The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-11-09
SCHUBERT CLUB SERIES.
The Thomas Concert Promises to DC
the Hit of the Season

The Thomas Concert Promises to be
the Hit of the Season.
Letters ave been pouring in upon Mrs.
Dorr, president of the Schubert club, in
response to the announcement made by
her that the Theodore Thomas orchestra
will play two request programmes when
it appears in the Schubert club series in
January. The Schubert club feels graft
fled at the high character of the selec-
items asked for, as they are not for what
IS known as popular airs, and evince
much knowledge Of good music on the
part Of the writers of the letters
The Thomas orchestra is famous the
world over for the rariety and excellence
of It's programmes, combining technical
skill with perfect harmony, and 1t is the
aim of Mr.. Thomas to suit the taste Of
every one, from the most critical to the
humblest lover of good music. This ia
nous man is called the prince OF pro-
gramme makers. The Thomas orchestra
IS but one in the splendid list of attrac-
tons offered the st. Paul public this
winter at prices that would not be cred
table to a New Yorker, who pays fire.
quently for one attraction nearly as
much as the citizens Of this city pay for
a season ticket which admits them to ALT
Dec. George Hamlin will sing, assist
ed by Katherine Richards Gordon. 1t IS
fitting that the series should begin with
these two great artists. Miss Gordon
needs no commentator here; her art Is
supreme, and it Is an education in the
possibilities of voice culture to hear her.
Her singing Is restful to the trained ear,
as confidence in her powers Is never mis-
placed. Mr.. Hamlin Is now considered
the leading tenor Of the United States.
Although Chicago claims him, Mr.. Hamlin
is under New York management, and his
wonderful lyric tenor is in demand from
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sweet, Of great range and remarkable for
its carrying power His rendition with
Miss Gordon last winter in the Schubert
Library course, Of THE Swan and the
Skylark" left nothing to be desired. An
other rare treat Of this series is the vio-
linist, Lenora Jackson, who has recently
taken the world by storm. Joachim took
Miss Jackson as his special pupil, and
she was the only one with whom he would
appear in public Miss Jackson, who is
able to make her violin express the
mysteries of genius, is in such demand
that clubs all over the country are offer
ing bonuses to get her. And the Schubert
club Is to be congratulated upon its en-
terprise in securing this great artist. Miss
Jackson has created a furore wherever
she has appeared. Mrs De Wolf, of this
city. will assist Miss Jackson, and add
the perfection of her art to the others
genius. Mrs. De VOLTS voice is now IN
Its prime, and shows the beneht OF her
untirtng work with the best masters Of
this country and Europe.
In March comes that great master,
Joseffy, who is able to make the keys Of
his piano speak a language that all can
understand. This recital is one of the
great events of the series, as Joseffy is
expensive and does recital work but rare.
ly and only in the musical centers.
Emil Ober-Hoffer is the power behind
the throne, the man who makes possible
the great chorus Of which he is the con-
ductor. Mr.. Ober-Hoffer is musical
genius, and is the director and tower Of
strength Of the Schubert club chorus,
which is to be the ultimate expression OF
the best musical spirit of st. Paul. This
Well balanced chorus will be accompanied
by the Danz orchestra at one or two of
these concerts, making a tout ensemble
absolutely irresistible to the lover of per-
feet harmones.