Sanders Theatre was filled last evening on the occasion of the fourth concert by the Boston Symphony Orchestra. The programme was a most attractive one, and kept the audience in a more appreciative mood than usual.
Reinhold's Overture in A, the first number, had been given in Boston lately, and is the subject of much praise. The movement is delicate but marked, with two principal themes, which are worked out in an extended manner, showing a novel use of brass and wood-wind.
The audience must have been somewhat disappointed to hear Miss Ausder Ohe in Liszt's E flat concerto, which she gave last winter. It is a wonderful solo, probably the most brilliant for the instrument. Her abilities as an artist are well known, and though it was her second appearance in the same selection, she received several recalls.
The Suite in D by Dvorak is a quaint composition, with a rustic undercurrent throughout the five movements. The suite is not peculiarly characteristic, as most of his works, but still fantastic rhythm and odd treatment in orchestration give it individuality. The variety of movement, color and theme in the suite reveals the composer.
Beethoven's Pastoral Symphony is placed by many at the head of descriptive music. The picture is most real and interesting. It is hard to conceive of any one who cannot see the merry-making justices in their joyful dance, the interruption by the storm, and the gradual clearing of the sky. The scene by the brook also gives a glimpse of the woods, with the movement of the water and the music of birds. The composition is one which can be heard often and enjored more at each performance.
Cambridge audiences will hear the orchestra but once more under Mr. Gericke, who goes to Germany after this season.
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