The Colorado statesman., 1917-02-03
HoBsoN-coLE RECITAL.


Thursday evening, January 26, 1917,
at the Peoples Presbyterian Church,
will not be easily forgotten by those
whose good fortune 1t was to be
treated to such musical feast, for
as long as we have followed such
events and can remember, we have
never witnessed in Denver such an
aggregation of musical ability among
our people and such an exhibition in
variety as on this evening. We have
had artists from many of the larger
cities and brilliant talents in exhibi-
tions of amazing greatness and mar
yellous action, but for local events we
are compelled, If there is any such
thing as fair-minded action in us, to
give the honor to this noteworthy mu-
sical treat.
1t was unique, as it was recital,
the leading performers being Miss
Cleo Hobson and Miss Virgie Cole,
Denverites of the ages sixteen and
fourteen respectively, and while we
have heard these Juveniles in pupils
concerts and minor entertainments,
yet we had no idea of listening to
rendition of such artistic tempera-
ment. Unique, we say, because the
the other items of the program was of
such a standard that the leading per
formers had quite a competition and
therefore it was not merely sitting
and playing something that they had
practised and practised until 1t had
reached an automatic role, but every
| thing that study and care and touch
and Interpretation could do had to be
| brought in to equaliZe, then surpass
other performers.
Miss Hobson's pieces, prelude in
c Sharp Minor" by Rachmaninoff,
| PAN (PastoraD by GODDARD, "Hexen.
tanz" by MacDowell, "Springtime"
| CValse de SALON., by Carreno-and
Miss Coles pieces, "Etincelles, Op. So,
No. 6, by Moszkowski. Egyptian Love
Song by Ethelbert Nevin, "Rakoczy
March" by List, and the Hungarian
Rhapsodie" by Koelling (played in
duet form) all arranged for the piano
were executed with an ease, grace and
finish by these young folks as would
do honor to performers of ripper age
and experience.
This reflects the highest credit on
| the instructors of the pupils, Miss
Belle d'Autremont, who is Miss Hob
sons, and Miss Beatrice Thrashley,
who is Miss Coles. These two music
teachers are of years standing in our
community and by the results of their
work have given the best guarantee
as teachers of the Art-Music.
Other contributors to the program
were Mr.. Valaurez Spratlin, accompa-
mist, with Mrs. Lula Madison, vocal
soloist; Miss Marjorie Dove and Mas
ter Edward Davis, violinists (pupils of
George Morrison of the Morrison or
chestra) Master Glen Coates, and the
church choir under the leadership of
| the pastor, Rev. ]. A. Thomas-Hazell.
This entertainment, gotten up un'
der the auspices of the pastor and
members of the Peoples Presbyterian
Church in appreciation of faithful
services by these youths, serves as
| striking contrast to those who forget
the appreciation that long and faith,
full service merits, and as this is the
| first time we have known such a
broad spirit to prevail among our To-
cal musicians in Denver, we take
pleasure in commencing the large au-
dience that greeted the performers
and the encouragement they offered,
and the satisfaction they expressed
by their continuous applause. The
door is now open. Let others enter.