The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-17
THE PHILHARMONIC CONCERT.
The First of the Seasons Series ut
the Columbia Given With Success.

Conductor SaHtelmann and the members
of the Washington Philharmonic Orchestra
are to be felicitated upon the success OF
their first concert, given at the Columbia
Theatre last night. An audience of gem
erous size expressed the warmest appre-
citation throughout. 1t has been most
difhcuit undertaking that Santelmann
has brought to such gratifying conclu-
sion. this forming and drilling an orches-
ira OF the size of the Philharmonic and
bringing II to q standard of excellence
rarely attained by a similar organization
For the first time in the history Of the
Capital the lovers of the higher class of
music have the pleasing knowledge that
the city possesses a permanent orchestra
that is capable of interpreting the masters
in a manner that will compare fayorably
with any organization of like character.
The work of Mr.. Santelmann's artists
last night was Of particular interest be-
cause every member is resident of
Washington, making 1t essentially home
institution. and no one can be blamed for
feeling more than ordinary pride in the
altogether admirable performance. The
programme follows:
overture-.L eonore," Nc S Beethoven
IA Elm Albumblatt. o. Prelude to
l1phcngriD wagner
Concerto for piano and orchestra. .Rachman!aUd
Mr.. Sicycking
Symphony. No 3, in major, I'm Wald.,"
L. Allegro. ii. ta) Largo o. allergo assai;
Ill. Allegro.
al Mcnuet ACKNOWLEDGEMENT oszkowsh
tb) Song Without Words" ;:....::.....:...
,.-.--..............,..Ae nde!sso'l:I- Bartholhp
lc) Motto Perpetuo. Weber
Mr.. sievekng.
Two Slavoric dance. ...................D voral
a. No. ?. allegretto Sehezando.
tb.) No. {, Presto.
The orchestra was in splendid form.
Their zone sounded unusually substantial
and brilliant, and there was something
uncommonly fine in the sound of .he body
of instrumcntalists. One of the most en-
joyablc Of the various numbers was the
Ran symphony. which afforded an excel
lent opportunity for the display OF the
virtuosity of Mr.. Saniclmann's assembly
of musicians and they acquitted them
selves with unfaling success. The solidity
ami purity OF the tonai effect, the nerfec-
ton OF the phrasing. and. withal. the con-
slant revelation OF artistic intelligence
on the part OF the performers made the
rendition thoroughly praiseworthy. Dur
ing all the work of the orchestra, Mr..
SantelmanB conducted with distinction
and authority and exhibited Il complete
command over his men.
In arranging for the initial concert the
management made 4 clever move in &C.
curing as an additional attraction. Mar
linus SieveliGg. one of the best piansts
that has ever wrought Washington au-
dicnce up 10 high pitch of enthusiasm.
Although SieyehiDg made a profound
impression when he played in this city on
a previous occasion, his intelligent mu-
steamship Last night won for him an APP
prevail that WAS almost trnultcrs in It's
evidences of appreciation. Ia appearance
and demeanor, the Dutch pianist is man
ly and mosiest, but with an easy. digi.i-
fed, and totally unaffected manner when
seated at the keyboard. He pcas sses
none OF these mnnncrisms without which
many musicians believe they will not he
accounted as really great. He has ac-
quired an authority Of command and GI-
enry such as are only gained by years of
hard and patient study, and he pays with
The understanding that. when Joined TO
sympathy. makes art OF music.
Sieveking's most interesting work lest
evening was his playing of II concerto for
piano and orchestra. by Rachmanninof.
which was never before heard in this
country. 1t might be- aptly termed a
study In difficulties; it has a Russian di-