The Washington times., 1902-04-13
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO
WASHINGTON MUSIC LOVERS

Musically considered. the past week
was very bright one in that many en-
tcrtainments of a high order served TO
fill out the afternoons and evenings
Among the most important of these were
the recitals at the Willard Wednesday ana
Friday afternoons by Baron Won franKeh-
stein and Miss Morse, respectively Inc
concert Wednesday was devoted exclusive
ly to the original compositions OF Baron
Frankenstein. and were interpreted by a
corps of talented artists. Mrs. Morris
Black, contraito. repeated her former sue
cesses here, and Mr.. Wegener, tenor, VINO
has appeared several times in conJunc-
tion with the Boston symphony. complete
Iy captivated the audience by his artistic
Interpretation of a group or songs Inc
violnist. Mr. John SpaTgur, also con-
tributed to the success of the recital. and
Baron Frankenstein officiated at the piano
Miss Morses concert debut Friday al
ternoon was made before distinguished
audience. and her program was listen
ed to with rapt attention. Miss Morse
has a sweet, sympathetic voice, ana
sings with fine intelligence. Her inter-
pretation of several German lieder was
thoroughly artistic.
The current week promises to be even
more gay than last. Two important
events tonight ire scheduled at the Ma
tionaI Theatre and the Lafayette Square
Opera House. Josef Holman. Jean Ger
ardy, and Fritz Kreisler will give their
final concert OF the season in Washing
ton at the National, and Hafey's Band
will be heard at the latter playhouse in
benefit in aid of the employees Of the
Washington Traction and Electric Com
pany.
Tuesday evening the pupils OF DR.. Bis
choff viii give concert at the Congre-
gational Church, and George Grossmith
will appear at the New Willard. Miss Julie
Vallette will give song recital the same
evening at the Washington Club. and the
Kings Daughters societies have arranged
for a benefit performance Tuesday after
noon at the Columbia Theatre.
The rest of the week will be occupied
with other entertainments, and it seems
that the close of the musical year will
be far brighter than at any other season.
Tonight, at the National Theater, Josef
Holman, Jean Gerardy, and Fritz Krcis
Ter viii give a joint recital prior to clos
ing their present concert tour. These ar
lists met with such favor upon the occa-
sion of their recent appearance here that
their manager concluded to bring them
to Washington for another recital, and
by arrangement with the management OF
the National Theater they will present a
specially prepared program. The concert |
promises to be another interesting event /
on the seasons musical calendar mas |
much as three such celegrated musicians |
rarely appear Jointly, and the local pub |
lie, realizing the merit of the entertain
ment, has responded generously in the
past and has evidenced a disposition to
profit by the. opportunity held out to them
to hear frst-claSs music. The program
FOR tonight will include trio for violin,
cello, and piano, by Beethoven, and each
artist will be heard in a group of solo
numbers. This will be the last opportu-
lity which Washington music lovers will
nave to hear these three musicians this |
season, as their tour is almost completed
md they will soon sail for Europe.