Evening star., 1942-07-29
Freedom Of Peru
COmmemOrated
In Concert
Mario SiIveira
Presents Excellent
Choice OF Songs
BY ALICE EvERSMAN,


The Pan-American Union COM
memorated the independence Of
Peru, proclaimed 121 years ago. with
. concert last night In the Aztec
gardens OF the union by the Navy
Band, 1t. Charles Brendler, con-
ductor. The Peruvian national
anthem opened the program, which
followed the custom Of featuring
music Of the Latin American re-
publics. Soloist of the evening was
Mario silveira, Argentine baritone,
who made his first appearance As
guest artist at the union some years
ago.
Mr.. Silveira is to be commended
for his choice Of songs, which re-
vealed type Of music far shove
that presented by other singers at
these events. Prominent among
these was the interesting suite by
Julio Osma Of Costa Rica, DE mi
TERRA" the three sections Of which
were mixed in with the other num-
hers and designated simply Nos. 1.
2 and 3. An aria from Herman
Bemberg's opera Elaine" was the
only work Of q composer Of the
singers native country represented
and proved to be OF great melodic
appeal.
A Chilean folk song, rio. Rio"
and another called The Breeze" OF
Mexican origin, were lovely numbers
OF more character than is ordinarily
found IN folklore. Two songs by
the Guatemalan composer, Miguel
Sandoval. "Madrigal" and "Yo has
ia el Cielo Daria," rich in strong
rhythms. completed his two groups.
Mr.. Silveira sang with feeling and
with . large, vibrant tone and was
warmly applauded after each num-
Der.
The selections for the band were
also Z little different in style and
suited well the spirited precision Of
II. Brendlers conducting. "Alvaro
Obregon." Z march named after 4
former President Of Mexico by the
composer, Castaneda, Of that coun-
try, should have . prominent place
IN tho band repertoire, for it, svtns
and vigor is exhilarating. From
Brazil was chosen Octaviano's
"Batuque Fantasia," virtually fea-
turing the drums for the yirtuoso
demands made upon the players Of
that instrument. An excellent
Military Medley" collection Of
music Of the United States armed
forces, in Herbert Weber's arrange
ment, brought rounds Of applause
as each OF the familiar numbers vas
recognised.
Competing for favor was an AZ
rangement by 1t. Brendler Of we'll
known Latin American numbers
which he gathered together under
the title South American Patrol"
Grenet's Mama Ines" Lecuonas
"Siboney," villoldo's I'll Choclo." I"
Roigs "Quiere1ne mucho," and the
Mexican folk song, "Cielito Lindo."
were cleverly woven together, cu-
making with the popular "Ay, Az.
Ay." by Freire.
Ono Of the most beautiful mo-
ments Of the program was the harp
solo by william Cameron Of the
Navy Band. Ponce's .Estrellta" /"
has had many versions other than
its original vocal one, but none As
effective as that for the harp with
band accompaniment. Mr.. Cam
erons brilliant playing and his
strong. yet mellow. tone were an
ideal medium for the exquisite mel
ody Of this song.
Tho Navy Band. which gave one
Of the best performances In its his
tory. completed the program with
Munoz's Gel Salvador) FESTIVAL
March," De Fuentes' 'aabaners
Cuban" "Pericon No. T." BY AS
cons OF Uruguay, and Honor al
Merito." by Pena Of FL Salvador.