The Washington times., 1925-06-29

1t was d Sd1d cOHC6Eb.
Seriously. then, musicians are
finding that rhythm is the dis
covery" of Americans in music
the great creative genius of our
far-flung native land.
For there was a "Wagneria" ar.
ranged by Frank j. Black and con-
Quoted by Gene Rodemick.
There was a Haunting Hunor
esque" from Dvorak, arranged by
Mr.. Black.
Ranking any adventure, whether
musical or otherwise, under some
classified coinage of name is too
often misleading.
distorted masterpieces of music and
we-after some demurring-take it
for dancing.
Those interested In the develop.
ment of a truly national idiom"
with keen interest the result of
this unusual juxtaposition Of popu-
lar and symphonic American
music, we are told. Note, again,
the inclusive title American, as
though that were the entire con.
summation of our musical output.
Motley the Wear" We Find.
Word has not reached US of the
result of Eric Delamater's new
symphony, which had its premiere
on this occasion, and which ne
calls After Walt Whitman.
The caption is happy. What more
intrinsically American than the
genius of Whitman to pattern a
musical work upon? 1t may run
the whole gamut of life, or may
wander afield and paint huge land
scapes in tone as that great realist
saw them.
At the close another DeIamarter
work, a concerto for organ and Or
chestra, was also given a first per-
Torrance with the composer con-
Quoting.
We are told that the last Ynora-
ment of the symphony represents
the first attempt at the use of our
characteristic syncopated rhythms
in symphonic composition.
But into what company does Nj
Delamarter invite himself?
The question does not decry the
company" 1t merely suggests tire
query again as to whether we arr,
not demeaning the phrase "Ameri-
can music" when we may be mean
ing pop freak music" with AL
the cleverness that that implies.
Complete Program and Leaders.
This unique program enlisted inc
services of the greater part of this
great orchestra of the Quaker City;
a pop" music band; the great pips
organ, with Palmer Christian, a.
anist of the University of Micii
San, at the console; two well-knowl
1 ~fSsz- F-f~ L. L Tot.
Carroll. and the following guest
conductors:
Eric Delamarter, assistant con-
ductor of the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra; Doctor Hugo Resented,
managing director of the Riv1li.
Rialto and Criterion Theaters, New
York; Gene Rodemick. conductor uf
the Hotel Statler Orchestra, ST.
Louis, and Ben Nernie, conductor f
the Hotel Roosevelt Orchestra, NV
York.
The complete program was:
Symphony. After Walt Whit
man. in three movements eric
Delsmarter)
Riesenfeld's classical syncopations
were. with Doctor Riesenfeld con.
Quoting. American Humor asqpe"
Riesenfeld). I'm Wild About Harry
ibldKeb, LInl6HOuSS blues NDIdILdHlJ
and Ultima" lDavidorff).
Piano Duos: Carmen Fantasie
(B.zeU. Indian Summer HerberO.
"Syncopetude" (CarrolD played by
Mr. Fairchlld and Mr.. Carroll.
"Wagneria" and Haunting HUI
moresque Dvorakl arranged by
Frank J. Black. Rodemick conduct
ing: Sweet Georgia Brown" (Maceo
Pinkard and Ben Nernie) and Bell.
Hopping Blues" q. Kenneth Sisson)
Ben Bernie, conducting.
Three Eastwood Lane Character
istic Sketches Delamarter conduct.
ing, were: Scene, Savannah "Dirge
for 10 Indian and THE Pow:Wow.
And, finally. the Concerto for Organ
and Orchestra, in three movements
eric Delamarter) with the com.
poser conducting.
Temple Pillars Torn Down.
There. That's what we offer
Europe!
Amusing, inventive. is it an ex