The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-04

mits OF greatest effectiveness, requires
not only technical facility, but study
of the huge combination of pipes that
involves wears Of time and a peculiar
gift. The necessary technique and the
mental grasp sufficient to lead to COM
plete mastery Of the art OF repatriation
for it is an art in itself-involve COM
bination rarely found. And 30 we I'M
derstsnd why distinguished organists
can be counted with one breath. One
of the few acknowledged distinguished
organists ia Mr.. Clarence Eddy-honored
both in this country and abroad as one
of the masters of the noble instrument
to whose study he has devoted life
time. We use the term Lifetime" ad-
visedly, for although Mr.. Eddy is by no
means an old man-quite the contrary
his studies began SO early that the
word is peculiarly appropriate.
Mr.. Eddy at an early age showed spe-
cial talent for becoming an organist OF
mark. He was a pupil of Dudley Buck
of Hartford, Conn, and went to Ger
many in 1871 to perfect himself in his
art under August Haupt, one of the
greatest masters of the organ the world
has ever known. Having finished his
studies, Mr.. Eddy was given letter by
this great master, in which occurred the
following words: "In organ playing,
the performances OF Mr.. Eddy are worthy
to be designated as eminent, and he is
undoubtedly peer of the greatest liv-
ing organists." When we consider that
these words came from August Haupt, it
is doubtful if anything so thoroughly
complimentary has ever been written
about Mr.. Eddy, despite the volumes OF
praise that have been penned.
Prior to returning to this country Mr.,
Eddy visited the principal cities OF
Germany, England, Scotland, Austria,
Switzerland and Holland, aud gave re-
citals. in which he met with great sue
cess and received marked expressions of
praise from the leading critics.
Very soon after Mr.. Eddy's return
from Europe his services were in con-
slant demand for concert work. His
great proficiency acquired for him ma
tional reputation in q remarkably short
time.
In connection with the dedication of
the grand Auditorium organ in Chicago,
the Inter-Ocean of October 30th, 1890,
has the following:
Clarence Eddy was the organist OF the
evening, and master hand swept the
four-storied key board, a sympathetic
foot touched the bass keys, one thor
oughly familiar with the grand instru-
ment, its intricacies, its musical powers.
The inaugural selection was "Fantasie
Triomphsle," composed by Theodore
Dubois of Paris expressly for this organ.
Mr.. Eddy had evidently arranged his
programme with peculiar care for the
satisfying OF the higher artistic az well az
the popular taste, and at the same time
exhibiting to best advantage the beau
ties and power of the organ. A new
composition, Harvest Home" by Wal
ter Spinney. opened with a ponderous
chord that might have been natures
cannonads precursing a storm, inducing
vibration that would almost seem to
sway the structure in unison with the
thunderous throb then came the more
peaceful pastoral phase. III which the
music seemed 10 fail from the strings of
some e)lian harp, or the sounds
that whisper through leaiy trees
now the hunters horn WAS
heard, it's clarion note ringing
strangely full and vibrant for an organ
pipe, and anon came its echo, a wonder
ful effect, with all the ringing metallic
value of tie original. Dudley Bucks
the next selection, and it made an in
Simultaneous and powerful impression
upon the vast audience. First the
theme rung on the chimes the tone wac
beautiful, having the veritable bell air,
then it fell to the cello, and was
strangely rich and resonant in string
value; and finally to the flute, and it
struck a sympathetic chord OF wonder
in all the wood-wind players of the
orchestra. Mr.. Eddy played his own
transcription of the Pilgrims Chorus
from Tennhaueer, the advancing and
distant etfects OF the music illustrating
one OF the remarkable powers OF the
organ.
This world-famous artist will give an
organ recital at Emmanuel church next
Tuesday night, and the lovers OF grand
and impressive music will undoubtedly
be there in great numbers.
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The second grand concert (second sea-
SOM of the Philharmonic orchestra, Mr..
A. j. Stamm, director. will take place
on February 18th, at Los Angeles thea
ter. A very good programme has been
selected. Becthoven's greatest and
most popular symphony, the Fifth, in G
minor, and Mendelseohn's overture to
Midsummer Nights Dream, will be
given will full orchestra.
The soloists will be the well-known
soprano Mrs. Modini- Wood; Mrs. S.
Paine will sing the celebrated Bach
Gounod's Ave Maria, and Mr.. a. j.
Stamm will play the grand piano con-
certo in A minor BY Grieg, with orches-
trail accompaniment. These concerts
have been the most favored ones among
the music-loving people here, and it is
no wonder when one considers that all
the best professional musicians of Los
Angeles belong to this organization.
The programme is as follows:
Overture, Midsummer Nights Dream (Men.
delssohn)-OIc uestra.
Symphonic No. 5, G minor (Beethoven); allie
gro con brio; andanle con motto; allegro-Or-
ehestra.
Soprano solo (venzano)-NIrs. Modini Wood
Piano concerto, A minor (Grieg), allegro motto
moderate; adaigO allies marcato-Mr. A. ].
Stamm. Orchestral accompaniment conducted
by Mr.. Hamilton.
Ave Maria (Gounod- Bach)-Mrs. g. Paine. Ac.
compartment: Piano. Mrs. w. D. Larrabee;
organ, Mr.. NJ. z. Mason. and string orchestra.
Soprano solo, At Verspers Crosti)-Mrs. Mo.
DIM Wood.
Inauguration March (Moszkowskil, from the
opera, Boabdil-0rchestra.
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The most elaborate production of
Faust ever witnessed in Los Angeles lie
announced for the coming week at the
Burbank theater. Percy Hunting, the
talented young tragedian, has been spe-