Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1936, Page 14

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. VINSON PREDICTS |Orchestra Reaches Peak ith Bauer Its Soloist RAYBURN VICTORY Certain Texan Wil Be Chosen House Majority Leader. By the Associated Press. Backers of Representative Rayburn, Democrat, of Texas in the virulent contest for the House majority leader- ship said today the Texan not only was certain to be selected for the position, but that he might be named unanimously. His campaign manager, Representa- tive Vinson, Democrat, of Kentucky, asserted: “We now believe there is a very good chance that Mr. Rayburn will be named floor leader by acclamation.” He said that by the time House Democrats hold their organization caucaus early next month, Rayburn’s strength should be so manifest that his election might be unanimous. Supporters of Representative O’'Con- nor, Democrat, of New York never- theless asserted they still were opti- mistic over his chances in the race— 80 bitterly fought that Representative Rankin, Democrat, of Mississippi, one of the contestants, has proposed that all the candidates withdraw in the interest of party harmony and sup- port Representative Doughton, Dem- ocrat, of North Carolina for the leadership. Vinson said Rayburn had pledges from 64 to 76 Democratic Representa- tives in six States where O'Connor had claimed strength. Rayburn is certain, he said, of 26 out of 27 votes from Pennsylvania, 12 of 15 from California, 4 of 5 from Jowa, 12 of 22 from Ohio, 8 of 8 from Louisiana and 2 of 2 from Kansas. The Rayburn votes from those six States, he said, are about two-fifths of the total needed to elect him. A can- didate must receive a majority of the votes cast in caucus, or 167, if all 333 House Democrats in the new Con- gress participate. In addition, Vinson said, six out of North Carolina’s eight Democrats are committed to Rayburn. ENTRANCE APPROVED €. Marshall Finnan, superintendent of the National Capital Parks, has approved plans for a new entrance to the superintendent’s residence at Mount Vernon, leading off Govern- ment property. The entrance will be constructed by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, owners of the shrine, and will be built off the north- ern terminus of the east parking space, Finnan said. The park chief promised that the entrance will not detract from the Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, as it will be hidden by shrubbery at the parking place. Charles C. Wall, assistant superintendent of the estate, occupies the residence that will be served. Accordions $19.50 up Clarinets $36.00 up Trumpets $19.95 up Saxophones $68.00 up Drums $5 up Banjos $32 Mandolins $11 Guitars $6 Ukuleles $2.25 up Violins $10.95 ‘We stock the largest stock of musical ons; and Martin _String Instruments. 1330 G STREEY 7 dY 45 ds A3 47 43 4 Home Glee Clubs BY ALICE E to the works of Beethoven, and Harold the “Choral Fantasy,” together withe the orchestra and Mr. Bauer at the piano. The technical development of - the orchestra always has been followed | with interest by the large number of | concertgoes, who show by their faithful attendance their gratitude for having the opportunity to hear sym- | phonic music. Yesterday the ques- tion of mechanical progress was lost | sight of in the appreciation of the spirit which animated the entire per- formance. Such play as yesterday's is what endears an organization to its| public, sends it home rejoicing and refreshed, and signifies the passing of the orchestra from the status of » merely local group to the broader destiny of an institution, worthy of national acclaim. ‘There were several points about the performance of this all-Beethoven pro- gram that deserve special comment. First, the excellent arrangement and choice of the numbers. If there were any present who might have had the idea that Beethoven's music is either too heavy or too incomprehensible, they surely could not have felt that way at the finish. For there was pre- sented the two sides of the master that must appeal to every one, the lyric and the dramatic. The former was embodied in the beautiful “Concerto No. 3 in C Minor,” for piano and orchestra, the latter in the “Corio: | Philco Autom ‘e Tuning is the new to tune! One twi l, and “Click . . . there's | your station!” ned more perfectly than eye or ear can tune! $ | erful solo unit and, in the next, a m Tour, Musicians Inspire Hearers With Brilliant Playing—G. W. U. Featured. .VERSMAN. returning from & highiy successful tour in the Eastern States, gave its faithful adherents in its home city one of the finest performances in Tu‘l National Symphony Orchestra and its conductor, Hans Kindler, its history yesterday at Constitution Rall. The concert was dedicated Bauer was the soloist. The combined Glee Clubs of George Washington University were heard in the last number, lanus” and “Egmont” overtures, with the “Choral Fantasy” combining the two. Responsive and Versatile. ‘The next point to be appreciated was the skillful manner in which the orchestra was, at one moment, a pow- subsidiary to the piano soloist. In both the overtures the orchestra was virile, pliant and expressive and, when accompanying, subordinating itself to Mr. Bauer’s ideas in helpful and artis- tic fashion. Again, the nuances were sharply defined and created under the influence of feeling, crisp, warm and vibrant. The unity of intention and the fine co-operation between Dr. Kindler and his men were rewarded by the enthusiastic outbursts of ap- plause they awakened in their listeners. Harold Bauer added another tri- umph to the many to his credit with his poetic playing of the Beethoven “Concerto.” Mr. Bauer is a superb interpreter because he dominates both with his ideas and his technical- per- fection. One catches the idea and im- mediately it is given beautiful form. His tone combines crystal clearness with rounded vibrancy in a way not | duplicated by any other pianist before | his musical structure. Suddenly, one was deep in the beautiful unfolding of the first movement of the “Third Concerto,” next carried into the mov~ ing and noble utterance of the largo and then swept to the brilliant and gay finish of the rondo. It was & lovely performance, uplifting and in- spiring. “Choral Fantasy” Brilliant. ‘The piece de resistance of the pro- gram was, however, the “Choral Fan- tasy,” heard for the first time locally. ‘The audience which had the privilege of listening to its premiere was not as fortunate as yesterday's, for the orchestra had been hastily recruited and hastily rehearsed, the singers were inadequate and the pianist was as Beethoven himself who had not had time to write out his part except for a few indications to guide him in his improvisation. Yesterday, every par- ticipant was in top form. ‘The singers from George Washing- ton University, who had been excel- lently prepared by their director, Dr. Robert H. Harmon, were vocally pow= erful enough to arrest attention above the loudest fortissimo of orchestra and piano, and their clear, fresh voices and MOM! pl How agout, § 5°" et/ the public today. In almost non- chalant fashion he set about building E-IN OFFER! EREVERERVERVERVERERLRERERERERVERER UN RADI g PHILCO 10X WITH AUTOMATIC TUNING American and Foreign . . . Magnetic Tuning on Stand- ard Broadcasts . . . 3 Tuning Ranges with Glowing Beam Tuning Range Indicator ... Push-Pull Audio System... 9 Philco High-Efficiency Tubes .« . Philco Color Dial with 50% greater stations separation on foreign « « « 18 Tuned Circuits with the Philco High-Efficiency Aerial ... Philco Foreign Tun- ing System, Choose From 52 New Philcos—$20 up tore No. 1 well-balanced ensemble were a pleas- ure to hear. Mr. Bauer, in the beau- titul introductory piano passages, established the atmosphere which the orchestra caught and carried on in an intensely impressive reading. The music is full of light and lyricism, ris- ing to the moment when pianist, sing- ers and orchestra unite in the glorious paean of the finale. ‘Thunderous applause and cries of “bravo” brought Dr. Kindler and Mr. Bauer out repeatedly to join the or- chestra and chorus in the ovation. Deaths Reporled. lhrry Brill, 71, 1125 Sprin r Linda P. Kerr, 60, mel!ll Myre R, Mavers. 68, 7405 A Cle Wild. 58, Providence Hox A L AR L SR pital. ermond R. Pumphrey, 40. 3511 Nichols C., MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1936. Canada Honors King. OTTAWA, December 14 (#).—Gov- ernment offices, schools and many business establishments in Canads are to be closed today in observance of the birthday of King George VI. (Shortly after his accession the King, in London, asked that his birt.day receive no official observance.) Births Reported. Andrew N. and Irene Inscoe. girl. Willlam B. and Plorence P. Willard. boy. William E. and Rache] A. Oliver. girl. 4ian and Sriviy Carter. boy. 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