The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-10

every number was vigorously applauded--
some little more 50. aTri, saseg =,
Next to, appear WAS Miss Bessie Silber-
field, who took her seat at magnificent
kveroJt Grand, an instrument brought
here at great expense, and Its sufRing
tone as we'll as its depth and riohness of
notes was admired by everybody. This
young girl Of thirteen years 10 musical
phenomenon. With surprising technique
and with admirable refinement she
mastered the gems of List, Chopin end
other composers, and marvel at her work,
silent at first, found relief In warm en-
cores. What Is more dainty than Men,
delssohn g "Soherzo, Midsummer's Night
Dream" 1t must be played with clear
mess and proper accent. An orchestra
which does this. surely Is entitled to a
high place in the world of music. and
this is one of the achievements of yester-
days work.
OF course one of the gems Of the eve
ming was the cello playing of Hans
Kronold one Of the greatest artists of the
bow in any land. His marvellous execu-
ton, delioacy. of feeling and exquisite
melody are we'll known to Portland's
music lovers, for he has been heard he re
before.
The chief interest, 90 far as orchestra
ton is considered, naturally ceutered in
the Symphonic Pathetique" 1t was the
last greatest work by Tsohaikowsky, and
might be referred to as his own requiem.
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scribed over and over again. His music
Is fired with sorrow, and sometimes it is
morbid and full OF hectic passion. To at
tempt reading of his works by an
orchestra SO young as 10, the Maine
Orchestra seemed almost hazardous, but
their playing was fine. Tbs Instruments
were heard with splendid results, and the
body Of strings was at its very IA best.
There was purity of taste and seemingly
lofty aspiration throughout. F1ri
1t was to be expected that Mile Maconda
would receive hearty welcome and her
1rst appearance was the signal for a scene
of universal enthusiasm. She is so we'll
known here as to need but little comment
and suffice IL to say that her voice has
lost none of Its sweetness, her trills and
runs are as faultless at when last heard
in the city. OF graceful personality and
winning ways the first impression she
makes is likely to abide forever. So will
her exquisite rendition of Polonaise Mig
non, and in response to an encore the
MAD Scene from Lucia" was charming.
" rendered.
A notable feature Of the evening pro-
gramme was the appearance of William
G. Weeden, who is to accompany Mr..
Chapman on his tour after the disposition
of the orchestra. He kindly consented to
sing composition by Mr.. Chapman,
entitled "If You We're Here His tepor
voice rang out beautifully and When he
struck high fiat the audience was
th opopghly electrified. 1t Will be pleasant
to know that Mr.. Wheeden is likely to
be heard at the Grand Fe stival toYbe held
the coming autumn.
Among the other pleasing numbers
mention is due the ever lovable Loin du
Bal, its tender melodies. the pianissi mo,
touch the ear and are grateful to the
heart
The brilliant performance of lie
CARNIVAL Roman" brought the concert to
lifting end. This composition is recog-
nized to be most difficult one, and its
intelligent rendition is TO be commended
The manner in which the orchestra ac-
quilted themselves OF this trying task
won and deserved the warInest praise.
On it alone their claims to merit can
safely rest.
The May concert was a brilliant success
viewed from an artistic standpoint, and
1t Is to BIZ regretted that music of 80 high
an order was not heard by larger audi
ences Those who heard the music will
long remember ID with grateful arkno WI
edgement to Mr. Chapman. through
whose indefatigable and scientific work
SO splendid I'm orchestra of Maine musical
talent has come to the front to delight its
listeners Viewed artisticallye the or.
cnestra is decidedly success and II merits
the best kind of financial sttproft