Evening star., 1927-04-03


M two weeks away. the
Wv music is arousing Justify
from its rather slumberous
period of only organ recitals and a
few important concerts scattered
through the 40 days which may have
been originally intended for rest for
those who got Spring fever in the
olden days as we'll as for religious
meditation. With such doings as
the Mi-Careme fiesta and many lee
lures and more informal musica
programs given in the name of
charity there is little rest in the
Lenten season in these days.
The coming week herslds the
month OF sun and showers with a
generous variety and intriguing
freshness in the musical fare. Mr..
koussevitsky has promised a pro-
gram entirely new to symphony au
diences this season. for Tuesday at
ternoon. AT the date of writing this
column the exact nature OF this pro-
gram is still a mystery TO the writer.
Just why this secretlve silence should
be maintained has puzzled others
than the writer and hampered the
seat sale considerably. Fortunately.
Washington concert -goers are be-
coming more particular about what
they will pay good money to hear
in the concert hall. They know we'll
enough that they can turn on the
radio at home and hear all the old
war horses without having to make
the effort to go out. AS a result the
visiting organizations are having to
really stop and think about what
music they will present here. When
they do not give these programs
ahead OF time, then they are liable
70 lose many who refuse to buy
tickets simply TO hear one artist or
organization. More and more the
music is becoming the thing instead
of the performer. A star artist or
orchestra is all very we'll, but the
prospective audience now demands
to know what music is to be pre-
sented before reserving seats.
This same situation this week is
true of the Elizabeth Rethberg-
Lawrence Tibhett recital: their pro-
gram, too. is still an unfathomable
mystery. 1t is to be hoped both pro-
grams will show up al the eleventh
hour in TING for publication else
where on this page.
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DOWN at the Pan American Union
~ Building Tuesday night Mr..
Franklin Adams. counselor of the
union. will direct another Latin
American music program. Many of
the South and Central American
countries will be represented and
that admirable organization the
United Sersice Band will give the
guest artist 81 the evening is Rosita
Renard.
Rosita Renard pianist, native of
Chile, received her early musical
education at the National Conserva-
tory at Santiago. graduating with
highest honors. Her brilliant playing
led to an addition before the Presi-
dent Of the Republic OF Chile. result
ing in the award of scholarship en-
titling her to FIVE years study in
Europe at the expense of the Chilean
government. She spent three addi-
tional years in Germany. returning
TO tour America. She has delighted
literally hundreds of thousands with
her true artistic ability, for she has
toured the United States, Canada.
Mexico and Chile (twice) in concert
work, receiving extravagant praise
for her performance. She has played
with the New York Philharmonic.
Boston Symphony. Chicago and
other important orchestras.
Miss Renard has also appeared ex-
tensively with the American prima
donna and favorite, Geraldine Farrar,
being booked as a joint solo artist.
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A UNIQUE yet local program of
"A the week will be given by the
Interstate Male Chorus. assisted by
number of leading soloists. at Cen
trail High School Thursday night.
The entire evening will be devoted
to works by Sir Arthur Sullivan. the
genial British comic opera composer,
who. with the brilliant librettist.
w. s. Gilbert, has made the happiest