Evening star., 1928-05-13


for two performances under Ar
turo ToScanini, and large audi
ence for the opening program
conducted by William Mengeiners
The Philadelphia Symphony Or
chestra won large and enthusiaS-
tic audiences in spite of the fact
that Leopold StokowSki was tour
ing the Orient. Fritz Reiner con-
Quoted the first two Of five per
formanceS. Sir Thomas Beechanl
established a distinctive niche for
himself in public favor, conduct
ing one performance, and Pierre
Monteux, who is a brother-in-la
of Meyer Davis of Washington
won renewed and heavier laurelS
than Washington had previously
bestowed upon his efforts. con-
Quoting the last two programs by
this orchestra. Sophie Braslau
contralto: Nine. LuboSchutZ, vio-
liniSt, and Vladimir Horowitz,
pianist, were welcomed as guest
SoloiStS.
The Boston Symphony Orches-
ira. under Serge KouSsevitzsky,
gave only one program. which was
so enjoyed by a capacity audience
that, the orchestra has been
scheduled for two programs next
season.
Chorally, Washington enjoyed
several distinctive programs, with
particular pleasure In the singing
of the famous Russian quartet
the Kedroff Quartet-and the
large Roman Catholic Choir from
Rome. The Hampton Institute
Choir found such a warm welcome
that tickets had been sold to
about twice as many people as the
auditorium could accommodate.
so that there was much conges-
ton on the sidewalks until after
the President had entered his seat
for the event. and later there he'd
to be considerable readjustment
financially.
The Chamber Music Festival,
held at the Library Of Congress
the end of April. was the most
stimulating TO date. There were
first-time performances on practi-
cally every program. or else first
time appearances OF such world
renowned organizations as the
Pose Quartet OF Vienna and the
Soc'ete des Instruments Ancien of
Paris. Washington. as the Capi-
tal. owes Mrs. Frederick S. Cool
idge. donor of this hall In the
Library of Congress and these
programs. real debt Of gratitude.
More detailed discussion of the
worthwhile local musical events,
many nf them professional in CAL
Der will he presented in this coll
nm another Sunday.
THERE Is much food for thought
= In the statement recently is
sued by r. Arthur Smith. local
manager of the Philadelphia
Symphony Orchestra and the
New York Philharmonic Orches-
ira, TO the effect that:
Much controversy has arisen
recently as to why the guarantors
of these orchestras should con-
tinue 10 pay a deficit tfor orches-
tras are not run for profit 10
cover their organizations appear
ances in the cities outside Of Phil
adelphia and New York. An or
chestra on tour, II LIS argued, lis an
expensive item, and rumor Is cur
rent I'm national music circles that
road engagements for these or
chestras will be discontinued In q
few years unless civic-spiritec
citizens, anxious TO hear these
world famed musical organiza.
tiong, come TO the fore and Az
range TO form a guarantee oi
something of the sort.
TN Baltimore, where the or
chestras also appear, the organl.
cations are practically guaranteed
against losg-~a committee ir
charge obligating themselves Il
dispose OF certain blocks Of seats
Following the example OF Balti.
more, the Washington committee!
are forming q special subcommit'
tee TO see what steps can be taker
| TO assure the management a fab
return for the yearly events q
/ these two orchestrag."
Cooperation Is again "th'
handwriting on the WALL TO-
Washington music lovers.
4 To revert for a moment TO Mr.
Smiths announcement and 1T
suggestion mentioning Baltimore
solution of the problem. A simila
plan has been instigated by Mr.
and Mrs. Albion for future sup
port for the Washington Oper.
Co. with a group OF patron
| pledged 10 be responsible for III
sale of At least 500 orchestra seat
for each performance 10 be pre-
/ sentpd.
Baltimore again points the wa
i'm stiil another large enterprise II
! witch both that city and Wash
| jngt0n are interested, Frederic,
IT, t1uUs3ls ISAiAhIIIDtG INPtDPtshM%
tive Of the Metr0nolitan Oper.
Co. announced that for IN
eighth consecutive season tn
guafant0rs who underworld tll'
opera season at 81 900 each fo
that city viii not be called nDnt
10 make up deficit. All the eZ
DcnseE have been met. This, II i
said. establishes q record for citie
the size of and larger than Bal'l
more for opera seasons. Mi
I, Huber said he hopes 10 he able y
bring the company tn B3ltim0g
for an entire week next yenr,
| Mrs Greene indicated homes q
founding a similar organized In
'"fest for Metropolitan pr0due
| tons here, TOO.