The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-03-20
CONCERT BEST EYER
Saengerbund Scores Hit OF
Its Existence.
BOY vIoLINIsT WINS HONoRS
Elias Brecskin, Russian Youth,
Earns Hearty AppIause-Solo Parts
Well Decentralization GcsangSe-
rein to Give Concert Tonight Tn
der Direction of Karl HoIer.


the Washington saengerbund at the New
National Theater shaped itself into a
glorious finale to one of the most sue
cessful and artistically best arranged
and conducted seasons this organization
has experienced since it's foundation over
sixty years ago.
Music and song are the divine at
tributes of the human soul. They are a
prayer and a benefaction, and it is for
these reasons that the rules of Lent did
not in the least interfere with the attend
ance. which was most fiattering. so far
as size was concerned, and was also in
a most happy temper.
The programme was composed of num-
bers by such masters as Niels Gade.
Beschnitt- Wieniawski, BeIIini, Engel-
hardt, Vieuxtemps, Delibes, Johann
Strauss. David. and Pagaaini, and their
song and tone poetry was interpreted by
the male chorus of seventy of the Saen-
gerbund. assisted by the Washington
Symphony Orchestra, each member OF
which well-known organization is an
artist and musical genius. and the solo
parts we're sung by Mr.. Macfarlane
Brockett, tenor; Mr.. Thomas a. Murray.
barytone; Nine. NoreIl. the famous So
prano of the Metropolitan Opera House.
New York, and Master Elias Breeskin,
the violin prodigy. had been specially
engaged for special numbers. The con-
cert was under the direction of Prof.
Heinrich Hammer. the musical director
of the bund
Breeskin Wins Applause.
Cnstinted praise should be bestowed
upon the art and genius of Elias Bree-
skin. a fifteen-year-old boy in knicker-
bockers. whose violin solos were gems
of inspiration and specimens of teChni-
cal perfection. Appearing rather i'll at
ease and with a countenance which did
not in the least betray any emotions. this
young Russian played some of the most
difficult numbers with an ease and grace
and depth of understanding. as we'll as
correctness of Interpretation, seldom
heard on any concert stage in this city.
He was enthusiastically applauded, and
responded with a number OF encores.
Nine. Norelli, Notwithstanding that she
suffered with cold, sang her numbers
highly satisfactorily. She has d sweet
and cultured voice. and masters most diff
fiCult parts with truthfulneSs of tone and
splendid execution. Nine. Norelli made
a favorable impression, especially with
the Bell Song, from "Lakme." by
DeIbes. She responded with an encore.
The work of the Washington Sym
phony Orchestra hardly needs any words
of encomium. This organization is suffi-
GENTLY well known TO the Concert-going
public of this city as to need no further
comment.
The Saengerbund chorus. under the di-
enced a great Improvement so far as its
singing is concerned. Its harmonies are
bea utiful. shading and phrasing is well
nigh perfect, and enunciation and inter-
pretation are greatly improved.
The solos of Mr.. Brockett and Mr.. Muir
ray were sung in d beautiful manner.
The Programme.
The following programme was pre-
sented:
Nacnkanse Ossian. overture. .Neils Gadt
Orchestra-
Washington SaenSrrbund.
Soiokts: Mr.. Macfarlane Brockett, tenor. and
Mr. Thomas A. Murray. baritone.
Cnnoerto in d minor nor..................H. Wicniawsk
Master Elias RTstskin and oTchtstra- p.,,,,
Nine. Norelh and Orchestra
Muttersrrache .Ergelhar
Washington Sasngerbmd.
4.
Andanta fantasia apasiouAta.. NietItefnTf
Etnde in Z ma Pasanin
. - Master t1ias. Brcesktn and orchtstra- r,,,,,,-
BeiSCIC, laktne .L'tuues
Nine Nnrdelli and Orchestra
An der .choncn. blanen Donau, Tslse- Joh. Strauss
Washington SacnserbInd and Orchestra.
The oficrrs Of the Saenge-bInd President. Al
bert Lspper: yice president. II. A. Schcuermann
cnrrsSnordins and financial secretary. A. Brauner
recording serIetarv R. Brauner; treasurer. FREDERICK
Car musical director Heinrich Hammer; Librarian.
William HanneInann: directors Charles II. Rau
man, J. 2. Redcker g. II. schultz. John Wald-
man DR.. L. A. Walker. and kark Nandcr.
The Programme.
The Arion Gesangverein. under the di-
rection of Kari Holer. will give the fol-
lowing programme at its concert. fol-
lowed by a ball. this evening in the Ma
tional Rifles Armory:
Mra Roma Deronne Hempstead ocntralto: Mr..
Richard LcYleberg yiolOGlCseliIt Nr. Thomas
A. Murray. harrtone-
PROGRAMME.
cyborrss. Cal ..Staedtl.in Traut'' fRergmusller)
ID, Mic Mutter mag mi nit (Folk Sous)
Anon GcsanserTerrin.
'Orilo solos tal AIb,Imblatt tHenrqursl % Sal
tarcIlo G.indnerl. Mr.. LOrlebs-E.
Coutralto solo, "Ah. Love- but a DAY.. Beach
Mr. Hampstead.
BARITONE SOLO recitativ" and aria from Don
Carlo c1Il
Mr. Murray.
Cello solos:
tsl Noctunr- hopin
Mr.. Lorlebcrg.
Contralto solos:
C.J ''Nur wer die schnsscht ketnt" TrhaiEovsSy
(b) "Chansou dAnpIr. Holman
Mrs. Hampstead.
Cello oblisato: Mr.. Lorlcters.