Omaha daily bee., 1911-05-07

anticipation for this great treat-twO
evening concerts and afternoon performances
At high pitch.
This viii be the first time in eight years that
the Thomas orchestra has been billed for Omaha;
and to the Mendelssohn choir with Thomas j. Kelly
at the head the large end OF the credit is for
bringing about this notable event. The last time
the greatest symphony organization in the country
appeared before an Omaha audience only a part Of
the company This time it will be here in full
strength to assist the Mendelssohn choir in three
concerts. Frederick Stock conductor of the Thomas
orchestra, has under his baton really magnif-
icent ensemble OF musicians; and besides there will
be quartet Of vocalists Of the very highest excel
lence, with three fine instrumentalists headed by
Max Landow the Omaha pianist
When the Mendelssohn choir determined to make
the effort to the Thomas orchestra it was not
without full understanding of the difficulties to be
met and overcome The expense to be faced was no
light consideration, exceeding $1,000, and Mr.. Kelly
and his choir had give very serious thought to the
matter of ways and means Beginning last fall sub
scriptons sought from those who delight in
real music, and at this time 1900 subscribers
behind the enterprise at SO each. In the first
week of the campaign the hopes and confidence OF
the promoters were justified, the number of sub
scribers reaching the 1000 mark within that time
The other 500 necessary to success did not
easy, but the was pushed without
tagging and the publicsprted people engaged on the
work finally had the satisfaction being able to ac-
cept the OF the Thomas orchestra for a visit
this month.
Concerts for All the People.
Money is not the absolute consideration that
entered into the preliminary negotiations since Con-
ductor Stock had 10 be given Of popular
support and appreciation fully as Manager Vessels
had be convinced of the financial safety of the
venture Artists such have been gathered in the
Thomas orchestra take intense pride in their
work, and II is idle feeling with them that they
shall have appreciative listeners we'll as a con-
genial atmosphere all around. With the large ex-
pense invoved, concert would not suffice and
when city is willing to subscribe for three then
II is getting up in the front That the success
of this portentious venture is signifies
pay its money for the best It the suggestion of
the MANAGEMENT OF the Chicago organization that
popular price be made for the concerts and so 1t
comes about that the price OF IS made for the
trio performances This modest price will enable
all who for the best in music to enjoy the desire
OF their souls the response has been quite graft
flying to Mr.. Kelly and his hackers and co-workers
MendelssOhn Choir is Fine Organization.
Aside from the presence OF the famous Chicago
organization great deal might be said OF the pros
peet of hearing the Mendelssohn choir in such a
happy conjunction. In the choir at this more
than so OF the best singers in Omaha highly trained
and competent ready and enthusiastic They have
labored so hard and earnestly bring frrton the
wish of their hearts that spirit has been aroused
which should and will reflect its warmth and vim I'm
the performances 10 be given at the Auditorium.
must be kept in mind by those planning 70 hear