The times., 1900-12-23

B. Brown is the organIst. and the music
is under the direct supervision of the
Rev. George Fiske Dudley, the rector OF
the church The tie Deum" (Martin), in
C, and the introit anthem, by c. Vincent,
"BelHld. / Bring You Good Tidings," will
be sung and at the offertory the anthem
by Myles Foster There Were Sheperds
Abiding in the Field"
The pianoforte lecture recital given
last Wednesday afternoon by Miss Marie
Benedict at the study room for the blind,
Library of Congress, was really fine. Miss
Benedict's programme included Beet
hoven's Sonata, op 27, No. 2; Grieg's
Spring Song" Moskowski's Caprice Es-
pagnole," the novelettes B minor and E
major, and Romance" by Schumann,
and a prelude etude, andante, spianato,
and polonaise by Chopin. Each number
was preceded by a short description of
the historic or imaginative interest of
the composition, which was presented
with great clearness and intelligence.
TIE playing Of the musician is extremely
artistic, her technique is remarkably
good, and ther. is something pathetic
about her interpretations which is ap-
pealing. Miss Benedict expects to re-
turn to this city later in the season.
when she will be heard in recitals at sew
eral private houses.
The Ladies' String Quartette and Miss
WiImar Willenbucher viii furnish music
of Congress.
An interesting musicale was given last
t,x- Hala Mar
Campbell, of o Street Those who as
sisted Miss Campbell in entertaining her
friends were Mr. Robert Stearns, the tai
ented violinist; Miss Rebecca Behrend.
Miss Duffy, Mr.. Miles, and Mr.. Ger
mueller. who furnished good piano music.
and some songs were sung by Miss Claire
Murray and Miss Patterson.
A new oratorio entitled The Birth of
Christ" will be rendered by the choir OF
Trinity Church. Third and Streets north
west at the church, Thursday, January 3,
at s p. m. The oratorio is composed by
Mr. William A. Kirkpatrick erganist and
choirmaster of Trinity, who will conduct,
and the choir will be assisted by number
OF volunteers. Admission will be by card
only, which may be obtained fror, the
rector, Rev. Richard P. Williams.
Immediately after the holidays, the
Georgetown Orchestra, under the direc-
tion of Josef Kaspar, conductor, will
commence rehearsing the music to be
rendered at their next concert, which will
be given some time in February. Anton
Kaspar, violinist, of this city. will be
the soloist, and one Of the orchestral
numbers to be presented is Mendels-
sohns beautiful Scotch" symphony in
A minor.
Those who attended the concert given by
the Philharmonic Orchestra last Sunday
evening. were astonished that such good
work could be done by Mr.. Santelmann
and his associates. after practising so short
& time. At the next concert which will
take place the evening Of February 3. the
orchestra will probably be even more sue
cessfui. as the members win be more ac-
customed TO playing together. The soloist
on that occasion will be famous singer.
whose name has not yet been announced
The numbers to be rendered by the Or
chestra are unusually interesting, includ-
ing Beethoven Fifth Symphony" one of
Liszts Hungarian Rhapsodies," the pop
ular "TannhaeuGer Overture" By Rich
ard Wagner. and some music OF a lighter
order not yet decided upon.