Omaha daily bee., 1895-05-15
AMUSE .HENTS.

There is nothing so inspiring to popular
| audience as band concert under the direc-
ton of so eminent a band master as John
Philip Sousa. Brass and wood winds COM
bined appeal to the commcnaity and the large
audience at Boyd's last night were regaled
with the best things In the repertoire of
Sousas band with the resultant an enthusi-
asm that showed an Omaha audience could be
aroused when pleased with the attraction.
Sousa is not a new conner to Omaha, but he
brings each season new things, new compo-
sitions, and he combines with the distinctly
classic, the patter Of the boulevards and the
concert halls, thereby appealing to all classes
Of music lovers.
Last nights program included number of
compositions heard before, the prelude, how
ever, to Humperdincks OPERA "Hansel and
Gretel' was new and gave an Omaha public
the first insight from band standpoint, into
the beauties of composition which has taken
Europe by storm, and which is today as popu-
lar in Germany as on the occasion of its first
presentation. The prelude is beautifully or
chestrated, and was played with fine feeling
by the band. Two new sololsts were intro
duced, Miss Marie Barnard, the singer, ani
Miss Currie Duke, the violinste, and both
showed themselves worthy of being associated
with such an organization as SOusa's band.
Miss Barnard has wonderfully well trained
soprano, which she places splendidly, her
upper register being finely moiuated, while
her middle tones show the development that
follows conscientious study. Miss Duke playel !
the Faust Fantastic" by Sarasate, with eX-
cellent skill, comprising it's technical diff
culties with grace and ease that showed
the clever musician at every change of posi-
ton. She is pretty and plays the violin as If
it was second nature to her.
The Wagner numbers, the overture from
| "Tannhauser" and the introduction to the
third act of "Lohengrn" were artistic gems
and were played with thorough regard to
the importance of the work in popular pro-
gram. There were number of light things
given during the evening, Little Queen
Irene" with Sousa's transcription, nesting
with favor. Taken in its entirety the pro-
gram was well given and thoroughly enjoyed
by an appreciatve audience.
There was a lamentably small audience in
the auditorium of the Young Mems Chris
tian association last night to greet the vio-
Inst, Remenyi, probably to be accounted for
by the presence on the boards at another
place or strong counter attraction. Con-
sequently the famous violinist, who is at his
very best before huge audiences, lacked, or
appeared to lack, little of the intense SYM
pathy which he has developed between him
self and his instrument, and which he
showed so strongly when he last visited this
city. But nevertheless he played with that
conscientousness which Is so strong a force
in his character, and with that spirit and
dash which appeals more to the hearts of a
less technical audience than the efforts of
other great violinists. That he is a per-
feet master of the bow is demonstrated
every time one hears him, and his perform
ances last night were no exceptions. His Sc
lections were evidently chosen to show this
for almost every musical term known in vio-
lin music was exemplified.
One of the gems of the program was a
transcription from sylvia" by Delibes in
pizzcato notes, the notes being rendered
clearly and distinctly with remarkable ia
cility Another selection that delighted the
hearts of the musicians in the audience was
the rendition of number OF variations ar
ranged by Paganini, full of limpid notes
that were given their full effect by the vio-
linist. The Hungarian Pastorale" and the
Fantasia on the Huguenots," composed by
Remenyf gave almost as much delight
Remenyi was remarkably we'll supported
on the piano by Henry Eames, young mu-
sieian OF evident talent. He rendered a de-
lightful number, consisting of the "Minuet"
of Bizet, the Autumn Leaf of Pfefrerkorn
and the "Etude" of Kulak, a number full
of contrasts that tended to tax his ability
but he was fully equal to it. Another diff
cult selection well rendered was LISTS
"Rhapsodie Hongroise." His quick and deli.
cate lingering was especially to be remarked
The other artist on the program was Miss
Pauline Stein vocalist of merit She rem
dered very acceptably two numbers. Faure's
stella" and Chaminade's I'm Summer"
Her staccato notes in the former were very
good.
The program was closed with the rendition
OF Gounod's beautiful Ave Maria" by Miss
Stein, Mr.. Eames and RemenyI, which was
one of the best numbers OF the concert
One OF those rare opportunities for unrea-
soning enjoyment which bring men ard
women back to the simplicity OF childhood
once more and tones up impaired and jaded
fancy into bubbling enthusiasm of youth will
be afforded at Bcyd's theater tonight ana
Thursday evening, with a special THURSDAY
matin5e, when Mrs. MusgraVes bright com
edy. "Our Flat" will be produced by Mss
Emily Bancker and her strong company of
comedians. which will be the second engage
ment OF this strong organization in Omaha.
Militant criticism is thoroughly disarmed in
the presence Of the people who live in "Our
FIAT, and one uncOnsciously falls into the
humor of the situation until reason is de-
throned and the audience only lives to laugh
lncid entail to the dev lpoment Of the story
there is bit OF romance that quite keeps
the play with the lines OF serious farce ard
yet aids materially in a sugg stiveness of
the situations, which are so luderous that
one cannot do else but sit hack and laugh
immoderatey. "Our Flat" has never been
excelled, even by the German or Fr5nch far
eeaurs, whose plays have been everlastingly
done on this side of the water fer years. 1t
is thoroughly original, sparkling in dialogue
humorous in situations and rapid in action.
lncd inIal to the play Miss Bancker will
sing one of the prettiest songs ever written,
oh. Honey, My Honey"
Jolly Peter Daley and his company Ct
comedians will be the next attraction at
Boyds theater, appearing for three nights,
beginning Sunday, May 10, in that great sue
c5ss o! last season, "a C6u1try Spcrt." The
play was written especially for Mr.. Daley
and his part nts him like a glove. There are
few more dsservedly popular comedians on
the stage than Mr.. Daley. and, although
this is enly his second season as a star. he
has already wen an enviable place In the es-
tmation OF the Play going public. As was
demonstrated in his performance Of last sea
son. his methods are entirely original. His
humor Is Of that spontaneous order, which is
almost Irresistible, and which never fails 10
provoke hearty laughter The cast win be
practically the same as that OF last season
and could scarcely be improved upon.