Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-12
MUSICAL TREAT
OF LAST NIGHT
Testimonial to Sara Lemer,
Appearing With Reinald
Werrenrath, a Success

Those who had the pleasure and
privilege of attending the testimonial
concert last evening at the Orpheum
theater were we'll repaid by a mu-
sical treat not often duplicated in
Harrisburg.
The well-filled house presented a
pleasing picture, and the pretty
gowns of the women, the evening
clothes of men, helped to make us
realize that this was a gala occa-
sion. as indeed it was. for this COM
munity was in attendance to do
honor to a daughter of Harrisburg,
Miss Sara Lemer. violinste. The as
rath. baritone, whose accompanist
was Harry spier. while Newell
Albright acted in the same capacity
for Miss Lemer
From the opening number to the
end, the program was delight.
There was not moment throughout
the entire presentation which was
not replete with interest. There were
no weak spots and it was a joy to
realize that one of these artists is
our own.
Mr.. Werrenrath opened the pro-
gram with a beautiful group of
songs, his beautiful rendition of
Caro- Milo Ben" written in the sew
enteenth century, was possibly one
of the most delightful hits of the
evening. Especially attractive were
the Chinese Mother Goose
Rhymes" by cambridge Crist. They
were full of life, and demonstrated
that the Chinese are full of humor,
and love to sing about things of
their everyday life. This group was
unique and proved to be one of the
chief features of the program. OF
course Mr.. Werrenrath sings every
thing so well that it is rather un-
wise and foolish to say that he does
one style better than another. He
sang almost every type of song and
is indeed a most versatile artist and
does everything well. He has re-
finement in his work. not often
heard, his art of tone coloring, his
beautiful diction and extraordinary
Interpretation are joy, and this,
com bined with a beautiful voice,
make him the splendid concert
singer that he is.
Fine Local Artist
Too much cannot be said of Miss
Lemer. She is an artistic worthy to
appear on the program with any OF
the great artists. Her tone is beau
tiful. sure, delicate, yet firm If need
Ire. She has a splendid technique
and wonderful temperament. Ger
tainly nothing could have been more
beautiful than the delicate work
done in the Lullaby of Riger, then
too. she did a delightful piece of
work in the rather modern Here
kati, by Hubay.
Miss Lemer gave two movements
from the Mendelssohn Concerto in
f Minor, and certainly gave us of
her best in this number. OF course
every one just loved the Para
phrase" on the "Paderewski Minuet'
by Kreisler. Her concluding num-
ber was unusual in character, the
"Scherzo Tarantelle" by Wienaw-
ski and proved to be just the right
selection as a finale to her own
charming program.
In support of these artists were
two very able accompanies. Mr..
Spier played the entire program for
Mr. Werrenrath without a note, and
has music was charming.
Mr.. Albright is well. known and
needs no introduction, but certainly
even so his beautiful accompani-
ments deserve notice, for they were
those OF an artist. 1t is one thing to
he a soloist. but he can do both.
His work was lovely.
Too much praise cannot be given
for this beautiful program. 1t is to
he hoped that it will not be long
before Harrisburg will again have
the pleasure of hearing these two
gifted musicians.
MRS. JAMES G.. SANDERS.