Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-05
M USICAL MENTION

The Choral Society has for number of
years had the support Of the leading mu-
scans of the city to the extent of their
rendering service as a musical advisory
committee. The presence on the pro-
grams of the Choral Society of the names
of Drs. Caulfield, Bischoff and Walter, and
Messrs. Rakemann, Xander and Lawrence
indicates the friendly feeling of all musical
circles toward the society.
In view of the remarkable work of the
Washington Symphony Orchestra and of
the very kindly interest expressed on many
occasions by it's conductor Mr.. Reginald
De koven. in the work of the Choral So
ciety, Mr.. De Koven was, at the last meet
ing of the board of managers of the socie-
ty, elected a member of the musical advi-
sorry committee and in a recent note to the
president OF the society has accepted the
election in his usually graceful manner,
acknowledging the courtesy and expressing
his hope for the success of the Choral So
ciety in its work. 1t is to be hoped that
cooperation may some day be arranged
between the orchestra and the society in
the presentation of some of the great mod
ern choral works which the absence of an
orchestra has hitherto forbidden.
Pietro Mascagni, whose name became ia
nous through his composition, "CavaIleria
RuStiCana,' is positively coming to Ameri-
ca, cable received from Florence Italy
stating that he has signed contracts where
by he will come to America to conduct his
own operas--Cavalleria RuSticana" Iris
AMIGO Fritz" and others The organization
will comprise besides Mr.. Mascagni a large
and complete orchestra, quota of the
worlds greatest solo singers, and full
chorus, numbering in all 100 people. The
orchestra and solosts will be brought from
the other side with Mr.. Mascagni while the
chorus will probably be secured in this
country.
The tour of Mr.. Mascagni will open at
the Metropolitan Opera House in October
The costumes and scenery will be brought
over from Europe.
The successful performances of Prof
Morris opera at Glen Echo yesterday show
the possibilities in the work and what might
be done with it by a company of exper-
fenced professionals. 1t is not unlikely that
the national capital may furnish an opera
that shall be heard In all the cities of the
country, and that cat Freedoms Gate"
may win both fame and money for it's
composer.
Theresa Carreno, the great woman pian-
list. has married her fifth husband. He is
a brother of the baritone Taglepictro, who
was Carreno's second husband.
go on his vacation until August 1t is prob
able he will then take Mrs MorselI to Bos-
ton to visit her relatives.
MI. Angelo frOnanl VIII leave the latter
part Of this month for a tour of the New
England coast. While away he will give
several piano recitals, which have already
been arranged for.
Miss Anita Cluss. the well-known harpist
of this city. left for Newt York on June 30
to be absent about three months. She will
fill occasional engagements during the sum-
mef, and will return to Washington in the
fall and will resume her position as harpist
at ST. Johns Church.
Emil Paur has. 1t is reported. made a con-
tract with Richard Strauss which will bring
that well-known conductor to this country
during the coming season.
I. J. Paderewski visited Spain during the
coronation ceremonies, and King Alfonso
XIII was present at one Of his concerts,
and afterward commanded him to appear
at the palace and give q private recital
This Paderewski did, and at its end Al
fonso presented him by his own hand with
the decoration of the Order Of Charles III,
which is the highest Spanish honor that
could be conferred upon q foreign civilian.
Mr.. William q. Green left on Wednes-
day with his band and orchestra for Green
brier White Sulphur Springs, w. Va, where
he will furnish the music for the sum-
mer season. A feature Of the season viii
be the Sunday evening orchestral concerts,
on the program Of each Of which win APP
pear syrVhony by one OF the old mas
tiers.