New Ulm review., 1922-05-03
ST. OLAF,S CONCERT
WINS HIGHEST PRAISE
New Uln Music Lovers Attend
Concert Given by World-Noted
College Organization And Re-
port Wonderful Entertain
y ment.

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A considerable delegation of New
Ulm music lovers journeyed to Manka
to Sunday to take advantage of the
opportunity of enjoying the concert
rendered by the world-famous choir
from St. Olaf Lutheran College at
Northfeld, MINI.
This aggregation Of vocalists under
the direction of Prof. E. Melius Chris
tiansen is undoubtedly one of the most
remarkable of it's kind in the country,
if not in the world, and only upon hear
ing their wonderful rendition of the
inspiring compositions, peculiarly
suited to such com bination of voices
and the purpose of the rendition, can
one comprehend why musical critics
everywhere accord ST. Olaf's choir
the highest rank among organiza tions
of this character.
The performances of this group Of
exponents of the truly impressive re-
:ligious music are the more remarkable
because during the course of their
programs not single note is sounded
on pitch pipe, tuning fork or instru-
ment of any kind. There is no ac-
compartment and yet no variations
in pitch are perceptible to the keenest
ear. The experienced musician mar
vels at this unprecedented feat and
the accomplishment only serves to
prove the infinite patience, applica-
tion and devotion Of instructor and
singers.
Effects that are startling in their
richness and beauty are extracted
from this group Of talented artists by
the wizard of the baton and it is in
deed impossible to conceive how the
shades of expression, blending of voices
and Interpretation of the composers
emotions could possibly be improved
upon. s.
The only explanation that can sug-
gest itself to the listener is that deep
religious conviction, supplication, a.
doration, and jubilation according to
the nature Of the composition) are ex-
pressed by these Christian artists with
the fullest power Of inspiration.
While Prof. Christensen impresses
one as a man of great ability, strong
personality and steadfastness Of pur-
pose, he compels admiral tion Of his
modest and unassuming ways on and
off the stage. .1. s
He is wonderful influence and ST
Olaf Lutheran College is indeed fortu-
mate to be able to retain musician Of
such prominence, and a worker Of
such splendid ideals ideals Whicl
are reflected unmistakably by the
soul : inspiring singing of his marve,
llous choir.
It is apparent that the voices have
been selected with the utmost care
and trained most thoroughly.
Much praise is due the individua
members for the splendid spirit 81
loyalty, devotion, and cooperation
which are so essential for the great
| triumphs that have been achieved.
4 They are splendid lot Of young
people and their worthy efforts vii
have an inestimable influence upo1
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the growing generation,
i Word has been received here Of tht
death Of William III. Smith Of Burbank
California, who died April 20 after al
ILLNESS Of some duration. Mr.. Smith
was the second husband Of Mrs. E. G
PAIL who was we'll known here. Mrs
Pahl was Miss Emile Fenske beforl
her marriage although she went b,
the name Of her step-father, Wagner
4 Mrs. Smith has been living in th
4 West for quite a number Of years.
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