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Show Sousa. As a rule the public ear is not educated edu-cated to thoroughly appreciate the finest producioi B of Wagner, Bossing and .tLer. great composers, but Sousa has a way of carrying the effects of their productions into the hearts of the people which is truly phenomenal. His visit of yesterday made an impression upon the throng who attended which will not soon be forgotten. The program pro-gram was one whic.i was intended to please all classes, comprising the most difficult overtures and also simple and popular airs. Wnat may be designated th 9 crown ing pieces of the concert were put first ?nd last upon the program. Ho. 1. Overture "Semiramide" by Bossini is a diFine piece of music and was interpreted by the great band I in a way which would satisfy the most . fastidious musical critic. so. 2. Introduction to the third act of "Lohengrin" Wagner, was cut short neverthtless the inspiring effects of this piece is deserving of special notice. . . AmoDg the characteristic piecee which Mr. Sousa carries on his reper-tore, reper-tore, none pleases more than his Sheridan's Kide" which is a late com position of his own. At the coming oi Sheridan amid volleys and tnunder one feels like throwing his hat in the air and crying "Hurrah for Sheridan." All were on tiptoe to hear Inez Mecueker who is a comparative! r new soprano. She sang, a ballad composed by Sousa "My own, my Geratdine. Her tones are full and clear and an expression suited to the peace beams from her countenance. A profusion oi applause greeted the lady and she aang for an encore "My Pretty Maid' in which she showed a decided taste for comic opera in which she would no doubt become a star. Where Sousa is completely at home is in the production of marches and he has been very fittingly called the "March King." "Manhattan Beach," 'Washington Post" and others were plaved. In these he gives every colume a full and telling part and their effects are soul stirring. Solos tor special instruments were not introduced as in the Giimore concert con-cert two years ago, but it is a question whether or not a "naked solo" tells as well as overtures and selections. What is commonly noticed in the director is his graceful movements. He seems to feel every note of the piece, before him and one is led to imagine the music proceeds from his baton and fingers. The two pieces produced by the choir went off without a jar, the only notice able defect being the inclination to drag. The band went to Salt Lake on the 4:25 p. m. train. i |