Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 107, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1912 — Song Recital at Christian Church Delighted Audience. [ARTICLE]

Song Recital at Christian Church Delighted Audience.

Some one expressed his opinion of last night’s song recital in these words: “Any one number out of the many on the program was worth the price of admission.” And we believe that is the sentiment of everyone who was present and enjoyed the splendid entertainment of an hour and a half. Probably owing to the fact that it was band concert night and that in consequence the stores in town were kept open, which naturally and unavoidably kept many away, the attendance was not as large as would have been expected under different circumstances. :i ' : The program was opened by the organ selection by Prof. Havorka. It was a splendid rendition of a very difficult selection both in technique and modulation. Prof. Havorka also showed himself a paßt master In the art of accompanying, following the mood of the singer with great feeling and, delicacy. Miss Schnee’s appearance will be voted a great success by all who were present. Her delivery and stage presence are charming. With purity, richness, and sweetness of tone she combines extraordinary strength of voice and roundness and fullness of tone. Besides this she sings in perfect harmony with the sentiment of the text. This was especially noticeable in the EYlking.' We noticed that after the first dramatic sentence there was a hushed silenc<£ over the audience before they broke into applause. Mr. Nowak’s singing is exteremely dramatic, which becomes all the more effective on account of the depth and strength and versatality of his voice. In his song “The Sea” with its great lyric and dramatic passages, he appeared at his best. In fact, even it we were ever so critically inclined, we could not find a flaw in his rendition of that song. In hiß numbers also Mr. Nowak showed his great power and skill and the well-trained qualities of his voice. Master Mcfiahey, the boy violinist, was a surprise to the audience. lie plays the violin with perfect abandon, and his appearance on the stage shows an utter lack of self-consciousness. His technique is perfect and the accuracy with which he plays is extraordinary for a player of his years. We may say, without fear of contradiction, that every number given at this recital was given with a real artist’s soul and power and understanding, and we are all glad that we have had the opportunity and pleasure ot hearing these artists.