The herald., 1898-10-30

events, give the younger generation chance
Let them have the opportunity in the days ol
their youth to listen to good music. and to
acquire that priceless protlt-lts apprecla
ton.
Such move was made last spring. Such
an idea has been mooted by capable people
to be carried out during the coming win
ter.
The work of the Los Angeles symphony
orchestra was thoroughly endorsed by every
musical authority in this city. 1t was also
encouraged by increasing audiences at every
performance, which, from practical point
of view, was far more important.
But within the last few weeks definite
and practical test has been made of the ap-
probation of this work among the best
people in the city. comparatively small
guarantee was required to secure the success
of the proposed series of concerts.
What are the returns!
Less than half the subscriptions asked
for have been returned. More than half
the subscribers already registered hail from
Pasadena.
Is not this gratifying reflection?
o O 0
1t is not vet too late to redeem ourselves
The lady who answered the solicitation for
a subscription by admitting that she would
like her daughters to hear these concerts, but
displayed a predominant anxiety to know
when the next extravaganza was booked,
may yet repent of her sordid sehshness.
If we must confess that we prefer to gaze
on brilliant inanities and listen to cheap
ditties, cheaply sung to tum-tum accompan-
ments, do not still desire something
better for our children:
O o O
The Symphony orchestra has already be-
gun to rehearse. In a couple Of weeks or
so they may give their first concert. There
are still plenty Of people who honestly de-
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subscribed. There are many others who
perhaps may realize what an opportunity
they are wantonly throwing away for the
education of the young. Seize the oppor
tunltv, and send in your subscription either
to Harley Hamilton, director, or /. Behv-
number--only 200-must be secured by that
date.
Forty musicians responded to Mr.. Hami1-
tons summons for the first rehearsal last
Tuesday. This makes the orchestra eight
pieces stronger than last year and the nun
her includes several well known soloists in
this city and Pasadena.
The well-known soprano and ballad sing
er. Anna Virginia Metcalf will be heard AT
the Los Angeles theater in concert next
Wednesday evening. One of the highest
honors Of the trans Mississippi exposition
at Omaha was awarded to Miss Nletralf
when she was engaged to sing at the omen.
ing concert of the exposition and also at
the musical congress.
At the congress of musicians Miss Met
calf received exceptional praise and held
place upon the program of the opening
concert. appearing with the leading musical
artists OF thi. country and with Theodore
Thomas orchestra. Since her return from
Europe, Miss Metcof has appeared with
great success in leading concerts and ora
tories in many of the eastern and western
states. The program selected for her initial
appearance in this citv is a combination OF
classical selections and the Old fashioned
ballads, which have earned for her the son
hriquet OF 'Thc Queen OF Ballad Singers -
She will he assisted hv Herr Tllo Beck ker.
the well-known pianist, who has rot an
pearcd in public in this CITY for tLe last two
wears. He Is an eNceutiona1 artist Miss
Russell Brown who is favorite in This
city viii assist I|on Be,Eer in n concerto
on the piano. Mrs. w D. Larraloc viii
be the accompaniSt for Ms Metcalf.
Los Angeles lovers of music will never
forget the priceless musical treat which tbe
Henschels gave rs last season in their ev-
nnisite song recitals under the management
Of j. T. Fitzgerald With very commenda-
bic enterprise Mr.. Fitzgerald has now prom
ised us the Heinrichs on the evenings of