Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-21
IN MUSICAL CIRCLES
A Washington Baritons's Success in Eng
land With an Opera Company.
Other Items OF Interest In Regard %
the Movements Of Local
Musiciam0.

News comes of the continued success
abroad Of Mr.. Homer Lind Of this city, who
is now with the Carl Rosa Opera Com
pany. The Liverpool Courier speaking OF
performance in that city, says: But the
most commentator vas undoubtedly earn
ed by Mr.. Homer Lind, who now gave In
dubitable evidence Of much ability and
versatility. His voice is Of pleasant quality
and his enunciation singularly distinct He
impaired quaint humop to his work, and
the success achieved was largely due to
him. The familiar song. I'm a Roamer,'
was exceedingly we'll rendered" The
Northern Gossip, Tyneside, in speaking Of
performance Of "Hansel and Gretel'
Mr.. Homer Lind is an ideal Peter I don't
wonder at 1t, for this gentleman is a mag
nihcent artist, and, in my opinion, he will
take one of the most prominent positions
among the great artists Of the future"
MI Lind has many friends ia this city,
where he commenced his musical studies
ana his present success is due not only to
the excellent vocal equipment with which
nature endowed him, but also to the good
foundation he received here. and then to
MS earnest study during several years
residence abroad. His friends here will he
gratifed at his success
II was Mr.. Angelo c. Fronani who played
TIE celesta and the organ go effectively
during the Bernhard engagement. Mr.
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idly coming TO the front on account OF his
ability as pianist and organist.
In the younger musical circles the death
or William Edwin Parson, r., will leave a
plank The young man gave promise OF q
brilliant musical future. having a pure and
beautiful voice, which he used with much
taste and feeling His parents intended to
give him the benefit of the best teachers
several Of whom had already expressed q
wish to take charge of his voice.
Mr. Harry W. Howard, who went to Ber-
lin last year to perfect himself in organ
playing and composition, finds time besides
prosecuting his studies, to do some highly
CT edtable literary work. His letters to
the London Musical Courier upon musical
events in Berlin are interesting. both on
account of the field they cover and because
Of the terse and intelligent criticism Of the
different performers.
Prof. Geo. w. Lawrence, who recently
gave some performances OF "Pinafore" with
his pupils, has decided to produce THE
Sorc6rer," q comic opera in two acts, by
Gilbert and Sullivan, in April. The opera
is probably one of the best from these two
well-known writers, and Ia full of bright,
81 arkling music. The leading parts will be
sung by Prof. Lawrence's pupils. and the
chorus which will be a large one, is being
selected with great care. The first re-
studio 934 street northwest.
There has been an earnest desire for
many years for national hymn that
should he original both as to words and
music. America" Is an old German air,
The Star Spangled Banner" and Hail
Columbia" are traceable to other sources,
end there have been many attempts by
musicians, some OF which have been very
credtable. but none have caught the pop
ular fancy, and all are now forgotten. A
new national anthem has just been pub
lished, which is the work of two Washing
tonians. The words are by Mr.. John
Treanor and the music is by Mr.. A. Ire
gina of the Marine Band. The theme hae
stirring swing that will sound splendidlv
when sung, and the chorus will thrill not
only the singers. but those who listen 1t
would be peculiarly gratifying if the future
national hymn should come from the ma
uonal capital
ing with the choir" tomorrow evening at
the First Congregational Church is as fol-
lows: Organ voluntary; rect. and air,
Comfort Ye, My People, and Every VAL
ley Handel; chorus. And the Glory of the
Lord, handel; contralto solo. My Redeemer
and My Lord, Dudley Buck; chorus, AS
Pants the Heart, Spohr: quartet Hear Us,
Father (requested), Owens; chorus,
Grander Than Oceans Story, Costa: bass
chorus, Nearer. My God to Thee Schneck-
er; soprano solo, Pregheria, Mascagni: Choir
u.s. Hallelujah to the Father, Beethoven;
organ postlude.
DIR. J. w. Bischoff presides at the organ
and Is the director of the choir which
consists or quartet and well-drilled
chorus.
Peccatis, from Rossini's "Stabat Mater AT
the Church Of the Immaculate Conception
tomorrow morning.
Mercadante's Seven Last Words will
be sung al St. Aloysius Church Good Fri
day afternoon, with English words