Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1916-10-20
WEDNESDAY, CLUB
BEGINS SEASON
Enthusiastic Audience Greets
the Artists, Hans Kinder
and Margaret Keyes

Hack to an audience who knew and
welcomed them came Hans Kinder.
ceiiist. and Miss Margaret Keyes. con-
tralto, at the first Fall meeting of the
Wednesday Cub in Fahnestock Hall
iasI evening. From almost every seat
In the crowded auditorium came ap-
piause or greeting when the talented
young Dutchman appeared upon the
stage followed by his accompanist.
hihs Clark Hammann, whose sympa-
'ne,ic work at the piano has given
pressure many times in Harrisburg's
musical circles.
Mr. Kinder, who is still under
twenty-five years of age. Is solo vioIon-
Oh the Philadelphia Orchestra.
ms control and mastery are remark
aoie. Ihe deep, rich tones of the
eeiio sing like a human voice under
MS touch. The mans whole person.
amy Is thrown into his work. Bv.a
suuoen turning of the head and lifting
VI 'iie orows he appears to be in men
'ai communion with the unseen forces
ol harmony leading him through COM
Phcated phrases. The lightness. accu-.
racy and grace of his rendering Of
chahson Napolitaine" (Casella-Kin-
dier) was delightful. In Scherzo Ca
price Camille Zeckwer), the selection
deolcated to him by the composer. he
was at his best. If. indeed, there can
oe any relative degrees in the inter-
pretations of so finished an artist. The
concerto in Minor, Opus 33, in one
movement &C. st. Saens), was, from
technical standpoint, the most won
derful selection given during the even
ing. Mr.. Kinder was especially gen.
erous with encores in gracious re-
sponse to the enthusiasm of his audi
ence,, following the concerto with
St. Saen's always beloved lie Cygne."
Miss Keyes a Favorite
MISS Margaret Keyes, contralto, as
soclated with the Metropolitan Opera
Iorces, New York city, has pure,
rlch voice of exceptional range ana
aoiuine. These two essential qualities
OF great singer were shown especially
In Der Erste Kuss" (Sibelius), as was
also the sympathy of the reading. She
ls not temperamental or dramatic in
mannerism like so many concert sing
ers' put sincere and accurate, excellent
IN phrasing and form. The pathetic
little love song. "Coolan Dhu" (Leoni).
ana the German ballad. "Schlagende
Iterzen' (Strauss), gave opportunity
Tor display of her deep full lower
register and the contrasting lightness
and heXibility of her higher tones. A
slight huskiness which seemed to
trouble Miss Keyes early in the even
ing gave place to her usual we'll
rounded performance. That she is a
prime favorite with the Wednesday
CIub was shown by the huge bouquet
OF flowers passed across the footlights.
another was sent to Mrs. Florence
vessels, a well-known vocal teacher
ot New York, who accompanied Miss
Reyes at the piano. Like Mr.. Kinder
the vocalist was most kind by answer
Ing with encores the warmly expressed
approval of her hearers, among these
being the charming little ballad of
Childhood. '"The SWING" by Eleanor
Smith.
The closing number. Agnus Del
(Bizet), was duet by Miss Keyes and
MIR. Kinder, Mrs. Vessels at the
piano. The richness of the crescendo
working up to a finale of almost sacred
majesty and beauty left the audience
enthusiastic but little awed and
serious.
So the door has swung open for the
beginning of the thirty-ffth years
work of this thriving musical organ
ization which is pride and a credit
to the city of Harrisburg
ANNA H. WOOD.
Mrs. H. w. Stroup, of 1913 Derry
| street. has returned home after O visit
with friends in Mechanicsburg.
]. Herbert Springer, of 1927 Vernon
street, student at Gettysburg College,
Will spend the weekend at his home.
Miss Anna Lehman. of Swatara Hill,
spent some time with Mr. and Mrs
Bruce Lehman. of 1416 Derry street.