New Britain herald., 1924-05-26
ANOTHER TRIUMPH
 BY CHORAL SOCIETY
Splendid Program Enriched by Talents Of New York Artists

| New Britain audiences have lis.
 tened to more ambitious musica
 works presented by the New Britain i Choral society than "The Seven Last i Words of Christ" Dubois) given yesterday afternoon at the Capitol theater, but never have they heard one which surpassed that master piece in emotional effect, and never has a New Britain audience experi- enced the deep thrills of musical abandon to the degree felt by the , large lathering which listened to and
 appreciated the Work of the Choral
 society chorus and soloists yesterday. 1 The latter seemed to submerge them selves in the ensemble with the un-
 derstanding Of true artists. The or
 chestra proved the adequate founda-
 ton to a splendid interpretation of
 the work, and the director felt the
 whisper of each pianissimo passage
 as he led masterfully 10 the blaze of
 the heights.
 Edward r. Laubin once more sus-
 tained his reputation long since
 gained in the musical world, and
 added the laures of versatility to his
 handling of this generally popular
 work Marie Sundelius, soprano,
 with far less opportunity for a dis
 play of her fine voice mastery than the male soloists. was equal to every occasion, especially in her delicate
 sustaining of the infinite tenderness of the opening strains of the com
 position coming with the first throb- ping of the strings of the orchestra. Judson House, tenor, added material ly to his popularity here and seems to be gaining rather than the reverse as the years, comparatively few. but years nevertheless. bring added hu- man understanding to the power of his voice and to it's gentler, softer tones. Fred Patton, baritone, amply fulfilled the predictions made for him when he sang here some time ago, his rich lower tones holding that elusive quality which is seldom found in a basso and almost never attempted by singer Of MT. Patton's higher range. John ". Crowley, di- recting the Boston Festival orchestra in it's separate portion of the program. displayed his usual mastery of tho musical situations together with true sensitiveness and ability to impart his interpretation to those who fol- lowed his leadership.
 The chorus of members Of the so- ciety never appeared 10 better adyan- tage. and the fact that the piece called for frequent passages led by the soloists seemed to inspire in ii an added enthusiasm which thrilled the audience. It is in connection with the work Of the chorus, so noticeably inspiring yesterday. that the work Of tho society's accompanist, Ruth Ben nett Lindsay should be given uu- stinted praise. The task of Director laubin and the chorus throughout the months Of preparation, would have been an almost impossible one had Mrs. Lindsay fallen short Of splendid artistry and become a merely mechanical musician" Tho spirit Of her understanding was present yes- terday in each musically whis- pered passage. in each thrilling out burst of tho chorus
 Following that infinitely tender in which Mime. Sundels wove her true tones into the dying echoes of the sound Of the strings, ! came the "Fiet Word" Father for 1 give them; for they know not what 1 they do," interpreted in the rich, reverent tones Of Judson House and | Fred Patton ss they led up 10 the | iennnciation Of Him by the people. l in great musical mo- neht Of the chorus. To-day shalt | Ihou be with mo in Paradise" came | he next word with its delicately 'trong and fine tenor and baritone i luet with the deep blending Of many voices in the cries of Amen"
 Woman, behold thy son." soioists ind chorus joining sympathetically in he lines Meath the cross the mother waited" closed rith the pro- oundly impressive repetition. low ind deep. "Behold thy son." as Mir. 'atton's voice closed the Third Word 'f solemniiy. Following, Chris's ap- ,eal to His Father, human in human gave Mr. Patton a wonder l nl opportunity. but the great mo- nent of drama followed when. an- wering the challenge to the Savior made by the people 10 Save Thyself," lis reply. humble. suffering, whis- 'ered only ''1 am sthirst." q