West Virginia Democrat. [volume] (Charles Town, W. Va.) 1885-1890, 1888-03-16
Prof. clary's Concert.

night last was rare treat and COM
plete success. No. OF part first of
the programme, a complicated Duo
Concertante, for violin and piano,
by De Beriot, was beautifully rem
dered by Mrs. Amelia B. Hamaker
and Prot. Clary, in which the bril-
liant execution of Mrs. Hamaker
predominated and was greatly APP
plauded. No. 2 had to be changed
on account of Mr.. L. A. Osbourne's
absence, but, as good luck would
have it, Prof. Max Brownold was
among the audience, when Prof.
Clary called upon him to kindly fill
out No. 2 of part first with some of
his exquisite piano playing, which
he did without the least preparation
for the occasion, and played what
seemed to us a medley of charming
airs combined and executed beauti-
fully as only a genuine artist could
do, receiving prolonged applause.
The cornet solo by Prof. Clary and
solos No. 3 and s, were splendidly
performed. Madam Ruhl next sang
the celebrated Cavatine, Robert"
of Meyerbeer's grand opera, Robert
lie Diable, which was rendered with
q great deal of pathos. She appeared
to be in no trouble in singing the
difficult passages with which the
Aria abounds; no doubt she was in
spired by the beautiful accompani-
ment, by Prof. Max Brownold, at
only moments notice and without
even a rehearsal Of the difficult
piece. If time and space would per-
nit. we might further eulogize Mad
am Ruhrs singing, but, suffice it to
say, she is an artistic Of high or
der. A surprise awaited the audi
ence in the violin PLAYING of Miss
May Hamaker, a musical prodigy
of but ten years of age, in her two
solos, No: 5 and Z. She shows al
ready remarkable skill in handling
the bow, played beautifully, and
brought down the house with tre-
mendous and prolonged applause,
which was not abated until she came
out and played an encore on these
popular airs: "Dixie," "Old Folks
at Home" and "Home, Sweet Home"
Considering her tender age, Miss
May was the star of the evening.
We must not omit to say that Prot.
Max Brownold is her teacher, and
well may he be proud of his prodigy
pupil. Miss Fannie Campbell played
Last Hope" by Gottschalk, in the
first and Valse in the second part
of the programme, very -beautifully,
and received well merited applause
after each rendition. With the fol-
lowing number, seven, the first part
of the programme closed; it was
violin solo, DE Beriot's 9th Air."
with variations, played, if we may
make allowance for seeming Der-
vousness, in a mastery manner by
Prof. +. Brownold. We do not pre-
tend to be able to do justice in our
review to such an elaborate compo
sition, nor to the scientific playing
of Prof. Brownold, but the audience
appeared to be delighted with his
beautiful tone. His delivery in the
slower movements was quite emo.
tional, and the difficult chords, dou-
BILE and rapid single passages and
trills, for aught we know, perhaps
way up in the 7th or 18th position,
with his varied and elegant
bcwing, were admired ny all. He
was applauded to the echo, which
seemed to increase, even after Mr..
b. appeared twice but would not
play again. The overture to Poet
and Peasant" was superbly execu
ted by Prof. Max Brownold and his
sister, Mrs. Amelia b. Hamaker,and
was one of the choicest productions
of the evenings entertainment. The
guitar solo, by Prof f. Brownold,
seemed to electrify the audience and
called forth deafening applause,
which did not cease until Prof. B.
returned and played again. His
execution, which is marvellous and
finished. created quite Il furore. and
was certainly one of the grandest
features of the entertainment. "Wait-
ing" a song by Millard, was beau
tifully sung by Madam Ruhl, the
violin obligato was omitted, as we
learn, on account Of the violin part
being missing. Mrs. Hamaker's
playing of Bartlett's Concert Polka,
a difficult. but sparkling piece, was
executed by that lady artistic in the
most bewitching style imaginable.
She fairly captivated the audience,
and was the recipient of well merited
and prolonged applause. In conclu
sion, we would remark, in justice to
Prof. E. Brownold, that it was much
to be regretted that Mr.. L. A. Os-
bourne could not appear, as in him
Prof. B. could have shown the pro
gress attained by one of his advanced
pupils. Truly, our little city should
feel proud of her rare musical talent,
and it should be fostered and given
that encouragement which it so
richly deserves.