Evening star., 1894-03-26
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
Two Notable Performances by Local Socie-
ties in Prospect.
The Concert of the Georgetown Or
Choral Society Other Items.

chestra and "'Fhe Creation" by the
| Choral Society Other Items.
| 1t is understood that the project of hav-
ing fine pipe organ in Convention Hall by
| next season is now taking definite shape.
Already there have been consultations be-
tween the hall management and the officers
OF the Choral Society in regard to the mat
ter and subsequently an organ builder was
conferred with to the character of in
strument that would be required and it's
cost. 1t is understood that the negotiations
have gone to such an extent that there is
every likelihood that an organ befitting the
hall will be constructed before the concert
season in the fall begins. The hall manage
ment are determined that il an organ is
built for them it shall be the finest as to
tone and workmanship that can be pro-
cured. A first-class organ for solo work has
long been needed in Washington. There is
no organ available here for concert work
except in churches that could not be rented
unless it was for some entertainment in
connection with their own congregations,
and an organ in Convention Hall of the
proper size and power would be available
for organ recitals we'll as furnishing a
valuable accompaniment to choral organiza-
tions at their concerts.
The Georgetown Orchestra will conclude
this seasons work with the forty-seVenth
concert in their history on Monday evening,
April 2, at Metzerotts Hall. Those who
have looked in at the weekly rehearsals
hav noticed vim and precision about the
work of the orchestra, under Director Rake
mann. indicating that the concert will be
unusually hne. 1t speaks well for Wash
ington's musical spirit that this body of
musicians should stick together year after
year, maintaining their organization, though
individuals come and go, and constantly
striving to improve. The most talented of
Washington's performers are always glad of
the chance to appear as soloists at these
concerts.
The program selected for April 9 shows
that Conductor Rakemann knows how TO
combine the instructive and the pleasing
Several of the worlds greatest COMPOSERS
are on the musical menu, and there is the
swing and sweetness of abundant melody
that will delight the popular ear as well.
Mr.. Rakemann evidently believes in select
ing beautiful things rather than tedious and
heavy ones. Miss Alice e. Burbage, a tall
ented young pianist will play Chopin polo
naise with the orchestra. This will be the
first appearance Of this young lady with the
orchestra since her return from her three
years studies In LeipSic. Mr.. Rakemann
will play Wieniawski's d minor violin con-
certo, one of the most showy and difficult
OF all the compositions for this great instru-
ment. John Porter Lawrence has consented
concerto, and II is needless to say that these
two gentlemen will give highly enjoyable
performance. One of the greatest of Men
delssohn's secular compositions is his con-
cert aria, opus "a, in which a splendid So
prano voice part is combined with orcheS-
trail effect. The lady who is to sing the part
is Mrs X. Ortmann, new candidate for
Washington's approval. who is said to pos
sess rich and powerful voice. Mrs Ort-
mann will also sing a group of songs
Whither, by Lassen; THE Song of the
Willows" by Rakemann: Mendelssohn' 5
spring song, Through the Forest" and
The Flower GIRL by Bevignane.
The orchestral numbers are also promis-
ing. Auber's Fra Diavolo' overture will
open the concert. new "Lamento," by
Campo, bright young Mexican, pupil of
Saint Saens, will be heard for the first time
inv ashington. Mosk owski's beautiful "Sere-
nata and Scharwenkas s stirring Polish
Dance will be followed by two pleasing
string orchestra numbers, and the perform
ance will conclude with two wedding
marches as BELTS the Easter season, one
the wedding Cortege" from Rubinstein' 8
immortal march. Miss Anita Cluss, the IA
vorite harpiste of this city, will assist the
orchestra.
| Mr.. Stanley Oln,stead the talented young
pianist and composer, sails for Berlin on
the 18th instant. Mr.. Olmsteai goes by
the advice of his many friends, who be-
heve he will fully verify their hopes of his
successful future.
Miss La Burtle Shepherd a young pianist
and pupil of Leschitzky, returned from a
two years study in Vienna on the steamer
Rhineland. A letter from Miss Lotta Mills
states that Miss Shepherd was a great
favorite with the professor, as well as with
all who knew her."
new musical club was organized about
ten days ago. having for its interests the
improvement, advancement and develop
ment of orchestral playing among young
men of this city. The club starts with a
membership OF twelve AMI has the assur-
anco of more at the next business meet
ing. The first appearance of this new or
ganization will be at the Martyr College
on Friday evening next in an entertain
ment to be given for the benefit Of the
High School review. The club has started
already under very favorable circumstances
and bids well to take it's stand among the
musical societies of Washington. Prof
Chas Haydn Chase, formerly director of
the Amphton Club, is the leader. Among
the members are Prof s. j.. ingley a vio-
linist lately from England: Prof Joanhini
Hutist; {. o. Landgraf, cornet, and Mr.
EG. Muth, pianist. Mr. Geo f. IIarrinr-
II. johnson treasurer. Mr.. c. Q. Land
graf was unanimously elected president.
The coming performance Of the oratorio
of THE Creaton'by the Choral Society at
Convention Hall promises to be the most
successful in the history of this popular
organizat ton. The soloists are Miss Lillian
Blauvelt. a soprano of the highest reputa-
ton; Mr.. W. II. Reiger, one of the best
cratorio tenors now before the public and
DIR. FOpkinson of Baltimore, whose fine ba IS
voice has been heard here with satisfaction
many times. The Peabody Symphony Or
cheStra OF Baltimore will furnish the ac-
compartments Prof. Josef Kaspar, the di-
rector of the society has been diligently
rehearsing his force, and is satisfied that
the choruses will be sung better than ever
before. The sale of seats is going on in the
most lively manner and there is every indi-
cation that the big hall will be filed.
THE Three Dukes" the comic opera
written by the Hams brothers, which was
so successfully produced at the National
Theater last month, WILL it is understood
shortly be repeated, this time at the Acad-
emy of Music, and with entirely new
cast. 1t fs said that Miss Dorothy Byrd
Rogers has been asked to sing the leading
soprano part, and the friends of this young
lady are satisfied that she will make de-
cided hit in it.
Prof. Emile Z. Morris Juvenile class in
music will give another of their charming
recitals tonight at Willard Hall The prin-
cipal feature of the program will be Roots
cantata, "The Flower Queen" The chill
dren are all under twelve years of age.
They are Miss Carrie j. Burkhart, Miss
Mary e. Galleher, Miss Jessie McTaggart
Miss Essie Wofsteiner, Miss Hilda Wolf
steiner, Miss Lilly Brown. Miss Patience
Mori Miss Bertha Mori, Master f II. Wal
decker and Master Alfred Mori. Mr.. Rob.
H. Harkness takes the role of the recluse
Good Government StiII Reigns.