Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-03-12
BOSTON SYMPHONY
ORCHESTRA CLUB
CHARMS AUDIENCE
City Hall Packed with People
Who Enjoy Finest Musical
Attraction Ever Heard in
Augusta

City hall was crowded to its fullest
capacity Thursday evening at the las
attraction of the Augusta Entertain
rnent Course, the Boston Symphony
Orchestral Club, and the program rem
dered was certainly deserving OF such
a crowd The artists composing this
organization are the principal players
of the Symphony Orchestra as we'll as
soloists of international reputation and
music lovers Of central Maine were
very fortunate to have the opportuni-
ty of hearing them. The concert was
by far the best ever heard in this
city.
There was such a crowd Of people
that it was impossible to begin quite
on the hour, nearly 1000 people being
present. Hundreds of people from
Gardiner, Hallowell, Waterville and
Winthrop besides the crowd from this
city were there to welcome this en-
semble of musicians And by the ap-
plause that was accorded them show
appreciated.
The orchestral club was conducted
by Andre Maquarre, a wonderful flute
soloist and orchestra player and
composer of no small repute. His
leading is distinguished by magnetism
and enthusiasm and he arranges his
programs so that they always delight
the audience. The personnel of the
organization was as follows: Jul. Won
Theodorowicz, 1st violin; Alexander
Ribarsh. LIST violin: Placido Fiumaia,
End violin: Hans Werner, violin; Ru
dolph .Nagel. violincello; G. Battles,
flute; Vannini, clarinet: Franz
Hahn, horn: A. Bach, trumpet: Roy
kenfield, trombone: Max Q. kunze,
double bass. Mr.. Bach filled the po-
sition equally taken by Mr.. Helm, who
vas taken suddenly i'll short time
ago.
AS an opening number the club rem
dered the overture. William Tell (Ros-
sini) in a superb manner and the Sc
lection was enhanced by the cello OBJ
ligato of Mr.. Nagel. Following the
rendition Of this selection there was
an outburst of applause such as had
seldom been heard in the hall.
A serenade for flute and horn was
then rendered by Messrs. Battles and
Hahn and these artists proved thai
they had a wonderful mastery over
their instruments. And again the hall
rang with applause.
One Of the choicest solos of the
evening was The Rosary" rendered
upon the cornet b. Mr.. Bach. This
beautiful selection PLAYED by such
great artist seemed to cast a spell
upon the audience, to make all pres
ent forget their surroundings and just
listen to the fine strains.
Andre Maquarre gave flute solo.
"F&ntasie Hongroise" in a charming
manner and was accorded a great ova-
ton. This man who has won such a
reputation in different musical lines
and is first flutist in the finest or
chestral BODY in the world, fascinated
his audience. 1t was a marvellous
demonstration of his wonderful mas
terry over this most difficult In.tru-
ment.
A violin solo. Meditation from
That's" (MasseneD rendered by Mr
Theodorowicz won the greatest APP
plause accorded any of the soloists
during the evening. The selection had
wonderful effect upon the listen
erS.
The club rendered many other num-
bers to delight the audience, among
them being selection from Faust ana
The Indians Dance Chara cteristic,
and at the close of each of their num-
bers these musicians were given an
ovation. Their work stirred the soul
of every person in the audience and
appealed TO the ordinary lover of mu-
sic as we'll as the deep student.
The managers of the course are to
ne congratulated for bringing an at
traction of this kind to Augusta.