The Washington herald., 1914-11-08

SIM cro,er). Incidental solos. Mrs.. cav
Ter. Mr.. Backing, and Mr. Humphrey; II
WIN Give You Rest" (Weso.
The evening choir Of the Church Of the
Covenant, under the direction Of Mr.. sgd
ney Lloyd wrightson. with Mr.! Harvey
Murray at the organ, win render the fol-
lowing musical program tonight: Organ
prelude. ave Maria" tsExteenth century,
(Arcadei); ''The Lord Is Ny Rock
CWoodman); soprano solo. 'In the Land
OF Fadeler's Day. (Danks). Mrs. CAV
Ter; 20 Love that VIII Not Let Ne Go"
CGelbeD. incidental solos. Mrs Gawler.
Mr.. Tittmann; Lead Ne. Lord" yves
Iey): organ postIude. Festival in G"
tseifero.
The regular monthly meeting OF the
board OF directors Of the Washington
Oratorio Society was held at the resi-
dence Of Mr.. Sydney Lloyd wrightson.
2123 lie Roy place. on Monday evening. A
full attendance was present, and nomina-
tionsf were made for the two vacancies
on the board. Election for these vacan-
cies win be held at the regular rehearsal
tomorrow evening in the chapel OF the
Church of the Covenant at O'Clock, en-
trance in N street It is the intention Of
the society to give The Messiah" the
early part of January, for which an or
chestra will be engaged. The exception
al rendition of ''The Elijah last season.
when a repeat performance was demand
ed by the public, at which time people
were unable to gain admittance to the
Church OF the Covenant, has prompted
the society to make this effort TO give
THE Messiah" under the most favorable
conditions. It Is realized that to ac-
complIsh this end the united support Of
all lovers of oratorio in the city will be
necessary. All singers are most cordial
ly invited to attend the weekly rehearsal
tomorrow evening, or any Monday even
ing. in the place above mentioned. The
different solo parts win be sung by local
artists, who will be chosen by the board
Of directors. The very best talent will
be chosen from among the local musi-
clans who show an interest in the work
and welfare Of the society.
p The Music Study Club will hold its next
meeting on Tuesday afternoon instead of
Monday, at the home OF the treasurer,
Mrs. o. B. Drown, in Cathedral avenue.
The last meeting was a particularly In
teresting one, with a number of new
members, including Miss Sarah Hickling,
who sang Tostis ''Serenade" and Loves
Dream:" Miss Emma Bender. who play
ed a suite by Grieg. and Miss Nabiha
Daoud, who played Romance in fiat,
by Sibelius. In addition to these num-
bers Miss Beulah Harper sang Sander
sons "A Dream Song" and Awake. Lit
tie Flower" by Gertrude Sans-SoucL snd
Miss Julia Huggins played three De-
busy numbers, 'CoIline de la Capri,
''Refiets dams reau," and Arabesque In q
major.
John Mccormick, the celebrated Irish
tenor will be heard in song recital next
Friday afternoon. November Is, at the
Theater, at $50 o'clock, under
the management of Mrs. Wilson-Greene.
Since John Mccormack appeared on the
musical horizon there has been a re-
markable revival of interest In Irish
contribute TO his amazing popularity.
First and foremost is the exceptional |
quality of his voice, which enables him |
to obtain the fullest effect of lyrical |
fervor: then his capacity of artistic rem |
dering, while his personal geniality OF |
which finds expression IN |
his readiness of response to all demands, |
md the spirit Of national patriotism are |
no mean factors in bringing about this |
result
Mr.. McCormack's program will include |
seNeTal operduC ar1aS, groups OF EnBl i
and Irish songs, and some beautiful folk /
songs of Germany, Norway. and Hun |
gary, translated especially for him.
The course of concerts arranged by |
Mrs. Wilson2Greene, to be given at the
National Theater five Friday afternoons |
1t 4:30 o'clock during the season, will in
:lude seven of the most renowned artists
Known to the musical world today.
Nine. Schumann-Heink. the greatest
of the age. will open the series
Friday, November %. Mime. Schumann-
Heink sings every school OF song and
lrias ever written. This will be her only
appearance in recital this season.
Nine Louise Homer, first of American
,ontraltos, and one CT the greatest lyric
Lrtists of the world, from the Metropoli-
an Grand Opera, will be heard in recital
December T.
Josef Hofmann, the great pianist, who
ltands in a class by himself, and who is
allied the "czar of the piano. will be
leard in recital Friday, January Is.
Pasquale Amato, one Of the greatest
Of this generation, and one Of
he most popular singers in the Metro
,olitan Grand Opera, will be heard on
II in a full recital program. He