The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-22
NINTH CONCERT OF THE
C~HORAL-SYMPHONY SEASON.

Even had it not been that the marvelously
graceful violinist, Leonora Jackson, made 50
distinct a hit as the soloist of the occasion.
last nights symphony concert Of the Cho-
| raj Symphony Society would have remained
memorable as a signal success OF the season
of 10000.
First and foremost, this is to be account
ed for by the finely truthful presentment Of
Schubects B-minor symphony-''the unfin-
ished"-which received u treatment at the
hands of Mrs. Ernst's players that I'M
presses me as being almost the best thing
they have done within my recollection. Es-
pecially were they masters of tho theme IN
the second movement of this pathetic and
at times ominous composition, demanding
SO spiritual an appreciation of its meaning.
In this latter phase Of Schubert's great
symphony the delicacy of the contrasted
work of the winds and strings was notable
melody Was touchingiy brought out.
Then, from this initial number, 1 should
go at once, In treating the orcheStra's
achievement, to the closing number on last
nights programme, LISTS Rhapsodie Hon
groise. No. L. which was given with adj
mirable feeling for It's swift and dramatic
chs eh ing t The gypsy T ildt ann OF certain I'm
suggestions OF untrammeled life under the
open sky, its sudden indulgences in poign-
ant sweetness Of strain, make a trying de-
mand indeed on the artistry of an attempt
ing orchestra. The demand was SO ade-
quately met last night as apparently to en-
rapture one of the largest audiences of the
and prolonged.
Leonora Jackson. the %soloist. made her
first appearance in the second number OF
the programme, Vieuxtemps's trying compo-
sition for the violin, the Fourth Concerto
in d minor. with orchestral accompani-
ment. A calm and slender girl Is this Miss
the noblest Of all musical Instruments de-
serves to ne loved. 1t was a keen pleasure
to note her ample, free and forceful use of
the bow, exceptionally virile in style for a
woman, and then to discover that she pos
sessed also that delicacy of touch. in which
the feminine is more naturally superior. The
trump of the concerto, SO marked that an
encore was insisted upon. made certain
Miss Jackson's success for the evening.
1t was followed in the second half of the
programme by the soloist,s PLAYING. with
and the Caprice for violin alone. by Pa
ganini. the master viSliniss OF tho ages:
done by Miss Jackson. does not so much
impress its hearers save as a most brill
liant and trying exercise. 1t was In the more
thoughtful and more purely musical preced- |
ing themes. that the young player appeared
to. the better advantage. again winning the
f fen st. aPplau,ste, .i from fan.s her hearers bearers r !
Of unusual sincerity.
The opening number or the programmes
second half. the overture to Der Freischutz: !
was II worthy performance on tho part of (
Mr.. Ernst's orchestra. and was evidently |
pleasing to last nights audience. But. as I
have said. the orchestra's surprising |
achievement was tho Schubert symphony !
and the List rhapsodie was so delicate a |
performance as well nigh to deserve equal |
place. I congratulate the Choral-Symphony |
Society on the laurels won In its ninth con- |
cert. |
For the society's next concert. the last of |
the season. the oratorio Of THE Redemp- |
ton" the late Mr.. Charles Humphrey was
TO have sung the tenor part. Following the |
pi.iful death Of this singer. there has been |
rs yet no arrangement concluded for the |
filling of his place. Due and timely an
nouncement Will be made OF the action
taken in this connection. |