St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-01-26


If the man is not in harmony with his
subject.
Coupled with these attributes, one
finds in Ondricek's playing a firm clear
tone, with harmonies that are perfec-
ton realized. He is, in brief complete
master of the instrument of which he
is so fond, and he Is winning in Amer
lea fame of a substantial sort to add
to what he has already gained in Eu-
rope and England
Just now Ondricek is touring tha
Eastern states, and will be heard later
on in Washington, where he Will play
before the president and cabinet and
their ladies. He will be in st. Paul. at
the metropolitan opera house. during
the latter part of February. and the
interest now apparent indicates that he
Will be given hearty reception by the
musical public, which always appreci-
ates the best and ignores the mediocre.
This afternoon in Conover hall will
be held the sixth of the Seibert Sun
day concerts. Embraced in the card
of compositions to be given are the
works Of several renowned composers
of different nationalities, including
Verdi, Bellini Grote and Puerner, and
the choice of music to be PLAYED
promises we'll for an afternoon of ex-
cellent enjoyment. The orchestral
portion of the programme is especially
meritorious, and begins with a march
by Lehar, which is followed by Gruen-
Walds overture 'Medora" and Bee
thovens beautiful Symphonic No Z.
Otner numbers are new Serenade
by Grote, and some selections from
Nerdls opera Simon Roccanegra,"
given here for the first time
Director Seibert has enlisted the as
slstance for today of Messrs John
Gehan and A. Nelson who will give
the celebrated Liberty duet from Bel
Hni's opera II Puritani," with an or
chestral accompaniment specially ar
ranged by Mr.. Seibert. Herolds
Tampa and characteristic valse by
Puerner will round out what bids fair
to be thoroughly good programme.
That prince of the concert band
platform and king of march cornpos-
ers, John Philip Sousa, at the head
OF his great organization of fifty mu-
sicians, will visit this city Feb and
give two grand concerts. Two young
artists OF fine attainment accompany
Sousa and his band-Mfss Myrta
French, soprano, and Miss Currie
Duke, Viollniste. Sousa's band is adj
mlttedly without a rival in its mag
nlflcent playing of military music
The renowned musician at its head
is q rare illustration of the born lead
netism, alive with the individual tai
enrs OF the bands membership, can be
traced the surprising excellence of the
organization The band comes fresh .
from great and renowned triumphs at
the ST. Louis exposition and Manhat-
tant Beach and the Atlanta exposition,
and is playing in superb form. The
critical musical public, as well as that
larger and more catholic body-the
public that loves and appreciates music
or the lighter Vein-will both be amply
satisfied by the programme presented
by Sousa and his famous band.
MISS Currie Duke, the gifted violin
lste, was for long time the favorite
pupil of Joachim, and Miss Myrta
french, the soprano, whose fresh mu-
seal voice and fine method of singing.<
nave won for her the highest praises,
is well known in st. Paul, being an
Eau Claire, Wis, girl. The playing
OF Sousa's soul-stirring marches by
his own band is totally unlike the play
ing of any other musical organization,
1nasmuch as the vital quality and
magnetism of those compositions are
only to be compared to the playing of
a Strauss waltz by Strauss himself.
In a sense Sousa is the Strauss of
America, and his wonderful marches
are found wherever the love OF music
prevails.
Miss Leona Hamilton, of Mime
apolis well known in musical circles
in both cities, leaves soon for Chicago,
to accept desirable position In a
prominent opera company. Miss Ham
ilton has been associated with musical
work for number of years. She is a
pupil OF F'raulein Schren Rene, and
has rich contralto voice. Miss Ham
1lton is also possessed of a large
degree of dramatic ability, and has
occupied positions with several we'll
known opera companies.
Quite an honor was enjoyed last
week in Chicago by Miss Ella Rich
ards, the young pianist of st. Paul
While on visit to that city TO attend
Paderewsh recital, she was invited
by Mrs. Theodore Thomas to play at
one of the concerts of the Chicago
Amateur Musical club at Steinway
nall. The invitation was accepted, and
Miss Richards evidently acquitted her
self with credit as she was the recipi-
ent of many hearty compliments from
the members of that distinguished
musical organization and their nu-
merous invited guests.
Miss Commit, of Rush City, who has
been the guest of Mr.. and Mrs H
Downs, of Holly avenue, left last week
for Toronto, to study music.
A fine musical has been prepared for
benefit for st. PauIs church choir,
to be given soon in the guild hall Of
Christ church The programme will
be:
Solo, "A Brave Sentinel Am 1"....ir 'T drag
Temple Quartette, Minneapolis.
NahlShed Years ........... Seymore Smith
Mrs. Punderson.
Mr. septhon. '''''e''''
mco,o >, temple el Quartette, Minneapolis.
Cora NJ. Austin.
Uncle Dicks Mistake" comedy in one
act
Richard covington, New York Broker
1,, George Bryan
Burrows Kirby
Miss Eduardson
Iottie Livington, her niece. Ella f. Austin
Sammy, hopeful son of Mrs. Livington-
Frank G.. Austin
Court Landmark, of the United Or
der of Foresters, will present the fol-
lowing entertaining programme Mon
day evening at Woolsey's hall. with the
assistance of the ladies' auxiliary:
Overture. .................M Miss Marble Woolsey
song-"Auld King Cole. .........W. f. Myron
Address. .....................R Rev. w. w. Lewis
6 Sst ,,; Johnson
Vocal Solo-Selected. .. Miss Frances NieoIi
Musical Selection ......,..,. Mr. Eord