Imperial Valley press., 1942-04-28


night by the Salzedo concert en-
sembie, Imperial valley music lovers
experienced a thrilling climax TO one
Of the finest if not the finest, of
these annual series Of al list pro-
grams.
Imperial Valley Concert club pre-
scented as its closing program of
the current year the famous Salzedo
ensemble: Carlos and Marjorie Call
SalZedo, harpists, Rene LeRDy,
Gutist and JanoS Scholz, cellist,
the four artists appearing in the
high school auditorium before a de-
"idediy enthusiastic audience which
enjoyed every moment of the con-
cert
From the opening number to the
very last encore, the concert main
tanned hugh standard of excellence
az far as the virtuosity Of the per-
fomt -s was concerned and the Sc
lection of program material, and
was of special interest in the unique
combinations of instruments posi-
e in this ensemble of flute, cello,
and two harps.
The program opened with a
group by the ensemble, three selec-
items by Rameau, Pieces en- Con-
cert" including. La Pantomine ,"
-. Indiscrete," and "Tambourine,
mis- opening group demonstrating
successfully the effectiveness of the
combination of flute, cello and
harpS in the colorful, brilliant
presentation of these descriptive
compositions.
Harp Duets
For the second group, three num-
berS arranged fer two harpS. the
tremendous possibilities of the harp
were revealed by Carlos and Mar
Jorie Call Salzedo and to many in
the audience the harp duets and
solos were perhaps of the greatest
interest for this very reason Per-
lection of technique. beautiful tone
production, and the infinite variety
OF which the harp, under the hands
CT such experts, is capable, made
many realize for the first time the
concert qualities of this instrument.
Interesting too we're the harps
themselves. the Streamlined Salzedo
Instruments designed originally by
Carlos Salzedo.
ms group opened with the Bach
"Allemande, and one of the most
effective. stirring arrangements of
the Granados: Spanish Dance No.
concluding with the lovely
0endelssohn, On Wings CT Song
~flis melodic presentation by the
TWO harpS being perteoI portrayal
OF the compositions title.
Ihat janis Scholz is an excellent
HIST and SOLO artist in his own
tight was proven m his group
winch in c u d ed the "Adagio"
'EccleS) and "1asantela" Pop
per) his playing being character
l2ed by brilliant technique and
beauty of tone production.
RaVels Introduction and Allie
gro followed, arranged for harp
and piano with Marjorie Call Sal
zedo at the harp, and Carlos Sal
Zedo at the piano. There is no
question but what Mrs Salzedo is a
harp virtuoso for in this group she
displayed all the requisite quail
ties while Carlos Salzedo demon
the fact that he is a superb
pianist as well as a great harpist.
1t was sheer pleasure to watch
Marjorie Call Sal2edo as well as to
listen to her for she has thai for
tunate combination of real genius
and also grace and beauty OF per-
son.
1t Is said of Rene Leroy flutiSt,
that he has Gbne much to establish
the position of the flute as a
solo instrument and The reason for
that was clearly evident in his solo
distinguished by color and
Reaut% OF tone, a. ile played an air
Dom Glucks "Orfe1" and a Chami-
made Fantastic" in which the pos
Sibll'tleS for grace. and brilliance of
the flute were notable.
SalZedO Solos
y Just why Carlos Salzedo is con-
ceded to be the leading harpist in
the world today was obvious in his
own solo group, three of his OWE
which, for sheer Wit
ruoS,ty of performance was a reve-
lation to his audience. "Chansons
dams la Mutt, a delightful roman
JIG composition; "Traipsin Through
Arkansas gay variation on a
AMERICAN folk song
theme, and the descriptive "Whirl-
wind" served to shbW the great
of this artist.
The closing group, the Chill
1ren's Corner" consisted of fou
selections from DeBussY'S Plan
Suite" transcribed by Salzedo fe
'lute, cello, and two harps: D..
iraduS ad ParnasSum", "Seren@ lie
Oar the Doll, a lovely version of
The Little Shepherd and most
effective spirited presentation of
he "GolliWog's Cake Walk.
Ensemble and individual SoLOists
were called back at the conclusion
Il each group for encorea with
Ahieh they were most generous, thu,
1di@Ce -e-sIng N its demand 70,
encore, only out Of consideration