_THE MICHIGAN DAILY -Second Annual' "I uj May Festival Will Feature History Of May - l Festival Shows i Rare Progress Founded In 1893-1894 Season, Period Is Now In Forty-Second Year (Continued from Page 1) _ general eating houses, contributed its share of discomforts. To make matters worse, special trains which were scheduled to leave the Michigan Central station, after t-h e Saturday evening concert, through a miscarriage of instruction, didn't arrive until Sunday morning. The result was that crowds of people packed the station and the adjoining spaces, most of them "zoaked to the skin" from the downpour of rain. The next year the Festival wa in- creased to four concerts and late the number was extended to five, given on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. For 11 consecutive years, including the Festival of 1904, Emil Mollen- hauer and his Boston players came to Ann Arbor. During this perioca, choral programs were conducted by Dr. Stanley, the orchestral numbers by Dr. Mollenhauer. New Movement Begun With the Festival of 1905, a new movement was inaugurated. The Cicago Symphony Orchestra, whose great founder, Theodore Thomas, had just been succeeded by Dr. Freder- ick Stock, was engaged, and this out- standing organization has performed at the Festival during the intervening 31 years. During this period Dr. Stock has been at the helm with Eric DeLamar- ter, as associate conductor. Until 1921, Dr. Stanley continued as Musi- c l Director. At that time he was succeeded for a period of two years, by Earl V. Moore, as acting conductor, and since 1923, as permanent Musical Director. About 20 years ago, the Festival was again enlarged and a sixth concert was added, the days extended to cover Wednesday, Thurs- day, Friday and Saturday. Hill Gives Auditorium Until 1913, the Festivals were held in old University Hall. Through the generosity of the late Arthur Hill, a former Regent of the University, funds were provided for the construc- tion of Hill Auditorium, which made possible larger and more pretentious offerings. A complete orchestra of 70 men, instead of the abridged road orchestra of 50 players officiated. The Choral Union was increased in size, ,and a special Young People's Chorus of four hundred voices, was included. More stars of first magni- tude were engaged and many newer choral works, aswell as a large num- ber of American or world premieres were provided. The remodelling of the Frieze Memorial Organ, on the occasion of the construction of Hill Auditorium, and its recent replacement, also con- tributed to musical possibilities. 'King David'To Be Heard In MayFestival Hlonegger Composition To Be Presented Thursday Night At Concert "King David," one of the outstand- ing modern choral compositions, by the distinguished Arthur Honegger, which was heard so successfully in the Ann Arbor May Festival four years ago, will be repeated at the Thursday night concert, of the 1935 Festival, in Hill Auditorium, Ann Arbor. Arthur Honegger's meteoric rise to world fame has been due to a great extent, to his work, "King David." In the course of a few months it brought the name of its creator to the atten- tion of the whole musical world. Stavinsky Refuses Task Monsieur Rene Morax, the poet who was in charge of the productions of the Theatre at Mezieres, near Lau- sanne, sought a composer who would, in the shortest time possible, set his psalm, "King David," to music. The task was refused by Stravinsky, be- cause of the limited time. Honegger wrote the work in the time. allotted, less than two months, and at 'its very first performance, it was acclaimed by critics, musicians, and laymen alike, as a work of epic powers, astonishingly daring both in the scope of its conception and in its convincing eloquence. Is Called Master Work Lawrence Gilman, distinguished critic and annotator of the program notes for the New York Philhar- monic Society, states that King David i%* n f the askhawxii rd .nis st~r I Stars InFirst Of May Festival Concerts- remieres Of Two Works To )e Presented Jumblies,' By Lear, James And ,Hanson's 'Drum Taps' To Be Presented. (Continued from Page 1) feet dry with pink paper all foldedr neat and held down with a pin. They continued their journey until they came to the western sea and a land all covered with trees. They bowght an cwl, a cart, a pound of rice anti a cranberry tart, a beehive, a big, some green jackdaws, a lively monkey and no end of stilton cheese. Returned In 20 YearsI In 20 years they all came back to their native land, and their friendsI gave them a welcome with a feast of dumplings ,made o-f beautiful yeast. And every one said that if he lived long enough, he too would go to sea in a sieve. This charming little tale is told in delightful verse by Edward Lear, authu: of so many unusual and imag- inative, stories for children, with the .same poet and whimsical fancy that one finds in Carrell's "Alice in Won- d:erlaiid." Music By Dorothy James The music of Dorothy James, who was ,inspired by Miss Juva Higbee's Festival Children's Chorus to create this cantata, is tuneful and simple and lends itself to the limitations of children's voices. The unusual qual- ity of the text the spirit of the story are reflected in the music through the play of modern harmonic devices which help to create the unique at- mosphere of the poem, without. in- truding upon the simple and direct lyric melody line. The work was composed by Miss James while attending the MacDowell Music Colony. Tenor And Baritone Scheduled To Sing Commentator Remarks On Genius Of Chipoin (Continued from Page 2) such tremendous success that. he found himself again with a full con- cert itinerary. With his wife, who is also a dis- tinguished pianist, Lhevinn had for many years entertained his friends with piano duos. Cesare :Cui, 1the composer, having heard them play, wrote a selection for two pianos espe- cially for them. Lhevinne has recent- ly played, both alone and with his wife. on coast-to-coast radio broad- casts. At present the Lhevinnes teach at the Juillard School of Music in Ney York City. Ann Arbor is no stranger to Mr. Lhevinne. Not only has he played with outstanding success here many times, but his son, Constantin,; was graduated from the University of Michigan last year and is at present employed at the Ann Arbor Municipal Airport. PAUL ALTHOUSEl THEODORE WEBB HELEN JEPSON Two Newcomers To Perform Here Soon YRTLE LEONARD RUTH POSSELTies," whicmn nas never before been performed in public. I for Season t The prices of Season each t $5.00 For those who present "Festival Coupons",from season Choral Union tickets, the prices are further reduced to $2.00 3.00-$4.00 The prices for Individual Concert Tickets will remain at the reduced levels of last year. -- $1.50 -- $200 Orders for tickets, with remittance to cover, will be filed and selections will be made in sequence. Tickets will be mailed out about May 1, at purchasers' risks, unless additional fee of 18 cents for registrati'on accompanies the order. Please address CHARLES SINK, President.