The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1921-02-03
ENSEMBLE STIRS
LARGE AUDIENCE
Chicago Concert Ensemble
in Third Concert Under
Club Auspices.
FELBER SOLO CELLiST

to the Elks' assembly hall at eight
seventeen o'clock Monday night they
remained outside the doors until the
Chicago Concert Ensemble completed
the first number on their program pre-
scented under the auspices of the Ke-
nosha College club. A few more such
instances and Kenosha will have been
entirely cured.
In it's third appearance in Kenosha
the Chicago Concert Ensemble was re-
ceived with the enthusiasm whiee
marks appreciation of the finest. The
Ensemble, all members of the Chicago
Symphony orchestra, has returned re-
Gently from an eastern tour of the
Chicago Symphony orchestra where
they were acclaimed by New York
critics, as Second to none in this coun-
try" When one reviews the adverse
criticism of easterns on Chicago's OPP
era performers, it is indeed gratifying
to learn that from all "that came out
of the west" the Chicago Symphony
orchestra stands supreme. And is it
not especially gratifying to realize
that, through the Kenosha College
club, Kenoshans have opportunity to
hear a part of that super orchestral
body without travelling to the metrop-
oils?
Appeal to All
The program presented Monday even
ing was one which contained elements
of appeal to the musician, the amateur
and the layman. 1t opened with
Ay1h al
with distinctive dramatic Interpretation
of the story of "The Dumb Girl of
Portici," reflecting the spirit of the
Neapolitan Revolution in 1647 which
took place while Naples was a Span
ish possession.
In the second offering, perhaps, was
the widest appeal. In Goldmark' S
Bridal Song" and "Serenade" from the
Rustic Wedding" was portrayed the
series of charming fancies woven and
held together by the slightest of sym
phonic threads. The third number,
Sibelius' "Valse Triste" was eagerly
awaited as it was the first interpreta-
tion of Finnish music by the ensemble
1t was interesting to note the peculari-
ties of that "land of sorrow and SUI
blimity," in the odd, solemn-like mus
ic. 1t appeared to be in a minor key.
unusual, melancholy and concluding
with vague, haunting appeal AS an
encore they gave Moskowski's "Sere-
nade,'' started by the violins, with the
other instruments entering and con-
tinuing to climax. There was an
attractive cadenza by the violins and
bass theme throughout.
Ovation for Cellist.
The audience was enthralled by the
exquisite melodies of George Dasch's
ensemble but it remained for the solo
cello interpretations of Herman Eel
Der, Sr, to hold even the orchestra
spellbound. There was excellent or
chestra accompaniment for Mr.. Eel
ber's number.
w. H. Knapp, cellist, is responsible
for this review of Mr.. Felber's per-
Torrance: "In the cello fantasia, 90
Cara Memorial by Servais, the artistry
of Mr.. Felber was evident at every
point In the apparent ease with which
he executed the extreme difficulties of
the composition. The passages of &C.
taves, double stops and harmonics were
perfection itself while the beautiful
melody underlying the composition was
handled with warmth and sympathy
that appealed to everyone. The
Brahms Lullaby played for encore was
played with muted cello on the repeti-
ton His wonderful handling of this
melody appealed in such manner as
to demand repetition.
THE familiar but ever-enjoyable
| Berecuse from 'Jocelyn' was played by
Mr.. Felber in the same faultless man.
ner as the heavier, Servals numper
The melody was handled with breadth
| and feeling and the cadenza as clear
cut as though played by flute or clari-
nette. "
Ensemble is Recalled.
The second half of the program OBJ
ened with Luigini's Ballet Egyptian"
light, delicate and shimmering in
places as contrasted with the heavy
vibrancy of other parts. 1t was very
oriental. giving hints of strange Egyp-
tian instruments playing a melody of
indescribable beauty. After Mr.. Eel
bers Berceuse, the ensemble played
Primes "Veil Dance" and elaborate
theme of gorgeous effects ending in
what might be termed little lilts of
tone. Hubay's "Hejre Kati." had q
stately beginning which employed the
entire ensemble. Then there was a
dainty, airy part which grew stronger
and more sustained, reaching climax
of wild joyousness. Round upon
round of applause greeted the final
number until it was clear that the an
dience refused to leave without one
further evidence of the ensembles
varied repertoire. Accordingly, Vic
tor Herbert's "Punchinello," that pom
ular character in the Italian puppet
| show, was portrayed in all his gro
| tesque Joyousness. The outstanding
feature of the entire concert is that
a combination of limited number OF
instruments can, in so satisfactory q
manner, produce effects originally
written for large orchestras.
The fourth concert by the ensemble
and the third for the present season
will be given by the College club on
April 10.
The members of st. Michael's Beney-
client Society entertained with a sac
cessful hard-times party at the St
George hall Monday evening. Judge