The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-04-14
THE WAGNER CLUB.
Second Concert OF the series-The Pro.
gram and the Performance.

Second Concert or the SerleS-lne fro-
gram and the Performance.
Aida dI verdI-Grand Finale No. y;...;,,,;i
WsSncr G;1@rfcf tuh '"N''O'N
Violin solo-scene dc Ballet op. lOO..Ch.de Beriot
Herr J. Bloom.
Recit ct Aric-FrOm Fidelio.....L Van Beethoven
Faulein Rosa Mans
Danso Macabcc, OPP 49, ...'.9aiht saehs
Wagner quartet Club.
Violin Solo-a- NOcturne, Op y, No 2........"Chopln
Herr j. Bloom.
Violin Solo-b. Obcrtass MazurkLop W.,..-.,......:
' ''''' Herr ii:' j. Blocm i.''''''''
Slumber. Sweet ......--....R wagner
lie Came Thro' storm aud Rain............. Franz
Frdulcn Rosa Mas
: '1''' '''' Mis- Carrie Carrie ~ Keatng.
Violin sOlo-Andnnic Ct Caprice, op. 2g....schubeH
Herr j. Bloom.
Love aud sprlng..... ........
fmulcin Rosa Mas.
Rakoczy March, ....frpnz List
Wagner Quartet Club.
The assemblage at the second of the con.
certs undertaken by the Wagner Quartette
Club was as brilliant and numerous as that
which attended the first Although the
night was stormy, the decree Of fashion was
observed, the majority Of the ladies and
gentlemen present appearing in evening
dress. The music was chosen as will be
observed from the program with due regard
to the clubs high purpose. II was very
agreeable to note the abundant evidence that
the club has secured the popular sup
port and awakened n genuine interest
in classic music. Last nights audi
ence was inclined TO be severely
critical though a disposition to be cordially
hospitablc and courteous 10 the strangers
was manifested. Faulcin Rose Mas natur-
ally came In for special attention and con-
sidcrntion. II was her iirst appearance In
America. She came with high reputation
acquired In Germany, her native land, and
expectations were aroused accordingly. IL
| Is but honest TO say that she did not appear
to advantage, and II il but fair TO give the
probable reasons In the first place she was
naturally nervous, being upon new ground
and In a strange atmosphere. Then she is
an operate artist, accustomed no doubt 20
dramatic performance with reinforcemento Of
orchestra and chorus. Clearly she missed
the environment and accessories OF the OPP
era Her voice does not suit the concert
stage, and the piano accompaniment IL Is
voice TO mingle with brsscs and drums
and reeds. There ere pure, true notes In II,
aud the singer has the conscientious manner'
that marks the graduates Of the Gorman
school She was modest, but ill-ateasc.
The rccitatiyc and aria from "Fidelio" va
not happy selection for the OCCASION.
Beethoven requires orchestras and choruses
for his sopranos. Her range is extended.
and her tones are clear but they need
the tempcring OF the ensemble. II
would not be generous 10 attempt TO III
her rank or 10 estimate her capabilities upon
the basis Of a concert performance. Titicns
was always at a disadvantage when singing
with piano accompaniment alone. Fraulein
Mass will surely find opportunity 10 acquit
herself In her true sphere before she shall
leave America, aud We have little doubt
when that opportunity shall be accorded
her she will achieve success, Herr J.
Bloom, Of Cincinnati, a violinist Of dis
iinction proved himself a master Of his
instrument. aud aroused his audience
TO enthusiasm. His Instrumentation 10
very delicate and quite extrnor-
dinarily dcft In pianissimo, the Chopin Noe,
turnc revealing this quality notably. lie 81
a most agreeable performer rarely aocom-
plIshod In technique, aud at times manifesto
unusual sympathy In Interpretation. lie
won new honor for the club, and amply Jus
tilted his reputation. Tho only other solo-
1T was Miss Carrie NJ. Heating, a mem
Der Of the club. She gave on thc
piano, a Gavottc by Drcyschock. The pub
lie h familiar. TO some extent, with Miss
Keating's capabilities rs a pianist II has
10 happened that she has been heard usually
In performances which called for the attfi-
butcs OF force. dash and brillancc Of oxccu-
ton. but In this Gavottc she showed a T.
marknblc knowledge Of the possibilities n
the piano In the matter Of sweetness
Of tone A touch a. delicate as frH
was required, aud Il was ncccsfaX
10 produce that effect OF slngn<
melody which we hear IN the cello
when played by the master hand. 10
achieve this requires Of the pianist the most
intimate acquaintance with the structure VI
the instrument, aud Miss Heating mined
new distinction for herself by the ease With
which she met the entire demand u The
composer She held the audience en-
rspiurcd, playing NJ she did with
her whole soul in the work and rcycalinri in
all H. charm the beauty that lay In core
before her. Her recall was very cnthusI-
asilc and In response she gave n Romanco
by Rubinstcin which proved TO be a iour
dc force captivating for H. yigor and
color. Tho Wagner Club gained frc-h
laurcls and again demonstrated their rare
capacity. There Il nothing IN Memphis q
which the people have more reason "a he
proud. Their selections were difficult, but
their work was marked by that precision.
canestnoss aud technical facility which
have caused thoir fame 10 20 abr oad Thor
last number was most brilliantly given aud
the audience separated With the praise Of "
Club In the mouth VI everyone.