The Washington herald., 1910-05-27

Before a large and thoroughly appre-
ciative gathering Of Washington music
lovers, Miss L. Lieberman with her ad-
vanced piano class. together with Mr.
Dore Wofsteiner at the cello; Mr.. Harry
Meiners with the claronet, and Miss
Ethel Noble Johnson. soprano. gave a
delightful recital at the Arlington Hotel
last evening.
programme Of fourteen numbers was
given, representing selections from the
classical and modern masters.
Each rendition met with a hearty
round Of applause. and pupil and teacher
alike were given many compliments.
Mantels and platform were massed and
banked with the many beautiful floral
offerings sent in compliment to the par
ticipants of the evening.
Tribute TO NOyeN.
A touching tribute was paid 10 the late
Crosby Noyes, at whose instance the
Washington newspaper scholarships IN
Miss Libermans school were originated
bv Mr.. Frederick L. Siddons. He re-
ferred TO the continued interest Of Mr..
title Of Patron OF the Arts"
Suitable response was made by Mr..
Fred Cook in a few words, and a large
floral wreath. given by Miss Liberman.
was presented. to be placed on the bust
of Mr.. Crosby s. Noyes. standing In the
main corridor Of the District Building
The principal feature of the evening
was the rentdion, for the first time IN
the world. OF Alkans lie Vent" arrang-
ed by Miss Liberman, as a grand trio
for three pianos. Technically. the pro-
duction is one Of the most difficult known,
involving 300 chromatic scales. and hav-
ing portions which require a speed Of
800 seconds a minute.
Two months were required by Miss IL
herman 10 arrange this productnon. and
the faultless manner in which it was rem
dered speaks highly for her ability. The
motin was carried throughput in minor
with the different velocities and aspects
Of the wind coming I'm with beautiful ef-
Undercurrent OF Prayer.
feet Through the storm Of the winds ran
an undercurrent OF prayer, carried by Mr..
Wolfsteiner on the cello. Mr.. Meinerss
with the clarinet and Miss Davis at the
piano.
Miss Johnson's two solos. and aria from
Won Webers opera "Freischultz" and the
Cavatina from Verdrs "Eruani." were re-
celved with much applause In encore she
gave simple little lullaby song which
evoked even more applause than the
classic. Miss Hollands redition Of the
Hungarian Rhapsody No. by List met
with a hearty reception. she giving such
delicate shading ashas seldom been heard
in Washington.
The numbers evolved considerable ef-
fort. being for from twenty TO forty
hands. The various parts were rendered IN
perfect unison. and speakes well for the
training received at Miss Libermon'
school
Pupils Get Prizes.
Presentation Of the prizes was made by
Hon. Hosea 3. Moulon. nine pupils be-
ING fortunate recipients To Miss Susie
Holland was awarded the Droop gold
medal for the most Improvement during
the year. and individual prizes also went
10 the Misses Noel, Frederichs, Kline.
Berman. Cohen. and Davis. and to Mr..
Tracy Johnson and Master Allen Kauf-
man. Washington newspaper scholar
ships for the following year were also
made. Miss Strasburger. the Washing
ton Times representative. VIII continue.
and Miss Bell will also enjoy IFS privi-
lege. Miss Davis and Master Carol
Bone will continue for the Evening star
and The Washington Herald. respectively
Those taking part in the concert were
Mrs. Kline, Mrs. Lieberman, and Misses
Holland. Strasburger. Noel, Kline. Fred
richs. Berman, Cohen, NJ Davis, L.
Davis. Ford. Messrs. Tracy Johnson and
Harry Welcker. Master Carol Bone. and
Allan Kaufman.
The programme Of the evening con-
sisted Of the following numbers:
The Evening" Programme.
Eusemblc-Grard March Cortezzio. from Queen
~ Fnena ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GOunoc
advanced Glass;
a. Taueutele "A minor. TiaIherc
Mr.. Tracy johnson.
b Fantlsie fo- uiauo.. Skinner
Mi7s Katherine Noel.
Sonata f0r two pianos op 6o........... Clemcutins
First piano. Miss z. Benman.