Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1918-06-22
In THE REALM OF MUSIC


THE interest of the week lay chief.
ly in music, with the RESUMPTION
. of activities by the Salem band,
and several recitals OF note. Among
the latter was the musicale given by
the senior piano class of Miss Beatrice
Shelton, which made an auspicious
opening for the other events, taling
place Monday night, at the First Con-
gregational church before a large au-
dieRee despite the fact that patri-
otie meeting was scheduled for the
same date.
A decorative plan employing palms,
scarlet rambler roses, and flags made
a harmonious background for the music.
The ushers were Miss Ruth Rose
braugh, Miss Alta Johnson, Miss Grace
Fawk, Miss Gertrude Tasto and Miss
Nell Sykes.
| The definite art of program ar
rangement was nOteG at first glance,
indeed is character site of the pro
grams given under the supervision of
this instructor.
The introduction. Invitation a Ia
Valse (Weber), by Miss Laura Arenz
and Miss Ruth Schultz, secured the at
tention of the audience, who followed
whole-heartedly through tho brilliant
ly executed numbers. Splendid unison
distinguished their work, the waltz
theme and big cEmaxes holding pre-
domiNnt interest.
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young girl of more than ordinary prom
Use, displayed much interpretative abil-
lity, giving a clearlysdefined explana-
tion of the Mazurka de Salon LIAR
regla) and Poupee Vo.sante (Poldini)
two very different numbers.
Grieg's Morgenstimmung, and Mac
Dowell's s Schattentanz, afforded Miss
Joanna James an opportunity to dis
Iplay her excellent musicianship. She
will doubtlessly develop into pianiste
of more than ordinary ability, should
she continue her study of the instru-
Iment. Her second number was especial
ly fine, every note pearl-like in itS
clarity.
A Carreno composition, Mi Teresita,
and one by Bachmann, Breton Clique,
were delineated in a charming way by
Miss Genevieve Yannke, who truthful
ly reproduced every tone, bringing out
all the intricate details.
Following her was the double num-
ber, Hymn to the Sun, and The Echo
Song, interpreted by Mrs. Oscar Cling
rich, who has been studying this es-
pecial work with Mrs. Anna Rogers
Eish. She disclosed fine intelligence
a carefully elaborated plan of inter
probation, with numerous graceful and
details nicely fitted into
the general scheme. Miss Ruth Bed
ford, at the plane added much by her
Always favorite, Nevin' S Country
Dance, by Miss James and Miss Bed
ford held new delights in their playing
of the selection. They consistently
caught the spirit and idea of the com
poser, depicting the old country fid-
dler with a peculiar fidelity.
Miss Agness Halsell showed very
considerable talent in her rendition of
The Silver Spring (Mason), lending to
it fascinating sense of rhythm and
no little brilliancy.
Two readings by Riley, That Old
Sweetheart of Mine, and Out to Old
Aunt Mary's, by Mrs. Blanch Howard
occupied an important place. Miss Bed
ford furnishing a musical setting. AS a
reader Mrs. Howard is coming to oc-
cupy place, all her own. In her mus
cells, she displays rar artistry, pre-
cells, she displays rare artistry, pre-
senting them with not only technical
skill, but with an exquisite taste and
even fancy.
Miss Laura Arenz made much of the
Prelude G sharp Minor, Raehmanin-
off s big musical transcription from
Doftoievski' novel Crime and Fic-
ton. Miss Arenz has the power Of a
concert pianiste, demonstrating not
only admirable technical attainments,
but significant musical gifts in her
performance, She has tremendous indi-
viduality for so young a player. There
is nothing of the sentimental in her
work, but it is always on a big scale.
Mr.. Roberts at the organ sustained the
big tones adding much to the beauty
of the selection thereby.
Miss Ada Miller who is coming to be
in demand on almost every program,
delighted her hearers once again, as
sisting with double number, Spring
Song (Cadman) and Inter Nos Mac
Fadyen). She gave a wonderful inter
probation of the former and in the sec
ond, Ga number so well received at
her eoncert.) She again charmed with
the loveliness of her voice; so much
so that she was obliged to return. For
an encore she gave Butterflies, by
Feiler.
The numbers chosen by Miss Bed
ford. Valse de Concert (Weiniawski),
and Les Sylvains (The Fauns) (Cha'
minade). would have been a test to
much more advanced musician. Promi-
nent was her purity of tone and her
marvellous surety of touch. Her accom-
paniments were no less remarkable, for
they were filled with perfection of
musical teehnie and musicianship IN
full quantity. She has been a pupil of
Miss Shelton since very carly child
hood.
Miss Bedford had the honor of be-
ing selected by the faculty OF the
high school to represent it ON the re-
cent commencement program. and for
the past two wears has served as ac-