Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-09-02
Prominent
Musicians
to Appear

tbree celebrated artists to Salem.
The concerts will all be given IN
tha salem armory. Owing to the
fame Of the soloists and the fact
mat popular prices will prevail
the attractions will undoubtedly
draw capacity houses, and botn
Mr. Gille and Mr.. Warren are en-
thusiastic over the outlook.
1--WE are particularly fortunate
,n obtaining such brilliant art
lists" said Mr.. Gilie, when asked
copcerning the course. I'm Octo-
her we shall introduce Cyrena
Van Gordon to Salem music low
ara Miss Van Gordon is one OF
he most glorious voiced contrai-
ia of the concert and the oper-
ltic stage, and also one OF the
most beautiful women before tne
,ublic. She is the leading contral-
n OF the Chicago Grand opera
company, and critics are more
than lavish in their praise sing
ing. Many Salem people heard
her in Portland this spring where
abe appeared with the Chicago
Grand opera company. 1t Is
doubtful IL a more magnificent
sAmneris' has ever been heard
than that depicted by this artist
In the opera, Aida on the final
night of their Portland engage
ment. Her 'Ortrud' in 'Lohengrin,
also was a superb test OF her art
istry and musicianship. In con-
cert, also, Miss Van Gordon IS an
artist of rare attalnments, her GIT
her perfect enunciation, making
her songs stand out with cameo
like distinetness. 1t Is no wonder
she sweeps her audiences OIL
their feet with enthusiasm.
"In February we shall bring
paul Althouse, the foremost AM.
erIcan tenor Of the Metropolitan
Opera company. Mr.. Althouse has
undoubtedly, one of the finest
dramatic voices in America today,
and he is one Of the most sought
after artists before the public. He
has created many big tenor roles
at the Metropolitan, and an
nouncement of an 'Althouse'
night always insures a big audi
ence. In the concert field Mr.,
Althouse Is surpassed bS none
His fine voice, his pleasing stage
manner and his discriminating
choice Of songs. make his pro-
grams popular with the most dis
eliminating concert devotees. You
never find any hackneyed song on
an Althouse program. He has
glorious gift, and he uses 1t nn-
stintingly to please the public
whom he loves. Salem will like
this genial artist who does not
know the meaning of the word
up stage
"Our final concert for the sea-
son will be given in March, when
we shall bring Alberto Salyi, the
eminent Italian harpist, for a
program OF unusual interest.
SaIvi Is considered by the critics
to be the worlds greatest harp
lat, His playing is a revelation
Under his wizard fingers the
harp is no longer an inadequate
instrument OF twanggy chords. 1t
becomes a mighty choir Of voices;
a whole orchestra in itself He
gets effects that are marvellous
Sometimes 1t is like breath-a
prayer. Again 1t is like mighty
storm wind; or blighting curse
hurled from above. He is indeed
master of his instrument, and
we are proud to be able to bring
him here for a concert appear
anee."
Mr.. Gille has had much exper-
ience In the concert managerial
field: and Mr.. Warren's work,
too, as manager of the VILLAIN
ette University Glee club. has
made him familiar with the con-
cert field. The course is an ex-
cellent one, and Salem's musical
and artistic life will be greatly
enriched by their artist attrac-
tions during the coming season.
Mary Jean Porter and her
mother, Mrs. w. j Porter, went
10 Portland yesterday afternoon
where Mary Jean will be part
OF the Hippodrome bill for the
coming week. The little twelve
year old artist is probably the
youngest harpist in the United
States. She will re-enter the Sac
red Heart academy this fall where
she has received all of her music
al training.
Mrs. Robert Duncan who has
been visiting for some time with
her sister in San Francisco has
gone to Los Angeles now where
she will visit relatives. After
spending a week at Long Beach
Mrs. Duncan will return home,
expecting to arrive here about
September 10.
Mrs. George Rodgers and Mrs.
Ada Strong returned Thursday
evening from a motor trip which
took them to Hood River and The
DalIes, and then to Astoria where
they visited for a while. Mrs.
Rodgers visited with Mrs. Pyler.
while Mrs. Strong was with Mrs.