Omaha daily bee., 1916-04-21
STRANSKY AND NASH
WEAVE FINE SPELL
Conductor of New York Symphony
Orchestra and Omaha Pianist
Charm Great Audience.
CONCERT OF MUSICAL WEALTH
ny HENRIETTA NJ. REEFS.

OHlhnh > musical festivities CEN
tered at the Boyd theater last night
in the concert given by the New York
symphony orchestra. Josef stransky,
conductor, with our own Miss Fran
ces Nash as piano soloist.
And great festivities they were,
too, for there was one OF the finest
orchestras of the great metropolis Of
the new world, one OF the most cele-
bratod conductors Of the present day
and young Omaha soloist who does
not have to depend upon anything
but merit for her musical success,
and an audience which was large and
enjoyed to the fullest the fine must
cal fare spread out before them.
People have come 20 know that when
Miss Nash is scheduled 10 play for
them that fine musical treat Is in
store. She never presents music ex-
cept that which IL Of the very finest
sort, and she clothes 70 with great
charm and tonal beauty by her most
musical interpretations.
Miss Nash Charms Her Friends.
Her brilliant teenniea, equipment. tenn
permanent and musicanshp have always
been remarked at her previous appear
ances' Each succeeding time they Inn
press snow and give fresh delight in
the eSthetic pleasure Of her work.
The Saint saens concerto which she
chose to present with the orchestra IL
written IN one OF the happlost veins Of
that elegant French composer. scintll-
lating runs and bits OF melody are abun-
dant IN all the four interesting movements
OF this lovely concerto. The soloist IL
called upon for the highest display Of
musical and technical equipment. The
first movement presents many glowing
runs and passageg OF melody contrasted
with other portions where a certain dig
nifty and breadth OPTIONAL expression were
evident. The second movement was espe-
cially effective with its principal theme
OF swift Htaccato chords through which a
graceful melody IL running and which
keeps recurring first with the sololst and
then with the orchestra. continually
working up to stunning climax
The last movement with the rondo-
Ike theme, swift, accentuated and bril-
liant, upon which II Is principally built,
fairly takes the breath with It's seintil-
lating runs and wealth Of fllagree, It's
rushing climaxes and impellng rhythmic
relteratlon. II exacts the most dazzling
virtuosity from both the soloist and or
chestra. Miss Mash presented this beau
tfful concerto not only with tonal beauty
and technical clarity, but with vitality
and nm abandon which showed It's brilliant
beauty to excellent advantage. Many
beautiful floral tributes were presented
to this deservedly popular young soloIst
and she was recalled many times
Famous Orchestra Entrances.
Mr.. stransky unites a poetic concep-
ton OF the beauties OF the various num-
berJ presented with n certain vital force
and stimulation which seems to con-
stantly act upon the orchestra. and with
quiet. unobtrusive manner he brings tho
most glowing effects Of tone or fiery
brillianoy OF expression from his men
The orchestra Is large and we'll proper
toned. II plays with an ensemble that
Is as exact as It is satisfying. and with
promptness OF response which reflects
great credit upon the men as we'll as
tho conductor.
The program opened with the overture
"oberon." by Weber, In which the
warmth OF color and beautiful melody
for which this composer was famous are
abundantly found. opening with rather
peaceful song. a hint of llghtness is soon
suggested in the woodwind, and soon the
fairy-like themes and ioyousness are
found through all the Instruments deity
interviewer with the songful melody Of
the beginning.
The List symphonic poem, Les Pre-
ludea," presents this master with all his
gorgeousness Of means and manner. Ger
tain almost organ-like passages great
brilliancy Of woodwnd, sparkling runs or
lots Of melody and massive climaxes
mark this impressive number. The or
chestra and Mr. stransky presented
them with such success that an encore
was given. the "scherzo." from "rhe
Midsummer Nights Dream" TITS was
taken at tremendous tempo. which
gave the greatest daintiness 10 It's elfin-
like character.
Close - Triumph.
The TschaikoYaky symphony No.
made fitting close 20 40 glorious con-
cert, THIS symphony Ia written In the
most genial mood az this great maditas