South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-06-01
MUSICIAN RENDERS
PLEASING RECITAL
Mrs. Julia Rode Assisted on
Program by Louis Elbel
and Miss Bondurant.

Seldom IN one musical season have
been presented such a coterie OF eX-
cellent recitals. a goodly number OF
which have been rendered by local
musicians as the one which was
concluded last night by Mrs. julia
Rode. soprano. in a program which
equalled in brilliance anything heard
here this season.
Assisting Mrs Rode ard contrib
uting very materially 10 the success
Of the evening were Louis Elbel, pi-
anist. and Miss Valeria Bondurant OF
Chicago, formerly OF South Bend,
who 50 capably accompanied the
soloist. The recital was held in the
Tapestry room % the oliver.
Mrs. Rode Is possessive OF sweet
soprano voice that is superb in its
flexibility and full range. Il Is Of a
timbre that lends itself equally well
70 the intensely dramatic Aria OF
Michael from Carmen or the tender
plaintiveness 4. of Sidney Homer
sick Child. both OF which Mrs.
Rode interpreted last night in un-
erring moods exacted by the COM
positions. The singer has an ease
of delivery and charming enuncia-
ton which was a real Joy 10 her au-
dience.
Although she has been tutoring
for the past two years under the d.
rection OF one OF New York's famous
teachers, the intense study Of tech
mic has usurped nothing from the
natural freshness and indebtedness
OF her voice.
A pleasing selection Of numbers
diverse in their themes only served
to acCentuate the versatility OF the
singers talents Remarkably smooth
were the transitions in the meas
ures Of every number.
Mr.. EIbeTs complete mastery oil
the piano keyboard and his eXquis-
ite interpretations are so perfec'
that adequate praise Of his rendl
tions presents a difficult task TO the
reviewer, who is limited 10 writtea
words Suffice II 10 say that Mr.
EIbeTs part on the program Tues
day night was exceedingly delight
| full from every aspect. Played with
particular skill was the ''MephistC
| Waller" by List. Three compost
tons by the artist himself evoked
a most enthusiastic applause from
4 his audience. South Bend may in
/ deed be pardoned for entertaining
great deal Of pride in the posses
sion Of an artist OF MI. Elbels cal
ibre.
AS an accompanies Miss Valeria
/ Bondurant left nothing to be de
/ sired. Her sympathetic following
| Of the singers moods and hei
trained musicianship as exemplifiec
in her faultless rlaying would lend
encouraging support 70 any singer
| The audience last night was happy
/ TO welcome Miss Bondurant and
! glad 10 claim her as its own.
The program in detail follows;
PART L
a. Pastorale ........... Veracin
! %. If Thou Art Near ............. Bach
c. O Sleep. why Dost Thou Leave
Ne? ...................- -Handel
Mrs. Rode
PARI II.
/ a. Barcarolle, Op. so. $1,000. Chopin
/ b. Valse, Op. 42.......-C Chopin
c. Nocturne. Op. Is, No. ? Chopin
/ d. Scherzo, Op. Chopin
Mr.. Elbel
PART III.
/ a. Jeg elsker Dig ............ Cries
| b.. Solvejg's Sang ....-..- '.-. .Griee
! c. Charmant Papillon $500. Campra
/ d. Micha Ella g Aria Carmen. Bizei
/ Encore-Norwegi Echo Song.
Mrs Rode.
PART ".
A. Troika, Or. 81, No. 11........
............. .Tschalkowsky
] b. Juanita ...... Louis EIoe'
! c. Revere ........... Louis Elbe
d. Nephisto Walker .......... Lisz'
J Encore-Parade Of the Dolls.
Mr. Elbel
a. Do Not Go Ny Love o.. .Hageman
b. The Cunnin' Little Thing 1906.
............ .... ma gelndI
c. The Sick Child ...........H Homer
! 4 Ecstasy ........R umme'
! Encore-House That Jack Built.
Mrs. Rode.