The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-03-15
THE SYMPHONY CONCERT.
Audience Last Night Almost Filled
EngIish's Opera House.

Inc second concert or the indianapolis
Symphony Orchestra, given last evening,
met most gratifying reception, both in the
size OF the audience. which almost filled
Englshs Opera House. and the appreciation
of the excellent music given. Mr.. Karl
Schneider, the director accomplished much
with the musicians under his baton. for
they ranged from professionals to students.
As a particular instance of their improve
ment may be mentioned the smoothness of
the sustained tones, the quality of tone and
the even bowling. The best work of the or
chestra was done with the most important
number, the first. Beethoven's symphony
No. T. in A Major, Op 81" This is perhaps
difficult any composition undertaken
by the orchasetra. and the manner and style
OF its rendition was intelligent and apprecia-
tive. The four parts present variety of
movements. most of them allegro, and there
was n nicely of reading, with finish that
afforded pleasure 10 the cultured musician
and music lover alike Broad in its style.
the orchestra led UP to the climax in a
way that showed a keen perception of the
harmonious, as well as the technical beau
ties of the work. Well-deserved applause
followed the last note
After an intermission the social chat. be-
tween the boxes and through the house
was brought TO a close by the trumpet call
from quartet of comets. Mrs. Ora Lane
Folk made her public debut before an In
dianapoliS audience the violin soloist of
this concert. Mrs. Folks number was Sou
venors de Russo" with orchestra accom-
paniment. by Henri VieuXtemps. Mrs. Folk
has an ample technique. and she bows grace
fully Her tone was not as rich and pure
as her technique would naturally warrant
due no doubt TO the instrument she used.
The peculiar form Of the airs was distinctly
Russian. and these were understood and ac-
certed with discrimination. The audience
was quick 10 recognize Mrs Folks ability
and brought her back twice before she re-
sponded To the applause with a second num-
Der. This time the accompaniment was
played on the piano hv Mrs. Cecil Smith.
The third number on the programme was
somewhat unique for an audience in this
city. This was overture. "Narcssus.
by William Ross. and the composer stepped
from the orchestra. took The directors stand
and baton and directed the number. The
composition is builded on a simple theme
of melodius character. and il is played first
by one set of instruments and then by an
other. the accompaniment being worked out
In a pleasing way Mr.. Ross bowed his ac-
acknowledgements twice for the applause
which his musical creation won.
The "Serenade" by Volkman is not we'll
named; it should have been fantasia, for
there Is only one part. repeated several
times. that IL in the style OF a serenade.
Mr.. Adolph Schellschmidt played the cello
does, but the number, as whole, was less
interesting than anything Mr.. Schneider has
ever placed on one Of his orchestra pro-
grammes. Sunrise and the Waterman s
Song" by Becker, is a charmingly descrip-
tive work wherein one may readily form a
picture OF sunrise with the increasing light
and the awakening of nature. The orches-
ira gave a sympathetic Interpretation.
The vocal soloist of the evening was Miss
Elma Igelman, whose sweet, clear voice has
already made her favorite. She sang the
beautiful "Lorelei'' by Liszt. There was
a slight nervousness at the beginning, which
made a little tremolO. but this soon passed
away The ease with which she sings and
her simplicity of manner only adds TO the
charm. Miss lgelman was thrice recalled,
and finally sang a ballad. Loves Eyes in
a dainty little way which showed her YER
satfity. The programme closed with the
well-known favorite "Marche Hongroise,
from Berliozs "Damnaton of Faust The
concert was a success and deserves 10 be
ranked with the seven other good orchestral
concerts which Mr.. Schneider has given In
this city.
The third and last OF the symphony Or
chestra concerts for the season Will be given
April L. for which an exceptional fesuVaI
programme is already under way. The star
soloist will be Miss Gertrude May. Stein.
here ever since she sang at the May festival.
Mrs. I.ottie Adam Raschig and Mr. Dochez
will also sing. There viii also be a chorus.
The Erl-king's Daughter, by Greg, sung
bv a chorus composed OF the Matinee Must
Gale chorus and the members or the Am
phion Club. in addition TO the orchestra
numbers.