The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-03-17
MUSICIANS Of
NOTE DELIGHT
THEIR AUDIENCE

II was comparatively small but a
thoroughly enthusiastic audience that
heard the joint concert by Henri Mar
teau, the famous French vioinlst and
Jean Gerardy. the noted Belgium
'cellist August Goellner, accompanist. at
Infantry hall last evening
Right here it might be well to say that
1t is beyond comprehension why mpsical
evenings of high worth as was given by
Marteau and Gerardy do not appeal to
the people of Providence and vicinity
There Is, TO all appearances something
lacking in the makeup of the nature Of
our people when they fail 10 appreciate
and support such a concert as was given
last night. IL the performers had been
unknown-if the prices were beyond reach,
It might be entirely different. but such
was not the condition last evening: both
are artists in the strict sense of the word
and indeed many do not hesitate I'm say
ing that Marteau is the greatest violinist
OF the present day while a noted critic
is quoted as stating what Ysaye Is with
the violin Gerardy is with the cello"
1t must certainly be disappointing TO
those who promote such excellent enter
prises and endeavor 10 give to the people
OF Providence a high-class musical pro-
gram. while it does not take a magician
10 know that il must have its effect
upon those who take part, TO have had so
meagre an audience.
From every point Of view except that
OF a financial nature the concert was a
decided success. II was a bit long-the
hard chairs became a bit more so each
succeeding minute, but II is safe TO say
that every hearer there was nightly
pleased with the musicale. and notwith-
standing the handful there both artists
gave their best efforts.
The accompanist. Mr.. Goellner. came I'm
for much praise which Is honestly due,
and his ability was clearly demonstrated,
both I'm connection with his joint playing
with 'celloist and violnist, and in his
single selections OF Chopin.
Probably the number that brought out
more clearly the strength and beauty OF
NJ. Garardy's art was that Of tho "Varia-
tions Symphonic" by Boellmann. IL was
brilliant and full of musical color and
showed his mastery or the instrument by
the clever manner in which he brought
out in almost speaking tones the most
difficult OF the passages.
The first solo given by NJ. Marteau was
that OF the Spanish symphony by +. Lalo.
1t was not so very long ago that Niolinist
Kenbelick rendered the same piece at In
fantry hall. and in the comparison OF the
two performers NJ. Marteau has the better
OF the argument IN as much as his rendi-
Il onwas 10 all appearances more care
fully given. and he did not depend SO
much upon great contrasts OF sound 10
bring out the fll force OF the piece In
his selection following he showed clearly
the wide range Of his technical Gift and
Oi the mdisputed mastership OF his art
It Is difficult 10 say whore could be
found three musicians who play together
with so much harmony and almost perfect
There Is no great degree OF
difference. SO far as technique and ability
Is concerned In either Of the thrce-they
know their instrument and their power
as we'll as seemingly IS possible. and they
give TO the audience the full benefit OF
their art. IL Is too bad that there was not
\ larger audience there last evening TO be
pleased Those who were not there ccr-
talnly missed rare treat.
The fun program as rendered was as
rrio FOR plano. violin and violonceilo.
............................ Beethoven |
W. Marteau. VI. Gcrardy and NJ Goellner.
Variations symphonic FOR violoncello
and plano. op. 3..........I. Boellmann
VI. Gerardy.
Three movements from symphonic es-
pagnole. OF. 26......................E. Lalo |
VI. Martcau.
Nccturue dn Gl......................C Chopin |
polonaise tin A-fau for piano.. chopin !
NJ Goeliner.
Ahendlied ..........................S .Schumann |
3erceuse -.........................