The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-23
MUSIC And MUSICIANS
COMING LOCAL EVENTS THAT WILL
ATTRACT MUSIC LOVERS.
Nine. sembrich's Last Hour In Amer
aca Before She saIIed-De koven
and sousa's Latest Operas.

Sousa, the great director, and his world
famous band will be at TomIinson Hail
Wednesday night. Feb. 2. in a fine pro-
gramme. Sousa is a conductor of great
magnetism. Ills feeling and control are
alike admirable in the works of solid char
acter or in his own buoyant, rhythmic and
dashing works Aside from the music of
the people, Sousa would make conductor
of force and distinction in music of large
and deep growth, but while he varies his
programme iudiciously and interestingly
with compositions Of serious purpose, the
distinguishing feature Of his concerts is, by
all means, popular music. He has culled
this music judiciously. has himself con-
tribEted to 1t many works of genuine dis
tinction in their way, and always of spon-
taneous vigor and n1elodic freshness. He
has directed his programmes with refine
ment and inspiration, which have raised
the level OF popular music Sousa set for
himself a standard, and has succeeded in
elevating this standard beyond its average
possibilities. He gives the public pro-
grammes which the old military band lover
fnds yet within his ken and the musician
need not feel ashamed to enjoy. The solo
lists this season are Maud Reese-Davies, So
prano; Jennie Hoyle. yiolinist, and Arthur
Pryor, trombonst.
The second of the Symphony concerts,
under the direction of Mr. Carl Schneider,
WI be given Monday evening, Feb. Z, at
English's Opera House. The programme will
be one Of choice selections chosen with the
good taste which has characterized all of
the programmes. While the music is of the
highest order it is not so heavy but that the
lover of melody. will like and appreciate it
as well as the classicist. The programme
to be given will include the overture Alien
ceragen," by Cherubini; Bucks &c Minor
Concerto (for violin), by MIR. Hugh Nc
Gibeny, concertmeister; the "Allegretto
from the Seventh Symphony" by Beetho-
ven; two Hungarian dances, by Brahms;
Suite Poetque in -Four Scenes by God
ard, and there will be vocal solo, either
the prize Song from the 'Meistersinger, ;"
or an aria from "Oberon," by a tenor, and
tDich Theure Halle" by soprano singer.
The concert deserves a liberal patronage
for the very best OF music is presented in
an, artistic style, ranking with the best in
Indianapolis.
Mr. Gustin Wright. the favorite pupil of
alexander Guilmant, who has been the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. s. L. MorSs, and has
given a number of informal recitals, will
return to the city and will give an organ re-
cltal at the First Baptist Church on Feb.
16 assisted by Arthur L. Preston, baritone.
There will be song service this evening
at the First Baptist Church, with this spe-
cial music:
"A L. PRESTON
Choir, with Mrs. Posey and Miss Shaffer as
Sun of My soul' $3.50 Dessert
Quartet-"Life's Even Song .........F. Frey
Mrs. Posey, Miss Shaffer, Mr.. Parker and
Mr.. Gates.
The fourth piano recital by the pupils of
Walter s. Spranl1le will be given at knick-
erbacker Hall, No. 1905 Central avenue,
Wednesday evening, at 745 o'clock, assisted
by Miss Winnie Section and Mr.. Arnold F.
Of ri oil WI 0
viii take part are Miss Marie Wilson, Mas
ter FLedie Rapp, Miss Drusilla Sanders,
Bell Miss Nell Ebersole. Mr.. Arnold F.
Spencer and Mr.. George Eckert.
The following paragraph is found among
the Boston music notes in a late issue of the
Musical Courier: Miss S. Maria Craft, of
Riverside. Cal, who has recently signed a
contract with the Christian, Science Church
at salary of 81 900 a year is young sing
er of exceptional eEdowments, who has al
ready place for herself among the
foremost of Boston, singers. In concert and
oratorio Miss Craft is also successful. She
studies and improves constantly and Will,
some day. according to the predictions of
all who have heard her, become. famous.
She is. a pupil of Charles r. Adams Her
voice is a large, full, dramatic soprano of
beautiful quality" Miss Craft is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. Hiram Craft. who formerly re-
sided in Indianapolis.
Mr. o. w williams, formerly of this city,
who has been residing in Cincinnati for a
number of years, has recently become as
ISOLATED with the John Church Company.
Mr. Walter Damrosch has begun his opera
season in New York and is giving the Par
sifal" lectures, similar to those given in In
dianapolis two years ago, when he had
season of three nights here and different
opera each night. The lectures are largely
attended and are a great attraction. Surely
no more artistic preparation for the enjoy
ment of an opera can be given than this
mi-parlando-contando style Of lectures.
Some of the petty trials of a great prima
donna are illustrated by the experiences Of
Nine. Sembrich during the last two hours
before she sailed for Europe the other day.
The New York Sun tells the story; The
steamer was to sail at o'clock. 1t was
little after IL, and everything was in reach
ness for the departure. on table at one
side of the room breakfast had been spread.
Madame was trying to eat, but, like all for
eigners, she was convinced that the steamer
would sail before the appointed time or that
some accident would make her miss it. So
she was nervous. There were punches of
flowers about the room and boxes and tray
sling bags. There came a knock on the
door and a hall boy handed in card. On
it was the name of a young woman well
'aITell her for one minute, yes said the
madame. In 4 few moments the young
woman appeared.
$50 glad you gave me moment she
said. 81 did want to see you
Madame smiled.
You are such a great singer! did en-
Joy you so! And mamma did, too"
Madame bowed again.
And do you think that the De Reszkes
are great singers. too2
Madame told how high her opinion of
Among the greatest?' Really, now?
Sometimes, you know think Jean forces
Slreadfully How about Melba?'
Madame expressed her admiration OF that
Ringers beautiful voice and art.
's'Now. really, do you admire her so? How
strangei"
There was nothing to be said 10 TINS, ane
madame stood facing the clock. She could
see the time passing Behind her on a table
was her breakfast gradually growing cold-
She stood up.
And now since you are so good, want
TO ask sust one more favor, gurgled the
young woman You know my music teach
er is going to give a concert. / just thought
that if YOU could come to hear him YOU
might be able to say whether or not he was
you could tell me what yeu thought, and
would be able to know II he really was
lust the man that ] need. Mamma says
that she sometimes thinks he isn't, and I've
a cousin who doesn't care bit for him..
Madame understands English: but she
bIushed at this torrent and the import of
ii gradually became clear TO her, she was
Il SAIL you know, for Europe IN two
hours
~Oh. I'm so sorry. You ought to stay.
But do come back next year. You've made
such a success. and maybe you can hear my
teacher then.
The young woman retired, and madame
started to eat her breakfast once more. In