Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-06
AMUsEAIENTs.

certs of the Boston Symphony Orchestra
are always largely attended, for there Is
no body of musicians that visits this city
that compares in popularity with This
splendid organization. It's work is so true
and accurate and its interpretations so
satisfying that each program seems 20 be
more attractive than those which preceded
1t. Last nights concert was no exception,
either in tine size and enthusiasm of the
audience or in the pleasure which was de-
rived from the program Beethoyen's SYM
phony, No. s. with which the concert open
ed, is one that is not so frequently heard
and 1T is not so heavy as most of the works
of the great composer. Perhaps, on mat
account, it appealed to many of those
present more forcibly. At least, each move
ment was heartily applauded. Ruben
STEMS Concerto, No. 4, in d minor, for
piano and orchestra, is considered one OF
the severest tests of pianist's powers.
1t was selected by the composer himself
for his debut when he visited this oonn-
try, and 1t was also the first selection tfat
Paderewski played in this city when he
came here with the Damrosch Orchestra.
Those who had heard Mrs. Ernest Lent in
concert, and had admired her remarkable
ttcf niQue and her artistic phrasinS, were
hardly prepared for the Virile power and
splendid work that she put forth in the In
depreciation of this mastery composition.
BESIDES it's technical difficulties this con-
certo is a severe tax upon the players pow
er of endurance, but Mrs. Lent met all the
requirements in the most satisfactory man
her. Her triumph was complete, and at the
conclusion of the third movement she was
recalled again and again to bow her ac-
acknowledgements. Franz Lachner'S suite in u
minor and Dvoraks "CarnivaP' overture.
played here for the first time, completed the
program. The latter received instant recog-
milton, showing, as it did, the rich orches-
tration of the composer, as we'll as his de-
scriptive and imaginative powers. Con-
ductCr Paur has his force under that abSo-
lutte control that is necessary to produce
perfect results, and the work of the OrcheS-
ira is the eXemplihcation of his careful and
intellectual reading. After the concert Mr..
and Mrs. Lent entertained quite large
company at their home on Corcoran street.
where We're Conductor and Mrs Paur, who
We're thus enabled to meet many of WASH
ir gton's musicians and lovers of music.
John L. Stoddard's Lectures.-Public in
tereSt in the forthcoming series of lectures
by John l.. Stoddard is fully aroused, and
fine audiences are sure to crowd the
Academy of Music at every lecture. Paris
the city of the present; Rome, the city of
both the present and the past; the majestic
natural features of Switzerland and Nor
way, all combine to render attractive a
series which is fifty supplemented by Mr.
Stoddard's powerful representation of the
Passion Play of ODER Ammergau. The elo
quently-spoker word is to be made doubly
interesting by a full collection of new pho
tographic Illustrations. The season will
open next MOHudy evening with the lee
ture on Paris. Seats for separate lectures
on sale tomorrow.
THE Irish Artist.'-Chauncey Olcott has
now got play that is said to fit him, per-
haps better than any he has ever tried.
1.-The Irish Artist is said to be a clean,
clear-cut comedy drama, OVERLOOKING with
minor jollity, with pathetic situations in
terspersed to afford a contrast. OF course
the interest centers around Mr.. Olcott.
That he fills the bill admirably is the gen.
eral verdict. His manner is natural. and
its peculiar charms is it's indebtedness.
he is rollickng without coarseness. and as
Mr.. Olcott is in excellent voice His songs
are sweet and tuneful, and entirely APP
propriate to the play into which they fit
naturally. 1.-The Irish Artist is bound to
prove a favorite aside from being such an
excellent vehicle for Olcott's melodies The
scenery is said to be very handsome and
the costumes and gowns correct for the
period in which the play is cast-at the be-
ginning of the century.
The Grand Opera House-Mrs Potter
and kyrle Bellew appeared with success
at the Grand Opera House last night in
"F'rancillon." The story of the play is
one which has done service before is dra-
matte material, and which gives an ex-
celent opening for developing a character
suited to Mrs. Potter. She assumes the
role of woman who. out of pique with
her husband, takes pains to compromise
herself in his eyes, although really proper
woman. The play is one of the numerous
productions based on social problems and,
like many other plays of the kind, succeeds
in presenting the problem very clearly
without presenting any satisfactory Sou
ton for 1t. Mrs. Potter does some exceed
ingly good work in the leading role, and
Mr.. Bellew makes the most of the role
which falls to his share.
New National Theater.-Julia Marlowe-
Taber in Twelfth Night is one of the
standard features of the theatrical world,
and she was welcomed warmly at the New
National Theater last night. AS Viola she
has charmed many. The role is one that
is peculiarly adapted to her pleasing stage
presence, combined with a somewhat limit
ed though accurate range of emotional
expression. Tonight, LAS You Like It."
Hi Henry's Minstrel Troupe.-Hi Henry
and his minstrel company of forty per-
formers appear at Buffers BiJou next
week. His end men are Frank McNish, j.
Marcus Doyle, Larry Mack, Matt Diamond,
James Morton and Lon. Baker. They put
on their own original Moorish Palace first
part, followed by a strong olio of clever
features, among which are the solo dancers.
Larry Mack and J. Marcus Doyle; 1.-The