The Washington times., 1913-03-16
JULIA CULP WILL
RETURN TO CAPITAL
Dutch Artist Is Considered to
Be Without a Peer in
Leider Singers.

Rarely has T. Arthur Smith taken
greater pride in announcing a concert
attraction to the people of Washington
than he does in acquainting them with
the closing of the deal whereby Madam
Julia Culp, the wonderful Dutch lieder
singer who captivated an audience in
this city only a few weeks ago, will
return to the Columbia Theater Friday
afternoon, April 4, with an entirely new
program of quantity beautiful songs.
Madam Culp is unquestionably one Of
the greatest singers Of the day, and
In the lieder field is without a peer.
To those who heard her, or have fol-
lowed the notices that have been heaped
upon her throughout the country, moth
ing other than the announcement OF her
coming is necessary.
1mbued with a musical ability to
reveal new beauties in whatever COM
position he plays, Max Pauer, the most
polished Of Goldman pianists, who Is
announced for a recital at the Columbia
Theater a week from Friday afternoon.
March 2S, under the management of
T.. Arthur Smith, is being hailed every
where as the successor to Paderewski
Washington has already Joined with
the sister cities of the East in paying
homage to the distinguished artist, on
the occasion Of his recent appearance
as soloist with the Boston Symphony
Orchestra, and for this reason the ex-
traordinary demand for seats for the
recital is not altogether unexpected.
His rendition of the Mendelssohn
concerto in G minor on the occasion Of
the appearance with the Boston Sym
phony seems to have but whetted the
appetite of the, local colony for a
further opportunity to acquaint them
selves with his extraordinary powers.
The Mendelssohn School of Music,
under the direction of Emile Foss
Christiana and Miss Grace Gilchrist,
gave a concert at the Playhouse We'd
assisting artist. and sang two numbers
and gave two encores. The following
took part: Misses Cecil Davis. Mildred
Huguely, Esther Balser. Grace Balser,
Bessie Crlimp, Helen Mergner, Viola
Measer. Hazel Bennett. Augusta Braun.
Hess.
Max Pauer, in the few weeks he has
been before the American public. has
been hailed as the successor to Pade-
rewski.
Selection from Godard's opera, 'Joce-
lyn." introducing the famous berceuse.
Ayers reverie. Twilight (new); Jones,
real Irish airs. Hildreth's Top O.
tn Mornin';;" Won BIon's "Serenade
d'Amour;" Moret's idyIl. AFTER Yes
pers," with chime solo by Jack Gresset;
iacome's "Printaniere:" Carman's Pc
tite Mignone," with duet for flute and
clarinet, and Strock's tnew) Youth and
Moonlight" wa4tzes will be some of the
features Of the brilliant symphony, or
chestral program to be given at the
Cosmos Theater concerts today. begin,
ming at o'clock. and continuing until
1870 o'clock tonight.
In addition there will be a galaxy OF
vocal offerings from vaudeville IA
yorites and other attractions.
In honor OF st. Patrick's Day, Direc-
tor John s. NJ Zimmerman. of the
United States Soldiers Home Band, has
arranged a program Of exclusive Irish
numbers.
Harry Patterson Hopkins. director of
music at the Washington College, has
been engaged to give an organ recital
at the First Presbyterian Church. or
Alexandra, Va, at one of their festival
evenings during Holy week. Mr.. Hop
kins will be assisted by the choir OF
the Franklin Street Presbyterian
Church from Baltimore, each member
of which is a soloist.