Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 17 February 1937 — Page 7

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 17, 1937

FAMOUS CELLIST PLAYS AT CONCERT

HAL ROACH'S PAST CATCHES UP

Mastery of Piatigorsky Is Apparent

Interprets Major Concerto at Murat.

By JAMES THRASHER

When Gregor Piatigorsky strode upon the stage of the Murat last evening it seemed that the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra took an equally lengthy step forward along the path of musical success. For here was an acknowledged prince among cellists ggme to play with an organization has outgrown its faltering infancy and is capable and proud to ceive so distinguished a visitor. Mr. Piatigorsky chose to play the Haydn D Major Concerto, probably

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Haydn's D |

which |

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the best known of such works for the instrument, and one which he

does in a superlative manner.

The artist's well-known mastery | was apparent throughout, and the | last two movements provided truly

glorious playing. The broad cantilena of the opening allegro moderato was succeeded py a delivery of

the second movement that beggars |

praise. His tone was of a golden richness, and he carried his listeners in a soaring flight of pure beauty. The final allegro was given out with all regard to its delightful, folklike character. Needless to say, Mr. Piatigorsky encompassed all technical snares with an utter disregard of their difficulties. After repeated and insistent applause, the artist granted the added benison of some unaccompanied Bach. It revealed anew his spacious concept of the music, coupled with that aristocracy of style, exquisite phrasing, warmth of sentiment and impeccable taste which places him among the elect.

German Symphony Played

For the orchestra's most pretentious contribution, Mr. Schaefer deserted the well-trodden path and resurrected the Volkamann D Minor Symphony from out the symphonic archives. Unfamiliar to this generation of symphony con-cert-goers, it was written by a German teacher and conductor who spent most of his life in Budapest. Friend and warm admirer of Schumann and his music, he lived in that opulent period of European history which saw une rise of Wag-

ner, Brahms, Liszt, Chopin, Berlioz, |

Franck and countless other immortals. The symphony, first of two from his pen, consists of four movements —a rather stormy, declamatory first movement; scherzo and a fugal finale. Clearly the music is the work of a master craftsman. It is clear and readily understandable; use of material; climax, of irreproachable design. The emotional content, however, is too carefully marshaled. Its ex-

there 1s contrast,

an elegiac andante; a|

The gang's ali here! Hal Roach’s past and present prodigies currently are at work on a new juve“Our Gang” shown in the back row. Left to right, they are Spanky McFarland, Alfalfa Switzer, Darla Hood, Porky Lee

nile comedy. Present members of

Alimony Suit Answer Filed

Griffith Asks

Damages

Bu United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 17.—David Wark Griffith, film director. charged today his divorced wife had collected “over $1,000,000” from him in 25 years by “threats and persecution.” The charge was contained in his answer to an alimony suit, filed in Supreme Court, in which he demanded $500,000 from his former wife on the ground of damage to his business and reputation. Mrs. Linda Griffith is suing for $35,000 and nullification of the di- | rector's divorce obtained in Ken-

there is a frugal

and thematic development |

citement smacks of Victorian pro- |

priety and the finale, proceeds in a strict scholastic goosestep. of charm and satisfaction, these Mr. Schaefer gave their just due. His reading was painstakingly conceived, authoritative and entirely sympathetic. The “Leonore No. 2” Overture of Beethoven, chronologically the four to his lone opera, “Fidelio,” opened the program. It was good to hear this comparatively unfamiliar work. 7Fhough lacking the dramatic pungency of the better-known “Leonore No. 3,” it is a splendid, stirring example of Beethoven's genius in addition to its historical interest.

“Capriccio Italien” Given

Tschaikowsky's “Capriccio Ital-

especially, |

There are frequent moments | and |

first of |

ien” (with the fanfare introduction |

because the composer’s room happened to be next to an Italian army barracks) followed the concerto. It is rather threadbare music, full of

Tschaikowskian cliches despite its

moments of excitement. Following the intermission, the Schumann “Abendlied” and the favorite Boccherini Minuet were heard, splendidly played by the string orchestra. These were scheduled originally for the last concort but omitted then because of its length. Mr. Schaefer was in excellent form throughout the evening. Though the orchestra had its ups and downs, particularly in the

trumpets and wood-winds, the gen- |

eral result was satisfying.

Usherette Finds Damita's Watch

By United Press HOLLYWOOD. Feb. 1? —Lili Damita was keeping time again

today after she identified the wrist | watch she lost in the Carthay Cir- |

cle Theater. An usherette found the watch, but Lili couldn't remember its description and had to enlist the aid of her insurance agent. The ticker was set with 151 diamonds.

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Begins Practice

The Indianapolis Light Opera Company will continue to receive | new members for this season’s pro- { duction of “The Bohemian Girl” until March 1, it was announced to- | day. Singers may join the company | without a tryout unless they wish a leading part. The company is | financed on a co-operative basis, all | members sharing alike in the pro-

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LEARNS TO FIDDLE

| Edmund Lowe took violin lessons | | for three weeks before he started his | leading role in “Espionage.”

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| > 2 3 | | has since married Evelyn Baldwin,

30 years his junior. Counsel for the first Mrs. Grif- | fith said, in answer to the charges: | “Mrs. Griffith still admires Mn. | Griffith for his work in the movies. |

She gives him all the credit in the | world for that and she wrote a | book once that shows it. The as- | sertions, of course, are grossly ex- | aggerated.”

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