Evening star., 1900-12-08
PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA.
The New Organization Of Which Mr..
Santelmann Is Leader.


To any enc familiar with the musical
circles of this city a glance at the person.
mel of the Washington Philharmonic Or
chestra, which is to give It's first symphony
concert at the Columbia Theater on the 10th
instant, would clearly reveal the fact Of its
being an earnest movement in the direc-
ton Of fostering music Of the highest grade.
And it Is greatly to the credit Of the local
musicians that such a movement should
originate among themselves, and not, as in
other cities. be promoted by music-loving
amateurs. The Philharmonic Orchestra is
composed exclusively of the professional
musicians Of our city, and embraces the
very pick Of the profession.
Mr.. William II. Santelmann the director
OF the orchestra, IS sufficiently familiar
figure to the people of this city to require
no Introduction. 1t Is only necessary to say
the beginning of the Philharmonic Orches-
ira lay in the immense popularity which
standard and classical music attained under
his direction during the open-air concerts
of the Marine Band the past summer Many
requests were made to Mr.. Santelmann and
queries as to why the concerts could not
be continued through the winter WELL
To one of Mr.. Santelmann's energy and
ambition the hint was more than sufficient
Upon broaching the matter to those of his
own little musical circle 1t was taken up
with enthusiasm by all, and the fruition OF
the idea was the Washington Philharmonic
Orchestra. That the abilities Of Mr. San
telmann were thoroughly appreciated by
his fellow-musicians the orchestra amply
evidences: for 1t Is safe to say that never
in the history Of the District has an organ
liza ton Of such high artistic standing been
brought together 1t Is to be hoped that the
| results will make Of this series Of concerts
in this direction. The interest displayed
gives great reason to believe that the
Washington Philharmonic Orchestra will be
a permanent feature of our city
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In the foremost rank Of the orchestra seems
but suitable recognition of his past efforts
in the direction Of high art. both as a SOLO
ist of recognized ability and as the head Of
the Rakemann String Quartet.
And side by side with him in this move
ment has stood Mr.. Ernest Lent the pop
ular 'cellist and teacher Of many years
standing here. Mr.. Lent's rectals have
city.
Associated with Mr.. Lent in the Wash
lngton Philharmonic Orchestra is signor
Villalpando Of Mexico. A 'cellist of note
In his own country. he has yet been in our
city long enough to win the admiration and
esteem Of all true music lovers.
Among the first Violins must also be men,
toned Mr.: Chris. Arth. jr.. the talented
young leader of the National Theater or
chestra; Mr. Sol. Minister, leader Of the Co.
lumbia Theater orchestra. and Mr. Ray
mond Schroeder. who has for more Yea rs
than his age would warrant been esteemed
as one OF Washington's ablest musicians
Among the wind instruments stand Mr.
Henry Jaeger. who needs no introduction to
Washington audience as flute sololst of
wonderful ability: Mr.. Robert Messenger.
the first oboist Of the Marine Band; jacques
Vanpoucke solo clarinetist: Bernhard
Baumgartel, French horn: Otto Lehnert.
first trumpet. and Harry Stone. trombone
soloist, all from the Marine Band are ar
fists whose abilities need no Endorsement
among the frequenters of the concerts by
the band during the past summer
The program that Is offered for the first
concert Is an excellent one. and the soloist,
Martinus Sevekng, Is one of the best
pianists who will be heard here this winter.