New Britain herald., 1930-12-15
SUNDAY MUSICALE
 CHARMS AUDIENCE
Large Crowd at Burritt for
 Musical Club Event

The first of the seasons igeC pub lie concerts by the New Britain Musical club al the Burrtr ycstcr- day afternoon was given on short notice to the public. but the ball. room Of the Burritt was completely hlled with listeners, folks who ap- parently realized that inc machine music Of the sO-calIcd machine age docs not remotely compare with inc real thing provided in the good oLd- fashioned way.
 Fifteen members Of inc club par- tjcipated on the program, which was one of exceptional variety and con- tained a novelty at its close that wlN long be remembered.
 Those who took part in taa pro- gram, in the order Of their appear ance. were AIbin PIkutis. ylolnisr. aided by Charles \. Johnson at the piano; Charles J- StEhlman. tenor. with Theron ". Hart al the piano. Charles 4. Johnson in piano solos, Kathleen Crowley solomon. soprano. with Ethel Prior al the piano, and assisted in ner final number by Marcus II. F'Ieitzer, violinist, and Walter ?. Occupin, 'celHsr; six so- pranos singing canous in ensemble. namely. Eleanor Vahlsrrom. Lillian Josephson. Molie Drayer Josephine Tormasoni, Louise Anthony and Martha Earnest, with Walter l.. lIagDuson conductor. al The piano,
 It was Nr, Pikuris' t.rsr appear ance upon Burritr program Of the club. Much encouraging ap- provaI came his way after yesrer- days performance. He closed with 8 brilliant yac Interesting technical achievement in tho form oL rG. SiciIiano Rigaudon O. Francois Erancoeur.
 Nr. Stuhlmar nas one O. tho sur- prises Of the afternoon. This veteran tenor, who once was a member Of .ne club. resigned because of tho pressure ot business. and recently returned 10 it's ibid. put Up rer- tormance ot strong NalroS. ol- Jt clarity and brliIiance Mir Hart 1- the piano Was s,aurc. aid.
 It once was said or Mr. Johnson that he is "a young pianist Of prorise.' Ea is still a young man but now is wooIn= distinction herr aoouts. Scarlatci sparkleG under his agile dtrjts. Lisz- flowed fuaar]y. and in Chopln's B fac minor scaerzo le ran the gamut Of agility and mclodic charm. Style and luterureta- tive insight aDoln1e3
 Remarkable progress. +oo. Vas shown by Mrs Solomon, # vocalist e charming personality and high quality Essayiue compositions aJounding in melody. she gave them with vibrant tone and expressive ness, Miss Prior al the piano san- porting her with skill Particularly q lote1orthy was Mrs. ScIomoa's clos ing number the Arrus T1-i Of Biz-r. which was given with piano. violin and 'celIo. ll--rs Ela.rzer and Cc- cGpi0, and -he pianist. Miss Prior. presented an ingratiaung trio during inc long introduction and then sup g.t- .' - M II ~s s-b-tL-aL-a r.-l-r Fr r distinction 0
 The carons bv Carl R4irocEe nhich closed rhe concert made g. profound impression. The six singers. some Of whom made their first public appearance with he club. had reason 10 feel proud Of their cooperative enterprise in pre- sentin@ this novelty. II Was a wa.L- rjgh perfect balance or tone. and at the conclusion Of each canon The applause was hearty Part cu'arly delightful was that entitled 0 Beau tIfuI Violet. although ear1 canon l.tt a spell that will he long ramem- bered as a nigh mark in inc en- semble presentations os the c.ua. Walter l.. 11aguuson. master Of club ensembles. was at rha helm and at the piano. Every o.ramo.a thaG has haen provided under 2Ir. Na2n.son's direction has been aa unqualified success-G. Ii.