Evening Star Newspaper, June 30, 1931, Page 30

Music and Musicians Reviews and News of Capital's Programs. Pan-American Concert Given on the Esplanade. - HE _fifty-sixth program of Latin American’ music was given last night on the f: mous Esplanade of the Pa American Union under a fu ! moon and before a large congrega- tion of representalives from official- dom, the arts and other ways and means of life. The music was provided by the United States Navy Band, un- der the leader- ship of Lieut. Charles Benter, and soloists, in- cludings Marga- rita Cueto, noted Mexican soprano. and Mario D. Rejas, Argentine tenol It was a no- table evening— not only from the point of ia Cuete, MUSIC — tWO ‘compositions re- ceived their first renditions—but also because of the scenic splen- dor lent by nature and by a large assortment of lights which flooded the outside of the building and were scattered appropriately here and there in the patio. It was something of a battle, however, for the artists inasmuch as the performers were set upon by numerous friendly mem. malia of the air who insisted on ac- companying them throughout their selections. _Particularly is Signorita Cueto to be congratulated on the way in which she sang her songs while necessarily having to wave a handkerchief before her and every now and then dispose of & winged creature which had alighted on her shoulder. The Navy Band suffered, too. Lieut. Benter was seen fanning himself frantically during the inter- missions. In 2o way, however, did this de- tract from vhe cfficacy of the music. Signorita Cueto, who has beei: heard here befort 2and who may be counted on for many moments of utmost per- fection in the manipulations of her songs, was in splendid voice again last night and received an ovaticn which was cut short only by the sudden commencement of & new se- lection by the bend. Among the songs which she did more than jus- tice to were “Maria la O,” by Ernesto Lecuona—one of the real highlights of the evening: the “Rio Indigena.” by Louis Cluzeau Mortet, and Robles’ “Nortena.” Mario D. Rejas, making his debut at this series of concerts, seemed at his best in selections by J. B. Massa, the “Screnta” and the Canclon “Camino de Plata.” ‘The overture, *Almas Destrozadas,” by Alberto Alvarado, which received its “first rendition,” had abundance of vitality to it and seemed more replete with melody than many of its predecessors. Built on an inter- esting theme, this composition was easily one of the more memorable ones heard here this season. An- other composition receiving its pub- lic baptism which found favor was the “Suite,” by Franco Zelaya. The remainder of the program was devoted to a splendid cornet solo by ~ Musician Birley Gardner, a vibra- phone solo by Musician Louis Gouch- er and such familiar works as the Robles “Hymn to the Sun” and an assortment of marches, scattered here and there and everywhere. E. DE S. MELCHER. Virgil Piane School Holds Final Recital of Season. 'HE Virgil Plano School, Georgia E. Miller director, held its final recital of the season last Sunday afternoon at the studio, 1408 H street. Elizabeth Hartung received the gold medal for appiication and progress in the intermediate class, Among other features was the ren- dition of “Pastoral” an original composition of much beauty and warmth, played by George Cornwell, and the singing of & group of songs by Ira Meyer, baritone, ‘Those who took part on the pro- gram were Margaret Loane, Elvia Allpress Meyer, Norma Bell Carty, Elizabeth Hartung, Joe Oehmann, Jean Weaver and Eva Abraham. Elvia Meyver accompanied Mr. Meyer. ‘The audience was large and en- thusiastic in its reception of the young artists. Young Pianist ‘Wines Enthusiastic Audience. CTAVIA MARSHALL, an accom= plished young planist, joined the ranks of the worth-while young musicians of Washington 1:st night, being presented in recital by Mildred Kolb Schulze in the Great Hall at 1729 G street. Miss Marshall made a charming plcture at the plano, against a background of soft green draperies, and candle lights. ~And in justice, it must be said she has a graceiul position at the plane. She cpened her program with the Brahms “Sonata in F Minor,” an ambitious number for a studcnt, but performed with much credit barring the slight nervousness shown, which wore cff entircly when she got well into the program. The “Fantasle Impromptu” of Chopin followed, played with professional poise and ebandon; then “Ave Maria” of Hen- selt end Liszl's “Etude in D Flat Major.” A group of the moderns, without which no plano program seems complete now, included the “Whit: Peacock” of Griffes; Faure's “Impromptu,” and a Debussy “Bal- lade.” The Liszt “Rhapsodie No. 11" was the finish of a group cf numbers which would have done credit to a ezl professional, for versatility, ex- acting demands upon both the tone and technique of the player, az well as the memcry, for the young artist played without the use of the print- ed notes. She has a vigorous, warm tone, sbundant skill in technique, and runs from the brilliant and pow- erful into the most delicate, dainty style, playing one as successfully as the other. She has a poetic temper- ament which broadens into the dra- matic and gives promise of a worth- while cdreer in the music world. 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