Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-04-25
Musical

HIM coming of the Russian Sym
nhonv orchestra to Los Angeles
l. was one of the-perhaps one might
be pardoned for claiming-the most
important music events of this winter,
and even eight events only served 10
whet ones appetite for more;
The big program of last night was y
pleasure to be long remembered, ana
In connection with the wonderful Color
effects obtained by Ben Greet with
his pastel scenery and costumes anu
his equally effective pastel players
left an impression of artistic work OF
unusual beauty and attainment. a
warm welcome can be promised TINS
orchestra on its second visit to Los
Angeles.
Numbers rendered last night at the
symphony program which preceded the
presentation OF parts of las you LIKE
It, were the following: Sunrise on the
Moskva River" Musorgski; two move
ments, symphony No. 6, pathetlque'
Tschaikowsky, Caucasian sketches lp-
politiff Ivanow.
One of the most pretentious enter
tainments ever arranged by the Gamut
club-the musical organization Wncn
has scored repeatedly in its presenta
tions since organiZation-Will occur IN
May at the Auditorium.
from past programs. In addition TO
the usual high class musical program,
Francois Coppee's famous play, Tine
Violin Maker of Cremona," VIII be
presented. This is one of the principal
vehicles through which Coquelin, the
French actor became famous.
Eugene Rowland, who studied the
leading male part under Coquelin, Will
appear in the title role, while MISS
Florence stone has consented to play
a star part also. Other favorite actors
will make UP the cast.
The first part of the entertainment
will consist of numbers by 1gnaz Har-
oldi, violin; Harry Clifford Lott, BARI
tone, and Dalhousie Young, piano.
William Edison Strowbridge is in
general charge of the arrangements,
which will be completed within the
coming week.
Ben Greet, his players and the Rus
sian Symphony orchestra were guests
of the Gamut club Thursday evening,
when q smoker was arranged for the
entertainment of these famous artists.
The throng gathered at 10:30 and art
surrendered to the joys of Dutch
lunch as first number. Next the at
mosphere was perfumed by the odor
of Gamut Delights, cigars especially
designed for exceptional occasions.
tndTleS fdTWell ELuSOn,
delivered an address of welcome and
Mr. Greet responded in kind. The af-
fair thereafter was entirely informal.
s.
Unknown to the audiences that have
packed the Philadelphia opera house
during the grand opera season, many
young girl students from the fashion
able music studios of the city ,have
been regularly appearing in the cho-
ruses there, and have been materially
benefited in their studies by this addi-
tional work under trained directors,
says an eastern exchange. BY arrange
ment between Oscar Hammerstein and
the prominent music teachers their
presence on the stage has not been
generally known, and the occupants Of
the boxes and seats have had no idea
that they We're sometimes listening to
the voices of their friends children. 1t
has become general talk over the tea
tables In the studios, however.
All credit for having given these
young artists an opportunity to inn
prove their voices is due and Is given