Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-23
ORCHESTRA FRICTION
CAUSED BY JEALOUSY,
MEMBERS DECLARE
Strained Feeling Between Her
man Sandby and Hans Kind
Ter Said to Be Responsible
for Dissension
RESIGNATION REPORTED
Relations of Two 'Cellists Called
Stumbling Block to
Harmony

Music lovers in this city are gravely
concerned today over the dssension in
the Philadelphia Orchestra, often referred
to as the best in the country" as dis
closed in the reported resignation of
another Of its leading members today,
following the resignation of Herman Sand
by, first 'cellist and an artist of interna-
tional reputation, yesterday
Hans Kinder. third 'cellist who has
been doing most of the solo work this
season. had n short conference today with
Leopold Stokowski, leader of the orches-
ira, following which Mr.. Stokowski made
the simple statement that the conference
had been of IAN exceedingly delicate ma
ture," and that he did not care to discuss
1t until he had time for further delibera-
tion. Mr. Kinder Ievaded the direct ques-
ton as to whether he had turned In his
resignation or not. The resignation of
Mr.. Sandby was accepted today by the
Philadelphia Orchestra Association.
Members of the orchestra say that the
friction In their midst has come about
through jealousy between the two 'cellists.
Mr.. Standby, one of the most talented mu-
scans in this country has come to be
the idol of Philadelphia concert lovers,
but 1t Is said that he has been given but
little solo work this year. This has all
been done by Hans Kinder, the third
celist, who is only 90 years old, and is
said to be one of the most promising
young 'cellists in the country. His friends
say that Mr.. Sandby, who is n much older
man, has become intensely jealous of the
work of the younger musician.
When questioned concerning this Mr..
Sandby grew red in the face and said that
he had nothing to do with Mr.. Kinder.
II am first 'celllst and he Is third" he
said. Therefore, 1 do not have occasion
to associate with him. have nothing to
say as to my reasons for resigning I have
made no definite plans. cannot say
whether I will go to New York or not, as
has been reported, nor have / made any
statement that / would open a school for
advanced pupils and do concert work"
Hans Kinder said that while he and
Mr.. Standby were mot exactly good
friends" they were on friendly terms"
''If he does not like me 1 cannot help it,
but have nothing against him
Il have not thought about the matter
of resigning this year any more than
did last year. 1 might resign and so
might all the rest, for that matter. There
is plenty of time to consider the matter.
l. have not received any offers, but 1t
would be easy enough for me to obtain
another position. just the same as It will
be for Mr.. Sandby to obtain another posi-
ton"
Alfred Lenartz, second 'cellst of the
orchestra is in line to succeed Mr.. Standby.
but no action has been taken as yet.
Arthur Judson, manager of the Phila-
delphia Orchestra, said that members of
the orchestra were given until the 18th of
March to apply for more money for the
coming season or to resign. The con-
tracts of those who will do neither of these
things will be automatically renewed for
the next season
Mr. Sandby will give a concert i'm With
erspoon Hall before the University Exten-
sion Society on March IS, which he has
called his farewell concert" -...