New Britain herald., 1922-03-25
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cd to enthusiasm large audience q New Britain lovers ot music and arl at the Camp school auditorium las evening by the excellence of her per formancc upon that instrument, Tn entertainment, given. under the aus nices of the New Britain Auxiliary {, the McAl Mission in France, wa made unique In the musical life 0 the city hy Miss billings perfection of execution of understandngly SC lected masterpieces arranged for al instrument peculiarly adapted 10 deli cate interpretation Of the conceptions of great composers.
 The officers and the younger mem lers Of the auxiliary were invited tc meet Miss DillinG informally, after the concert al the home of Miss Frances Whittlescy. frappe was served by Mrs, Stanley C, Goss and Mrs, ]. n. Wilbur. ,lr,, assisted b. Mrs Ernest Smith, Mrs William Rowland. Mrs. Louis Young. Miss Flora Humphrey and Miss Bertha Chamberlain
 The latent possibilities of the harp as means of expressing the picloral quality of harmony were noted in Miss Dilling's first number, Piermcs "lmpromptu Caprice" The delicate ly liquid tones presented admirably the musical conception of the piece as the deep revcry of Rcnic's Con temptation" which followed, was brought to the understanding of the audience. and charm added in the theme Of the ripping higher notes which relieved the work of its somber atmosphere. A delightful contrast came with the dancing lightness of "Bouriee," Bach Saint -Saens, not en- tirely dispelled by Handel's Harmon ious Blacksmith" following which contains far more of the harmony than blacksmith
 Probably the most thoroughly en- .ioyed number on the program was Chopin's Prelude inssC Minor The rhythm of the Trahm Waltz in A nat," coming after, was almost too delicate for the perception of any oth- CT than the possessors of keen mus icai ears, but the artistic manner of presentation was nawless.
 In introducing "Le Bon Petit ltoi D'Yvetot," a French folk song ar ranged by Grandjaney, Miss billing took her audience into her confidence rrettily by mentioning the sarcasm of the composition which represents the repressed delight of the people over the death of the king 'whC was not a good little king at a'l,' but on the contrary very bad little king The song became all the more delightful under the influence of the ar tist's whimsical explanation.
 Another added word from Miss DitIing. who hoped that the fact that the Song of the Nolga Boatmen,' ar ranged by Harriette Cady, had been taken by the Russian Reds as one of their national anthems would not spoil it." again brought intensified in- terest to the Russian folk song. Un- der Miss billings interpretation it might be well believed that the music was, to use the players words. "at once the overseer and the inspiration of the. boatmen," it's rhythm marking the time to be kept, it's harmony glV- ing strength for the labor.
 The "Dance Orientale" was inspir- ed by the playing of an oriental or chestra for. Miss Cady. the composer, said Miss Dilling. and was accurately characterized by the speaker as show ing the reflex on the occidental mind Of oriental music.
 "The Soul of France" appeared in Miss billings playing of Hesselman's March Miitaire,"' Les Toilets" by the same composer, brought will-o- wisp pictures perfectly portrayed in harmony of sound by Miss Dilling, while Zabe's "The Fountain follow ing, continued and deepened the il fusion.
 Miss Dilline's art and execution were particularly noticeable for their perfection in her last group. De bussy's list Arabesque," "I.e Chan son De C1uillot Martin" marked for it's cheery inspiration and Poenitz's Morse Ballad"
 Especially appreciated was Miss billings imitation of the old-fashion- ed music box which she learned to play for tho soldiers in France The tinkling notes of the harp brought reminiscence to many members Of the large audience.
 Miss Grace l,anders Baum, the mezzo contralto, gave the following program of Slavonic songs on We'd nesday evening at the home of Mrs c. F. Colgate Of Riverside Drive, New York city.
 Adieu. Forets. Jeanne d'Arc''
 TschaihoWsky
 Farewel, ye Mountains)
 Slumber Songs GretchaninoW Thu Nicht So Sprodc, Schones Kind
 Rubenstein (Be not so Coy, my Pretty Maid) Eur, wer die Sehnsucht kennt
 Tschakowsky
 zone who has Yearned Alonc) Oh Heller Tag Tschaikousky
 (Whether by Day)
 I'm Wogenden Tanze Tschai>o"sky
 (At the Rall)
 Dissona nee Borodne As Die Ate Mutter DNorak
 (songs my Mother Taught Me
 Gypsy melody
 Fruhingsfuten Sergei Rachmanlnofi
 (I'loods of Sprng).
 New Britain friends oi MISS baum will be interested to know that MISS Baum has been engaged for the sum mer season of Grand Opera in Mon treal George Morgan. Oliver Denton and | Rafaelo )iaz will he the week -enl l guests ot Mir. and Mrs. Isaac Black of l Harrison street. Mir Morgan was one | of the artists who sung at the recent | Philharmonic concert at FoAs the | atnt Mir benton has also nnnnarol |