Evening Star Newspaper, May 30, 1929, Page 12

MUSIC TWO PHILIPPINE MUSICIANS. Two young and gifted Philippine musicians appeared in joint public re- cital at the studio of Frances Gutelius last night. They were Rosario Picazo, pianist, and Ernesto Vallejo, violinist The audience showed much enthusiasm over their efforts. Miss Picazo has been making her res- idence in Washington for the season just closing. She has had considerable experience as a teacher in Manila. The numbers she presented last night were v exacting and showed her to be possessed of fine technique and musi- Clanly background. She gave the most | colorful and poetic readings to Chopir “Fantaisie Impromptu” and “Ballade in | P Minor,” and the “March Wind,” by Edward MacDowell. ~Her Mozart and | Brahms were inclined to be academic, | and in the Debussy numbers there Was | too sharp a sense of contrast and that | subtly flowing line that is a dominant charasteristic of this mester's works was not emphasized. The “Lark.” by Balakirew was well done and the Gran- ados' “Allegro de Concierto” showed the facile command of accurate and diffi- cult phrasing effectively. Mr. Vallejo, the young violinist who distinguished 'himself by making his | New York debut in formal recital last | Winter while only 18 years of age, showed good reason last night for the highly encouraging praise that he re- ceived from the metropolitan critics on | that occasion. He is slight in build and | not so very much taller than his bow is long, yet he produces an amazingly big, round tone, vibrant with emotional color. One has only to hear a phrase from his bow and realize why Mischa Elman when he chanced to hear the| lad play in Manila some years ago grew enthusiastic and even taught the boy himself. It was primarily through Mr. Elman's interest and the sympathetic and practical backing of his own gov- ernment_officials that Ernesta Vallejo was enabled to come to the United States and study with Franz Kneisel until his death. Vallejo then continued his studies with Jacobson. He shows thorough training, particularly e last night in the ‘“Canzonetta, d'Ambrosio, and “Habanera,” by Sara- sate, in which chromatics and other in- tricacies of fingering, as well as of bow- ing, were brilliantly achieved. The Carpier-Kreisler “La Chase” was given with good taste in coloring and excel- lent tempo and phrasing. Brahms' “Waltz in A major” was a little lack- ing in smooth transition from one phrase to the next and also in poised finish in style, but this youth doubtless will achieve much more than that in time, for he has a big gift, good train- ing and, apparently, a level head, He raher oversentimentalized the “Ave Marie” of Schubert, Mendelssohn’s “On Wings of Song” and the “Rosary” of Nevin. This, however, is if anything a fault on the right side of the ledger. It is not difficult to refine emotional tendencies in playing, but it is prac- tically impossible to create emotion in a technically fine but emotionally dead performer. He played a lilting Philip- pine folk song delightfully. H. F. CHARLOTTE KLEIN'S RECITAL. An organ recital, much appreciated by a good sized audience, though churchly settings precluded applause, was given last evening by Charlotte . Klein under the auspices of the District Chapter of the American Guild of Organists at the Church of the Epiphany. A program note explained that, with the exception of a manuscript number dedicated to Miss Klein, all the selec- tions on the program were being pre- sented in recital by the artist for the first time, that they were played from memory and that the same program would be offered by Miss Klein next week at the general convention of the Guild of Organists at Memphis, her a';gd appearance in recital before that y. One may well say, if it is not super- fluous compliment” in* the” case of & musician as well known here as Miss Klein, that her whole program showed an assurance of interpretation and a mastery of the instrument itself that harmonized into an extremely smooth and dignified presentation. There was no striving for virtuosity, though there was constant eontrol and use of the organ’s power. There Was no attempt to become impressive through sheer elasticity of effect, as one finds too frequently in organists who have won ultimate ‘authority over the mechanicy of their art. Tt was all quite the oppo- | de I'Agneau Mystique” (“Lamb of Got S| by Sealy, the composer, and played from site, more tranquil, more suggestive, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1929 bers, ‘of course, which ‘swelled into cadences of jubilance, deep sonorities, but these were never blatant or ill- shaded as they can so easily be on the organ under unskilled and unsensitive fingers. Opening with the Cesar Franck “Chorale in E Major,” Miss Klein brought out excellently its subdued. yet provocative harmonies, never reall vehement but always alive. Two Bacl numbers, the Sarabande from “Sixth Violincello Suite” and the “Prelude and Fugue in D Major,” followed, marked by an essential simplicity which was the most trustworthy means of reflect- ing their strength. Joggen’s “Chant de May” was the fourth number, lighter in feeling, followed by the “Symphonie Fount of Goodness and Happiness'), by de Maleingreau. A “Fantasie in F Sharp Minor,” dedicated to Miss Klein | the manuscript, was the sixth num- ber, followed, after an intermission, by the canzona from ‘Partita” Karg- Elert, and Barnes' “Toccata sur un Theme Gregorien,” from the ~first -symphony. F.C.O. ZALIPSKY OPERA RECITAL. ‘The pupls of Mme. Zalipsky, assisted by Michael Shvetz of the Russian Im- perial Theater, gave an enjoyable re- cital last night at Plerce Hall. The program _consisted of excerpts from “Pagliacci” and “Cavaleria Rusticana,” scenes from two jolly Russian operas Glinka and Shvedow, respectively, and a couple of dances. Katherine Hertzberg was an appeal- ing Nedda. She has very eflective middle voice. The quality of her high' notes was_sometimes a little metallic. Edith Wallack, recent winner in the Federation of Music contest in Wash- ington, sang Santauzza with power and feelin, With a clear, well controlled voice, she sings and acts equally well. Giuseppe Bruno gave them both good support, histrionically and musically. Michael Shvetz was, of course, the attraction of the evening. He is one of the greatest bassos. He has an ex- cellent voice and that perfect poise and finish of the experienced artist which at once wins an audience. In his hands the would-be hero of Glinka swaggered across the stage with realism and gusto. ‘With Mrs. Hertzberg a good second in voice and humor, they gave a spirited interpretatis f the Ukrania apo! JUST OUT Columbia’s STAR OF THE WEEK CuaniEs We HAMP Prerry LITTLE THING. s s HEAVEN (Fr'om Mo- T“t‘:o‘n Picture ° This is )—Vocals. T 1816-D * Columbia’ VIVA-TONAL RECORDING=THE RECOR ogetz,” which stirred the sudience to real enthusiasm. The Princess Baria- tensky was vivaclous as Naina. Last, but not least, one must mention a graceful Russian dance by little Lillie Zalipsky. ‘The whole J)rocmm ‘was characterized by spirit and intelligence. Mme. Za- lipsky deserves credit for avoiding the tedium usual in student eor;;er%. - WASHINGTON CONSERVATORY CONCERT. The Washington Conservatory of Music gave a concert last night in the conservatory auditorium, which was crowded with relatives and friends. A feature was the first public appearance of Washington's youngest student or- chestra, the symphonic organization of the Washington Conservatory of Music. This orchestra has been rehearsing only two months under the baton of Vladimir Vasa. In last night's rendition’ of the first movement of Beethoven's “First Symphony” the group showed good! training. A dozen violins assisted by the other instruments, making 25 in al showed good rhythm and tone. Cesar Cui's “Orientale” was given as an; ss gave an arla from “La with splendid interpretation and poise. Her voice was clear and of good volume. Elizabeth Drew in another operatic number, the “Romanza,” from La Gloconda,” showed the rich quality of her contralto voice and sang with- out nervousness or mannerism. Two little girls, Virginia Webb and Eloise Nyce, played their plano num- bers convincingly, and the child vio- linist, Marietta Eckam, looking too small for her full size violin, in this her sec- ond public appearance, gave the im- pression of having matured in tone and technique since her last appearance. She gave Gossec's “Gavotte” as encore, Angelo Bagattin played the familiar Drdla “Souvenir” for violin and Lela Burt gave the first two movements of the Bruch “G Minor Concerto” with a full steady bow and poised interpre- tation. ” ‘Three other pia: s were Marie Rojas in a Chopin’s “C Minor Fantais Impromptu,” Rose Pincus in Mozart'’s “Varie Pastoral” and Christine Ver- million, who concluded the recital with Morzart's “Prelude to Fantasy in ’'C major and Mendelssohn's “Hunting Song." 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