The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-04-15

most effectively.
Mendelssohns three songs, Paderewski
played charmingly and they reached"
the auditor. Paderewski selected from the
standpoint of musical productions the
most wonderful and enduring OF the
groupe Of songs without words. Much of
Mendelssohns music is Of a character
that viii not bear constant repetition as
II has not the depth that Beethoven or
Schumann music has, but these three
which he played as musical productions
are among the highest and viii stand the
test of repetition. Paderewski probably,
for this reason selected these particular
three.
The Etudes Symphonic. by Schumann.
was the second great number of the pro-
gram. These etudes are written in the
! form Of a great theme, with twelve vari-
atoms. Paderewski ran FROM one into
| another, 50 that the auditor unfamiliar
with the work was at times at a loss to
locate the number. This was masterfully
played, and his Interpretation OF Schu-
MAINS great work was sublime. Al
though this is one of Schumann's master
works, he wrote it at the ge of twenty
four In his ripper ge the composer added
FIVE more variations to the same theme.
Strange as II may seem, they lack the
beauty OF the first, written az the sugges-
ton Of inspiration, and were not played
hers by Chopin were all beautiful and
were probably more generally enjoyed
than any other numbers. owing, no doubt,
that more were familiar with these num-
bers. The beautiful, soulful Ballade in A
fat was a positive delight Then Pade-
rewsd set the house wild with his rendi-
ton Of Etude Nc. 9, which he was com
PEELED to repeat. The NoctuYne in C
Major was particularly interesting. Pad
in r-pr- ea.yr ci
manner, and with much depth OF feeling.
This is the number played by Madam
Zeissler here some time ago. The Eagle
critic at the time suggested that Madam
Zeissler did not play with all the depth
OF feeling necessary. and as II should be
played. Those who heard Paderewski
play II last night will probably agree
more than ever with the suggestion made
as TO Madam Zeissler's Interpretation.
The beautiful Cradle Song in this Noe
turne was grandly played by Paderewski.
His Valse, Op. g. c sharp minor, was a
dream, and his Polonaise displayed the
wonderful power of the man. The diff
cult and intricate Rhapsodie No. ., OF
List, was a mere plaything for the
great pianist. He was encored repeatedly
responding twice to this, his last num-
Der. For his last encore he played his
Minuet. much to the delight of ali
All enjoyed the concert. OF course,
sCme did more than others, but all viii
agree that Paderewski makes more beau
uful music in piano than has ever been
heard in Wichita, and Manager Toler is
TO be complimented and congratulated
upon the success of his enterprise ia Sc
curing for Wichita such attraction as
Paderewsd
The audience which greeted the great
pianist was representative not only Of
the culture and refinement Of Wichita,
L = a..
southwest. One-half Of the audience
which crowded the Auditorium was COM
posed of out-of-town people. Every train
which entered the city yesterday was
crowded by music-lovers who had come to
hear the famous Polish pianist. The Mis-
souri, Pacific train from Hutchinson yes
terday morning was so crowded that
many were compelled TO stand in the
aisles or on the platforms.
One hundred people came from yelling
ton alone, and an equal number came
from Newton. Large numbers came from
Arkansas City, Winfield, Anthony, Kiowa
ana the cities of Oklahoma
During the concert many stood during
the entire eveninf, and they were so en-
think of WEAKNESS. TWO hundred stood
on the outside Of the building.
Ignace Jean Paderewski has a great big
heart in him, although he IS noted more
for his music. He had TO take to his bed
for more than an hour last evening after
Witnessing an accident al the union depot.
lie had just granted IN interview 20 an
Eagle reporter who was accompanied by
Mr.. otto Beckemeyer OF Oklahoma. He
was AT tho door of his private car and the
Eagle reporter had just entered and was
exchanging greetings with him, thinking
Mr.. BeckCmcycr was right behind him.
Immediately Mr.. Paderewski was start
led and the explanation came from his
attendent who said; i believe the gen
tleman has broken his leg.
Nv. Padercwsk At once directed his at
tcndsut 90 assist Mr.. Beckemeyer who
was in great pain.
After conveying Mr.. Beckmeyer to the
hotel and calling DIT. Bowers. the Eagle
reporter went hack 20 the private car OF
Mr. Paderwski and found him in bed. His
manager said The accident to your
friend $50 upset him that he Immediately
retired 70 his berth. You have no idea how
nervous ne is. BE IS a man Of intense
witnessed the accident he talked about Il
ana had "a violent headache, lie inquired
at least five times whether AR. Becke- I
meyer was badly hum and sent his man
t. The hotel 10 inquire the extent Of his
injuries A great many people think Pad
rtFNSkl iS cold. DAf nc Is not he was I
SO disturbed over the accident to your
friend that for a time I was afraid that
he could not nh his enga cement in the
Auditorium lie is a man OF wonderful
and peculiar tenderness IN matters OF
personal injuries 20 others
Later Ar Pa6erewski was seen and
asked his opinion concerning the relative
ability OF Mr. President Roosevelt with
the heads of other nations.
.NIr Roosevelt he said. is quite q re-
n1arkahie man and compares favorably
with The heads OF nations Of the class OF
tho I-nitco States.
SIR Pa6ercswki has seen practically all
81 The rl,ers of the weird sld enjoys az
eret...r.ar. with them. He has PLAYED
before -tre car n Russia. the Emperor
~ Germany ard King Edward u Eng
laud He considers America equal 81 n9t
se-,elior 30 a--y other nation and Roose-
Tsl. s uilEl Scent reprcse 1tativegcf the &
c1rnt. 81 at vlieh b. IS AZ tho head
z.rs iie1s. ISL al manager ~ me kelso /
e-el 81 -1Sfr rendered him a testi- /
r~a-ef reCifiuE the pleasure u save the !
--..rsi5a~ 20 rhr southwest Tor hlm 70 !
1---e r--~eE hr~e Mrs HAYS made /
pretty little speech in presenting the tes-
a-sl and Mr PaderewsSi was much I
affected. lie said:
II VIII cherish this as long as I 1--we IS 1
a nlemerto 81 my pleasant VISIT u (
Wichita
Lieutenant Edwards returned LAST night i
from Arkansas Ciry where be Established I
tecrttIng STATION ana iefl Private /