The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-16
THE RAKEMANN RECITAL.
Inaugural of the Season.
Concerts at the ShOreham,

Successful Inaugural of the Season.
! Concerts At the Shoreham.
| Those who make practice of going to
hear what is best in music gathered in
the banquet hall Of the Shoreham las.
| night and welcomed with the eloquence OF
| rapt attention the first concert of the
year Of the Rakemann Quartette. The
programme was admirably chosen. Selec-
lions so melodious in appeal, so gentle
| in their demands. and so ready Of musical
comprehension were received by the SPLEEN
did audience. which on such occasions has
the advantage necessarily of being COM
posed of music lovers, with every evil
dence Of appreciation
The first number of the programme was
quartette op. II, No. 2, of Rubinstein,
one of the most Characteristic of the
masters compositions. 1t would be a
rather difficult matter to say which was
the most beautiful of the four movements,
each differing so entirely in musical treat
ment, but the intelligent Interpretation
and pure information given by the in
dividual members were especially notice.
able. Although last years concerts proved
beyond a doubt the fitness of Mr.. Rake
mann as leader. the work of the quar-
tette last evening demonstrated that by
constant practice he has brought his or
ganization to almost the highest state of
perfection. and another seasons efforts
should entitle them to a position among
the foremost ensemble organizations of
the country.
Mr.. villalpando, the 'cellist, and the
latest addition to the quertette. is an ar
fist of the highest rank. and in the con-
certed as we'll as his solo numbers he dis
played those qualities of musicianship
which indicate the true genius. One of the
most difficult cello compositions is the
Am Springbrunnen" of Davidoff, which
was rendered by Mr.. Villalpando with
much grace and delicacy of shading His
bowling was superb and his contribution
to the programme emphasized his worth
as a more than ordinary 'cellist, one OF
such type as is needed in the musical
circles of this city.
In the trio. op. 81. of Beethoven. another
worthy artist was brought to notice in the
person Of Mr.. Fabian. who has been we'll
known locally for many years. When he
is announced to play musicians are as
sured of conscientious renditions, not
alone technically, but because his work is
characterized by breadth and sincerity in
Interpretation which are seldom found eX-
cept in the greatest and maturer master
minds. His playing of the Beethoven num-
Der was excellent. and in the little
"Rondo" OF Field his beautiful and LIQUID
touch was most pronounced and the great
pleasure of the audience was evidenced by
their vociferous applause. He responded
with Fishers barcarole. THE Elegie,"
cp. 80. OF Busch, for strings, was a nov
city on the programme and was played for
the first time in Washington. 1t is mod
ern composition. having the tone colorng
of the Wagnerian school. Messrs. Finekei
and Green. the second violin and viola
players, respectively, are deserving of spe-
cial mention for their competent and in
telligent performances. Mr.. E. II. Droop
was the aecornpanist and acquitted himself
most artistically, as is usual with him