The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-11-19
BRILLIANT PROGRAMME.
Was Rendered Last Night by Phila-
delphia Symphony Orchestra.

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delphia symphony Orchestra.
| The concert given by the Philadelphia
symphony orchestra at the Lyceun
last evening, was fully UP to the STAN
dard set by that admirable organiza-
ton last year, although the circum-
stances were little more propitious
last evening, the spirit imbued into
| their work by the men themselves was
not a bit more vigorous or more re-
| freshing, for such spirit we have never
| seen hereabouts, and such spirit is sure
to win success even under the most
| depressing circumstances.
OF the work Of the orchestra last
evening many kind things might be
said. Excepting the former concert
given by this same indomitable band
last season, we have never had the
pleasure OF hearing such an orchestra,
such an exquisite balance of parts,
such magnificent spirit. such smooth.
ness and such careful regard for the
dynamic expression. They played with
understanding and at times, especially
In the string section, with a brilliant
virtuosity that was dazzling The pro-
grainme. while somewhat ethical for
Scranton audience was taken in the alb.
stract and as q whole full of beautie,
and highly interesting.
The Drorak symphony was given its
first reading In Scranton, and we APP
precate Mr.. Scheels courage in intro
ducing to us novelty. The symphony
was composed by Drorak shortly after
his arrival in America, and is builded
on negro and Indian melodies. in a
highly interesting way. The character
IN the first movement at once strikes
one as unique. The recurring negro
and yankee rythme in this movement
suggests the prmeval forest in the
strings and reeds. while the treatment
of the bassi forms a background of
unrest. of suspicion. Of future trans
formation. The harmonies and general
treatment in this movement are very
novel. full of warmth of color
III the second movement beautiful
dirge effect is sustained by the solo
English horn accompanied by muted
strings interrupted by oboe and flute
in a beautiful decresendo to the climax.
1t is a peaceful tone picture of simple
Indian life This number was treated
with sympathetic delfcacy and was
the best played number of the
evening. The third movement was
by peculiar rythme, and
good work by an octette Of reeds and |
fine tone quality from the trumpet |
This movement taxed the ensemble |
work Of the orchestra. The finale was |
given with spirit and the fire and vigor |
Of youth-Mr. Scheel evidently believes |
in the spirit of youth, his men are |
mostly young-that was splendid. This |
movement suggests the military In
and brought out notably good
work from the violas 'celi and bass.
The climax was we'll done.
The GOldnark Scherzo is full of uni
lne color effects. The flutes and
,larionets stood out prominently in this
number, while the 'celli were serenely
This is a we'll scored COM
position, dainty and beautiful and was
performed in highly creditaple way.
AS is usual with Saint-Saens this
opus 39-Phaeton-is treated unusually.
There was some beautiful colorng in
me climax by the strings. some novel
a fine brass quartette and
IN interesting harp part. There were
some humping, roaring, crashing
that were vast in effect.
The Fingal Cave overture was given
spirited reading by Mr.. Scheel and
he shading and general nuances were
llcely brought out.
Inc usual enccreS We're given,
nd included Mendelssohn's SPINNING
song ASA Dance" from the peer
iynt' suite. and the second Hungarian
Dance, by Brahms.
The piano number selected by Mr..
panuth has been heard here before
nder less favorable conditions, and, II
safe to say that a comparison would
ot do justice to Mr.. Spanuth's per-
ormance. which was very musicianly,
road and dignified. Mr.. Spanuth gave
highly creditable reading of this
reat concerto; his technique Is ample
nd his climaxes We're marked by clear ,
'ork, full of feeling and depth. Sin
ere humanity was infused into the ,
hrasing and the poignant qualities of
rief. despair, joy, We're given a manly
endition. Mr.. Spanuth came among
s unheralded, but he will live in our
lemories for many days. Inadequate
ahearsing was evidenced in the ac- s
although Mr.. Scheel
orked hard, His encore was from
hopin.
Mr.. Scheel merits the gratitude of
very musician in Scranton, and every
ell wisher the city has. His work [
as been of very high character, very y
'tisfying but unfortunately. owing to +
nexplainable circumstances, the at {
'ndance was very meagrc. We trust
lat every man in the orchestra, from
le conductor himself to the youngest t
'tist in the orchestra, will continue t
le good work inaugurated in this +
ty. The orchestra is the highest form
musical instruction, but in Scranton,
; in other cities, it takes time to ac- '
laint the people of the importance ;
nd the high educational value of a J
ries of concerts OF the high charac-
l. that the Philadelphia orchestra !
'omises to give us. !
Frank j. O'Hara. ]
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