The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-05-04
MUSIC AND DRAMA.


the direction OF W. Il Chapman, deserves
special notice, because IL contains q
su fficient number of men to eutitle it to
the name of grand orchestra" and II
therefore abba to perform works written
for grand orchestra, which cannot be
given without tbs full parts Of the differ-
ent Instruments
As yet Maine does not furnish all these
players, and Mr.. Chapman Is obliged to
import from Boston and New York the
proficient men necessary 10 play these
different parts. We have one or two or
chsstras here In Portland Of which We are
Justly proud and they deserve credit and
encouragement for the work they are do
ing, and the opportunity they offer to mu-
sic lovers. On larger scale is the work
of the Maine symphony Orchestra, and
1t is Mr.. Chapman's hope that 1t may
grow SO that in this state alone all the
desired players may be found, and festi-
val orchestra and festival chorus, all be-
long 10 Maine At the concert May 9Th
of the Symphr ME Pathetique by Tschsi.
kowski, which he had conducted but once
before bis death. He considered it his
masterpiece and was looking forward
to repetition Of 1t, when he believed the
public would better appreciate 1t, but
death claimed him.
Thousands of music lovers have since
that time listened spellbound to its won
dsrful minor chord, its wailing melody,
which seems like the love echoes from
q heartbreaking with grief over some be-
loved object. Desoriptivei and full OF
meloaious beauty in every bar this Sym
phony stands out pre-eminent among the
works of the modern composers. Mr..
Chapman will give. but two movements
of it now, but intends to give it entire
at the time Of the festival He has some
brilliant numbers also on his programme
most attractive and desirable the work OF
the orchestra alone will repay one for the
price of admission. MIR. Chapman will
begin his rehearsals in Bangor on Fri
day, May 9th. The programmes are as
follows:
tfuDllC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Overture-Oberon, Weber
a, Liebestraum. List
b, Black Key Etude. Chopin
Miss Bessie Silberfeld.
Scherzo Midsummer Night Dream,
Mendelssohn
a, Romance, Goens
b, Caprice Hongroise, Dunkler
MIR. INNS Kronold.
Symphonic Pathetique TschBikowsky
First two movements.
Rigoletto. List
Miss Bessie Silberfeld.
a. Gavotte, Czibulka
b, Loin du Bal, Gillett
For String Orchestra.
lie CARNIVAL Roman, Berloz
evening Conoert)
Overture-O boron, Weber
a, Liebestraum, Liszt
b. Black Key Etude, Chopin
Miss Bessie Silberield
S,herzo-Midsummer Night Dream,
Mendelssohn
LIE Perleder Borazil David
Madame Maconha.
Symphonic Pathetique, Ischaiknowsky
First two movements.
Intermission.)
a, Romance, Goens
b, Caprice Hongroise, bunker
MIR. Hans kronald.
a, Gavotte, Czibulka
b, Loin du Bal, Gillet
Rigoletto, Liszt
Miss Bessie Silberfeld.
Polonaise, Mignon. Thomas
Madame Maoonda.
lie CARNIVAL Roman. Berlioz
The sale OF seats for the Portland con-
osrts began yesterday and was very en-
THE GIRL FROM IRELAND.
At Portland theatre tonight winsome
x atie Rooney will present her latest and
brightest musical farce comedy success,
written for this enchanting
little actress and which exactly suits her
quaint and piauant style. A chorus +
very pretty girls, beautifully costuned
and series of effective stage pictures
add to the framing of the popular come
dy. Miss Rooney is seen at her best in
the title role. her vivacity aud sparkling
wit injecting the whole performance with
a liveliness, spirit and chic which makes
it one Of the most delightful entertain
ment seen here this season. The compa-
ny includes many we'll known comedians
and singers such as Mark Murphy, known
as the King of Irish comedians; j. p.
sullivan, Geo. W. Larsen, Maggie Weston,
the well-known Irish singing come
Jennie Reynolds; EulaIie, the
dancer, and 20 others. The speoialties
introduced ara numerous, and all up to
date and novel, including Miss Rooney's
marvellous representations of her father,
the late famous Pat Rooney, AN act which
stands alone as IA decided novelty. The
engagement continues tomorrow and
afternoon and evening. Re
seats are pow ON sale.
SOUSA'S BAND.
Sousa is the greatest conductor OF the
greatest pand In existence. The news of
his coming aroused enthusiasm among
the thousands who look upon his organi-
cation as the represent ,tivr OF Its kind,
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