Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-30
ASlTSENENTS,

THE DE PACHMANN RECITAL.-Fla-
dimir De Pachmann when he was last in
this country was recognized as a pianist
of remarkable technique and of intellectual
power, but he was afflicted with personal
mannerisms that detracted from his really
great ability and made him looked upon as
something of a freak When he came upon
the stage of the Columbia Theater yester-
day afternoon and went hack between the
curtains, calling to have them pulled togeth-
er, the fear among those who remembered
his former pecuiiarities was that he was
unchanged IN his manner. This was dispeiied,
however. when he sat down to the piano
and began the Won Weber sonata with
which his recital opened. From that mo-
ment until the long program was finished
De Pachmann was the artist, the master
of technique and the thorough Interpreter
OF the compositions played. His touch is
wonderful, clear, crisp distinct as to every
note, no matter how rapid the run or
whether it be chromatc or in thirds; his
panlssimo effects are remarkable, while his
forte effects bring one to d realization of
his power in sharp contrast with his ordi-
nary delicate tones. He plays without APP
parent effort, and yet there is the manifeS
lati0n OF temperament in all that he does.
BESIDES the Won Weber sonata the program
Included six Schumann numbers, the Men
deisSohn Rondo CapriCcioso and a group of
Chopin selections. OF the Schumann COM
positions the "Warum' was given with
splendid poetic effect, was also the "Vo-
gel ais Prophet" both affordiug an excel
lent opportunity for the display of exqui-
site pianissimo. The Chopin works includ-
ed the Second Impromptu in + sharp major,
three prcludes, three ctudes, the Mazurka
IN b minor, Nalse Brilliante in A fiat, and
the Third ScherzO in C sharp minor. De
PachmannS execution of the ROndo Ca
priccioso excited positive enthusiasm in the
audience, and he was forced to respond to
the demand for more, giving Chopin
etude. There was also prolonged applause
after the Chopin waltz, but there was no
repeat. AT the conclusion of the program
De Pachmann had to return again and
again to bow his Acknowledgements. Alto
Sether the recital was one of the most en-
joyable that has been heard in long time,
and the Russian performer may conclude
that he has host of admirers in Washing
ton. His artistic worth is recognized, and
he will always be welcomed in this city.
PHILHARMONIC CLUB CONCERT
The second concert of the Philharmonic
Club was given at the Washington Club
last night a piano and viOloncelio recital
by Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Lent. A large au-
dience was enthusiastic in demonstra tons
of praise of the excellent work of this we'll
known couple. The feature of the program
was Mrs. Lents execution of Franz LiSzts
rhapsode Hongroise, No. o. This number,
familiar to all lovers of music, is recog-
nized of course, as a difficult composition
and calculated to test severely one who
would essay it. Mrs. Lent demonstrated
her mastery in skill, technique and strength
of the composition, and delighted the au-
dence.
Mr.. Lent with the cello, and Mrs. Lent
at the piano gave Jules Massenet's "Melo-
die and David Van Goen's Romance Sans
Parole" and "Scherzo.' The calls for an
rel" Mr. Lent, Mr.. Paul Finckel, Mr.. Alex
ander Mason and Miss Florence Weser, four
'cellos played Goltermann's ',RelIgioso' and
Cradle Song" The ensem-
blo work was well done and enthusiast
tically acknowledged.
Mrs. Lent at the piano gave ChOpins
'Berceuse' and valse in fiat major. and
in another number gave four piano pieces,
or, rather, they should be termed piano
poems, Moonlight" The Brook In
the Hammock and Shadow Dance"
Mr.. Lent on the cello, accompanied by
Mrs Lent at the piano, gave Edward
Grieg's sonata in allegro ag1tato, andante
motto tranqlullo and allegro. also Sebas-
tian Bach's air and gavotte. All the num-
must have satisfactorily shown their APP
probation of the skill of those who con-
tributed to the program. Another concert |
Will be given Friday, January 3.
sAENGERBUNDC CONCERT Wash
ngton Saengerbund will give its first |
Sunday night concert of the season at the |
National Theater next Sunday evening. |
The program announced includes an orches- |
ira of thirty-five performers, selected from |
the best players in Washington Mrs. w. |
Mr. Jas G. Nolan, Mr.. ThOS. f. Turpin and |
Miss Elsa Won Moltke, violinist. Miss Won |
Moltke has been specially engaged for this |
concert and is said to be a most pleasing |
and delightful artist. She recently appeared |
in New York with the Arion Society with |
great success. The concert will be under |
the direction of Mr.. Henry Xander.
"a CHINESE ROMANCE.'-A musical |
entitled "A Chinese Romance"
will come to the Lafayette Square Opera
House next week. It Is said to be a bright |
production, with a good story, plenty of |
Incident and with many pleasing musical
numbers. There are fifty people in the |
including ten Cinnamon, who APP
pear in the chorus and furnish their own
orchestra. The costumes are said to be
slegant and the scenery elaborate. The |
piece has been well received wherever 1t
mas been presented, and it is expected to
attract large audiences here not only on &C
count of it's novelty, but because 1t will be
by some very excellent people.
The sale of seats IS now on
FOOT BALL TEAMS TO ATTENDING
University foot ball team has
secured the lower boxes a the Academy of
Music for this evening, and with the team
from tho Baltimore Medical College as
their guests, will witness the performance |
IF "Superba."
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