The Washington times., 1902-03-10
SAENGERBUND music
FULLY APPRECIATED
Excellent Programme Most
Brilliantly Executed.
MISS HOFFMAN, APPLAUDED
TALENTED Soprano Heard to Advantage
In -Four Selections-Johann Straus'
Waltz Song, "Wein, Webb, Und Ge-
sang" Well Received.

The second grand concert of the Wash
ington saengerbund was given at the Ma.
tional Theatre last night before a large
ana representative audience. Every num-
Der on the programme was interpreted
ana executed with that finesse which has
earned Tor the society its present enviable
position in the musical world of Wash.
| ington.
me numbers constituting the pro-
sraihme rad been selected with great care
Dy Mr. Henry Xander. the musical di-
rector of the society, and the committee
on music. The'whole programme was car
rieo 10 successful end. Considerable dis
appointment was created by the announce
ment of Mr.. Frank Claudy that, for rea-
sons not known to him. Mr.. Leo Schulz.
the cello virtuoso. who was on the pro-
grainme for several selections, had not
made his appearance.
"Wein, Webb und Gesang.o
The first number on the programme was
flotows overture to "Stradella," which
was rendered by the orchestra composed
OF forty OF the best-known soloists of this
city in singularly beautiful and finished
style, bringing out to full advantage the
many bright and charming passages of
the composition
me main attraction was the presenta-
tion by the Saengerbund chorus of sixty
voices. with full orchestral accountant
ment, OF Johann Strauss waltz song.
VEN. Webb und Gesang" While this
enrapturing tonepiece of the waltz king
was rendered by the singers with all its
beautiful and languorous rhythm, the au-
oiehce seemed spellbound and irresistibIy
s"ayed TO and fro as if keeping time with
the swell of harmony that filled the house
burst OF applause at the conclusion of
the piece demonstrated the verdict of the
audience. Mr.. Xander was again and again
called before the footiights, where he
bowed his acknowledgements The sing
ers. in evening dress, with a pink carua-
tion in their coat lapel. made a fine ap-
pearance on the stage.
Miss Hoffman, Applauded.
From straussito Bizet is a wide step.
and the AUDIENCE seemed yet under the
Strauss spell when Miss Hildegard Hor-
mann was greeted. Miss Hoffman, has
clear and well, modulated soprano
from Carmen" accompanied by the full
orchestra. which. it seemed, somewhat
prevented the audience from fully appre- /
riating Miss Hoffmann's effort Miss
Hoffman, was heartily applauded, and
he audience insisted on an encore
She was followed by the Saengerbunl |
;horuses. "Esi hahen zwei Bluemlein," by
Schrader;; Cute Nacht, suesse Ruiz by
Nolopp. and "Des Deutschen Saengers
lubellied," by Zeitler. These three short.
ypically German ballads were rendered
with fine effect and appropriate senti-
nent
Miss Hoffman,. in Dell Acqua's Chan
'on Proyencale," Schumanns Der Nus
'aum," and Brahms Meme Iiebe ist
sruen,' which she sang with piano ac-
ompaniment. were fully appreciated.
Wagner's Pilgrims Chorus" from
lannhauser,' was the last number. The
ingers presented this tonepiece of the
reat German master with that majesty.
olemnity, and impressiveness which
haracterize Wagner music. The strong
oices of the singers, Joined by the forty
musicians of the orchestra, apparently
Exceeded the expectations of the audience.