The herald., 1897-02-14
ELIZABETH NoRTHRoP.

ciousness born of true gentility - that
natural desire of the genial and we'll
bred man to please the people with
whom he comes in contact, part1cularly
when they form so large a constituency
as those who attend the concerts he is
constantly giving throughout the coun-
try He believes that one should give
reasonable heed to the wishes of the
many and hence he pleases his audi
ences by introducing as encores such
numbers as by their lightness, bright
ness and melody relieve the severity OF
the more serious portions OF MS pro
grams And then, wthal, Sousa has
that indefinable magnetism which none
can fathom, but all can comprehend and
be captivated by it. These are Sousa,s
individual characteristics For the rest,
his band is an admirable body of men,
responsive to the slightest indication of
his baton or the glance of his quick ana
penetrative eye. All this the public ap-
preciate and like, and they naturally
vote him the most popular leader upon
the stage today.
Sousas assisting artists have always
been carefully selected. The name,
therefore, of the soloists who accompany
him on this tour will be assurance that
in this department, as in all others, he
has chosen wisely. Elizabeth Northrop,
soprano, adds to her pure voice and bell
like tone production, personality that
is winsome and attractive. Martina
Johnstone, violiniste, is sincere and
talented woman, playing with rich beau
ty of tone and with great breadth OF
dignity Arthur Pryor Sousa's from
bonist, unique among the virtuosi of this
instrument is already well known here,
and Franz He'll. horn soloist, is said to
maintain in full measure the fame of
Sousa's SoloistS.
ho hare q Hazard : naVlliOn
on the afternoons and evenings of Sat
urday the Goth inst, and Monday, the
22d inst, promise TO provide the most
important and enjoyable musical events
of the season. The program of the sec
ond concert on Monday evening will be
entirely devoted to Wagner and Sousa
music, truly great combination, and
calculated to preserve a distinct and
most enjoyable balance.
A number of enjoyable concerts given
by local talent are promised this week.
Tomorrow evening a grand concert will
be given at Masonic hall by Mrs. II.
Masac, assisted by Mrs. Elizabeth Kim
ball Wuerker, c. S. Cornell and Z. II.
Clark in aid of the Free Kindergarten
association of this city. An attractive
program has been arranged. Mrs. Ma
sac, pianiste, and Mr.. Clark, violinist,
will give Musin's favorite Caprice de
Concert, Mrs. Wuerker will give
Chaminade's L'Ete and Mr.. Cornell
will give solo from Gluck Eurydice,
The program abounds with other good
things.
1t is unfortunate that two such inter-
esting musical events will occur on the
same evening, but tomorrow night is
also the date fixed for Miss Neatly
Stevens farewell piano recital before
starting on an extensive tour. Miss
Stevens enviable reputation is too we'll
known to need many words here;
she has prepared the following pro-
gram, which is a comprehensive as it is
eXacting:
Bach-Organ Toccata and Fuge,
Trans. for piano by Carl Tausig.
Beethoven-Sonata Op. 81. No. 8.
I. Allegro III. Minuetto
H. Scherzo ". Presto.
Moszkowski-a. Barcarolle Min
b. Caprice Espagnol Op 81
dedicated to Miss SteVens)
Chaminade-a. Scarf Dance
b. La Zirgara
c. La Lisonjera.
Rubinstein-a. Pres du Ruisseau
b. Valse Caprice.
Schurnann-Faschin gsschwank No. /
Chopin-a Nocturnre Op q,
b. Etude Op. 10, No. H.
acknowledgements.
Barili--Cradle Song.
Liszt-a. lie Rosslgnol.
b. Rhapsodie Hongroise.
The recital viii be given at the new
music hall OF the st. Joseph's society
corner of Santee and Pico streets.
A concert will be given at the Southern
California Music hall on Tuesday even
ing to introduce the solo violinist, George
Grosser who has recently returned
from New York city. Mr.. GrosseI
will be assisted by the following wei
known artists: Miss Delphine Todd
Mrs. Fred r. Dorm, Bernard Berg, Anne