Evening star., 1897-01-16
IN. MUSICAL CIRCLES
The Coming Concert Of the New Orchestra
and Chorus Association.
Other Matters of Interest About Local
Singers and Musicians and
Their Movements.


and Associated Choirs." at the Academy Of
new musical organization and will result,
1t is hoped, in the permanency of a large
orchestra that will always be available for
Just such work as 1t is to do with the
Associated Choirs,' the choral part of the
organization. The direction of the orches-
ira is in the hands of Mr.. Henry Donch,
and he has selected some of the best NIL
sicians in the city. The chorus is being
drilled by Signor Nj. Maina, under whose
direction the concert is given, and numbers
100 voices. AS the name indicates the
choral organization Is composed of the
principal church choirs and, as the leading
solo talent Of the city belong to these
choirs and are constantly together, a per-
feet ensemble should result
The program promised is a brilliant one,
and will give full opportunity for orchestra
chorus and soloists.
Mr.. w. 8. Zehring, manager for Mr.. r.
Walkin Mills, the English baritone has
been visiting Washington. He came in
the interest of Mr.. Mills, and has arranged
for song recital early in April at the
The second Metropolitan concert will
present to its patrons as soloist the world
famous violinist, Nine. Camilla Urso, on
the afternoon of January 49, at the Co
lumbia Theater. Nine Urso needs no in
PRODUCTION, as her reputation was estab-
hshed years ago, and now that she is once
more upon the concert stage the many
friends she made in former appearances
will doubtless want to again hear this ac-
complished artistic.
or the many compliments paid Nine
urso during her career the following is
most highly valued:
The Illinois farmer wished to show his
respect and admiration in some way, but
could think of nothing nearer his heart
than barrel of apples and a basket of
fresh eggs. Il come fifteen miles to hear
you play, ma am. 1 amt much of a critic
and l haven't much 10 offer you, but 1
want to give you these. l hope you will
accept them, for l want to say that your
playing was the silkiest fddling 1 ever
heard
Mile. Carlotta Devignes prima donna
contralto; Mr.. Edwin Douglass, tenor, and
Mr.. George H. Wesley, pianist, complete
Nine. Crso's company.
For the past two seasons the Ideals
have set very high standard of mandolin
guitar music in Washington, and, all of it's
members being progressive and active and
desirous Of improving the quality of their
music. have associated with themselves
Mr.. B. H. Reightmann as violin soloist of
the quartet The gentlemen composing the
Ideals are Mr.. c. H. Hasselbach, manager;
Mr.. c. L. Constantini, Mr.. B. II. Reight-
mann and Mr.. E. F. Holcer. These gen
tlemen make a very strong aggregation
OF musicians, and in their playing before
the public this winter will no doubt add to
their already good reputation, which they
have established in the musical circles of
the capital.
Miss Katie v. Wilson is arranging an
attractive program for her next pupils
selected from the Oratorios There is a
very broad field in this class Of music, and
no better work for the advancement of
vocal students. The solos and concerted
numbers will be selected from 1.-The Mes
siah.'' The Redemption" The Creation"
Elijah" ard THE Prodigal Son." Miss
Bertie Thompson will sing With Verdure
Clad" Clad ,o1 Creation; Miss Pllsbury; 20 Thou
siah; Miss Josephine Burton. Hear Ye,
Israel" Elijah: Mrs. Wilson. Il Know
That My Redeemer~ Liveth." Messiah: Mr..
W; W., L; c,''sh Wilson . 1T is Enough" Elijah;
sah; Miss Ella Wilson. Il Will Sing of
Thy Tender Mercies." ST. Paul; Miss
Shreve, 20 Rest in the Lord" Elijah, and
Hearkened,' Prodigal Son. Mrs. c. B.
Keene and Mr. Jay Marsh will also sing in
several concerted numbers.
Miss Berthe Thompson, the soprano of
as the soprano soloist at the Fourth Pres
byterian Church.
Prof. Geo. w. Lawrence will continue the
Friday evening recitals, with his friends
and pupils, at his studio. No. 4, 934 F street
northwest, beginning with next Friday
evening. The Columbia Glee Club will meet
on the same evening.
Camille, the Queen of the Wheel" is the
title Of bicycle song in waltz tempo, the
words and music of which are by Mr. A
Tregina of the United States Marine Band.
This Is the twenty-sixth of Mr. Tregina's
publications, and, although it has not as
high an aim as most of his other works. it
is pleasing rhythmical melody, and will no
doubt become very popular.
An informal musicale will be given bv
the students OF Mrs. z. d. Bucher at her
studio 1413 street northwest, next Fri
day evening, beginning at o'clock The
evening will be devoted entirely to the
works of Robert Schumann, Franz Schubert
and Robert Franz. Only verbal invitations
VIII be given, and the pupils will be glad
TO welcome their friends To the lovers of
classic music the occasion will doubtless he
very enjoyable.
The opera of Patience" which has been
IN rehearsal for several weeks. under the
William de Ford. will he produced Febru-
ary 8 at National Rifles armory, and
promises to be one of the musical events
OF the season. 1t will be handsomely
staged. the costumes having been ordered
from New York especially for this pro-
drction. The company is composed of
many well-known local singers and is being
carefully drilled by Prof. H. E. SALESMAN.
The stage direction is entirely under the
supervision of Mr.. w. H. Conley
The ALLEGRO Quartet, consisting of Messrs
Hensey. LIE Roy Cough. Ed Asmussen and
!. Taylor Cronin. made great hit at the
musicale Of the C. A. c.. last night. They
received double encore for their work.
and even then the audience did not seem
satisfied: These four gentlemen have
voices that seem to harmonize perfectly,
and they sing with remarkably good effect
Another feature Of that musicale was
the excellent work of VIII Haleys orches-
ira. The numbers on the program were
well selected. and Il is doubtful If there
is In the city an equal number of mu-
slcians who could play them as WELL Mr..
Haley Is fully as good an orchestral con-
ductor as he is bard leader.
The Saengerbund had another of its en-
joyable informal musicales at its club
house last Sunday evening The program
was well arranged and all the numbers
were pleasing. The singing Of the bund
was praiseworthy. and their director, Mr.
Henry Xander, received many compliments
for the manifest improvement of his force
Artists Do the Work.
GUIDES facilities for producing original
floral effects are unexcelled. The flowers be-
Ing grown here last extra long, 1924 F.
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