The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1940-09-12

MATILDA Hoist
CHARMS WITH
HER CONCERT
Applause Greets Young
Singefs's Second Ap-
pedranCe in juneau


Charming and talented Matilda
Hclst enjoys the distinction OF hav-
ng returned to her home town for
l scccnd appearances within two
cars when last evening she was
pplauded by the huge audience
hat crew d { d the auditorium OF
H. Ncgthern Light Presbyterian
.hurch t. again hear her fine
aeazo soprano voice.
Voice Improved
The tributes given were entirely
resi.ed &c even her most enthus-
adic adm.rer could net have anti
ipatcd the improvement she has
qadr IN her vsica since she last APP
peared here. Her accomplishment
was acclaimed by even the most
rit al.
Me- Ifclst's poise and dignity is
quality TIC admire, as likewise IS
o' ,xoeAen' d.cticl, especially in
the French language Her v5ice has
clear, rich leg ate finish. Its
nper reaches are clear and smooth
and her lower register has a par
.cill.uly excellent quality.
Pleasing PrCgtam
THE young singer opened her pro-
,am with the ever pleasing Sam
IN and Dalila aria Mon Couer
t.Ivre Ia voiX Miss Hoist inter
4cted with brilhanoe the words CT
tl thalming young woman begging
Ter sweetheart tc RESPOND to her
eve. The next two selections were
urg in German. The first Stan
her" by Brahms, told a story OF
l7ree students singing beneath a
air maiden'e windcw-she awakens
from her sleep and seeing her blonde
crer among the three, asks him to
forget her not. In contrast to the
lighter spirit of the first, was Der
Schmied,' which was given dra-
matte eloquence by Miss Hoist as
she described the strength CT q
handsome young blacksmith.
Opening her second group, Miss
Hoist sang Rachmaninoff's In the
Silence of Night" which selection
was especially fitting tc her voice.
she was applauded for her beauti-
full Interpretation of Gretchaninof's
'Slumber Song" and this was fol-
lowed by another of the composers
selections, The Snowdrop," which
was enhanced By the clever piano
accompaniment. Glieres "Ah, Irvine
No Blossoms brought the first hall
Of her program to successful close.
"The Hey City
Returning to the stage, she IA
vcred with religious number The
Holy CITY, The lovely selection
brought out the full deep quality
of Miss Holst's voice and was given
an excellent background with or
gan accompaniment.
After short interin'ssion MISS
Hoist sang a group of four songs,
the dramatic Hal Lulu by Coquard,
Pessard's little French sketch OF
gentleman saying farewell to his
lady love, entitled "L'Adieu du Ma
TIM Fcntenailles's "Obstination"
and another coaxing French ditty,
"Bcnjour, Suzon," by Delibes.
The favored prelude" GA Cycle
of LIFE by Ronald, opened her last
group. This was followed by the
sparkling Little Shepard's Song by
watts and 1.-The Last Hour by
Kramer. velvet Shoes" by Thomp-
sen was given with finesse.
Miss Hoist climaxed her program
with the final number by Stickles
Take All of Me" tSamoan Love
Scng), in which she proved herself
resourceful and seasoned artist
as we'll as a gracious one.
CIsrnorous Applause
CIamorous applause brought her
back for three encores and She sang
with tenderness and emotional feel
ing-eIndian Love CALI and Land
CT the Sky Blue Water" both OF
which brought her an ovation, end
ing with the selection Sweet Song
Of Long Ago"
Excellent Accompaniment
Miss Hoist impressed with her
poise and sophistication and Mrs.
Carol Beery Davis, her accompanied,
gave excellent support at the piano.
After the performance, Miss Hoist
received congratulations at small
reception given at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Trevor Davis.