Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-12
AMUsEMENTs.

Paderewski.-Any man who can hold the
attention of twelve hundred people by
plano recital must be genius. Paderewskf
did that last night at Metzerott Music Hall,
and at times moved his audience to the high
est enthusiasm. Even those who did not
understand the technicalities Of his playing
or who did not really appreciate the master
full character of his work. felt the effect of
his marvellous personality and were swayed
by his interpretations. 1t was an audience
Of culture and refinement, those who love
music for it's own sake who are impressed
by its effects and who gave vent to their
satisfaction after every number In emphatic
and spontaneous applause 1t does not re-
quire a technical musician to enjoy the Won
derful technique of PaderewSkf or to pay
tribute to his great power OF expression. His
own magnetism goes out through his flexible
fingers and is communicated to his hearers
through the medium of his tone. In this re-
spect ne is superior to other pianists. He
brings out tone true, clear, resonant, with
singing quality that suggests the human
voice. His program included Beethovens
Songs Without Words" Schumann's Car
naval" seven Chopin selections a melody
of his own and LISTS Hungarian Rhapsody
No. II. This was sufficient to show his YER
Satility of reading and to bring out all the
eXcellencies of his marvellous execution.
There were three encores and they illustrate
ed the judgment of the audience as to the Sc
lections that suited them best, both as to in
Interpretation and playing. The first was
Memberships Spinning Song" and the
second was the ninth Chopin study. In both
these his lightning like velocity and the dis
Effectiveness of his enunciation were demon
stlated in a remarkable degree. In fact his
technical work was perfection. In the eighth
Chopin study, however, this was shown in
even higher form but it did not so appeal to
his hearers. The third encore came upon his
melody which
pleasing, and which showed his devotion to
Chopin, for it was in the same line as that
great composer. In response to this demand
padereWSki gave one of his own fantasies,
which was brilliant and effective. In the
List number with which the program closed
his technical skill and power of endurance
were again manifested and the audience
seemed unwilling to go until he had returned
to the stage and bowed his acknowledg-
ments To the critical taste the interpreta-
ton of the Chopin numbers was the most
satisfactory. There was a remembrance of
the noble work of Rubinstein and DAlbert
as to the Beethoven sonata, whom Pader-
ewski failed to equal in his reading of this
composition but it was the first number on
the program, and long before the recital was
concluded his individual eXcelencies and
distinct personality, his magnetic touch, his
triumph as an eXecutant ard his poetic in
depreciation of MendelsSohn, Schumann and
Chopin had atoned for any disappointment
that had been felt on that score. The whole
recital was one of the most remarkable ever
listened to in this city, and one which only
a PaderewSki could give.
''Trilby. Paul NJ. Potter's drama tia ton
of "Trlby" will be seen for the first time
in Washington next week at the Lafayette
Opera House. IT will be given here with
precisely the same cast as in New York,
costumes, etc. Mr. Wilton Lackaye will be
the Svangali. Miss Blanche Walsh the
Trilby, Mr.. Mcintosh the Taffy Mr.. Glen
DINING the Laird, Mr. Hickman the Little
r3a'ly Ia fhl do
lightful Nine. Wizard. There nave been
other good performances of the play, but
none 50 thoroughly complete as this one.
The impression made IN New York WHEN
first performed was most profound Mr..
Potter has dwelt more strongly in his play
on the hypnotic influence in ''Trlby' than
the book shows, SO It may fully be said IS in
fact it has been said by most New York
papers, that the play IS stronger than the
book more entertaining AMI more effective.
1.-The Globe Trotter."-"The Globe Trot-
ter" Bill Hoey's new play, which comes to
the Grand Opera House Monday, December
10, was written by Louis DaLangc, ard
deals with the trials and tribulat.ons of a
Pennies tourist who is c.rcling the globe on
a wager. pledged not to beg, borrow or
steal, and return to his starting point with
in a year with 5000 cash. At the opening
of the play We find the globe trotter in an
Chic village on his way home. bu; penr-
less An opportunity arises which makes
1t possible for him to secure he desired
does. but only through the assistance and
owing to the ingenious diplomatic efforts of
Old HoSs, I tramp. Hoay. of course, as Old
Hoss is the ruling spirit of fun throughout
the play. but nevertheless he has surround
ed himself with excellent company. in
Guiding NJ. A. Kennedy. W. T. Doyle, Louis
De LanSe, Paul Barnes. r. d. Abbey, Gerome
Edwardy, Beatrice More,and and Matte
Vickers.
Williams Speciality Company-Tle at
traction at Kernan's next week will be H
w. Williams Own Speciality Company Mr.
Williams has this season gathered together
Tor MS company number of shining vaude-
vile stars, whose regulations as entertain .
ers extend throughout the country The
roster includes Daily and Hilton, the ira
Vesty stars; Smith and Fuller the expert
musical artists: McAvoy and May, the &C.
centric duo; Felix and Cain. the Irish
comedy boomers; James Walbrook In his
lnimitable speciality; Gertie ellison, the
charming little serio-comic; Farnum and
Seymour, the champion high jumpers of the
world, and Miss Imogene Conner, the accom-
plished descriptive vocalist. The perform
ance Will conclude with laughable farce
emitted, Nothing Too Good for the Irish'
Prof. Oates Benefit.--An interesting liter
airy ana musical entertainment was given
tuesday evening at CostGllo's Hall for the
benefit OF Prof. William Oates. The hall
was crowded and the excellent program was
followed by dancing, which lasted until q
late hour Those who participated were
Guy V. Collins, l.. E. Kaiser Herman Rrede-
kamp, j. y. and II. A. Granam. Mr.. and NJrs
Edmund Burke, Prof Hoskins, Master Will
lie Burke, Miss Kate Grady, Paul Revere.
Ialbot PulizZi, Mr.. Kimmel and the pupjls
OF Miss Block in fancy dances.
G. A. r. Election.
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