Omaha daily bee., 1902-03-09

one OF those dead but sceptered mon
archs'' In the musical world who still
rule us from their ,urns.s ,Beethoven's con-
cepttOns demand more than skilful render
ing. The classic beauty of his style, his
truthfulnees, his freedom from diffuseness,
the beauty Of HE tone coloring and his in
exhaustible fertility of resource, would
have signihed little to the merely clever
executant unless along with a perfect
rendering went a deep and sympathetic
comprehension of the ideas which they con-
vey. Certainly Kubelik disclosed the beau
ties Of Beethoven's charming composition
with romantic tenderness Of treatment, but
one could not avoid feeling that something
was lacking in the harmonious message OF
the great composer.
Probably Kubelik found room for a more
congeniaI endeavor In his Interpretation Of
Dvorak's beautiful work. Dvorak is one
Of the greatest composers of Bohemia and
Incorporates In his many notable compost
lions themes from the folk songs, with
which Kubelik is doubtless familiar, and
which probably stirred in him a deeper
feeling. = /"
tn forcefulness and freshness Of
Dvorak's competitions came primarily from
his use Of dialects and idioms derived from
the folk music of the Czechs. Rhythmic
energy and harmonic daring are character
istics of his music. which Is always melo-
dious, original and beautiful. The natural
meas of these folk songs is the secret OF
their charm. Kubelik disclosed deeper evil
dences Of the impulses Of his character In
giving expression to ideas closely asso-
ciated with his development and training
and with fond memories OF his native land.
Kubelik's Interpretation awakened SYM
| pathetic appreciation.
Having satisfied his audience on the score
Of execution. these two numbers impaired
increased charm to his renderings by his
admirable control OF tone. his gentle and
almost. timid expression Of passion. Re-
called by applause that was spontaneous
and continued he gracefully rendered
Wiemaroski's delicate Souvenir dc Kos
con-"
The hope for q deeper display Of feeling
was excited by the next number, the i'm
mortal reverte Of Schumann "TraumeFie"
IL a favorite composition the world over.
Probably in all music there Is no work
simpler IN It's notation and which admits
Of such variety Of treatment. Tennyson's
famous linesi
In looking DER the happy autumn nelds
And thinking OF the days that are no more
ARE full OF suggestion Of the deeper feel
ings aroused by a sympathetic rendering
Of Schumann's dreamy conception. Possibly
Kubslik's capacity for interpreting the
deeper sentiments OF the soul could not
have been subjected. to a more familiar
test. Excepting his delicate incubation
and quiet c~oloring. his exquisite smooth
ness OF tone. the rendering OF this deeply
afrectin composition was comparatively
Commonplace. L Ronde des Lutins'' CBas-
Eini). the second OF this double number, wal
In lively contrast with Its predecessor. and
again Kubelik's splendid mastery OF tech
niqus displayed itself.
Kubelik pleased his wi people i'm
mensely by playing the national hymn o.
BohemiA and the song. full of pathos ant
sweet melody, where Is Ny Home. which
In charming appreciation Of his reception
he unexpectedly presented after the reg
ular program was concluded.
Miss Jessie Shay won deserved appiaus,
by her piano solos. the rendering Of LisEt'i
celebrated "Rhapsodie Hongroise No. IL
being especially pleasing.