The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-01-06
FRITZ KREISLER IN
 CONCERT RECEIVES
 A GREAT OVATION

After an absence of some years, during which much has gone amiss with this
 world of ours. Fritz Kreislcr appeared
 at the Jefferson theatre last night before an audience that filled the theatre and
 the stage, except for limited space oc-
 cupied by the violinist, his accompanst and the pano.
 The reception given Mir. I<reisler. who
 was present d by Mrs. Richard r. John
 ston and Mrs. Orlne Shipman as nota-
 ble figure in their series of ''all-star con certs," was enthusiastic, spontaneous and sincere. lt was a tribute richly deserved, for this, master of the greatest of all musical instruments played with Superb artistry and his programme was such that the dullest car was bewitched by the music that only an artist can pre- duce on the violin and only Kreisler, per
 haps. with such clarity and richness 9f
 tone.
 The only number on the programme
 which might be termed "caviar to the general" was II. Vieuxtemp's Concerto No. 4," which was the first, but judging from the applause to which MT. Kre,ser
 was forced to respond the group was enjoyed. He played this number with all his accustomed briliancy and perfection of technique.
 In the second group, which consisted of five pieces l. B. Carriers "LaChasse" was an exquisite bit of musical fantasy to which the yioinist did full justice. It was one of his most popular selections, although Bach's "Gavotte in E Major and "Variations," by Tartin were all most as well liked, It is difficult to pick and choose when kreisler plays since every. number is given wonderful in- depreciation.
 Dvorak Indian Lament" the first number in the third group on the pro gramme, was played with rare skill. bringing out sall the plaintive beauty of this piece, and the "IIindoo Chant" of Rimsly- KorlSasoff which followed it was another selection that elicted storm of applause The Spanish Serenade, composed by Kreisler and Chaminade, and a minuet by Kreisler and Paderew- ski were both admirably done. Vien- nese popular song, "The Old Refrain, arranged by Kreisler. was one of the insistent that MT. Kreisler played this number twice.
 Although his programme was of gen erous length to begin with. he responded to a number of encores. There was nothing to mar the pleasure of a perfect evening" except late arrivals who Kept the artist waiting patiently for, them 70 Scram ble into their seats, and tendency here and there to tap feet on the floor when he was playing some of the lighter pieces which was, to say the least CT it. adding insult to injury
 Not in a long time have the music lovers of Birmingham had an opportu- nity of hearing a musician of Kreislers rank and his appearance last night was an event that will be long remembered. With most of the audience standing ne was called back to make final bow.
 Mir. Kreisler was accompanied by Car' Lamson, pia..ist, who is beyond criticism The complete programme was as follows
 "Concerto No. A. H. Vieuxtemps; "p Minor (opus 3D. Andante adagio re- ligioso: Scharzo, finale marzials' Ga votte in F Major" J. s. Bach; "Andah- tino," Padre Martini; 'Tambourin lC Major)." l.. B. Leclair; "LaChasse, J. B. Cartier: "variations," Tartini: Tn lan Lament Dvorak; "Chanson lndous -Hindoo Chant) From 'sadko, RimsNy- K orsakoff 'SIoment Musical Schubert; Spanish Serenade." Chaminade- de-kreisler;
 Minuet," Paderewski-Kreisler; The Old Refrain (viennese popular song), ar ranged by kreisler.