Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-24
IN MU SICAL CIRCLES
The Coming Concert of the Brilliant
Soprano Mary Howe.
MI. CostellO's Success at the Philhar.
ters of Local Interest.

are considerably exercised as to whether
they will be able to repeat the Juvenile
performance Of "Pinafore" which was so
successfully given at the National Theater
on the Sd instant. The difficulty seems
to be that they are unable to secure a
theater without paying what they consider
an exorbitant price. The demand for repe-
tition has been very great and in view of
the fact that on the day OF its last per-
Torrance between six and seven hundred
persons were turned away the ladies feel
that it would be wise thing to repeat the
pei Torrance If possible. 1t may be that
they will arrange to give "Pinafore' and
some other of Gilbert and Sulivan's
operas, possibly '"rhe Pirates,' along in
May sometime. giving three performances,
two at night and one matinee, but that
is hot yet determined.
There is also some talk of a repetition of
the opera of The Three Dukes written
by Arthur Percy and w. II. Harris, which
was presented at the National Theater for
the benefit of the Emergency Hospital.
1t may be that this opera, which created
a very favorable impression at its initial
performance, will be again given, TINS
time with a volunteer cast diffsre1t from
that of the original. The original east, it
Is understood has declined to- Volunteer
unless the performance is given 5for the
benefit of the composers. ii 90
1t is rarely that Washington singer
receives such ovation as was given
to Mr.. J. j. Costello. who sang at the con-
cert of the Philharmonic Club at the Uni
versalist Church last Wednesday evening.
Mr.. Costello's voice has greatly improved
since he left Washington and he sings
with better method and understanding
1t has the same sweetness that made 1T
SO attractive while he was member of
ST. Matthews quartet, but it has increased
in volume in the upper register and is now
one of the nnest baritones heard upon the
concert stage. At the close of the concert
fnltsN he a
his former friends gathered about MN
and congratulated him upon his success,
expressing the hope that ne would soon
be heard again in this city. 1t was at
first thought that Mr.. Costello would go
into comic or light opera, where he would
certainly be successful. but 1t is UNDER
stood that the deep religious feeling which
has always perraded mis- nature mas be-
come strengthened and that he Is deter
mined to enter the priesthood.
Miss Gertrude Ravenburg of this city,
who has already acquired quite a reputation
as a pianist, having studied under Fro
fessors GloetZner and Fabian OF Baltimore
and Faction of Boston, has sailed 1cr
Europe where she will go direct To Berlin
to finish her musical education under Nos
kowski. She will be gone two years. and 1t
Is expected that when she returns she VIII
add another to the list of prominent fenaie
pianists that this country has produced
She has considerable ma tural talent, has
already received good foundation, ani is
a conscientious and persistent student. Her
friends anticipate brilliant future for Fer
The Mount Vernon Choral Society held
its regular rehearsal last Thursday evening
az the Mount Vernon Place Church, ard
rehearsed the program for the concert that
will be given for the beneht OF the poor
Of the District on March 18th at the Church
of Our Father. This program will be quite
an elaborate one, including such chornses
as the Spring Song by Pinsuti. 1.-THE Bells
of ST. Mchaers Tower" by Stewart, the
Pilgrims Chorus" from Eerdfs opera OF
.rJt nd n q m
Rossinrs "Stabat Mater" The soloists will
include some Of the best local talent. Mr..
George w. Lawrence the director OF the
society. feels sratified that the member
ship has increased recently, and he hopes
that more of the District singers will take
advantage of the invitation to become nem-
bers and send in their names to the chorus
committee at 1908 9th street northwest
before next Thursday evening. when he
hopes that there will a full attendance, as
the time for rehearsal is now getting short.
Mr. Eugene Stevens has, 1t is Understood.
resigned from the presidency Of the Capital
Glee Club finding that his time is so inuch
Occupied that he is unable to give the once
the attention that its duties require This
action is deeply regretted by the CUB Tor
Mr. Stevens Is very popular, and he Dos
sesses qualities which peculiarly fitted him
to preSide over the organization. his snc-
cessor has not yet been determined apoh.
Probably no young artist hefore the pup
lie today has been more successfui the past
three or four years, both in Europe and
America. than NerE1onts favorite singer
Mary Howe OF wondrous beauty. and pos
sessjng a phenomenal voice. her career so
far has been a series of triuClphs. Since
her last appearance in America she has
been concluding her studies and making
progress in her art which will be as grat-
fviny TO her many friends here. as II was
to her managers across the water. Both IN
italy and afterward in Germany. where
che appeared with the Philharmonic or
chestras in Berlin and Hamburg. she was
received with the greatest enthusiasm.
~, nress notices everywhere were
unanimous in her praise. AT her con-
c., .u tht5 city. Friday, M2rch :, NJ
Netzerott Hail. she will be assisted by hef
husband Mr. William LAWN. the noted
tenor who has been with her. and often
shared in her triumphs; Miss Leonora Won
Stoscb. the handsome and brilliant young
yiolinist. also general favorite every
where; Sig. Giuseppe Campanari unnouot-
edlv the leading operate baritone or the
nresep. day. whose recent triumphs in Ne"
York and Philadelphia are fresh In the
minds of all musicians, and Mr. lslrode
ILJck stone who will be remembered as the
efficient pianist of the Nordica Company.
with such strong support, the Mary Howe
concert will. undoubtedly, be one OF the
leading musical events of the present sea
son. and should draw a crowded mouse.
The sale of seats will commence Monday'
at Metzerotts.
THE HONDURAS WAR.