguished English writer of musiR- AS & contrast between the brute forces of heathen religions and the gentle and refining influences of Christianity, King Olaf is peculiarly appropriate for presentation at this time. "Mr. Mees has stated that after our rendition of the Brahms Requiem last season, no choral works will hereafter confront us with difficulty of any nature.
 "A number of members have sug- gested that we take up some work by. Bach. and the time is not far distant when we may think best to give this masters stupendous Passion Music.s To work up gradually to this praise worthy understanding, it seems we'll to study first one of his smaller composi- tions, the name to be announced later. By combining two works of the fathers of modern instrumental and choral music, Bach and Handel, we shall be enabled to give concert, the character of which can not be surpassed any where. A short work by Handel, Blessed Are They is recommended This anthem was written for the bene- fit of the Foundling hospital. and iB not widely known, but of sterling merit, being in the masters best style, with some massive chorus work and solos for contralto and tenor. Thu final chorus is the great 'Halleluyals from the composers oratorio, 'Ths Messiah Such repetitions of favor ite chorus in any work dore by tho same composer were customary at tho time. Originally written for orgBn and trumpet accompaniments, we shall enjoy the modern orchestral garb pre- pared for Us by the courtesy of one of our honorary members.
 "The two choral works will not ro- quire over one hour for performance. and as it is proposed to devote one night exclusively to Bach and Handel, we can give Bsch's famous concert fur two violins and orchestra. For his work ritz Kreisler and Efrem Zimbs- list have been engaged and we shall enjoy the unique distinction of bring ing these two artists together for the first time on the public stage.
 "On the third evening will be given a concert, the program to be announced later.
 "The dates are as follows:
 Monday, June 4-Dress rehearsal
 Tuesday, June 5-Concert, "KiRg Olaf" and Carpenters symphony.
 Wednesday, June 6-Concert, Bach and Handel.
 Thursday, June 7-Concert-Orches- tral."
 Mi. Stoeckel announced that he mad just received word trom Alma Gluck that she would sing at tho concerts.
 Edward P. Jones of Winsted was re- elected president and Edmund Brown secretary for the coming year.
 Following the adjournment of the business session, the officers were joined by Mrs. Stoeckel and the invitef guests; the time before dinner being spent in the exchangs of greetings and social intercourse.
 Among the guests were Arthur Mees. AIIn,,