The morning news., 1892-03-16
THE Won DER HoYAs' FARswsLL.
A Delightful Concert Complimentary
TO Their Savannah Friends.

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A Delightful Concert Complimentary
TO Their Savannah Friends.
The Won der Hoya family made its fare
well appearances at Catholic Library hall
last night In a most delightful concert at
tended by representative musical audience
which more than Oiled the hall, many peo-
pie standing throughout the entire evening
Prof. and Mme. Won der Hoya have
formed SO important a part of the musical
life Of this city during the last fifteen years,
that their decision TO leave Savannah is a
cause for very general regret.
Musicians OF their artistic qualifications
are not too common anywhere, and the
musical circles of Atlanta are to be con-
graduated upon such an addition as the
Won der Hoyas and their gifted son.
The programme of the concert opened
with the "Grande PolonAise" in L fat, one
OF the most charming of the many great
works of that poet Of the piano, Frederic
Chopin. The exquisiteiy melOdic intro
ductiOn in G is a test OF the pianist's powers
In leRato playing, and Mms. Won der Hoya
gave a most satisfactory rendering of this
part Of the work. Her playing of the Po-
lonaiSe proper was full of fire, and the eass
with which she overcame lis technical diff
ficulties. which are by no means small,
showed her to be possessed of no ordinary
powers.
Schumann's Papillons, which is remark
able for variety Of tole coloring and parts
of which are deliciously, even humorously,
delicate and graceful, was also given a
most happy and artistic rendering.
The ErlkiRg transcription by Liszt Of
Sohubert's famous song, whatever may be
thought of its musical value, served to dis
play the mastery of the player In produce
ing massive tone effects, and was evidently
enjoyed by the audience.
Perhaps the chief interest Of the evening
was cea tered IN the playing of the talented
young violinist, Amadeo Won der Hoya who
has lately returned from Germany, where
he has completed his studies with the famous
DR.. Joachim, Eu;ile Sauret and Others.
His choice of the great Meudelssohn con-
cerso was test Of any players abilities,
and to say that the young man gave an
earnest. musicianly and satisfactory render
ing of this work is high praise. His tone is
surprisingly full, and even passionate in
quality, and his handling of technical diff
culkies, which are severe even for the great
esj virtuoso, was such as to arouse decided
enthusiasm even among those who have
heard many famous violinists.
Young Won der Hoya's playing Of the
. celebrated Andante movement was perhaps
most enjoyed, though his handling of the
last movement, with its difficult double
stops excited much praise. He was also
heard to advantage in the well-kuown
"Vieuxtemps Fantasie," J." and ended the pro-
gramme with a spirited performance Of the
same authors "Polonaise." Young Won der
Hoya shows not only the possession of a
very rare musical organization, but
charms by that repose and ease in
overcoming difficult bowings. which
can only be the result of careful
study under the best masters. Even in this
day, when fine players are common, it is
evident that this young artist is likely to
achieve a reputation.
The Won der Hoyas are certainly entitled
to the thanks Of their many friends for the
opportunity to hear them before their de-
parture, and will take with them the good
wishes OF the music lovers of this city.
Nine. Won der Hoya was the recipient of
several bouquets Of flowers, and her play
ing, as was that OF professor and the
younger Won der Hoya, was enthusiastically
applauded,