Word: program
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Dates: during 1890-1890
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...whole program was a fine example of what is really admirable in form and in the capabilities of musical expression which make one wish that rising composers would strive after clearness and simplicity of form as well as new and startling effects of orchestration...
...less an artist than Mr. Nikisch. Of course the songs were interpreted exquisitely. The Haydn Symphony was given with precision and with charming grace. Mr. Nikisch's splendid string band was at its best and would have delighted even Haydn himself. The only uninteresting number on the program was Brahm's Ten Variations on a Thema by Hayden. The audience was moved to hearly applause at the close by the magnificent hymn-like climax. Goldmark's Overture, "Sakurtala," of rich orchestration and beautiful melody, was grandly played and was the most effective number of the evening...
...Friday and Saturday of this week. The conventions have hither to been held in New York, and the choice of Cambridge for the third one is a very considerable honor. A number of Cambridge men are interested in the Association, three serving on the Executive Committee. A very attractive program has been prepared. Among those who will deliver addresses are Rev. Phillips Brooks, Rt. Rev. P. U, Dudley, Bishop of Kentucky, Rt. Rev. B. H. Paddock, Bishop of Massachusetts, and Rev. William Lawrence...