Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-02-05
SOME MUSICAL NOTES

The interest I'm organ recitals is growing
and ii is gratifying to know that some Of
the best organists in the city are willing %
give their efforts in an endeavor to educate
the public into an appreciation OF the value
| OF this class of music. Most people simply
hear an organ in church when the only OBJ
pcrtunties the performer has OF displaying
either his own ability or the resources of
| his instrument are the voluntary before
service and the postlude as the congrega-
ton is going out. The Catholic and Epis-
ccpal services give more scope in the ac-
compartments to the masses and TIE Dcums
but these do rot furnish any adequate idea
OF the beauty OF organ music. Next 10 an
orchestra, the organ furnishes the most
varied character of music. and under tho
hands of a master is the best substitute for
an orchestra. There are in Washington
many organists OF great skill and musi-
cianly Instincts, and ii is hoped that all
VIII follow the example already set and
give rectalS at their churches. Mr.. Ha--
vey Murray, the new organist at the
Church of the Covenant. will give the sec
ord of his organ recitals this afternoon at
4 80 O'Clock. He will play Lemmens Fan
fare" King Halls Offertoire in fiat.
Chopin's Funeral March, Salome's Nerset
tCanon) in g, Smert's Festive March and
the finale from Claimants sonata in ID
minor. Mr.. Murray will be assisted by
Miss Lucia Nola who VIII sing with Ner-
dure Clad" from the Creation. and Dud-
ley Bucks My Redeemer and My Lord"
Mrs. Daisy Louise Fox has been playing
in concert at Louisville, her native city,
with great effect. The Dispatch OF that city
says:
Mrs. Fox Is possessed OF splendid
musical temperament, has good ear. and
her touch and technique are examples of
careful training and give evidence OF rare
musical ability. While unfortunately Mrs.
Fox is deprived of some physical advan-
tages (havlng small fingers and physique)
essential to meet the demands of many long
and difficult works, she luckily possesses
a remarkable memory, which enables her to
master difficult compositions with less
practice than is usually required, even at
the hands of the old experienced perform
ers"
Prof. George Lawrence director of tho
Lawrence Music and Elocution School has
found ii necessary 10 give two recitals in
February on account of the length of the
program at the last recital. One evening
VIII be devoted exclusively to children, and
the other to his older pupils. The pro-
gram Will include vocal solos. duets. trios,
piano solos, etc, and arias, scenes, etc,
from operas by the older pupils in costume.
Miss May Myrtis Clemens, elocutionist OF
the school, is arranging very pretty one
act comedietta, with her pupils. entitled
After a storm comes a calm" TO be pre-
scented at the end of the program on the
evening of the older pupils recital
The Chicago Marine Band under the
leadership of T. p. Brooke, through its
manager, Howard Pew. has Just secured a
contract for 254 concerts during the COM
ing summer and for the services during the
following two summers at Philadelphia 3
Willow Grove Park.
The Columbia Glee Club under the direc-
ton of Prof. George Lawrence. held its
regular rehearsal at 1121 10th street north
west, on last Wednesday evening. Sew
eral new members We're admitted The
club took up the Chimes of Normandie'
and spent most of the evening on the first
act, which sung in fine style. An in
PERMISSION was devoted to new business
and discussing The first musicale and dance
TO be given next Friday evening I'm honor
of the birthday of the director. The club
was then entertained by the following
members: Mr.. j. II. Golden, Prof. Law
renee. Mrs. Milton Odell, Miss Otam Tur-
ner and Mrs. Mabel Giffin.
A very large audience greeted Professor
Gloetzner. pianist; Madame Buxton, So
prano, and Fraulein koehle, violinist, at
Gunston institute last evening. The per-
Torrance gave great pleasure TO lovers OF
music. Mr.. Gloetzner is recognized as in
the very front rank of piansts in this city,
and his work Is always listened to with
interest and pleasure by those who enjoy
the highest musical compositions and their
artistic Interpretation. Last night Mr.
fiat. the Schubert-Lszt Fantasia, OF. 10;
Gondoliera ct Tarantelh, from LISTS
''NeneZi Napoli;" the + sharp major and
the ID fiat Nocturnes. and the Impromptu
in F sharp major of Chopin, Ricordanza,
Au Bord dune Source and the Twelfth
Rhapsody by Liszt. Nine. Buxton sang
MoZart's Vol che Sapche'' and AMBROSE
Wieniawski's Mazurka Obertass Schubert's
Serenade and Ries' Perpetuum Mobile. in
each of which she displayed fine technical
ability and musicianly taste.