Monte Vista journal and Monte Vista graphic-reporter., 1924-08-01
Splendid Concert
By Unusually
Talented Artists

An unusually line concert ana one
OF exceptionally artistic value was
given at the first NJ. E. church here
last Friday evening when two
musicians we'll known here and
ranking high In musical circles in
Denver. Ruth Hammond RaEatz.
soprano and Florence Denny Nor
rison. pianist. appeared under the
auspices Of Chapter v. p. E. o.
Mrs. Morrison formerly made her
home In Monte Vista and her ability
as . pianist. which has been
augmented by so me intensive
study since she went to Denver to
live. is an accomplishment widely
praised and appreciated by her host
Of friends here. 1t was an unusual
treat for them to hear her in con-
cert once more and this appreciation
was fully expressed in their recep-
ton Of her numbers and demands
for encores. Mrs. Morrison's num-
bers included u wide range Of COM
posers. OF the German. English. Rus
sian and French schools and her In
terpretations exhibited an unusually
artistic expression and faultless
technique.
Al all times her work was char
acterized by great ease Of perform
ance. satisfying Interpretation.
emotional warmth and exquisite fin
ish all OF which speaks the finish
OF conscientious musicianship.
Mrs. Morrison's Accomplishments
were equally convincing. providing
always = beautiful and colorful
background for the voice. founda-
tional and sympathetic. and never
obtrusive.
Ruth Hammond RaEaix Is 4 wo-
man OF unusual charm and person.
aiity and Possesses the gifts Of rare
talent and expression. Hers Is 4
full rich soprano voice beautifully
trained and capable of giving the
full emotional expression OF her
songs In whatever Language she
chooses to sing. During the concert
she sang In German. Italian. French
and English. one Language being -
faeils TO her expression - another.
During her first number Mrs.
RaEats was accompanied on the
organ by Charles Edman II the
presentation Of the Sommi Del BY
Handel Bib. This was followed BY
= group Of three songs which IL.
cluded the famous song. Elsa's
Dream. sung In the original German.
However. Mrs. RaGats reached her
greatest expression In the beautiful
Bails,clia from Pasiiacci which she
sang In Italian. A grosp OF Freaeh
songs by vidal. Fsurs and Ham
bIts~r.Raasom we're exceptionally
pretty and we'll received BY her
audience. The greatest response
from the appsseiativs ssdisaes. how.
ever. was brought forth By the last
group Of songs which trsiy reflect.
ed American ssstimest IN sons. OF
this group the "Luiiaby" By Cyril
Scott and Charity" By Hassman Dc.
serve especial mention.
Mrs. Rasats 10 . pupii Of Percy
Rector Stevens Of Denvsr and Mss.
Morrison has studied IN Europe With
Eames. . pupil of Padesswski. TAsir
concert last Friday svsaiag vas
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such accom- plishsA musicians 10 ces.
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