Evening star., 1900-10-06

that he has won distinction in the musical
world.
A cableeram to Mr. Rudolph Arenson an
nounces that Herr Eduard Strauss and his
famous orchestra will leave Vienna Octo-
Der Z, reaching Bremen in time for sailing
per steamer Aller on October y. arriving IN
New York for the Waldorf Astoria gala
concert and reception, Saturday evening,
October 20. Arrangements are now under
way for a grand serenade to be rendered
Herr Strauss on the evening or his ARRIVAL,
by combined military bands, under the d.
rection of Signor Fanciulli, bandmaster,
list Regiment, n. G. n. Y. After the con-
cert on Sunday evening, October Il at the
Metropolitan Opera House, the orchestra
starts on a five months tour of the prlnci-
pal cities, and will be heard here at the
Columbia Theater.
A committee meeting of the Georgetown
Orchestra was held at the residence OF
Prof. Kaspar Thursday night. 1t was de-
cided to give three concerts. Inc program
for the first concert has been selected and
the first rehearsal will be held this even
ing The orchestra will enter upon its work
with the prestige of its splendid concert
last spring, and better results than ever
before may be expected
The Epiphany Church choir will render a
special musical service on Sunday evening,
October IA The service will include Hold
ems Cantate I'm A: Benedic in ID, Dudley
Buck; anthem. The Radiant Morn Hath
Passed Away" Woodward Offertory an
Them 80 Pray for the Peace of Jerusa-
lem." Knox These special musical services
will probably be held once a month, and
will be of great musical interest. This
choir, which numbers forty voices and
solo quartet, is in a highly successful con-
ditiOn.
Mr. B. Frank Gebest gave several organ
recitals during his tour in the west last
summer and one was at GAINESVILLE, Ohio,
his former home. The Daily Courier of
that city thus speaks of his work:
He was rightly considered a master Of
the organ when he lived in GAINESVILLE, but
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votion since to his work in larger fields
than this, that mastery has both deepened
and broadened, giving him at once greater
sympathy Of Interpretation and greater
force Of utterance.
His opening selection from Der Frei-
schultz eliminated in climax of remark
able power. The Wagner number. COM
prising three parts, was rich in character
iStic effects expressed with unhesitating
force. In two Dudley Buck compositions.
though they differed much in manner, there
were exquisite contrasts of shading be-
tween the treble and the full organ pas
sages of both. The two remaining rendi-
tions were from Grieg and Verdi. and both
were beautifully interpreted. Every phase
of classic music was charmingly presented
in the program"
Prof. George Lawrence held his second
musical evening of the season at his
studio on 10th street last Wednesday even
| ing Among those who took part in the
program were Mrs. Grace Odell, Miss Mary
Miss Murphy, Miss buckingham and Prof.
and Mrs. Lawrence. The next musical
evening will be held next Wednesday at 8
pm, for which fine program IS being ar
ranged. The 0peretta. "A New Years Re-
ceptiOn," is being actively rehearsed by the
pupils of Prof. Lawrence.
The male choir of St. Paufs Church, 18th
and streets. organized by Mr.. Craig, Will
begin the singing of the vesper service en-
tire tomorrow. under the direction of Mr..
d. A. OBrien. The hour of service for to-
| morrow Will be 30 pm, but it will be
changed to 4 80 in the afternoon, beginning
Sunday, October IA. The program for to-
morrow is especially pleasing. and as 1t is
| really the first appearance OF the boys great
| interest Is being shown by the parishioners.
| Before the service "A Prayer of Penitence' -
| by Wagner, will be sung by Mr. OBrien.
| The ''Salve Regina will be Dudley Buck s.
! and will be rendered by Mr.. G. J. Cannon.
The boys will chant the psalms. which have
| been harmoniZed especially for them, the
! chanters for this day being MsSsrs. Lynch.
| c. Atchison, Shea. Hanley and Barker. Rev
Father Foley will sing Mllards Ave
| Maria, and little Leo Simonton viii sing
| Bardesis 20 Salutaris." The organist is
Mr.. Harry Hall; director, D. A. O'Brien;
| librarians. Messrs. Hanley and Shea.
| Nine. Schumann-H Heink will appear in a
| number of recltals previous and during her
engagement with the Maurice Grau Opera
| Company in southern and western cities
| under the management of Mr. L. NJ. Ruben
| by special arrangement with Mr.. Maurice
! Grau.
Mr. Blake McKelden left Washington last
/ Friday to attend the Columbia College
! New York city While there he will study
| plano under Prof. f. A MacDoweI He
will also continue his vocal studies, and
| has been offered a position as tenor solois
| In one of the prominent churches. He re-
| signed his position as soloist at ST. Johns
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