The Washington times., 1902-03-02

| last week on record as the banner week
of the musical season, but there are more
and equally artistic recitals in prospect,
and Washington has still much to antici-
pate in the music line.
Paderewski's concert was notable for
many reasons. Aside from its artistic
merit, the occasion served to bring with
in the Columbia Theatre an audience such
as is rarely seen in the coy little play
house. To the skeptic who had never
heard the noted pianist and who went to
his recent recital just to see if he really
were as great as the papers and music
enthusiasts would have him, Paderewski
was a revelation.
In addition to his marvellous tone and
brilliant technique, his manipulation OF
the pedals called forth the most profound
admiration. Other piansts may rival the
Pole in some things. but in pedal work he
is in class all by himself the mysteries
of which it has not been given to others
to know
For the delightful programme Friday
afternoon by two prominent stars of the
Grau forces-Mme. Schumann- Heink and
is indebted to the earnest efforts of Miss
Katie v. Wilson, the well-known vocal
teacher. who first came into prominence
in this line through her presentation OF
Nine. Nordica several weeks ago at the
National Theatre.
Miss Wilson was the first woman In
Washington to undertake the responsible
ity of bringing prominent artists from
New York, and she has proved herself
thoroughly capable to attend to the bust
ness end of such ventures.
Three Artists in Concert.
An announcement which should prove
of unusual interest to music lovers was
made during the week regarding she
forthcoming engagement here on April 1
of Josef Hoffman, Jean Gerady, and Fritz
Kreisier. in joint recital at the Column
bia Theatre. Hoffman has been heard in
Washington once this season, and has
legion of admirers here. not only by rea-
son Of his art, but because he has devel-
oped from the boy phenomenon into the
matured artist, whose work is ever a
delight. Gerady is accounted one of the
greatest 'cellists in the world. and his
appearance will be eagerly awaited by
the local public.
Fritz Kreisler, the pianist, has never
been heard in Washington, but in other
cities of the United States and throughout
the capitals of Europe he has an envia
BILE reputation as a pianist OF great note.
The fact that these three eminent artists
will come to Washington for a joint re-
cital is one which the public will appre
ciate, undoubtedly, for any one of them
presented singly would be likely to at
tract large portion of the Washington
music-Iovers, and a concert by all three
should prove an exceptional treat
Pittsburg Orchestra Concert.
The second concert OF the season by the
Pittsburg Orchestra will be given We'd
nesday afternoon at the Columbia The
atre, when the soloists will be Miss Julie
Geyer. pianist, and Mr.. Henry Merck,
'cellist. The concerts by this popular or
ganization have been among the musical
treats of every season and are the result
Of the efforts of Mr.. Percy Foster. who
brings the orchestra here for several re-
citals each winter. Miss Geyer. the
young pianist, is said to have scored
many successes through her appearances
with the Pittsburg Orchestra and other
organizations, and the press notices from
other cities speak in highest terms of her
firm touch, musicianly conception of the
great masters, and OF her wonderful dex-
terity.
The sale of seats for the coming Pitts |
burg concert has been unusually large, |
and it is expected that the players, I'M |
der the able direction Of Victor Herbert, |
will repeat tn successes which they have |
achieved in this city. The programme will |
be as follows:
Symphony No. Z, in A major, Beethoven; |
POGO sostenuto: Vivace; allegretto. presto. |
allegro con brio. Concerto for piano and |
orchestra in B fiat minor, op. %, Tschai- |
kowsky; allegro non troppo motto ma
estoso, andante semplice, allegro con
fuoco. First time in Washington Two |
movements from suite, Woodland Fan
cies," op. "a, Herbert; Twilight, Autumn |
Frolics. Serenade No. 8, in D minor (for |
string orchestral, Volkmann; cello solo
by Mr.. Henry Merck. Rhapsody. No. 3.
List.
Musicale for the Blind.
The weekly musicale in the reading
room for the blind last Wednesday was
offered by Miss Amy Law. soprano. and
Mr.. Robert Stearns, violinist, both of
whom are we'll known in local musical !
circles. Miss Law charmed everybody by
her thoroughly delightful rendering of
several songs, and Mr.. Stearns, as usual,
captivated the audience in his violin
numbers. The accompanies of the af-
ternoon were Mrs. Frank Byram and
Signor Carrosi, both of whom distiu-
guished themselves In their support of
he solists.
Mrs. Clara Baker Smith, directress of
The choir at Immaculate Conception. !
has been quite i'll with a protracted case
Of grippe. Mrs. Smith is now recovering,
and is able to attend to her choir du-
les.
Coming Musicale at st. Patrick's-
The choir of st. Patrick's Church is ac
lively rehearsing. under the direction of
he organist, Mr.. Armand Gumprecht, for
three important events in the near future
Easter Sunday the choir will render the
mass by Poniatowski, its first rendition
in this city. An orchestra of sixteen
pieces will accompany the choir. The
patronal feast day of the church. the
18th of March. will be observed with spe-
,iai services and an elaborate musical
including GounOd's ST. Ce-
,iIia's mass, and on Palm Sunday Ros-
sini's complete 'Stabat Mater" will be
sung with orchestral accompaniment.
Mr.. George Lawrence will give pu-
,ils' recital Friday evening. March 10, at
lis studio on Tenth Street, and among
hose who will participate will be Miss
Nary Mackenzie Byrne. the Misses
Faulkner. the Misses Cunningham, Miss