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About The Augusta daily herald. (Augusta, Ga.) 1908-1914 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1909)
9TTWDAY, APRIL 23. s|s|s|sj ThrEe Crowded Houser Expected The arrangements for the greatest Music Festival, to be held in be south this year, are about complete. Now remains only a few ' . fling touches. The stage, already as large as used in most places '.'.ill be added to for the accommodation of the brilliant array of artists who will appear during the'recitals. AJI of these additions will be completed by tomorrow afternoon. This last month of preparation has betu cffc- of diligent work for the promoters of the festival, and they shcu: i well feel elated over thp- wonderful success that the event prom ises to be. All Augusta and the surrounding territory are looking for ward to this crowning event of the season, both socially and artisti cally. There is no doubt but that all cf the concerts will draw orowded houses. Already an enormous quantity of seats have been'sold and every mail is bringing in more o; ders. Augusta has spared no ex pense to excel her sister cities in his e\pnt. Nowhere have such hign ciass artists appeared. Many lia -e had part of the program that will be rendered litre but none have heard the unsurpassable combination, The Damrosch orchestra and Mme. Earnes. The advertising campaign has been short, fast and furious but com plete. It might be termed as a v hirlwind finish, fittingly capping tht climax to the greatest event of the season. The results of the sys tematic advertising surprised even the Press club, who had it in charge. As the campaign has been confine d strictly to Augusta territory it will be hard to find a man, woman or child who has not heard of the festi tal. The program has been put before the public so many times that by now all are familiar with it and know what is in store for them. Augustans are urged to purchase their tickets for the Tuesday con certs early Monday so that they may avoid the rush necessarily ac eompanying the Influx of a great many visitors. It is very important that all should be on time. The night con certs will begin promptly at half-past eight o'clock and none will be seated while a number is In progress. People can avoid a vast amount of confusion and unoomfortablenesas by being on time. All coming in while a number is being rendered will postiveily have to wait until its completion before being ushered to their seats. This will hold true for the afternoon concert as well ns for the night. In order to be fair wtih all concerned the management has placed on sale all seats that have not been previously paid for. Many reserva tions have been held until the last moment and have not been called for are are now at the disposal of the first comers. This became ne cessary as the iia6 grown so heavy. One can ill afford to miss the Tuesday concerts. On the program i 3 an eminent Augusta musician who is looked upon as one of the lead ing pianists of the country. All who have not beard Mr. Barrington Branch should hear his rendition of the Liszt concerto. For throe months has Prof. Battle labored with the chorus' of two hundred voices, and- his labors have not been in vain. This chorus, ;n the opinion of those who have heard them practice, is non plus ultra. It will be a treat to hear them, with the assistance of the world renowned quartet accompanying Damrosch’s orchestra, sing Rossini's Sta bat Mater. The chorus is superbly^trained. Their voices blend in a tonai enembie ihr.l is most pleasing. It will he an inspiring rendition and the vast auditorium will vibrate as the voices blend into one grand sweet melody. Augusta will put on a gala appearance to greet, the visitors. Many of the merchants and reisdents have already signified their intentions to decorating tljqir, stores and homes. Ali on the principal streets are "ame My requested to aid in this. Shining lights and gay decorations will add much to our already attractive city and will leave a pleasing impression on the memory of the visitors. THE GREAT FESTIVAL CHORUS AND THE MAN WHO TRAINED THEM SOPRANOS. Mrs. Charles Beall ' s. W. E. Platt -*s. W. E. Jones Mrs. C. r r Gauze M Meyers Mrs. Joseph Ussery Mrs. C. D. Perkins Mrs. J. H. Baker Mrs. H. M. North Mrs. S. M. Sylvester Mrs. T: H. Eboch Mrs. W. J. Morris Mr.\ F. P. Farrar Mrs. 'W. Kahrs Mrs. S. H. Pounds Miss Ella Jowltt Alias Annie Lou Cates Miss Marie Griffin Miss Josie Sinythe Miss Lucy Goodrich Miss Marie Russell .liss Ellen Hickman Miss Margaret B. Battle Miss Helen yK. Battle Miss Ollie liett Miss Ruby Rutnerford Miss Ruby Tommins Miss Eva West Miss Dahlia McGinity Miss Ella Hopkins Miss *Vita Armand Miss Jones Law Miss Marion Fleming Mies Pearl Hargrove Miss Almeda Petit Miss Bertha Diemmer Miss Birdie Spires Miss Louise Lynch Miss Elizabeth McAuliffe Miss Magdelene Johnson Miss Lillian Padgett Miss Ruth Augier Miss Louise Taliaferro Miss Ethel Spires Miss Leone Beard Lliss Sophie Timm Miss Myrtis loung Miss Louise Pund Miss Georgia Seigier Miss Marie Bennett Miss Roberta Alley Miss Eleanor Bennett Miss Lilian Duke Miss Marie Oetjen Miss May O’Connell Miss Edna Broudeur Miss Cecil Broudeur Miss Genevieve Smith SUCCESS AWAITS THE AUGUSTA MUSIC FESTIVAL 4. A.. j r ROF. S. T. BATTLE, Director of the Chorus. Miss Essie Coleman Miss May Clare Rice Miss Mabel Coleman Miss Mary Wilcox Miss Carrie Thompson Miss Sally Wright Miss Emma Gibbs Miss Marie Beaufort Miss Alice Riley Miss Francis McCoy Miss Ruth Stelling Mis* Belle Steinberg Miss Belle Edelstein * Miss Lillian Shapiro Miss May Seckinger Miss Alma Kendrick Miss Marie Taylor Miss Nellie Gibbs Miss Margaret Hickey Miss Mabel Bassford Miss Bessie Dixon Miss Belva Dixon Miss Florence Harris Miss May Singleton \ Miss Annie Lou Henry Walter Damrosch, Leader of New York Symphonv Orchestra Miss Thomasine Kenetty Miss Frances Casey contraltos. Mrs. D. D. Plumb Mrs. Susan Wheless Mrs. Worth Andrews Mrs. T. C. Jowitt Mrs. J. J. Bresnahan Mrs. R. L. Henry Mrs. N. P. Kemp Mrs. Percy May Mrs. T. E. Oertel Mrs. E. A. St. Armand Mrs. J. C. Fleming Miss Caroline Brown Miss Bertha Wheless Miss Eunice Moore Miss Lillie Vaughan Miss Siusye Hanklnson Miss Anna Eliae Wilson Miss Katherine Adams Mies Lena Hawks Miss Rhetta Whatley Mies Ola Kerr Mies Julia Smith Miss Mabel Abernathy Miss Sophia Smith Miss Regina Heffernan Miss Gladys Bassford Miss Beatrice Barinowski Miss Norma North Miss Marion Ballard Miss Beryl Brenderberg Miss Gertrude Lewis Miss Jnez Smith TENORS. Mr. W. H. Sherman Mr. Frank E. Lowe Mr. Job. Mulherin Mr. Harry Morris Dr. C. D. Perkins Dr. Vaughan Dr. N. A. iTeaguc Mr. E. B. Hook Mr. Du i Halford Mr. J. E. O’Mara Mr. J. R. Trowbridge Mr. A. F. Otis Mr. H. G. Rlieney Mr. Glenn Allen Mr. J. H. Baker Mr. J. L. Armstrong Mr. C. F. Murks? Mr. O. E. Templeton Mr. Frank Kimbrough Mr. G. F. Baldowski Mr. W. E. Platt Mr. G. D. Strickland Mr. Clarence League BASSES. Mr. W. J. Hollingsworth Mr. John Mulherin Mr. Allen Pendleton Mr. Herbert Bainbridge Mr. E. A. Ockert Mr. Felix Luck Mr. T. Heffernan Dr. Woodbury Mr. C. R. Parr Mr. A. A. Pelot Mr. Leonard Moody Mr. F. A. Plumb Mr. W. H. Vaughan Mr. W. F. Park* Mr. J. H. Carswell Mr. J. C. Stoy Mr. E. E. Gibbs Mr. F. C. Sego Mr. James Stokes Mr. Marion Symms Mr. Harry Bell Mr. J. L. Scully P. Roeeignol TsiE AUGUSTA HERALD. LISZT COSGEiIIB IS. BRANCH PUTS At the Tuesday matinee Mr. Bar rington Branch will play (he concer to in E Flat Major, by Franz Liszt.. This concerto is in four movements— first an "Allegro Maestoso, Tempo Giusto in E Flat,. There is a very short introduction b, the orchestra announcing the opening theme: It Is answered by the piano in fortissimo chords and octaves. There is a modulation into C Major and a second subject is stated- this motif is strongly suggestive of Wag. ner or at least seems so to the aver age person, who, being more familiar with Wagner than Liszt, does not realize that Wagner was greatly influ enced by Liszt, and took many of the motifs in his operas from themes of Liszt. There is a cadenza and after man ipulating the themes so far introduc ed for a little while, the most impor tant. melodic theme of the first move ment is presented in the key .of 0 Minor. The first movement is absolutely free in form and so, Is unlike many other concert!: The first movement usually has rather clearly defined out lines. The second movement is In B Ma jor. After a short orchestral intro duction, the piano slates the main theme of this movement. There is a passage of medolic recitations and after a cadenza, flutes, clarionets, oboes and cell!, express a very beau tiful theme In C Major, finally modu lating Into E Major, and going into the third movement—allegro vivace, without a pause. This movement is a Scherzo, and is very graceful. The last movement. Allegro, Mar ziale Animato, is introduced by the orchestra in 4-4 time, the character of the opening as indicated by the marking being martial The piano comes in with chords and octaves, and states' the theme we heard given by the flutes in the end of the first, movement. Other themes are used, and the concerto is finally brought to a close with the statement "Presto” of a theme used in the first move ment. The Concerto Is popular. It Is ef fective for the piano, and well scored for the orchestra ■ Interest in Mr. Branch’s career is Intensified by the fact that the found atlon of his musical education was laid in Augusta. When ten years of age he began the study of music un (Coutlnued on page eight.) MME EMMA EAMES, SWEETEST CONCERT SINGER ■» Emma Fame* wn« born in Shanffha!, China, where her father practiced law In I lie International court.*, but who p&Sfted her childhood In Ba th, Me., with her KrandparentM. To the Judlcioua teaching of her mother, who was t splendid mualclan, Madame Humes owes much. When the latter realized that the da-uftifer'H talent was capable of greater development, *he ar ranged for her to study In Bontori, where she studied for throe year* with M lsm Munt'w. Hhe then started so xiri* concert engagement*, being fngug'o for th< Unit soprano In Schumann’* “Manfred" with the Boston Hymphony Or chestra, following it with concert and church engagement*, continuing her studies all the time. After this Mho went to Paris, where *he studied voice with Marches! and Btage -deportment with Plugue. Hhe made her debut on the operatic stage a* "Jullottn” In March, H'-orim; great « : and the following day 81r Augustus llnrriu, of Coverit Garden, teh '/apbed to her to arrange for hi* next sea non and arrange any terms within reason, '/‘hi* she refused, but remained In Purl*, whore she re ceived the largest remuneration ever given an American singer. In April iyU), sheVnade her debut in London and the same year made her re; ppt i> ;i ne. In this country as Klhti In "Lohengrin” at the Auditorium In f’hh ’go, nud Inter v\ ,* heard at. the Metropolitan Opera house. Him** then, Hove for t short season In Madrid, bar appearances have been confined to tTic United Buttes and England. COMPLETE FESTIVAL PROGRAM SOLOISTS. MME. EMMA EAMES Prima Donna Soprano MME. RIDER-KELSEY Soprano ML S NEVADA VAN DEI*. VEER Alto MR. REED MILLER Tenor MR. GUSTAV HOLMQUIST Bass MR. BARRINGTON BRANCH Piano GRAND FESTIVAL CHORUS Monday Evening, April 2uth. Prog ram. 1. Overture. Mlgnon Thomas -■ 1 rebate awl Itnujii Ohoru, from Act it Lohengrin Wagner :i. Mein Glaubiges Herz ' j. s. Bach# Mine. Ramos. 4. Spinning Wheel of Omphnlc (Symphonic Loom) .. Snlnt-Saona £>• I’agv Song I.cm Huguenots Meyerbeer Mine, Eulues. G. a. Air on G airing Bach b. Polonai* t> for Strings Beethoven 7. Theme and Variations from Suiie No. 3 Txohaikowaky 8. Group of English Songs Mme. Kamos. U. March and Chorus from Tan nha user \et. II Wagner TUESDAY A KTERNOON. PART I. , 1. Symphony No. 5 in C minor Boethoxan 1. Allegro eon brio 3. Andante con moto 9. Allegro (Scherzo, connecting with 4. Allegro, Presto , 3. Concerto lor Piano with Orchestra J.Aazt Mr. Barrington Branch. PART 11. 1. rVeludc to Lohengrin Wagner 2. a. Dance of the Apprentices (orchestra) b. Praia© Sons Dio Meistenslnger Air. Rood Miller. 3. Song of the Evening Star .. .. z Tamih&user Mi*. Gustav liolnvinlst.. 4. ‘■'"•'<l l ridnv Spejl (Violin Solo) .. . Parsifal Mr. Alexander Saaluvpky. Ritie Of the Valkyries Die Walkure TUESDAY EVENT Vi. PART 1. 1. Stabat Mater Rosstat Mm© Rider-Kelsey Soprano Miss Wm dor Vrer Alto Mr. Re* <1 Miller . Tenor Mr. Gustav lloln.quiMt Bans Kc.itl \;il Chorus ami the New York symphony Orchestra. PART 11. 2. a. Overture from Dor Kn'lsohutz Weh«r I). Air from D< r Kreiwchutz Websr Mint. Rider Kelsey, 3. a. Anitm’H Dance from Peer Gynt Grieg *' 1 bills of tie Mountain King, from Peer Gynt Grieg 4. Violin Solo Mr. Alexander Buslavsky. • Mar< h Slav Tsehalkowsky G. Quartet from Rlgoletto Verdi Mine. Rider-Kelsey Soprano Miss Van der Veer Alto Mr. Hoed Miller Tenor Mr. Gustav Ifolmqulst Hhas PAGE FIVE 'HOW 10 IDENTIFY THE DAMROSCH PLAYERS It Is always gratifying while listen* lag to a concert to know by name ns many of the musicians ns possible. Therefore a few lines as to the per sona! characteristics of the New York Hymphony principals will prove vary helpful. Alexander Huslavsky, first violin, Is the stoutest; George Borrere, flute, the most bewhlskered; Paul Refer, cello, the most Anglo-Saxon looking (and he Is typically French); Au guste Mesnard, basso, the baldest; Leon Leroy, clarinet, follows the swagger fashion sot by the Kaiser In the trimming of ills moustache. The distinguished middle aged gentleman with gray hair and Vandyke beard, who heads the double bass section, is Ludwig Manoly. It. may be noticed also that those wearing tholr hair at the most artistic length are gensrally found at the last desks of their see tion. Finally wo may add for those who might have trouble in locating Wal ter Damrosch that the conductor Is clean shaven, rather tall, broad shoul dered, and that Ills hair Is, as he puts It himself, blond but slightly tinged witli gray. Finally if anyone should fall t* recognize him by these signs, let it he remembered that during the per romance, he generally stands la front, of the orchestra. SEEING THE SIGHTB. "This,” said the guide who wrs piloting a Lunch of tourists through Egypt, us ho pointed to a mummy, "was a high priest, the wisest man of his day. He lived to a great age.” "Was his last illness fatal?” xpierled the wag of the hunch. "Of course it was,” answered the guide, with a look of pity at the other. "That’s queer,” rejoined the wag gish person, ills present appearance would seem to Indicate that he was permanently cured.”—Exchange ■ 4 THEIR OCCUPATIONS. A dentist and a paint manufacturer met on a downtown car. After ex changing a few commonplace remarks, the dentist said: "By the way, what is your busi ness?” “I grind colors," answered the paint matt, "And yours?” “Oh, I cull grinders," answered ihs tooth carpenter.—Exchange.
