The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1914-11-08
MIR. BAUER'S RECITAL,
Plays Beautifully and Sells For
traits for War Sufferers.

Harold Bauer gave n pianoforte rec''a.
at Aeolian Hall yesterday afternoon. The
event served to make II beginning in Oh
eminent artists eighth season OF appear
ances in New York, and although he naI
been heard here as recently as last
spring his remittance now into the conrc~'
field was made an occasion for manifesto
tons OF unusual and genuine delight
very large audience OF music lovers "t7
assembled and seldom Is tho admira''on
commanded by a performer In a conc'f,
hall sustained at such high degree ~
keen interest and pleasure as was tN''
elected by Mr.. Bauer throughout )
recital OF yesterday.
The compositions he presented we
selected along tho unique lines or
method In programme building which NJ.
Bauer is wont to employ. In choIct t"tv
afforded harmonious combination ~
works less frequently heard with others
more familiar, while each ono holding
an individual appeal made its own cam
for the consideration of deep and poeu'
beauty in characterization.
Bach, Beethoven and Brahms were ne
masters who furnished the compositions
and the order in which they were I'"
scented was as follows; BY Bach no
toccata and fugue in c minor; Beethoven
sonata. opus rs. In + sharp major ''e
variations and fugue by Brahms, on :
theme of Handel the II fiat major ana
i major two part inventions or ht'H'
the same masters three part inventions
| In + minor, n fiat ma or. G. minor, MAJOR
| and Il minor respectively, and the sonata
| opus 10, In a fiat major by Reein'N'W
| Under ordinary conditions this was
list to make demands somewhat f'''sh.'S
on the listeners. but Mr.. Bauer's aud .ch''
| still demanded more at It's close ana 10
| responded generously with encores
OF Mr.. Bauer's playing throughout the,
| is nothing new which can be said. \ ''N
master In the virtuosity OF technical 'N
| position as required in the demands 'n' ~
| by his chosen instrument, this az u.s..
one who never fails In his reai.'I-
| rise TO an interpretativo level Of .''.
| ton which Is unfailngly sustained .t
| powerful security OF a lofty s'N..
| and "A dignified and rcposeful style.
| resources Mr., Bauer again drew
yesterday in full measure, while on.
| each composition with eAqu'S'''
| poetic grace OF feeling.
| II IL difficult 10 tell whore he Z lN'
| pleasure. After the Beethoven j
| sonata there was prolonged applause
| following the Brahms variations N
| received a superb exposition, N' WIS
peatedly recalled to the platform
| each OF the Bach inventions s'.'''
| clarity TO please as lovely gen.
the final number. the sonata Of l''''"
|
| OF musicianly eloquence. ,
| At the close OF the recital Mr. h'-,'
labors were by no means ended. '7
| lowing the printed house PROGRAMME N'.,
| was also printed and under the moan.
IAN Appeal the following notice
| IAN effort IL being made TO raise ''.',
10 relieve acute cases of distress n,''
hundreds OF families OF musicians IN toy :
left destitute as result o, IN" "''
Harold Bauer. DESTROYS OF assist me- ~,
worthy cause--many pitiful cases ''F'"s
come to his personal attention--oNtrs ~
| autographed photograph to eaoh Pc ~,
contributing a minimum amount az ."
cents 10 the fund,
"Mr Bauer will he happy to -
| contributions and deliver his s'gnHl
graph in person In the artist room n. T.,
| tho concert, or letters and checks 20
him In caro- OF Loudon Charlton CO.
Hall. New York; will receive ~ F'
| attention"