The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-01-10
HERR HAMMERS CONCERT.
Most Enjoyable Programme by Elk
eeIIent Orchestra

SFiAFht OEeHe$Aba-
/ Herr Hammer, who has done 50 much
/ for local music circles By inaugurating
the Beethoven Cycles, which have proved
such enjoyable and educational additions
/ to the musical season. gave a concert at
/ the BelascO Theater last night
/ Following his plan Of giving only the
/ best music and endeavoring to create an
/ interest IN the works Of the best COM
posers. the programme selected by Herr
Hammer last evening was made I'D en-
tirely Of the works Of the modern French
/ composers, beginning with Ambrose
Thomas G811J and Saint-Saens $3.50. and
I including Bizet QS29, Delibes Os36), and
Massenet $50. The numbers embraced
charming contrast, yet there was uni
formly recognizable the yerve and the
+ freshness. the inspiration which is so
/ closely associated with the French school
/ as represented by the composers named.
Herr Hammers orchestra IS composed
Of fifty Of the best professional musicians
Of Washington, all members Of the Local
Union 161. and their work under his di
rectiOn was a pleasure 10 listen to- II is
rare indeed. that there has been heard IN
/ Washington local organization playing
with such enthusiasm and fine feeling as
this orchestra
Herr Hammer himself is a musician to
his finger tips. He has the enthusiasm
for his art, and the supreme desire 10 i'm
part to his hearers only the best and
most elevating music He has endeavored
10 give Washington music-Iovers q taste
Of the better grade Of music, and what
IS sim more important he is endeavoring
TO cer8te mUsic-Iovers ont OF the better
grade OF people. There are many. Herr
Hammer believes, who only need an
awakening TO the beauties and the secrets
OF classical music.
IF his UnseIfsh efforts in behalf OF the
Capital do not meet with generous re-
Spouse. IL viii be 4 shameful reflection on
the taste and judgment Of the public for
here is an opportunity which Is but sell
dom presented. Mr.. Hammers artistic
nature and his whole-souled devotion 10
his ideals makes him eminently fitted to
lead IN this crusade for high-class music
cultivation.
The playing last night Of the Bfzet
Suite ''L'ATlesienne" was splendid. and
furnished the piece de resistance OF the
programme, although the suite sylvia"
Of Delibes. followed by a dainty pizzicato
movement, called forth much spontaneous
applause. The two oyertures. the grand
overture OF "Mignon," always a favorite.
and the novelty Of "Phedre," were both
PLAYED with spirit and breadth Of inter
probation that showed that Herr Hammer
has been able 10 awaken in his men some
Of his own artistic temperament.
The intermede OF That's" was interest
ing. because Nassenet's opera il 20 be
heard here next Tuesday evening MI
Chris Arth, who vas 20 have played the
violin solo. was lH and his place was
taken by Alr. Craudau. who played with
much soul. and fairly made his instru-
ment sing. He was much applauded. A
quaint and pleasing bit was Omphale's
Spinning Wheel" Of Saint-Saens.
Altogether the programme was thor
oughly enjoyable from an intellectual and
musical standpoint. Herr Hammer Is
real benefit to local music in the work
lie is doing. and deserves the hearty SUD
port Of every one who has good taste in
music,
The programme.
Overture. "Phedre'' ...... sTsssrrs-
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