New Britain herald., 1922-01-25
LOCAL MUSICIANS WORK LS ON
 PROGRAM OF SUNDAY CONCERT
A. C. Kimball's Autumn Song' To Be Played Here For First Time

to be held Sunday afternoon at Fox s theater under the direction of the New Britain Musical Guild, will he the introduction into the program of a song Autumn Song" by A. G. Kim ball, sung by George Morgan, soloist, Mir. Kimball's musical talent is well known but this occasion will be the first public rendition of the wistful little piece of which a New Britain man Is the author, although it is pop ular elsewhere.
 The music loving public of the city Is assured of a treat in addition to the interest in hearing Mir. Kimball's $ work. The program Is to be rendered by the Hartford Philharmonic orches- tra of 75 pieces, with George Morgan, baritone, as soloist, at Fox's Sunday afternoon, next. Seats are now on sale for the performance.
 Schmitt New Leader This is the second appearance in New Britain of the full orchestra and it's first concert in this city under the leadership of the new director. Henry F. Schmitt. Mir. Schmitt is director of wide experience. To him is en- trusted each year the duty of select ing the orchestra used in the great festival at Norfolk and to him be- longs much credit for the success of those concerts. Under his leadership, the Hartford Philharmonic orchestra has attained high standard of ex- celence and is adding to it's already fine list of past achievements.
 Alexander Roman, the new concert meister has recently arrived from Europe where he occupied a similar position in the symphony orchestras of St. Petersburg and Berlin. He is valuable addition to the orchestra and he will play solo parts in some of the orchestral numbers.
 Ambitious Program
 An excellent program has been prepared for the New Britain con- cert and is one that will make a strong appeal to the student and lay man alike. The opening number, a suite by Massaenet, the celebrated French composer is most interesting throughout and four movements. each one of which is rich in melody. The aria which follows is from the opera Benvenuto Cellini by Diaz, with George Morgan, baritone, as the solo, ist. It is interesting to know that for his number, with orchestral accom- paniments, Mir. Morgan has chosen an aria that is rarely sung and we are indebted to him for the opportunity to hear lhis gem among the many cperatc arias Grieg, the great Nor wegian composer, is represented on the program by two short pieces for the orchestra. Of the many beautiful melodies which have been conceived by this great artist, 'The Last Spring" and "The March of the Dwarfs" are among the most popular, The fourth number is the prelude and finale from Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner. Tristan" is gen. orally considered Wagner's greatest opera and it was in this work that he reached the zenith of his power, par ticularly in the orchestral score.
 MT. Morgan follows with four songs in English with piano accom- paniment played by Theron w. Hart. He has selected a group of varied character which will show off his versatility to the best advantage. The group includes Kiping's Ballad, Danny Deever," set to music by Dam- rosch; heart songs by Dunn and Mer- ikanto and is concluded with A. G. Kimballs song well known elsewhe' R but sung here in concert for the ii. tt time. In these songs, Mir. Morgan will have opportunity to disclose the great beauty of his voice and his wonderful artistry. The program ends with the ever-popular Bohemian Carnival" by Dvorak, a most enter- taining number and a great favorite wherever it is played-both with aud fences who hear it and the musicians who play it. .. The Hartford Philharmonic Or chestra is deserving of patronage and with MT Morgan as an added attrac ton, a fine concert is assured.
 Program in Detail.
 The program in detail follows i. Suite No, 4-Scenes Pittoresoues
 Massenet l. March.
 ?. Air de Ballet.
 3. Angelus.
 4. Fete Boheme.
 ?. Aira.
 Recit.-Combien de fois au jour
 succede la, nuit.
 Aria-De l'Art splendeur immortele
 "Benvenuto Cellini"
 Daz. 3. (a) The Last Spring.
 (b) March of the Dwarfs.
 Grieg 4. Prelude and Finale, Tristan and
 Isolde Wagner 5. Songs with piano.
 The Bitterness of Love ..... Dunn A Fairy Story by the Fire. ..... F Merikanto Autumn Song ........... Kimball Danny Deever ..........
 Kiping- Damrosch 6. Overture, Bohemian Carnival,