The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1922-04-10
GRACE CATHEDRAL CiNTATA

Last evening Staimer's Cantata,
THE Crucifixion," was given by the
Z Grace Cathedral choir supported by
Mrs. ]. A. Campbell at the organ.
This cantata is perhaps the most
difficult one given yet by the organiZa-
ton in question. There was in evil
dence some very good musicianship
| and in parts the ensemble was even
more effective than when 1 made
mention of their good work some
weeks ago.
1t is difficult to comment impair
TALLY on tl1e\work of the four soloists
without favoring one or the other &C
taste. However,, I shall discuss these
voice on their merits only.
Miss Irma Jane Lewis has unQues-
tionably a beautiful soprano voice
and 1 have never heard it to better
advantage than last evening when, be-
! fore the cantata. she and Miss Clara
Walter sang He Shall Feed His
Flock and Come Unto Him." by
by Miss Lewis was given with an ap
pealing freshness in her voice. She
sang with ease and her enunciation
was exceptionally good. Miss Walters
voice is rich in volume and of a firm
capacity and the resonance of it was
good.
Mr.. G1enwood Jones, tenor soloist.
is known not only in Topeka but thru
TINS ana OIner states as successful
OratoriO tenor. 1t is to be regretted
that he is not known in a more pointed
manner because his singing certainly
merits admiration. Mr.. Jones sings
with refined, exceptionally good taste.
He gives an intelligent reading of his
text and uses the music as a means to
clarity the message he sings. In my
judgment the tone quality is particu
larry likeable in his muted tones. His
singing of
i = Of
And lovely beyond compare.
Tho weary and worn with merciless
Scorn,
OF world He has come to spare
was a meritorious piece of work.
Mr.. Barnes, who took the bass solo
part, is an intelligent musician. His
enunciation. like that of Mr.. Jones' is
clear to the extent that it is pleasure
to listen to it. He pays scrupulous
attention to artistic shading. His I'M
Outstanding of employing tone inflec-
tons is comprehensive and in volume
his singing leaves no room for sug
geStion. Mr.. Barnes. in addition to
being a successful soloist, is an ex-
ceptionally fine organist. His rendi-
ton of March Pontificale'' by Lem
ems, was indeed inspiring. He does
not struggle with the organ nor is he
guilty of the chronic stop hunting all
ment which besets nine of out ten or
ganists. He plays the organ and
makes it do his bidding thru every
mood.
The ensemble work in the hymns
was well balanced. The number which
was the most pointedly well rendered
was
Jesus. the Crucified. pleads for me.
While He is nailed to the shameful
tree.
scorned and forsaken. derided and
curst,
See how His enemies do their worst.
Yet. in the middle of the torture and
shame.
Jesus. the Crucified. breathes my
namei
Wonder of wonders. oh! how can it
be?
Jesus. the Crucified, pleads for met
The music of this hymn is as beautf-
full as the text and 1 shall long re-
member the way they sang it. This
body of singers is not only an asset to
their church but to the whole COM
munity. People who have not heard
them and who have not enjoyed the |
quiet restful atmosphere of the serv-
ice will make no mistake if they avail
themselves of an opportunity to do so.
There is something that calmly holds
ones spirit closer to Gods infinite
Goodness while one sits there and
feels His spirit lowering near.
If we could but get all the world
to sing! If every one would sing
while he works or plays and if all
would worship more while singing,