The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-04-06

Eugene Ysaye. the greatest LIVING
violinist, and Leopold Godowsky, one
of the greatest pianists of the day, viii
appear in joint recital at the Columbis
Theater, on Friday, April II, at 4:30
Ysaye is SO well known and beloved
here, that any further comment seem.
unnecessary. Godowsky's recent triumph
here assures him of a warm welcome
feom his many admirers.
The following superb programme will
be given: Sonata in A major dedicated
TO Mr.. Yssye) Cesar Franck), Mr.
Ysaye and Mrs. Godowsky; ballad in
minor and "Andante Spianato and
Polonaise Op. %" Chopin, Mr.. Godow.
sky; Poem dedicated to Mr.. Ysaye)
(Chausson), and "Havanaise' Saint.
Saens). Mr.. Ysaye; "Kreutzer Sonata
Op. AZ (Beethoven), Mr.. Ysaye and Mr.
Godowsky.
Charles Anthony, one of tire most re.
markable of the younger generation OF
American pianists. will be the soloist al
the next concert of the Washington
Symphony Orchestra. This performance
to be given at the Columbia Theater
on Tuesday afternoon, April Is. marks
the close of the most successful season
in the history of this organiza ton.
America has in Mr.. Anthony a pianist
who stands for what is inassertive and
therefore agreeable. He is an artist
reveal ling a noble tone, and that we'll
balanced intelligent musicianship, which
is such a joy and contrast from the
self-centered, self-conscious artists who
bitten seem to think more OF their per-
sonalities than their art. Mr.. Anthony
will display his wel-polished technique
in the Grieg Concerto.
NJ 10 fnr
ing number the introduction to AT
lantis' by Louis Won Gartner. The
Tannrauser Overture will close the pro-
gramme.
Tickets for this concert are now on
sale at T. Arthur Smiths.
II is interesting TO note that the
opening number of the next concert
by the Washington Symphony Orches-
ira will be the music to Act 1 Of AT
lantis." a symphony opera ballet of the
elements. by Mrs. Christian Hemmick
(Alice Barney, music by Louis Won
Gartner tine American composer.
Mr.. Russell, the well-known pro-
Queer, is considering the advisability of
producing this ballet. which consists
of three acts and six scenes. 1t Is
said that the staging, scenic effect, and
dancing are all very unusual Even
new way. The music is in the form Of
q tone-p poem. and the harmonic scheme
has been written principally to add
significance TO the acting, dancing, and
scenic effects.
Mr.. Frank Norris Jones will give his
second annual piano recital at the Co
lumbia Theater April % at 4:30 o'clock
His many friends and admirers will be
nj to of MI
The following programme was given
at the Friday Morning Music Club last
Friday morning at the Washington
Club. 1910 | Street: Celtic sonata NC
DowelD, "Maestoso, "Semplice tenera-
mente," and Motto Allegro con Fuoco,'
Miss Virginie Bestor: song cycle, The
Morning of the Year G9l0), op. IS
(Charles Wakefield Cadman), the Men
delssohn Quartet, Ethel Holtzclaw
Gawler, soprano; Faye Rowena Bum
phrey. contraIto: Richard p. Backing.
tenor: George II. Miller, bass; Miss
Julia Higgins accompanist; Sydney
Lloyd wrightson, musical director.
The programme given last Sunday aft
ernoon at Mrs. Susanna Oldberg s
studio. was as follows: Miss Frances
Smith sang THE Clover Blossoms" by
Kathleen Rogers; ''Rosemonde," by
Chaminade: Maid of Ganges" by Men
delssohn; "A Bowl of Roses" by Con-
ningsby Clarke: THE Dove" by Lam
don Ronald: "Elegie,' by Massenet:
''Ould Doctor MacGinn," by Lohr;
Land of the Sky Blue Water" by
Cadman, and two numbers from Nine.
Butterfly" Miss Edith Gray gave as
piano numbers. Rachmaninnorrs pre-
Jude: ITO the Spring" by Greig;
shadow Dance" by Mcdowell, and
the Doll Dance" by Poldini.
Those taking part in todays pro-
gramme are Miss Julia Douglas and Mr..
and Mrs. Bryant.
The meetings of the Piano Teach
ers' Association are proving unusually
interesting this year and of great
practical benefit to those attending.
on March II Mr.. George II. Howard,
A. NJ, a newcomer in ashngton, ad-
dressed the association, having for his
subject THE New Idealism in Music"
He showed along what lines the spirit
of progress is evidenced both in com
position and education, and emphasized
the value of the old ideals in forming
the new.
At the last meeting Miss Waugh
demonstrated the power of descriptive
analysis in teaching and spoke Of mod
ern methods of memorizing.
Mr.. Ernest Lent has been prevailed
upon to appear at the next meeting on
April S, when the benefits to be derived
by the students from ensemble playing
will be considered. The presence of all
members is especially urged. The
meeting will take place at 141o N Street
Northwest.
The following musical numbers will be
rendered at the First Congregational
Church today:
At the morning service: Organ Pre-
lude in F., by wolstenholm: anthems,
Praise the Lord by Minshall; Great
and Marvellous" by Farmer; offertory.
Like AS a Heart Desireth," by Allit-
son. Miss Edna Scott Smith. contraito;
organ postlude, from Handel.
At the evening service, organ prelude
from Mendelssohn: anthems, 20 Lord,
How Manifold" by Bsrnby; ''Tarry
with Me-" by Baldwin,. choir hymn. 80
Savior of the World by Schuman; or
gan postlude, by Whiting.
Kari Holer, conductor Of the Arion
Gesangverein, has arranged pro-
gramme for the fifth musicale Of the
season, to be given this evening at $50
o'clock. Among those assisting will be
Miss Frances Davi ison, soprano; Miss
Lillian Chenowith, contralto. Miss Ida
Ulliran and Miss Louise VI Farrow,
viOlimsts: Miss Minerva Bailey, pianist.
and Mr.. Harry Helw;g, barytone.
This will be the last musicale of the
season.
The following musical programme will