The Washington times., 1902-03-16
MUSICAL NOTES.


was occupied to a large extent during the
past week with the grand opera. although
The entertainment offered by the French
company was not the only musical event
of importance-that is, to the local pub
lie. The concert Thursday afternoon at
the Lafayette Theatre by the Musical Art
Society proved one of the most artistic
and enjoyable recitals OF the winter. for.
with the exception OF the assisting So
loist, Harold Bauer. the participants were
resident musicians who are we'll known
through their identity with entertain
ments not only here but in adjoining
cities One Of the features of the choruses
Thursday afternoon was the great volume
OF tone which the combined voices OBJ
tanned and the tone color and shading
which characterized the different num-
bers. Gades exquisite Water Lily" sung
unaccompanied. and Vogrich's mixed voice
arrangement of Schubert's "Serenade"
were given with much expression, while
Jackson's arrangement of Dr. Arne-s odd
old English song, Where the Bee Sucks
was highly interesting and pleasing.
Gounods melodious, dignified, and majes-
tic setting of the 137th Psalm, by
Babylon's Wave" opened the programme
and was given with true conception of tba
sentiment of the text Mr.. HeimendahI
has correct musicianIy instinct, and in
the short time that he has had the con-
ductorship Of the society has impaired to
the singers much of the true artistic
spirit which has always characterized his
work Washington has every reason to be
proud OF the Musical Art Society. the aim
or which Is perfection in ensemble sing
ing. and considering the fact that this is
only to be achieved by body of singers
iong accustomed to working together un-
Ser ,ne sane leadership, the results will
De all the more remarkable when Ii Ia
considered that the singers have been un-
der Mr.. Heimendsshhins efficient direction
but a few weeks.
The Potomac Literary Club met Tues
day evening at the National Hotel. The
essay was delivered by Hon. Merrill Z.
Gates, LII. D.. l. H. D., formerly presi-
dent of Rutgers College, on Sidney La
nier. the Greatest of Our Southern Poets.,'
The venerable John Hutchinson, ESQ.
was elected an honorary member of tbs
club.
The following musical programme was
rendered: Overture, orchestra. Prof.
Huntress. leader; March from "Kin9
Dodo." and "Darkey's Dream" character
lstic. Peyton String Quartette -Mia
Maude Walcott, Miss Blanche waIcotS.
Mrs. H. H. Walcott. and Mr. c. D. s. was
eott; soprano solo. Mrs Grace Dyer
Knight; recitation. selections from ].
Whitcomb Riley. Judge ]. F. Pittman:
contralto solo. MY King" Miss Lillian
Chenowith; recitation. ''Rosalind Quoting
Shakespeare" Mrs. Ellen Seifert tnee
Vockey); solo. May Be- Miss May Buck
Ter; violin obligato Miss Lillian Loeck-
ling; recitation. Rev. George Buckler:
baritone solo, Mr.. Charles F. Roberts;
piano solo, Mrs. Ellen Seifert.
Mr.. Harvey Murray will give an organ
'ecital tomorrow evening at Sis, at the
Church of the Covenant. in which he will
De assisted by Mr.. Anton Kaspar, violin
st. The recital is complimentary, and
he public is invited. An interesting pro-
,ramme will be rendered.
A highly interesting event will occur
lext Friday evening at Douglas Methodist
Episcopal Church, when Blind Ton, the
second. will furnish an entertainment
similar to that which his celebrated pre-.
iecessor was wont to offer. This new
musical prodigy is said to have been born
blind, and with phenomenal talent for
music. and the ability to reproduce any
selection which anyone may play for him
lie is said to be able to initiate railroad
ars, battles, cannon firing, drums, nfe
md bugle. in addition to which his apti-
ude for classic music stands pre-emi-
lent.
The last of the lecture recitals by the
fisses McReynolds and Koehle was given
t 1410 N Street last night, when the
ubject was Composers of, or Either In
uenced By. the French School, Mr..
zee Cox was the assisting soloist. The
rogramme included:
Chopin, mazurka, berceuse, vaIse:
'ounod, "Dio Possenti," from Faust"
iodard. "Canzonetta." from Concerto
Saint Saens, LIE Cygne.."
Vieniawski. ''Legende." mazurka; Liszt,
Gondoliera," ''venezia;" chant poron-
Use, '"The Maiden's WISH" Bizet .'Fore-
doris Song" from "Carmsn;" vieux-
emps, "Ballade ct Polonaise.'
The programme OF the three preceding
given during the past sea-
On have been devoted respectively to the
blowing subjects: Classic German
omposers.'' Modern German Compos-
rs," and Famous Scandinavian Compos-
rs"
Lovers of the mandolin will be interest,"
/ to know OF an unusual opportunity to
,arn the intricacies OF this popular in
.rument. The Boston School OF Music
as opened branch OF its institution IN
lis city under the direction OF Prof. A.
Holmes. VINO is SO we'll known in local
usical affairs