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THE BIRMINGHAM STUDIO ORCHESTRA
Conducted by FRANK CANTELL
COMPOSED for the Imperial Theatre at St. Petersburg, La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny) was produced there in 1862. It quickly made its way to popularity in other countries and, although it has disappeared except for its stirring Overture and one or two separate numbers, it enjoyed a real success in its own day. The story is one of such complete and sanguinary tragedy that, by the end, only the chorus remains alive. One after the other, all the chief personages meet violent and untimely deaths.
One of the best-known airs, as it was one of the most popular when tho opera appeared, is the heroine's song, ' '0 holy Virgin.' On the stage she sings it at night, kneeling outside the convent to which she has fled, while the chanting of priests is heard near by. The same melody is a prominent feature of the Overture, and will easily be recognized by its solemn tone. even by those who have not heard it sung.

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Frank Cantell

MORE literally than is often the case, Hubay hns followed in his father's footsteps. It was from his father, Professor at tho Conservatoire in Pesth, that ho had his first lessons, and after a brilliant career, as virtuoso, and after holding for a time the post of Professor of the Brussels Conservatoire, he returned to his native town to fill the post made vacant by his father's death. He has won a fine reputation as a chamber music player as well as soloist, and has added a good deal of picturesque and effective music to the repertoire of his own instrument.

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