, 1922-02-07

John Mccormack. tenor. and the
lighter artists such as Bmy Murray.
who r Included among the artists
with the Victor and Brunswick com
nanies OF records. 1t Il probable that
a ron of womcn composed of two
members from zach OF the woman's
clubs OF the city. with the co-opcra-
ton Of Mr.. Richter. VIII form IN cor
poration form and use h "a re
cotpts after the xpens OF the irst
musical ARE paid In starting n fund
to bring other artists OF similar great
ness 20 the city. THIS idea is being
presented by Mr.. Rdchte with no hint
Of a none making scheme but as a
musical sdmulant to ehe young stu
dents OF tho city as well as those
among the older citizens who delight
in an evening OF real music. II Is
also probable that the funds at the
close of the season may be used as
the nucleus for a music studio where
an Instruments and voice culture win
be- taught by no best teachers
Response to the letters sent by Mr..
Richter have been received by the
Delphtan. Civic and Woman's clubs
who foresee the great advantage OF
having artists bring n finest music
to Casper.
Leopold God0p5ky, who WIN ap-
pear In piano concert March 1 at the
Iris theater. is Judged ny the critics
TO be a better interpreter OF Chopin
than Ignace Jan Paderewski-
rho program for wednesday WIN IN
clude many Chopin compositions as
wen as compositions by the pianist
himself and other works. The o
ties of the Lyric thoater are unusu-
ally suitable for concert work. and
the seating capacity OF tile house win
amply take care OF the audience
Tickets which win be sold at the
regular concert prices are now offer
ed al the Richter Music company.
At the close of a recent concert Mr..
Godowsky expressed the opinion n
Of an the educational Influences which
are improving musical taste in this
country. h mechanical piano-player
Is one OF the most powerful
7 can see II everywhere I co. he
said. -Just recently 1 was out west
and in tho southeast. where the peo-
pie don't get enough music When I
used to go out there 1 found 1 had
nothing to work on. There WAS no
musical taste. Now I ind It is quite
different They know their piano lit
erature- They prefer Chopin and
Schumnnn to the latest and most ttng-
ling ragtime song. They demand con
cert artists and whom they get them
only want the finest music Virtual
ly MI this Is due to the mechanical
player.
Nothing made by man Is perfect.
of course put the mechanical player
is rapidly approaching a degree of
efficiency which was undreamed Of
even a few years ago. Matters of
touch tone. dynamics are perfectly
reflected in the new machines As n
matter OF fact, after hearing some of
my records I am almost ashamed of
my performances
o that recount making records Is
an excellent experience for a pianist.
He sees himself as other see him II
gives him better opportunity to cor
rect his " errors. And, incidental.
ty, this is a fact that is not general.
~ known- 1t Is possible for a pianist
to correct a record after # is made.
He can change anything In it and al.
ter any accent or change pedal effects
as he chooses. Most artists OF course
eve correct n roll quite as they
would like to have it done. The task
YOU take too long. But the most
Important matters are cared for and
that is quite enough. No one but the
performer himself WIN worry about
the rest