Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-01-05
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
The Choral Society Now at Work On
Gounod's Redemption"
SoIoists to Probably BE Local Singers
Next Concert of the Philhnr.
monte Club.

The Choral Society, fully satisfied with
it's work in the Messiah last week, has
entered actively upon the rehearsals Of
Councils Redemption" which will be
given at It's next concert. In view of the
sacred character Of this work, it has been
suggested that it might be given on Sun
day night. Inquiry will be made Of every
active and honorary member Of the soci-
ETY. to learn their views in regard to this
matter, and the opinion Of the majority
will prevail. The board of directors feel
that they were not in airy sense to blame
for the frigid temperature in Convention
Hall on the evening Of the Messiah" con-
cert, and they are indignant that the men,
bers of the society and the public, that ex-
tended such generous patronage to their
efforts. should have suffered from the cold
They don't propose that such state of
things shall again occur. and it is possible
that the remaining concerts may be given
in some other building. Either of the the
aters could be secured for Sunday night
concert, but it would involve considerable
expense in bringing out attractions to Sc
cure one of them for week nights per-
Torrance. Still, it is probable that this
expense would be covered by the attend
ance, and there would certainly be no
freezing on the part of either singers or
audience.
The selection of soloists for the "Redemp-
tom has not yet been made, but it is
understood that local singers, preferably
those belonging to the society, will be
chosen. 1t is intended to give as many as
possible an opportunity for solo work, and
SO the numbers will be distributed among
quite number. This will be an encourage
ment to the members of the society," and
will give both ladies and gentlemen
chance to show their capacity for oratorio
work.
The next concert of the Philharmonic
Club will take place at MetZerott Hall the
nth instant. The program will enable the
three artists who compose this organiza-
ton to be heard in both solo and ensemble
work. Mr.. Herman G. Rakemann who has
attained the highest reputation violin
ISL, Is always welcome to a Washington
audience. whether he plays a solo or Is
heard in conjunction with Mr.. and Mrs.
Lent In trio work, or whether he appears
as the conductor of the Georgetown Or
chestra. 1t is rarely that one who is es-
sentially solOist becomes an efficient
director without neglecting his technical
Individual work. but Mr.. Rakemann i'm
proves in his solo playing, and at the same
time is developing as conductor Mr.
Lent has long been recognized as a most
accomplished 'cellist, but besides that he is
a composer OF ability, and several of his
works have been highly praised Mrs
Lent Is pianist of dainty skill, and has
personality that is so engaging that she at
cnce becomes on good terms with her au-
dIence.
Mr.. Victor Herbert, who, without doubt
is the most brilliant 'cellist of this coun-
try, and Miss Lucia Nela, who is pro-
nounced one of the most prominent dra-
matte sopranos, with a sympathetic and
particularly rich voice. will assist Miss
Mary Helen Howe of this city is also down
on the program for concert aria She
has lately come into prominence and GER
talnly Is giving great promise of a brilliant
future. Altogether. the concert promises
to be one of the most enjoyable events Of
the season, which our patrons Of music
should not fail to witness. Prices have
been placed on popular scale, and seats
may be reserved now at Metzerott's music
store.
Mrs Kitty Berry-Thompson sang for Mr..
Reginald De Koven during recent visit
that he made to Washington. and he was
so well pleased with her that he at once
offered her place in one of the companies |
that he proposes to organize in the spring
Mrs. Berry. however, said that she prefer |
red to live in Washington with her mother |
and baby than to travel In an opera COM !
pany.
Mr.. W. D. Mcfarland will commence his |
work as solo tenor In st. Patrick's Church |
choir tomorrow.
Prof. Sheldon Is busy in his preparations
for the presentation Of the fairy spectacle |
Of :Cinderella," which will be an elaborate |
production, and will include a large number |
Of children. |
In the approaching recital by Mr.. Arthur |
D. Mayo, which will occur on Wednesday |
night next, he will play. among other num-
berS, Schumann'S PapillonS, q set Of small |
pianoforte pieces in dance form, especially |
interesting in having as a poetic back
ground chapter from q romance by Jean |
Paul Richter.
Among Mr.. Turpin's group of songs are |
two by Franz, a composer, strange to say,
rarely heard in Washington concert rooms. |
Interest in musical circles is now center
ing in the coming performances of 1.-The
Washingtonians," an organization formed |
some time ago by the Harris brothers for
the purpose Of staging their works. The
company is now in rehearsal on THE Three |
Dukes" THE Baronet' and Peter" The
first named was staged in February last
ian afternoon performance and six con-
secutive times in the month If May follow
ing. The two last named as yet have not
been performed or sung in public. For the
approaching exhibitions the company has
a greatly augmented cast. The enlarge
ment affords to Washington's opera singers
an opportunity to alternate the respective
parts. Miss Dorothy Byrd Rogers mow
Mrs. Thomas Noyes) having decided to
confine her singing in public to church and !
work, will not appear with the
but Miss Bertha Lincoln (now
Mrs Huestis) will make the journey from
her home in Iowa in time to perfect her.
self in the stage work.
1.-THE Three Dukes" will be first present.
and Tuesday nights and We'd
nesday afternoon. The part of Isabella, SO
well sung by Mrs. Noyes, will be in the
keeping of Miss Mary Helen Howe, alter
mating with Mrs. HucStfS and Mrs. Emily
Frecht Barnes; Valencia in that of Mrs.
Huestis, alternating with Mrs. Nellie VIII
son Shir-Clif and Miss Stella Fisher; Ze-
lima in that Of Miss Cecilia Sullivan, alter
mating with Mrs. Barnes and Miss Fisher;
in that Of Mr.. F. Milton Suplee,
with Mr.. Will Mooney; Sebas-
tan in that of Mr.. Felix Mahoney alter
mating with Mr.. j. ]. Fisher; Benzno in
that Of Mr.. Ben JudSon, alternating with
Mr.. W. A. Morsell and Mr.. Edwin Camp
bell, while Tamboine will be again intrust-
I'd to Mr.. Arthur Gardner.
1.-THE Baronet' will be given Wednesday
and Thursday nights, with Mrs. Shr-Cliff
and Mrs. Huestis alternating the parts Of
Phyllis and Gertrude; Mr. Suplee and Mr..
Mooney that of Rodolphe; Mr.. Mahoney
md Mr.. Fisher that of Wilfred; Mr.. Gard
Ter and Mr.. Arthur Middleton that IF
2icod, and Mr.. Campbell and Mr.. Morsell
hat Of Jasper.
Peter" will close the series Friday night,
saturday afternoon and Saturday night,
With Mrs. Shir-Cliff, Miss Fisher and Mrs.
Iuestis alternating the part of Gretchen:
Hiss Howe and Mrs. Barnes the part Of
Princess Katrina; Mr.. Mahoney and Mr..
fisher the part of HIATT; Mr.. Suplee and
1r. Mooney the part of Alexis; Mr.. Gard
Ter and Mr.. Middleton the part of KALI;
Ir. Webster Culison as General Menzi-
loff; Mr.. Morsell as Lieutenant SWatzer-