The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-03-18

Phtlanthropy-lik all good re-
spublican doctrines begins at home.
Therefore, it may begin in each
household for the sake Of the
standards in art that America
isineeds. That phiIoSoph really
- mas much to do with the concert
;'cralendar for this week. Six con-
sseCerts Of various appeal are offered
1oithis week. before the quiet Of Holy
gEsWeek comes as q pause that viii
f77sahelp us count our blessings and
20 direct our valuations in selecting
Tor the future. what influences
are most important in making life
rich.
~ .oNsIDER them!
Monday, the Washington
" n Choral Society. Charles Wengerd.
director, Is giving q concert in
!. which three washington artists
accepted for their professional
ri !, value outside of Washington will
BE heard as soloists. One is COM
poser as well.
Tuesday, the PhiIaEelphia Or
chestra, under its most gifted con-
d1ctor, Leopold Stokowsli. will
give the last orchestral concert OF
the season. with q famous Italian
pianist, Alfredo Casella. as soIoist.
IS = Mr.. casella will be heard In wash
ington for the first time.
Thursday. Jascha Heifetz-that
phenomenal and most spiritual
81 violfnists- be heard In re-
cital in the afternoon.
In the evening the Motet
Choral Society. whose programs
under its director. Otto T. ST.
!. mon, are always significant in
gftheir musical worth. win give
benefit concert of special appeal.
~ FOR lit is for the needy babies OF
= our city. One Of Washington's
d foremost cellists win be soloist..
Friday we may build our Cas-
ties in Spain, because Of the re-
r. turn of that fine artist, Emilio de
GogDrza. baritone, in recital.
Although q Spaniard, Mr.. de
Qogorza now lives in Maine with
see his famous wife, Emma Eames, a
81 queen Of opera artists who
Il brought international fame to
America.
Saturday evening. Mabel CARR
II con viii be the artist at one OF
4he innovations Of the year-W
Gatals In the new City Club.
- p -
MISS GARRISON. in private
~ life, is Mrs. George Siemonn.
The conrtship and marriage Of
Mabel Garrison and George Sic
monn recall the almost identical
t'.evant in the career Of Nine.
r Louise Homer, who in marrying
Sydney Homer also welded her
piano teacher and coach.
- George Siemonn Is delightful
u artist and a composer, though not
a:nyet so we'll known as Sydney
Homer. He travels with his dis
4inguished wife on her concert
-1ours and plays her song accom-
a"paniments.
s@:HERE's food for the young
II people we were making a
= plea for:
Several volinists were discuss
9aing Heifetz.s marvellous ability,
land wondering at it. A wise
cone spoke up. and said:
,;s"' There's nothing remarkable
about it.. no wonder he can play
1.-The way he does-he's never
II practiced anything but the right
notes"
|SE'AUsT"-as a spectacular
~ : opera, in abridged form--ia
g"ain the offing. 1t is Gounod's
s;:SF'aust." The "washingtonians.'
5nnder the direction of Rollir
Bond. win give it at Central
70 High School the first week In
:" April, TOR three evenings.
Emphasis 10 being put on thu
choral work. There are some
novel ideas used to fit, q Crane
opera score to community usage
Wen hear about 1t as the tim,
\ : approaches.
5ji3 .
sHELEN GERRER, vioIinist, whit
has been living here for fiv,
years identifying herself with tn,
music Of the Capital, has re
ceived some charming praise
~ IN her recent concert tour througI
Is Ohio. Indiana and Illinois.
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