The Washington times., 1902-04-27

The debut of the Washington symphony
| orcbestra .omorrow afternoon at the Ma
tiopal Theater will undoubtedly prove one
| of the most important events in the Hus'-
! cal history of Washington.
For several years Washington has SUI
fered from the lack OF regular orchestra'
concerts. Organizations have visited this
citv Mt intervals, and IL became evident
from the hearty reception and support
given them that the Capital could sustain
an orchestra OF its own. a canvass was
made of the professional talent resident
in the city, and 1t was found that there
are more than enough first-ciass musi-
clans here to make the formation OF tne
orchestra possible. Mr.. Reginald de NO
ven was thought to be the man most httcd
to undertake the practical formation, and
II is due In a large part to his earnest
efforts and untifing energy that a perma-
nent Washington symphony Orchestra has
at last been organized.
The concert tomorrow afternoon will
evidence what has been accomplished with
only a limited number of rehearsais, ana
promises the most desirable results for
next season, after the orchestra has work
ed together for longer period That SO
great an artist as Ignace Paderewski
should consent to appear on the eve OF
his departure for Europe is another trib-
ute to the cause. and an evidence Of the
faith that he places in the ability of the
conductor.
Nearly all the prominent society people
now in town will be present at the initial
concert, so the occasion will be brill
liant social event as well as a musical
triumph.
The program will be an unusually In
teresting one, and will include several
notable orchestral composition and piano
numbers. 1t will be as follows:
Overture '.Merry Wives Of Windsor" Nieolai
Concerto in T. fat for pianosorte and
chestr1, op- h.. Beethoven
Allegro. Adagio-un POGO motto. Rondo; Allegro.
Poeme Symphoniquc, 'Danse Macabre
Nocturne. major. op. Chopin
Etude. No. Q. op. Chopin
Two Chants Po!onais Uisztl -...-.... Chopin
Moderate motto: Wedding March and Variations.
Allegretto: Bridal Song. Allegro mod
erato Scherzando: serenade Andante: In
the Garden. Finale. Allegro motto:
Rustic Dance.
The Legion Of Loyal Women gave n de-
ligntful ''at home last Monday evening,
when an entertaining musical program
was rendered by several well-known local
musicians.
Mr.. Arthur r. Frost. a talented violin
ist with a smooth, even tone and much
i7ya
Largo" and Hauser's "WiegenIied" in
excellent style. Mr.. Frost also rendered
a violin oblisato to Nevin's Mighty LAX
a Rose. which was delightfully."- sung by
Mrs. Bert De Yo. Mrs. De Yo also gave
Denza's popular composition. "a May
Morning" Mr.. William d. Mcfarland. the |
well-known tenor. sung Under the Shade |
of the Sheltering Palms. from "Floro.
DORA" and 'If Could Know"
The last of the series of sacred con-
certs at the Raleigh will be given tonight |
under the direction of Mr.. Jasper Dean
McFall
The concerts have proved a great sue
cess during the season. and have been
largely attended.
One of the features has been the work
Of the Shredder orchestra. which renders
Its numbers in truly artistic style. and
adds much to the success of the recitaIs.
The program which has been prepared for
onight will be as follows:
Grand march from '-Tannhauser,"
Wagner, and ''Berceuse" (Jocelyn), Shroe-
der orchestra: 'Gaudeamus, Diabeili,
Mrs Gibson, Mr. Barker, Mr.. Gibson, Mr..
HcFall: ITO the Angels" Zardo. Mrs
\. Leftwich Sinclair; cello obligato. Miss