Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-10-21
MUSICIAN CLUB WILL
BR|NaRT|sTs TO CITY
Second seaso Will opon on October
81, Win Famous Cellist
WI Be Heard.
ENTIRE PROGRAM ARRANGED
ossip Gabrilwitsch, Eminent Rus
Sian Plants VIII Appear at Jener-
son Hotel q November 15-Othcr
Celebrities Engaged.

The Musician Club of Richmond will
open It's seconSseason with a morning
musicale on Tednesday. October 81,
at IL o'clock ! the auditorium Of the
"oman's Club Miss Helen Broemcr.
The well-know cellist of Baltimore,
mas been engaged to assist on this pro-
gram. The prsence OF a cellist, par
tcularly on tk account Of its rarity
IN this city. yill be most welcome.
MIS-. Ivan Malty will accompany Miss
Broemcr in ht solo work, and also
IN trio by adman, in which Mrs.
nequembourg Hll play the violin part.
Inc other soloits appearing OH the pro-
gram Will inclue Mrs. Dorothy Pleas
ants BarksdaIe pianist; Mrs. Hodgins,
contralto, and Miss Doris Baker, vio-
linist
This program will be confined to the
work OF the American composers. The
second musical, on November 20, will
consist OF Frach music; the one on
december IS. pix music OF all lands;
on January 80, Sea ndinavian; on Feb
ruary ~. Italip; on March 10. Bohe-
mian: on Marc q, miscellaneous; on
April "a. American.
At intervals Turing the season there
WIN be three artist recitals of the
highest order. beginning with the dis
tingufshed Russian pianist. Ossip Ca
brilowitsch. on the evening OF Novem-
Der 10. at tht Jefferson Hotel audi
torium. Mr.. abrilowitsch 10 classed
among the foui or 1--WE leading pianists
or the world, Ind has to his credit a
ION. list Of achievements. He has
made extensiv, concert tours through
Ruasia, Germany. Austria, France. Eng
lana and the Scandinavian countries
In 1900 he made his first visit to
america. Tho impression he made
then IL well remembered. Since then
no has made DIX transcontincntaI tours
OF the United States. winning for him
SELF the most ardent praise from the
critics Of this country
is ACKNOWLEDGEMENT HEAD
OF RUSSIAN SCHOOL
Sabriiowitsh is by universal con-
sent at the very head OF the Russian
school OF panists. while his wife,
CARA Clemens. best known in this
country. perhaps, the daughter of
Mark Twain, has won wide recognition
as contralto Of universal attainments.
Al the beEinning Of the war the pianist
ana his wife were living in Munich,
and he, beirg Russian citizen, nat
uraliy Tell under suspicion. He was
arrested as spy and kept in tail while
his innocence was being established
After several days he was informed
that the investigation was satisfactory.
and he and Mrs. Gabrilowitsch were
permitted to leave the country on con-
dition they not return until the war
was over.
Without doubt. Richmond music
lovers have a great treat in store for
them In the coming OF this musician.
particularly after the mastery per-
tormance OF Harold Bauer last year.
VINO created an interest in piano play
Ing that had hardly been felt here be-
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one OF the artists brought to Richmond
last season by the Musicians Club.
On the evening of January fiat the
Jeu erson auditorium. the club will pre-
sent the Flonzaley Quartet which Is
recognized as the leading string quar-
tet. now that the kneiscls have dis
banded. Once more the comfort and
delight Of hearing chamber music in
comparatively small hall will be
greatly appreciated.
ENDEAVORISG TO REACH
ALL MUSIC LOVERS
inc third artist concert will be
given by Madame Julia Claussen.
mezzo-soprano of the Chicago Grand
Opera Company. She was born in
sweden, and her operate and concert
successes have placed her in tho fore
most rank OF the worlds greatest
singers.
The high quality of the artists
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cellence Of the programs arranged give
PROOF OF the increasing popularity and
success OF the Musicians Club. And
In this time OF war, when such heavy
demands are being made on the
strength and energy Of all, IL is well
10 turn occasionally to music for the
necessary relaxation and relief from
the strain. The club Is endeavorIng TO
reach all the musicians and mnsjc
lovers In Richmond and the surround
Ing communities. and all the students
In the colleges and schools should avail
themselves OF the special rates made
to enable them to hear the artist con
certs.
Tho work OF tho club Is broad and
as shown by the large
number or active members who apnear
IN programs. and by the fact that at
least twenty-five members are serving
on committees. The board has also
pnerer the services OF its active mem
pers Tor concerts at Camp Lee.
Membership applications will be re-
eived at any time during the season.
those interested are urged to apply as
arly as possible. SO that they may
fhvc the privilege Of hearing all the
9ncerts. Address Mrs. Basil Gwath-
1ey, 2ola Monroe Avenue. Applicants
fr active membership are REQUIRED RI
quarry before an examining commit
tee. The associate membership cards
are transferable for all concerts. which
fact enables members who are unable
to attend the morning musicales par
to give that pleasure to some
one else.
The board OF governors include the
following: president, Mrs. Francis ID.
Williams; vice-president, Miss Helen
Stevens; secretary, Miss Louise VIII
Itams; treasurer. Mrs. Basil NJ. Gwath-
mey; Mrs. +. D. Hequembourg. Mrs
A. B. Guigon, Miss Jean G. Trirs, Mrs.
Chanting NJ. Ward, Mrs. L. r. Dingus.
Mrs. Thomas Whittet.
Program committee-Mrs. F. d. He
luxembourg. chairman; Mrs. r. Flaxine-
ION Harker, Miss Mamie Davis.
Publicity committee-Mrs. A. 3. Chi.
yon. chairman; Miss Ellie G. Worthan.
Mrs. William r. Trisg. Jr.
House committee - Mrs. Thomas
Fhittet. chairman; Mrs. George B. Jen-
Hngs, Mrs. A. w. Patterson.
Artist concert committee-Mrs. Chm.
Mig M. Ward, chairman; Mrs. Norman
Cal Miss Belle Johnson.
Membership committee-Mrs. L. r.
Digus, chairman; Mrs. J. X. Bowman.
Mr.. D. r. Anderson. Mrs. e. L. Boiling.
Mr.. Norman Call, Mrs. Jennings Wise.
Mr.. A. w. Martenstein, Miss Mamie
Da1s.
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