Omaha daily bee., 1919-01-26
By HENRIETTA McREES.

T0HN MCCORMACK is one OF
:. those great artists who Know
how to sing a simple ballad
beautifully. One would not think
a simple ballad would be hard to
sing, but when one hears Others try
it and come far from succeeding,
ones estimation for the person who
really does succeed rises, John
< Mccormack always sings with less
effort than almost any other singer
who is before the public. He has
fewer mannerisms. The smooth,
flowing continuity of tone is one of
the rare things he has, which makes
his ballad singing so charming. He
has temperament, training, ply
sique and the voice which makes
possible whatever he may wish to
sdo. Over and above his other
equipment he has personality. He
is so big and good-looking that the
audience likes him before he sings
note. Nothing interferes with
1.-THE enjoyment of the song. Every
thing-his appearance, manner
voice and temperament-all are ia
vorable to it. And his careful
enunciation makes the song under
standable. Is it any wonder the
public adores him? And when one
adores another one who will sing
love songs to them there is no an
swer, especially when they are sung
as Mccormack sings them.
Lucy Gates, American coloratura
soprano and the Trio de Lutece
(flute, harp and 'cello) will be pre-
sented by the Tuesday Musical club
at the Brandeis theater on Thurs
day evening, February 6, at 8:l5
o'clock. Tickets for this recital may
now be mailed to the Brandeis
theater or turned in at the box of
flee. Reservations and public sale
of seats on Monday February 8.
The three men who compose the
Trio de kutece, are natives OF
France, and were for while resi-
dents of Paris. They take their
name from the old Roman name of
Paris (Lutetia.) Mr.. George Bar
rere is we'll known as an eminent
flautist, and as the founder of the
Barrere Ensemble. Mr.. Carlos Sal
zedo was for several years solo
harpist at the Metropolitan Opera
house, and he is also pianist OF
rare skill. Mr.. Paul Kefer was for
several years solo 'cellist in the New
York Symphony orchestra.
Miss Lucy Gates is rapidly becom-
ing more and more widely known
throughout the country. She is a
soprano of the coloratura type, and
has won instant recognition in the
many cities where she has formerly
had engagements. She was prima
donna in the Imperial Opera in Ger
MANY at the outbreak of the war,
when she left Germany uncermon-
iously, losing nearly everything in
the exodus. The many interesting
things which have been heard about
her clothes her coming appearance
with exceptional interest.
Community singing will be part
OF the program at the Roosevelt
memorial service which will be held
Sunday afternoon, February 9, at
the Auditorium at o'clock. The
committee in charge has requested
the War Camp Community service,
of which Colonel Roosevelt was
honorary president, to take charge
of the arrangements, and combi-
nation of all choirs in the city, and
as many professional musicians as
will help, to head the singing has
been planned. Miss Belle Ryan has
promised her cooperation in ar
ranging for a chorus from among
the teachers to be present Tor this
occasion. One or two soloists may
also take part. Mr.. Murrison, of
the War Camp Community service,
has wired to headquarters for the
name ofColonei Roosevelts favofite
song, and this will be featured at
the memorial service. Mr.. Henry
G. Cox has promised the co-opera-
ton of the Omaha Symphony Study
orchestra. Further announcements
of the musical program will be an
nouneed later.
Community singing at the me-
mortal service is a splendid idea,
and affords an opportunity for
every one,who can sing to thus help
pay tribute to this great statesman,
who always worked sincerely and
fearlessly for the good Of all the
communities.
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