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rich in the type of music that replaces
the collapse of material interests with
a spiritual occupation. From an artls-
tic angle, no finer beacon light could
guide to musical appreciation than the
diversified talent and artistic under
takingS that are being announced. The
closer rapprochement Of every depart
ment of music carries greater import
this year than ever before.
With the changing conditions evident
In every walk Of life, the status Of
music has not escaped the general
debacle What has meant irretrievable
ruin for many other professions will
prove the salvation Of music. Every
sincere musician is cognlzant OF the
fact and welcoming the change. For
the first time the future of music is
really in the hands of each individual
who cherishes its charm. to have its
own small personal touch in guiding
Its destiny. For the first time the OBJ
Stacle of excessive cost has been re-
moved and the door is opened to permit
of entrance to the most exclusive sane
tusrieS of the great art. A more Serl-
bus and firmer understanding that the
foundation of musical knowledge and
estimation must be laid in childhood
Years. irrespective of degree of talent.
has at last penetrated to the public
mind.
Every occasion is being given this
toming Winter to work out union of
these elements. 1t remains for the in
6ividual to appropriate the opportunity
hno figure out in what manner profit
ear be had from it,
The new bureau Of Dorothy Hodg-
kin Dorsey will inaugurate its first sea-
son with a changed scale OF prices for
the accommodation Of every purse. The
unique concerts sponsored by Mrs.
Lawrence Townsend offers series OF
seven musicales at the Mayfower Hotel
on Wednesday mornings with "a artists
of repute for less than nominal fee.
Nhe management of the National Sym
phony Orchestra has not only kept the
prices reasonable although presenting
the added attraction Of several famous
soloists. but has reorganized the seat
ing plan of Constitution Hall to allow
a considerable increase in the number
OF low-priced seats.
Several names, either new to Wash
mgton or heard again after long alb
Sence. will add a greater brilliance to
The season. For vocalists, there will be
Heinrich Schlusnus, the famous Ger
man baritone, who will be presented
by Mrs. Dorsey in joint recital with
AOtle LeIllIldI. Lily TOllS, WlOSc ia
health prevented her appearance here
last Winter will open the Tuesday
series on November %. and Maria
Jeritza absent for some time. will be
the last but one in the Sunday after
noon concerts. The foremost Amer
icar baritone of the day, Lawrence
FIbbett comes on November 5, while
Tito Schipa. unique as an Italian opera
tenor who is equally fine in the con-
cert field, will be heard March 20.
After a spectacular success in Italy
last Spring in a surprisingly beautiful
performance of "Vestale," Rosa Ponselle
will be presented by Mrs. Townsend to
her constant admirers here. Crete
Stueckgold repeating her famed and
polished performance Of Mozart at Gin
cinnati last Spring, and Ninon Valin
with promised program of rare South
American music will also be heard. A
new Mexican soprano and male en-
semble of unusual excellence will be
vocal newcomers on Mrs. Townsend's
aist.
In the instrumental field. new in
terest awaits Jose Iturbi's appearance
bn January 2l through the additional
laurels he has gained this Summer as
orchestral conductor. young Canadian
rianist will have her Washington debut