Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-26
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE STRAUSS CONCERT.-One of the
largest Sunday night audiences that has
ever been seen at the Columbia Theater
heard Eduard Strauss and his splendid or
chestra at that playhouse last night. The
fact that he had played here during the
week seemed to have had the effect Of
whetting the appetite Of those who heard
him at that time for more Of that class Of
music Of which he Is at this time the prin-
cipal exponent, and the program selected
for last nights concert was made up with
the purpose of giving as much Of that mu-
sic as possible. OF course, such a program
could not please all, but the hearty ap-
plause Of the first part Of the program
that grew finally into an ovation when the
last two or three numbers were played at
tested the fact that 1t struck a responsive
chord In the hearts Of majority Of the
audience. Two rather ambitious numbers
were attempted, Liszts Hungarian Rhap-
sody,' No. II, and an Orchestration OF Cho-
pins famous funeral march, arranged by
Strauss himself, and which was remarka-
bly, effective. The remainder of the program
was taken up with waltZes, polkas and
compositions Of much lighter nature. AL
though it comprised only nine numbers
enough encores were demanded to string
1t out over twice Its original length
Strauss new waltz, Greeting to America"
was performed for the first time and show
ed the unmistakable Strauss rhythm. Other
Strauss numbers were the polka "Widfire,"
the waltz wiener B1ut" and the charac-
teristic march Caucasian" all by Johann
Strauss. as well number Of other COM
positions given as encores. One Of these
was the Blue Danube" and the enthus-
iasm which it aroused must have pleased
Herr Strauss Immensely. One of the dain-
test bits Of the evening, and one which
showed the absolute control which Strauss
has over his men was the Entr acte la
Roccoco," by Gillet, arranged for string
quartet, which, however. was scarcely bet
ter than little pizZicato number given as
al. encore, which also brought out a mar
Vicious precision and finish Of tone in all
the stringed instruments. The overture to
the opera "Oberon' was also well DONE
while all the numbers played demonstrated
this leaders marked mastery over the art
OF phrasing and shading. Eduard Strauss
is remarkable as conductor, in that he
directs his men without score, although
he did use last night the reading of the
List rhapsody, as well the THE Star
Spangled Banner" which he gave as pre-
liminary number. AS a picturesque leader
he is probably without an equal especially
in the dance music numbers, which he leads
with his violin. joining in whenever the
opportunity presents Itself.
THE IBSEN MATINEE.-There was
quite line of carriages in front Of the La
fayette Square this morning. and much
larger line at the box Office They were
tHeTe W seats IOT lHe luSeH pldy,
'Hedda Gabler.' 1t would seem that So
ciety, as we'll as the ultra literary set Of the
town, were taking advantage of this oppor-
tunity to see this artistic, as well as de-
lightful play. Of the great Ibsen. Naturally,
the fact that Blanche Bates. John T. Sulli-
van. Eugene Ormond and a really good
company was to interpret the work has
much to do with the unusual rush for seats
But, after all, 1t is more Ibsen than any
thing else. Probably the Lafayette will
hold one of the most distinguished au-
diences Of the season on this occasion