The evening world., 1915-01-14
Missjc Leagues
Hard Task to
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THE Muao League Of America
10 not andlng its work all plain
sallins. Here 10 . phiian-
tArspio. not . charity. orsanisation
supported by wealthy women with
Ipsa--for tAs ladies are the more
active msmbers-that seeks to dis.
cover young American men and
ansxty and to help them to
opportunities for winning public
recognition. Among the most ac-
i've OF its supporters are Mrs.
Otto H. Kahn. Mrs. Willard
women with exceptional musical
Straight ana Mrs. w. X. Vanderbilt.
The complaint 10 heard constantly
that native talent has no chance
against foreign competition. and this
movement IL an effort to change the
condition, II 1t exists.
In response to the leagues an
nouncement OF its purpose applica-
lions for examination have been re-
ceived from nearly 1000 persons. Of
whom more than 800 have had a
hearing in Aeoiian Hall results not
AZ all encouraging. The Board Of
Censors Ia made up of prominen.
artists. such as David Bispham. Ric-
cardo Martin and Charlotte Maconda,
who give their time and services
freely and hopefully. So far most Of
the candidates have been found to
be impossible. Why? Is II that there
no longer are obscure geniuses? Is
II that pride and modesty restrain
the worthy from accepting what they
mistakenly think Is charity? Or is
II that talk Of discrimination in favor
OF the foreigner against the native Is
absurd? II there be young man
or woman with real talent who is
without means or influence to bring
u 70 the hopes Of the world. apply to
the league!
Marie Kaechhoefer. the Correspond :
ing Secretary Of the League. Is large
~ responsible for Its creation. Ions
before she succeeded in interesting
the people of wealth now supporting
1t she helped many a struggling
artist on his or her way and met with
some amazing and amusing cases Of
ingratitude: but that's another story.
To Malvina Hoffman also much
credit Is due.
Our old friend, Alvin Schroeder
'ceIlist, formerly Of the Boston SYM
phony Orchestra and OF the Kncisei
Quartet, brought from Boston to
Aeolian Hall yesterday afternoon the
Alvin Schroeder Trio. The other two
members Of the organization are Syl-
vaan Noack. second concert master oi
the Boston Symphony Orchestra, ant
Dthei Cave Cole. pianist. The trio Is
weu known in Boston and the East
but this was It's hrst public visit To
New York The programme con.
sisted Of the Beethoven trio in L
major. opus 10. played too dryiy: Ra-
meAu's concerto In A. light, charming
and httingly expressed. and Brahms's
sterling trio In c minor. well per-
formed. Mr.. Schroeder's tone was
a. nne a. ever; Mr.. Noack played q
effective; Mass Cole maintained her
part wocthiiy. and the ensemble wa,
excellent
Tannha user" was presented a
the Metropolitan Opera House las,
ni0ht to . large and interested audi
ence. johanna Gadski. In some stun.
ming now gowns, and In opulen
voice. was Elisabeth. Especially hnt
was her singing Of the prayer
Jacques Urlus maintained the name
part well. Margarete Matzenauei
was not at her best as Venus. Lenora
Sparkes was a tuneful Shepherd, and
the whole cast, that included Car
Braun, Herman We'll. Paul Althouse
Basil Ruysdael. julius Bayer and Car
schlegei. was satisfactory. Mr.. Her;
conducted.