The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-04-24

his wife and family win come to America
cent Strad, which he keeps in silk American
flags. He was pupil OF Vieuxtemps and
WieniawShi. He was absolutely wrapped
UP n the FORMER His lie interest," sSsi.iS ~
be centered in his orchestra Of seVenty-nVe
chosen men. Nearly all OF them are or
were pupils of his, rehearsing often under
his leadership. To this orchestra he IS so
devoted that all else is second in impor-
tance to 1t. Regular concerts of the hlgh-
est class of music are given every nttle
while which are crowded to the doors.
These concerts are known as the con-
certs Ysaye.'
one one occasion of the rehearsal of the
orchestra he happened to glance down ana
saw that the musicians were more OF less
inattentive and all were smiling ana dlq not
appear to be following his directing. Rap
ping FOR attention with his baton, MS eye
fell upon the occasion of the merrlment IL
was his oldest son. Gabriel, a lad OIL Ten
years. He was established near MS Iather
on the platform. was following MS lather
closely and waving his arms in perfect mi
tation-so perfectly, in fact, the orchestra
was following. him instead OF the great mas
ter. Ysaye, smiling, leaned over. ana, pat
ting the little fellow on the head, went on
with the rehearsal. The boy was overcome
with confusion for a moment. as he was
apparently almost unaware of his acton.
He will be a genius in the art so his fatner
thinks, as do all who know MIN.
'YsayeS father, aged almost decreplt
man. follows his son, the pride of his heart,
to every rehearsal, where he sits in rapt
attention, watching every move or the great
6ANS-N~SN
tn be allowed to carry the wonderful
'Strads,' which no one else is every allowed
to handle.
AN AMERICAN GIRLS EXPEI, 4ENCE.
1.-THE pupils of Ysaye all fear him, but
love fills every heart after closer acquaint-
ance. one pupil, a bright young American
girl, thus relates her feelings at the anticd-
patton of her examination of NJ Ysaye:
II had heard so much about his severity
i, In WV
mouth as ones heart can be and live. I
practiced and worked until my fingers
ached. and / thought they would drop from
my arms and my arms would part company
with my body. That night l dreamed all
night of playing for him and Of having him
say: No, you are not and never can be
musician. You go back to America:
Il arose early next morning, looked IN the
glass and saw total wreck OF an average
American girl, usually more or less Merry
and self-possessed. / took my violin under
my arm and sailed forth My knees shook
ali the way there. ] was going to his
faint. l would have been glad, like, the
little old woman. to have had my small DOG
maid answered the door. inquired for M.
Ysaye.
row. Monsieur Is out Of the city.
May the gods give us joy l had to go
home and dream it all over again! The
next day finally had my interview, and
l must tell you how he relieved my fear
and embarrassment, which / daresay was
sticking out all over me me- M 4saye sea n3s
l thought his back was turned. as It was
and 1 took heart, sailed in, and did my
best
Bravo, MISUNDERSTANDING bien. Made
moisele bows parfaitement'
'IIe had been looking at me In the glass
all the time, and | perfectly unaware
of his scrutiny. In his studio he wears con-
stantly a. lambs wool cap, skull cap pur-
seems greatly attached, as he wears it on
all occasions excepting the most pubic
such as concerts"
Carlos Sobrino, his accompanist and his
friend, is Spaniard, and the two are very
devoted. Sobr1no Is an artist on the piano.
Ysaye, too, plays much upon the piano. but
entirely by ear His sense or harmony IS
perfect.
HIS WIFE AND FAMILY.
''M Ysaye's home is magnificent in every
appointment. On the outside two inn
manse medallions of Bach and Beethoven.
Nine. Ysaye, his wife, is a beautiful Bel
gian. She has magnificent dark eyes and
wealth of dark hair. She is a most charm
ing woman and proud of her family. They
have four children. In one Of the rooms Is
an American hammock. 1t is considered
privilege when one is allowed to lie in this
hammock. His music room is ideal; both are
proud of American IDEAS, ana IN many OF
the grand rooms are found pieces of Aner1-
can furniture, brass beds. fire logs and all
modern luxuries abound everywhere. Ysaye
is a great lover, also, of American food. :,
g 7 like apple pies from Indianapolis"
and your good ham and eggs he laughing
ly says. He is fond Of a joke and has quite
a keen sense of American humor, loves to
fish, but is so tender-hearted he cannot bear
to pull up the line; when he feels hsh
wiggling he is much excited, but as It hurts
his feelings to see the fish extricated from
the hook he hands the line to someone else
and says You take him off He Is not fond
of Chicagos dirt; says he cannot walk
block without getting full Of dust He is de-
voted to New York