The herald., 1898-03-02
MUSIC NOTES

The Los Angeles Symphony Orchestra is
something to be proud Of and such an au-
dience as was present yesterday afternoon
to appreciate good music and honest effort
should asSuredly be a source of gratifica-
ton. In fact, the attendance at each con-
cert has doubled, and yesterday it was nee
cessary to supply more seats in Music hall.
Harley Hamilton has made amazing
strides as a conductor and is establishing
confidence and sympathy with his or
chestra that Is the guidon to success. The
introduction of soloists to the program is
not an unpleasant relief, though with Los
Angeles audiences unfortunately it inva-
riably means an uncontrolled Indulgence
in the encore habit. The program of the
third concert was admirably balanced, bu;
under no circums tances should it be al
lowed to consume more than an hour and a
half. Mr. Kubeis intelligent notes on the
program considerably contributed to the
satisfaction of the audience.
The opening number, the "Tannhauser"
march, was the worst played. The brass
was cheap and the double basses sounded
as If they were sprung. Nevertheless,
there was much to commend the attack
was accurate and the climax we'll elaborat-
ed. Far more successful was the orchestra
with the "Ruy Bias" overture and the
rendering of Delibes' enchanting ballet
music from MALTA" was the most faultless
feature Of the program.
The principal effort of the concert,
Grieg's peer Gynt," suite op. 46, sufficient
ly proved the sincere and earnest ambition
and effort of Mr.. Hamilton's organization.
The vivid impressions of the true student
of nature are faithfully blended in DR..
Griegs musical conceptions with the i'm
agination of genius, the adequate inter-
probation of which even on a piano is a
rarity. Suffice it to say, that the orches-
tra's work was convincing and compelling,
Mr.. Hamilton being forced to repeat the
last movement. "a popular arrangement
of Brahms Hungarian dances, which con-
cluded the program, developed a really sur
prising amount of brilliance and was also
interesting as suggestion of the source
of inspiration for several modern writers
of dance music.
Miss Beresford Joy was fortunate in her
selection from Saint Saens' Samson and
Delilah,' in that it suits the rather melan-
choly tendency of her voice, but the rem
dering seemed to demonstrate once more
that this talented young artistic is forcing
the lower register to the neglect of purer
notes above. Miss JOY replied to the graft
flying encore with a spirited little ballad,
daintily given.
Leonard's Souvenir de Babe" is a very
ambitious task for the young performer,
and Miss Edna Foy, while she assailed its
difficulties with no little skill and much
L,
which became the more exacting by reason
OF several misunderstanding with the ac-
compartment. This charmingly graceful
violinist has exceptional ability and we'll
deserves the best training.
The symphony orchestra is, it is to be
sincerely hoped, now thoroughly estab-
lished. AS long as it continues to cultivate
the best music for its own edification, and
as long as there are enough people in Los
Angeles to enjoy such delightful recreation
as 1t afforded yesterday afternoon, it is
surely effecting high and noble purpose.
Mr.. Hamilton, announced yesterday that
plans are maturing for the introduction of
the famous young violinist, Henri Mar
teau, at the orchestra's next concert. Mr..
Hamilton Is, in fact, arranging for two
concerts, on Friday evening and Satur-
day afternoon, the 18th and 10Th insts, at
the Los Angeles theater.
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A lecture with musical illustrations and
stereopticon views" on Richerd Wagner,
by Mrs. Alice Leighton Cleather and Basil
Crump Of the London Wagner society, is
announced for tomorrow evening at the
Y. M. c. A. hall.