Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-11-21
RICH CONCERT
OF SYMPHONY
ADelightful Program First
Offering of Delaware
Musical Association
ROSHANARA CHARMS
) WITH HER DANCING

Music and the dance as fine arts
<were represented in their best estate
at the concert Of the Little Sym
iphony Orchestra In the Playhouse
last night. Although not as large
Us the occasion warranted. the audi
1nce was highly appreciative and
gave evidence OF its enjoyment by
Gapturous applause of the first Of
fering Of the season by the Della
aware Musical Association.
The Little Symphony Is unique
1among musical organizations, and
ats work stands out with a cameo
like clearness, because OF the excel
1ence of the individual players that
acompose II. Besides George Bar
here himself rated one OF the finest
-Hautists in America today. the or
'ehestra is comprised OF thirteen per-
<formers. embracing strings. wood.
wind and brass. Considering the
comparative smallness of the organi-
kation. its work is truly remarkable.
Moreover, the numbers given,
awhile OF high order were played
with such spirit and thorough un-
,derstanding as 10 be thoroughly en-
Movable 20 those of the public who
4do not profess 10 understand the
technIcalities Of music.
~ The program was divided into
three parts. with Roshanara- the
famous dancer. occupying the Sec
ond or middle section. Gretry's
eCephale ct Procris," written in
Greek form. opened the concert
This was followed by two sketches
by ]. A. Carpenter. 1.-THE Little In
dian" and 1.-THE Little Dancer"
schmitt's "Pupazzi,e embracing 1--WE
contrasting movements, served TO
Conclude the first portion OF the en-
tertainment.
Undoubtedly fine as were these
compositions, the offerings OF the /
orchestra in IT'S concluding section OF
the program caught and held the
audience to even greater degree.
These comprised 'Calasera". by La
para: a Mexican Lenten Chant, by
curtis-Buriln; "Seuuedilla" by Al
beniz: THE White Peacock" by
Critics; and For My Little Friends,
BY Pierne.
.~rhe White Peacock" and For
My Little Friends" proved so cap
tivating that they were greeted with
prolonged applause. In accordance
with his rule, however, Mr.. Barrere
declined TO give encores, responding
to the repeated calls for more" by
bowing and calling his orchestra to
its feet TO acknowledge Its thanks.
Particular mention is due Pierne's
For Nv Little Friends" Although
its caption would indicate II was
written for children, Its alluring
messages, told in rythm and melody,
s1lads-Ahe old young and thus appeal
ed to every one without regard to
age. It's closing movement, March I
of the Little Tin Soldiers" In which I,
n member of the orchestra intro
duced piano part, was inspiring in
IT'S military effect.
OF Roshanara, Il Is literally true
that one must see her TO appreciate \
to the fullest her art First explain
ms the motives Of her dances, all
Of which were from India, she .
formed an enhancing figure as she
sxempIified their meaning in step
and posture. She gave four-Pun-
abb Kite Dance, In a Kings Garden,
reylon Harvest Dance and Hindu
Nautch-and the audience would
have been delighted to have had her !
sdd a dozen more. She ran the T
samut of human emotions from Joy h
% sorrow. love to hate, portraying A
zach and all with a vividness that :
Elevated as well as exhilarated. y
There was naught OF the baser mo-
ives, nor was there need Of the :
vorn-out excuse Of art for arts !
AXE" 10 explain away any lack Of !
ttire. In this instance, TO para :.
,hrase. when one could not so to :
be temple to partake OF It's gor- :
eous festivities, the temple came 10 :
and all.