The Washington times., 1902-05-04

to be correct II Is a problem worthy M
/ consideration mat. in spite Of the al
vaneenent which the afts have aet,icvsa
in communion with the uudisputed pro.
gress Of science during the course OF a
| century. this work. which was first given
3. to the Seri.i in 1891, should still b.. with.
out q peer. -f -r-T
1t 9is true that the resources of IN.
orchestra have Increased and compossr,
still have great ideas. but the perfect re-
suit Is not Forthcoming. On hea-;,g M,
/ symptom one forgets the poverty OF re.
| Sources afforded By the orchestras OF that
\ time.
/ The 81 known movement OF the sv,n.
! phcny is he so-ralIsd Funeral March -
! the heighf of dignified solemnify aIts-.
! mating With theme OF serene bons
Beethoeens instinct was correct in Do.
! claring sirf music not for the -pornn AMI
/, glitter ef imperial splendor Rather js 4,
the lament for the man. in the simpIicttv
I OF mis- greatness. OF perhaps for the faIisn
hero. stripped of his tawdry trappinrs
! and with 1t. the pettiness OF guilty am
| bition. followed to the grave by the fev
faithful friends who loved him for him
SELF -s-, -i-y ---..-s s.,~ .
The soloisis at the coming concert will
be Mrs Webb Gardner, soprano: Mis-,
Minna Heinriehs. violinist: DR.. Auton
Gloetznar. pianist, and Mr.. Archibald
Olmstead -seeompanist- The program viii
be az foIio-.s: s
Overture. --uein sehr aus der Frern,ir,,
Aria With ver,,irc nsy,
rs - Mrs: Webb Gardner a 4
tOIesestra accompsniiueuf.)
sympironr. M. g (;roic11 IN T. sit Beesbovo,
Alirsto Con Brio. Marcia Funebrs 8
'ioiin sop jsonde tspriecio.. &C. Saint S,cn,
Miss Minra .-;ihririi-
Thee darces from Henry viIT-. Edward C;sr,,,,
sserris Danse. shepherds Dance, Torch Dance.
Songs, .u iGfl sra
SoHg ss t@sFe =. ..... Mrs Reach
..fes Fi,. 5r 5,df, 80 . --.--. s'iSTsnu
Ars Webb Gardner.
AragoHaise. '-trS TreadJrs'' nh,t
G as-t - = =
The press of other critics is giving oui,s
an amount OF space to the work OF for
mer WsShinsfon composer and musicals.
Mr.. III. cforsh lie lighter. who Is fast max.
ing a reputation as one OF the foremos,
composers IN America MIR. Leighter was
born in this city IN 1871 His musical tai-
ent was e'riy in evidence, between the
ages OF i've and nine. faithful and intslli-
gent study Of the voice. piaro. ana orxyr.
and under The guidance of his mother.
insured for him rapid advancsment in
various capacities At the age OF nine ha
entered, tbe-ehair, of the Incarnation
Church. WaSbingtos. as soprano soloist.
and two years later Old ST. Johns Church
in similar spacity.
AT the age OF fifteen he was appointed
orsanist Of 81. Johns Chapel (now st.
Michael and All Angels. During this
period he applied himself closely to the
study OF theory under Or. E. s. Kimball
and MIR. Henry Xander. and later at the
Trinity University. Toronto. under Dr.
Humphrey Anger. At the age OF sixteen
he begsn thorough course of study Of
the organ and organ construction Under
the guidance OF his friend and teacher.
Or. George Walter, OF whose genius and
profound knowledge he ever delights to
testify lie ofIiciated in the capacity Of
organist and choir director simultaneous
ly at two churches: Epiphany, Washing
tons largest Episcopal Church. aud the
Jewish Synagogue. holding these posi-
lions until his twenty fifth year. when
falling health compelled him to relin-
luish all work.
Through his fathers family Mr. Leigh
Ter is Of German and French descent.
through his mother English. From the
English Family comes his versatile musi-
al abflitv Members Of IL have been
'romineut musicians in several genera
ions. He iIherits striking characteris-
iss from his uncle. the late Mr. George
OF England. who was pupil
" Sir Gsar q. Best.
Mr.. t1nnsh-Leishter's published works
mrily demonstrate his thorough mastery
# the art of music He has also COM
rrenced work on a comic opera. the clever
ibretto OF which Is by Myron V. Freese.
lis coilaborstor in many of his latest
oEgs. Arguing from the merits ami
opulsriiy Of these songs. the opera
hould prove an immense success.
The choir OF St. Marks Pro-Cathedral
III give iLS annual concert 70 lJS lTleuuS
'uesday evening. in Naval Lodge Hall.
apitoi Hfl! very attractive program
as been arranged. and will inciude Sui
vans Lost Chord" De Eoysn's ''Mer-
2 Miller and "The soldiers Chorus
rom .-Fsust These numbers will be
ing by the Parish choir of forty-fiye men
nd hoys- There will also be two-part
lee for sopranos and altos, and a male
horus. The st. Katharine choir. COM
osed of twenty young ladies'. who are in
onstant -r- ming. viii sing two num-
srs.
Miss Amy Simonds will read. and the
Hoist OF fhe evening Will be mrs. Wilson
ountford Young. most talented So
'ano, we'll known in musical circles.
Mr.. Ernest n. Winchester will be in
large aud play the aocompa nipents.
The wives OF the vestrymen will aci
! patreaessss aud ehsperon the dane,
hich will follow the program.