The Washington times., 1894-10-19
PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
Miss Ellen Beach Naw Has Remarkable
Voice of Wide Range and FleXibiI-
n.1,,y s,o1ofs.,S pIoased

Voice Of Wide Range and FleXihil-
ity-Other SoIoists Pleased
The first concert Of the Philharmonic Club
at Netzerott Music Hall last evening was at
tended by a fashionable and enthusiastic
audience Of music-loving people, who were
attracted by the extended Repatriation ofthat
remarkable soprano, Miss Ellen Beach Naw.
The first number Of the programme, List
Rhapsodie Honguin No. 10, for piano, was
fairly well rendered by Miss Georgiella Lay,
who was evidently not at her best in the rem
, dition Of this classic and artistic production.
In the succeeding numbers onthe programme,
Miss Lay acquitted herself far more credit
ably. and her performance was well received
by the audience.
She showed herself Bct!l skillful and artls.in
in accompanying the other soloists, and as
ene appeared in each number her position as
soloist and accompanies was difficult and try
ing.
Miss Yaw. who was the star Of the evening,
came next on the programme and sang a
double number. an aria, the Russian Night
1ngale' and q caprice Nillanelle by Dell
Acoua. Miss Yaw has a wonderful voice of
wide range and remarkable 6eNbility. In
she caprice she showed q compass Of over
three octaves, all Of which was sung in clear
and bell-like tones. Her rendering of the
''RussiGn Nightingale" aria was badly marred
in several places by being sung out Of tune.
Her phrasing is not as artistic as one would
expect from so noted singer. nor does her
voice possess that resonant. magnetic quality
OF tone necessary to an artist Of the first rank.
Her rendition of Proch's Theme and
variations demonstrated the extraordinary
control she possesses over her voice. TINS
solo was written for the violin. and is con-
aidered by violinists as difficult for even that
instrument. Miss Yaw executed each yaria-
tion with great ease and facility, singing
Erpeggios and staccato movements in a
bright, skillful, and perfect manner her
Swedish echo song. from an artistic stand
5oint. could be considered nothing but an
effort to show an exceptional command OF
The voice. Her upper notes were clearly rem
Sered, and her limitations of an echo skill
fully performed.
The ave maria. adapted to that intermezzo
movement Of the "Cavalleria Rusticana. was
tn some parts sung a little out OF tune, but
captured the audience because Of the poDu-
laritY OF that musical and widely celebrated
melody.
The middle and lower range of Miss Yaw's
voice is not entirely satisfactory because of a
peculiar lack Of brilliancy. As a concert
singer Misss Yaw viii always prove success
&ul. She sings with ease, produces notes II
Altissimo with facility and clearness, and in
Eorid music excels almost any other singer il
Bhis country. To the strictly critical ear hel
singing will prove Objectionable in seyera
respects. but TO the average concert fre
quenter she viii prove great favorite for tn,
reason Of tde wonderful command and range
OF her voice combined with a pleasing
manner.
The other soloist Of the company, Mr.. Max.
milan Dick. is a violinist of considerable
prominence and seems 10 be a favOrite witt
Washingtonians. as he was enthusiastically
greeted on his first number, ballade and
pOlonaise by Yieuptemps. The severest criti
cism that could be made Of Mr.. Dicks playing
is his lack Of breadth of tone. His martellC
boYing. staccatos, arpeggios, and double
stops were well rendered and extremely
creditabIe. His best number was a capricciettC
by Sauret, which was tastefully and skillfully
performed.
Each number fthe entire programme wa;
enthusiastically applauded and encored. anC
on the first appearance Of the several artist:
beautiful cut flowers were presented by ap
preciatve admirers. The concert, on tbs
whole. was very satisfactory and the Philhar
monic Club is 10 be congratulated upon the
opening Of its season.