Los Angeles herald., 1910-05-03
Musical
BY Florence Bosard Lawrence

opened yesterday at the Auui-
torium. when the New York symphony
orchestra. under the direction of wal
ter Damrosch, played two splendld
programs to audiences which were en-
thusiastic and appreciative. The or
chestra will make three more appear
ances here. this evening and in mat
inee and evening concert tomorrow.
All program makers should take
lesson i'm that art from Walter Dam
rosCh. Much has been written about
his skill in selecting and balancing ms
program. 1t becomes evident to the
listener that if more symphony direc-
tors would use the same thought in
the matter, and then decide as wisely.
there would soon come to be a large
class of concertgoers who would de-
light in symphony orchestra concerts,
instead of regarding them as heavy.
tedious and unattractive, as alas, all
too many of them are. The program
offered last night was one in which
the veriest tyro in matters musical
could have found pleasure, while to the
discriminating listener the subtle va
rieties of the numbers proved particu-
larly delightful.
Instead of burdening the intellectual
and emotional powers of his listeners
with several heavy numbers, Mr.. Dam-
rosch offered one, the DVOrak New
World Symphony. Under mis- direc-
ton it was played with a compre-
hension that made it's meanings clearly
evident to all listeners. Throughout
the four movements, the adagio al
legro motto, largo, scherzo. and al
legro con fucco. every musical idea and
motif We're we'll defined. and there were
unity and meaning in every tone.
The second orchestral number was
new in Los Angeles, at least in my
experience It introduced several
whimsical and merry compositions from
the "Nutcracker suite" by Tschaikow-
ski. Each was short and bright, and
possessed some unusual melodic or har-
monic idea. The Dance of the
Whistlepipers' was an arrangement for
two flutes with orchestra, in which
the bassoons were particularly effec-
tive and received we'll merited ap-
plause The third number by the or
chestra was a Scherzo by Goldmark
which concluded a program of bril-
lance and musical worth.
Both the Dvorak and TSchaikowski
numbers were encOred, the first with
a Beethoven selection, and the latter
with a splendid arrangement of ga
Vote from the sixth concerto for vio-
lin alone by Bach.
Gus Kellerman, baritone. whose sue
cess in Schumann's 1.-TWO Grenadiers"
was instantaneous. His voice is SON
orous. we'll controlled and of splendid
range, and his English enunciation is
distinct and pure. In recognition OF
an enthusiastic demand for an encore
Mr.. Kellerman sang Danny Deever,"
and even the most rapidly Worded
phrases of this Kipling song were
clearly audible and dstinguishable in
every part of the house. The work of
this singer will be interesting through
out the engagement. His appearance
tonight will be in the Song of the
Evening Star"
Madame Van der Veer had a less
grateful number, but the Sappho aria
displayed the magnificent range of her
contralto voice, brilliant technic and
conspicuous dramatic ability.
The bill this evening is entirely Wag-
merriam. with representations from
Tannhauser. Lohengrin, Meistersinger.
Walkure and Tristan and Isolde, and
all four of the soloists will be heard.
Levy's Cafe Chantant bill for this
week is the star series since the open
ing of these clever entertainments by
the local caterer. 1t is really a star
bill and one which will please. There
are dancing, singing, grand opera, bal
lads, instrumental music, orchestral
yodel songs and whirlwind
athletics.
The honors are divided by the Kris
toffi trio of grand opera singers, con-
sisting of Nine. Kristoffii, Partisan
dramatic soprano, and a tenor and
baritone of the italian school. This
trio is graceful, artistic, and can act
as we'll as sing. The other headliner is
the quartet of Hungarian dancers from
7,
AS VoCalstS they are satisfying, and as
par excellent. In opposition to
these acts Tracie Morrow, operatic So
prano in ballads and popular songs, |
with a charming yodel selection. proves |
a most agreeable contrast, while Ray
Baldwin. baritone soloist with reso-
nant voice, staying we'll within the |
limit of popular selections, finds many !
admirers and earns rounds of applause. |
Director Kammermeyer and his or
chestra are heard in a seriese of orches !
trail numbers, adding to the interest of |
the best bill Manager Levy has yet |
presented.
The young folks concert yesterday
afternoon was a most inspiring one, !
and Walter Damrosch expressed him |
self as being we'll pleased with the |
advancement of the young music stu
dents of Los Angeles. For tonight the |
celebrated Damrosch Wagner program |
has been prepared. The sOlOists in |
,ude Nine Anderson, Nine. Van der |
Vere, Mr.. Kellerman and Mr.. Miller
The management of the Auditorium
wishes to state that the reason Maud |
Allan is returning for two more per- |
of her celebrated Greek art |
IF dancing is caused only by over |
whelming demands at the box office |
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