The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-07
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by an immense organ and an orchestra OF
fifty pieces. II is a permanent feature.
supported by the Leipzig Conservatory OF
Music and the German government. The
music is expected about the first or Feb
ruary, and rehearsals will begin at that
time, while the production OF these works
will take place Immediately following the
Cincinnati music festival
The Central Labor Union concerts at
Tomlinson Hall given during the past two
months have increased in merit, and the
attendance at the last two was financially
successful. AS is well known, the object
is most worthy one. the furnishing of
reading room and library for workingmen.
The concert to be given this afternoon en-
braces an interesting programme. The In
dianapolis Military Band has prepared sew
eral light. popular pieces. and two OF the
Forest" by Nickel, is a descriptive ar
rangement OF life in a blacksmith shop. 1t
begins with a picture OF dawn, the birds
singing and the clock striking 5. A sim
pie hymn is followed by the activity indica-
tive of daily work. Mechanical effects will
be introduced anvils, the squeaking bel
lows, etc, the whole concluding with an
anvil chorus finale. Another popular num-
Der is the potpourri of the gems from the
new opera, THE Runaway Girl" produced
here several weeks ago, and which is maxi
ing hit over the country. In addition
to the band numbers. Miss Lulu Fisher,
soprano, will sing two songs.
Even with the blessing Of talent, good
health is the key to the successful rendition
of good music. The lack Of 1t causes list
less performances and many an unjust
criticism is uttered in consequence. The
public is frequently to blame for artists
ri Of
accompanied by a doctors certificate, 1t
demands the pound Of pleasure Of which
the programme is the pledge. And rather
than forfeit the good will of the people
the number is given and the performer
blemishes hard earned reputation.
Mr.. Bert Nuland Pierce, of this city, re-
Gently completed violin for Miss jean
nette Orlopp which was presented to her
by her friends. The back hoops and neck
of this instrument are OF curly maple from
a Quaker barn over $50 years old. The top
which is of spruce, is from the building
where Benjamin Franklin was born. The
experts who have heard IL pronounce IL a
triumph of modern violin making. The
tone is broad and full and has the mole
ness" rich and sonorous OF Stradivarius.
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"a pleasant musicale was given at the
studio of Mr. Rudolph Roster. violinist.
last Friday evening and many excellent
numbers were given by MIR. Roster and the
musicians who assisted. Those who par
ticipated were Mr.. Nat Davis, violin; Mr..
Emil Hahn. flute; Mr.. William S. Mitchell.
cornet; Miss Shirley Schumacher piano;
Mrs. Arthur Williams, soprano, and Mr..
]. Fremont Frey. either.
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Tenors and sight readers still form the
ebb of musical perfection. At the National
Eisteddfod singing contests, held at Gin
cinnati on the 1st of this month. all tenor
solos were ruled out as not being within
the pale of competition, and there were no
entries at all for the prize of sight reading.
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David Gibson, of this city, says in a re-
cent essay on music: "True art criticism
statement is proven by the treatment
Wagner received from the dilettante critics
in his early life in contrast to the SYM
pathy extended him by the great List.
Perfect the pianissimo. No other mode Of
expression so intensely commands the at
tentIon of an audience. 1t Is acquired by
practice, study and perfect self-control
The forte needs no comment. Self-esteem
will see to it that your neighbor does not
make any more noise than you do.
The concert which was to have been
given by NJ Julia Rive-King at the Ger
man House next Tuesday evening has been
indefinitely postponed. Arrangements are
being made for another visit OF this great
musician next season.
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Miss Jessie Griggs, teacher of vocal music
in the Monticello Female Seminary near ST.
Louis, who has been spending the. holidays
at the home of j. T.. Griggs i'm Irvington,
will sing at Plymouth Church this morning
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Mrs. Shaler. wife OF Maj. Charles Shaler.
of the United States Arsenal, will sing the
offertory at Christ Church this morning.