Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-22

] OH the way 10 I1ilCOil 10 give u COuCSTtt
and they gave a delightful informal pro-
gram for a few of Mrs. Dale's friends. The
great surprise was the playing of Mr.. skovt
gard ono Of the best vioiinists the writer
has heard for many days. He is a Danish
musician and splendidly equipped.
He played here years ago doing solo
work with Mr.. Walter Damroseh. His
pianist, Miss Alice McClung, was a revela-
ton both in her mature technique and
power and in her gift of being able to name
Instantly any note struck anywhere on the
piano. Miss Bertha Grinnell showed a
mezzo-soprano voice Of very good quality.
On December third, there will be a song
recital by Mr.. Carl Sobeski which will be
well worth the attention of thinking must
cal people; the full program will be printed
in this column next week.
Unfortunately, but unavoidably, the an
noncement Of Mr.. sigmund Landberg's
recital and Mr.. Sobesk's were made sim
lultaneuosly. Mr.. Landberg's recital viii
be held at Edward Creighton Institute hall,
which is an ideal place for holding musical
affairs. Mr.. Landberg's program will also
appear in this column next week.
Notwithstanding the fact that the Men
delssohn choir has been very careful in
it's choice of members, and in spite Of the
fact that every one shares the burden of
the expenses, through a membership fee,
IL is gratifying to be able to state that a
splendid choir has been formed of about
ninety serious musical people who have
kindled a fire of enthusiasm which will
some day be felt. The rehearsals are not
open to the public, and admission to them
is to be obtained only by the consent OF
the conductor. The conductor, who is
also the writer OF this column. Is, OF
course, donating his services, and the OBJ
ject of the choir is serious and honest
study. No members will be received after
December 1.
1t is with pleasures that attention is
rawn to the program of the piano recital
to be given next Wednesday evening by
Mr.. Martin Bush. Here is a young man
who is becoming efficient" He is or
ganist OF the First Congregational church
and was re-engaged this year by that or
ganization at a handsome increase in
salary. Mr.. Bush was connected with a
local business firm until recently when,
upon the advice OF his best friends and
some of the leading musicians. he decided
to give up entirely his business connection
and devote himself to his profession. Mr..
Bush's program appears below. under
the heading Musical Notes"
The suggestion has been made that sun
day, December 10, being in the very midst
Of the National Corn exposition period
december 6 to 49, at Omaha. the leading
choirmasters Of Omaha should make up
their programs Of harvest or nature music.
Il This would hR varV infaraaffnu md IN
propriate, and coming so soon after
Thanksgiving music it would not be hard
to do. Sacred musical compositions
Astounding In illusions and references to
corn. grain, the fields, nature, harvest
: etc, are very numerous. and 1t would be
a very good idea to act on this suggestion
/, and lead the thoughts from nature up tc
natures God.' The suggestion is passed
, on to the ehoirmasters with the hope thai
they may see fit TO adopt 1t. The choir.
master OF the First Methodist Episcopa
church viii adopt 1t with the consent Of
his pastor. THOMAS KELLY.
Musical Notes.
o On Wednesday evening Mr.. Martin Busl
r will play the following program a
g Schneider q Mueller hall;
AlIemande, Courante, sarabande. ca
Vote and Musette. Clique.
Nocturne, b flat minor, op. g. No. H..
e seherzo fiat minor op. a........ chopl
o. OF. n. No. ! ! e g s siss %f minor.
March. op. o., No. 4..................Ra Raj
n Concerto, A minor, .op, erie
! Allegro, motto moderate. Adagio. AllssrS