The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-07

without the faintest semblance of ar
fectatton or posing.
And her performance-to repeat the
phrase that best suggests It, her ire
mendous performance--was hers alone:
itaseman did not conduct her. nor at
tempted to; he followed her strictly,
carefully and exceptionally we'll watch
ing her closely and leading his men
| with her.
Orchestra Lends Applause.
a., a. inc conclusion OF her performance
| their instruments and clapped their
hahds together-unusual in itself-and
tho house went into ecstasies over
and over. she was called out: time
ano again she bowed. while tho audi
once ciamored for more. But she re-
iused 10 play again-and wisely
Ihis concert offered an opportunity
Tor tho presentation OF compositions
by three Richmond composers: Fred
eric Charles Hair Leslie f. Watson and
W. Henry Baker. the director Of the
chorus. who conducted during their
performance
Lack OF space forbids more than a
oriet mention OF each Mr.. Hairs
Menuet TO Grazioso" is marked BY an
exposition OF its composers rare gift
Tor meiodious expression. which in this
llece Is most gracefully employed in
oiaiosue form between various instru-
i"cn's Oh the orchestra. which answer
each other in different phrases az tho
'henc. Tho composition Is lightly
scored for orchestra throughout and
me effect is OF peculiar daintiness and
delicacy.
Mr' Watson's "Reminiscences" is the
.n,ru movement of suite. 1t opens
win an Introduction heavily announced
ny 'rombones and tuba: the main theme
'heh follows upon strings alone The
second theme is given out by the low
Strings OF the 'cellos. softly marked
by BASES and tympanl, working up 20
climax of slow chords Announced
by the cello the main theme then pro
cceds TO climax. and the piece closes
WIN "reminiscences OF the first theme
of his suite.
Mr. Bakers "Intermezzc Caprice"
proved to be one Of the most delight
full items on the program Scored win
"a thorough understanding of instru-
mentation, Its composer made ii truly
n caprice. joyful interlude OF laugh
ing. carc-frce grace Among the other
Instruments the oboe was most skin
iuilY employed. We're the 'celIos i'm
returning to the original theme
woodland fantasy in suggestion. II
might well be used to accompany n
dance of dryads.
All three compositions we're heartily
hpplauded. and their composers com
pe!ied To bow in token OF gratitude for
movers bestowed upon them
'riegs beautiful Peer Gynt' suite
was piayed by tho orchestra. and well
ork Philharmonic Orchestra do that
suite.
Made Wotnn Live and Mourn.
90, aor sp,endid climax to the concert.
"Wotan's Farewell when ali iS ~ ,top ne
n reine ,In nered Win such profound adj
l ast year as s ,ne ono great feature OF
Again his superb voice rang out In
, me mnJesty OF The matchless song with
nero of myth, saga. and legend ana
upon a second hearing. the man and
he has ar,s, grey tbN -o, in stature Though
Of the world; he stood upon the concert
hands at his side, simply and impress
siVely because OF his bearing and per-
ssonal appearance. and made Wotan
10 Brunnhildc, and surrounded her
with the magic fire. and stood motion.
les9 while the orchestra played TO the
world marvel.
Only one incident marred the after
recognizins the fact that Richmond is
amused at a bit OF writing. laughed
openly as he played it-a breach of
ordinary. let alone professional, pro-
priety that should make the manage
n nir, OF the metropolitan opera House
on how 10 behave outside OF New York
before sending them on tour
City Needs Concert Hail.
Complaints were heard from many
who were seated on the left side OF
the house concerning what seemed To
he blacksmith shop in full blast i'm
tho immediate neighborhood. and the
customary noise of the street cars
necessarily intcrfered with the com
plete enjoyment Of the audience
But these are physical discom forts
of necessity attendant upon the loca-
ton Of the City Auditorium, which
cannot be avoided until Il proper con
cert hall shall have been erected
With the very few exceptions re-
ferred to in this review and that OF
yesterday. President Corley and his
ASSOCIATES have. during their tenure
OF office by their wide and r-slehted
financial ability, untiringly exercised
put the Wednesday Club upon
sounder monetary basis than ever be-
fore in its history. besides having pre-
scented to their subscribers greater arr
lists in greater number than have ever
been heard in Richmond. And for
these achievements. the thanks of the
public should go TO these men-to John
q. Corley, In particular.