The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1891-12-17
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ENGLISHS-THE THOMAS CONCERIs
The fret of sericsof concerts 10 be given
by tine Chicago Orchestra. under the direc-
ton of the distinguished leader, Mr.. Theo-
dore Thomas took place last night at En-
Glish's Opers-house. lt is due to the ef-
forts of several gentlemen. combined with
Messrs. Dickson g. Talbot, that Indian
apolis is privileged to have these
concerts. The series of three. one last
night, one In January and one in
March. was secured b. subscription list,
which included more than two hundred
names OF prominent musicians and MUSIC
lovers. With Theodore Thomas as director
one feels that every fine point which the
most fastidious composer could demand
receives its que and particular emphasis,
whether 1t Is tenn pestuous ST. Saens, a
heavy Wagner or q tender Schubert. Mr.
Thomas is surrounded 10y the same
group of accomplished players, many old
facee, some new Ones but each one fully
competent to share. in the praise of the
consummate renditions of the master crea-
tiops of the old and new world. The pro-
gramme last night included the overture TO
"Egmont." u popular number for Orchestras.
and therefore frequently heard. The second
has two movements, allegro moderate
and andante conmoto from an unfinished
symphony of Schubert's No. in g minor.
Schubert's sweet harmonIes which mark
his songs are repeated in all his other
compositions and the unfinished symphony
has the same sweet fulfillment. The face
of Max Bendix. the violinist, is losing
much of its slenderness and q beard
changes him considerably, but there
is no change In his. fine play
ing. His handling of the violin
in the May festivals for two seasons won
for him place In the musical affections OF
the Indlanapolitan, so that when he arose
for o solo he received warm welcome
His playing is q study, not only from an ar
tistic point OF view, but the physical ease
most brilliant passages OF his play,
ing nothing new can DO said
in these columns for his great success as
one of the sOloists at the festival brought
out the highest praise from press and
public. His solo was the Introduction
and Rondo Capricioso." by SAINT Saens and
at the conclusion he was Obliged TO re.
peatedly acknowledge the long continued
applause. One of the oldest pieces
on the programme was the "Scherzo
CapricIoso." by Dvorak. one of the modern
composers. whose style is unique. The Sc
lection caused more expressions of favor
and disfavOr than any other. Whether
Is T
lovers remains to be seen. Finely educated
musicians appreciate Its form, breadth
and coloring. To the mass it will
be mass of sound no more. Following
singer" Wagnsrs only comic opera, and
which contains that gem. "Walter's Prize
Song" one of the melodies which fasci-
mates when woven into the whole subject
aud variations by Brahms was un-
like the theme and variations of the
generally accepted form, and con-
tanned none of those marks by which
Brahms compositions are distinguished.
One of the most enjoyable numbers was the
viOlOncellO solo by Bruno Steindei. The
cello grows in favor every year. aud GER
talnly Mr.. Steindel can readily keep pace
with the instrument He won favor with
the audience before his solo by his playing
loist. their perfect unison at every point
being notioeably perfect. so that
when the solo Fantasia Cara Me-
moria." by servais came he added new
greeted his final note; and he was obliged
to bow time and again. The last were two
compositions by Moszkowski. "Allegretto
Gioyoso" and "Perpetuum Mobile"
with captivating brilliancy. The
perfect accord between master and
men is feature or perfect orchestral
music, and that this organization possesses
Thomas but what will be but thousandth
repetition of what has been said. 1t is q
complete organization. and people here
will show their appreciation by a generous
patronage ut the TWO concerts yet to come
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Messrs. Donnelly IL Girard and their
company of comedians will begin three
nights engagement at English's tonight
In Natural Gas" The attraction is not a
new one by any means, but il is one that
is deservedly popular here, fol of all the
farce comedies Natural Gas" is about the
most amusing. Donrelly a. Girard are
very amusing performers, and their COM
pany is spoken of as the best they have
had. Among the new people are Miss May
Howard. n clever burlesqner. and Mr.
George Murphy. All the speciaities and
musical selec tiOns are new.
Those who have watched the career of
Mr.. +. 81. Sothern in his former plays.
der" will doubtless be Interested in his
forthcoming production of The Dancing
Grip at the Grand Opera house next week.
In this play he has stronger and more
serlons part than he has get attempted,
and he bases his comedy work upon the
surest foundation, o serious and human in
terest. The character which he represents
is that of man who is dependent over
his difficulties. but who retains q grim
sense of humor which enables him to
laugh at the world in spite of has mis-
fortunes. This affords many oppOrtuni ties
for changes from the grave to tho gay. and
the character Is many sided and complex.
1.-The Dancing Girl" has just finished q long
run in New York. where it held the boards
of the Lyceum Theater, and from where 1t
was withdrawn In the height of its sue
cess because OF its previously made con-
trncts for production in other cities. 1t
will be gwen the same production here
that it had In New York. Seats will be on
sale tomorrow.
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