The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-08
Thomas Orchestra
Charms Big Audience

The inclement weather had slight
effect upon the attendance at the
opening concert OF the Detroit Or
chestral association season, in the
Light Guard aromry, Monday even
ing, when the Thomas Symphony or
chestra, OF Chicago. with Harold
Bauer. as soloist. gave a brilliant pro
gram In the most brilliant fashion
There were few empty chairs I'm the
auditorium. and those doubtless be-
longed TO season subscribers, who did
not care TO venture out In the un.
settled weather conditions. The audi
ences attracted TO the orchestral as
soctation's concerts, are ALWAYS ex-
ceedingly welldressed. and the arm.
DRY never holds a more distinguished
and representative gathering OF the
wealth. culture and beauty OF Detroit
than the programs OF the big orches.
tras of the country invariably draw
To the constant concert-goer. whose
observation Is at all general. II must
be a pleasure 10 see how the six
years OF these series OF concerts have
improved and cultivated the taste OF
the audiences. No longer can II be
said OF Detroit that her concert audi
ences sit inattentive, interrupt a COM
position with ill-timed applause or
show other evidences OF bourgeoisie.
Perhaps more than any other con-
ductor, many times In the past, Mr..
Stock OF the Thomas orchestra, has
had his patience and tolerance sorely
tried by "fussing" audience, irritat-
ing clapping in the wrong place, and
similar annoyances. but. on Monday
evening, the opening OF the seventh
season OF the concerts, the audience
was thoroughly ell-behaved and tame
and In addition TO It's good manners,
had the perception TO treat each num-
Der with full measure OF applause
and TO show a discrimination In Judg-
ment that proves that the missionary
labors of the orchestral association In
giving Detroit these symphony con-
oerts have not been in vain.
The program was arranged by MT.
Stock with the purpose OF commemor-
ating the LisIt centenary, now being
observed so generally throughout the
musical world. Franz Liszt was born
100 years ago, Oct. %. and died July
81, 1880 In a program note, this In
formation was given: The present
program Is arranged TO represent
List as an idea and an influence rath-
er than as an individual. The names
Of the four great composers represent.
ed-Lisst, Wagner. Berlioz and
Strauss-are indissolubly united in
the history of music"
The numbers presented in the or
der named, were: Homage March.
wagner; overture TO King Lear"
(Berlioz): Concerto for piano and or.
chestra In e fat. (Liszt); love scene
from Fire Famine" (Strauss): an
dante Margaret" from "A Faust Sym
phony' Liszt); symphonic poem,
LES Preludes." U4isZt
Mr. Stock and his men seemed in
spired to give the best that was in
them and their performance was as
near perfection as any human being
could ask OF attain. The artistry OF
the orchestra and the genius OF its
leader reached It's climax in the clos
ing number Les Preludes.
Mr. Bauer played the concerto in
a manner 10 fulfill highest expecta-
tons as TO his ability as a pianist and
an interpreter OF List. He easily
kept his instrument above the or
chestral accompaniment, and each
note was heard as distinctly as though
the piano alone were being played.
Mr.. Stocks conducting and the work
of his men, OF course. had much TO
do with the perfect ensemble. but
many piano virtuoso has not been
able TO accomplish so satisfactory a
Aot hx,
with a big orchestra behind him. Mr..
Bauer's technic Is enormous; his
touch Is pearly and warm, and he
plays with the authority and fire OF
one who thoroughly understands the
business OF piano playing. II was
treat not soon TO be forgotten and
the deafening applause which fol-
lowed the number was a welldeserved
tribute to artist. conductor and or
chestra Mr.. Bauer could not dampen
the enthusiasm with bows and finally
was compelled TO play again, the sec
ond time without orchestra.
Much praise was heard as the aud
fence entered and left the hall for
the excellent traffic arrangements and
the fact that the street and sidewalks
leading TO the armory had been swept
OF the heavy mud and every effort
made to improve the usual wretched
conditions which surround the giving
OF an entertainment In Detroit's one
and only concert hall,
The next concert in the series will
take place Wednesday evening. Dec
q, and will be a special program OF
Christmas music for young people
given by the Thomas orchestra.
ELLA MAE HAWTHORNE.