Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-03-12


The one who heads the list of male solo yio-
Enists in Washington now is Mr.. Herman Rake
mann. who was born in this city and is the son
of the well-known artist. Joseph Rakemann
He began the study of the violin at the early
age of seven years with Mr.. G. Winders for
mer member of the U. S. Marine Band After
two years instruction he continued with Prof.
Rudolph Rowe and Felix Benkert of this city,
Later on Mr.. Rakemann assiduouslv applied
himself to the learning of his fathers profes-
sion In the decorative line and soon became
quite proficient with the palette and brush; so
much 40 that when he was prepared to 90
abroad it was a difficult matter to decide which
one of the arts he should choose to perfect him
self in the European schools
The preference being shown, however, for
the study of music. this course was adopted
Mr.. Eakemann having successfully passed the
examination in the Royal High School of
Music in Berlin, Germany, became n pupii of
that institution IN the year 1882. pursuing his
stndies under Prof. Emanuel Wirth and Jo-
seph Joachim. After three years spent in Ber-
lin, Mr.. Rakemann, in company with a friend
q pianist, from Holland. left for England
where they appeared together in concert with
good success Returning from abroad Mr..
Rakemann was engaged for some time in Brook
lyn in teaching and concert PLAYING
In Washington he has been identified with
the concert stage for the past sixteen years.
and his complete mastery Of the violin has
performers Mr.. Rakemann has also been
associated with some of the leading musical
organizations Of this city and previous 10 his
going abroad was one OF the first active mem
bers of the Georgetown Amateur Orchestra,
playing with them for a number of years. With
the Richard Wagner Society Mr.. Rakemann was
the leading yioInist for two seasons and also &C.
cupied the same position with the Philharmonic
Club. organized by Prof. and Mrs. Ernst Lent
About four years ago Mr.. Rakemann went abroad
limo in de-
OF the celebrated Belgian violinst Eugene
Ysaye. At present he is yioiinst of the Wash
ington Musical Club and teacher Of this instru-
ment- His name is a familiar one on the pro-
grams OF many Of our best concerts. and his
playing has afforded much pleasure to host of
concert-goers-
OTHER PERFoRMERs.
The late Mr.. Robert C. Bernays was o violinist
Of high ability and had done much to foster q
love for that instrument In this city. Although
he came from St. Louis he was thoroughly
identified with the musicians Of this city
as q performer, q conductor and . teacher, and
his death was seriously felt in musical circles.
Mr.. Rudolph Rowe 1T one time held the fore
most rank among soloviolinists In this city.
and As a teacher he has developed some good
pupils Mr.. Szemelenyi 10 an accomplished per-
former and Mr.. Anton kaspar. young brother
of Josef Kaspar. is fast coming to the front as
soloist Mr. Harry Cooke, Mr.. Weillln, Tyler
Nordlinger, Victor johnson and others msy be
me toned a. talented amateurs
Among the younger female violinists the mosi
prominent il Miss Birdie Lucas, who il well
known. having frequently appeared in public,
| last seen with the Georgetown Orchsstrs, play
| ing the Mendelssohn concert, which tests the
talents and ability Of the performer. Miss
Matte Saxton 10 we'll remembered, and Misses
Roberta Allen, Minna Heinrichs, Josie Appleby,
Maud sewali, Emily Coyle, Marian worthington.
Marie cCuiloch and Ssliie Walker are all more
than ordinarily accomplished performers o.
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