The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-05-11

ouOceouihB W Ninc MILL DeSiNS' 49,
numbers by the, club, there were the
first solos on the cello by Schenck, who
played the adagio of Goltermon with
temper absolutely. that of the composer
fine contrast to tho ''Tarantella" of Pepper,
which almost set ithe audience in notion
OF course he was encored. And yielding 10
repeated storms OF applause, he gave the
Spinning Song OF Pepper, full OF quaint
conceits and almost discordant measures,
which enabled the artist to prove his perfect
mastership oyeran instrument from which he
evoked every shade Of feeling, from the
morriest of tripping Tits to the most pro-
found and exquisite harmonics OF Haydn
Mr.. Schenck will always be the standard
with the Memphis public for cello players
Mr.. Arnold, the first violin, who began his
career here in Memphis as the leader OF the
orchestra Of the New Memphis Theatcr while
he was mere lad, received gem
crous welcome, and for his performance
of Tho Fairy Dance was vociferously APP
plauded until he consented to an encore for
which he gave the "Cradle Song" of Renard.
Mr.. Arnold, like good wine, has improved
with age. His work Is easier 10 him than II
was six years ago. His bowling is broader,
stronger and frmer, and his tones
are clearer, fuller and more resonant II
was easy TO be seen that he loves his art and
that like his companion, schenck, his heart
was in his work. Life on the stage is real to
him. He lives there; and there, in the pro-
duction of absolute harmonics, he realizes
most his being. lie does not disdain some
Of the tricks so common to yiolinists even OF
his class, in catering to what Is termed
the popular taste, but this must not
DO denied 10 him or TO Schcnck,
| In view OF the seriousness in which
their programs generally involve them. OF
Mr.. Weincr the autist, II is difficult TO write
without almost Shopping over" The dis
lance from grave 10 gay Is easily measured,
aud 1t is as easy to realize how close the flute
in the hands Of an amateur stands in its rela-
tionships 10 the ordinary tin whistle. There
Is no instrument so much affected by anna.
tours, and none 30 much abused. It's heard,
therefore, generally with something like
unensiness, even when played by artists whose
lips have been formed by nature for II and
who by hard practice have learned to
"oovcr the vcntces and discourse most ex
cellent music" Mr. Wcincr owes much 10
nature. Even In the long sustained passages
the audience felt sense OF confidence In
him that was farther strengthened by the
reverend feeling with which he interpreted
tho celebrated largo OF Handel, the
most consummate master OF harmony
and countcrpoint that ever lived. OPP.
posed 10 this, cnlisting the other extreme Of
feeling was the allegro Of Tcrchak, both
winning for him a storm Of applause that
was not ended until, without accompmi.
mcnt, no played a tender Song Without
Words" by Dopplcr. The perform
anccs by these artists were beyond
question the greatest treat the Wagners
have offered the public. Ensemble music
has been brought by them TO the highest
perfection. Each OF them masters IN tech
nical skill, knowledge aud the power clearly
TO interpret the composers; who appeal from
as many varied schools as there are nationi
In Europe they willingly subordinate them
selves 10 produce effects that ono can
only imagine possible TO one master
hand. Il Is in tho unison thus at
tanned to that they realize for the
audience how much there IL In drilling
in sclfdcnying discipline, the merging Of
individual within, caprice or intention fol
the sake Of an acccntuntion that brings ou
In broad and effective measure the coloi
that lies concealed In the composers notes
But we must leave them aud say a word oi
two about the singers, one Of whom, Mis-
Levy, was new 90 the Memphis conccr
stage, daughter Of our ncighbol
city, Nashville. Almost a child In years M,
gave the promise Of great things under goot
schooling She has a voice sympathetic Il
quality aud Of fair range, that Is susceptible
OF cultivation aud she has a great deal o
the easy assurance that usually quicken
success. She Is not afraid Of an audicnc
and sings with the ease that comes OF self
confidence. She was unfortunate Il
her hrst number. "iobort" u Chest
! nut" L. has, rs a lady friend remarked 4
US last night been sung TO death" aud
I ought TO lie buried. She was more fortunat
a la her second number the 'ranntclla" q
. llassforl, but still more 70 In the encore
, she gave TO the very generous and kindly Ia
[. tended applause, one OF them bcin
4 the "Dcnr Heart Of Mattel, aud Ga
. other the Margaret" Of Meyer Hclmunt
. Miss Marie \ Greenwood. Who Is 'nat,y
\ aud 20 the manor born" was of cours
. warmly received. She {, a deserved iavorii
Z with the Memphis public, who oycrloo
. some faults OF method for the sake {
. tho true woman and the pcrscyc
= ing student She, too, was uniortJ
n nato In her hrst number, ~ she
!. unfortunate In n leaning 10 lodturc 20
9 much Of which clogs and leaves. 20 {
n speak, a bad taste In the mouth. Her sccon
number was much In the same range, aud /
a one of her two cncorc., "rho Little fishc
a men" aud "Charttc," sho INDUCED In
y cadcna that proved her pcnchant In tbs
. direction. IN his truthful rendering OF III
= Celebrated Largo" Of Handel, aud us cr
4 core. song without Words" Mr.. Vein,
4 gave q iine example with his flute Of IN
!, strength that Tie, In simplicity aud purity ,
a tone and We would commend Il 10 Mi
"A Greenwood, who has yet 10 school hcrsc
II effectively In thu ballad method. hut AZ
r was, she gave great deal OF enjoyment I
~ her friends who SEEMED 90 be- cycryhod
4 present OF tho Wagner, We can only "a
!. that like blessings Frightening ~ the
!, take their Digit they played bcti,
. than they dld al either Of the preceding cot
!. corts. especially the "Rakoczy March.
:. which they gave by request hut the
Il have a great deal yet 10 learn. Aud th
ii brings a. 10 tho pianos used at these cot
4 ccrts. They srumcd 10 bc the wont ,