The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1905-03-16
At St. Paul Theaters
Schubert Club at the Odeon

A programme of exceptional merit
was presented at the regular fort
nightly musicale OF the Schubert club
neld yesterday afternoon in the Odeon.
There was one disappointment The
Sinding concerto in d fat which was
to have been played by Miss Edna
Aenztus, with orchestral part by Mrs.
III. K. Curtis. because of the latter's
illness, was not presented. Mr.. Nell
son, the violinist, very kindly substi-
tuted. however. and the conclusion of
the programme was not less attractive
than originally planned. it was merely
different. Mrs. Robert E. Odds and
Miss Edith Mcmillan played a duo, the
Arensky suite Cop. 15), interpreting
most interestingly the romance, the
waltz and the polonaise. Clean phras-
ing and refreshing vigor of style are
qualities shared in common by these
two young pianists, who are among the
most promising inStrumentalists in the
active membership list of the club
Mrs. Edward r. Sanford Jr., who
sang a group of French songs, added
largely to the artistic value of the
programme. Her agreeable soprano
has been wisely cultivated, she sings
with dramatic expression and her
French is delight. Unlike most anna
tours. she is able to lose herself in the
mood of the composer. She sahg
therefore, the Latin songs with the
abandon they demand. Tschaikowsky's
"ToujourS a toi' revealed better than
the other songs the dramatic quality of
her voice and her gift of expression,
but d Hardelot's "Mignon" and Mai"
by Hahn, were equally well sung.
Miss Zenzius played Leschetizky's
Barcarolle" and infused into her in
depreciation Of it that elusive quality
which, for want of a better term. we
call atmosphere. Her interpretative
gift is developing with the result that
her reading of any composition seldom
lacks charm. The "BarcaroIle," almost
devoid of bravura fiourishes, but full
of sentiment. served admirably to DEM
onstrate the broadening of her must
cianship on the side of art.
MIS- e q. krieger maintained the
excellent standard of the programme
by her treatment of the group of songs
sne sang, "Minnedienst." Meyer-Hel-
mund; "Das Heidekind,' by Schaeffer,
ana Spring" by Hildach. Mrs. Krieg-
er invariably charms her audiences not
only by the excellent quality of her
voice, but by the unmistakable SINGER
lily which is the foundation of its cuI-
lure. She was in good voice Yesterday
and very happy in her choice of songs.
MI. Goldmark will lecture on ''Parsi-
1af to the members of. the Schubert
club Saturday afternoon at 8 o'clock
in the Odeon.
In recert interview In Boston
Heinrich Conried made the following
statement: 9
There has been one version OF Par
slfar presented here already and that
mas cut into the sale of SEATS feT. my
production. The public here scents TO
think that it has seen 'Parsifal.' and 7
claim that 1T has not. There are art
lists In my company who cost more
than all the other company put to-
gether.
out in Chicago they have seen this
early production of 'ParsifaF and have
bought out in advance $4,000 worth
or seats for my company's production.
NOW, isn't that ENCOURAGING"
These statements furnished proyoca-
uon enough to bring forth a reply and
challenge from Henry Savage, man.
ager and producer of '.Parsifal'' in
English at the Metropolitan the latter
half of next week.
Mr.. Savage admits that Mr. Conried
IS under greater expense for his art
lists. and that that is why he charges
$40. while Mr.. Savage charges SO for
the choice seats. But Mr.. Savage
claims for his production an excellence
In the ensemble. lighting effects and
chorus work, superior to the German
production.
In support OF this claim Mr.. Savage
oilers to wager Mr.. Conried $4,000. d.
vided as follows-$2,0 900 each that the
American female and male choruses
are better than the German chorus;
S2.Oe0 that the six solo flower maidens
or his "Parsifar' are superior to the
similar aggregation in the German
'Parsifal," and $4,000 that his general
ensemble. lighting effects and scenic
production are better. The decision. if
rn ha do.
three musicians-one to be selected by
Mr.. Conried, one by Mr.. Savage and the
third by the first two. The test may be
made in Milwaukee on Sunday or Mon
day, March IS and q, and the loser
will forfeit half of the $4,000 to the
worthy charity that may be mutually
agreed upon.
Buster Brown" is proving a fitting
Offering at the Grand this week. Buster
and his dog Tige are delighting large
audiences and the spectacular settings.
the musical numbers, the ballet and the
group OF pretty show girls are equally
entertaining. The clever lfIliputian,
Master Giovanni, who stands only thir-
ty-two inches high, impersonates Bus
Ter In convincing manner, and he is
ably assisted by Jack Bell as Tige
Jordan and Crouch give an excellent
singing and dancing speciality. Owing
to the great demand for tickets for the
saturday matinee the management
have decided to give a special NATL
nee on Saturday morning at 10 O'Clock
In order to accommodate the ladies'
and children.
More to Be Pitied Than Scorned." q
unique melodramatic novelty by
Charles Z. Blaney, is to receive its ini-
tial performance in this city at the
Grand next Sunday afternoon. While
the main story is one of dramatic
strength. there is an abundance of
comedy and music. Over fifty people
VIII be used in the big scenes and there
VIII be cast Of thirty.
The Isle of Spice" will be seen at
the Metropolitan opera house Sunday.
Monday. Tuesday and "Wednesday.
with Wednesday matinee.
The Runaway Girls company at the
Star is giving an excellent yaudeyiIle
and burlesque bill at that ponuIar
house There will be a ladies' matinee
tomorrow.