The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-11-15
SPLENDID
SYMPHONY
CONCERT.
First Of Tho Seasons Series
by the Famous Boston Or
ganizatIon Of Players.

The music lovers OF Providence gathered
In Infantry hall last evening to listen 10
the opening concert or the season by the
Boston Symphony orchestra.
For the past 20 years this organization,
composed of the finest musicians procur-
able in this country and directed by one
of the most noted conductors OF the time,
has given TO the local musical element
both encouragement and nourishment,
and though tAe appreciation OF its merit
and worth has seemed at times meagre
and unsatisfying, yet there still remains
the fact that constant attendance Is an
unfailing sign OF interest.
This was proved last evening by
glance over the auditorium Many of the
same faces were recognized which were
seen at the first concert given by the or
chestra 10 years ego. and they have not
been lacking at each successive perform
ance.
Last season was welcomed once more
the leader of other days, MIR. Wilhelm
Gericke. and this seasons opening shows
him still TO be as vigorous and precise In
his work as heretofore. Under his direc-
tion the orchestra has fallen into the old
step, and is giving better satisfaction
than ever before.
The selections, although not novel,
were OF a sort which bear repetition,
ranging from the romantic TO the new
school of composition, the symphony or
Dvorak holding. naturally, the most
prominent place on the programme, which
was follows:
Overture. THE Roman Carnival op.
Observation-Disclosures. Hector Berlioz
Aria. Dove sono," from Marriage of
Figaro" .... Wofgang Amadeus Mozart
ll..I ataA Rfrfz act
Rosamunde. ..............F Franz Schubert
L. Ballet: Andantino CO major).
III. Entr'acte: Andantino CB-fiat ma
ior).
Aria. Ocean, Thou Mighty Monster"
from "oberon" Karl Maria Won Weber
Symphony No. ), in r. minor. From the
New World" op. s5.. .Antonin Dvorak
|. Adagio tE minor.
Allegro motto iE minor.
III. Largo D-hat major.
Ill. Scherzo: Motto vivace (E minor.
". Allegro con fuoco tE minor).
The opening number Berlioz, Carnival
Romaln," Is a tone picture or the wild
and grotesque celebration of the Mardi
Gras and is what might be termed "reck-
less music. Under the skilful handling
of these performers II illustrates exactly
the fierce hiarity. of the Latin nature.
The RosamnIfue suite, by Schubert, Is
too well known to call for any analysis.
IL was we'll played and well received
The symphony, From the New World"
being Dvoraks impression OF the style OF
American music. has beon performed here
before. 1t is unique in construction, the
themes and motifs are based on snatches
OF what the composer calls negro melo-
dies, though to the listener the intervals
and modulations seem TO smack of the
Hungarian and Oriental dance music,
more than OF the former.
.KRt A1AK.s
rhythmic accompaniment by the muted
strings holds up a beautiful melody.
which the composer gives to the English
horn. and this melody was carefully ex-
ecuted and feelingly interpreted by the
soloist.
In occasional places IL was noticeable
that the orchestra did not respond with
that precision with which IL has been ac-
credited. leaving a sense of hesitancy on
their part, rather than decision on that Of
the leader
Madame Evta Kieski. soloist OF the
evening. is stranger to Providence au-
diences. but after her beautiful rendition
of the Mozart aria. Dove Sono, she was
at once adopted into their midst by much
applause and murmurs of delight Seldom
has a singer been received at a symphony
concert with much evidence OF appre-
citation.
In the Weber aria from "Oberon," Nine
Kieski showed herself capable of fine
dramatic work. rendering this long and
expansive selection with ease. Her meth
cd is extremely simple. her voice pure
and flexible. and her command OF IL per-
feet
Two such contrasting solos, both equal
" well sung, prove Nine. Kilesh TO be
thoroughly capable of handling any com
position within her compass. which is not
very extensive. AS an interpreter OF the
romantic opera, however shes stands
high.
The next concert by the symphony or
all hor