Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-13
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Boston Symphony: Orchestra.-The last
of the series Of cancertsi by the Boston
Symphony Orchestra wasEiven at Meter
otis Music Han hast night, and when
Conductor Paur waved his baton for the
opening strains of Mendelssohns "Fingars
Cave" overture the hall was filled with
practically the same brilliant and appre-
cfative audience that has attended every
concert Of this spleAdid organization. This
orchestra has gained ip popularity each
season. and the hold that 1T has upon the
music-loving public of Washington was
never better demonstrated than by the large
attendance that has crested each appear
ance this season, which has been an I'M
precedentedly unfortunate one for some
of the best travelling organizations. This
popularity is fully merited, for there is no
pooy OF musicians In this country that COM
pares with this orchestra, and those who
nave visited the great musical centers OF
Europe and heard the best orchestras there
assert that none of those is equal IN point
OF excellence to the Boston Symphony Or
chestra. The concerts of this orchestra
are looked forward to each year with the
most pleasurable anticipation by all lovers
that this seasons series has closed it may
pc stated that Manager Ellis has already
booked hve concerts for next season. the
hrst OF which will be November II next.
extremely enjoyable, commencing, as has
been said, with the "Fingals Cave" over
lure wnlch was played with great spirit
ana effect and this was followed by Men
delssohn concerto for violin in E minor,
which introduced Mr.. Franz Kneisel as the
soioist. Both the composition and Mr..
kneisel were well known to the audience,
and both found favor. Mr.. kneisel Is the
concertmeister of the orchestra, and he
has also been heard at the head of the
excellent quartet of strings that bears his
name He has also been heard in solo
work with the orchestra. and he always
plays conscientiously and earnestly, dis
playing an intellectual rather than an
emotional Interpretation of his authors
meaning, and bringing it out in full round
tones, with technique that is nearly per-
feet. Monsigny's "Chaconne and Rigadon'
was we'll received, the rhythmical and me-
lodlous dance movement causing many of
nent, and at it's conclusion it was well
applauded. Dvorak's New World SYM
phony' had been here before. 1t demon
the Of hs
ira, and his ingenuity in the treatment of
themes founded on the negro melodies of
the south. The Doppler arrangement Of
LISTS hungarian Rhapsody No. was
the concluding number of the program,
and 1t was, perhaps. the best effort of the
orchestra during the evening. At least, it
seemed to so strike the audience, for the
applause was long and emphatic.
who has danced her way into the
hearts of thousands, will appear at the
Grand Opera House next week. sup
ported by specially selected company Of
as THE Troubadours." Comedy, operetta
and vaudeville is included in the evenings
entertainment, Miss Collins appearing as
the central figure in the comedy and opera,
dered by such well-known performers as
Wood and Shepard, prince Henry and
Albert Of Guttenburg," musical comedians;
Anna Wiimuth, ballardist of repute;
Ward and Curren, sweet-voiced duo,
formerly members of the Clipper Quartet;
those marvellous high-wlre performers the
Meers Brothers. Marian, Hayes and Marian,
ana others. In the opera, THE Devilbird."
Wnicn mas been especially written for Miss
Collins, she will introduce her new song
Inc Up-to-date Woman,r and will have as
principal support the well-known comic
opera comedian, Frederick Solomon.
The Gilmore Band Programs.-The pro-
grams for the Gilmore Band concerts at
the Grand Opera House on Sunday matinee
ana evening, present much that Is of the
most attractive sort-bright thoroughly or
chestral and elevated. The matinee pro-
gram is especially arranged for some oh
servance of the day March 10, and all
Of part II is made up of Irish melodies.
Fart Is OF grand concert order
Inc evening program is thoroughly grand
concert, and ranges from the "Tannhauser''
overture. Wagner, to bright and taking
1antastiques. The soloists are of rare cali
ber-Mme. Natal, prima donna. Victor Her
bert, Violoncello: Ffreda Simonson. pianiste
the greatest child artist living: Herbert
F. Clarke and Adds j.. Gerry, autoharp.
Seats on sale at the box office of the
Grand Opera House. Popular prices.
The Silver King.''-"The Silver King"
considered by many to be the greatest
meiodrama ever written, will be the at
traction at Butler's Bijou Theater next
week. Probably the reason that 1.-The Sill
yer King" Is lasting success is due to
the fact that 1t does not depend upon stage
carpentry and scenery for interest but
rises superior to these accompaniments.
Carl A. Haswin, who has played the lead
ing part of Wilfred Denver more than one
thousand times. is now the sole owner of
the American rights, and he has surround
ed himself with capable support.
The Passion Play.-NIiss Janet Elizabeth
Richards, who was one of the first to IL
lustrate this play, and whose views and
descriptions are of the highest order, will
lecture in the Universalst Church. 18th
and l. streets, Friday evening. March To-
Reilly and Woods Big Show.-The at
traction at kernan's next week will be the
Reilly and Woods Big Show. This season
the company adds to it's long list of fea-
lures the famous Aerial Ballet of women
dancing and floating in mid-air. This novel
act supplements an olio of twelve strong
production of "Hades Up To Date" in
which Pat Reilly is seen in the humorous
Characterization of "Old Safe" Included
on the roster of speciality artists are Per-