New Britain herald., 1927-02-09
CONCERT THRILLS
 SCHOOL AUDIENCE
Stars of Local Firmament Pro-
 vide Unusual Program

Perhaps there were some persons in the audience who didn't under stand" this ultra-rapid piano play ing; who couldn't grasp why pian- ist needed to play 5000 notes minute when 500 would suffice 10 present tune and a little harmony 10 go with it. Perhaps so: if there were any such at the free public school concert at the Central Junior high school last night. where the New Britain Musical club gave concert, they got a tremendous thrill in watching Israel Rosenbergs disits travel over the keyboard. Such as did understand what it was all about got even more. All pres ent--and 1t was a large audience were helped to appreciate what was being offered by copious verbal notes presented by Howard Y. Stearns, lecturer of the evening.
 A violin carries a melody" easier: at least. it is easier to follow when carried thereon. Hence youthful George Westerman had an easy time of it in having his say with the bow and strings. With Charles A. John- son, another young man of exceed ing promise. collaborating at the keyboard, he shared in the general acclaim.
 There was singing, and of a splen- did character. Miss Laura P. Far rell took Up the heavy work in an operatic aria. but one of the most melodious of the type. while Miss Dorothy Latham projected several songs in which melody and senti- ment reigned. Miss Frances P. Parker accompanied both.
 AS Lecturer Stearns firmly intoned. modern piano music has something in common with painting-setting down picture in tones, photograph ing a mood. stamping an impress sion. As an interpreter of these things Rosenberg was in his native element, having an abundance ot technique. imagination and a flare for the intricate. What Lecturer Stearns failed to mention was the fact that the pianist had been ir bed for % hours in an attempt tc lodge the symptoms of the grip But nobody would have suspected il when he leaned over the piano key. board.
 The whirling spray of a fountain was depicted twice - in each cas, with just as many notes dropping as water spouts from the gargoyles There was one fountain which em. anated from the brain Of Charles Critics, an American composer who was underestimated until after hi: death recently: and another which came from the fluent pen of Maurice Ravel the famous "Jeauy q eau.' which no pianist who likes to wrestl, with the real thing can afford tt miss. To make the end of the day more perfect Rosenberg also played an etude by Iiszt. whose main am bition in life was to make it harC for the fraternity. and the thunder ous ''Polichinelle" by Rachmaninoff After that the pianist went home tt recover from his illness.
 Again quoting the lecturer. There are various kinds of violin music and Westerman had three kinds fol the edification of the throng; q quiet sm ooth flowing larghetto by Handel violin transcription of Cadman': song, Memories" and one in Frit; Kreisler's qualifications of Eiennest folk songs, "Fair Rosemarin." Al were played in fine style, but the las named had that sumptuous appea which strikes home like tender words of affection. The acclaim or the audience indicated exactly how the offering of Westerman and John. son was appreciated; nothing more need be added at this point.
 After telling how many prizes Thomas. the writer of "A1ignon," had won in his day. both in Paris and Rome, the lecturer concentrated or the aria from the opera sung by Miss Farrell, pointing out how poIt. ular 1t happens to be. Its popularit, is due to it's combination of piquant melody and dramatic intensity. Miss Farrel gave 1t with much regard for it's expressive possibilities and its reception must have been very grati- flying.
 The lecturer emphasized that all music was not in the larger forms and some of the smaller forms were exceedingly popular: to wit. those tender songs which are easy to listen to: unsophistcated, not freighted with subtlety To hear them well given was always a pleasure, etc. Miss Latham sang two examples. do- ing so with much credit to herself and the pleasure of her audience.
 Before the concert the Parent Teachers association of the school held meeting at which future ac- tivities were stressed. Judging bv the reports, the association looks for ward to pleasing events within the next few months. Among the at fractions is widely-known imper- senator and violnis. of prom. inence
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