THE SUXDAY 0KEG02sIA, PORTLAND, JANUARY 7, 1900.
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TVora harmony, from heavenly harmony,
Tula universal frame began.
Prom harmony to harmony through all
'The compass cf the notce It ran.
The diapason closing full In man.
From harmony, from heavenly harmony.
This universal frame began;
When nature underneath a heap
OC Jarring atoms lay.
And could not heae her head.
Vb tuneful idee was heard from high,
"""Arise, ye more than dead,"
Then cold and hot and moist and dry
In order to their stations leap.
And music's power obey.
From liarmony. from heavenly harmony.
This universal frame began;
From harmony to harmony
Through all the compaes of the notes It ran,
The diapason closing full In man.
Dry den.
SIG. SCOTTI'S DON JUAN
Alvarez "V-ersua Jean de Resxke
Gadslcl Ensrngred by Gran Pad.
erevrski's He turn.
Already since the New York opera sea
son opened, Van Dyck, Ternlna, Pini-Cor-sl
and Calve have disappointed audiences
on account of indisposition, while Salcza'a
cold forced Alvarez to make an extra ap
pearance. It Is a trying season for sing
ers, with the frequent and severe climatic
changes.
The performance of Mozart's master
piece, "Don 'Giovanni,' at the Metropoli
tan, New York, a week ago, has been
greatly praised. It Introduced a new Don
Giovanni to the public, and one rho seems
destined to become a favorite. The Concert-Goer
commenting upon this, says:
'Naturally, critical attention was fo
cused upon Slg. Scottl, on whom consider
able praise had been lavished In Europe.
Let it be quickly recorded that he met
all reasonable expectations. He was a
handsome rascal, of most alluring grace,
and he sang exceedingly well. His voice
has a peculiarly oily quality, exactly fitted
to the sensuous utterlngs of the incorri
gible rake whom he portrayed, and he uses
it with an easy method. His champagne
song was given with fine spirit and earned
a double recall. Mr. Grau has unques
tionably secured a valuable member for
liis company in Sig. Scottl. "We may now
hear such roles as Don Giovanni and Iago
sung by one who not only realizes their
psychological subtlety, but who can sing in
tune and with agreeable voice quality.
Vale, Maurel!"
E. Irenaeus Prime-Stevenson says in
Harper's Weekly: "The opening perform
ances at the Metropolitan liave up to this
writing lacked not a touch of the en
thusiasm and of all the outward and so
cial success to which we have long time
been wonted. A great subscription under
lies the fluctuation of a more general pat
ronage. Musically reckoned, the debut
of Mr. Alvarez, as Komeo and Don Jose
and the re-entree of Madame Calve as
Carmen, are the most notable incidents.
Madame Calve's fascinations in her favor
ite role are evidently more appeaing
than of old. That Mr. Alvarez in dra
matic parts can bear tho full burden of
any season of French opera here needs no
further showing. "With better acquain
tance With his merit he will take a rank
and a. popularity here of no ordinary qual
ity. As to repertory, for the present, M.
Grau's announcements are of the operas
found most popular and of the root and
stock of transatlantic seasons. What
matters are to be of relatively novel tex
ture in the season's web probably will not
be very presently undertaken."
This view of Alverez does not altogeth
er agree with Flaneur's criticism. The
latter after seeing him as Romeo, wrote:
"'Alvarez, the new tenor, must be feeling
very uncomfortable this morning. He
has been the idol of the grand opera in
Paris for half a dozen years and more,
and Boston received him with acclaim.
But the true test of his greatness lies in
his ability to conquer the New York pub
lic, and that task Is still before him. At
his first appearance in 'Romeo and Juliet
he was accorded a fair meed of applause.
But he did not oust Jean de Reszke from
his place in the affections of our opera
goers, either fashionable or musical. He
was accorded a respectful hearing, and his
good points were duly appreciated, but the
"universal opinion was that he was not
nearly M. Jean's equal as the passionate
lover of Guonod's opera. If he is to con
quer New York, it must be in some more
robust and dramatic role.
"M. Jean has taken such a hold upon
the hearts of New Yorkers as no other
singer ever did, and it will take a great
tenor Indeed to make us forget the hand
some presence and strong, sweet notes
of the belated bridegroom, whose wife
or his liver keeps him on the other side
of the big pond."
Mme. GadskI, the German soprano, who
came to this country for a concert tour
a few weeks ago, has been engaged as
a leading soprano of the Grau opera com
pany, for a period of three years, and
made her first appearance with that or
ganization in Philadelphia, a few evenings
ago. She sang for the first time at the
Metropolitan, as Senta, in the "Flying
Dutchman," at the Saturday matinee yes
terday. Her concert engagements, al
ready booked, will make her operatic
work somewhat limited this season, but
hereafter she will take an. important part
in the German operas produced In Amer
ica by the Grau opera company.
It will be recalled that Mme. Gadskl
was a leading member of the Damrosch
Ellis opera company, and also that she
sang at Covent garden, London, in the
company under Mr. Grau's direction Irst
spring. She Is re-engaged for succeed
ing seasons at Covent garden. Her en
gagement for the American season Is good
news. She will be a most welcome Eliza
beth, Elsa, Senta, Brunhilde, etc., ana
w'll share with Nordica and Eames the
dramatic roles of the Grau reportolre.
"The return of Mr. Paderewskl may be
set down as of no small benefit to musical
art," sc ys W. J. Henderson, of the New
York Times. "In him of all pianists, with
a very few exceptions, the perfection of
technic is obscured by the heauty of his
readings.
"It has been said that he does not play
exactly as he used to. Perhaps that
neeas a little explanation. He plays
-with greater "breadth, with more author
ity, with a more lovely repose than ever
before. His art has rounded into a more
admirable symmetry. There is in it the
depth of a more oceanic calm, a more con
vincing evidence of reserve power. There
are bursts of furious strenuousness at
times in his playing, and perhaps thera is
an attempt to get a bigger sound out of
the piano than there was formerly. But
none the less the same old beauty of tone
is there. It Is In his constant endeavor
to make the piano sing and the unfailing
success of the endeavor that Mr. Pader
ewskl places himself in a solitary posi
tion among the pianists of our time"
Interesting: Violin Recital.
The recital on Wednesday evening, by
pupils of Reginald L. Hidden, was a
great success. The hall was completely
filled with interested listeners, and the
entire programme was given in a very
pleasing and finished manner. The pupils
all played from memory, and those who
appeared showed marked improvement
over last year, displaying much smooth-
ness and ease in execution. Tho atidlenee
was not slow in recognizing the talent
of the different performers, and nearly
all who took part had to bow their ae
knowledgmenls repeatedly SO warmly
were they received.
The triumph Of the evening was made
by Miss Lelo Nlcklln, whose rendering of
Vieuxtemps "Air Varle" (op. 22) showed
an ardent and highly artistic nature,
quick to grasp a musical Idea, and with
astonishing powers of assimilation and In
terpretation. Her reading of the "Vieux
temps number was full of lire and po
etry. Technical difficulties Were mastered
with an ease that told of Unflagging pa
tience and an abundance of robust en
ergy, which will count for much in her1
future career. For' a musician cannot
hope to attain honor without a goodly
Btore of physical vigor, ao arduous is the
road to success. All that is necessary In
this line Miss Nlcklln appears to possess.
She has an exceptionally good start in
the right direction, and with her rich
natural endowment may not unreasonably i
look forward to a bright future. I
The beautiful Beethoven "Romance in '
F" was the first number on the pro
gramme, and was very pleasingly rendered
by Master Frank Eichenlaub. Dagmar
Games, although the youngest pupil to
take part, acquitted herself to the great
delight of the listeners. Margaret Glenn
and Frances Gill both showed a decided
improvement In tone-color and bowing;
their numbers were given with expression
and surety of Intonation. Next on the
programme was a fantaale on "II Trov
atore," played by Ellen Barry. She has
very decided talent for the violin, as was
shown by the natural, easy manner In '
which she handled the Instrument. Nel- I
lie Brown gave a smooth and sympo-'
thetlc rendering of the "Wleniawski Le
gende." Her technique Is well developed,
and her tone very even and clear. Mrs.
Gertrude Kuhn played a berceuse, by
Godard, and Polish dance, by Bohm. her
playing being marked by dash and spirit
Mr. Le Roy Gesner played the first two
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movements of the famous Bruch con
certo. He has great talent for the violin,
and the required energy and seriousness,
which assure him of success.
Musical Club Programme.
The programme for the meeting of the
Musical Club at Parsons hall, on "Wed
nesday, January 10, at 4 o'clock, Is as
follows:
"Development
of the Opera," Mrs.
Tnomas.
Duet from "Marriage of Figaro"
zart). Miss "Watt Miss "Wilson.
Aria from "Marriage of Figaro"
zart). Miss "Wilson.
(Mo-(Mo-
Scena and cavatina from "Tancredl"
(Rossini), Mrs. Linn.
"Prize Song" from "Die Melsterslnger"
(Wagner) arranged for violin, Mrs. Sher
man D. Brown.
Aria from "Les Huguenots" (Meyer
beer), Miss Watt
Berceuse from "Jocelyn" (Godard).
"Le Parlape d'Amor," from "Faust"
(Gounod), Miss Steers.
Hotel Portland Tonight.
March "Bride-Elect" Sousa
"Waltz "Zenda" "Wittmark
Selection "EI Capltan" Sousa
Idyll "Woodland Whispers ' Mlchaells
Overture "Martha" Flotow
Two-step "White Squadron" ...Andrews
March "Directorate Sousa
Waltz "Fortune Teller" Herbert
Selection "ErnanI" Verdi
Duet "Flute and 'Cello" Titl
Overture "Schausplel" Bach
Medley "Bunch of Hits" Kline
Two-step "Alabama Dream" Tyers
W. H. Kinross, director.
Pupil of Holir Here.
Mr. William H. Graham, the talented
violinist, who for the, past three years has
been studying in Berlin, Germany, Is in
Portland for a short visit The last of
this month he will return to Berlin for
three years' more study, after -which he
will take a position In Liverpool, Eng
land. Mr. Graham is a pupil of Hallr.
SET TO MUSIC.
London's City Noises, a They Appear
to an Observer.
Although Londoners are perfectly ac
customed to the noises of a city, they can
never attain perfect quiet outside of a
telephone chamber, or a padded room.
t ,i . r .
Life In London, or any other great city,
is full of "necessary noises," from which
one can never escape.
Some of these "necessary noises" an ex
pert has expressed in music for the Lon
don Daily Mail. This is their order, as
they appear above:
1. Steam Siren. 4. Hansom Cab.
2. Train Whistle. 6. "Milk!"
3. (Motor Car. C Electric Cab.
Queer Names of Hotels.
Traveling actors strike some queer ho
tels. "Tim" Murphy, now in the West
In "The Carpetbagger," has a unique col
lection of the odd names of such places.
From Minnesota he reports the "Hotel
Mix" and the "Buncombe House;" from
Iowa, the "Lawless House" and "Hotel
Greenwood;" from Kansas, the "Red Dog
Tavern," the "Green House" and the
"Sheriff House." In Missouri he found
tho "Hotel Hurt," and he say& it must
have been struck by a cyclone.
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MASTER OF TONE-COLOR
VLADIMIR DE PACHMANN, CHOPIN'S
GREATEST INTERPRETER.
To Music Wnat Millais Is to Falntingr,
Both Reverently Expressing Na
ture's Poetical Secrets.
Viadmir do Pachmann, who is to appear
at the Marquam Grand Monday night and
Wednesday afternoon, is generally con
sidered to be, both through his genius
and through his personality, one of the
most interesting and picturesque figures
In the musical world. His mannerisms
are quaint and at the same time charm
ing and irresistible. By nationality De
Pachmann is a Russian Pole; he was
born at Odessa, and has a distant Turk
ish ancestry. His father was a talented
violinist and a doctor of philosophy in
the university of Odessa. The senior De
Pachmann played for seven years In
Haydn's orchestra, and was a pall-bearer
at that great musician's burial. Later In
life he was the friend of "Weber and lived
in the same house with him. Vladimir
took his lessons In philosophy and his
first music lessons from his father.
High Praise Avrarded Him.
In an interesting article on Mr. de Pach
mann In the Metropolitan Magazine foir
January, Cornelia Dyas says: "Six years
ago, when Vladimir de Pachmann came
to this country, almost unheralded, Amer
ican audiences had already been initiated
into tho possibilities of the piano by such
exponents as Von Bulow, Rubinstein and
THE PIANIST-PHILOSOPHER.
Paderewskl, not counting Innumerable
other artists of minor distinction. The
verdict rendered then is the same as
now that the little Russian Pole ha
the power of drawing firom the piano mel
odies of such sweetness long drawn out,
shadings and gradations of tone-color so
evanescent and subtle, that under his
witchery technique itself becomes a prob
lem spiritualized, and the piano an in
strument with a voice, with the singing
qualities of a violin, the swell of the or
gan and the vibrations of the harp."
The same writer speaks of him as being
imbued with the dreamy romanticism
of his race, conversing, nevertheless, with
the wit and vivacity of the Parisian; look
ing at one with the soft, penetrating eyes
of the Italian, while he takes one's hand
with the sturdy grasp of the Englishman;
content to spend months amongst an alien
people and calling all men his brothers
and all countries his home.
Prima Donna of the Piano.
Miss Dyas sigaln says: "De Pachmann
has been called the prima donna of the
piano, and in the recent Worcester festi
val, when his playing followed a song by
Mme. Sembrich, musical critics drew in
teresting comparisons between the simi
larity of his tone-color and the singing
of the great prima donna, while others
remarked with fine appreciation that De
Pachman Is In music what Millais is in
painting both expressing In a milieu of
deml-nuances, one with his brush, the
other with his instrument, the poetical
secrets of the twilight, or rather sun
light and shadow, tenderly and reverently
expressed."
De Pachmann himself, in speaking ol
modern piano-playing, said:
"Technique! Yes, technique is neces
saryflawless technique; but tone is bet
ter, and sonority is better than sound.
This beautiful piano is not an orchestra.
Why torture It to perform what an or
chestra can do so much more effectively?
An! tne voice or the piano! It is so rare,
so beautiful, so chaste; it drops like a
pearl, round, glistening, perfect; white,
yet (radiant with every color. I will tell
you a secret:
Mast Have a Soul.
"After we work and work until our
fingers can produce a voice from the
keys, the voice must receive a soul; then
the soul Interprets. And what Is inter
pretation but experience? And experi
ence teaches us that the greatest of all
gifts is wisdom."
M. de Pachmann has won much fame
as the greatest living Interpreter of Cho
pin. H. M. Bosworth, the musical critic,
of San Francisco, says: "He seems to
fairly revel in Chopin." Miss Dyas writes
of him: "As a matter of fact, he does
not play Chopin. He is Chopin, with all
his moods, his coquetry, his fits of .rev
erie." M. de Pachmann says he claims no na
tionality; that creation Is his home; that
all men are his brethren, and nature
their common mother.
It is safe to assert that no living pian
ist can approach the exquisite velvet
touch and delicate gradations of De Pach
mann's tone-color on the piano.
JOLLY CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES.
Frawley Company Have "Tree" in
San Francisco.
Among the many Christmas festivities
of San Francisco this season, none were
more congenial and enjoyable than the
Christmas tree given by the members of
the Frawley company, who will soon ap
pear at Cordray's theater, In this city.
The unique invitations prepared their re
cipients for a host of good things, and a
world of fun, and no one was disap
pointed. Mary Hampton, leading woman of the
company, was the hostess of the occasion.
A Christmas tree, banked in a mountain
of snow, contained presents for every
guest A limit of 10 cents placed on gifts
selected caused an endless lot of merri
ment, at the distribution of the apropos,
toys. In a few well-chosen words, MIs3
Hampton, in behalf of the members of the
company, presented Mr. Frawley a hand
some lounglng-gown. An elaborate sup
per was then served, after which Miss
Van Buren rendered a number of coon
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songs, Miss Barney gave recitations, and
Miss Pearl Landers, Charles Warner, Miss
Minnette Barrett and Mr. S. H. Fried
lander had a cakewalk. Toasts galore
were given, among them being one "To
the "Webfoot State."
In tho meantime interest In the Frawley
engagement grows In Portland. Mr.
Frawley has been constantly adding to
and improving his playing force, as the
season advances, and he has now an ex
cellent company. He will present a num
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REAWSTIC MELODRAMA.
Electrlcity aa an Aid to "Fire
Ef-
fects" on tlie Stage.
The greatest danger which can be en
countered by audiences in theaters arises
from fire. And yet, with the recent de
velopment of the stage, Are is treated al
most contemptuously by the actors. In
the third act of "Sherlock Holmes," now
being presented In New York, when the
detective is about to be entrapped by
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scoundrels anxious to take his life, he
smashes a lighted lamp with a chair and
makes his escape In the darkness.
The same incident, says tho New York
World, occurs in the new burlesque at
Koster & Blal's, in New York, and It Is
a favorite "effect" attempted In sensation
al melodrama- The lamp, "however, is not
a lamp at all. It contains no receptacle
for kerosene. It is merely a tube, with a
wick saturated with oil and timed to burn
as long as the scene requires. In the case
of "Sherlock Holmes," tho wick would bo
extinguished of its own accord if the ac
tion of the play were delayed two minutes
longer.
Asbestos and the introduction of elec
trical appliances have greatly heightened
fire effects on the stage. Instead of the
old red lights in the fireplaces, gas logs
now crackle brightly and merrily. Confla
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lights and asbestos 6cenery can be repre
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formance of "In Old Kentucky," at the
Columbia theater, a chicken used in one
of the rural scenes wandered out toward
the footlights and fell Into the trough
which hides the glass bulbs. The trough
was constructed of tin, and the chicken
struggled fruitlessly to obtain a foothold,
stirring up a cloud of dust which resem
bled smoke.
A kind-hearted old man In the audience
grew impatient. "If you don't take that
chicken out of them gas jets," he thun
dered, interrupting tho scene, "I'll come
up there and take it out myself."
"Stick Him Against the Wall."
"Bob" Palmer, the comedian, had been
originally a blllstlcker, a fact pretty gen
erally known among his colleagues of the
stage. One evening, when dressed for tho
character of Sir Brilliant Fashion, he
strutted into the greenroom with bucklea
sparkling on his shoes and a fine diamond
on his finger. A brother actor inquired if
his gems were real.
"To be sure they are; I wear nothing
but diamonds," was the reply, whereupon
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EACH
Bannaster remarked: "I congratulate you.
Bob, for I Temember when you wore
nothing but paste." Palmer tMd not tako
the joke with becoming good humor, and,
an angry altercation ensued, which was.
only broken when Mrs. Jordan erld out:
"Why don't you stick him against the
wall. Bob? Stick him against the wall."
Tit-Bits.
Wedded With Another Man.
Longr ago he thought that she
"Was fair and sweet and good.
Her -voice was music and lw loved
The ground whereon sh stood.
And still ho f&elB the sweet old. thrill
"Whene'er she passes by
She wedded with another man.
And that's the reason "why.
Chicago Ttmoc-Horald.
"Ras-Time Dessert-"
"What do you think my boarders call
bread pudding?"
"Goodness know3."
"They call it 'rag-time dessert." "De
troit Free Press.