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were able to do in the absence Of either a
suitable hall for the performances or an or
chestra for accompanying the work Of the
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were able to do in the absence Of either a
suitable hall for the performances or an or
chestra for accompanying the work Of the
society.
The following from the Fort Worth CTex)
Telegram Of January %. 1908. indicates that
a Washington pianist Is winning fresh
laurels: angelo Fronan. pianist and ac-
companist, fulfilled every promise that he
would please. His triumphs were but little
less than those Of Mile. de Lussan. Mr.
Fronani played a posthumous nocturne by
Chopin with such beauty that for full half
minute. while he executed the last delicate
notes, with exquisite beauty of touch and
expression. the audience sat so quietly the
ticking Of the tabernacle's clock could be
heard more distinctly than anything In the
room Mr.. Fronani graciously responded to
two encores, and by his work Of the entire
evening did much toward the artistic sue
cess of the recital"
Mr.. B. Frank Gebest gave the second OF
his monthly pupils recitals at his studio.
1927 18th street northwest, last Saturday
afternoon. The rooms were well filled with
pupils, and the occasion proved to be both
interesting and instructive. Following is
Moszkowski; Misses Marie Father and
Bloom Eggerman; valse, in E minor,
Chopin, Mrs. Amy May Gray; "Spinnlied."
Ellmenreich, Master Norman Binsted; LA
Sonata, Diabelli, Misses Mabel Sargent and
Leila Hodgkin; Spinning Wheel Schmoll,
Miss Julia Miller; Good Night" Nevin.
Miss Elfrida Smith; Pas des Amphorss,"
Chaminade, Miss Marie Father; 1.-THE Con-
doliers," Nevin, Miss Olive Keys; Simple
Aveu." Thorne. Miss Bertha Reynolds; ITO
Spring." Grieg, Miss Louise Campbell: Inn
promptu in minor. Schubert. Miss Julia
Miss Clarine McCarty: "Kammenoi Os-
trow," Rubinstein, Miss Vivian Church;
Military Polonaise, Chopin. Miss Freda
Egbert.
Mrs, Routt-Johnson gave a charming
piano recital at the Phelffer ware rooms
ing large audience despite the rain. BY
special request Prof. Jasper Dean McFall.
who assisted, sang a group Of popular
English songs. and was forced to respond
well played. and the pupils, as well as Mrs.
Johnson, were heartily congratulated.
Those participating in the program were
Misses Roberta Braddock, Roberta Amies
Lillian Lone, Edith Northrup, Adrienne
Alloire. Gladys Strong. Ethel Sunny, Fife
Wolverton and Miss Speare.
Edward Mcdowell. the pianist, will give
Theater March 6. 1t has been some years
since this performer and composer has been
heard here, and as he is considered by
many the best product OF this country.
both so far as his written works are
concerned and as an interpreter on the
piano, his coming now has excited great in
terest in the musical community.
st. Paurs Episcopal choir will sing Sir
John Stainer's 1.-THE Crucifixion' the last
Sunday night in March, and on Good Fri
day. The chorus for this work will num-
Der seyenty-f1ye selected voices, with the
choir also has in preparation a beautiful
program Of Easter music A fine new COM
munion service by E. II. Thorne, published
by Noyello. and written along the tradi-
Etv1nv t.A -kw-1A ~ g.