The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-01
MUSIC

Ysaye is with us again, the Ysaye Of old,
accompanied this time with a worthy
compeer-young Gerardy. The Belgian
'cellist is but a boy looking, indeed, young
er than his photographs picture him, but
it is hardly open to question that he stands
at the very head of living violoncello play
ers. His technique is remarkably clean
and accurate, his tone noble and satisfy
ing, his information almost without re-
proach-a virtue far less common than
is generally supposed. The reception &C.
corded him was demonstrative in the ex-
IRENE.
Mr.. Gerardy found an instant footing
with his audience in the Schumann trio,
the impression being very profoundly deep
ened by his magnificent work in his sue
ceeding solo, the de Swert Concerto"
Five recalls followed. but the desired en-
core was not accorded. The 'cellists' sec
ond contribution included the Bach aria,
which was. somewhat disappointing in that
it has been better played here, and the
Pepper '"Tarantelle' taken at q tremen-
dous tempo and played with virtuosity
little short of astounding. The resulting
encore was irresistible and the same COM
poser's popular "Gavotte" was given an
equally characteristic rendition. Mr.. Ger
ardy's whole work and style fall very
little short of absolute perfection, his pose
is quiet and artistic and, take him for all
In all, we are hardly likely to look upon
his like again for many days to come.
Mr.. Ysaye found an admirable vehicle
for the exploitation Of his Incompatible
talent in Vieuxtemps' fourth concerto, a
work Astounding in the effects dear to this
gChOn1 The daUntiOnal f,,1v ~ = to
"Adagio Religioso'' and the fire and bril-
liancy of the finale found adequate repre-
sentation at the great violinists hands,
many recalls following. On Mr.. Ysaye's
second appearance Schumann's "Abend-
lied" for muted strings, found most ten
der expression, the violinist's own ZAP
passionate" an extremely clever move
ment. full to the brim of deep, sensuous
passion and rich in tonal changes of q
very modern type, and Guirands "Rondo
Caprice" dashing piece Of rather brist-
ling type, bringing the house down and
finally securing Bachs "Chaconne," for
violin only, as an encore.
Mr.. Lachaume richly deserves the place
he has rightly given him in being billed on
an equality with Ysaye and Gerardy, for
he is by all odds the very best accompamst
ever heard in this part of the world. The
peculiarly dainty singing tone of this
young artist Is exquisite in the extreme,
the very poetry of pianism, and If a GER
tain quality Of hardness in the more force
full chord work could be moderated Mr..
Lachaume should rank most players
of wider popularity than has as yet fallen
to his lot. Liszt's llackneyed and some-
what bizarre arrangement Of Wagner's
Spinning Song" took on new beauties I'M
der Mr.. Lachaume's charming reading,
the Chopin "Polonaise'' earning several
recalls and persistent encore.
The house was practically filled with a
decidedly enthusiastic and essentially mu-
steal audience. the professional element
being there to man. This evenings con-
cert and that Of tomorrow should not show
vacant seat. Concerts of such pre-
eminent value are not only rare of neces-
sity on this western fringe, but they ap-
peal irresistibly to music lovers Of all
grades of taste.