The Washington herald., 1906-12-23

the singers photograph, and 1t was
signed Your faithful admirer, Mary
R"
a few days ago the Schumann-Heink
enthusiast received through the post a
package which proved to be the much
coveted photograph. Across the face Of
the picture was written in the artist S
curious chirOgraphy: For dear little
Mary, with my love-
Washington friends Of Geraldine Farrar
who have visited the grand opera star at
her apartments at the Hotel Netherland,
New York, say that the young singer,
next to Mrs. Leslie Carter, is the most
perfectly millinered and attired of the
many women of the stage who take the
air in Central Park IN automobiles every
fair day. Miss Farrar's taste in dress IS
ar instinct rather thap a talent. and with
out giving the subject much thought, she
is always a fashion plate worthy Of
emulation Aside from her outings in the
park, Miss Farrar INDUCES in no pleasure
beyond the pursuit Of her art. She never
accepts an invitation to lunch or dine, or
even join a supper party after the opera.
She simply lives and breathes for her
music. and when she is not rehearsing or
practicing. she spends her time quietly
with her parents. resting in preparation
for her performance,
On December 10 Fraulein Won Unschuld
gave a most successful recital at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Samuel Thorne in New York
before a select audience. Such enthusi-
asm was shown over her artistic rendi-
ton that Mrs. Thorne engaged the young
artist for every Monday evening for her
residence recitals, given in her magnifi-
cent mushroom. In addition, Miss Won
Unsohuld was engaged by Mrs. Charles
Hoffman for an evening recital the latter
part of January.
The next lecture given at the University
of Music and Dramatic Art will have as
its subject sebastian Bach. The lee
ture viii be given by Fraulein Won I'm
schuld.
The following programme was sung at
the studio of Oscar Gareissen by two Of
his pupils, Mrs. Mckenzie and Miss Fol
lin. on Monday evening, December L: a
Ballad of Trees and the Master Chad
wick. Virgins Lullaby" BucO. Amour.
vieus alder from samson ct Dalila
aint-Saens). "The Quest" eleanor
SMITH. Spring Song" Mackenzie, AL
tumnal Gale" lGrieg), sung by Mrs. Nc
Kenzie: Invocation" Guy d'HardelOu,
"Ouvre ties yeux bleus" (Hassene), Mat
tinata" CTostD. "Plaisir d'amOur' MAR
tlnD, Since First I Met Thee CRubin-
steinl. Sing, Smile. SlUmber" (G0un0dl,
Sc Twas April (Neyin. sung by Miss
Follin.
The Opera Study Glass Of Mr.. Gareissen
had its last rehearsal Of "Orpheus" on
Tuesday of this week. After the holidays
Der Freischuetz," by Weber. viii be
taken up
a programme Of modern and classical
songs was given at the MacFaH School Of
Vocal Art last Friday evening. The sing
ers were Mrs. George Hebbard, Miss
Emily Dittbe. Miss Dorothy Rowell. and
Miss Emily Blazer. The regular studio
musicale viii be held once month dur
ing the season.
on the evening Of December 80 at
O'Clock. the choir of Christ Church
Georgetown. viii sing Dudley Bucks can
tata. The Coming of the King" Mr.. B.
Allen Terrell. tenor Of St Johns, viii be
the assisting soloist. Arthur Clyde
Leonard viii be the organist and choir
master.
A musical event of Importance viii be
the appearance at the National Theater
al 4.30 Thursday afternoon, January 8, Of
the famous New York Symphony Orches-
ira. under the direction OF Mr.. Walter
Damrosch.
A son Of the distinguished musician. DR..
Leopold Damrosch. the New York sym
phony's leader. was born in Breslau
Germany, but came 10 this country when
boy. At the age of twenty-three, he
was elected conductor OF the Oratorio So
ciety at the same time serving as assist
ant director to Edmond Stanton, of tho
Metropolitan Opera House Since then
he has been active in the musical life
not only of New York, but of the entire
country. Mr.. Damrosch founded the
Damrosch Opera Company for the pro-
ducti0n Of the Wagner music dramas
and the organization met with widespread
fame
In 1902. Mr. Damrosch became conductor
Of the Philharmonic Orchestra. and a year
later reorganized the New York Sym
phony, which since has received his en-
tire attention and energy. Walter Dam
rosch has such a busy life as conductor
organizer, and lecturer that his tai
oor,vncftf1r, hove baar
used as much as his friends would have
liked. His really great works are an
American opera on Hawthorne's Scarlet
Letter" which he composed and pro
duced successfully. and a beautiful Man
liza TIE Deum, which he wrote in honor Of
Dewey's victory. And who hasn't heard
of Danny Deever?'-nOt so broad IL
scope, but fairly great, nevertheless
Damrosch liked Kipling's poem. He wise
~ waited until he was in the proper mood
and then he sat down and caught the
atmosphere, as they say, 10 perfection
Bispham helped 20 make Danny Dee
ver' popular by his dramatic rendering
Of it.
Nine. Nordica, one Of the greatest
dramatic sopranos Of our time is a
different artist from the Nordica Of a
few years ago. Her art has developed
and br0adened and her musical hOri-
IONS have widened. Always delight
to the eye. she was never more so than
at the present time. There is no other
living vocalist who can sing high so
thriIlingly. The fulIness and purity of
il is amazing. Sincere devotion to her
art together with marvellous vocal
gifts, unimpeached musical talent and
intuition. combined with considerable
beauty. have placed this singer firmly
in popular favor Nine. Nordica will
appear at the New National Theater at
4.30 in the afternoon. in the Washing
ION College Of Music concert series. on
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