New-York tribune., 1906-05-13

nearly every orchestral work written by
him tried over in that way in Germany ana the
painful lesson was learned in more than one case
that the fire the only destiny for his work:
One symphony and one symphonic poem Went
that way and two works are still IN mahusGrlPt %
because he never had the chance 10 near 'sI IneIA
IN private and would not risk a public nearing
without the necessary "Probe.'
These are words worth taking to heart. No
patriotic lover Of music will ever dream OF put
ting the tiniest obstacle in the way Of any
movement looking to such advantages for the
American composer as Mrs. MacDoweu de-
scr1bes. Let young composers hear their music
by all means, but let 1t be under circumstances
and conditions less trying to the ears. nerves,
patience and good humor OF concert patrons, 10
say nothing Of their patriotic amour propre,
New Music Society. AS for the reason why
American orchestras and leaders seem or are
unwilling to be gracious in the matter OF private
trials that can best be given by the Musical
Union and its Affiliations Of hodcarrIersD truck
men and other artists. Philanthropy, public or
private is depended upon to support every or
chestra giving high class music in the United
States, and the burden is growing heavier every
year. How long will orchestral concerts last
under the circumstances? A test will soon be
made in Cincinnati, where the contract with
Mr.. Van der Stucken Will expire next year. TO
fT1b,ted hgp 1e about S260 year for twelve years
to the Orchestra Association over the receipts
from ticket sales. to a decision Of the question
whether or not the concerts shall be continued,
the union Of musicians has served notice that
rehearsals next year are to cost 81 a man instead
OF So and the concerts 50 man more. What
shall be the answer Of the neutrality-suspicious.
ment Of their philanthropy. fewer men and fewer
rehearsals with all that that implies, or greater
sacrifices on the part Of the philanthFoplstsf
Following is a list Of original compositions
played at the private meetings Of the Manuscript
Society during the season just ended:
E r. Groeger CSt Iouis), Pianoforte Quintet.
W. B. Emanuel Quartet for strings in G minor
Louis Lombard Quartet Punch and judy
Carl Mueller, Quartet for strings In B minor.
Gustave L. Becker, Petite Suite. for strings
Carl Venth, Quartet for strings in 3 fat and
Robert L. Paul (Baltimore), Pianoforto Trio
S. NJ Penheld. Sonata for Pianoforte and vio-
Samuel Bolinger (san FranciscO). Petite Suite.
for Pianoforte and Violin.
Wassili Leps Q9hiladelphia), Sonata for Plano
forte and Violoncello:
Frank NIX L. seaiey, serenade for Strings. Horn and
Dorothy sussdorf Brooklyn>. lie Retour du
Printemps," Romance for Pianoforte and
Platon BrOunor, Oriental Suite for PianOforte.
Frank I. sealey. "Eantasiesttck'' for Pianoforte
Frances Greene, musio TO The Electra OF soph-
Also ,Gs songs by Frank l. gealey. Harry BROOKS
Ernest Carter. Mrs. Eleanor Everest F'reer (Chi-
cago) and Percy Lee Atherton CBoston).
Obey Speaks will give a recital OF his own COM
/ positions in the Astor Gallery OF the waldorf
/ Astoria on next Thursday morning Ha win
have the help Of Miss Ethel Crane, Miss Mar
| garet Keyes. Theodore Van YORK, John I9arlnes
| Wells and Charles A. Baker.
Few musicians have been the recipients os
honors comparable with those paid a Sortnlabt
ago 20 Mr.. Nathan TT. Allen, an organise ord
/ choirmaster OF Hartford. who has fal,en mn h,a
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