The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-13
AMUSEME NTS.
THE THOMAS CONCERT.


The influence of such maestro as Theodore
Thomas, in charge of such an organization as
his orchestra, upon the musical taste and culti-
walton of people, cannot readily be estimated,
but it may be judged in a large degree by the
wonderful success which attends his annual tour
of greater or lesser extent 1t is creditable to
indianapolis that at each recurring visit Mr..
Thomas is greeted by larger, finer, more
cultivated and more appreciative audience.
Last night Englsh's spacious theatrum was
crowded to the second gallery, with people who
did not allow note of the marvellous orchestra
ton to miss them and who did not fail to discrim-
inatingly appreciate the matchless melodies and
intricate harmonies of the masters whose best
works Mr.. Thomas ipterprets. The programme
was choice one; though those who were pres
emit merely to listen and to be Initiated did not
fail to note the absence of some of the old favor
ties with which the Thomas orchestra is identi-
fed; but the student of music, even though
very superficial and cursorY one, was more than
repaid. The delicate shading of the several move
ments in Beethoven's symphony was succeeded
by the fantastic conceits of Berlioz; these gave
place to Liszt's Hungarian rhapsody, and this to
the weird and majestic chords of Wag
ner The time has gone by for sneers
and fun over Wagner. 'The music of the fu-
ture,' under the baton of Thomas, who first
introduced it to American audiences and has
adhered to it with scholarly devotion through
evil report, has won its way, until now no classic
al programme would be complete without at
least one selection from the works of the great
German apostle of the new school. Last night,
if there was to be choice made out Of the whole
programme, it would certainly be the overture
to the Flying Dutchnan, and the duo SO grand
y and effectively given by Miss 'Juch and Mr..
Heinrich.
The vocal numbers of the pro-
gramme were fit companions to the
orchestral. Miss Clapper has not only a fine
stage presence and manner, but rich contralto
voice and cultured method. She established
herself in the graces of the audience at once.
and was justly honored with a twice repeated
CALL Mime. Fursch Madi is a magnificent art
ist, with presence reminding one somewhat of
Parepa, but with much larger and richer voice.
one peculiarly dramatic and competent to the
Interpretation of the heavier operate roles. Her
splendid rendition Of the prayer from Der
Freischutz" broke the house into tempest of
applause, that would not be stilled until
she responded with another selection that still
further revealed her dramatic capabilities. Mr.
Winch sang with pleasing effect, although his
voice was not in the best form, and he expe-
rienced some difficulty in its control.
Taking it for all in ALL the entertainment was
one that marks high-tide in musical events in In
OldudpOllS. AS las UecI iHIfndteu, tilc duuleuco
was fine one 1t was made up of the best
people of the city and Stationary other towns
and cities being represented it was well-dressed
and misbehaved only in the glariug Indianapolis
fault, that of being late There are people here
who make virtue of coming in late to every
thing church, concert or what not. They will
doubtless, be late at the last day, and only get
up in time for the second resurrection.
NOTES
Tonight there will be concert at the Sixth
Presbyterian Church. and the Daughters of Re-
becca will give ball at Englsh's Opera-house.
Matack's Celebrated Case" Company will
come to Englishs Thursday, Friday and Satur
day evenings, presenting the popular melodrama
1.-THE Celebrated Case"
The Grand was packed to the doors last night,
Notwithstanding the opposition. Uncle Toms
Cabin presented, and the performance was
well received The engagement is for the week
The Museum continues to draw large houses
with the bill of Rice aad Barton, James Riley,
Sheridan and Flynn and the Keane Comedy
Company in ''Solon Single" The Museum al
ways furnishes good attractions, and is daily
gaining in popularity.