The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-04-17

itself as follows: AS a whole, and after
listening to such lame Interpretation
the work seems 20 justify the good
things eaid Of it. 1t is ambitious, and,
while showing the influences of Wagner
it is thoroughly individual. and it's CON-
poser has not slavisly followed any
p rticular precedent. He gets his effects
without undue straipirg, and the vigor,
brilliancy and variety OF his arcbestra-
ton are really captivating. Scbarwenka
revealed himself as magnetic corduc
tor-oue who knew exactly what he de-
sires.' Whatever may have been the
success or failure of his recent opera,
Mr.. Scharwenka is known all over the
world as pianist and composer. and his
recital at the Lansing theatre on April
9th is awaited with much interest.
The death Of Brahms removes the
last Of the great composers of this bali
century, Wagner, Rubinstein. Tschaik-
owski. Brueckner ard row Brahms.
Truly the decrepit century is tottering
into its grave. What a number OF
greart men have died since
even l can remember. II one were to
to edit a neurology he would be
astonished. Browning, Tennyson,
Matthew, Arnold, Renan, Huxley.
Meissonier, Holmes-these are only a
few. In the nature Of things Gladstone
and Bismark and the good old lady who
comfortably fills the English throne can
for short time only remain with us
the minority. One is tempted to ask
who will take their place-but someone
always does take everyone's place, and
in the mean time we have Fitzsimmons.
On April 8, concert was given at
the Fret Congregational church under
the direction Of Mrs. P. V. M. Raymond
by the soloists Of the choir assisted by
the Hagenow String Quartet, the
"Bucyrus Mandolin Club" with also a
quintette Of young ladies. The program
which was published last week was pre-.
sented with the exception of the number
by Miss Beaver who was unable to be
present. Mrs. McMichael took the part
ard sung with power and sweetness.
This was one of the best concerts OF
the present season. But from the fret
it was evident that "s)me one had
blundered.' There had been to little
preliminary advertising, in fact the daily
papers had not been informed at all Of
the occurance Of the concert, and only
corporal's guard was on hand at fifteen
minutes after eight o'clock. The per-
formers, however, apparently actuated
like the gallant six hundred by the be.
lief that it was "theirs not to reason
why, theirs but to do-and"-perform-
sang and played with artistic success.
Mrs. Raymond was, as usual. thoroughly
capable at the organ, the Hagenow
Quartette repeated their previous sue.
cesses and the Bucyrus Mandolin Club
Was again plainly visible. In the
familiar "Intermezzo" from "Caya,Ieria
Rusticana." Miss Stella Rice gave the
pianoforte part with the necessary firm
ness. One of the most attractive
features of the concert was the finished
singing of Mrs. Holyoke, the soprano
OF this choir. Mrs. Holyoke is one OF
the very best Of cur resident sippers
Barring slight tightnees in the upper
middle OF the voice which might have
been due to cold-Mrs. Holyoke's tone
production was admirable. Her intona.
ton was exact, her coloratura true and
brilliant. 1t is pleasure to hear such
STRAIGHTFORWARD honest sinoinp-ao n.