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OPENING PROGRAM
MOSTLY SLAVONIC
Tschaikowsky Has Leading
Place in List of Selections
to Be Rendered
Thursday Afternoon Concert
Will Be Held in the
Greek Theater
By WALTER ANTHONY
The Russian symphony orchestra la
here to divide attention' with Madame
Sarah Bernhardt and the rest of our
"otoo plentiful feast of ddramatisc s and
musical grand things. The organization,
numbers 50 instrumentalists, under-.the
baton of Modest Altschuler, whose skill
and fervor as conductor are already well ]
known to us.*" The orchestra comes in- I
tact from Now York, Wbe*re for several !
years it has been one" of the greatest j
musical attractions in that center of en
tertainment and musical attractions.
The splendid work of Altschuler and i
his men wherPthey were here two years
»Ro with the 0 Ben Greet players, is j
fresb in ,the memory of music lovers.
The concerts, save lose* fn the Greek !
theater, will a be given at Scottish TUte
auditorium. • .
" Today's OQfimplete program is as fol
lows'and most of the numbers nr» en
tirely new to "us: " .
Tone poem. "Finlandla"..:.; Sibelius
Symphonic sketch?"' The Enchanted I.ake";...t
■ ■ • : .Lladnw
voej quartet, •'Xtsht" ;■. r«clialkow*c> I
Symphr. No. 2. E minor...; Rachmaninoff
Two Caucasian i)frtrh»« . IppoHtow-lTanow
* (a) "In the Mountain Vlltace" "
j . <Obl!trato for ri-.; and English horn) •
, fbl "March cf th* Sardaf'..... «.... .j
Contialto solo. ."Spirit Song" , . .Flar^n i
<*) •"Beiremip" ' Jacrnfelt
I (Violin and violoncello ohlicatU ■■....
i <h) "Dance of the Tatr.r Dolls" Twhaikowskj
(Mme. Rossini at the r<-!e« t »i
J (c) March. "SlaT" ■ ha sowsky
The box office will be open at the hall j
after 10 a. m I
Tomorrow, night's program includes I
* Schumann's 'symphony .In B flat,
MusoTgsky's "Sunrifieo on' the' Moskva |
River," Ilyinskl's ballet milte and
Anitra" and Wagner's "Hide of the Val
kyries/; besides which Phere will be ]
vocal numbers /rom "Aida" and "I Pag
liaccl." ° •
Tuesday night's* special features will
be Dvorak's American symphony "From
the New World," . Victor- Herbert's
"Irish Rhapsodic," "'Theme an«l Varia
tions" from Tsehaikowsky's suite No. 3.
Nikolai Sokoloff. the Concert master,
will play the "Meditation" from "Thais."" ]
Wednesday night's O most interesting
numhers will he the Selections from
Rlchai Strauss' "Salome"; .unoW«|
symphonic suite. "The Middle Ages";
Arensky'i^ variations on a theme by'
Tschaikowsky, and the overture, "1812."
- There, will he no concert Thursday
night on account of the afternoon ap
pearance at the Greek theater.
A Finnish rhapsodic. ■•v Kayanus, th°e
to Act yi ot Victor Herbert's i
and J. D. Redding's _.nd opera, "Na
toma«; Edgar Stillman Keljey's "Alad
din," and Rimsky-Rorsakow's "Spanish
Caprice" willjbe the "novelties on Fri
* day night's, program.
On Saturday afternoon next Pepito
A'r'ri wiy astonish us, I-think,, by a
performance ot Liszt's concerto In ' X
flat .major This marvelous "lad has
playerf this work with some of the im
portant» c orcliestrai' of Europe, such as
tna n*r\in Philharmonic, Lelpsic Se
wandhaus. - ,- --' *
« The farewell program, oiie weelc from
this afternoon, will introduce Tschai
krjwßkj6*a fourth symphony, «'on us'
suite. ,''ChiM° Life," the" prelude to act
II of Hu«nperdiii<ck's o "Koenigskinder,"
and the ballet music on Glinka's
opera, "My Life for the Czst."
fiofh* *£*b office wil) be maintained
during the wjeek at Sherman, Clay &
Co. ?.
" 'T1"1 musical and dramatic^conimittee
Has arranged to present the Russian
symphony orchestra at;'both an aft
ernoon and eveniiyj concert. ea
. Next Thursday afternoon. May 4 at
3:30. a special Russian .program "will he
Riven which include Sow" '
S' "J-mphony "Rajhetique" and
JtacnmanJnoffs fantasle "The Cliff"
' t-,wi Si tvT rSo>r m Ran **•»#■»>; should
take the 2:20 or 2:40 o'clock boat
On_ Saturday night. May. «.-a Russian
and Wagner festival will he given
Seats for rfhe Greek theater events
Berkeley and at .Sherman. Clay & Co "a
in San Francisco and Oakland.
n»!t lvi." he g00(1 news to lovers of
h«t has yet visited n s . | s to make his
n hSan Francis"« afterTe hi.
for but the short.space of. nlg S«"«
time he will no doubt do his'duty by
the community and teach us some of
the secret* of his wonderful art of
±fd" X- t l thC con<-'^on of his brief
tert tour »C wlu r"ume his.con-
The first of:a, series of fine art W
TMlliam J. McCoy, the composer whose j
work are notable contributions to the
literature . „ musir 'S. :JJ*
*peak- -IsipH hv H^twl
ss'piiffi'"'"-:*" 1 mi" ■'»"■ »•"
It'is McCoy's .plan to disclose to his !
hearers the functions of the various
instruments that go t« .make „«■, i
symphony , orchestra. " explain their '
range, possibilities, tone character Ind
power and to djsruns the various uses
to; which they are put by malters of
orchestral composition.
o Tl?e violin was chosen.for the first
lecture, and Wismgr supplied the illus
trations. . - .
The lecture was illuminative and in
teresting. The . large audietice re
mained "intent until the close and the
first lecture recital.was an unqualified
success. After the address Wismer
played the first movement [of Grieg's
, C minor sonata and a number of
•mailer works with effective tone and
technique.
gO • ' * *
It,will'have been just 22 years next
Wednesday. May 3, since the, Arlon
society became a singing organization
„ and the enthusiasts of song are plan
ning a celebration Mr the evening'of
that historic day.
As waa> demonstrated at the saenger
, fest last year, the work of the Arion
Manncrchor, compares favorably with
that of any similar organization in the
country. For; nearly ai quarter of a j
century the society has bat! a;continu
ous cx^tenceoand has supplied its share
•toward the: cultivation of good music
in .this city.
A feature of the musical portion of
■ the/celebration will be ; the presentation j
of a cantata for womgn's voices, "The
' Fate of Princess Kiyo," the: music of
which is by Henry Hadley and jthe
words by Edward,Oxenford. Louise
Brehany will, assume:; the soprano role
and the "four part: chorus will be sung
by the Arlon ladies*"chorus." • '.'
F. W. Warnke will : play his theme
L and variations for piano, and the Arlon
I < male chorus will sing, among other
', things, L. Kempter's "Maerchen," which
will be given its first hearing in .this
. .city.' •; ■;, . . . ..„'
After the musical program there will
Russian Symphony Orchestra Will
Play at Scottish Rite Hall Today
Three musicians who will help enter tain San Francisco audiences in the near future.
be a ball, and'the event will take place j
at Golden Gate Commandery hall, 2137
Sutter street.'
Following is the program:
(»)'"lhr Liebeti .Vooßlein".. Slenafrer
(b) t'Horlizeitsfrende'.' (first time). .A. Henschel '
(c) "Hans und (Jrete" (first tlnie)......Fricke
* Arion male rti<>ru«.
Soprano snlo-_<a> "TUe Birth, of Morn".. .Leoni
(b) ••VtllaneliP" ..1., Df>] I'Arqua
<c) ''Soncs My Mother Taught Me".. Dvorak 1
* (■1) '■Jlar^tipritp" :'... .Ma_-farlaiie I
Loals* banr. • = ,
Piano solo—Them* and vartatioiis.Kr. TV. Warlike]
The composer. ]
"Maerchen" (first time* ....!.. Kempter
Arion male chorus.
In the development of pianistk tal
ent, Hugo Mansfeldt, though no longer
active as a concert player, remains a
most potent principle. Last. "Wednes
day: evening he presented his pupil,
Miss Esther Iljelte. in a program that
bounded piano, music. A group of
Liszt, a Moszkowski number, Debussy,
Dvorak and Saint. Saens were some Of
the diverse composers whom the young
woman interrupted with understand- 1
ing, warmth and remarkable technlc.
•* * i
The first concert of the season to
be given by the young ■ ladies' orches- ,
tra of Berkeley took place last Mon
day evening, under- the direction of
Glulio Minetti, at Wilklns hall. The
orchestra was assisted by Miss Fanny
M.-.Bailey, soprano, and Miss Elizabeth
Bender, accompanist.
• • *
Yon der Mehden's orchestra of 35
amateur instrumentalists will give its
third concert at Golden Gate com
mandery hall Thursday evening. May
4. Miss L, Hachm*;ister will sing God
ard's "Berceuse." "and the orchestral
numbers will be selected from the pop
ular classics. An original march by
C. Yon der Mehden and '"Our Country"
will toe played. •
• .'•■■.- •
AYe have had a number of masculine
players of the piano during the season
jjist passing, but we have not heard a
pianist of big reputation. • Now we are
promised one who is not only an artist
but an aristocrat. Society.is interested
over her geneology; musicians" will: be
Interested in her playing. As to the
former, her managers, R. Ellis Wales
and Burdette Shannon Sanders, I are
armed to the teeth with affidavits at
tesilng the 'unquestioned .fact that
Clara Knuth is a countess, born and
bred In the' famous castle of Ratin
strup. Denmark. As' to her artistry,
report speaks in no les3 confident
terms.
•: She is a graduate of the Hoyal Dan
ish conservatory of. Copenhagen, from
whence come: highest "tributes :io' her
powers as pianist and singer.
Among her credentials is a letter
from King' Frederick, for whom her |
brother In law la court chamberlain;
Prof. G. Matthison-Hanson, Regitze K.
Yon Federspiel and concert singers
from the conservatory.
The ? pianist-singer will make her
professional debut in America at .the
concert, to be glvfn at 'Scottish Rite
auditorium Thursday evening. May 11.
when she will be assisted by Victor de
Gomez, cellist, and Misa Mabel Schell
bach; accompanist.
This 1 will be the program:
Preluilc Op. 3, Nn. 2..............8a0hman1nnff
Arabe*f]UP. Op. IS ..SfUumann
Romanze. Op. 24. Nn. 0.. ." Sibelius
Conntees Knuth. • ' •
Kol NWrVI. Op. 47 Max Brueh
Scherzo. l»p. 12 No. 2. .Yon Uoens
• Victor de Oomra.i J *
"Who,!* Sj-1t1a?",."..: .' Pohuhert
"Goortby" -. To^t I
Ballad-? Jen el aria ("Fau5ff............G0un0d
Countess Knuth.
Widmnnß. Op. 11. No. 1 n»Tid Popper .
Polonaise dp ro.irprt. Op. 14 I>»vl<i Popper
Victor dp Gomei.
Sonata, Op. 27, So. 2 i •Mrvoullght"! .
Adagio, jostenulo, allegretto, [irrgto agitato. :
Countes* KnntJi.
• ■"*■■"*_. „'.
They are making a fine effort in Oak
land. Perhaps a "symphony orchestra
will result. At "any, rate the effort 1 Is
.being made and.the: fate of the enter- |
prise is ; in the hands—or pockets—of
our transbay;, neighbors. " *
A meeting was called. at : Maple hall
last Tuesday evening by the associate
members of the Stewart orchestral club.
It v was ■ presided ■ over' by Frederick S.
Stratton,; collector, of the port of San
Francisco. Means of interesting a larger j
number ', of subscribers than at present
contribute to the financial success: of
the club werediscussed and ft commit
tee-appointed to" "hustle." ..If. thecn
THE SAX FRAXriHCO CALL, SUNDAY, APgIL 80. 1911.
this committee
■
toi an of size and qual-
The committee..which t is to do the
pioneering is composed of."F-- S. Strat
ton, chairman; Wallace M, Alexander,
F. M. Smith. George W. .Scott, O.K.
Hotle. C. Z. Merritt, E. H. Garthwalte,
Mrs. E. 11. Garthwaite and Miss Sora
Jenkins. It .is tlie intention of the
committee to increase the associate
membership to at least 400 before the
next concert, to be given Thursday
evening, ifay IS."and^'tlien lay plans for
the permanent symphony society.
Mrs.
s>" ii. Collins, A. R Car-
M. Chase,
■;. Harper, Dr. X. H. cti^mber
laln, Mrs. .\. H. Chamberlain, W. C.
Barnard, Arthur Agard Slid many
ol hers.
*• " •
At the piano recital given by Miss
Clara Farnlof at'Ursuline college, San^
ta Rosa, Friday, April 21, the follow
ing Interesting program was played:
Sonata, Op. 27, N*o. 2..,....:.:...... .Bpethovpn
ta> rrfluilp. {', (.harp minor........B«chnianlnoff
ibt Prelude. E minor. Op. S5 Xo. L.Mendeliwohn
(ri "The Fountain" Op. If) N'». .", ....Bennett
la I Etude. A flat. Op.. 23,'N0." 1.*.;.," .Chopin
<h» Nocturne. Up. 4S, No. 1..;.... ...Chopin
(rt "Fantaslo Itnpropmfu," Op. fSO ...<"hopin
(al "Hungarian Dance," No. ft.../ ..Brahms
(hi Kamenol-Ostrow," T)p. 10, N0.'22
"." 'niil>VnVti»ln
"Khapsodie Hongroisc," Nt>_ 12....... .Liszt
SPICE OF VARIETY IS
EMPRESS SEASONING
Bill of Unusual and Novel Acts
Is Promised
life," says
.iker at the Empress,
! that
indanceof seasoning will sprinkle
First among the attractions to. be
seen this afternoon will be Professor
Ballerlni's dogs. The act provided by
the educated canines" is claimed to be
the greatest animal performance be
fore the public. V :.
Robert Henry Hodge, :i comedian of
ille distinction, will appear with
• "The
■ f Tmli Bis* clot*.
kit is full of hr:_ .il eri-
The Hoeffler tpio of cycling come
dians, follow with stunts no wheelman
has ever before attempted. .Grace'De
mar, comedienne, well known; In 'musi
cal comedy, will make' her debut< as a
star of vaudeville and will be heard
In a new. budget of songsand seen in
some.dances. • ~
;"; Bobbie, Zeno and Eva Mendell will
provide wliat they call a "whirlwind
of song and mirth," Moran and-Moran
in .novelty songs and unusual dances,
and Paul Robertson andsßrunette in a
new act will with the moving, pictures
comprise a "program that promises
much
The BmpTflM give* two perform
and a niatinee
CLOSING TIMES OF
TRANS-PACIFIC MAILS
The following closing times for trans
pacific, mails ere announced yester
day by the S.an Francisco main post
offlce; >
, For Australf and Xew Zealand—Steamer Ma
nuka, 8:30 a.m.. May 3; steamer Zealandl*.
via SeattlP,• 0:30 a.ra. May !T.'
'For China and Japan—Steamer Siberia. 10:30
a. m. Mayl 3; Kteamrr Empress of China, via
Seattlf. 9:30 a. m. May 8. » *
■For.; Manila— Transport Sheridan, 0 a. m. May
5; *team«>r:Kmprptw of China, via;Spattle, 9:30
a. m. May $. > ' "•>JSsHPiiMMfr*< ■ ■ ; , '■
For Hawaii -Steamer Sibfria. 11:30 a. m. Mar
3: transport Shirldan, 9 a.m.: May 5; < utearacr
VVilliHralna." 10 a. m. May 10. All paper mails
cl'>»i« one hour earlier than times ann>.ii
• For .Tahiti Steamer Manuka. 8:30 a. m Mat
:»; RtcarnerMarlptwa, 9 a. m. M.iy 21.
BRITISH VMAIhS
, Jfatls for (Jreat Britain and Ireland will clone
atjthe main,rxwtoffli-e at 9:10 a. m. I d at 4:50
p. m.* on.tho da.m «f Mar 1, 4. 5; 8. 11. Si.'. IS.
■l.'i. IS. lit.: y_> and 25. T!»\v will How at «;10
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TO PLY HIS ARTS
Merry Magician of Favorite
Comic Opera to Wave
Wand at Idora
Fun, frolic and high class entertain
ment la offered this week at: Idora
park, Oakland, There is Don Philip
pini and his band in the open air am
phitheater, who will continue to at
tract. This week a duo of "operatic
singers will be added, to the open air
concerts. In ; the theater the comic
opera company will bo heard in "The
Wizard of the Nile," beginning Monday
night. Tonight will end the perform
ance of "The Geisha," which hai enter
tained comic opera lovers for a week.
Only two weeks remain of the Don
Philippine band's engagement at Idora
park. Ever since Mora opened on April
1 ' the Spanish musician and his 50
skilled musicians have delighted , the
music loving audiences, Idora in past
seasons has presented few bands that
could rival the superb organization ■ di
rected by Philippine and lovers of
music will be sorry ,to part with the
eccentric director.
Another feature of the open air am-'
phitheater, beginning today, will be the '
operatic soloists, Alfredo and Angiolina j
Marlottl. They will appear at every,
concert and' will sing selections • from
the well-known.operas, as well as pop
ular Neapolitan songs.
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