The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1890-04-23


The AamOld and werner Concert
The Concert with the above caption. given un-
der the auspices of the ladies the M. E. Church
at the Opera House, on Thursday evening
last was we'll patronized as it certainly de
served to be. The program was interspersed with
certain extraneous effects" that added piquancy
and interest to the affair, which will be herein
after described The audience were aroused from |
their contemplation of each other and the bright
gas lets in front of the stage at precisely half
mast eight O'Clock. when the sonorous triangle
behind the scenes was banged twice by an unseen
artist (this you know, is always the signal for
orchestra to play up" the curtain) and the
| " Drop was gently raised. disclosing neat par
lor scene. Herr Oscar Werner then made his
bow, and advanced to the piano amidst painful
silence, and commenced the beautiful Exercise
De Concert ID fiat minor by Meyer As he pro-
| ceeded the tramp, tramp. tramp, of some one be-
hind the wings" became audible above the in
strument. and various other small noises about
the auditorium disturbed the players equanimity,
After playing the first number he stopped, eyi-
IDENTIFY mad. Thus far Mf. Wernc. ave only in.
dications of his real talent.
Herr Aug, AamoId then came 10 the front. and
caressing his elegant violin lovingly stepped to
t:.e piano to sound his IA" ami found the piano
considerably fat-as usual He re-tuned his vio-
LII u" "DouI Oho h@iA oeiOh 'oH'0i' pltOA' anu
played Cavatina by Rata ccoInranied exquis-
itely by MIR. Werner. He was generously ap-
: plauded. but did not respond to the encore.
, Mr.. Werner then played Chopin's 1mpromptu,
: &c sharp minor in magnificent style, showing
7 himself true artist. possessing wonderful
technique and touch. Responding to the encore
he played some Australian and American nation
!, al airs in imitation OF pipe organ which. had
the piano been equal to the occasion. would nave
v been fine. During this piece the squeaky ano
r heavy tramp, tramp OF the stage manager was
transferred to the auditorium and the piano solt
was diversified by the opening OF the catches tina
p held the doors of the new side exit" of thu
Opera House.
Miss Winifred Wait. of Ravenna. then recitec
in her inimitable style. - The Debating Society.
n which was rapturously received and encored
be Herr Aamold followed with violin solo enti
n m tied Zigennerweisen," by Saraste. This com
position was most splendidly rendered, and a
tie PLAYER and accompanist were about to leave tn
G eo stage the drop curtain was lowered nearly par
- alyzing Mr. Werner; who raised his eyes an
a hands in horror, lodging back as if he W;
ae ,1e hit, or expected to be. (This at a Concer
ed understandO The applause was generous an
I'd heartfelt.
Hs Part opened with Herr Werner renderir
ne moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven This con
We ucsition has been frequently played here, bl
liy never like this That Herr Werner is indeed
IN, first class pianist, is now evident to the mo
ey uncultigated of the ears in the auditorium. f
~ an encore he played theme and variation"
Nj his Own composition. after the style of Maso
I'm Silver Spring." which IL closely reseinbled.
;4 was very pretty.
nd The next number brought Mr. Aamold aga
is to view and he played most elaborateConcer
~, by Vieuxtemps The theme was in "Polanai
rds time" the most attractive of all tempos and W
,on played with matchless skill, with magnifce
IN accompaniment by Mr. Werner For an encC
10 he played the familiar '' Traumeri' with a mt
'es. in his violin and the effect was charming. D1
ing the first part of thu number squeaky, VIII
Ting sound heard behind the scenes. a:
someone was running trunk along on role
're. and trying to see how tly he could do 1T, 81
Z ceeded by another noise, as if windlass was
ore ing worked. But the players kept bravely on
No. s. Part End, was rendered by Miss Ma
'ter Leonard of Ravenna, who sang Hearts Spril
,tly time" by Wiekede. accompanied gracefully
Miss Name King. The applause that follow
this brought an encore, to which Miss Leon;
responded with "A Life Lesson by Jord
day which was also finely sung and well received
der Mr.. Werner then played Fantasia" VI
'as' Lucia de Lammermoor" by Rasche. and in
was displayed his wonderful execution and power
.ver such 'stacato", and wrist movement was g
Mad nid exhibited here before. The writer has hei
,uld nearly all the great players that have vlsi
that America in the past twenty five years. and in
'dys ind Warner wOuld q cIaSSp1