Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-11-17
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
The Euterpean Club and Acts From Grand
Opera.
Musicales to BE Given Under Prof
Maina's observation-disclosures of
sack the Giant Killer"

ing finely, and Prof Mama, their director,
is gratified at the number of fine voices
the organization contains A musicale, to
take place early in December, is projected,
when the friends of the members will have
an opportunity of listening to them. There
will be solos and choruses. and Donizettfs
opera of Don Pasquale" will also be
given. the cast embracing Messrs. w. d.
Mcfarland, II. c. Mems, Prof. Mama and
Miss Mary Helen Howe. This opera will
be given in costume, and it's product IN
Is anticipated with considerable interest, as
1t affords opportunity not only for some
excellent singing. but bright and piquant
acting. The third act of Martha is I'M
der rehearsal, with Mrs. John Seagur as
Lady Henrietta, and also the fifth act of
Faust with Miss Howe as Marguerite.
These will be given later during the sea-
sen. All these musicales will be held in
Prof. Maina's pariors and will be compii-
mentary.
The children in Jack the Giant Killer
held a rehearsal at Albaugh's on Thursday
afternoon, which was the first appearance
on the stage of the majority. Some of
them have already appeared in the PR
ates' and "Pinafore," and they, of course.
had some experience. Both those operas
were exceilently given and developed the
fact that there was great deal of musical
and dramatic ability among the children of
Washington.
In this coming opera the cast will be
as follows: Jack the Giant Killer, Burton
Garrett. the Giant, Eugene A Davis King,
Henry Tallmadge; Queen, Marie Howe;
Princess, Clara Moran; Leader of the ANA
IONS, Edith Stowell; Princesses, Helen
BirHey, Mamie Griffin, Helen Hastings.
Bessie Moore. and Ellen Noble; Princes,
Eddie Fiynor. Charlie Hendley. Ralph
Johnston, Frank Shipe and Frank Tucker.
The chorus viii consist of nearly three
hundred and it Is expected that the produc-
ton Will be the most complete Juvenile
performance ever given. Prof Harry How
ard, who is the composer of the opera, has
a great deal Of tact in handling the chill
dren and he and Mr.. Eugene Davis will
have them under good control when Mr..
Percy Winter, who is to stage the produc-
ton, takes them in charge. Mr.. Sherman
Ferree, who Is drilling the Amazons. will
put them in good shape for marching, and
the various evolutions that will be required
of them. The children themselves are all
enthusiastic and enter into their work
with great spirit. The fact that the COM
poser Is a Washingtonian, a graduate of
the High School, and that his assistants,
Messrs. Davis and II. Z. Hoover, the ac-
companist, are also High School graduates.
adds to the local interest attaching to the
coming performance.
Mr.. Howard commenced his musical edu-
cation in this city under Prof. William
Waldecker, and when he had made salts
factory progress he went to Europe, where
he remained for five years, studying piano,
harmony and composition, both in Ger
many and in Paris. While abroad he COM
posed several songs that received high
praise, and since his return home he has
added to the list. His first operetta, THE
Little Old Bachelor" composed especially
for children and presented at the High
School hall. was decidedly successful, and
the work now under rehearsal. Jack the
Giant Killer" when produced at the same
place last winter was highly praised for it's
thorough adaptability to the Juvenile com
prehension and capacity, as well as it's
tuneful melodies and its consistent story.
The rehearsals of "Rebekah," beautiful
cantata, in two parts, by Joseph Barby.
which is to be produced here in January
by the Columbian Musical Society," are
progressing satisfac torily. The cantata Is
we'll adapted to the societys purposes, con-
tanning some beautiful choruses. solos and
obligato solo work, as well as numbers for
the orchestra. The three solo parts will be
sung by professional singers, who will be
engaged specially for this performance.
The director, Mr.. Lawrence. Is working to
make this one of the best musical events Of
the season. and has decided to have the
rehearsals hereafter on Thursday evenings
at No. 1908 9th street northwest with
chorus and orchestra together.
Changes are still going on in Epiphany
choir. the latest being the resignation OF
Mr.. Perry B. Turpin. the tenor. Mr.. Tur-
pin has been connected with the choir for
over two years, and during that time has
been a great favorite with the congrega-
ton, and his retirement will be learned or
with much regret. The music committee
expressed regret at his determination, but
Mr.. Turpin consulted his personal wishes
The concerts of the Philharmonic Club
always give the greatest enjoyment be-
cause their programs are selected with
respect to the wishes OF those music lovers
who refuse to be educated by an evening
Of ultra-classical music. The second con-
cert on Thursday, tho 22d instant. Is es-
pecially attractive In affording an oppor-
tunity Of hearing the great tenor Herr
Anton Schott, in ballads, songs and aelec-
lions from Wagner. Schott looks back on
a career Of almost unparalleled triumphs.
Under the management Of Carl Rosa he
created Wagner in England, 1Sl9-So-Sl.
In Italy he sang the Nibelung teraloSie in
"a. In Denmark he aroused In ~ an en-
thusiasm which, as the "Dagblad' said.
was not equaled even by Liszt or Rubin
stein. He also sang in Russia, Belgium and
Holland and every country of the civilized
front rank among the violinists of the
world. The New York press comments
upon her very charming personal appear
ance, her perfect execution and the feel
ing and expression with which she plays.
She will be heard in solo numbers by Sara
safe, Ries and Wieniawski. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lent and Mr.. Rakemann, the local men,
bers OF the club, will play Beethoven's
trio, op. 81, one of the master works Of
chamber music. and also spanish rhapso-
die by Emanuel Chabrier, one of the most
brilliant French composers, whose recent
death Is lamented by every one. These
local artists will also play new solo num-
bers on their respective instrumen:s-the
piano, violin and violoncello-and alto
gether the concert deserves the special at
tention of patrons of music.
Replete with catchy airs and with a cast
composed Of several scores of pretty girls
and handsome youth the new opera, Isl
Lootah," will be placed on the stage in
this city at the beginning Of next month.
Rehearsals, in which each member of the
chorus has shown individual interest, have
been in progress for several weeks and the
work already accomplished indicates that
the opera will score a thorough success.
"Si-Lootah' Is q tale of Indian romance
and hinges on lovers quarrel and a cap
tive's life among a tribe of Sioux III .he
Rockies. Si-Lootah is chief of the Sioux,
ard the noble red man figures largely in
the cast, while prospectors. villainous
chiefs and red men are also in evidence.
There Is little dialogue, the plot being
mainly unfolded in song, chorus and reci-
tative music. The music Is bright catch
waltz songs and spirited marches, and an
Indian dance will be participated in by the
chorus Of Indian maidens; while medicine
men join in an interesting three-part song.
The opera was composed by Mr.. Rufus
Cummings Garland. son OF the ex-Attorney
General. and well known in the social and
musical circles of the capital. While in
Helena, Mont, last year Mr.. Garland
composed a grand TIE Deum, which was
sung at a reception given to Mgr. Satolli,
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