Arizona republican., 1918-01-31
GREAT SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA WILL G|VE
 TWO SPLENDID CONCERTS IN CITY TODAY
"Poet Conductor" Will Be
 At His Best When Great
 Musical Organization Is Heard In Programs Here

The Minneapolis Symphony orches- ira arrives in the city this morning by special train, consisting of three Pull man and two baggage cars, direct from Tucson where it appeared last night at the Armory hall. In the conversation over the long distance wire last even ing. Tour Manager Wendell Leighton stated that cheer upon cheer followed the performance of Star Spangled Banner" and practically stopped the performance, the enthusiasm being so great. The incidental number played at the opening of all the Minneapolis programs, has won nation wide atten- ton by it's remarkable sOul-stirring and patriotic arrangement and per- formance. Conductor Oberhoffer was well into the symphony when the con- versation ended, the important message of which was that everyone should be present at the concerts this afternoon and evening in Phoenix, so they could hear this organization at it's best, a chance which they may not have again for a. long, long time"
 Many of the artists in the Minne- npolis society will undoubtedly be talk cn by the next draft, and as it takes years of preparation to bring an or Chestra to such a state of perfection, 1t is very possible that the present tour will be the last for an indefinite period, unless the war should reach an early termination.
 During the day, until the special train leaves for Los Angeles imme- diately after the night performance, Manager Wendell Leighton, Conductor Emil Oberhoffer and the soloists will be entertained by the various musi- clans of the city, as well as by Mrs. W. K. James, sister of MT. leighton.
 MT. Oberhoffer, world renowned as The poet conductor" is a man of much temperament and magnetism. He con ducts over @ hundred scores from memory, and plays the 90 artists under his baton as if they were a single in strument. Probably no other conductor produces so many shades of musical expression as this great American. He tones the orchestra down to the very softest whisper. and with the motion of a single finger, tremendous chords of steady vibration and purity issues forth. A criticism of the meastro's work is impossible, and the only way to understand it to be present and hear
 Last night, the beautiful new audi torium was lighted for the first time and many who were present, comment ed on the completeness and size of the edifice. The auditorium is half block long and 100 feet wide, and could hold as many as 5000 people. Seats will bt placed for an attendance of 1,500 fol today's concerts, but undoubtedly tho hall will be in great demand for other large gatherings because it is the mos spacious as well as the only solid con crete building suited for this purpose in the city.
 Manager Eugene Redewill asks al the patrons to be on hand early so tha they may hear the first number, tho Star Spangled Banner" It is custom. ary, and strictly enforced, that all thos, not seated at the opening shall remain standing in the lobby until the close O tue first number. The matinee start: at 2;3O o'clock and the night perform ance at S:15 o'clock precisely.