Omaha daily bee., 1911-02-04
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great enough to make it accessible only to
the few
Koclan's Slavic nature and his splendid
interpreter OF the music of Tchaikowsky,
whose fiery Muscovite temperament never
would be bound by the rules and max.ms
technique equipment make him an ideal
Of the musical text books. Mr.. Kocians
reading of this music was thoroughly salts
flying. He played the passionate phrases of
the first movement with telling effect;
he made the bitter-sweet middle movement
a fine flow of lyricism, and played the
Ilnal with San impetuosity wei an keeping
with the nature or the music
he second number group Of shorter
pieces Us bohemian co.np.s~.s, ne playtd
with the same finish and aplomb. Among
these was a Hymn TO Spring by MIR.
Kocian himself. 1he next number was
Wieniawskrs fantasy on airs from
Faust" and Kocisn revealed new beauties
in this welI-woin work-the flower song be-
came very tender and delicate under his
bow, andS he revealed in the satanic
subtleues Of the song of the Golden Calf"
The love music (which is next introduced,
by way y Variety he gave con a.nore,
and made brilliant effect with the waltz.
Which, VI NipHCn AhN 4 ahNdSAN' 4Ais
Kocan closed his program with a scintillat-
ing performance OF Paganini's witches
Dance"
MIR. Eisner, who performed the accom- |
paniments and two solo numbers. showed
himself, as on his earlier appearance here.
to be we'll schooled musician, with
good dependable. technique and a taste
which make his offerings very acceptable.
Previous TO the ecital the audience ex-
perienced the rather novel diversion OF see
ing the grand piano brought in set up, and
given hasty tuninsp preliminary to its use
during the evening. ]. p. d.
Carrie Jacobs Bond at the Y. w. &. A. /
Mrs. Bond has been called the feminine"
James Whucomb Riley. and we'll she de-
serves this title. Like the great American
writer, Mrs Bond is a lover and student
OF nature and this temperament and sym !
pathy is expressed both in her music and |
In her verse.
The opportunities OF hearing a composer |
in interpretations Of her own songs Is |
rare. Mrs. Bond gives interesting ex-
plantations about the characters of her
songs and stories. making them realistic |
and intimate. Mrs Bond Is not a vocalist
In the same degree that she is a composer
and pianist. She has interpretative abi-
ity and charm remarkable enough to make
her performance moving and artistic.
Those familiar with Mrs. Bonds work
noticed a number Of new compositions. OF
these the kitten Songs are still in man
uscript. There are four in this group
"she Scratches The Kitten and the
Cream" Kitten and Muff and kitten
and the Lily"
Several encores were given and included,
Il Love You Truly" and Sunshine" Mrs.
Bonds favorite verse is an optimistic one,
called Make Believe" The composer is
spending the week with Mrs Myron
Learned, an intimate friend. and is com
posing a song to be dedicated to Mrs.
Learned
The recital was given under the direc-
ton OF Miss Blanche sorenson and a large
audience filled the auditorium Of the
Young women's Christian association.
E. T.
"The Cow PHRcher" AZ the Krug.
THE Cowpuncher." a western drama,
with Harry c. Bannister In the leading
role OF Tom Lawton. opened a three days
engagement at the Krug with a matinee
yesterday. The story is the not unusual
one OF the handsome city girl who comes
into possession OF a ranch, goes to live
on It, fails in love with the cowboy man
ager ana marries him after a series OF ad-
ventures, which include a KIDNAPPING by the
cattle thieves. Dynamite Ann. whose home
has been with Tom Lawton since her
fathers death, is married TO Lawton
brother after he has mustered the nerve"
TO propose. There is in the bill sufficient
tragedy TO satisfy those who wish an
abundance and enough good comedy 10
prevent the audience from becoming de-
pressed. Everything ends we'll. Catios
Mendoza, the greaser. is killed before he
accomplishes murder, and Tom Lawton
about 10 hang his brother for a cattle
thief discovers his error in the nick OF
time.
Harry c. Bannister makes a good cowboy
and does not over-act the role. Miss Lola
Lee as Geraldine Graham, owner OF the
ranch plays the part naturally and with
effect. Fred ]. Lewis and Crystal Wizard
in the juvenile parts. do all that can be
expected OF them The western atmosphere
and the business is better than is found
In the average play OF the sort.
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