Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-24
AMUsEsaENTs.

1ue oel0I SOnCeft.-Ine nrSt Oh inc 4erleS
Of 6eidl concerts. which toek place at
Metxerott Hall last night. attracted a large
and critical audience. Mr.. Seldl is acknowl-
edged as a great conductor, particularly of
the Wagnerian school. and he carries his
idea Of Wagner into the composition Of his
orchestra, making the brass instruments
dominate the strings. II there were more
Of the latter or fewer Of the former the
tone would be less rasping to the ear--but
then it would not be wagnerian. The open
ing number. styled a divertimento. by Bach.
which was the arrangement Of a number Of
themes by that composer. orchestrated on
Wagnerian lines was interesting in show
ing Seidfs command Of the resources of an
orchestra, and 1t was well received. The
only work of the orchestra, however. that
excited enthusiasm was its performance Of
Dvorak's symphony from the New World"
which vas given In this city for the first
time. The familiar ballads and negro melo-
dies, which suggested the original themes
for the composer, could be readily traced,
and the preservation of their characteristics
and their treatment were mastery and
wonderfully effective. 1t is to be hoped that
Mr.. Siedl will repeat this symphony at
a subsequent concert, for 1t is a work that
marks an era in musical composition in
lover OF melody and its artistic treatment
in symphonic form,
Miss Lillian Blauvelt sang the mad scene
from Ambrose Thomas Hamlet" in ex-
cellent style, the quality OF her voice, its
feXibility and her artistic method enabling
her to interpret the bravura aria in the
most attractive manner. Miss Blauvelt is
not q great singer. but she is an extremely
satisfying one. as was testified by the con-
tlnued applause which she received last
night, and which would not down until she
reappeared and sang the well-known bolero
from the "Sicilan Nespers."
The local interest last night centered in
the performance Of Miss Lolita Mills, a
young Washington pianist, who has but
recently returned from three years study
In Europe, under the famous LechitisZky,
the teacher of Padereweski. Miss Mills is
extremely youthful in appearance, and as
she came forward and seated herself at the
piano there were many who wondered If
she would be able to cope with the difficult
ties of the Schumann concerto. which she
had selected for her initial concert per-
Torrance. This is one of the most trying
compositions for pianist, but her opening
chords showed that she had no fear of the
result, and throughout her playing was
marked by an intelligence of conception and
a vigor of execution that called for only the
warmest praise. Her touch Is delicate, yet
firm. and her tonal enunciation is clear,
distinct and accurate. To q technique fin
ished and artistic in the highest degree she
adds vigor and brillancy that are virile
in their effect. She has the true artistic
temperament, and is thoroughly absorbed
In her work. her feelings and thoughts find
ing prompt and adequate expression IN her
playing, and she has that magnetic quality
that carries her audience with her ard
sways them to her own mood Washing
ton has reason to be proud of Miss Mills
and will always be interested in the bril-
liant future that awaits her. Her reception
was enthusiastic and she was recalled again
and again to bow her acknowledgements,
aud Gr,a1 lrr ,ll %,
earnest demands of the audience for more
playing Memberships ION the Wings of
Song" with great delicacy of expression and
feeling
standpoint Miss Ada Rehan is an ideal
Katherine in THE Tanning of the Shrew,"
the play presented by her company at the
National last night. Her mental conception
of the character Is no less remarkable, and
the result is perfect portrayal of one
of the strongest of Shakespeare's female
characters. Miss Rehan succeeds in bring
ing out the lights and shadows in the char
acter of Katherine in a thoroughly ar
tistic manner. and the easy gradations
from the tigerish shrew to the gentle, low
ing woman, are a revelation to lovers of
Shakespeare who have been sometimes
amused by the sudden conversion of Kath-
crime as presented by many actresses.
George Clarke Is an entirely acceptable
Petruchio, and 1t is too bad that the same
cannot be said of the rest of the cast which
taken as a whole can only be classed as
passable. Playgoers have become so ac-
custcIncd to see Miss Rehan surrounded
by an entirely well-balanced company that
1t was somewhat of a shock last night to
witness the burlesque jester work of the
young man who attempted the part of serv-
ant to the young lover of Blanca.
Alblnghs.-Last night Mr.. Mantel1 pre-
sented at Albaugh's the romantic drama of
THE Corsican Brothers" to good au-
dience, and with that completeness that
char1PtprtZpS 20
tions. In the dual part of the two brothers,
MIR. Mantell Is seen to excellent advantage,
and his support was adequate. Tonight Mr..
MaLtell will present, for the first time in
this city, his new play, "Parrhasius," in
which he is said to have a part that is pc
cUliGrly adapted to his abilities.
Marie Jansen.-On next Monday evening
the theater-goers of this city will Rave an
opportunity to see Marie Jansen, one of the
mosc popular and charming comedy artists
on the stage. She has new play this sea-
son called Miss Dynamite" Like all of
Glen MacDonough's comedies, it is OF q high
order 1t appeals to the best tastes. The
lines are bright, the wit is keen and the
humor genuine, and it furnishes real en-
joyment to people who appreciate delicacy
in both. Miss Jansen is star. who. under
Ordinary circumstances, might overshadow
her C mpany; but in this instance she is
surrounded by coterie, including Frederic
Bond and other well-known PLAYERS, which
would claim notice under any circumstances
sociate member of the Press Club that or
ganiZation has been invited to attend the
opening performance in a body on Monday
evening.
Boston Symphony Orchestra.-The first
concert of the Boston Symphony series will
take place next Tuesday evening at Metz
croft Music Hall. This organization comes
this season in even better form than ever,
and its great popularity is fully attested by
the large sale of season tickets already
made only those have as yet been pla ced
on sale. and already the greater portion
of the house Is reserved The program
for this concert is unusually attractive.
The soloists will be Mrs. Julie w. Wyman
who comes fresh from a series of European
successes. and Mr. T. Adamowski, whose
ability as violinst is well known here
kernan's Lyceum Theater.-Manager Ker-
mans attraction for next week will be Rice
and Barton's Comedians. These clever peo-
pie VIII introduce for the first time in this
city their musical success, entitled Mic
Doodle and Poodle" which Introduces MANY
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