The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-03-03
POHLIG RESERVES
BEST FOR THE LAST
Concert of Philadelphia Or
cheStra Is Fitting Finale
to Triumphs.

! Cdi Pohiig, director IF the PhiladeI-
/ pima orchestra, waited for tho final
/ concert OF the season here TO DIa1 his
! trump card This occurred YESTERDAY
afternoon in the National Theater.
"neh the orchestra gave, for its fifth
ana maj concert OF the series. 4 Dro-
! gram or the works Of Wagner.
w aSn.nSton music lovers hava bea ri
wagner played many times, but never.
/ mas an orchestra given such an ey.
quiSiIe reading to a succession OF the
great masters writings as the PbiIa-
oeIphia men brought out yesterday af-
terhoon under the compelling direction
OF PohllB. 1t proved > revelation To
those who have attended orchestra per-
( formances throughout the season. and
presented the Philadelphia PLAYERS in
their very happiest moods.
All Old Friends.
Analyses Of the works Of Wagner.
particularly In their orchestral form
are unnecessary at this time, for each
OF the numbers Of the program yes
IeIoay was as an ola friend to those
IN front. All old friends IN new dress
are more than ordinarily pleasing. and
Ihis was true Of yesterdays concert
FohIlS was never In better form. and
ne threw into his readings Of the num-
oers every atom Of vitality and discern
ment ne could command. The audience
couid scarcely contain itself during
some OF the readings, the exquisite col
orihS and beautiful toEaI quality Of the
orchestra almost compelling applause
ished
IN his reading Of the "I,o leu1rfn., in
PRODUCTION, Mr. PohIig distinguished the
composition by rare tenderness ana an
inspiring tOnal cOIOT!ng It seemed as
II the audience almost held its breath
while this exquisite number was heinz
played and at its conclusion. Mr.. POh.
li$ not only acknowledged the DIaudits
OF the audience himself but insisted
upon the men or his orchestra risfne,
ana receiving the credit which was mn,
questonably their due.
"Tannhauser" Overture.
Brass bands and street organs have
heiped to make the "Tannhauser'' over
ture popular, and when the first notes
OF the Pilgrims Chorus came softly
from the orchestra It might be said
Jhat the audience expected pleasing
performance Of the overture. Surely
they were not prepared for the splendid
exhibition given by this remarkable or
-''---4@-fN-4'Lt VI pld JtiS- II Simply lifted 1
the audience off it's feet, and al its /
conclusion cries Of Bravo we're heard /
from every part OF the house. If for
no other than the playing Of this over (
-ure. the orchestra and Mr.. Pohlic am
Dl repaid its patrons for their apprecia-
ion and support throughout the season
Ponligs service at Beyreuth the home
ot Wagnerian opera, has fitted him we'll
as a WaSuerian conductor. He proved
his esterday beyond the shadow Of
loubt. and the entire concert was a
1ttins farewell for the season.
It's Popularity.
That the Philadelphia Orchestra en-
oys undisputed popularity in Washing
on there can De no doubt, and the con-
fusion OF its season here is one Of the
regrets Occasioned by the drawing 10 |
4 close of the musical year.
The men Of she orchestra are must
.ians whose combined work is an artis- II
lc triumph, and their return here next
'ear-aud through many more wears.
{ Is 10 be hOped-wiu De keenIv and n
sincerely anticipated