Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-19
ADJUSTMENTS.

David Mennes, violinist, and Mr.. Emanuel
Wael pianist, were the soloists at the sec
ond and concluding public concert of the
season given by the Washington Saenger-
bund last evening at the National Theater.
A brilliant audience was present in testi-
mony of the efforts of the 'bund in the in
terest of higher art in music and in compii-
ment to the distinguished character of the
artists assisting in the concert. The pro-
gram was varied and exceptionally interest
ing. Each number was received with mark
ed enthusiasm, the soloists being most grac-
ious in responding to the outbursts of APP
plause and demands for encores. Nine. de
We're is now member of the Metropolitan
Opera Company Of New York. She has
been heard in Washington before in concert,
and at the head of her own opera organiza-
ton, scoring a distinct vocal success on
each occasion.
Last night she heightened the favorable
impression made upon local musicians on
her former appearances. Nine. de We're is
possessed Of rare personal magnetism, as
well a splendidly cultured and sweet
voice, which she handles in an attractive
manner. She sang last evening the cava-
tina from Linda de Chamounix," and the
waltz aria from Romeo and Juliet"
spending to several encores to each selec-
ton. She completed her conquest of the audi
tors with little Spanish song, to which she
played the accompaniment. Mr.. Names
work the vio%in was a decidedly attrac-
tive feature of the evening. His clever
manipulation of the bow and precision of
execution aroused keen admiration, while
his colorfu renditions were highly enjoyed.
Mr.. Names is from New York. Mr.. s. NJ.
Fabian of Baltimore. who was to have been
the pianist, was unable to be present on ac-
count of illness. and sent word at a late
hour. Mr.. Waefs of the Peabody Conserv-
atory in the audience, and graciously
consented to replace Mr.. Fabian. Mr.. Waeis
selections were received with Hattering en-
thusiasm. The Saengerbund, under the di-
Of Nv nIa fnIIr
choruses. Mr.. Edward II. Droop accom-
panying.
STANLEY OLMSTED'S RECITAI4.-Mr.
Stanley OmSted's piano recital at the
Washington Clubs music ROOM Saturday
night, attracted a large audience of critical
and appreciative lovers of music. Mr.. Ohm
sted's friends, with the knowledge of hts
inherent ability and of his five years of
study in Germany, felt assured that he
would establish himself a pianist of
rare power, and while they were delighted
they were not surprised at the enthusiastic
approval which his playing received Mr.
Olmsted displayed an excellent technique,
an Intelligent Interpretation which will i'm
prove with his intellectual development,
and he devoid of mannerisms, playing
in a straightforward unassuming fashion
that gave evidence of sincerity in his work.
He made favorable impression upon his
audience, and his appearance in recital will
always be welcomed there.
Mr.. O1msted was happy in the selection of
his program and gave his audience a treat
in Wagnerian music. His playing of the
fire music from die Valkyrie" was admir-
Sonata OPP. I; Grieg, Papillion; Schumann,
Des Attends; Mendessohn, Splnnlied:
Brahms. Capriccio; Chopin, Ballade Ga fat
major, Etude; Mcdowell. 1 Dance of
Elves; Idyll; March Wind. Arensky.
Caprice; Moszkowsky, Les Etencielles;
Nalse tE major; Wagner-Lszt, Feuerzau-
Der Valkyriel; Wagner Brassin, Liebestod
Christian and Isolde).
THE BISCHOFF CONCERT-A very
unique program and one which will UNI
doubtedly prove exceedingly popular. will
be rendered tomorrow evening at the
Bischoff concert, Congregational Church.
The program Will consist entirely of old
familiar songs, 10 be rendered by number
of Washington's best-known vocal artists
and will conclude with an organ number
Fantase Humoresque THE Mockng Bird"
which will be given by DIR. Bischoff. The
list of songs making up the program is as
follows: Storm Fantase, Lemmens; Sweet
and Low. Barnby: Kathleen Mavourneen.
krouch: Tell Her l Love Her So, De Faye:
The Kerry Dance, Molloy; l a Friar of
Orders Gray. Reeve; Bonnie Sweet Bessie,
Gilbert; Dear Little Heart, Sullivan; Good
Bye. Tosti; The Clang of the Wooden
Shoon, Molloy; Let Me Dream Again, Sulli-
van; Lo, Here the Gentle Lark. Bishop; I
Know a Bank Wherein the Wild Thyme
Blows. Horn: Take Me, Jamie Dear,
Bischoff; Annie Laurie; Non E Yer, Mattel;
When the Flowing Tide Comes H. Willard;
Old Folks at Home. Foster; Mona. Adams;
Bird of Beauty, Scott; Staccata Polka, Null
Ter.
KELLOGG BIRD CARNIvAL.-The KEEL
logg Bird Carnival is unique style of en-
tertainment, which will be offered at the
First Congregational Church on Wednes-
day night MIR. Kellogg has made study
of all bird songs and has marvellous
musical range. Pictures of song birds and
their surroundings are thrown on a screen,
| while Mr.. Kellogg initiates their songs.
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