The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1896-12-12


= Mr.. Derrick as "Lucifer' poved
himself finished singer, but the work
was a little high for his voice and was
Therefore somewhat of a disappolnt-
ment.
Mr.. Baker as Prince Henry sustaine |
his part so well and sang with so much
expression everyone was snthusias II
in praise of this young artist.
Miss Lillian Terry as Elsie" did the
most artistic work OF the evening. That
she is thoroughly appreciated in Om-
aha was evidenced by the prolo1 ge I
applause accorded her when she a.os>
to sing that beautiful prayer, My Re
deemer and My Lord" and IL was n
prayer. She put into it that holy frs
that cannot be cultivated. ,cnly Civ, n
to some. The closing duct. 20, Beauty
OF Holiness, between Prince Henry and
Elsie was particularly fine, AMI tn Sc
who heard it will remember it.
The orchestra was hampered by tn,
sudden illness Of Hans Albert, the di-
rector, and the calling away OF eight
prominent members ID the Gre ghton
theatre orchestra. However, they did
acceptable work and much Cr;di.
should be given Mr.. Earnest WardiD,
who directed them SO skilfully On few
hours notice. The chorus gave eGi-
dence of the most careful training. The
voices were well balanced and resrond-
cd to every movement of the ba,o1
wislded by the director, Mr.. Thos. j.
Kelly. Mr.. Kelly deserves the greatest
credit fer a performance which Is ros
only an honor 10 the city of Omaha,
but to the STATE.
OLA B. CAMPBELL.
The next musical event to 0crur il
Lincoln in the regular course of enter
tainments provided by Prof. Kimball.
Of the University School of Music, will
be the appearance Of the great Russisn
pianist, Leopold Godowsky, whose
splendid exhibition of technique and
clear Interpretation on the occasion OF
his concert in this city last sea on Is
still remembered by the music lovers
of Lincoln. Since that time, Codowsky
has rapidly advanced toward recogni-
ton as one of the really great pianists,
until his position is now everywhere
acknowledged. His playing of the
Chopin E minor Concerto with the
Boston symphony orchestra at tn,
Worcester festival the Gath Of las
month, gave him a staniIns cond to
that CT no pianist of the present cay
in the estimation of the leading critics
of New England. Philip Hale, muse
editor of the Boston Journal, ard a
scholarly musician as well, wrote in the
warmest and most unqualified pral,e;
while Ben WooIf, of the Boston Herald,
an equally eminent and exacting critic,
spoke in glowing terms OF Godcwsky's
artistic and mastery rendering of tie
concerto. In January next, Godowsky
is engaged to play as solo st with the
Chicago orchestra in the Auditorium,
in Chicago, and on that occasion VIII
play the Tschaikowsky Concerto, one
OF the most difficult works in the en-
tire range of piano music.
Gowdowsky is to BE- heard in LiE-
coin October 81, and will for this re-
cital present a program of the most in
teresting character. This is to be his
last tour in America, as at the close
Of the present season he returns 10
Europe for permanent residence.
His final visit to Lincoln vii! therefore
be one Of especial interest.
The following program VIII be in
terpre,ed upon this occasion:
Saturday evening, December IL.
con Variazioni F
minor.
Shumann-Fantasie opus II c major
three movements)
hubert-Liszt-Three songs:
(a) Hark, Hark, the Lark.
(b) The Wanderer.
(c) Barcenolle.
Chopin
(a) Nccturne opus 81, No. 1, B mc-
jor.
(b) Impromptu opus 30, r sharp
major.
tc) Senate opus 35, B fat minor.
Wagner-Bulow-Q from 3Id