The Washington herald., 1913-02-02

the Columbia Theater. 1nls dhhouh'S
ment will be of great interest TO music
lovers, as Mime. Culp is ranked among
the worlds greatest lieder singers OF
the day. She has won the unstinted
praise of the critics of Europe, and her
visit to America is proving a Dig sue
cess.
Tho patronesses OF this recital are:
Nine. Jusserand, Mrs. Bryce, Nine.
Bryn, Nine. Ekengren, Mime. Pezet,
Nine. Riano. Nine. Loudon, Mrs: WICK
ersham, Mrs. Won L. Meyer, Mrs. Letter,
Mrs. Carlisle. Mrs. Dimock, Mrs. EN-
mons, Mrs. II. Slater. Mrs. r. Town
send, Mrs. p. Belmont. Mrs. George
Eustis, Mrs. Henry White, Mrs. Glover.
Mrs. Buckner Randolph, Mrs. Sinclair
Bowen, Nine Hauge, Mrs. A. ]. Parsons,
Misses Patten. Mrs. Shepard, Mrs. Van
Loon, Misses, Riggs. Mrs. Norman WILL
Jams, Mrs. Hunt Slater Misses Brick
enstein, Mrs. Howe, Mrs. Corbin. Mrs.
r. Hinckley. Mrs. II. Wallace, Mrs.
Lawrence Townsend, and Mrs. s. Spen-
Ger.
The entire programme is as follows:
I'm abendrot. Ungeduld. Der Neu-
gierige, Gretchen am Spinnrade. Ave
Maria (Schubert): = Visions Pendant lie
bal (Tschaikowsky(; Der Asra, Mad
chen sind vie der Wind dowe); Es
muss Elm wunderbares sein. Angieolin
daI blonde erin 0-isztD: Won ewiger
Liebe. Standchen. Nachtgall, Der
Schmied, wiegenlied CBrahms).
Nine Nsmara -Toye. the gifted young
soprano, and Mr.. Xaver Scharwenka,
the eminent composer-pianist. will ap-
pear here in joint recital. in the fourth
subscription concert of the series under
Miss Cryder's management. at the Co.
lumbia Theater next Friday afternoon
at 4:3O.
Nine Namara-Toye is a musician of
much ability and has composed many
interesting numbers. At the age or
fourteen she had already won renown
as a solo pianist. and had composed
military march which was played by
Vessala's Band at Venice. 1t is pre-
dicted that her American tour Will Gre
ate as great furOre as her recent ap-
pearance in the European capitals.
American society people in Europe, as
well as our Ambassadors in the lead
ing European centers. have been proud
Of this gifted American girl. and they
have been anticipating a tremendous
success for her in her own country.
such as she has achieved abroad. Our
wealthy New Workers, who have been
strong supporters of opera, are most
interested in the tour of this young
artist The extraordinary range of her
voice is phenomenal. for not only in
the lower and middle register does this
wonderful quality glow. but the agility
Of a coloratura in the upper register
astonishes her hearers.
Scharwenka is one of the few great
living pianists who have contributed
valuable additions TO musical litera-
ture. His opera "Mataswintha, has
been successfully performed in Berlin,
Werner. and New York. His c minor
symphony and numerous chamber music
works and lieder have found wide rec
ogniGon. Aside from numerous smaller
works for the instrument, he has written
four plano Concertos.
Nine. Helen Donohue De Yo. the ar
tistic soprano of this city. will be the
soloist with the Washington symphony
Orchestra at the Columbia Theater on
tho afternoon of February IL. The
unusual beauty of the work of this
vocalist is well known to the musi-
clans Of Washington. Mrs. Dc Yo has
held the position of soprano soloist In
several Of the more important churches
in this city. Her personality is par
ticularly magnetic one. and her voice Is
of intimate warmth. sympathy. and al
Turing color. Mrs. De Yo sings. not
so much because of the waiting audi
ence in front. but rather for the pure
10y of it Mrs. he YO's powerful and
clear soprano voice will be heard in
the scene and aria All. Periido'' by
Beethoven.
A novelty entitled Suite Character
istiuue," by A. Tregina. will be intro
duced by the orchestra under the di-
rection of Heinrich Hammer. This
composition is noted for its exquisite
tone coloring. and will prove an inter
esting addition to the repertoire of the
orchestra. Mendelssohns Symphony.
No g. better known as the Scotch
Symphony" will be the opening number.
Tickes are now on sale at T. Arthur
Smiths ticket agency.
Ernest Schelling, the eminent plan
ist who has not appeared in this coun-
try for three years. will give piano
recital at the Columbia Theater We'd
nesday afternoon, February IL, at 4:SO.
On every occasion of Schelling ap-
pearance enthusiasm has been the
prominent element. The justification
Of such recognition has come from the
broad musicianly qualities of this pi-
anist.
Shortly before sailing for Europe IN
1909 Schelling appeared with the fore
most symphony orchestra of this land
and his brilliant performance in TINS
city with the Boston symphony will be
we'll remembered by all music lovers.
The First Congregational Church
choir is arranging Ye Olde Folkes Con-
Certc for the evening of February L.
and many old-time hymns, anthems
songs. and the like will be given by
the church quartet and large choir.
Mr. William J. Palmer, who has di-
rected very many old folks concerts
will direct the chorus work, and Mr.
w T Taber will preside at the organ;
all the participants will be costumed IN
the style of the Revolutionary period
Three ancient hymns will be sung and
the tone will be given by the leader
using a mahogany pitch-pipe which
was in actual use in a church during
colonial times and before an organ or
melodeon was permitted in the church
service.
Mrs. NJ. D. Lindsay will sing THE
Last Rose of Summer" while her hus-
band accompanies her with fiddle: an
anthem which portrays the killing OF
Goliath by David will be sung.
Annie Laurie" arranged for male
voices also a quaint old duet. Reuben
and Rachel" will be sung by Mrs. B. II
Smart and Mr.. Kenneth w. Ogden. Mrs
Alonzo Tweedale will sing Believe Me
II All Those Endearing Young Charms,
and Miss Grace Ross, who has studied
oratory. is to give a speaking piece.
Miss Edna Scott Smith, of the church
quartet, will be the chief singer in
Cousin Jedediah." which tells of the
preparations for tea party in honor
Of Cousin Jedediah. ''Ye AWHILE Cho-