Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-16
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The eminent Russian pianist, Leopold
Godowsky will give recital at the Creigh-
ton tonight which will probably be attended
by the many admirers of classical music.
The success of Godowsky has been a phe-
nomenal one. At 8 he made his debut and
subsequently played with much success in
cities through Poland and partly through
Germany. Soon after this tour he continued
his studies at Berlin, at the Royal Con-
servatory, where he remained until 1884.
AT this age, being then IA years old he
came to America and played in a number of
the larger cities in connection with some
of the greatest artists of that tine, among
whom was Divide Musin, the violnist. After
the most hattering success in this country
he again returned to Europe for further
study. This time he went to Paris D study
with that greatest of French masters. Suint-
Saens. This was no easy task, as this great
artist did not accept pupils. However. a
favorable opportunity presented itself at a
reunion des artists" held every Tuesday
at the Rue Notre Dame deS Champs of
which Saint-Saens was horocaty pres iert.
When the French master heard Godowsky's
playing and saw his compositions, he in
vted him to play at the "Trumpette," a
distinguished art club. His success was so
great that after the concert he was invited
to play one of his own compositions He
played his Don Quixo'e" poeme Symptom
ique, and Saint-SaoIs was so enthusiastic
lndL ne tluDIdCGu bOlOWsky on tne stage
before an audience composed CT the elite
of the Partisan artistic w"r,i. Saint-Saens
after this though CO l;rary TO his custom,
accepted him at once as his pupil. Goiowsky
remained with him in Paris uutil 1890, when
he went to London to c0ncertize creating
a furore wherever he played, which cpeLed
to him at once th1 doors Cf royalty aris-
tociacy and the pr0minG 1t concert rooms
Since that time he has been heard in all
the important cities Of Europe, ar0using the
-
short stay in this country he has already
played with the Thomas orchestra in New
York, the New York Phil harmonic trces-
ira, Walter Damrosch, conductor; Boston
Festival orchestra Kneisel quartet of Bos-
ton, and numerous other prominent musi-
cal organizations. The royalty and aristoc-
racy of Europe has also been charmed by
his magnificent playng-mcnton might be
made of Queen Isabella Of Spain, the princess
of Wales, and scores of otherG too numerous
to mention,
When the New York Herald honorei Rhea
who will appear at Boyds theater next Sun
day, Monday and Tuesday. with the declara-
tion that the great artistic looked every inch
an empress, on her appearance in New York
as Josephine, the compliment was deeply
appreciated by the actress whose personality
SO fitted her to portray the wife of Napoleon
Bonaparte. 1t is said that Rhea's resem-
blance to the empress is remarkable, and
that in the imperial robes, and wearing the
diamond cOronet, the actress presents a life
like picture of Josephine as painted by
David. AS Josephine, the actress makes her
audience realize all the passions, disappoint-
ments, the deep, long. unalterabe love that
swayed the noble, selfsacrihcng empress
She will give her production of Josephine"
on Sunday and Monday nights and Nell
Gwynne" will be the bill on Tuesday night |
This is one of the most artistic characterize
tions she has ever given the public, and
treats of the brighter incidents in that
famous wonan's career. The sale OF seats
for Nine. Rhoa's engagement will open at 8
O'Clock this morning.