The Washington times., 1902-12-28


dated Chicago. in which he pays the
highest tribute to Mr.. De Koven, by call
ing him the ablest American conductor
on classic music. The good feeling that
prevails among the promoters Of the
symphony orchestra. more particularly
the guarantors. is shown by the fact that
one OF the latter during the past week.
treated the entire orchestra TO a holiday
feast, which took place Friday afternoon.
Under the prevailing conditions the or
chestra is in shape to realize every artis-
tic expectation centered in its perform
ances
The Choral Society will give its six
toenth performance OF the Messiah
Tuesday evening. at the congregational
Church. Tenth and C Streets northwest.
At each recurrent Christmas season au-
diences assemble in Boston New York,
Washington, and other cities to hear the
familiar sounds Of this great work.
which age seems 10 make more attrac-
tive and acquaintance more delightful.
Change is introduced from year TO year
by new voices in the solo parts. Mrs
De Moss. the soprano. and Mrs. Dorothy
Pollock the contralto. are strangers
here. the former already we'll known
through participation in the Cincinnati
Festivals. the Bach Festival. at Bethle-
hem. and the concerts Of the New York
Oratorio Society. the latter. as yet with
out wide fame. but destined through the
possession OF a rich voice and a fine
method to a future Of distinction. The
men. Nicholas Dainty, tenor, and
Ericsson Bushnell. bass. are old favor
ties in Washington. and their return is
pleasantly anticipated.
The current week viii be a quiet one
in local musical circles. as the holiday
season is always void Of musical enter
tainment There are no announcements
for Jhis week except in the matter Of
choir programs Many Of the churches
will repeat their Christmas programs
today, while some will reserve them for
New Year Day. The latter course will
probably be that Of most Of the Roman
Catholic churches in Washington.
"A specially prepared program OF music
will be offered today at the Sixteenth
Street Baptist Church under the direc-
tion Of the organist. Percy Foster An
! extra chorus Of mixed voices has been
| engaged 70 assist the quartet composed
Of Miss Damon. soprano; Miss salome
Wyngate. contralto; Mr. Poston, tenor,
and Mr.. Luebkert, bass.
The services at St. PsuTs English Lu-
theran Church. Eleventh and II Streets
northwest. viii be appropriately observ-
( ed today by special music under the d.
rectlon OF William J. Palmer. This viii
/ include Alexander's There Were shep-
/ herds" the festival chorus, "Exulta
Zicn." by Hammered and shelley's
Chime, Ye Bells Of Heaven" In he
evening the Sabbath school will present
/ the Christmas cautata The Star Of
I Promise" into which will be interpreted
Bcrthold Tours sing. o Heavens"
AdolpE adams 20. Holy Night" aud
the Gloria in Excelsis." from Gounoa's
mass 10 at Cecilia.
/ Miss HALEY. who IS now the soprano
soloist al the Church Of the Epiphany
viii resign from that position February
Il to accept a similar one in the choir
Of Calvary Baptist Church. Miss HALEY
/ IS a pupil Of Mrs II. "A. Mills. and IS one
Of the most experienced and popular
! singers In Washington. Her voice IS
full, musical dramatic soprano. and she
sings with all the fervor and intelligence
Of an artist Her interpr, alton Of the
| soprano score in Liza Lehmanns set
ting TO Omar Khayyam's "Rubiyat.
given at the Columbia Theater last win
/ ter. Is suu remembered as one Of the
most delightful features CT that recital
4 The local public need have no
/ fear that they are not tc hear some
good music within a short time. for with
I the beginning Of the new year. recltals
will be the order Of the day. Creatore is
I booked for a concert at the National
Theater Sunday evening January 4. whe--
| ne and his orchestra. viii be assisted by
Nine. Barili. who IS said 10 be q beau
tifuI woman and an excellent singer
Her voice is a soprano Of high range and
. pleasing lyric quality The most inter
estlng feature OF these concerts IS the
/ personality OF the conductor. He is an
/ Italian Of high artistic temperament and
/ throws such energy into his work that
! his gestures and agile manuerisms never
fail to rivet the attention OF his audi
ences Creatore has challenged the
ability OF many Of the prominent writer's
and cartoonists Of America whose CON-
| bined efforts, even, seem TO fol IN ade-
/ quately expressing his peculiar conduct
/ The program he has arranged for HIS
| Washington concert Is TO include the
march and overture OF "Tannhauser." ="
/ paderewski's "Minuet," Liszts Hun
garian Rhapsodie, No. g." the overture
20 Tampa and Creatore's march. "The
/ American Navy" The sale OF saats for