The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-03-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
Remenyi.

Remenyi.
1t is long time since the great violin
virtuoso. Edouard Remenyi has been
heard in Portland, but the years have
not affected his skill or his power to
charm in the least. He appeared in the
Stockbridge "Sixth Popular last even
ing, and delighted his auditors, as was
to have been expected. The violin in
Remenyi's hands is thing of life and
power. His tone is smooth, pure and
steady, and if, as has been sometimes
urged, he does not disdain the little
tricks that catch the crowd, it is certain
every note of his playing has something
to claim the audiences attention and en-
force their hearty applause. He is a
great master of technique, and he pos
sesses much of the romanticism of the
gypsy, which gives special beauty and
brilliancy to his playing. Last evening
he gave Ernst's .Othello." a Chopin
nocturne, and little thing by Sarasate,
Paganinrs "Caprices," and took the
violin part in the save Maria quartette.
He was enthusiastically encored, and
played the ballet music from Sylvia
Miss Method of Chicago, the soprano
of the troupe, displayed sweet, pure
voice, singing with much clearness.
Miss Sage, the pianist and accompanist,
showed a nice touch much power and
brilliancy, of execution. She had the
laboring oar last night, for she was con-
Etantly employed.
Mr.. Marshpank displayed rich, strong
baritone voice, and good method. 1t
was an excellent concert.
Wilbur Opera Company.l
The Wilbur Opera Company have
turned away thousands from the twelve
performances in Philadelphia. The en-
gagement was for two weeks, and it will
prove the most profitable engagement
Manager Wilbur has ever had in that
city. This company will shortly appear
at Portland Theatre for one week.
Master Tyler.
At the next regular Stockbridge, Mas
ter Cyril Tyler will appear, assisted by
the Strakosch Opera Company. The
concert will be given March 9Th. The
New York Advertiser says of him:
''The audience yielded to Master Tyler
at first sight, as he stood in his surplice,
a picture of cherubic loveline S, and lis
tened spell-bound to the sweet tones of
the soprano voice, as he waited out the
beautiful strains of the Bach-Gounod
save Maria" with the sentiment and
taste of mature singer. Charmante
Oiseau, ssLa Perle du Bresil," was exc
cuted with precision and finish of an ex-
ceptionally high order in one so young. !"
Miss Won Stosch.
Miss Won Stosch, who pleased SO much
in her Portland concerts, played at the
concert given by Mr.. and Mrs. Nikisch in
Boston, Tuesday, and Philip Hesh thus
speaks of her:
''Miss Won Stosch gave mu CHI pleasure
by the delivery of her numbers. In the
s'Reverie,'' there was at first lack of
decided rhythmic feeling, but it was only
for moment. So, too, in her perform
ance was there an occasional exaggera-
ton of intensity. Saint-Saens once
wrote of Augusta Holmes that her music
showed the feminine desire to be more
virile in art than is the average man; and
when a woman is noisy with her orches-
ira, the noise is more aggressive than
that made by a resolute male composer.
But Miss Won Stosch rejoices in her
youth and it's exuberance. The statu-
esque girl tingles with temperament.
The cooling years may chasten her fer
vor and give her more repose, but !!
doubt if even a century could rob her of
musical feeling.
She plays with grace, with considera-
BILE technical skill. This is not all; for
she has the most precious of gifts, and
this gift is temperament. 1t would no
doubt be irksome for her to pursue still
further her studies and analyze herself;
To study in quiet and deny herself the
intoxication of ready applause. And
yet in later years she might thank her
self for such self denial.
Notes.
The third recital of this season will be
given by the Rossini Club this forenoon,
at IL O. clock, at Kotzschmar Hall.