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About Oregon daily emerald. (Eugene, Or.) 1920-2012 | View Entire Issue (April 11, 1922)
SUNDAY MADE MUSIC FESTIVAL BY VESPER SERVICE AND SACRED CONCERTS; AUDIENCES ARE LARGE Cantata, “Seven Last Words of Christ,” Directed by John Stark Evans, Wins Appreciation; Phi Mu Alpha and Mu Phi Epsilon Give Recitals in Churches Although there was no definite idea of having a music festival in Eugene last Sunday, a more truly festival day could not have been accomplished had it been intended. The sacred cantata given by the University Vesper choir at the Methodist church in the after noon; in the evening the Palm Sunday concert given by Mu Phi Epsilon, na tional honorary music sorority, at the Presbyterian church; and the musical at the Christian church by Mu Phi Ep silon and Phi Mu Alpha, national honor ary music fraternities, combined to give one of the greatest musical days that the University has ever had. There seems to be nothing in the j range of art that could mako Dubois’ “Seven Last Words of Christ” a more perfect whole than it was as presented Sunday afternoon by Holoists and the University Vesper choir, under the di rection of John Stark Evans. The cantata is built about the most poignantly pathetic scene in all his tory,—the crucifixion of Christ,—a scene so apart from human experience that few have had the audacity to at tempt its portrayal. The infinite sweetness of the appeal “Father forgive them”; the pathos of the iterated “I am athirst”; the resig nation of “Into thy hands I commend my spirit” left, it far above criticism of any sort. The mob choruses are vio lent and unrestrained enough to ap proach actuality; it becomes the wild, unthinking cry of a people obsessed by a single idea—“Crucify him.” “Vah!” It would bo impossible to act such a scone; it, has never been attempted ex cept at Oberainmcrgnu under the most extraordinary conditions, but no acting is noeded with the peculiarly suggest ive and imaginative music. The voice of Madame Roso McGrow in all its dramatic intensity, that of Erwyn Mutch, vibrant and rich in color, and that of John B. Siefert, so clear, so sweet, were entirely adequate to the emotional demands made upon them. The beauty and power of Madame McGrow's voice as she sang the intro ductory solo seemed to create just the desired atmosphere for the whole can tata. Later when the dramatic inten sity increased, her work became more and more effective. Not many within ttn‘ great range of experience in oper atic work could have achieved the artis tic effect that was attained by the beautiful voice of Madame McGrow. Mr. Siefert has a beauty and sweet ness of tone that is rarely achieved and has never been heard to better ailvan tage than on Sunday. Ilia pathetic rendition of “Father into Thy Hands 1 Commend My Soul” was indoed per fect. Mr. Mutcli has never appeared to net ter advantage in Kugene. His solo, “God, niv Father, why hast thou for saken me?” was a masterpiece of mus ical art and his entire performance was one of dramatic ami musical excel lence. K very one realizes that the perfection of this production is largely due to the work of John Stark Kvans. The can tata could have been entirely spoiled by any lack of coordination, for there is nothing with which to give the ef fect except the organ and the voices,— no acting, no color, no stage setting, none of the artifice employed by grand opera (and the “Seven Fast Words’* is neither more nor less than sacred opera in its dramatic content). Mr. Kvans with his perfect control of both organ and chorus accomplished the ef feet of intense dramatic action. His control was no better exemplified than iu the rapid but perfectly enunciated “Frucifv him" of the first chorus; the word "Yah" and the sharp cutting of tin* onto in the second. Mr. Kvans handles the organ as a director handles a great symphony or chestra. The interpretation of the storm and earthquake was masterly. That then* was a tremendous appre ciation of the whole was shown by the si.e of the audience, the absolute sil once during the performance, and the murmurs of approval amounting almost to ecstasy as they passed out of the church. Members of Mu Phi Kpsilon in their rett. Kloise McPherson, Vrthur John gowns of white made a lovely picture against a background of palms and CLASSIFIED ADS Minimum churire, 1 time, URc ; 2 times, tmii*' *1 Mint i»n limited to R llmw. over this limit, Re nor lino. Phone hoi. or louve copy with Husincf-s office of K M t K *1 n. in Pnivemity Prow* Payment in Advance. Office hour*. 1 to t p. m. LOST If person who took pocket book containing out of overcoat pocket tit student body dance l-Viday, will return same or any port of the money, he may keep the balance. Flense mail to Emerald business office. 14k' All LOST \ paii of tort iso shell glasses in a black ease, on the campus Thursday. 1'leaso call Mart Hardy, 840. LOST Hold fountain pen, Tuesday. Finder please return to Emerald office and receive reward. 141 Al- 2 white fruit blossoms when they ap peared in their annual Palm Sunday concert at the Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Musical excellence is naturally expected from members of a national honorary musical sorority, and the manner in which the following pro gram was given entirely satisfied ex pectations: Organ prelude — “Andante” (Tschai kowsky) Annabelle Penn. Chorus—“Close of Pay” (Parks). Violin solo—“Prize Song” (Wagner), Alberta Potter. Vocal solo—“Now” (Bartlett), Madame McGrow. Flute obligato by Beulah Clark. Violin Trio—“Ballade” (Patini), Al berta Potter, Helen Harper, Margaret Phelps. Quartet—“There Is a Green Hill” (Wilson), Misses Smith, Gregory, Mesdames Powell, Case. Obligato solo, Bernice Altstock. Offertory—“The Swan” (Gounod), An nabelle Penn. Solo—“Oh Pivine Redeemer” (Gou nod), Madame Rose McGrew. Violin obligato, Helen Harper. Flute Solo—“Souvenir” (Boehm), Beu lah Clark. Trio—“Twilight” (Abt), Mme. Me grew, Mrs. Whitton, Mrs. Case, Postlude—“Marche Pontificals” (Lem mons). Miss Lueile Murton, accompanist. The half hour of music that is a part of the regular evening service at the Christian church was given by members of Mu Phi Epsilon and Phi Mu Alpha. A quartet composed of Florence Gar son and Aubrey Furry, sang two num bers. A cello solo by Ralph Hoeber, vocal solos by Arthur Johnson and Kloise McPherson, a piano solo by Eon aid Beid, and a duet by^Florence Gar rett and Aubrey Furry completed the program. 0 |1 Sagelawn ? The Eugene Packing Company (Incorporated) We Patronize Home Industries. FRESH AND CURED MEATS Phone 38 675 Willamette St. Successors to the Wing Market Full Line of Groceries and Cooked Foods at All Times Hot.... Chicken.... Tomales Individual.. Chicken.. Pies Baked beans a specialty. COME IN AND SEE THEM ALL Mexican Chews A kind of candy devised and concocted by our own imagination. 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