The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-07
WITH MUSICIANS
AND MUSICAL PEOPLE.


1t is a matter of great pride
that others cities in the South
should be drawing on Savannah for
their musical attractions OF 4 high
class. During the past week a number
OF those more prominently identified
with the musical matters of this city
have been in Brunswick where a con-
cert was given with great success. Mrs.
s. T. Smith. Mrs NJ Ed. Wilson. Miss
Eleanor Allan and Mrs. John Hopkins,
among the best singers here, were on
the programme. and Miss Addie May
Gibson, a young pianist with a bril-
liant career before her, was also heard
in Brunswick for the first time. The
many cities in the ghborhood of Sa-
vannah, are rapidly learning that the
musical center of the South is now
firmly established here, and as the
years go on it will become more and
more recognized that from an artistic
and intelligent musical standpoint Sa
vannah is to the South what New York
is to the North and East, and Chicago
is to the West. On no other Southern
city could Savannah draw for singers
or instrumentalsts who could excel the
talent that is here. and it can
be safely stated that no other city in
the South to-day has the musical tall
ent and musical people of an equal
ability as is to be found here. Already
during this past season have cities in
North Carolina, South Carolina and
Florida drawn on Savannah for their
musical entertainment, as well as 9TH
er cities in this state, and as the sea-
sons follow each other the circle COM
prising cities which will draw on our.
talent will be greatly enlarged.
The eighth annual recital of the
piano pupils of Mrs. George Schley on
last Friday evening showed results in
the work of many of the young per-
formers Of which she may we'll feel
proud. With the amount of talent ex-
hibited there can be no doubt but that
with a continuation of the diligent and
thorough study that it is evident mem
bers Of those who were on the pro-
gramme have been giving to their mu-
sic, in the course of a very few years
they will occupy positions in the first
rank of the pianists of Savannah. A
number which attracted a great deal
of attention was that of little Mamie
Hardee. a tot of but years of age,
whose lingering was as easy and light
as might have been expected from
far more advanced pupil. Miss Gladys
Girardeau displayed a marked talent
playing with a clear, firm touch, full
of mellow vibration, and with good
technique The performance of little
Miss Harvie Hull, barely past IL years
of age, was remarkable. She played
entirely from memory the Beethoven
Sonata, op. 26, emitting only the rondo
movement, and displayed a remarkable
comprehension of the work for one of
her years. In fact, the Interpretation
with which she played it would have
done credit to many pianists of far
maturer years. She performs with per-
feet composure, ease of manner, good
technique accurate execution and a re-
markedly clear, crisp, strong tone. 1t
can well night be said that the child
is a genius. And this number was
not, what by some might rightfully be
supposed a show one prepared espe-
cally for this occasion. The young
pianist already has a repertoire of
above fifty pieces, and she displays an
unusual ability as a reader There can
be no doubt of the position which she
will take in musical circles here as
she grows older and there will from
now on be many who will watch her
progress with interest.
Though the rehearsals of the Music
Club orchestra under the conductor
ship of Mr. A. c. Meyer have been dis
continued for the summer, when they
commence again in the fall the ranks
of the performers will be greatly aug
mented. II is rumored that Mr.. !. Leon,
one of the prominent violinists of the
city, will take part in it's work for
next season as we'll as Mr.. F. Hubner
another Violinist of note here. who will
possibly play the cello. Mr.. John
Wiegand. Jr., may also assist with the
cello, and Mr.. John Wiegand Sr., may
play the viola. 1t is also reported that
Mr.. Scott Cameron, conductor of the
First Regiment Band will also give his
assistance as well as several of the
members of his band. During the past
season Mr.. Harry RasLin, one of the
best solo violinists that Savannah has
known, has been unable to assist in
its work but he expects to be able to
work with it next season. Should these
rumors be true, and they come with
good authority, Savannah will next
season have an orchestra which will
nv NC VQudleQ sOutn OF BaltlmOre.
These performers whose names have
been mentioned as intending assisting
in that work, could not do a better
thing for this community and in DAYS
to come their names will go down in
the musical history of the south as the
pioneers and builders of an orchestra
of fame just as have the names of
those who labored earnestly and faith
fully in the early days of the Boston
FAhnyaxy "
monte orchestras. Mr.. Meyer has laid
the foundation, and by the results
which he has accomplished during the
past season, it has been demonstrated
what he can accomplish with the prop
or aid and support Every person who
can play an instrument we'll in an or
chestra such as it is possible to have
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