Evening star., 1933-05-24


tion. Many of the musical phrases i'm
press with the sheer beauty of har-
mony which runs through accompani-
ment and vocal part alike, and the
graceful, easy form of composition. In
construction, 1t Is series of soil for
the four voices Joined by choral pas
sages and interspersed with melodic
rhapsodizing in the accompaniment,
The tenor solo, Summer I Depart" !"
could stand alone as a masterful bit
OF, composition for the voice. From a
restrained beginning, 1t brings into free
play variety of expression and rises
to broad, mighty climax sustained by
the chorus In the 20 Sunshine and
Blue Skies, o Life and Love, Farewell" /"
DR.. Anderson's pure, lyric voice was
highly expressive throughout and, in
the dramatic finale, the quality of his
voice dominated although the music
called for more power than is his. Less
effective musically, by reason of a GER
tain awkardness of poetical and musi-
cal accent, was the contralto solo, Thus
Flowed the Death Chant On" although
the warmly colored voice of Mrs. Ross
gave life and strength to the music.
The cantata opens with bass solo,
"A Grecian Poet I, but Born Too Late, I"
full OF dignity, in which the music
Iaments with the poet over the lost
gior1es OF antiquity. .Erbin G. Thomas
sang the music with feeling and gave
every word Of the poem. The chorus
took up the theme in full, four-part
harmony, in which the voices blended
INTO perfect unison. The final Develop
ment OF the cantata into joyous mood
was lett to the soprano, and Mrs. Nc
Donnelps clear, free voice came out
glortously in THE Summer Is Come"
and There Is Joy in the Forest" j.
Edgar kidwel sang the final solo, $50
Those Two Voices Met" and was ioined
py the chorus for the triumphant finale.
quality Of real inspiration infused
Miss klein'S playing of certain Of the
lnter!udes, by means of which she not
orsy held the thread of interest through
c1t, but prepared the mood for the next
vocal number. To Miss Klein also is
Que special commendation for the
artlstic effects the singers realized and
tne smootnness and vitality of the
se SntHe performance. The audience
usteneo with appreciation and atten-
tlon and gave vent to their enthusiasm
at the end Of the program.
I LILLIAN MOORE, william Rodon
II and Elizabeth Belcher eaye a nro-
gram Of dance interpretations last eve
ming at Pierce Hall, in which they
were assisted by Adolf Torovsky in q
piano number. May Night" by Palm
gren. Miss Moore and Mr.. Rcdon also
danced a ballet, sThe Rehearsal" es-
pecially written for them by Mr.. Toroy-p
sky from story by Mr.. Rodon.
The program was distinguished by
the hne work of Miss Moore, who gives
character to her interpretations through
the clearness Of the ideas she wishes
to portray and careful thought in de-
nneat1on. Miss Moore has an excel
lent technique, with particularly strong
ana nrm toe work, and is clever ac-
tress: a DELIGHTFUL interplay Of facial
expression. gesture and dance move
ment combine. in charming ensemble.
to which Miss Moore's natural grace
gives the polish. She displayed gift
OF real humor and touch of pathoS
in the two numbers, "Amazon-1880,"
and Stage Fright" in which she de-
ptcted the feelings Of an insignificant
member of the corps de ballet back of
the scenes. The serious side of her
art was expressed In an especially fine
manner in her rendition of "Pre-
lude." by Scriabine; Debussys "On-
dine" and the Russian gypsy song,
0idCA Eyes. MISS MOOIe dances Win
much temperament and is capable of
arousing intense enthusiasm with the
genuine fire of her interpretations.
Mr.. Rodon gave three solo numbers.
"Parson Brown" "The Gentleman From
Harlem" and Evening" partly ex-
planned by q quotation from Noel Cow
ards isn't it extraordinary how potent
cheap music can sbe?" Mr.. Rodon is
seeking originality of subject, as well
as Interpretation, but as yet does not 60
far enough to make his ideas of great
value. A sameness of gesture was
further rendered ineffective by a lack
of elasticity of bodily movement and
complete coordination Of the whole.
In the "Tyrollienne" to music from
Rossini's William Tell" which he
danced with Miss Moore. he showed
greater variety and more suppleness.
THE Rehearsal" composed by Mr.. Tor
ovsky. was an amusinS.- and clever
sketch which gave opportunity for a
display of real ballet technique oy the
two characters of the "Choreographer,"