The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-12-16
MUSICAL NOTES.

Perhaps the most important musical
event of the season is the opening con-
cert given this evening, by the Washing
ton Philharmonic Orchestra, composed OF
the best local players in the District. I'M
der the direction of ". II. Santelmann,
the leader of the United States Marine
Band. who aim to present to the people of
Washington only the hes: of music. The
programme includes the third ''Lenore"
overture. by Beethoven; 'Aiumblatt" and
prelude to ''Lohengrin,' Wagner: Two cla-
ronic dances by Dvcrak. and Rats I'm
Waldo Symphony, which has not been
heard in this city for many years. Mar
linus Sieveking plays, with the orchestra,
q piano concerto. by Rachmaninof, from
manuscript and for the first time in this
country. He also plays minuet by Mos
kowsh, a song without words by Mem
delssohn. and Weber's Motto Perpe;uo."
An enjoyable musicale was given re-
Gently. by Mrs. Harmiss. at her home on
Princeton Street. in honor of her friend,
Miss Katharine Bruce, talented vocalist
from New York city. The singing of Miss
Bruce. Mrs. Wilson Young. and Mrs. Har-
miss. and the artistic piano playing OF
Miss Mary Kimbali agreeably entertain
ed quite gathering OF musical people.
A "Pinafore" lecture recital viii he CIV
en- Wednesday. December 10, at 2:30 p M,
by Miss Marie Benedict, in the study
room of the blind. Library of Congress.
The members of the Wagner Brahms
Club are now making a study of The
Walkyrie," the second number of the Tri-
logy. At each meeting an essay is read
by one Of the members and appropriate
music. from compositions of Richard
Wagner, is furnished by others. The last
meeting of the society was held at the
home of Mrs. Eugene B. Eendiey. on JEFF
ferson Place. last Monday evening.
The International Exposition of 1901. at
Glasgow, Scotland. has engaged John
Philip Soasa and his band to play at the
exhibition for four weeks next October.
The second concert of the series given
this season by Haley's Band will take
place some time in January.
The Metropolitan English Grand Opera
Company. which has just closed success
full season at the metropolitan Opera House
city during the week commencing Janu-
AIRY q. at the National Theatre. Grace
Golden, Joseph Sheehan, and several 9th
er members of this company were heard
here a few summers ago with the Castle
Square Opera Company.
Music predominated in the programme
offered at the first entertainment given
by the Woman's Industrial and Rescue
League last Tuesday. evening at the Ma
tional Rifles Armory. The Young Mems
Christian Association Mandolin Club, of
which Mr.. William Edward Todd. jr., is
the director, gave several enjoyable nun
bers with great spirit. Miss Eleanor "
Frost sang 'The Holy City" some iarky
melodies were given by Miss Lolo NJ. ELL
tralto voice was heard in solo and Miss
Eta II. Austin responded to hearty APP
planse with an encore. Mr.. Arthur L.
Middleton sang two songs about the deep
sea, in a deep bass voice. and Mr.. Georpe
II. O'Connor gave a group OF coon sons
which We're highly appreciated by the au
dience.
The Monday concerts, given by the Ma
rine Band Orchestra, which are such an
enjoyable feature of Washington winters.
will commence in about two weeks as
soon as the new bandrocm at the Bar
racks is finished.
The Euterpe Club gave n very enjoyable
entertainment to its many friends at its