Evening star., 1932-04-17

~ NE of WaShington's least
publicized and most inter
y esting organizations is the
- Washington Pianists' Club.
Except for once a year, when it
comes out with a festival of piano
forte music, it seems a fairly
dormant group-which is not by
any means the case. Hailed by
such authorities as DR.. Clarence
Hamilton and Ernest Hutcheson
as probably the only organization
of its kind in the world, it pur-
sues its way with a certain dig
nifty and a certain disregard for
public airing, which, sometimes, is
not the case with other less no
table local gatherings.
This being that time of year
when musical fledgelings are first
learning to use their wings, and
are tried out by parent teachers
as to their musical possibilities,
the Washington PianistS' Club
also comes along with one of its
noted feStivalS-in order to show
what its young membership is
capable of. Patrons of these high
ly stimulating sessions last year
will recall that the honor guest at
one of these was Mrs. Herbert
Hoover, sincere patron of the
musical arts, and that many per-
sons OF note are always to be
found wherever these concerts are
held.
AS this year marks its 10th an
niverSary it seems fitting and
proper to call attention to the ef-
flcacy of this group-from which
have graduated young pianists
who have progressed far in the
mother world. AS a means not
only of giving well played and
interesting piano recitals to the
public, but also Of giving these
young artists (who, by reason of
their being in the club, are known
to be proficient in their art) a
certain poise and assurance before
the often much-feared audience,
this organization, headed by the
indefatigable Mrs. Martin A. Nor
rison, deserves all the credit that
is coming its way.
This years Festival of Piano
forte Music, given in honor of the
George Washington Bicentennial,
will be given during National
Music week, April 80, and May 2,
4, and Z, at pm
AS presented by Mrs. Morrison
the following is the schedule for
this years anniversary program:
"The plan for this special celebra-
tion differs slightly from its pre-
deceSSors, in presenting two active
members each evening in 30-min-
ute recitals and one entire con-
certo. Of these closing concertos,
two will be played by active mem
bers and three by guest pianists.
These latter are well known for
mer Washingtonians, who have
risen in their art to positions on
faculties of New York, Whining
ton, Del, and Baltimore music !
schools, and are Benjamin Rat
ner, Winifred Michaelson and
Katherine Smith. Teachers will
appear with their pupils in the
concerted numbers which close
each individual program, and
their former Washington teach
ers will appear with the guest
pianists.
Mrs. Morrison has further an
,Inounced that ITO those interested
An higher musical education
self addressed, stamped envelope
will bring the sender a compli-
mentary invitation program as
soon as they are printed and as
long as the supply lasts" This
last would indicate that the sup
ply Is not by any means hmitless
and that persons anxious to at
tend these recitals should get in
touch with Mrs. Morrison immedi-
ately. In fact, the sooner the bet
ter. The recitals are very worth
while. If you've never been ask
some one who has and see If they
aren't planning to return this
year and the next and the next.
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THAT the National Symphony
Orchestra has made its mark
In fields far removed from its ma
tive heath is illustrated by the
generous donation of vice presi-
dent of the Detroit Orchestra,