The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-03-30
RECEPTION FOR
MRS. CARL BUSCH
Great Pianist Entertained at
Home of Mrs. Block.
REVIEW OF HER RECITAL
Other Events in the Social
World of Wichita.
REVIEW OF HER RECITAL

On Tuesday afternoon the society ladies
OF Wichita honored Mrs Carl Busch of
Kansas City. with reception at the
/ home of Mrs. J. H. Black, s21 North To-
/ peka. Mrs. Busch was the piano soloist
at the Symphony orchestra concert last
Tuesday evening. In spite of the disa-
greeable weather about forty ladies were
il attendance.
American Beauty roses decorated the
rarlor, Golden Gate roses were in the
brary and bridesmaids roses IN the
dining room. Mrs. Finlay Ross, Mrs.
L w. Clapp. Mrs. o. A Reach. Mrs.
Walter Pond, Mrs. Charles Brooks, and
Mrs. c. Z. Potts assisted Mrs Black in
receiving the guests, and Mrs. Charles
Knorr presided at the frappe bowl Mrs.
Busch is q lady of charming personality,
and it was greatly regretted that so few
were able to attend the reception and
meet her.
Il was rather hard to eHeve that the
unassuming lady who came quietly upon
the stage after the second orchestral num-
er on Tuesday evening, was the distin-
guished pianiste, Mrs. Carl Busch, with
great iternational reputation behind
her. This freedom from all affectation
also characterized her movements at the
nified. The initial number, Chopin BAL
lade,' was given the dramatic recital
that the great Polish composer demands.
yet with q fine regard for sonorous and
well colored results. While individual
feeling and cultivation must always large
" determine ones appreciation Of mu-
steal performance, yet there are some
compositions which express that universal
feeling that appeals to all alike. LISTS
Dream of Love" is full of that common
human sentiment which is instinctively
understood by old and young.
Miss Busch's playing of this little TO
nance was eloquently beautiful. Her
purity of tone and absolutely hawless
technique with the poetical and dignified
Interpretation, made it lovely work of
art.
erhaps it was all the more interesting
and enjoyable in that Madame Bloomfield
Zeisler had so recently played the same
composition in Wichita. One may COM
pare the work of two artists and value
al the more the individuality of each.
The MosZlIowski number was played
with wonderful lightness and gayety,
and in such time that the notes seemed
to ripple from the fingers of the pianiste.
An encore number from Chopin con-
cluded the brief piano recital which had
grown in enjoyable interest with each
succeeding number Mrs. Buschs tech
njque is so superb that the greatest diff
culties are overcome with ease and grace.
Her art is fine and rare and distinctive
The violin recitals have been unfortu-
nate in the weather, but the attractive
ness of the programs have fully repaid
the music-lovers who have braved the
discomforts of rain and snow.
On Saturday afternoon Mrs. c. H
Brooks opened her charming and hospit-
hi
ence for the fourth musical in the course.
The programs have been growing in en-
joyment and interest, and that of yester- |
day was pronounced, so far as the violin |
music is concerned, the most entirely de- |
tghtful of those given. And this in spite !
Of its strictly classical numbers.
The Busch group consisted Of that su- |
perb work the chacoune. without piano |
accompaniment, and the always welcome |
air on the G. string. The tone was Won
derfully pure and mellow, producing
fine, sweet cello quality. The Media
ton on first Prelude concluded the Busch |
numbers, and proved TO be an old favorite !
generally known as the Ava Maria.
SaraSate was represented in Spanish !
Rhapsodie' Biahms' in a characteristic !
Hungarian Farce and a very beautiful |
arrangement of Rubenstein's Romance"
was played
Mr.. Staples played with unusual charm
and brilliancy, and justified again all that
has been said in praise of his work.
Miss May Clark sang a dainty group OF |
modern songs, with much grace and good |
taste. Miss Clark possesses a sweet, |
pure soprano voice Of fine quality and has |
had the unusual opportunity of studying !
under the great Frederick Walker one |
o. Londons most famous teachers.
Mrs. S. W. Shattuck's selection, "a |
Day in Spring" suited to perfection all |
the tones of her voice, and the audience |
greatly enjoyed the rich, mellow tones Of |
her beautiful voice.
Miss Mary Findley. the accompanies, is |
a gifted young student. whose reading IS |
always enjoyable. Her playing was forci- !
bic and sympathetic, and her friends hope |
large things for the future for her.
1t is expected that the next recital viii /
be given on the evening Of April 21st. and 1
VIII be open to the public.
MRS. SELLERS ENTERTAINS.
George II. Thomas Sewing Union" were
very pleasantly entertained a the home
OF Mrs. Sellers and mother. Mrs Ewing
1915 South Topeka avenue. on last Thurs