Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-03-06
ADJUSTMENTS.

THE PITTSBURQ ORCHESTRAL
typical program was rendered yester-
day afternoon by the Pittsburg Symphony
Orchestra upon its final appearance Of the
season in Washington. There was Beeth-
oven symphony, a Tschaikowsky concerto,
Vokman serenade and a List rhapsody.
Intermingled with these were two move
ments from Woodland Fancies." suite
by Victor Herbert, the conductor Of the
orchestra Aside from being typical, the
program was arranged artisticaly, and was
rendered In a manner that won new laurels
for the symphony organization which had
already created such favorable impression
in this city. The feature of the afternoon
was the playing of Miss Julie Geyer, the
solo pianist, a pupil of JoSeffy. Miss. Geyer's
picture was on the program cover. but no
one seemed to recognize it. Her name.
placed after the Tschaikowsky concerto for
piano and orchestra in b fiat minor, opus
%, did not convey a great deal of meaning
to q Washington auu.ence. When Miss
Geyer appeared upon the stage the audience
applauded vigorously, however, evidently in
tent upon expressing it's approval of the
handsome young woman who made bold to
essay such difficult composition as that
into which she about to plunge. 1t
seemed that Miss Geyer was very nervous
indeed Several members of the orchestra
had to be displaced to make room for her
chair. Still things did not seem to go right.
The preparations consumed several minutes
and bore the characteristic marks of an
amateur performance. Finally the audience
could not restrain its mirth and litter Of
laughter was heard over the house. These
facts are mentioned to show that the young
pianist began under something of a handi-
cap. when the orchestra struck the first
strain Of the concerto, however, and Miss
Geyer placed her hands upon the piano,
there was a hush and through the first
movement, which is very long, there was
rapt attention. Miss Geyer played with the
confidence, the technique the brilliance of
or of instrument
her work there was also a wealth Of youth
full enthusiasm and grace Of manner that
added much to her performance. The first
movement was a triumph. The two that
followed but reiterated the ability of the
pianist, and at the conclusion Of the selec-
ton she was accorded an ovation that is
seldom bestowed upon young artist by
critical Washington audience. Miss Geyer
bowed graciously time and time again. The
men in the orchestra Joined the audience
in the hearty handclapping, and it was evil
dent that nothing short of an encore would
satisfy the newly-made but stanch admirers
of the Young woman. AS a compliment to
the master under whom she studied, Miss
Geyer played a Joseffy composition
There were other treats on the pro-
gram, and the concert, which lasted un-
til past $50 o'clock, proved a delight to
music lovers from beginning to end. The
first number. Beethoven's seventh sympho-
nv in A major with four movements, was
rendered by the orchestra with that skill
and intelligence which has won for 1t and its
conductor their present reputation The two
movements from, Mr. Herberts suite also
proved delightful. They were arranged for
contrast, one being Twilight" and the
other Autumn Froiics," thus displaying
the range of the conductors talent as a
composer. The Volkman serenade No. 3 in
D minor was played by the orchestra. with
cello solo by Mr. Henry Merck The latter
displayed a delicate and able appreciation
of his instrument. and complete ability to
handle it, The Iiszt rhapsody brought the
program to q close. e