Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-07
RENDITION OF
FULL SYMPHONY
FEATURES CONCERT

Showing surprising ability in the
presentation of the most ambitious
program it has ever attempted. the
Augusta Symphony orchestra. Sun
day evening at City Hail. scored a
triumph and indicated beyond a
doubt that this, it's sixth season.
would be by far it's best. The organ
ization this year is a better balanced
body OF musicians than ever before,
and with the confidence and skill
which the veteran members have ac-
CURED by their association with the
conductor, Ernest r. Hill, annd the
addition of several new players of
ability who have strengthened some
of the weaker sections. the orches-
ira is capable of rendering the high
est type of musical composition to
the satisfaction of a critical audience,
This was aptly demonstrated SUM-
day evening when the Augusta SYM
phony played as the final part of the
first program of the season the beau
tiful symphony in G major by Joseph
Haydn, commonly called the Sur
prise Symphony. This. the first full
symphony ever presented by the or
ganization, was easily the feature of
the evening and each of the four
movements were listened to with the
closet of attention by large and en-
thusiastic audience.
Especially pleasing was the An
dante movement in which the string
sections predominated. The harmon
ious combination of instruments and
the delicate shading of this portion
of the difficult number was particu-
larly noticeable. With the final al
legro di motto movement, Witch has
particularly sprightly and lifting
theme, the orchestra brought to Il
close a most successful appearance.
The first part of the progrm con-
sisted of several varied numbers,
which proved beyond doubt the
versatility of the musicians and the
wonderful Interpretation of the direc-
tor. Starting with the famous mill
tary march, 1.-The Stars and Stripes
Forever" by John Philip Sousa, the
orchestra then swung into the Pierne
"Serenade", an especially pleasing
composition.
The suite, my Lady's Boudoir" by
Moore, which was in three parts.
Chiffon, Perfume" and High
Heels and Buckles, always a favor
lite number with Augusta audiences,
and which has been presented before
applause. This was followed by the
"Pizzicati" from the ballet Sylvia +"
by Delibes.
A Mexican dance, "Panquita" by
Robyn was one Of the finest numbers
played Sunday night. The orchestra
seemed to fall under the sway Of the
catchy Spanish air, and they played
1t with al the ability of a profession
al combination. The final piece the
patrol march, 1.-THE Guardmount" by
Eilenberg, was carried through with
such an artistry that, with closed
ewes. one could visualize the band
approaching, passing and disappear
ing in the distance.
After the short intermission. 1.-THE
Star Spangled Banner" was played,
this being followed by the Haydn
The presence at the hall Of num-
erous Young men who were appar-
emily there only for the purpose OF
causing a disturbance, caused much
ANNOYANCE to the members OF the
audience who desired to hear the
music in all it's beauty. So noisy did
they become during the evening
that after having played a few bars
of the opening movement OF the
symphony number, Director Hill was
forced to stop the orchestra until
the hall became quiet.
The orchestra at its next private
rehearsal will begin work on another
program which will be presented
within four or five weeks, and it is
understood that it will be the pol
lev to play several full symphony
numbers during the season. This will
be of especial interest to the. music
lovers of Augusta and Is a feature
that will always be appreciated.