Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-08-08

Oscar G. Sonneck, chief of the bureau
Of music in the Congressional Library,
returned on the Kaiser Wilhelm Ii from
his recent trip to Europe, where he at
tended the International Music Congress
at Vienna. Mr.. Sonneck speaks en-
Enthusiastically of the work Of the congress
and the cordially of the reception given
to him as the representative of the
American section of the association. This
congress was in no sense music festi-
val, but was gathering of scientific mu-
sicians from all over the world to cele-
brate the Haydn centenary in conjunc-
ton with the third congress of the In
ternational Society of Musicians. Mr.
Sonneck was elected one of the vice pres
idents of the association, and was ap-
pointed on the committee on photography
cas- Musical Life" which he read in
German, seemed to hold the greatest in
terest for the audience, and was the oc-
casion of congratulations from all sides
At the close of the sessions of the
congress Mr.. Sonneck attended the mu-
sic festival at Stuttgart. where he
heard, among other good things, a
new quintet for piano and strings by
Hans Pftzner. which, it is hoped, will
be given at some of our local con.
opera. Electra was also given. and
Mr.. Sonneck's Impressions are interesting
to note, in view of the fact that musi-
clans in this country are hoping for
the whole. according to Mr.. Sonneck. it
is q wonderful work. though the first
half is rather long drawn out and tire
some. and he describes it as more like
stupendous symphonic poem. with liv-
ing pictures. than like an opera, but ii
is a great work. and has some wonder
full climaXes The title role was taken
by Mile. Marcelle. an American singer
with French name. with Weingartner
conducting, and such scene of enthusi-
asm as followed the close of the opera
has rarely been witnessed
George H. Skilton. violinist. and a MEM
Der of st. Patrick s String Orchestra,
left Yesterday for a two-week stay at
Newport. where he will be the guest of
friends Mr.. Skilton will visit relatives
in New York before returning to Wash
ingtOn.
An attractive program of music was
given at the Washington Grove Chautau-
qua Monday evening by the Atherhot
Quartet, which is composed of Mrs. Ar
thur G. Dunn soprano; Mrs. Eleanor
Baker Spencer. contralto; Mr. William G.
Atherhoit. tenor. and Frederick G.
Schaeffer. bass. Miss Alice l.. Ford as
sisted as accompanist. besides contribut-
ing a piano solo. La Ffleuse." by Raft.
The members of the quartet are all ex-
u
local choirs. and the ensemble numbers
were unusually satisfactory, The pro-
gram included: Quartet. moonlight on
the Lake" NNhite): soprano solo. Mrs. A.
c. Dunn: duet for tenor and bass. Calm
AS the Night (Bohm. arranged by
Goetze). Mr. Atherholt and Mr.. schaefer:
contralto solos, THE Temple Bells and
"Kashmiri Song" (Woodford-F inden).
Mrs. f. B. Spencer: trio for soprano.
tenor and bass. Praise Ye." from AT
Mr. .l,af,
and Mr.. schaefer: tenor solo. "Cavatina."
from Faust" (Gounod), Mr.. Atherholt:
quartet. When Hands Meet" CPinsutD:
bass solo. Forging the Anchor" Rod
night (Ashford), Mr.. Atherholt
Friday evening those in attendance at
the Chautauqua were much interested in
the lecture-recital by Prof. n. j. Corey.
Mr. Corey treated at length of Goethe's
Faust" in music and art. THE Legend
of the Holy Grail-Lohengrin and Par
sifal" The lecture was illustrated with
superb stereopticon views and with vocal
selections by Melba, Tetrazzini, Caruso
and others by graphophone. and was
one of the most varied and interesting
entertainments given this season at
Washington Grove.
Tuesday next will be Recognition
day. and all graduates. post-graduates
and Undergraduates are cordially in
yited to take part in the exercises, which
will be held in the auditorium. A special
program will be arranged. which will
embrace many distinct and interesting
features and the music for the cere-
monies will be under the direction of Miss
Helen Merriam.
Mr. and Mrs. Alfred T. Gage, the latter
the soprano of ST. Andrews Episcopal
Church. have gone to Narragansett Pier,
where they are the guests OF friends.
Upon the conclusion of their visit there
they will go in their touring car tol
Mass, and later to Coweset.
r. l., where they will be entertained by
Mrs. L. c. Newman.
Miss Agnes Bowling organist of st. AM
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